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Get to know Gainesville: Daniel Oyola

by Laici Little  This week’s interviewee was my youngest yet, but he had plenty of life experiences to share. Oyola, 18, a UF student from Oviedo, Fla., is on the pre-med track with his chosen major of microbiology. Oyola, who has some inspiring aspirations for his medical career, hopes to get involved with an organization … Read more

Fashion Friday: Handbag Inspiration

By Julianne Wilson Happy Fashion Friday, all! This week, I wanted to bring to your attention some of fashion’s coolest, most unique and perhaps weirdest handbags circulation the fashion world today offers.  I happen to think that there’s nothing wrong with going a little crazy with a handbag because after all, you just have to hold … Read more

Seinfeld Life Lesson: Talking About Yourself

By Sam Blend “If you can’t say anything bad about a relationship, you shouldn’t say anything at all.” These wise words have been brought to you by George Costanza. The point he’s trying to make is that if you are deeply in love with somebody, not as many people as you may think want to … Read more

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Band of the Week: David Mayfield Parade

by Autumn Barker This week’s Band of the Week is the folk/Americana band David Mayfield Parade, whose combination of typical folk music infused with a bluegrass twang is similar to bands like The Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons. The band, which will be playing at High Dive on April 18, is led by frontman … Read more

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Get to Know Gainesville: Jessica Melendez

I was reminded of how small the world can be as I embarked on this week’s interview. I walked up to Melendez thinking she was a stranger and discovered that we were actually in a class together a couple semesters ago. After realizing our connection, Melendez and I continued to discuss her very unique life. … Read more

Fashion Friday: The Skinny on the Slouchy

By Julianne Wilson Baggy Pants Are Making A Comeback … Here’s How NOT to Screw Up This Trend Well, well. Look who’s back in town: The 90s. While the 90s definitely isn’t one of fashion’s proudest decades, it seems that this season’s designers are bringing back the spirit of the decade in an updated, classier … Read more

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Seinfeld Life Lesson: Etiquette Codes

By Sam Blend Many people think that Seinfeld is a show about nothing, but I would argue that you could call it Seinfeld: the show about etiquette. So many etiquette questions are brought up and challenged on the show, I thought I’d pick a couple and let you know what the proper behavior is for … Read more

Digital Calendar: April Game Releases

by Mike Profeta Following last month’s releases, this month may seem a little light. Its approaching that time of year, however, where quality new releases are slim until the end of the summer months. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have some good stuff coming this month to ensure those developing thumb callouses of yours. … Read more

Josiah Leming, pictured above, will be playing at 1982 tonight along with November Commitment and One Love. Photo used with permission.

Artist of the Week: Josiah Leming

by  Autumn Barker This week’s Artist of the Week, Josiah Leming, is a former “American Idol” contestant. The singer/songwriter will be performing at 1982 Bar on April 2 along with November Commitment and One Love. The Tennessee native, who knew from a young age that music was his calling, withdrew from high school and moved to Texas … Read more

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Get To Know Gainesville: Matt Lussier

by Laici Little I must confess that this week’s interviewee isn’t exactly a stranger. I actually went to middle school and high school with Lussier, who just so happens to be one of my boyfriend’s best friends. Lussier, 21, was born in St. Augustine, but he spent a good bit of his childhood in Jacksonville … Read more

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