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In a town full of thrift shops, several hidden treasures to find
By Riana Melendez | Aug. 6, 2014Gainesville has more to offer thrift shoppers than some might think.
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High Dive season passes for sale
By Riana Melendez | July 23, 2014High Dive Bar & Venue is giving people a chance to take advantage of its concerts while still saving some extra cash.
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Know what your co-workers really think of you with ‘Knozen’
By Riana Melendez | July 16, 2014Among apps that allow you to rate friends and strangers, there is now one that enables coworkers to rate their fellow colleagues.
News
Miss UF dethroned as Miss Florida, loses to FSU student
By Riana Melendez | June 30, 2014Miss UF walked off the Miss Florida pageant stage on June 21 with a crown and a smile that could light up a room, but after five days, the crown was no longer hers.
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Roller Rebels Roll On
By Riana Melendez | June 18, 2014“Patti Smithereens,” No. 86, fought her way through the pack of women as she was met with crushing shoulder shoves and hips knocking her every which way.
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Wild Iris recognized as one of US’s last feminist bookstores
By Riana Melendez | June 11, 2014Wild Iris Books, home to Gainesville’s feminist community, is one of the last bookstores of its kind in the U.S., according to a story published last week in PolicyMic Magazine, and it plans to stay that way.
Metro
RTS free to ride on Wednesday to bring awareness of new bill
By Riana Melendez | May 19, 2014Riders who usually pay the $3 fee for an All Day bus pass will receive one for no cost on Wednesday.
News
UF telecommunication requirements change to include Reporting
By Riana Melendez | Feb. 25, 2014News-minded baby Gators arriving at UF this Summer are in for a change.
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‘Free the Nipple’ is still under bra arrest, won’t slip into theaters
By Riana Melendez | Feb. 5, 2014From cast members getting arrested in New York City to promotion pages being banned on social media sites, an up-and-coming film has faced many challenges while finding its way to theaters.
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Family Treasures Thrift Shop
By Riana Melendez | Aug. 6, 2014Family Treasures Thrift Shop at 710 N. Main St. keeps its merchandise on fixed prices. None of the clothes cost more than $10.
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Flashbacks Recycled Fashion
By Riana Melendez | Aug. 6, 2014Flashbacks Recycled Fashions, 509 NW 10th Ave., may look rugged on the outside, but it is packed with fashionable second-hand clothes within.
