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Michael Moore part of American fight for responsibility
By Jon Silman | Nov. 4, 2009Maybe Kanye West is a genius after all.
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Russian Circles release new album and start tour
By MARY MANCHESS | Oct. 28, 2009With their new album, “Geneva,” released just a little more than a week ago, the Russian Circles have already gassed up their 16-passenger van and kicked it into high gear.The trio will perform Friday night at Common Grounds as part of The Fest.
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Modern Skirts builds its reputation with ‘indie scene’
By Joey Flechas | Oct. 21, 2009Modern Skirts, alternative popsters armed with airy keyboards and dreamy melodies, are the most recent act from Athens, Ga.'s indie rock scene.
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Mystery tale "Mindgame" keeps audience in suspense
By ATTIYA ANTHONY | Oct. 15, 2009Carpet. Envelope. Wallpaper. Cigarette. Jelly.
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September's celebrity and politician interruptions
By Alex Orlando | Oct. 7, 2009It appears the month of September was one of interruptions with celebrities and politicians both acting like 6-year-olds in the grocery store.
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Badgley branches out with new role in horror flick
By LANE NIESET | Oct. 7, 2009Dan Humphrey and Michael Harding have one thing in common: They are both outcasts.
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Blogging helps career, creates networking opportunities
By MOLLY BRUCE | Oct. 7, 2009Jenny Demartini will intern at the national nonprofit March of Dimes in the spring, and it is partially thanks to her blog.
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Trip to the doctor triggers erection, humiliation
By ERIK VOSS | Oct. 5, 2009During a Boy Scouts hiking trip, my friend Jerry gave me some important advice:
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Parkour athletes take advantage of 'useless architecture'
By Alex Orlando | Oct. 5, 2009Kyle Waite's muscles tense as intense concentration spreads across his face. He sprints toward a loading dock, then dives straight at it.
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This Providence serenades listeners with catchy beats
By Mae Basiratmand | Sep. 23, 2009In the era of synthesized pop beats and barely legal song lyrics, This Providence keeps it real. The soothsaying love ballads and grief-stricken rock tunes about relationships complement the idealistic nature of the rock enthusiast. With three albums under its belt and a strong fan base, the band embarked on its fall tour with full force and high spirits.
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Pop culture updates: Harry Potter actors caught with marijuana
By Alex Orlando | Sep. 9, 2009You might have had fun this past weekend, yelling Asher Roth's "I Love College" at your buddies across the beer pong table, but it was no such party for "Harry Potter" star Joshua Herdman.
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Tailgaiting: counting down to kickoff
By Jon Silman | Sep. 9, 2009It is not difficult to describe the palpable excitement of a Gators game day here in Gainesville. Imagine the day you were born and the first time you looked into your mother's eyes. The true and immediate comfort. The sense of belonging. Game day is like that, but with more orange.
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Bobby K collection seeks to empower women, show passion
By REBEKAH GEIER | Sep. 9, 2009Breaking up has never looked so damn good.
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Cat proves too much in battle of man versus beast
By ERIK VOSS | Sep. 9, 2009Classic "man versus beast" tales feature bears or sharks. Mine features a cat named Monkey.
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Morningbell album "more physical and immediate"
By MARY MANCHESS | Sep. 1, 2009The first track says it all: "Let's Not Lose Our Heads" is a perfect description of how Morningbell and its fans have been feeling over the past two years.
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Menagerie mixes art, music
By ATTIYYA ANTHONY | Sep. 1, 2009Only at Mamaw Menagerie can $5 make your heart content.
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Tucker Max scores in Gainesville
By ASHLEY ROSS | Aug. 26, 2009Raise your hand if you've slept with a midget, a deaf girl and an amputee. Anyone? Oh yes, in the back of the class, Mr. Tucker Max.
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Job leads to guilty conscience
By ERIK VOSS | Aug. 26, 2009From the moment we're born, we're all guilty of something.
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Alternative sports offer fun, novel fitness opportunities
By Alex Orlando | Aug. 16, 2009Whether it/s at night, on the weekend, between classes or just a lazy afternoon, Gainesville has plenty to offer without having to stray into the ordinary. From scaling walls to blazing trails, here are a few ways to break a sweat without having to hit the treadmill.
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Live it up, stay on budget
By MEAGAN MCGONE | Aug. 16, 2009College has a way of dwindling your bank account faster than you can chug a lukewarm can of Natty Light.
