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The Avenue

THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Getting intimate with University Avenue favorite

By Britt Perkins | Jan. 12, 2011

Exploration is a vital and vigorous part of the college experience. You’re not under your parents’ roof. It’s time to see what’s out there. Wild Iris Books is a place to start finding out. Located between Midtown and downtown at 802 W University Ave., Wild Iris is one of the last remaining feminist bookstores in Florida. Opened in 1992, Wild Iris has established itself as not only a store but also as a community resource for artists and organizations looking for a supportive space. The store, in association with its sister nonprofit Friends of Wild Iris, has hosted open mic nights, workshops, discussion groups and art exhibits.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

How to remedy the dreaded post-holiday slump

By Webb | Jan. 5, 2011

After the stockings have been stowed and the fireworks extinguished, it may be tough to get out of bed in the morning. Sadly, the days of overeating, not working out and sleeping in are gone, only to be replaced by the chaos that is the first week of classes: alarms that seem to go off too early, book-buying and hunting for new classrooms. Here comes the post-holiday funk. Try just one of these remedies, and we’re sure your former holiday cheer will be restored.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The A-list

By Melinda Cartensen | Jan. 5, 2011

Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.

THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

WelcOHMing in the New Year

By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 5, 2011

Just as the first second of 2011 kicked off with a certain “Jersey Shore” nugget dropping down in a giant MTV ball, it hit you, right after that desperate, sloppy smooch. It’s New Year’s resolution time, baby. It’s the year for closet-cleaning and working more on saving the cash flow than slurping it down at Salty Dog. And most importantly, getting those post-holiday bods into shape. Of course, getting fit is no uncommon  resolution. And, not surprisingly, within the first couple of days on campus,  the gym crowd has exploded, and the number of runners necessary to dodge on the walk to class could be compared to a game of “Frogger.”

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The scoop on your New Year’s resolutions

By LAUREN GOLD | Jan. 5, 2011

The only thing more important than what you did on New Year’s Eve is what you’re going to do in the new year. Sure, it’s just a date. But a new year means a fresh start: new friends, new experiences, and, most importantly, new resolutions. Though they may be clichéd and are more often broken than kept, there are a few worth trying. Lucky for you, we’ve sifted through the duds and picked out the best. Check out our picks for top new year’s resolutions.

THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Fifth Ave.: Fashion Dos and Don’ts in 2011

By Dana Burke | Jan. 5, 2011

Lady Gaga, chew on this: Meat dresses are so last year. All of those opposed to wearing carnage as clothing, say goodbye to the antics of 2010 and hello to a sharper, more stylish 2011. Make better style a top New Year’s resolution with the Avenue’s list of fashion dos and don’ts. With it, you’ll be sure to avoid a fashion faux pas and maybe even end up on 2011’s best dressed list.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The low-down on our top study spots

By LAUREN GOLD | Dec. 1, 2010

Here’s something that’s not in your textbook: Our study routines (or lack thereof) just aren’t working. So, in the spirit of the quickly approaching finals week, the Avenue created the ultimate study guide. Armed with our own homework — and short attention spans — we investigated all over campus and found the best and worst locations for our academic needs.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The graduate: Get smart with cell

By LANE NIESET | Dec. 1, 2010

Whether you plan on rocking your cap and gown this month or have a few more semesters to trudge through — and we don’t judge, super seniors —  let’s be honest: “Pomp and Circumstance” has been on your playlist ever since your Preview adviser told you UF boasts the highest graduation rate in the state. So, as you prepare for your official inauguration into the “real wold,” it’s time to ditch that cinder block in your pocket you call your cell phone.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The A-list

By Melinda Cartensen | Dec. 1, 2010

Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Dude, where’s my wand? How to honor Harry Potter

By Jon Silman | Nov. 17, 2010

It’s bittersweet. Your heart swells, but it aches, too. There are only two “Harry Potter” movies left. The saga that defined your youth is parachuting to its final destination into collective pop culture memory. So you need to celebrate this momentous occasion. But how? Faster than you can say (insert spell name here), the Avenue has you covered.

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