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Credit cards in college: to swipe or not to swipe?
By Webb | Apr. 6, 2011The plastic card swiped, and the machine clicked and demanded a signature. Michele Fusco autographed the beige glowing screen and walked out of the store with groceries in hand.
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Musicians conduct experiment at The Lab
By Benjamin Evans | Apr. 6, 2011Local musician Hal McGee stood in front of a crowd of about 40 people Saturday night, picking names out of a beer pitcher.
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Lens flair
By Dana Burke | Mar. 30, 2011For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
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To calm mind, tai chi emphasizes form and breathing
By Robert Imfeld | Mar. 30, 2011Tai chi chuan, more commonly known as tai chi, is an ancient Chinese form of martial arts. It uses a series of slow movements designed to strengthen the body, increase flexibility and calm the mind.
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Venture into spring - while you still can
By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 30, 2011Soul singer Otis Redding sang "You don't miss your water till your well runs dry." And even though you, seniors, may be ready to get out of this place, take advantage of what North Florida has to offer during your last month in the area. Spring is here, and there are plenty of festivals and fairs where you can catch some sun and take in some of what local communities have to offer.
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Catching up on recent gaming news
By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 30, 2011I often use this column as a platform to rant about recent gaming news, and for that I am truly sorry. This is why you never should give a weekly column to a person who shouts his opinions at the TV. That being said, there has been a surplus of news in the gaming industry lately, and it’s important to be up-to-date on the often ridiculous headlines journalists use. Here’s some of the most interesting industry news:
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Study: Self-compassion could boost grades
By Webb | Mar. 30, 2011What do you do when you fail a midterm?
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New report shows cellphone reception getting worse
By Brittany Brave | Mar. 30, 2011Hello, can you hear me now?
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Downtown bars give taste of local art
By Michelle Klug | Mar. 30, 2011Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, thousands of people flock to downtown Gainesville’s bar scene. Students and locals alike cram into watering holes for many reasons: to socialize with friends, to look for romance, to dance and, let’s face it, to drink.
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Nick to revive ‘All That,’ ‘Rocket Power’ in the fall
By Kelly Richard | Mar. 30, 2011From 1996 to 2000, children and teens alike watched Nickelodeon’s Kenan and Kel concoct hare-brained schemes, while Kel harbored an undying affection for a particular carbonated beverage.
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College site Funny or Die to release original book series
By Brittany Brave | Mar. 23, 2011Whoever said books would die didn’t realize there was a way for them to be immortal.
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SAT prompt on reality TV nonsensical on paper but positive in the end
By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 23, 2011The most recent form of the SAT, the grueling trial of passage that every high school student most go through to prove his or her worth to society, recently featured as its essay prompt the ethics and benefits of reality TV.
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Conference to feature live music, panel of music experts
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 23, 2011In recent years, the easy accessibility of digital music has stifled the music industry.
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What to know about the Nintendo 3DS
By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 23, 2011Like an election year, the year of a new console generation is full of long lines, media-driven chaos and eventual disappointment. This Sunday, Nintendo will release the Nintendo 3DS, the successor to the system that sold more units than any other console in history. The hype machine has been in full swing in the industry thanks to the system’s much-ballyhooed 3D capabilities. Sony’s announcement of the NGP, a PSP with two touch screens and more tools than a Swiss army knife, and the rise of mobile gaming might make it hard to decide if you want to update your DS. So, here are the important things to know about the new system:
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The A-list
By LAUREN GOLD | Mar. 23, 2011WATCH: “Jersey Shore” season finale on MTV at 10 p.m.
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Secrets of the Swamp: stripped Study shows college students having less sex
By Brittany Brave | Mar. 23, 2011Crash courses in sex ed 101 might be paying off, according to a study released earlier this month by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Healthy snacks for late-night studying
By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 23, 2011March is usually the month when students push themselves to get through the swath of exams and papers that come just shortly after that glorious, now-faint week of Spring Break. And, as such, it’s very easy to be tempted to munch on snacks through the ever-common all-nighter.
