By: Morgan Goldwich Whether you live in a communal dorm room, a luxury apartment or one of Gainesville’s many rustic houses, your home should be a place of solitude after a long day. University of Kentucky gerontology professor Graham Rowles notes the strong evidence for people’s mood being influenced by their environment. He said that, […]
By Teal Garth Have you ever constructed the perfect outfit in your head, then you actually put it on and it just doesn’t add up? The feeling that your outfit is missing something that you just can’t put your finger on is frustrating to say the least, but we’re here to help. The key is […]
In building our print issue of Orange and Blue Magazine, we have chosen to feature brands and vendors that ebb against the grain of traditional manufacturing and retail models. Although advertising campaigns from large-scale brands may seem enticing with their exceptionally cheap prices this season, it is important to consider how our purchasing behaviors […]
By Mike Llerena With the end of “No-Shave November” merely a week away, I thought it’d be appropriate to pay tribute to the best celebrity facial hair. Be warned, this list is completely subjective and totally biased. 1. Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) Nick Offerman’s portrayal of “Parks and Recreation” character Ron Swanson is nothing short […]
By Tova Miller With the holiday season around the corner, it is important to have a few signature pieces to help you feel confident at any kind of holiday soirée. Black Friday is the perfect time to find these pieces, especially when you are a college student on a tight holiday budget. ** Note: You […]
By Karina Cuevas We’ve got quite a bit of time until the start of finals (thank goodness!), except I’m still freaking out about one thing: finding the perfect dress for graduation. The thought of a commencement in the early hours of a winter morning kind of gives me the chills — literally. But, nonetheless, here’s […]
By Alexandria Ugarte ‘Tis the season to wear boots, ladies. And we all know it’s a fairly short season around these parts, so we have to make the most of the little fall season – ahem, slightly cooler version of summer – mother nature bestows upon us. I personally own two pairs of boots that […]
By Phillip Heilman Well, another proud season of Florida football is soon coming to an end. Better get your party hats and kegs ready as all of Gainesville celebrates another national title. See, who even needs Urban Meyer? Not the Gators. Wait, what? Florida isn’t even going to make a bowl game? What the hell […]