In many ways, I’m proud of our generation. Yes, we’ve done some really stupid shit and we also have a bit of a narcissistic streak. (The latter is easily exhibited in our love for looking at ourselves in our iPhones […]
“It’s not always about what you know but who you know.” I’m not sure I could recount to you how many times I heard that phrase during my collegiate career. Teachers, speakers and mentors grind that into the heads of […]
SPOILER ALERT When I saw the trailer for Straight Outta Compton in theaters way back when, I knew I had to see this movie. Not only did the cast look fantastic, but the situation surrounding the film couldn’t have been […]
What is your race? White, African American, Hispanic, Indian, Native American, Haitian American, Chinese, Korean or a combination of a few? OK, so that seems like an easy question. Let’s try another one. What’s your racial identity? See, we have […]
It’s time to put your summer fitness plans on hold because tonight, the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce will kick off its annual Restaurant Week. Taking place at the Gainesville Regional Airport from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the event welcomes […]
Every week, GainesvilleScene praises a hero who is doing something pretty great in the world. What we don’t often do is highlight those that are doing great things closer to home. A few weeks ago, I spoke with Jenn Jeudy, […]
A couple of weeks before Christmas, a Welshman will play Moses on the silver screen. Some people will read that sentence and see nothing wrong, but those with a basic knowledge of cinematic history, or history in general, will see […]
Do you remember when you were little and you saw your name everywhere? Everything was labeled: your backpack, your lunchbox, your jacket label, your underwear. In a sea of Jansport backpacks and lunchboxes that pretty much look the same and […]
Thursday morning, I think I hit the “Try Again” button 50 times during my morning class. “Try Again” to reload the page that would take you to the new Alexander Wang collection at H&M. Released online at 10 a.m., the […]
First, Alexander Wang announced his partnership with H&M. The Creative Director of Balenciaga will release a sportswear collection with the affordable retailer in November. From pictures release in mid-October, the bold WANG brand and his signature variations of gray and […]
