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Sex in The Swamp: Consent

By Jackie De Freitas Avenue Staff Writer | Apr. 9, 2019

There’s more to “yes means yes”

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Let your zodiac sign decide which podcast to tune in to

By Jackie De Freitas | Apr. 9, 2019

Aries: “Overdue”

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Famous YouTubers and their zodiac signs

By Jackie DeFreitas Avenue Staff Writer | Apr. 2, 2019

Aries

Magnolia Plantation is the bedrock of Gainesville's bed-and-breakfast district.

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Gainesville’s historic bed-and-breakfast district

By Vanessa Blankenship Avenue Staff Writer | Apr. 2, 2019

Inn owners want UF to help put them on the radar

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This week in the stars: Poetry edition

By Jackie DeFreitas | Mar. 18, 2019

This week, we take a less serious approach to the stars with these haikus. Like the poetry often seen on Instagram and Snapchat, these haikus are part horoscope and part joke: Enjoy!

Dwayne Wade is one of the many celebrities Mira Lowe interviewed during her time at JET magazine.

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Inspirational woman of Gainesville: Mira Lowe

By Alex Camargo | Mar. 12, 2019

Growing up, Mira Lowe watched her mother work as a successful nurse in Brooklyn, New York. Sure of her plans, she began to study at Brooklyn College as a pre-med student to become a doctor.

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Aquarius: This mercury in retrograde may be testing your self-control when it comes to spending your hard earned money as passionate Mars comes close to your money planet, Neptune. What will make this all the more challenging is Mercury in retrograde makes money matters unclear, so stay strong and hide your credit card.

Apex Legend players can choose from these eight legends, each listed with their three abilities, to play as.

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Apex Legends: The best new battle-royale game

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 28, 2019

Fortnite has been the go-to battle royale game for months now, but there is a new game ready to take on the role: Apex Legends.

Heather Halak is the co-owner of Third House Books and Cafe.

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Inspirational woman of Gainesville: Heather Halak

By Sara Han Avenue Staff Writer | Feb. 25, 2019

Heather Halak and Kiren Valjee met at a book signing in Gainesville for Marty Jourard’s “Music Everywhere: The Rock and Roll Roots of a Southern Town.” A few months later, Valjee gave Halak the key to Third House Books & Coffee.

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This week in the stars

By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 21, 2019

Aquarius: With the beginning of the week came the start of Pisces season, meaning it’s time to meditate and start thinking in romantic metaphors. From Thursday to Saturday, Aquarius feels the need to step up their already intense social game, but don’t burn yourself out.

Allison “Allie” Hellier (left) and Michelle Podolnyy (right) are the co-directors of Sister Support Ambassadors.

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Galentine’s Day

By Vanessa Blankenship | Feb. 13, 2019

Whether you decide to shower your gal pals with sweet candies or rich chocolates, Galentine's Day is a chance for women to cherish their friends while channeling their inner “glorious female warrior,” as “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope would say.

“Dream Daddy” is our recommendation for anyone who enjoys dad bods and jokes.

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Dating Sim games for lonely hearts

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day is centered around one theme: love. It’s something almost every human being craves, and it’s also something people are constantly looking for. Whether it be at a bar, in class or even swiping through the latest dating apps, everyone is looking for some sort of connection.

The Butterfly Rainforest, at 3215 Hull Road, is conveniently located on campus inside the Florida Museum of Natural History.

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Five great date spots in Gainesville

By Sara Han | Feb. 12, 2019

Love is in the air in Gainesville. Met a cutie in your class, on Tinder or out at The Swamp and want to move things forward? Here’s a suggestion: Take them on a date.

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Pairs made in astrological heaven

By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 12, 2019

Cancer and Scorpio: If you know anything about astrology, you know this is the combination to beat. The connection between these two is almost psychic, like Raven-Symoné gazing into the future. As a double water sign combo, Cancer and Scorpio understand each other’s emotions while also filling in the gaps the other might be missing.

Ariana Grande showing off her mistaken Kanji characters.

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Inked in regret: How to handle a bad tattoo

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 6, 2019

Last week, Ariana Grande posted a picture of her newest body ink. The tattoo was meant to represent her new hit song, “7 rings.” Instead, the Kanji characters on Grande’s palm actually translated to “shichirin,” which means a small barbecue grill.