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Thin male models nix ideal body image
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Feb. 20, 2008The days of the bronzed, buff beefcake as the male body ideal may be over.
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Best of the worst books for your bibliophile Valentine
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Feb. 13, 2008Although the Butler Plaza Barnes & Noble tried to take the guesswork out of securing appropriate lovey-dovey literature by amassing the "best" of its collection on one table, the final selections were pretty far off - or right on target, depending on your sense of humor.
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New flourishes add pop to old styles
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Feb. 6, 2008There comes a point in every fashionable college student's life when you look in the closet and just think, "blah."
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Trauma helps woman find new trade
By ANA MONTANO | Feb. 6, 2008The accident left her horribly mangled.
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The Week in Entertainment
By ANA MONTANO | Feb. 6, 2008Good news for TV fans. The writer's strike is looking like there's an end in sight. According to a person familiar with the talks, significant progress has been made and a deal announcement could occur within in the week.
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UF alum cooks for canines
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 30, 2008Most working stiffs would probably prefer to wind down at the end of a rough week with a Bud Light, not a non-alcoholic brew that strengthens their joints and makes their hair extra shiny.
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The Avenue takes on: tattoos
By KIMBERLY FULSCHER | Jan. 30, 2008Oh, it would hurt. But it would be worth it. To the tune of buzzing needles, I opened the door of Bodytech Tattooing and Piercing. The safe sounds of West University Avenue - cars passing, music playing and horns honking - disappeared and reality set in.
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Avenue searches for Jamba Juice surrogate
By ADRIAN RUHI | Jan. 30, 2008My mouth first experienced the orgasmic experience of Jamba Juice on a hot summer night at the Disneyland Resort in California.
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Cruise bio pulls punches
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 27, 2008The release of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" is a timely one, coinciding with recently leaked video clips of the star's intense (read: insane) 2006 IAS Freedom Medal of Valor acceptance speech.
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Cruise bio pulls punches
By STEPHANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 23, 2008The release of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" is a timely one, coinciding with recently leaked video clips of the star's intense (read: insane) 2006 IAS Freedom Medal of Valor acceptance speech.
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‘Paradise City’ offers racing fun, more freedom
By RYAN LEVICK | Jan. 16, 2008My roommate loves living life on the edge.
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Local reptile enthusiast living dream
By DAVID LOW | Jan. 16, 2008Unlike Samuel L. Jackson, Brian Maddox has not had it with these mother… well, these snakes.
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'Terminator' series offers unintentional laughs
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Jan. 16, 2008We may not have gay marriage or a cure for cancer, but we do have at least one thing we've all been clamoring for: a television series spin-off of the "Terminator" film franchise.
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Viewers have alternatives during strike
By ANA MONTANO | Jan. 9, 2008With the Writers Guild of America strike still in full swing, TV viewers are starting to feel the effects. Yeah, we've gotten by in the past few weeks with the holidays to distract us, but now that they're over we're left itching for a fix. So while we wait for a resolution to the strike, here are some fun alternatives for all you TV lovers:
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Awesome gift ideas for the gamer…
By RYAN LEVICK | Nov. 28, 2007With video games more popular this holiday season than ever before, do you know what to buy for the gamer in your life?
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Overheard in Gainesville
Nov. 14, 2007Ever accidentally eavesdropped and overheard something so ridiculous you had to laugh and tell all your friends later? Well, share it with the rest of us. Send your ridiculous, funny or ridiculously funny overheard quotes to Beth Romanik.
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New Mario game is out of this world
By RYAN LEVICK | Nov. 14, 2007It's tough for me to say, but if I had to pick one game that made me love playing video games, I would have to pick Mario 64.
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Overheard in Gainesville
Nov. 7, 2007Maybe during the break after this class
