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For your entertainment: The best Christmas episodes for winter break

By Elena Hilton | Nov. 28, 2014

Winter is coming. The Christmas season is officially upon us, and Winter Break is just around the corner. In between the baking, shopping and decorating, you’re going to have a lot of free time to watch TV guilt-free. Isn’t that the greatest gift of all? Here are some of my favorite holiday episodes to get you through the next few weeks:

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For your entertainment: 4 fictional football teams to get you through the season

By Elena Hilton | Nov. 13, 2014

Most of us are still riding that high off of the Gators' recent wins against Georgia and Vanderbilt, but let’s be real — it’s been a tough two years for Florida football. Maybe Coach Muschamp finally figured out how to turn this program around, or maybe it’s a fluke. Either way, Gators fans are having a hard time staying upbeat about a team that can’t seem to find its footing. But have no fear UF students, there are plenty of fictional football success stories to raise your spirits.

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For your entertainment: Amy Poehler releases first memoir

By Elena Hilton | Oct. 30, 2014

The power of Amy Poehler is real, and it’s stronger than ever. Our favorite funny lady’s first book, “Yes Please,” released this week, and there’s no doubt it’s a must-read.

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For your entertainment: Celebrities raise awareness for breast cancer

By Elena Hilton | Oct. 16, 2014

October is filled with some pretty scary stuff, but hearing that a loved one has breast cancer shouldn’t be one of those things.

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For your entertainment: Shonda Rhimes is ruling TV

By Elena Hilton | Oct. 2, 2014

Shonda Rhimes has officially taken over your Thursday nights.

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For your entertainment: SNL alumni get serious

By Elena Hilton | Sep. 19, 2014

There’s not much time for sadness in Saturday Night Live’s Studio 8H. Writers’ rooms and sets are filled with over-the-top sketches, ridiculous characters and suspensions of reality.

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For your entertainment: The return of the music video

By Elena Hilton | Sep. 4, 2014

If you had any doubt in the ‘90s and early ‘00s making a full comeback, this summer’s influx of must-see music videos should help you change your mind.

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FYE: Your best bets for Fall’s new shows

By Elena Hilton | Aug. 6, 2014

Summer is nearly over, which means that fall TV season is almost here. Before you fill up your DVR schedule with all your favorite shows, keep in mind that there are some great new series being rolled out for your binge-watching enjoyment.

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FYE: The Mindy Project deserves more from FOX

By Elena Hilton | July 30, 2014

There is very little in this world I love more than Mindy Kaling’s writing, so undoubtedly I’m a bit biased when it comes to her show, The Mindy Project.

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For Your Entertainment: The Bachelorette is the ultimate summer show

By Elena Hilton | July 23, 2014

There are no shortage of great love stories out there—Romeo and Juliet, The Notebook, The Way We Were and hundreds more; The Bachelorette is not one of those stories.