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The diverse, must-see movies of the 2017 award season

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 11, 2017

While many could argue that 2016 was not great for a variety of social and political reasons, it’s no argument that it was a year in which movies flourished. This year particularly proved that diversity and equal representation in filmmaking was necessary for telling intricate stories from all walks of life. While there is still a lot of progress to be made, the movies that scored big in 2016 told perspectives from women, people of color and those within the LGBTQ+ community. In a world as big and diverse as ours, it’s important for everyone’s stories to be heard.

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Band The Body to play only Florida show at the Atlantic

By Jeremy Haas | Jan. 11, 2017

This Friday, Portland-based experimental metal duo The Body will be coming to the Atlantic right before they embark on a two-month long American tour. The show at the Atlantic will be the group’s only planned stop in Florida for their current touring cycle.

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Former ‘One Tree Hill’ stars to perform together in GNV

By Rebecca Rubin | Jan. 11, 2017

Before they each made their television debuts on the drama “One Tree Hill,” Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele were musicians.

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Local band wins spot in Okeechobee music festival lineup

By Emma Witmer | Jan. 11, 2017

The Delta Troubadours, a rock ‘n’ roll band signed to Swamp Records, will be performing in the 2017 Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival, which runs from March 2 to March 5. The band landed this spot through the “Destination Okeechobee” competition, put on by ReverbNation.

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Electronic duo Bonnie X Clyde to kick off new semester

By Natalie Rao | Jan. 4, 2017

Bonnie X Clyde is set to help students bring in the new semester with a performance tonight at Simons Nightclub, presented by Lucid Nightlife.

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Ranking the top albums of 2016

By Jack DaSilva | Jan. 4, 2017

Pretty much everyone agrees that 2016 was a terrible year in general, but in a year with a lot of downs, we had some amazing music to carry us through those tough 365 days. There were dozens of perfect albums that came out last year, but here are my personal top 10 releases of 2016.

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‘Lights, Camera, Cuba!’ art exhibit to open, celebrate Cuban culture, history

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Jan. 4, 2017

The University Gallery will open a new exhibit tonight called, “Lights, Camera, Cuba!” that will be open for the public until Feb. 10. The networking reception will be held today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Binge Drinking Game: Syllabus week edition

By Taylor McLamb | Jan. 4, 2017

You’ve now slept off your holiday food-coma, packed up your bags and suffered through the traffic on Archer Road. It’s here. The dreaded syllabus week where the campus is crowded with starry-eyed first-timers and returning students who have enough experience under their belt to know a little of what to expect in the upcoming term. Alcohol is a token remedy for those first tedious days, and what better way to start the semester than to show up hungover for your first couple of classes? Let’s drink!

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Gainesville band Big Shoals to perform Saturday in TV debut

By Rebecca Rubin | Jan. 4, 2017

Lance Howell might write the songs, play guitar, sing and handle the business ventures of his band, but he considers his bass player, Jacob Riley, the “secret weapon.”

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New year, new music: checking out some of GNV’s best

By Jeremy Haas | Jan. 4, 2017

Gainesville, sometimes thought of as just a college town, is known nationally for its music scene. Legendary punk acts like Against Me!, Hot Water Music and Less Than Jake made names for themselves in this small town during the ‘90s and early-2000s.

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‘Hamilton’ mixtape has deeper meaning for Santa Fe student

By Janiece Sebris | Nov. 30, 2016

Music has the power to lift us up and carry us out of situations, whether those situations are just crossing the street or crossing the border.

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A guide to Gainesville’s best hidden study spots for finals

By Cindy Lu | Nov. 30, 2016

With finals right around the corner, study hotspots on campus quickly overflow with stressed-out students and red coffee cups. This exam season, skip waiting in line at the Marston Science Library Starbucks or wandering through Library West for a place to settle. Instead, check out some of Gainesville’s most aesthetically pleasing cafes for quality coffee and a fun study experience.

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67th annual ‘Sounds of the Season’ concert sells out

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 30, 2016

This Sunday, UF’s College of the Arts and the School of Music will be holding the 67th annual “Sounds of the Season” concert with the theme “¡el Festival!” This concert will be held at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Hippodrome State Theatre hosts new Christmas show

By Jeremy Haas | Nov. 30, 2016

Since last Friday, the Hippodrome State Theatre has been performing a unique, comedic Christmas story. The show, “The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged),” will run until Dec. 18, with shows every day of the week besides Mondays.

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Album review: ‘Starboy'

By Jack DaSilva | Nov. 30, 2016

The Weeknd has become one of the biggest artists over the past several years. Since making his debut in 2011, Abel Tesfaye has transcended into a hit-making superstar.

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Netflix binge-drinking game: ‘ Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life”

By Janiece Sebris | Nov. 30, 2016

It’s been nearly a decade since we said goodbye to Lorelai and Rory, and still the “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” revival couldn’t have come a minute too soon. The revival brings the Gilmore girls into present day, complete with smartphones, social media and “Hamilton.” With four episodes, each one an hour-and-a-half long, fans can watch Rory, Lorelai and Emily experience heartaches, hilarity and hijinks through winter, spring, summer and fall of one calendar year.

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The Atlantic celebrates book on Gainesville’s punk past

By Jeremy Haas | Nov. 16, 2016

On Saturday, The Atlantic will host a book release party for “Gainesville Punk: A History of Bands & Music,” a book by Matt Walker, a Gainesville resident and communications specialist with UF Human Resource Services. The show will feature reunion sets by local punk legends Strikeforce Diablo, I Hate Myself and Army of Ponch. This event will also serve as an LP release show for Deadaires, a band based out of St. Augustine, Florida, with strong ties to Gainesville through its members, who have played in bands like Against Me! and Palatka.

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A guide to celebrating Thanksgiving break in Gainesville

By Cindy Lu | Nov. 16, 2016

With less than a week off from classes, it may be hard for some students, especially those from outside of Florida, to go home for Fall break. For those staying in town over Thanksgiving, here are some ideas to celebrate Turkey Day!

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Drinking game: Thanksgiving with family edition

Nov. 16, 2016

It’s that time of year again: the time to give thanks for our family and friends. Oftentimes, however, Thanksgiving becomes much more than that — with a heaping pile of drama served alongside the turkey. When it starts getting a bit too much to handle, you may have to turn to an alcoholic beverage or two. Here’s a drinking game to make it all a little more fun:

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Pop up vintage market to return this weekend

By Daniela Arias | Nov. 16, 2016

The Gainesville Vintage Pop Up Market will open this weekend for the second time this year. The market will sell vintage and handmade items, including jewelry, clothes, linens and antique hardware, in support of local artisans.