RECENTS:

How we interpret the meaning of Pop Art compared to Abstract Expressionism By: Sophia Cvetkovic Credit: Pinterest In the late 1950s, Andy Warhol burst into the New York art scene, capturing cultural icons alongside everyday life. His work radiated a vibrancy and playfulness that soon defined a new era of art: Pop Art. The Pop Art Movement began in the United Kingdom during the 1950s, gaining momentum with Eduardo Paolozzi’s “I Was a Rich Man’s Plaything,” a collage of satir

Firsthand study abroad tips, tricks & memories By: Annie Frost Credit: Annie Frost Since my freshman year of college, I have known I wanted to participate in a study abroad program through UF. As long as I can remember, “traveling” was on my list of hobbies, and I had an ongoing note of every place I wanted to go. Seemed like a plausible explanation. One thing I didn’t know was that UF has SO many programs to choose from, and with that, the options can get overwhelming. Do I

A non-definitive ranking of our top ten favorite movies for the month of October By: Savannah Sisk Credit: Sony Pictures My mom and sister think that I’m a big fat wuss. “What?” They laughed when I told them I was writing an article about Halloween movies. “But you don’t even like scary movies!” Yeah, yeah, whatever. Personally, I think one could argue that scary movies ≠ Halloween movies. Halloween movies usually have something to do with Halloween and don’t always have to

Did this teen drama crack the case on relatable television? By: Danielle Farrell Credit: Amazon Prime Video Picture this: a crisp breeze blows through your hair. The smell of pine trees envelopes you. A boat steadily whirs by. This isn’t me pitching you your next vacation — it’s me pitching your next binge-worthy show on Prime Video. If you read that first paragraph and felt compelled to lean in and embrace the vibes, “Sterling Point” is the show for you. But how did this “t

The neuroscience behind why we crave safe-fear during spooky season By: Mia Carrasco Loretta Young; Photographer unknown Do you ever find yourself needing a good cry? A release from built-up emotion that you haven’t had the chance to let go of? Do you seek out a movie that guarantees a sob or a heart clutch? I know I do, but I’ve never had a craving for a good scare. With spooky season upon us, horror fans make their best attempt at recruiting non-horror fans to join in what

A lone inflatable kayak vs. the most dangerous land mammal in the world … the internet is skeptical By: Kaitlyn Tarakji Credit: Ash Dykes Paddling into Danger Self-proclaimed adventurer Ash Dykes is kayaking the 434-mile stretch of the Sangha River, a core part of the Congo River Basin. Beneath its brackish waters, Nile crocodiles lurk near the surface while hippos patrol the muddy banks. Even outside the water, he is not alone. Beside a Raffia palm tree, a gorilla beats its

21 Costume Ideas: besties/duos, couples, last minute, pop culture moments and niches! By: Elle Lignarolo Credit: Patrick McMullan As soon as it hit Oct. 1, I convinced myself that autumn had arrived, that fall was finally falling… despite my being in Gainesville where the weather doesn't really change much. There’s a fall vibe, at least, and we can all agree that Halloween in our little college town creeps up on you quickly. In theory, picking out costumes is fun; in realit

What happens when we focus on who we want to be without acknowledging who we are? By: Michelle Ottinot Credit: The Comeback On July 10, the musician J. Cole had an industrial crane lower his Honda Civic onto the stage for thousands of fans to see. Though he came off as humble, likely intending it to be a moment of connection where fans say, “I’m not so different from you,” the effort it took to hover a car canceled out Cole’s motives. Where some see humility, I see a pattern

Important information to know before going to the polls this November By: Benanti Kaur Credit: Jeffrey Schreckengost/Pittsburgh's Public Source Between midterms, labs, packed schedules and trying to keep up with college life, staying up to date with politics is not always at the top of a student's to-do list. But somewhere in between studying for your next exam and figuring out your Halloween costumes, there’s another deadline you need to add to your calendar: Nov. 3. The 2

Anthony Vaccarello’s latest collection drips with success By: Sophia Cvetkovic Credit: Saint Laurent On Sept. 29, Saint Laurent debuted its Women’s Spring-Summer 2027 Collection at Paris Fashion Week. Designed by Anthony Vaccarello, the collection pays homage to the beauty of gold. Illuminated under Paris’ Eiffel Tower and several tiered candle chandeliers, the debut was a triumph for the fashion house. Anthony Vaccarello has been Saint Laurent’s creative director for the pa

Maybe the time we spend perceiving each other makes us just a little more than strangers By: Steffi Sarmiento Mena Credit: “Eavesdropping” by Vittorio Reggianini My whole life, I’ve been a listener. My specialty has always been listening in on conversations outside my own, settling in like a squatter. Growing up, I would sit in the car with my dad. At each red light, he would create voices and conversations for the people outside. I think a lot of us do that. Now, my friends

Ralph Lauren adores women, and this show proves it By: Carolina Castro Credit: Getty Ralph Lauren’s muse is an easily recognizable one. She’s an easygoing yet meticulous woman, who looks effortless despite the fact that she put hours of work into teasing her hair to achieve the perfect level of lived-in frizz. She’s cool and classic, putting her own twist on traditional styles. She can seamlessly transition a white button-down from hiding under a tailored blazer, to half-tuc