METRO
Crowds gather at local food truck rally despite weather
By Stephanie Wantage | Sep. 28, 2014Julian Andrew sipped on vodka-soaked raspberries, tonic and a splash of grapefruit with a lime.
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Online program to help students combat eating disorders
By Erin Ford | Sep. 28, 2014The National Eating Disorders Association has implemented a new online program to serve college students dealing with body image confidence.
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Gators pay it forward with new UF alumni member opportunity
By Carly Juve | Sep. 24, 2014Gators are now able to pay it forward with a new UF Alumni Association membership. Gators who are not yet members can receive a $25 one-year membership and extend this opportunity to a fellow Gator.
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CAMPUS
Fossils reveal Bahamian Island food webs
By Melissa Brown | Sep. 24, 2014A new study conducted by UF scientists has discovered how fossils can replicate lost biodiversity caused by human impact.
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FOOD
Gainesville Original Food Truck Rally back for Fall 2014
By Chloe Finch | Sep. 24, 2014When the first Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally opened one Saturday in January 2013, thousands of people lined up to sample food from six local food trucks.
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FOOD
Eating offers creativity
By Kelsi | Sep. 24, 2014Eating, like cooking, is an outlet for creativity and manipulation. Take Oreos, for instance. Do you eat the frosting first and save the chocolate wafers for last? Do you carefully take apart the cookie to separate the filling and then scrape it off with your teeth? Or do you chomp through the whole cookie?
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
IFAS has new research dean
By Alexia Fernandez | Sep. 24, 2014The UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has welcomed a familiar face to the position of dean for research.
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BUSINESS
Fire at Majestic Oaks displaces family
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 23, 2014A fire at Majestic Oaks Apartments complex Tuesday morning left one family displaced.
METRO
Food drive enjoys local success
By Melissa Smith | Sep. 22, 2014Bags of frozen meats, canned food and cartons of milk were given to needy Alachua County residents Monday at the Salvation Army of Gainesville on West University Avenue.
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CAMPUS
Annual Praharsha celebration brings Indian culture to UF
By Misha Luchau | Sep. 21, 2014A troop of 11-year-old girls dressed in pink and green traditional saris pranced on stage in front of more than 1,000 people in the Reitz Union on Saturday.
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CAMPUS
Food giveaway for low-income students
By Taylor Russell | Sep. 16, 2014Students no longer have to choose between paying for tuition or food with the help of the Christian Home Area Ministry Partners’ food giveaway today.
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LIFESTYLE
Photo gallery brings light to struggle of migrant workers
By Abigail Doupnik | Sep. 10, 2014A retired Mennonite is not who you would expect to plan and participate in demonstrations against corporate giants like Publix. But Gainesville’s Richard MacMaster has the photos to prove it.
METRO
The Coop gives away free chicken, tea with KISS 105.3 event
By Wm. Jared Simmons | Sep. 3, 2014A Midtown restaurant served more than 1,000 students free food Wednesday afternoon, including coolers of sweet tea and more than a half ton of chicken.
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COLUMNS
Stay lean and green this semester with Meatless Mondays
Aug. 26, 2014Starting college can be an exciting yet daunting experience. It’s not surprising that with all the stress that comes with it, some new students gain the dreaded Freshman 15. A study published in Nutrition Journal found that nearly a quarter of freshmen gain at least 5 percent of their body weight during their first semester, an average of about 10 pounds in just a few months.
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FOOD
Dining: The rhetoric of etiquette
By Kelsi | Aug. 6, 2014"The Greenes always request for small slices. You can ask them if they would like just a little more, or if they are sure they are full, and they always express with certainty, ‘I really only want a tiny slice.’
METRO
Homeless-friendly institutions’ food donations prove ranking wrong
By Griffin Horvath | July 23, 2014For the homeless in Gainesville, finding food is a daily struggle.
NEWS
Starving Gator: Original Gainesville food truck rally
By Caitlyn Burnitis | July 18, 2014On July 26th, Gainesville will be having its monthly food truck rally at High Dive, with twelve different food trucks/stands in attendance. For the past few years, food trucks have been growing in both popularity and demand, with trucks offering specialty cuisine not found anywhere else. When grouped together, food trucks can be overwhelming with their wide array of culinary choices, so here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the main vendors at Gainesville’s rally.
NEWS
The Starving Gator: New York's hidden gems
By Sydney Brodie | July 4, 2014I’m spending the summer in New York City for an internship and, being the foodie that I am, I mapped a strategic plan of restaurants I wanted to hit months in advance. The fun part about the city though, is stumbling across little known places that often have the best food. My roommate and I made a goal for the summer to eat like locals. That is, hit the places where you won’t mingle with models and celebrities, but can still get good food at a good price. I’ve only been here a little over a month, but I’ve already found a few hidden gems that are definitely worth sharing! If you’re ever in the city, do yourself a massive favor and tryout one of these three picks:
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FOOD
Booze & food with James Bond
By Joey Martinez | July 2, 2014Matt Sherman wants to show you what is on the menu — James Bond’s menu.
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FOOD
Matwick Musings: Cookbooks: Print and Digital
By Keri | June 12, 2014When you need a recipe, where do you turn? We have many options — cookbooks, magazines, newspaper columns, food websites, television cooking shows and even food products themselves (cereal boxes, chocolate chip bags, etc.).
