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A mural on the Southwest 34th St. graffiti wall for the victims of the 1990 "Gainesville Ripper" murders is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Makiya Seminera

METRO | CRIME

‘You will never be forgotten’: Community remembers murder victims over 30 years later

By Alexis Carson | Jan. 18

Five Gainesville college students were murdered in their apartments along Archer Road in August 1990, and three of them were brutally assaulted by a man dubbed “The Gainesville Ripper.” The Florida Department of Law Enforcement caught the murderer after a nine-month-long search where he, Danny Rolling, was executed by lethal injection in 2006.

Makiya Seminera

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Was ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ really as good as everyone says it is?

By Alexis Carson | Jan. 10

The film was well received by critics and fans worldwide, earning a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 98% audience score, respectively. However, is the story worth the hype?

Zelaya, an 18-year-old UF business administration first-year, performed at High Dive in October.

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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local artist “Zzz” finds himself with his music

By Alexis Carson | Dec. 7

Sam Zelaya, known by his artist name “Zzz,” is set to release his new single and accompanying music video, “Another Day,” Dec. 24.

"Dying to Stay" is the first single from the Gainesville progressive rock band, which is composed of all UF students.

Melanie Pena

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gainesville band Red Letter Day releases new music

By Alexis Carson | Nov. 22

Local progressive rock band Red Letter Day released their debut single, “Dying to Stay,” Oct. 5.

Attendees enjoy the Von Dutch & Velour party at The Wooly on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

Eli Nino

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Early 2000s dance party at The Wooly pays homage to ‘it’ era

By Alexis Carson | Nov. 8

The Wooly, held a 2000s-inspired Von Dutch & Velour dance party Nov. 5, where locals danced to their favorite early 21st century icons like Usher, Britney Spears and Kesha.

Jeremiah's employees gather by the order window at the store's grand opening Oct. 26.

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THE AVENUE | FOOD

New Jeremiah’s location opens in Gainesville

By Alexis Carson | Oct. 31

The Gainesville location of ice cream chain Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opened in Butler Esplanade Oct. 26.

"Halloween Kills" was released Oct. 15 as the next installment of the new "Halloween" trilogy. The series is a direct continuation of John Carpenter's original.

Manna Robertson

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Everything you need to know ahead of ‘Halloween Kills’

By Alexis Carson | Oct. 15

"Halloween Kills," the latest film in the "Halloween" series, was released Oct. 15. Here's everything you need to know about the franchise before hitting the theater.

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," the first Asian-led Marvel film, premiered Sept. 3. (Movie poster retrieved from IMDb).

Heather Bushman

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Asian Americans reflect on first Asian-led Marvel movie

By Alexis Carson | Oct. 4

UF students reflect on the Asian representation in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

UF's new student-produced show was inspired by "Saturday Night Live."

Melanie Pena

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

‘Sunday Night Live at UF’ hopes to be ‘a light’ for viewers

By Alexis Carson | Sep. 30

"Sunday Night Live," the creative spin on the most successful late night television show “Saturday Night Live,” is a new student-produced show open to all majors at UF.

The largest student-run magazine gathered at Crybaby's, a bar in downtown Gainesville, to celebrate one of fashion's biggest nights.

Manna Robertson

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Met Gala watch party hosted by Rowdy Magazine this year

By Alexis Carson | Sep. 20

This year, Gainesville’s student-run arts and culture magazine, Rowdy Magazine, hosted a viewing party for the fashion world’s equivalent of the Oscars, the Met Gala.