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FASHION
Miley Cyrus announced as face of Marc Jacobs
By Olivia Muenter | Jan. 15, 2014Miley Cyrus is once again creating a massive buzz in the entertainment world, carrying her 2013 media domination into the new year. Announced last week, Cyrus is officially the face of Marc Jacobs’ spring 2014 campaign, a major collaboration for the 21-year-old “Bangerz” singer.
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MOVIES AND TV
Trophy hunting: Golden Globes bring comedy, snubs and surprises
By Alyssa Holcomb | Jan. 15, 2014As the first big awards show of the year, the Golden Globes showcased the typical red carpet fodder: snubs, surprises and a lot of celebrities drinking.
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MOVIES AND TV
Sorry, Siri: ‘Her’ brings hope, comedic genius to the big screen
By Harold Shaw | Jan. 15, 2014I was too depressingly excited for this movie. My nerves got the best of me as I was approaching the box office, and my hand started to shake in the realization that I was about to see Spike Jonze’s new movie.
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ART AND THEATER
New graffiti-inspired exhibit opens in Gainesville gallery
By Ashley Kobza | Jan. 15, 2014A new exhibition is offering locals art they can sink their teeth into.
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MUSIC
As vinyls make a comeback, Gainesville locals notice the popularity
By Samantha Blend | Jan. 15, 2014Vinyl might be too mainstream.
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MOVIES AND TV
SNL adds new cast member amid controversy
By Alyssa Holcomb | Jan. 8, 2014“Saturday Night Live” has added comedian Sasheer Zamata to its cast after being criticized last year for a lack of diversity.
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Fresh Picked 1/9/14
By Alexa Volland | Jan. 8, 2014Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.
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MOVIES AND TV
A movie with bite: the Avenue reviews ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
By Harold Shaw | Jan. 8, 2014As this Sunday’s 71st Golden Globe Awards approach, Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf Of Wall Street” has garnered much attention.
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Drinking around the (Golden) Globes
By Alexa Volland | Jan. 8, 2014We could make a bunch of predictions about who will win what during this Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, but we made a drinking game instead. So grab a 12-pack and tune into NBC at 8 p.m. Hope you don’t have an early class Monday.
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MOVIES AND TV
Indie films to shake up Thursday nights in Gainesville
By Steven Katona | Jan. 8, 2014With a new year comes a new beginning to the independent film scene in Gainesville. This week, the Avenue caught up with Jason McNeal, a film lover and movie buff who has been on the hunt for great, contemporary indie films to show in the area. “$5 Films,” as he calls it, will take place at the Wooly in the heart of downtown, located next to the Top.
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FASHION
New Peter Pilotto for Target line leaked
By Elly Ayres | Jan. 8, 2014A handful of individuals were able to sneak a peek at the highly anticipated Peter Pilotto for Target collection, thanks to leaked images that infiltrated online fashion feeds in December. If you missed the window of opportunity, you’ll have to join the rest of the fashion world waiting for the line’s in-store debut Feb. 9.
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LIFESTYLE
Excitement may lead to better performance
By Lauren Adamson | Jan. 8, 2014Before taking our chemistry tests, a friend of mine used to say we weren’t actually anxious, but we were instead excited, like electrons. I would just look at her and roll my eyes. No one could convince me that my increased state of agitated energy was anything but an expression of dread and fear.
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LIFESTYLE
Snapchat apologizes for hacking, introduces preventative measures
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 8, 2014More than 4.6 million people entered 2014 with a little less privacy after hackers published phone numbers and aciITcount information from the smartphone app Snapchat on New Year’s Eve.
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LIFESTYLE
Livfit: Happy Thin Thanksgiving!
By Olivia Langdon | Nov. 20, 2013According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American downs up to 4,500 calories leading up to and including the big kahuna — Thanksgiving dinner — and that figure doesn’t even include breakfast, lunch and snacks along the way. Don’t deprive yourself of enjoying good food, family and friends during the holidays, but use these tips and tricks to help guide you in making healthier choices. This way you can have your pumpkin pie and eat it, too.
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FASHION
H&M debuts collab with French designer
By Olivia Muenter | Nov. 20, 2013Global retail powerhouse H&M debuted its long-awaited collaborative collection with high-end designer Isabel Marant this past week. Isabel Marant pour H&M was available for purchase as of Nov. 14 and was met with out-the-door lines and a frenzy of online activity that briefly shut down the H&M website.
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MOVIES AND TV
Doctor travels time, space to answer burning questions
By Lauren Adamson | Nov. 20, 2013If the public’s relationship with “Doctor Who” were a marriage, right now, we would be searching all of time and space for the perfect gold token to signify our upcoming 50th anniversary.
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SEX
Stay off your phone or fear a straying partner
By Isha Choksi | Nov. 20, 2013Put down that smartphone. Showing your device too much love could lead your partner to infidelity.
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LIFESTYLE
Pro slacker writes guide, forgets commas
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 20, 2013Attention college slackers, of which there are many: There is now a bona fide guide on how to live your life to the least potential.
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SEX
SWF in Gainesville seeks anyone — anyone — on Tinder
By Alexa Volland | Nov. 20, 2013Some things get better with age: wine, Mustangs, George Clooney. But when it comes to the art of picking up women, some men just never get the hang of it.
