The Avenue
Students get nostalgic with elementary school games
By CAROLYN TILLO | Mar. 5, 2008Recess has come to UF at last.
The Avenue
The Avenue
Erykah Badu explores space funk on album
By ADRIAN RUHI | Mar. 5, 2008Erykah Badu has never been one to conform to R&B's norms musically, stylistically or otherwise. It's only appropriate that on her first studio album in three years, "New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)," she manages to find cohesion amidst myriad sounds and influences.
The Avenue
Pelican DVD shows band's chops, stoic performances
By DAVID LOW | Mar. 5, 2008When a band decides to release a DVD of its live act, it usually has something to offer for the viewer at home.
The Avenue
Sandal, swimwear tips for the beach
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Mar. 5, 2008Spring Break isn't just about not having classes, going on vacation or getting to relax for one week out of the long spring semester - it's about fashion.
The Avenue
Parlor offers personal, kitschy experience
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Mar. 5, 2008You won't find any inebriated college students commemorating Spring Break with an indelible memento at Anthem Tattoo Parlor this March.
The Avenue
Kaki King changes sound with vocals
By ALLIE CONTI | Mar. 5, 2008Short, Sapphic songstress Kaki King has entered uncharted territory with her fourth full-length album, "Dreaming of Revenge."
The Avenue
Malkmus finds gold sound with 'Trash'
By ROBERT HILSON | Mar. 5, 2008Being single sucks. Just ask Stephen Malkmus.
The Avenue
Break differs for singles, couples
By PAIGE USYK | Mar. 5, 2008My previous Spring Breaks have been pretty typical.
The Avenue
Local residents support museum
By KIM WILMATH | Feb. 27, 2008Don't call Steve Shey a philanthropist.
The Avenue
Disney in a Day, Tips and tricks to get the most out of a day trip to Orlando parks
By ADRIAN RUHI | Feb. 27, 2008Orlando's Walt Disney World is the most frequented resort destination in the world, but Floridians often take it for granted.
The Avenue
Celebrities laugh at their romantic failures
Feb. 27, 2008STEFANIE ROBERTS, Avenue Writer
The Avenue
Ghostland Observatory ditch guitars, go dance
By ROBERT HILSON | Feb. 27, 2008It's hard to take Austin, Texas, duo Ghostland Observatory seriously.
The Avenue
College students more open to talk sex
By PAIGE USYK | Feb. 27, 2008I came to this job under the basic assumption that most of us are having sex.
The Avenue
Overheard in Gainesville
Feb. 27, 2008Ever 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 overheard quotes to dlow@alligator.org.
The Avenue
Scrawl on the Stall
Feb. 27, 2008Whether scribbled with a pen, scrawled with a pencil, scratched with a knife or smeared with… well, hopefully nothing is smeared… we've all seen outrageous, funny and sometimes disturbing sayings or messages written on walls that we've wanted to show someone else, but haven't because that would be totally awkward. Right? Well, now you can! If you see something legible written on a wall, a desk or any unusual surface, write 'em down and send them to dlow@alligator.org.
The Avenue
'Next Top Model' tryouts to come to Gainesville for the first time
Feb. 20, 2008Want to be on top?
The Avenue
Gainesville Shows
Feb. 20, 2008A list and map of upcoming Gainesville shows. It's the 'ville, go out and have a good time!
The Avenue
Indie band Sigur Ros's movie to be shown at Hippodrome
By LAURA NOVETZKE | Feb. 20, 2008This weekend, Gainesville's indie music scene will take a diary tour of the Icelandic landscape through the eyes and ears of Sigur Ros.
The Avenue
Hazy commitment scary
By PAIGE USYK | Feb. 20, 2008I really thought I was up to date on my sex and relationship schematics.
