Sorry, freshman: what they didn't tell you at orientation
By DAVE JOHNSON | Aug. 25, 2010Dear Freshmen,
Dear Freshmen,
I assumed I would be blown away by the sheer audio awesomeness of the Crossfade LP's when I put them on for the first time. Something surprisingly different happened.
Yep, it’s that time of year again.
Gainesville is home to a very diverse group of students, and in that particular spirit it also houses a diverse group of music venues to serve your auditory needs.
Alright, so you’re kind of sick of Starbucks. I don’t blame you. Shelling out almost $4 for a urine-sample-sized coffee can put a damper on your caffeine rush.
The long list of local restaurants in Gainesville may seem daunting at first, but by the end of this brief tutorial you’ll be well on your way to finding your favorite nook in the midst of the multitude of local eateries.
Studying can take a lot out of a student, and no one likes to work on an empty stomach. Thankfully, there are plenty of dining options for all palates on campus, and lots of payment options, too.
Living in Gainesville, there’s something you’re going to encounter on the streets that you should be ready for.
Zombies, Spartans and 22 men getting sweaty together: It must be the beginning of gaming season.
Hello party people, welcome to the coolest hole in the wall.
Hello party people, welcome to the coolest hole in the wall.Gainesville may be a small, liberal town swimming in a sea of conservatism and religious enthusiasm, but in this tiny pocket of North Central Florida, we know how to get down and dirty with the best.
Members of UF's Greek community are responsible for the thousands of walking billboards for apartments, insurance companies and its own events on campus and around Gainesville.
If Eminem and Luke Skywalker got into a shouting match over a rap beat, and they referenced Halo, Harry Potter and hard drives, the result might sound like nerdcore.
And so, dear readers, here we are. Another summer in Gainesville has come and gone, and it's time we all look back and reflect on how much we've gone through. There's been plenty of things to remember over this past pseudo-semester, like that time ... where ... um ...
He steps up to the microphone – eyes shut, sweat streaming down his face and guitar — as the raspy sound of his voice cuts through the twangy, bluegrass sound of his band.
Even though riding around on a little metal frame with two wheels can seem foolish and a bit dangerous, it doesn't have to be.
The Gator spirit of the UF Cicerones is no force to reckon with.
After a weekend of heinous heavy lifting, vacuuming, organizing and more heavy lifting, I found myself questioning how I was still alive Sunday night during my weekly date with HBO. I'm sure many of you have or will find yourselves asking that same question during this moving season.
Those with a love for video games or digital arts and media, and even some professional gamers, came out last Thursday and Friday to the Norman Gym for The Beta gaming tournament.