College Life
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College Life 0
The Unprotected Truth about STDs
Tallahassee, known endearingly as Tallanasty, is victorious again. This week, it’s for their widespread commitment to unsafe sex and contracting sexually transmitted diseases. In the latest rankings posted by the ...
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College Life 0
A Degree in Whooppee: Learning About Sex in College
This is an anonymous guest post submitted to GainesvilleScene. To submit, email scene@collegevox.com. Never will I look at Johnson & Johnson moisturizer the same way. Before college, Johnson ...
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25 Tips to Surviving Spring Break 2015
Ah, to be young, wild and drunk. Spring Break — more commonly referred to as SB2K15 OFY!!!! on Facebook statuses — is a great time to be alive. ...
Culture
Asshole and Hero of the Week
Although we love to view the world in absolutes, things are seldom black and white. Heroes have skeletons in their closets and assholes secretly donate money to the ...
Music + Nightlife
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Music + Nightlife 0
Scene Interview: Pre-show Exclusive with Nick Sanborn from Sylvan Esso
At the tail of their world tour, Sylvan Esso is traveling to the ‘ville to grace the hallowed halls of our very own High Dive this Saturday, March ...
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Your Weekend Dirty Dozen
As finals week quickly approaches, we’re already starting to dread waiting in the Starbucks line to pregame for an all-nighter at Club West. So get your kicks while ...
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The Groove Orient Brings Grooviness and Good Music to The JAM
The Groove Orient is a high-energy, dance-inducing band based out of Orlando, and on Thursday night they are coming to dance with you, Gainesville. Recently coming off of ...
Local Life
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Guides 0
The Beginner’s Guide to Bonnaroo
Among the neon sea of flower crowns, 12 dollar water bottle stands and drug sniffing, undercover cops there exists a music lover’s oasis. It’s a place where the ...
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Why Gainesville?
“Where are you headed after graduation?” “I’m staying in Gainesville.” The looks of shock, disbelief and judgment I receive in response to my answer have become all too familiar. ...
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Eat + Drink 0
Gainesville’s Asian Sensations
Although the average hungover UF student might consider a Bento box an authentic Asian feast, here at GainesvilleScene, we want to expand culinary horizons. We recognize “Asian food” ...
Just Posted
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Music + Nightlife 0Scene Interview: Pre-show Exclusive with Nick Sanborn from Sylvan Esso
At the tail of their world tour, Sylvan Esso is traveling to the ‘ville to grace the hallowed halls of our very own High Dive this Saturday, March 28th. On the road since early spring in support of Tune-Yards and Wye Oak, this summer they’ve graduated to the top of the bill. If you’ve fawned over Sylvan Esso’s meticulous debut album like ...
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Music + Nightlife 0Your Weekend Dirty Dozen
As finals week quickly approaches, we’re already starting to dread waiting in the Starbucks line to pregame for an all-nighter at Club West. So get your kicks while you still can. If you’re not raging balls at Ultra, listen to this weekend playlist to get pumped up for a few precious nights of debauchery. Featured photo courtesy of: Survey Gizmo ...
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Local 0Behind the Scene: Tristany from Reggae Shack Café
We live in a transactional world. From the daily debit swipe for goods and services to the daily exchange of emotions and conversation, we are always trading back and forth between each other. Although it’s easy to sign your receipt and move on your way, GainesvilleScene wants to dig a little deeper. Behind the Scene, our new series, gives you a glimpse into the ...
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Events 0TEDxUF: A Journey to the Breakthrough
TEDxVibe Technology, entertainment and design all have the power to propel progress. On Saturday, March 21, TEDxUF combined all three of these aspects into an engaging conversation that inspired the community to break through. TEDxUF is a global conference that spreads worthwhile ideas by connecting innovative individuals. The sixth annual event opened it is doors at 8:30 a.m. at the Curtis M. Phillips ...
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Music + Nightlife 0The Groove Orient Brings Grooviness and Good Music to The JAM
The Groove Orient is a high-energy, dance-inducing band based out of Orlando, and on Thursday night they are coming to dance with you, Gainesville. Recently coming off of their spring tour, The Groove Orient has been eagerly grabbing the attention of music devotees and funk finders everywhere. The infectious sound of TGO, formed by an eclectic group of five passionate musicians, cannot ...
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Culture 0Asshole and Hero of the Week
Although we love to view the world in absolutes, things are seldom black and white. Heroes have skeletons in their closets and assholes secretly donate money to the ASPCA commercials with Sarah McLachlan. Okay, maybe not. But the point is that the world is a complex place, full of moral ambiguity, double standards and mixed feelings. So we have taken it upon ...
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World 0Ben Meets World: ISIS and Regional Conflicts of the Middle East
National Geographic says nine in 10 of us can’t locate Iraq on a map. That means the thousands of hours we, the 18 to 24 set, spend consuming media each year has resulted in little more than wasted time and a few “Likes.” If that’s you, scanning an Atlas with a frantic index finger (hint: Iraq is in Asia), you’ve come to the ...
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Arts + Entertainment 1How SNL Used Laughter to Crush Fear in New ISIS Skit
This is a Guest Post by TallahasseeScene’s Tiffany Battle. A few weeks ago, Dakota Johnson, the star of “50 Shades of Grey,” hosted “Saturday Night Live.” In one of the sketches, a spoof commercial, Johnson plays a young girl who is dropped off somewhere by her dad. The commercial is a parody of a Toyota Camry ad in which a father ...
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Campus Life 0Campus Parking Woes
The clock is ticking, and I realize I’ve already spent 20 minutes circling the same few blocks and still can’t find a single legal spot in which to park. Sound familiar? That’s because it seems there’s so many of us, and so few parking spots on the University of Florida campus. UF parking is so bad that I’ve had a nightmare about ...
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Music + Nightlife 0Hip-Hop Heavyweights Atmosphere to Hit High Dive
Glory Days Presents is bringing hip-hop heavyweights Atmosphere to unleash their seamlessly powerful lyrics and dynamic beats at High Dive this Thursday evening. Gainesville is smack in the center of Atmosphere’s Welcome To FL Tour and is an event that cannot be missed. The Minneapolis-based duo is comprised of MC Sean “Slug” Daley and producer Anthony “Ant” Davis. As a teenager entranced by ...
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Culture 1Don’t Be Scared
This is a guest post by Opeola Bukola, a recent UF grad, local entrepreneur and founder of Gainesville Media and ForABlackGirl.com. Read more of Ope’s wise words here. Growing up is weird in the sense that sometimes it’s terrifying just to be. To be a woman is even tougher. To be a woman who has been sexualized from a young age is the ...
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Culture 0Culture Your Fu**ing Self
There are two approaches to spending your time in this complex enigma of a town called Gainesville. You can complain that, “there’s nothing to do” and drown your sorrows in a sub-par 3-4-1 Long Island at Cantina every night, or you can embrace your precious time here in Hogtown and go explore. We’ve helped you survive your road trips and spring break. ...
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Music + Nightlife 0UF Alumna Margeaux Jordan Makes Music Her Own Way
It’s always great to hear about our fellow Gainesvillians going places, which is why I’m so excited about Margeaux Jordan’s new album. This former UF Dazzler is taking on a new challenge with the release of her new pop-inspired material. One song from the album has already been released and two more are following shortly. Jordan graduated from UF in May of ...
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Music + Nightlife 0Your Weekend Dirty Dozen
Friday is finally here, and for those of you who have been stuck in a stalemate, it’s time to let loose. Whether you’ve been stressed with studying or coasting into the chill zone, check out this weekend playlist packed with feel-good tunes. Featured photo courtesy of: ZME Science ...
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Local 0Behind the Scene: Steve Nichtberger from Flashbacks
We live in a transactional world. From the daily debit swipe for goods and services to the daily exchange of emotions and conversation, we are always trading back and forth between each other. Although it’s easy to sign your receipt and move on your way, GainesvilleScene wants to dig a little deeper. Behind the Scene, our new series, gives you a glimpse into the ...