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MUSIC
With "Rap God" and new album, real Slim Shady stands back up
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 23, 2013Guess who’s back, back again?
The Avenue
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LIFESTYLE
Not the Koalas! Koala bears hurt by climate change
By Courtney Nachlas | Oct. 23, 2013Koalas are an iconic part of Australian culture, but a new study reveals that the country’s lack of koala protection may result in a dramatic loss of the population.
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LIFESTYLE
LivFit: Snack Smarter
By Olivia Langdon | Oct. 23, 2013Eating clean 99-percent of the time is a challenge, but doable.
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FASHION
Fake pockets make real difference for charities
By Michelle Jackson | Oct. 23, 2013“Frockets,” or T-shirts with a faux pocket sewn onto the front, are saving the world one minutely stitched monogram and chevron-patterned pocket at a time.
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MOVIES AND TV
Baseball, dreams and the message behind ‘Monsters University’
By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 23, 2013My dream ended in seventh grade.
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LIFESTYLE
Vixen Workout booty-pops its way into Gainesville
By Isha Choksi | Oct. 23, 2013Liz Delgado, a 30-year-old mother from Miami, does the Vixen Workout because it makes her feel sexy.
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MOVIES AND TV
Filmmaker produces creepy movie Escape from Tomorrow at Disney
By Maria Llorens | Oct. 23, 2013“Escape from Tomorrow,” a psychosexual fantasy film set in Disney World, opens at 9 p.m. Friday at the Hippodrome.
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LIFESTYLE
LivFit: Stick with it!
By Olivia Langdon | Oct. 16, 2013It takes four weeks for you to notice your body change, eight weeks for your friends and family to notice and 12 weeks for the rest of the world.
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MOVIES AND TV
‘American Horror Story’ sets up for a Supreme season
By Lauren Adamson | Oct. 16, 2013The latest season in the disturbing anthology “American Horror Story” has all the elements of a successful Disney Channel original movie or cult CW series. “Coven” has young adults, an evocative boarding school, magic and a sense of danger. Except, unlike the attractively cast whim-indulgent shows of teenage TV, “Coven” does not portray a fantasy you want to vicariously live through. Rather, it is your worst nightmare.
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LIFESTYLE
Foxy, pregnant politicians? Make a statement with a pop culture-inspired costume
By Angela Skane | Oct. 16, 2013You’re done with being the same ol’ cliches for Halloween. Why not use this year as your chance to branch out and create a costume with more relevance? Chances are there won’t be anyone in your group with these costumes. You’ll be the talk of the costume party — and not because you drank too much punch.
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FOOD
Fall for chicken by cooking with apples — for the kidneys
By Isha Choksi | Oct. 16, 2013Pumpkins and nutmeg get all of the attention this time of year, but there isn’t any reason we can’t show some fall love to a year-round favorite: chicken. This recipe makes a great entree for any fall festivities you plan! It’s fast, easy and will make your guests want to keep coming back for more. As college students, it’s sometimes hard to make enough time to cook a full meal, but you can pair this chicken with mashed potatoes or rice for a well-balanced and kidney-friendly meal.
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FOOD
Daily Green gives healthy consumers quirky, waffle-centric options
By Valeria Yulee | Oct. 16, 2013The waffle cone on the Daily Green’s menu is what separates the restaurant from any other in town.
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NIGHTLIFE
Sip, slash and sashay your way across Gainesville this Halloween
By Whitney Lavaux | Oct. 16, 2013The Swamp, 1642 W. University Ave.
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MUSIC
Down-to-earth Snowmine musicians talk beginnings, pancakes after first Florida show
By Marjorie Nunez | Oct. 16, 2013I sat down with up-and-coming, Brooklyn-based group Snowmine after its first show in Florida on Tuesday night in Tallahassee.
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MOVIES AND TV
MTV's new show "The Hook Up" uses social media to dig up dirt on potential dates
By Kelcee Griffis | Oct. 16, 2013An MTV cast member who breaks down “Guy Code” and “Girl Code” on the network’s popular shows will now be laying out dating code.
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MOVIES AND TV
‘Big Ass Spider!’ premiering at local movie theater Gators 4 Cinema
By Steven Katona | Oct. 16, 2013Creeping from our worst nightmares, a “Big Ass Spider!” will be released in a theater near you, crushing buildings with its hairy legs, spitting skin-melting acid and making people laugh.
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LIFESTYLE
LivFit: Pump up with Protein
By Olivia Langdon | Oct. 9, 2013You CAN have your protein cake and eat it, too, with these two delicious recipes:
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ART AND THEATER
Art Bash to showcase several hundred pieces, some interactive, of students' art
By Lawrence Chan | Oct. 9, 2013Few people think lining up clay pots and smashing them indiscriminately with the force of a bowling ball is an art form. Well, if you happen to be one of the people who desire violence against all pots, you’ll find that and more at the UF Art Bash.
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MUSIC
Review: Panic! At The Disco's 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!' balances mix of styles, cohesiveness
By Alyssa Holcomb | Oct. 9, 2013Alt-rock ensemble Panic! at the Disco hasn’t released an album for two years (since 2011’s “Vices & Virtues”) but its signature sound has yet to fade. “Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!” is classic Panic! — melodic, slightly biting and bursting with energy. Front man Brendon Urie is as honest as ever with his lyrics, and the overall record (while maintaining a more pop-friendly edge) is on par with the band’s shiny, theatrics-ridden discography.
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LIFESTYLE
Art workshops help UF Health patients cope, grow
By Emily Cardinali | Oct. 9, 2013A laughing group of people collaborated on collages that circulated around two long tables. Torn-up magazine pages toppled off the tables as the collages filled up.
