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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Rock the Fourth like an American

By Michaela Beeda | July 1, 2015

On this righteous day, we celebrate the brave souls who made the American dream a reality. This reality was founded on the grounds that justice is needed for all. This is the one day of the year when we all come together and applaud the fact that people fought to make the land of the brave. As Americans, it is our duty to honor this day the way a true patriot would — we give it our all or we give nothing.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Hip-hop, reggae duo Aer to return and perform at High Dive tonight

By Michaela Beeda | Apr. 15, 2015

Aer is returning to Gainesville tonight.

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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Diarrhea Planet to bring back intense performance at High Dive on Sunday night

By Michaela Beeda | Apr. 8, 2015

Those who missed Diarrhea Planet’s last performance in Gainesville will get another chance to see the band’s high-energy act this weekend.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Q&A with local alternative band Locochino

By Michaela Beeda | Apr. 8, 2015

Locochino, a local alternative/progressive rock band, will perform at The Jam on Friday night. Doors will open at 8 p.m., and the show will begin at 9 with Locochino performing at about 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Other performances at the show include Los Panas 352, Stew and Liquid Spiral.

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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Atlas Road Crew to bring southern rock to The Jam on Friday night

By Michaela Beeda | Apr. 1, 2015

Atlas Road Crew will be making a pit stop in Gainesville for the first time, and vocalist and guitarist Taylor Nicholson is ready to bring everything to the table.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Playlist prep for T-Pain’s performance at the Big Orange Festival on Friday

By Michaela Beeda | Mar. 25, 2015

If you haven’t already heard the beats of T-Pain blaring off the walls of a club or an outrageous house party, it’s time to listen up.

Eschaton, a band originally formed in Rhode Island, includes UF graduate student Joshua Berry. The band signed a record deal in 2014.

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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

UF grad student’s death metal band, Eschaton, lands record deal

By Michaela Beeda | Mar. 18, 2015

Despite being away from his band, one UF student is finding success in the music business.

Roadkill Ghost Choir, a band from Deland, Florida, poses for a photo. The band recently performed in Gainesville at frank 2015.

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THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Q&A with singer Andrew Shepard of Roadkill Ghost Choir

By Michaela Beeda | Mar. 11, 2015

If you missed Roadkill Ghost Choir when the band performed at frank right before Spring Break, you might want to give it a listen the next time you’re looking for new music.

Dana Burke

NEWS

UFitness: 5 fitness stocking stuffers

By Michaela Beeda | Dec. 4, 2014

The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin is in the air. Eggnog fills everyone’s cups, and carols echo through every building you enter.

Kelly Logan

NEWS

UFitness: 10 ways to place fitness into your everyday routine

By Michaela Beeda | Nov. 21, 2014

As students, our lives tend to be very chaotic. Some of us have to work to pay rent, get an internship to help build our resumes and take classes to graduate. All these things require time. With all these obligations, how can we make time for the gym?