Written by: Zoe Golomb Making its debut back in March 2021, Midpoint Park & Eatery seemed poised to become one of Gainesville’s trendiest new food spots. With a rotating number of food trucks, gorgeous outdoor space and plenty of seating, Midpoint is the perfect place to grab a bite with friends and unwind after class … Continue reading Review of Midpoint Eatery
Category: Around Town
Gainesville Coffee Shop Reviews
Written by: Kayla Brooke Copy-edited by: Pranav Gupta Wow. What a time to be alive. I’m lean, mean, 19, and loving all these coffee beans. The golden age of boutique cafes and local coffee shops is upon us, ushered in by the Starbucks era of the 2010s and the exclusivity and comfortable space this chain … Continue reading Gainesville Coffee Shop Reviews
Review of Uppercrust Bakery
Written by: Caroline LevineCopyedited by: Gina CrespoPhotos by: Uma Vogeti These days, authentic, tasty French food is difficult to find. Though universally known as some of the most beloved cuisine, French food in Florida is... lacking, to say the least. Uppercrust Productions, however, fulfills this seemingly innate need for French cuisine for the Gainesville community, … Continue reading Review of Uppercrust Bakery
10 Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts!
Written by: Jacob SteinCopyedited by: Tara KariProofread by: Sofia Anrecio Here at the University of Florida, we have t-shirts for every year, occasion and event. Each class has its own merchandise, and the Honors College even distributes its own shirts. Each college has t-shirts printed every single year. On top of this, Gainesville has several … Continue reading 10 Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts!
Spotlight on: Concord Coffee
Written by Daniella Conde Gainesville is home to a wide array of local coffee shops, each of them unique and intent on providing high-quality coffee drinks along with characterizing atmospheres. If you ask any student at the University of Florida, they will most likely have a favorite one. I, for one, have made it a … Continue reading Spotlight on: Concord Coffee
Returning to “Normal”
Written by Annie Michel I remember the first time I wore a mask and how awkward I felt. Now, I am afraid of talking to the person taking my coffee order at Bay Islands or touching the handle on my car door. Every time I go outside, I wonder if I am being paranoid. My … Continue reading Returning to “Normal”
Uber Memoirs (4)
Written by Noah Towbin Hello loyal readers! I’m sure everyone has had an amazing quarantine break filled with charming memories of boredom, Netflix, isolation, and a pandemic, but I—for one—am happy to be sitting in Gainesville writing about some of my favorite pre-Corona Uber stories. So, without further ado, here are some more Uber Memoirs: … Continue reading Uber Memoirs (4)
Uber Memoirs: Meet Crappy Carlos and more
2nd installment of Uber Memoirs by Noah Towbin, Illustration by Grace Dooley Hello, loyal readers. I am back this week with a number of new, thrilling, and ridiculous stories collected from Uber drivers right here in our eclectic, college-town home of Gainesville. That being said, this second installment of “Uber Memoirs” is going to be … Continue reading Uber Memoirs: Meet Crappy Carlos and more
How to make the most of your time in Gainesville
Story by Soumya Kona So you’ve somehow found yourself in Gainesville, Florida for four years (give or take)! Don’t let what you’ve heard about our city make you feel like your only options are going to parties or staying in. There are tons of things to do in and around Gainesville! While you might not … Continue reading How to make the most of your time in Gainesville
Beautiful, Sweaty Gainesville
Story by Micheal Dorsey, Photos by Stephanie Cobb I am a third-year student here at the University of Florida. I think that means I’m meant to have more experience and more readiness for post-grad life than, say, a freshman. I am certain I possess neither. But I do know Gainesville—or as my friends refer to … Continue reading Beautiful, Sweaty Gainesville