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ART AND THEATER
Dralion creates a vivid performance at O'Connell Center
By Mina Radman | Oct. 12, 2011Once the curtain falls, the magic begins.
The Avenue
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SEX
He said, she said: How do you deal with that friend who's too close for comfort?
By Jacob Romoser | Oct. 12, 2011Scenario: You're in a relationship, and things are going great. The two of you make each other laugh, have a lot in common and connect superbly between the sheets. All is well except for one thing - your partner has a friend who makes you feel less secure, even suspicious, in your relationship.
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LIFESTYLE
Gainesville natives start site that offers users local social specials, deals
By Mae Basiratmand | Oct. 12, 2011We've all had those nights where we've just finished an exam and are ready to party, yet we have no idea what's going on.
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LIFESTYLE
A breakdown of Halloween Horror Nights XXI's haunting
By Diana Lopez | Oct. 12, 2011Try as you might, there is no winning
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MUSIC
DeLuna Fest features stacked lineup for beats on the beach
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 12, 2011In 1559, Spanish conquistador Tristán De Luna y Arellano and his shipmates landed on what is now know as Pensacola, and they celebrated their arrival with an enormous beach party. This tradition lives on with the perfect beach party: DeLuna Fest.
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ART AND THEATER
Hipp's 'Turn of the Screw' spooks with eerie nature, ghosts
By Kate Feldman | Oct. 12, 2011What's twice as frightening as a ghost?
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MUSIC
Indie rock group Ra Ra Riot performing locally tonight
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 12, 2011"From humble beginnings come great things." This clichéd saying rings especially true for the band Ra Ra Riot.
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LIFESTYLE
A look into the Facebook changes
By Webb | Oct. 5, 2011We all react the same every time it happens - grumble and post a snarky status. People assume it's the end of the social-networking world and make empty threats to leave Facebook every time it redesigns its website, but this time there are big changes in store for the more than 800 million of us who share cat pictures with the revolutionary service.
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SEX
He said, she said: What’s your bad first date story?
By Jacob Romoser | Oct. 5, 2011The butterflies have filled your stomach. You've checked your appearance in the mirror a million times, brushed your teeth twice and rehearsed impressive one-liners in your head. Your best friends text you encouragements as you grab your keys wallet, and optimism before heading out the door.
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LIFESTYLE
Laughter found to be best medicine for pain
By Aryanna Harrell | Oct. 5, 2011It's no secret that having a good laugh from time to time can help lighten your mood and make you feel a little better - if not at least for that moment. Not only can it make you feel better, but it also helps increase your tolerance for pain.
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MUSIC
The Weezer Cruise: Not your average experience at sea
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 5, 2011Weezer will take its talents to sea as the headlining act of The Weezer Cruise, presented by Sixthman. The Weezer Cruise will be setting sail from Miami, Fla., to Cozumel, Mexico, on Jan. 19 and returning to the port Jan. 23.
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MOVIES AND TV
Cast of show 'Workaholics' gets candid
By Alyssa Holcomb | Oct. 5, 2011Hair regimens, hard partying and Pierce Brosnan ... oh my! Comedy Central's "Workaholics," starring Adam DeVine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson of the group Mail Order Comedy, seem to perfect the hungover persona of 9-to-5 office workers, but in reality, they're practically the same.
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FOOD
Five reasons why you'll fall in love with a glass of bubble tea
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 5, 2011Tea has a whole new appeal. Gone are the days of high-noon tea at the Four Seasons.
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ART AND THEATER
'Muppets' creator's son brings improv puppet show to town
By Kate Feldman | Oct. 5, 2011Just a few weeks after what would have been "The Muppets" creator Jim Henson's 75th birthday, his son, Brian, is taking to the road with an uncensored improvisation comedy show, complete with puppets.
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MUSIC
Indie rock and hip-hop mashup duo coming to Gainesville
By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 5, 2011Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to take the vocals from one song and combine them with the instrumentals of another? Well, Chicago-based production duo The Hood Internet has become a master in the art of creating "mashups" and will be showcasing its talent in Gainesville next week.
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LIFESTYLE
Tonight's sideshow will present mix of oddities
By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 5, 2011With acts including a human pincushion, glass walker and eater, a bed of nails and a fire-eater, the audience will be no less than intrigued by "Mr. Blank's Weird & Wandering Sideshow."
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SEX
He said, she said: What makes Southern charm so sexy?
By Jacob Romoser | Sep. 28, 2011With Alabama rolling into town this week, it seems fitting to discuss what gives us Southerners our sex appeal. Whether it's handsome men sporting the old-South look or lovely ladies looking like Southern belles, there's just something about the style that makes the SEC one good-looking conference.
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LIFESTYLE
Southern belle takes football tailgating know-how to print
By Amanda Jae Fretz | Sep. 28, 2011Christie Leigh Mueller is the epitome of class and fanaticism. She is dressed in a three-quarter-length sleeve blue cotton dress, khaki woven cinch belt, orange sandals and a string of pearls. Her hair, of course, is twisted in an adorable Southern braid.
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FASHION
Student taps into hair feather trend with affordable line, 'Shake Ya Gator Feather'
By Aryanna Harrell | Sep. 28, 2011The feather hair extension trend has drifted from the West Coast to Gainesville, and students are quickly flocking to the fad.
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SEX
He said, she said: Is it worth it to do long-distance?
By Jacob Romoser | Sep. 21, 2011Liz and Brendan met while attending high school in the Tampa Bay area. She was a sophomore; he was a senior. Caught in a predicament that challenges many young couples, the two had to decide whether Brendan's relocation to Philadelphia for college would end their seven-month relationship.
