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MUSIC
Off the record: Hot new music releases
By Jack DaSilva | Nov. 18, 2015Justin Bieber
The Avenue
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ART AND THEATER
Student directors reflect on experiences
By Katherine Dagand | Nov. 18, 2015UF students Emily Norcia and Jeremy Martinez are the directors of the Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s dark three-act play, "The Pillowman."
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LIFESTYLE
‘Their imagination can run away’: Former UF professor to talk toys at Matheson Museum
By Aly Gill | Nov. 18, 2015Carol Lehtola recalled playing with a Tonka dump truck as a child.
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MOVIES AND TV
Netflix Binge Drinking Game: 30 Rock
By Jack DaSilva | Nov. 18, 2015Similar to shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," "30 Rock" is one of my all-time favorite sitcoms, and it is definitely binge-worthy.
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ART AND THEATER
African and modern dance merge
By Elena Castello | Nov. 18, 2015Olivia Goodfriend has danced for eight years, and this weekend she will perform for the second time in "Agbedidi," a performance that combines African and modern dance styles.
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LIFESTYLE
Mediocre Advice: This Week, Questions with a Twist
Nov. 18, 2015Me and my slam piece have been in a relationship for three months, and she’s been nagging me to go Facebook official. What do I do?
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Mr. Orange and Blue talks music, helping the community
By Jack DaSilva | Nov. 11, 2015Bunduki Ramadan, also known as Hip Hop Duke, has stood out in the Gainesville hip-hop scene since opening up for the Ying Yang Twins in July 2014. You may now know Duke from his performances as Mr. Orange and Blue and the "Mic Man Hype Man." You may also know the 23-year-old UF economics senior as the guy who seems to know everyone on campus.
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English band crosses the pond to perform at High Dive
By Joshua Williamson | Nov. 11, 2015Based out of Oxford, England, alternative-rock band A Silent Film is returning to Gainesville after the October release of its self-titled album.
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MOVIES AND TV
Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Freaks and Geeks
By Katherine Dagand | Nov. 11, 2015James Franco. Seth Rogen. Jason Segel. Linda Cardellini. Busy Philips. No, this isn’t the cast to a Pineapple Express sequel. It’s the cast of the cult classic TV series "Freaks and Geeks," and it’s this week’s drinking game.
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LIFESTYLE
Mediocre Advice: Results guaranteed or your money back
Nov. 11, 2015Dear Mr. Mediocre Alligator Advice,
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ART AND THEATER
Student-run organization ChomPics films new material
By Katherine Dagand | Nov. 11, 2015Award-winning students at UF have taken initiative and started their own online web series, filmed and produced straight from Weimer Hall.
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MUSIC
Off the Record: Music heads rejoice. Here's the latest
By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 11, 2015Well, here we are.
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ART AND THEATER
Retired UF professor wins prestigious photography award
By Elena Castello | Nov. 11, 2015"Click."
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UF to host Society of Composers Inc. National Conference beginning Thursday
By Ashlyn Pinter | Nov. 11, 2015Four years ago, professor of music Dr. Paul Richards started the Florida Contemporary Music Festival. After the festival debut, he planned on holding the festival every other year until students urged him to do it annually.
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LIFESTYLE
Ken Eats Gainesville starts McElwainisms page
By Julia Nevins | Nov. 4, 2015Local social media presence Ken Peng has reached a level of stardom in Gainesville with his various social media pages, including blogs and more recently his Facebook page "McElwainisms."
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MOVIES AND TV
Netflix Binge Drinking Game: "Jane the Virgin"
By Katherine Dagand | Nov. 4, 2015There’s a new pregnant virgin in town, and it’s not Mary.
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Off the Record: Best of T.I. Edition
By Jack DaSilva | Nov. 4, 2015T.I. has been one of the most consistent, successful and influential rappers of the past 15 years. The rapper — who officially changed his stage name to Tip in September with the release of his extended play "Da Nic" — is this year’s Gator Growl-headlining act.
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Frank Iero brings latest project to High Dive
By Joshua Williamson | Nov. 4, 2015As rhythm guitarist and backup singer in the genre-bending rock powerhouse My Chemical Romance, Frank Iero toured the world and helped craft two certified platinum albums. Now, his latest project, frnkiero andthe cellabration, is headlining shows across the U.S.
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Indie rapper hosts listening party
By Elena Castello | Nov. 4, 2015A Gainesville rapper will release tracks from his original album Saturday night at 8-bit Bar at 919 W. University Ave. Dennis Walton, 22, will join other musical performers and dance crews to show off their talent and give the audience a taste of their latest material.
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Local artist Danny Pynes to host album release show
By Katherine Dagand | Nov. 4, 2015Danny Pynes is keeping the party going after Gator Growl.
