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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

The best of the cheap for smart cash (and calorie) spenders

By Richard O. Stehli | Jan. 26, 2011

A lot of pesky things can get in the way of drinking lots of alcohol: school, work, parents, religion, money — and the list goes on. In good conscience, I can’t help you with your obligations to time or morality, but I can help you drink on a budget. No matter the occasion and no matter the financial limitations, there’s an affordable drink for you.

THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Fine meals for a fine price

By Richard O. Stehli | Jan. 26, 2011

Hard up for cash, but you still want to eat like a king? Need to impress your date, but financial aid hasn't come in yet? No need to fear - the word "gourmet" refers to taste, not cost. Here are a few tips on saving money while still eating real food.

THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Healthy and wealthy couldn’t be wiser

By Mae Basiratmand | Jan. 26, 2011

College students are known for a sordid diet of ramen and delivered pizza. And we get it: Being on a budget hardly allows for filet mignon and crème brûlée as dinner options. But, believe it or not, eating healthy and tasty can be done on limited funds. Check out these tips to see how.

THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Underneath 'Skins'

By Kelly Richard | Jan. 26, 2011

Before MTV's scandalous new series "Skins" premiered on Jan. 17, commercials teased audiences with clips of sex, drugs and crazily behaved teenagers - all factors that seemed to make its U.K. counterpart a hit.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

To spend less, take a trip through time

By Dana Burke | Jan. 26, 2011

Out with the new, and in with the old. Every day, it seems that thrift stores are becoming a more avant-garde venue for shopping. And here in Gainesville, students and residents alike are lucky to have access to stores beyond the common man’s Goodwill. In fact, we’d go so far as to say Gainesville’s got a vintage selection that’s the Rolls-Royce of second-hand-shop selections. Peruse the merchandise at these retailers and you’ll be sure to snatch a find that’s one-of-a-kind. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Coupons: Not just for your mom

By Brittany Brave | Jan. 26, 2011

Just because you're in college doesn't mean you can't have your gourmet meal and eat it, too. While you're at it, work an occasional massage into your schedule, or even a trip to the bowling alley with a big group of friends.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Cheap, fun games for cheap, fun people

By Andrew Wyzan | Jan. 26, 2011

Like many students, I’m pretty much broke. I’ve eaten Burger King at least six times this week, I worship ramen, and every penny saved is a video game earned. Spending $50 or more on a blockbuster title might make gamers into mindless slaves of consumerism and pretty graphics, but that is a curse we’re willing to live with.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

iPhone lovers: Everything you need to know about Verizon

By Andrew Wyzan | Jan. 19, 2011

AT&T used to be my cell phone service provider — the key phrase there being “used to.” Dropped calls, poor phones and customer service staffed by incompetent gorillas are just some of the infamous issues the service provider is known for. Yet, people still cling to the carrier like submissive gimps — all thanks to the iPhone. If given the choice, a significant portion of AT&T’s customers would jump ship should the iPhone be released on a better service, say, for example, Verizon Wireless.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Food for thought, & everything else

By Webb | Jan. 19, 2011

Heads up, New Year’s resolution makers: It’s about three weeks into 2011. Have you kept your self-made promise? We’re betting about half of you have already cracked — especially those who resolved to hit the gym and eat healthier.  It’s no easy feat. But sometimes, the resolution to all your healthy lifestyle woes is simple: balance.

THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Tune-up could be in store for local radio

By Benjamin Evans | Jan. 19, 2011

President Barack Obama’s signing of the Local Community Radio Act earlier this month gave music fans hope for a future of more diversity on the airwaves. The act allows for the development of hundreds of low-power FM (LPFM) stations across the country — something that has been a long-standing feat for industry workers, as many believe LPFMs cause too much interference with commercial radio stations.

THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Lens Flair

Jan. 19, 2011

For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Guys: Get style-savvy

By Dana Burke | Jan. 12, 2011

The word “fashion” does not sit well with most guys. I get it — you’re a total bro—but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress like a pro. There’s no logic in the daily task of getting dressed, so here at the Avenue we’ve come up with some simple style tips (a less frightening word for “fashion”) that we think every Gainesville guy should try. 

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Los Angeles duo ready to rock original sunny state

By Benjamin Evans | Jan. 12, 2011

Indie punk duo No Age cultivated their sound at The Smell, a now legendary all-ages venue in downtown Los Angeles. Since its opening in the late ‘90s, The Smell, formerly a Mexican grocery store, has produced some of the most creative, outside-of-the box bands of the last decade, including the highly acclaimed, sometimes bizarre but always entertaining noise rock band Health.

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