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MOVIES AND TV
Harry Potter finale highlights packed summer season
By Andy Maroon | May 18, 2011This summer's movie season is shaping up to be one of the biggest in recent years. With "The Hangover 2," "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2" and "Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon," there will be no shortage of laughs, magic or explosions for the next few months.
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Back to basics: five 'origin' movies we want Hollywood to make
By Carter Lyles | May 18, 2011With the impending arrival of "X-Men: First Class" (hitting theaters on June 3), one can't help but anticipate yet another film steeped in the origins of an established franchise.
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MOVIES AND TV
DirecTV premiers new home service
By Nicole La Hoz | May 11, 2011With DVD and movie theater revenues down, DirecTV is trying to alleviate tight sales by going up.
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MOVIES AND TV
'Hesher' brings creativity to Hollywood
By Andy Maroon | May 11, 2011Hollywood needs some new ideas.
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MUSIC
Summer music festivals offer something for everyone
By Kelly Richard | May 11, 2011Although some music festivals like Coachella and SunFest have already come and gone, there are still plenty of opportunities during the next few months to hear tunes like "Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys.
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MUSIC
The boys of summer: pop-punk is not dead
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | May 11, 2011Throughout my time as a "music critic," I've had my fair share of incredible moments - the sort of experiences I used to dream about as a music fan.
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LIFESTYLE
In the end, it’s back to basics
By Andrew Wyzan | May 11, 2011It's a good time to be a gamer.
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LIFESTYLE
Required reading
By Carter Lyles | May 11, 2011The summer months have arrived, the beach beckons, and the promise of a lighter workload seems to be the most glorious thing you can imagine. Whether you are taking classes this summer or not, the undeniable sigh of relief you feel while thinking about the next three months is a welcome one. However, if you find yourself missing the familiarity of academia, we invite you to check out our top five summer reading list.
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MUSIC
The Whigs set to rock Common Grounds with DIY ethos
By Kathleen Boyle | May 11, 2011What do you get when you cross fuzzy southern rock, rhythmic hooks and brash garage grit?
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MUSIC
Locals escape the day-job blues with casual jam sessions
By Benjamin Evans | Apr. 13, 2011Gary Evans’ light was the only one on in the cul-de-sac Monday night. From the street, you could see heads bobbing through the second-floor window. Indoors, Justin Bieber’s face watched over the band from a calendar on the wall.
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MUSIC
Study: Music could lower blood pressure
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Apr. 13, 2011When Beau Muniz walks around the UF campus, he’s almost never seen without his headphones.
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LIFESTYLE
Universities offer kooky classes
By Webb | Apr. 13, 2011If you long for elementary-school field trips – specifically ones to exotic, never-before-explored areas – Santa Clara University may have a course for you.
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LIFESTYLE
For fresh culture, head to Micanopy
By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 13, 2011To most of us, Micanopy probably is known as “that exit off Interstate 75 just south of Gainesville with Cafe Risque.”
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LIFESTYLE
Social media generation seriously lacks social skills
By Tyler Francischine | Apr. 13, 2011On a biting, harsh morning last November, I was late for school. In my haste to get to campus on time, I forgot to eat breakfast. Ten minutes into my bike ride down Stadium Road, black spots entered my vision, and I broke out into an icy sweat. Pedaling my bike seemed to take an enormous amount of effort. Then, I realized — low blood sugar and skipping meals was a dangerous combination.
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LIFESTYLE
Gamers, beware: Monopoly’s not just a game
By Andrew Wyzan | Apr. 13, 2011All is not well in the Mushroom Kingdom. There is a boogeyman in the gaming industry — an unspoken Cthulhu-like horror that threatens to derail all the progress the industry has made over the years should it fully awaken from its slumber.
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FOOD
What to drink this summer
By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 13, 2011Sure, a combination of Gatorade and vodka seems like an ideal summer beverage: hydration and libation.
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Downtown cupcake shop serves vegan-friendly fare
By Brittany Brave | Apr. 13, 2011Claire Browning had to withdraw from college during the spring semester of her senior year. A rollerblading accident caused her to fracture her back, and she said the time off that followed left her restless.
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FASHION
Lens flair
By Dana Burke | Apr. 13, 2011For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
