Orange & Blue magazine - The Time Issue - Spring 2015

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The time issue | Spring edition 2015

MYSTERIOUS LEGENDS THAT NEVER DIE pg. 52

28 WAYS TO STAY SEXY ON THE GO pg. 42

UF'S NEW PRESIDENT: THE O&B EXCLUSIVE pg. 44

THE HOTTEST SPOTS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST pg. 48 OB| 1

ART DIRECTORS & PHOTO DIRECTOR

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR

Kelly volLmer & andrew kays

Amanda guillen, Andrea Sarcos & Kathryn williams

MULTIMEDIA DIRECTORS

anagabriela medina & hayli zuccola OB|2

SENIOR EDITORS

ellen villafuerte, taryn tacher & jennifer Cole

COPY EDITORS

colleen mctiernan & roberta fiorito

BLOG DIRECTOR & SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

briana anderson & alissa kotranza

Letter From the Editor

Once upon a time, Orange & Blue came out with an issue unlike the rest.

Since this magazine is published only once a semester, every issue means an all new staff, an all new look and a race against the clock.

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I'm overjoyed by their stunning Orange and Blue issue. As our world is ever changing, the staff was able to capture this through their editorial content, beautiful photos and design. I hope you enjoy this issue from over to cover.

What you feel between your hands is a glossy 25 stories dedicated to capturing the moment. It’s the story behind the story from the past, present and future. It’s about classics and comebacks, getaways and locals, legacies and legends, ends and beginnings. Even now, as I write my first and last letter from the editor of Orange & Blue, I am reminded that our time is incessantly fleeting. With a staff of 14 seniors, this magazine is one of the last things we will leave our mark on as undergrads.

So we shelled out for the fancy paper, secured the highest quality photos, played with a transcendent design, chased our stories all over the county, and added more pages than ever in an effort to make this issue one for the records.

Sincerely, Nicole Irving O&B Adviser

Thank you...

To our advisers Nicole Irving, Diane McFarlin, Ted Spiker, Spiro Kiousis, Helga Williams, Matt Sheehan, Hal Herman, Mike Foley, Rob Witzel and the Summer Journalism Institute.

Orange & Blue is published semi-annually by UF College of Journalism and Communications students in the Applied Magazines course. This issue was printed by Storter Childs. Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without written permission.

Orange & Blue is protected through trademark registration in the United States. Send letters to Box 118400, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32601.

Photo Credit Cover, Staff and Social Media Photos: Andrea Sarcos Cover Photo Assistant: Jonathan Church Art Director & Photo Director Staff Photo: Kelly Vollmer Cover Model: Amber Flaskey Styled by: Amanda Guillen, Kathryn Williams, Andrea Sarcos

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CONTENTS

O&B MAGAZINE | TIME ISSUE | SPRING 2015 lifestyle

health & technology 7 9

17 FIVE QUICK WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR TIME

SUPER FOODS, SUPER YOU

TIME SAVERS FOR THE BUSIEST OF DAYS

EAT TO A BETTER YOU

18 PLAY IT AGAIN

REVOLUTIONIZING MEDICINE...WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?

20 YOU ONLY LIVE (MORE THAN) ONCE?

TIME TO EAT! RECIPES FOR EVERY TIME

21 WRITTEN IN THE STARS

SPENDING TIME WITH THE TERMINALLY ILL

22 TIMELINES THROUGH THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

APPS TO GET YOU OUT OF BED ON TIME

24 WINE FOR THE AGES

NOT QUITE BACK TO THE FUTURE - EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY

25 EUROPEAN ESCAPE

ENTERING THE THIRD DIMENSION

10 RECIPES FOR ANY SCHEDULE

WHY VINYL IS STILL ON THE SHELF

REINCARNATION CHALLENGES THE STATUS QUO

12 FRIENDSHIP DEFIES TIME

YOUR DATE OF BIRTH AND YOUR FUTURE

15 SNOOZE NO MORE

WHAT PATH ARE YOU ON?

EUROPE: ABROAD AND OFF THE BEATEN PATH

28 THE NEXT-DOOR GETAWAY

VACATION DESTINATIONS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

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fashion & beauty

WINED AND TIMED

VINYL

SUPERFOODS

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15 THE FUTURE IS...NOW?

32 WOODSTOCK REVIVED THAT '70S STYLE

38 FLASHBACKS VINTAGE STORES IN GAINESVILLE GO GREEN

around town

TRENDING TIMEPIECES

44 THE FUCHS IS A GATOR

28 OF THE QUICKEST FIXES

46 THE TOWN THAT TIME FORGOT

40 WATCHES FOR EVERY OCCASION 42 GOOD LOOKS ON THE GO

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH UF'S NEW PRESIDENT A PEEK INTO OLD MICANOPY

48 GAINESVILLE BUCKET LIST ADD THESE TO YOUR BUCKET LIST NOW

50 A STEP BACK IN TIME

DUDLEY FARMS PRESERVES THE PAST

52 LINGERING LEGENDS

ALACHUA COUNTY'S HALLOWED HAUNTS.

54 MR. 2-BITS

HOMETOWN HERO - THE STORY OF MR. 2-BITS

BUCKET LIST

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56 LIVING EARTH OF KANAPAHA

GRAVEYARD SECRETS A LIVING LEGACY BURIED IN KANAPAHA

62 MESSAGE IN A CAPSULE

IT'S NOT A BOMB. UF'S NEWEST TIME CAPSULE.

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Health & Technology

Welcome to the future of food and innovative products. photo by Andrea Sarcos

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Super foo

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Super

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By Photo Jennifer Co s By A ndrea le sarco s

Dark, leafy greens

Leafy greens are at the top of every nutritionist’s must-eat list because of their anti-inflammatory and cancer fighting properties. Spinach is packed with vitamin K, which helps maintain strong bones. Studies also suggest spinach helps fight age-related brain decline. Similarly, kale has tons of vitamin A, a key nutrient in maintaining healthy eyesight. Other leafy green varieties include Swiss chard, bok choy and arugula. Rebecca Katz, a nutrition author and trained chef, suggests making loaded smoothies or large salads to get the recommended five to seven daily servings. “It’s not that daunting if you break it down,” she said.

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Blueberries

Referred to as “brain berries” by Steven Pratt, a California ophthalmologist and author, blueberries are known for their antioxidant powers in fighting off disease. The secret to this fruit’s success is the high amount of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are responsible for the blueberry’s darkcolored pigment, help improve memory functions and can even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, Pratt said. Blueberries also contain carotenoids, which help fight ultraviolet radiation damage and redness, thus preserving skin and preventing wrinkles. Pratt recommended eating one cup per day, either fresh or frozen.

Whole Grains

Eating whole, unprocessed grains offers several health benefits. High fiber levels help reduce inflammation and control blood sugar level, factors that lower the risk of diseases like diabetes and colon cancer. Oats help lower blood pressure and cholesterol while carrying anti-irritation properties for the skin, according to Pratt’s website, Superhealthyliving.com. Wholegrain breads and cereals are also great sources of fiber, iron and other vitamins.

These foods can help lower cardiovascular disease and obesity rates. For those who are gluten-intolerant, Pratt suggested quinoa. This whole grain is high in protein, magnesium and other heart-healthy nutrients. However, Pratt cautioned against products deemed gluten free. “Not all of them are whole grain, and you should aim for ones with at least three grams of fiber,” he said.

Wild Salmon

Wild salmon offers the highest level of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids compared to any other fish.

Omega-3s have superhero properties in the health world. They help decrease inflammation, which leads to a lower risk for several types of cancer, while also improving skin, cardiovascular, joint and eye health.

Specifically, Omega-3s could help decrease the risk for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness, according to Katz’s book, “Longevity Kitchen.” Additionally, these fatty acids have tons of vitamin D, which reduces the risk of cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.

Olive Oil

Known as a “good fat,” olive oil is full of monounsaturated fatty acids. Research suggests that consuming olive oil helps with overall brain function, memory improvement and slower aging processes. The rich source of antioxidants also helps maintain heart health, which is linked to cognitive strength, according to Katz’s “The Healthy Mind Cookbook.”

“Anything that’s an antioxidant is always going to be excellent,” she said. “It plays a huge role in longevity by obliterating the toxins, stress and rot in our bodies.”

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Entering The

third dimension

BY Andrew kays | Contributing writers Colleen Mctiernan & Anagabriela Medina

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uman beings are creatures of wear and tear. We’re soft and prone to breaking; once our bodies start to give out, there’s not much we can do to stop it. But new medical technologies are trying to turn that tide, and three-dimensional printing has been doing so in leaps and bounds.

Three-dimensional printing is pretty straightforward in theory.

Everything is made up of layers, whether it is atoms or cells or slices in a loaf of bread. The printer’s “ink” can be extremely versatile, from metal to plastic to stem cells.

While it is in the early stages, here are several prominent and lab-tested examples of the capabilities of 3-D printing.

Printing for Practice One of the most prevalent uses of 3-D printing in the field of medicine is allowing surgeons to practice on exact replicas of their patients.

Researchers like the University of Florida’s Frank Bova have developed procedures combining 3-D printed models with surgery simulators to give students as much realistic practice as possible. “[The simulators] create an environment to make mistakes,” Bova said.

Especially for procedures like brain or arterial surgery, there is no room for mistakes on real patients. Before this new technology, students in residency had limited exposure these surgeries. Three-dimensional printing creates a more controlled environment and lends itself to multiple attempts on easily and cheaply produced models.

Replaceable Organs Three-dimensional printers can also be used to print with live cells. Yong Huang, a UF professor whose research involves advanced human tissue fabrication, said there are three stages to printing with live cells; pre-printing, printing, and post-

printing. In pre-printing, researchers must create their bio-ink, which is typically made of a combination of whatever cell type the lab is working with, extracellular matrix material and the cell medium. Once that is done, the item in question can be printed. Because of the materials being used, after the organ is printed, it must be “placed inside of a bioreactor to allow the organ to maturate until it reaches the functionality it should have,” Huang said.

However, current organ printing has limitations. Because complex organs have to be created in layers of miniscule cells, the current finished products are still too immature to be used in humans. But researchers like Huang are continuing to move forward with their research, and his lab is spearheading a project to print a "multi-directional branching respiratory-like structure."

Personalized Drugs There may also be the opportunity to print personalized pharmaceuticals. Current dosages of medicine are extremely difficult to fit to every patient’s needs, leading to adverse effects from over- or underdosage on the liver, kidneys and targeted symptoms.

According to the University of Central Lancashire, one viable possibility is producing tablets layer by layer with a 3-D printer loaded with just the right amount of the organic chemicals needed. The “ink” could be purchased from a store and a prescription would allow for the proper model to be downloaded from the Internet.

As research shows, the life-extending benefits of medical 3-D printing are clear. The medical assets 3-D printing provides to both doctors and patients have the potential to make it one of the most exciting technological advances in medicine today.

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Recipes for any Schedule

BY Anagabriela Medina Photos by Anagabriela Medina

Crab Dip 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup imitation crab ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning salt pepper crackers Directions: 1. Mix ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Serve with your favorite crackers or vegetables.

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Tilapia in tomato Sauce 30 minutes Ingredients: 4 tilapia or cod fillets (8 oz) 6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 4 teaspoons butter or margarine ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips 1 small onion cut into ¼ inch strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. can stewed tomatoes salt pepper Directions: 1. Mix all dry ingredients into a separate bowl and dredge fish fillets in flour mix.

2. Add oil and butter into a non-stick skillet until hot. Add fillets and cook each side for four minutes.

3. Remove fillets from skillet and set aside. Keep skillet warm.

In the same skillet, saute bell peppers, onion, garlic and stewed tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to your liking.

4. Serve fillet on plate and pour sauce on top of fish. Garnish with parsley and slice of lemon.

Tres Leches Cake 1 hour 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 small can sweetened condensed milk 1 small can evaporated milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups Cool Whip 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla strawberries (optional) Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F and grease the baking pan.

2. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil and water into a large bowl until batter is smooth and pour into pan.

3. Bake cake as directed on box. Once finished, use a fork or chopsticks to poke holes into cake. These will help the cake absorb the milk mixture.

4. Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk and whipping cream in another bowl and pour over cake.

5. Mix Cool Whip with powdered sugar and vanilla to spread on top of cake. Garnish with sliced strawberries.

Cover and refrigerate cake for an hour or until the milk mixture has been completely absorbed.

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Pediatrics

Jenna Daniel, a freshman at the University of Florida studying microbiology, has always loved spending time with children.

The student volunteers program at UF Health Shands Hospital allows Daniel to spend a few hours entertaining children and help them to forget about the intimidating hospital atmosphere.

Friendship Defies Time

People of all ages find companionship in life's final moments

By Jennifer Cole and Briana anderson Photo by Andrea Sarcos

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he long hospital hallways, beeping monitors and heightened emotions can be overwhelming. But the friendly faces of the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital’s volunteer programs are helping to distract patients and make their treatment time more enjoyable. From pediatrics to the No One Dies Alone program, these volunteers are offering patients the chance to forget about their illness and helping to brighten their day.

* Indicates name changed per request

Every Tuesday evening, Daniel enters the Pediatric Emergency Department at Shands with a smile. “Spending time there every Tuesday night is always my favorite part of my week,” she said. From coloring and painting to stuffed animals and movies, she gets the chance to build a relationship with the kids, while offering parents a few hours to run necessary errands and relax. Above all other activities, she truly enjoys getting to learn a little bit about each of the children she interacts with. The pediatric emergency room is available for patients age 17 and under, and it has the capacity to treat 24,000 pediatric emergency patients annually.

“Leading the kids as they walk to their rooms is so rewarding when they are completely mesmerized by all the underwater themed decorations and wall art,” Daniel said. The nautical themed pediatric area is equipped with porthole windows, underwater images, oversized saltwater aquariums and separate waiting areas – "Red Fish" for sick children and "Blue Fish" for well children. “The children always love to point out Spongebob and Nemo when we’re walking through,” she said.

During her time volunteering, she had the chance to meet a 6-year-old boy named John*. “His mom had to run out and make an important work phone call,” Daniel explained. So she brought some coloring books and crayons to distract John from the reasons he was in the emergency room that evening. “He immediately lit up with a smile as he showed me which colors to use for the dinosaur that we were coloring together,” she said. The pair spent the rest of their time together talking about his friends, favorite television shows and hobbies.

The opportunity to meet children like John and spend time in the pediatric area of the emergency room has reminded Daniel why she aspires to become a pediatrician.

“Working with kids like them would make every day the best day for me,” she said.

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Adolescence

Maturity

For UF senior biology major Kerry Caputo, the need to help others has been an insatiable one. During her sophomore year, Caputo found herself yearning for more patient interaction as her love for medicine and giving back skyrocketed. She decided to join Streetlight, and since then, the program has been “the thing [she’s] most proud to be part of,” she said.

The cycle of life truly comes full circle during a patient’s final hours. Erin Kaplan, a master’s student in accounting at UF, witnesses these final hours during her shifts with the No One Dies Alone (NODA) program at Shands. The program calls on its list of volunteers during a patient’s final 24 hours of life. Patients typically have no family or friends caring for them at the time. The premise behind the program is that no patient should spend the last 24 hours of his or her life alone, Kaplan said. Sometimes volunteers are released after several hours of being there while other times they are present when the patient eventually passes.

Sponsored through the Department of Pediatrics and private donors, Streetlight is an adolescent support group for chronically and terminally ill patients ages 13 to 25. The program is broken into four support teams—sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, cancer and transplant—where student volunteers are assigned to meet the needs of individual patients, Caputo said. As transplant team captain, Caputo helps organize activities for patients during her three-hour weekly shifts. However, she said it’s rare for volunteers to the bare minimum. “The idea is to create a relationship,” she said.

Activities range from room visits and lounge hangouts to arts and crafts and even “end-of-chemo parties,” Caputo said. The program is made up of nearly 60 volunteers and 40 patients on any given day. Patients and families must request to be part of the program, which also offers laptops, video games, DVDs and musical instruments to help make their stay more comfortable. “Adolescence is such a formative part of your identity,” Caputo said.

“When you’re in the hospital during this time, you’re dealing with a lot more.”

One of Caputo’s fondest memories was in 2013 during Streetlight’s very own prom. A teenage girl was waiting for her new heart, which meant months spent at Shands, away from typical high school traditions like prom and graduation. Caputo recalled how the Streetlight community came together, dressed in gowns and tuxedos, to celebrate this important milestone in any teenage girl’s life.

The patient’s “Streetlight crush” even accompanied her with a corsage down the decorated hospital aisle.

“There are so many moments when I say, ‘Wow, this is such an incredible thing to be part of,’” Caputo added.

With great memories also comes great loss, and Caputo explained how becoming close to those who eventually pass away is hard to deal with. The program created a memory box tradition for families who have lost a child where volunteers can write notes about the patient and how they remember them. “I don’t like to call them patients,” Caputo said. “They’re friends.”

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Kaplan, 23, explained how each shift (and patient) is different. Some are alert and occasionally speak while others are fully medicated and barely conscious. Shifts involve sitting with the patients, helping them converse or eat and mostly just keeping them company. “You know going in what you’re there for,” she said. “You want to be there for them in that moment.” But sometimes, the interaction can feel meaningless, Kaplan added.

During one of her experiences, she sat with an elderly woman during what was thought to be her last hours. Kaplan was briefed beforehand and told that the woman hadn’t eaten or spoken in more than a day. When Kaplan entered the room, there was music playing, and the patient’s eyes were open with her legs slightly moving. However, Kaplan remained skeptical. Her shift shortly turned into hours of sitting with no communication. “She would just stare, but there was no interaction,” Kaplan said. “I kind of felt uncomfortable, but at the same time we formed some relationship.”

After several hours, the woman finally took her pills and ate some pudding. Eventually she even reached for Kaplan’s hand. When it was time for Kaplan’s five-hour shift to end, the woman didn’t let go. In fact, she spoke her first words of the day. “She said to me, ‘Thank you so much for being here honey’” Kaplan recalled. In that eye-opening moment, Kaplan said she was shocked. “You wonder sometimes if you’re even making an impact. She confirmed it.” The patient was later moved to hospice care.

More than anything, being part of NODA has given Kaplan a better perspective on life. “You’re sitting there with someone who’s passing,” she said. “You don’t know whether you’re making a difference, so you just keep doing what feels right.”

Snooze No More

By R o b e r ta F i o r i t o

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That dreadful noise... turn it off. Nine minutes later, the awful noise again. A few more snoozes, and you’re already late.

If you’re anything like the above when it comes to a morning routine, you understand the importance of waking up to an alarm. Enter five apps for your mobile device that make waking up less of a snooze and more of a breeze.

Waky

Free | Iphone

This free app employs real actors to call you at your desired wake up time. Choose from soothing male or female voices and transition calmly from sleep to awake. You can even pick Julia for weekdays and Tim for the weekend…it’s all up to you!

Free | Iphone & Android

CALM

The name alone is reason enough. Use it to meditate or set an alarm with the sound of soothing waves on a deserted beach.

The free app also includes beautiful scenery to wake up to. So although that early morning exam is hard to leave the sheets for, a scenic view of the ocean at dawn may de-stress your morning routine.

Free | Iphone & Android

SUNRISE

This aesthetically pleasing app is less alarm and more motivation to get your day started. Sunrise combines Facebook birthdays with Google Calendars in an easy-to-read list format to remind you of what’s in store for the day. This app is free for iPhone and Android users, so you’ll never miss a beat during your busy day.

$2 | Iphone

CAPSULE.FM ALARM clock XTREME

For only $2, this app allows you to set your alarm and be woken by a British female voice (“cheerio, it’s Miranda”) who will call you by name and tell you to get out of bed. She’ll then read you the news, local weather reports, Facebook events, Twitter notifications and even interesting facts. Just don’t pull a Joaquin Phoenix from the movie “Her” and fall in love with this one…

$1.99 | Android

Smarter than your standard phone alarm, this Android app allows you to wake up to your own music. You can also set the music to increase gradually in volume, or use an extra long snooze in order to avoid dismissing it accidentally. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can even set the app to force you to solve a math problem in order to snooze. But who’s feeling ambitious at 7 a.m., anyway?

The highest grossing film of 1989, “Back to the Future,” was not the first movie to dabble in time travel, but its imaginative glimpse of the future made it a hot topic. The second movie of the trilogy focused on the distant future 2015. When the main character, Marty McFly, time traveled to 2015, he encountered a mind-blowing world as vastly different from the life he left behind in 1985 as it is to the reality of today. Although technology has undoubtedly come a long way since the 1980s, 2015 might be a disappointment compared to all of the joking predictions of the forwardlooking filmmakers. After watching the movie, here’s a list of 15 things it expected from 2015.

1. Hover skateboards 2. Windows with scenery screens 3. Holographic advertisements 4. Flying cars 5. Food hydrators that add water to dehydrated foods 6. Fingerprint recognition technology for doorknobs and credit cards 7. Automated gas stations 8. Self-lacing shoes & size-adjusting clothes 9. No more lawyers 10. Perfect predictions of the weather 11. Automatic dog walkers 12. Glasses with phone capabilities 13. Using everyday garbage as fuel 14. Self-drying clothes 15. Retractable food gardens that come from the ceiling

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Lifestyle

Make the most of your time at home or on an adventure.

Your life done right. photo by Andrea Sarcos

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Five EASY ways to manage your time

By Ellen Villafuerte photo by Andrea Sarcos

Whether you’ve put off an important school assignment until the last minute or just haven’t been able to take a break between work and home life, you may feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider these tips to get the most out of your time.

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Wake up at the same time every day (yes, even on weekends)

Plan your outfit the night before

Create an hourby-hour schedule each day

Plan and make your meals at the beginning of the week

Make time for yourself

If you’re waking up at 8 a.m. one day and noon the next, your sleep schedule may be out of whack. Not having a set time to wake up can take a toll on how much energy you have, and in turn, affect how much you’re going to accomplish the following day.

By going to bed at about the same time every night, getting up in the morning will be easier. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to be an early riser.

Whether you’re a night owl or have a nine-to-five work schedule, find the time that works best for you.

This is an easy way to save a few minutes (or 20, if you can never decide what you should wear) each morning, especially if you have an early class or meeting to get to.

By taking the time at night to plan your outfit before going to bed, you won’t have to deal with the dreaded “I have nothing to wear” or “where is that one shirt?” ordeal. You could also do this to encourage yourself if you work out in the mornings. You can lay out your workout gear and shoes, and you’ll have one less excuse to avoid going out for that run you’ve been planning.

Planning each moment of your day might seem a little excessive, but by seeing every individual item you have for the day written out and scheduled, you’re much more likely to complete the tasks.

This can be done on a to-do list (you can write it on a simple piece of paper, and there are also some great ones you can find in Target and on Etsy.com), in a planner, your iCalendar, or all of the above if you’re a perfectionist. Plus, checking items off is satisfying, and it gives you motivation to keep up the good work.

Setting aside a couple of hours on Sunday night (or whichever day works best for you) to make or plan meals for the week is a huge time saver.

This will cut down the amount to do after work or class, and best of all, it will save money by not spending it on fast food (not to mention providing a healthier option). The best way to go about this is to purchase food containers and create your favorite meals that will last a couple of days. You can find cute bento boxes on Amazon or in stores to brighten up your meals.

It’s great to be a hard worker and maybe even an overachiever, but everyone has their limits. When you plan each day, don’t forget to set aside some alone time for yourself, as well as for friends and family and any other special person in your life. If you know you have a lot on your plate and someone asks for more work or favors from you, know that it’s OK to say no sometimes.

Coworkers and friends will (and should) understand and respect how well you manage your time and priorities. If they don’t, you may want to reconsider your relationship with that person.

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P l ay i t a g a i n

by Hayli Zuccola photo by Andrea Sarcos

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ime is an inescapable, everchanging element of our lives.

While music is the one constant not even time can touch, music forms are another story. As technology seemingly takes over, certain forms of music like 8-track and cassette tapes don’t have the strength to last. Somehow, vinyl records have managed to stick around.

Despite this online world we live in, record stores still exist. Tucked away behind city streets, these hidden gems have their own unique personalities that help keep the record industry alive.

Scrunched in on North Main Street and marked by a vibrantly painted toucan is the entrance to Arrow’s Aim Records.

Though it’s a fairly new store, Daniel Halal and his business partner designed the store around the classics by focusing on buying and selling used records.

Like other vinyl enthusiasts, Halal became interested in records because of the collecting aspect.

hopefully have like a taste beyond what is presented to you.”

Nearby on Southeast First Street is Hear Again Music and Movies. Andrew Schaer started working at the store in 1995 and bought it years later after the original owner retired. Despite its long history, Hear Again carries newly released records.

As to why vinyl is picking back up again, Schaer has an interesting theory.

“I think it has more so to do with the fact that a lot of people who are coming into them again have been listening to MP3s for so long that their ears and their souls are screaming for something better,” he said.

Besides vinyl having its own appealing aspects, record stores make the process of collecting vinyl more exciting than browsing the Internet with a digital shopping cart.

Halal said digital music “has almost this like robotic, kind of weird computer coldness,” and lacks the warmth vinyl has.

“Record stores, they’ve always been an amazing place to visit, an amazing place to go spend some time in you know, and just get lost in it,” Schaer said. ”It’s far more satisfactory to be in the store and actually feel it, hold it, and once you decide ‘oh yes, I am not putting this down.

This is coming home with me.’”

The love of vinyl isn’t limited to a certain generation either. Arrow’s Aim has customers ranging from 8 to 80 years old.

Though digital music is thriving, record stores and vinyl aren’t disappearing any time soon.

Halal isn’t completely devoted to vinyl though. What he really cares about is the music and that people listen to something new.

“Personally I think it’s a part of our culture that’s definitely worth preserving,” he said. “I think it would be pretty depressing to not be able to walk around in record stores.”

“I was always just kind of like a collector dork,” he said. “The used records just kind of spoke to that part of me.”

“There’s so much richness to come from music in general, to miss out on that is a huge bummer,” he said. “You should

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You only live once?

By Amanda GUillen

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Drake, a rapper for Young Money Entertainment, made the word popular in his song “The Motto.” He preaches about living life to the fullest because this is your only chance to live.

What if you live more than once - YLMTO? Another theory contradicts Drake’s catchy chorus – reincarnation.

The belief that our souls have lived more than once in different lifetimes dates back to ancient times.

Hinduism and Buddhism share similar beliefs that reincarnation revolves around the concept of reaching a higher level of spiritual wisdom and coming back to a physical form to learn lessons to get to that highest level.

In Kabbalah, an ancient sect in Judaism, one’s soul comes back for correction.

A general concept dictates that our souls come back to learn lessons that were not fixed or learned in past lives.

Brian Weiss, a psychiatrist and chairman emeritus of

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psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, even believes that therapy can attempt to tap into these past lives to help with problems in this life.

Weiss, author of "Many Lives, Many Masters" and other books based on the concept of past lives, also holds workshops where people can attempt to tap into these past lives and know who they were. A high-profile business woman in this lifetime could regress and find that she was a male peasant in another lifetime, always serving the rich.

The possibilities are endless.

Although there is no real defining theory accepted in the scientific world, there is a great deal of research being done on the matter.

So YOLO? Maybe Drake wasn’t refuting reincarnation, but encouraging people to live life to the fullest, have fun with life and not get stressed over the small things.

So no matter if you believe in reincarnation, or think this is our last time on earth – a general lesson we can all learn is to seize the day with YOLO as our rallying cry.

written in the stars

By Taryn Tacher | Photos by Chaorui Wu

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housands of years ago, skywatchers studied the stars. Later, the Greeks systematized astrology around the fourth century B.C. Since then, the field has expanded and become an integral part of many people’s lives.

“The basic premise of astrology is that time has quality,” astrologer Katarina Campagnola said.

She means the day we are born is anything but arbitrary.

It sets the precedent for what type of person we will be, what we will enjoy doing and what strengths and weaknesses will be bestowed upon us.

"The moment of your birth is a perfect manifestation of who you are.”

Campagnola said the circumstances of spatial objects at the specific instant when a life begins are evidenced in every aspect of one’s personality, demeanor and destiny.

The sun’s placement on our day of birth represents our

purpose in life, and the moon’s location symbolizes our soul. Venus determines what we like and what attracts us.

“Astrology is the cosmic language of the planets and the sky,” Campagnola said. “It is an amazing tool for selfdiscovery, growth and development.”

To many, astrology encompasses both art and science to create a methodology that appeals to both the dreamers and the realists. It is abstract, yet concrete. It highlights differences, yet creates a commonality among people who belong to the same astrological sign. It has the ability to lead us through life with a better sense of who we are and what our role in society ought to be.

In a world full of uncertainties, we are all looking for guidance, for answers and for something to believe in.

I’ve found that Astrology describes the people we are on the inside. It provides us with a spiritual realm for understanding our mental and emotional compositions.

“The cycle of the planets reflects life events and also gives time perspective,” Campagnola said.

Though astrology cannot predict exactly how our lives will unfold, it’s said that it can set the tone for how we choose to live out our futures. Time may be neverending, but the time each of us has is finite. Astrology could help us maximize that time and make sense of the kinds of people we grow up to be. It might lead us down the path we were intended to follow, allowing us to fully develop into the people that the sun, moon, planets and stars could have decided we will be.

“Your birth chart is not an accident,” she said. “Each chart is perfect. The moment of your birth is a perfect manifestation of who you are.”

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TIMELINES THROUGH THE T h e E a r ly C o l l e g e C r e d i t T i m e l i n e :

With the advent of AP classes, early college and dual enrollment program, more and more students are starting their college career ahead of time. Sometimes exceeding 30 credit hours, these students are often semesters ahead in their timeline and have the opportunity to finish college early.

Aliyah Chance - Advertising - Second Year Junior “You get to be influenced by so many different people and diversity.”

"As you’re around so many people you have the highs and lows of people getting all these internships…and you’re not in a place to do that.

Sydney Richardson - Digital Arts and Sciences - Fourth Year Senior "I love my major. I think it’s perfect for me but sometimes because it’s so perfect, I find that I haven’t deviated…gotten out of my comfort zone. I got a job in December.

I’m going to work as an iOS developer in San Francisco.”

Alexia Fernandez - Journalism - Third Year Junior “Maybe I thought I had a lot to learn as a freshman. I’m not saying I know everything.

But I don’t believe I can learn everything I need to learn in school. Experience is everything in this industry.”

The Transfer Timeline:

Not every student starts at the university they earn their degree from when they decide to go to college. Some students transfer in from community colleges or other universities. These students experience a change of focus and perception as they step into a new college reality toward graduation.

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College is a time that young adults not only develop their minds through education, but also through social interactions in a new environment with new people. However, for every student, and every major, the timeline by which students make their way through school varies.

By Kathryn Williams and Andrea Sarcos Photos by Andrea Sarcos

The Traditional Four-Year Timeline:

When we grew up, many of us dreaming of college, we always spoke of our collegiate time in terms of a fouryear education. The “four-and-out” plan is what is usually considered the standard, or the more traditional way of making the motions through schooling. Having four full years, these students have the ability to truly develop a love and understanding for their major.

Camila Guillen - Photojournalism - Fourth Year Senior “It’s stressful. I never thought that it would become this stressful. But it’s fun. It’s fun seeing freshman, and knowing that you were at that point once, and you’re almost done.

“I feel like I have a better perception of how to portray my subjects, since I’m a photographer. I feel like I’ve grown a lot."

William C. Jackson - English - transfer “In 2003, I graduated from high school.

I was told I didn’t have the accolades or the grades. I was forced by my parents to apply here. My entire family went here. I applied anyway…didn’t get accepted. I came to UF in 2013. It’s a very different animal than a community college. You don’t want to be a freshman and make all the mistakes. You have to know about budgeting. You have to be mature enough to manage your life. This is an undertaking. I kind of wish I had those skills in 2003. But now I’m almost 30.”

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Some students don’t have the ability to stop after they receive their bachelor's. Due to the nature of their major, or the nature of their ambition, they will go on to receive an advanced degree, stretching their timeline.

Oliver Telusma - Political Science -First Year Freshman “When I got on campus, the first thing was studies. The second was get involved."

“In everything I do I want to make a change. My goal is to be President of the United States. That’s my goal. That’s what I want to do. Seriously. Whether I’m president of the United States, or if I’m a janitor, everything I do, I want change to be at the head of it.”

-Telusma plans to attend law school

The Change-of-Major Timeline:

Some students get to college, and their original plans don’t necessarily pan out. When they change their major, sometimes semester plans extend (or shrink) as they go through schooling. For some, it lifts a burden of a frustrating major, and for others it’s just more work.

Nathalie Chyvik - English - Second Year Sophomore “If I did finish [philosophy] it would have taken too long to graduate. And I’m on a scholarship for four years only...It feels a little weird [being a sophomore]. I still feel I have a lot left to learn, and I'm just getting accustomed to things here."

Tyler Nereim - English - transfer “When I came in I wanted to tell ridiculous stories, fantastical things, fantasy, science fiction. That kind of thing fascinated me...I’m more focused on a more day to day, more slice-of-life style. I’m moving toward a more practical form of storytelling.”

Kaylis Baxter - Sociology and African American Studies - Second Year Junior “African-American studies isn’t something that’s studied in high school, so I studied that. Sociology — because it’s not always the people that are in trouble, it’s the social structures.

So we have to change those."

“You can get a job with just a bachelor’s degree.”

“It’s gotten easier, and the university seems smaller. I’m always in one place.”

Ciara Leyva - Neuroscience - Second Year Sophomore “[Changing majors] is kind of stressful. The university puts a lot of pressure on critical tracking courses."

“I definitely can say that going to a university, getting away from home…you grow as a person. That’s one of the best parts. You still went out on your own in the first steps...learning more about yourself and other people.”

Gloria Maco - Accounting - Second Year Sophomore “At first I wanted to be an accounting major because of the money…but then something about it was hard for me. I’ve never been challenged the way accounting challenges me.

I went into education. Teaching kids was hard, especially when English is your second language."

"I went into accounting again. I know it was hard, but it was challenging and I know I can make a difference."

“You have to have a balance. I would always study and always be in my room all the time, because I thought that was the only way to get an A. But that’s not true."

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Wine for the ages

For centuries, the wine business has been an influential aspect in the marketplace. From bold Bordeaux to fruity Pinots, there’s a reason why consumers spent $623 million in off-premise wine sales this January alone, according to Wineandvines.com. But how long should certain wines age? In fact, which wines are even supposed to age at all?

By Jennifer Cole photo by Andrea Sarcos

Red Wine

Traditionally, red wine is thought to need years of cellar time before consumption. This is because the high level of acid and tannins (a structural compound found in the grape skins that acts as a preservative) make for a strong combination. Aging wine in oak barrels helps to extract the tannins over time, which leads to a longer bottle life, said Mercy Olmstead, an assistant professor and fruit extension specialist at the University of Florida. “Aging wine brings out more mature flavors that are not there when it’s bottled.”

Generally, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah can age between five and 10 years, but this varies greatly depending on the wine’s quality. Olmstead said that Bordeaux blends could age for up to 20 years because of the high level of tannins and subsequent bottle life.

Some varieties of Pinot Noir can last for years. “This is the grape used in French Burgundy, and some of these wines can last a long, long time,” said Charles Sims, a professor in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at UF. However, there’s an exception to every rule. Olmstead said other types of Pinot Noir should not be aged for long because the fruity aromas don’t last over time.

Sims also added that aging potential varies and depends on the wine’s initial quality, the location that the grapes were grown, the year and the style of wine.

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White Wine

Other wines are better young. Moscato, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio should typically be consumed within two to five years of bottling or else their smells begin to deteriorate. Similarly, Riesling and Chenin Blanc should be bottled for no more than five years. “They are both very fruity wines…so they don’t last as long in the bottle,” Olmstead said.

But like red wine, there are exceptions for certain whites. Olmstead noted that some Chardonnay could stay bottled for up to 15 years because it is typically aged in oak.

Likewise, Sims said there are a few Riesling and Chenin Blanc late-harvest dessert wines, which could potentially age for decades. Again, it all depends on the type and variety of wine.

Still confused? Don’t worry. Olmstead said that bottle color could be a good indication of aging potential. If it’s clear, the wine should be consumed immediately.

If the bottle has a dark-green or brown hue, it can age. This is due to the darker bottle’s ability to block out sunlight — making flavor degradation harder, she said.

“In general, it’s better to drink a wine too early than wait too long,” Sims added. “Most ‘everyday wines’ are designed and meant to be consumed within five years.”

European-escape

Memories from my months abroad BY andrea sarcos Photos By ANdrea Sarcos

Photo By jade mauduit

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uring the summer of 2014, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Europe with approximately 100 other students from the College of Journalism and Communications. I signed up alone and was hesitant that I wouldn’t connect with anyone in such a large group. Needless to say, my apprehension was changed as a result of these memorable moments.

Paris: The City of Love When I got there: A hopeless romantic who just got out of a longterm relationship After I left: Reaffirmed my belief that love will find you when you least expect it I met up with a high school friend who was studying in Paris and he introduced me to his friend Thomas, whose nickname was Toto. He was welcoming and sweet, but I didn’t expect to have a romantic rendezvous with him for the next few days. Toto showed me around Paris, and we met up the next day for dinner at Le Jardin des Pâtes, a charming restaurant with beautiful plants.

As I drank my glass of red wine and stared at the handsome man sitting across from me, I couldn’t help but smile and feel grateful for memorable moments connecting with strangers. We planned to meet again, this time under the Eiffel Tower. I forgot to mention that I’m late to everything, and I sprinted the half mile from the metro station to the Eiffel Tower, my heart pounding out of my chest, fearful that I missed him. He was there, waiting patiently.

I could have sworn I was in a movie from the moment I saw the tower, to the last moments of the sunset, sharing a kiss with him.

Saint-Malo: The City of Spontaneity When I got there: Wanted nothing but to go back to my lover in Paris After I left: I got by with a lot of help from my friends With our bottles of wine that we smuggled from Paris in hand, my study abroad friends and I knew time was of the essence during the one night we had in this historic, walled city by the English Channel. While walking around the city, we met a group of college girls who were celebrating the end of exam week. We were invited inside their home after a bucket of water was dumped on our heads for being too loud on the quiet cobblestone street. Mallaury, one of the sweet French girls, invited us out to a small club afterward, and we danced all night with hardly enough time to sleep before the next city.

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London: The City of Adventure When I got there: A Venezuelan with an American accent who didn’t know who Big Ben was After I left: A newfound sense of direction with a possible future career in international photojournalism I turned my worry into wonder during one of my daily explorations, discovering Krishna lunch on the University of London campus. For a moment I was transported onto the lawn at the Plaza of the Americas. I decided to talk to a stranger named Jonah, a chemistry student who sported a messy bun and scraggly beard. We shared a love of cycling. A week later I found myself riding alongside him and thousands of other cyclists during London’s Critical Mass, a monthly bike ride that occurs in different cities all over the world. I had an extra three days in London after the study abroad program ended, and Jonah welcomed me into his home (which to my surprise turned out to be a squatter’s house, an illegally occupied abandoned building). It had everything you needed: electricity, water, Internet, a kitchen and 12 roommates. They had been living there for six months and treated each other like family, traveling together from building to building, eviction after eviction. I was surrounded by musty smells, dirty floors and decaying walls in the three-story building. I won’t say living here was easy, but it was definitely worth getting to know people who lived in this alternative community.

Back in America I spent another month in Europe after the program ended, backpacking through five other major cities. While those adventures were unforgettable, I learned the most during the first month with the study abroad program. The moments that changed me the most were the ones where I found myself alone, seeking adventure, embracing change and interacting with strangers. From meeting a lover in Paris, to staying with squatters in London, I realized the incredible power of raw human connection. Without the use of technology, my photojournalism passion was reignited along with a future career working internationally.

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W The next-door getaway

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eekend vacations can be great, but they can also be a hassle to plan. Although your favorite spots may be far off and exotic, flights can be pricey and spending more time in the car than at your vacation spot isn't ideal. For a weekend holiday, you need to find a convenient place that can help you relax and have fun, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with your family, a significant other or flying solo.

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TWO Hour Drive -Catch the sunset at Clearwater Beach $ -Grab a grouper sandwich at Frenchy’s Original Café $ -Check out the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to dolphins Winter and Hope, the stars of the “Dolphin Tale” movies $$ -Go on a dolphin sighting boat tour in Clearwater Harbor $$

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Vintage, accessories and products galore.

Watch what you wear. photo by Andrea Sarcos

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Fashion and Beauty

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Woodstock revived

By Briana Anderson and Roberta Fiorito Photos by Andrea sarcos Assisted by JOnathan Church and Jasmine wildflower

Under the setting sun, songs of laughter and the whisper of simpler times drift through the ebbing heat of the day. Crocheted knits and layered silks recall the peaceful vibes of an era not so long ago, an era crowned in flowers and a counterculture movement that sparked it all. Modern Bohemianism. Alternative thinking, living, doing, dressing. Clashing patterns find peace here, and layers need not mean warmth, but reconcile themselves in cool fabrics and loose draping. What you're searching for, we've found. So join the soul children and free yourself of convention.

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On Victoria: Lace dress Forever 21, Bib necklace - Francescaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collections, Boots - Minnetonka.

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On Victoria: Crochet Top - Forever 21, Paisley shorts - Zara, Ankle boots - Urban Thread, Cuff - Forever 21. On Zac: Shirt Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End, Denim - Levi Strauss & Co., Shoes - Johnston and Murphy. On Rebecca Adams: Jumpsuit - ASOS, Vest - LF, Druzy necklace Earthbound Trading Company, Wedges ShoeMint.

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Flashbacks: Bringing the Eco-friendly Past and Present Together story BY KATHRYN WILLIAMS PHOTOS BY KATHRYN WILLIAMS

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f you visit 107 N. Main St. in Gainesville, a location catty-corner to The Top, there is a palm tree. To you, the plant is just another tall, iconic symbol of Florida.

But to Steve Nichtberger, it shows the passage of time, because when Flashbacks Recycled Fashions opened in 1986, the tree was no taller than a toddler.

“It didn’t hit me how long time had passed,” Nichtberger said, looking back at a framed photo behind the Flashback’s counter, portraying the original store and the young tree.

Sandy’s and Persona, other vintage and consignment stores, were already in business when Flashbacks started, making them the first three big consignment stores in town.

Nichtberger said, Sandy’s had a different vision and Persona was strictly vintage, making Flashbacks unique.

“Even though the name is Flashbacks, our clothes are as modern as they can get secondhand,” Nichtberger said. “The furniture and home décor is the retro vintage stuff.”

Walking into Flashbacks, a customer sees just what Nichtberger described.

Recognizable clothing from various current stores to the left, various odds and ends to the right (paintings, dishes, housewares, furniture, typewriters) and a smaller selection of vintage garments in the back.

Many shoppers do not realize that the store was the brainchild of a group of self-proclaimed hippies.

Nichtberger came to the Gainesville area to study computer science at the University of Florida in 1977. He graduated and did work in the field, but he and his group of friends had something else in mind.

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“About however many years ago, 1983, ’84, there were a bunch of hippies who wanted to start something,” Nichtberger said.

“For quite a few years, we were talking about it, and one day I had the nerve to say to everyone, there were 14 of us, ‘Let’s do a consignment store.’”

Quickly, Nichtberger said, the group went from 14 to six to four, until the current owner was the only one left. The problem with the phrase “consignment store” is that his 13 other friends related only to Goodwill. In fact, the words “recycled” or “consignment” were not really part of the vocabulary back then.

“You have to put it in perspective and time,” Nichtberger said.

“Back then, people thought of used as Salvation Army and Goodwill. People didn’t buy used.”

It wasn’t until the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in 1990 that Nichtberger said Flashbacks was the hippest store because it was recycling clothing before anyone else.

The store started selling only clothing items but eventually expanded to include the other items. Flashbacks moved to its current location in August and rented out the rest of the floor in December.

“What I realized when I was younger, in this business, you don’t create anything, you don’t destroy anything,” Nichtberger said. “You give a few bags away along the way. It’s as close to zero impact as possible.”

Now, Nichtberger and his wife travel the South and Northeast, from flea markets to auctions, to find the best items to sell to their Gainesville clientele.

On a normal Friday, Nichtberger and his wife will be at an auction. Part of the fun for him, and the customer, is the “treasure hunt.” “[My wife asked], ‘Would you rather be sleeping or going to the flea market?’” Nichtberger said. He answered the flea market.

“It’s the joy of discovery, and you meet people.”

Their daughter Tatum works alongside them and watches over the store in their absence. “[Working with family] has its ups and downs,” Tatum said.

It’s Tatum’s belief that today’s culture lends itself to a store like Flashbacks.

“There’s just of group of people that love thrifting, and we have regulars,” Tatum said.

The most exciting thing about bringing old items to his customers is the fact that they find intrinsic value in the unique items purchased, Nichtberger said.

“My wife and I look at each other some days and say, ‘Really?

How do we do this everyday?’ I’m making money having the time of my life.”

Nichtberger and daughter Tatum work behind the counter at flashbacks helping check out a customer. Nichtberger, his wife and Tatum work in the store together, where they sell vintage and recycled fashions.

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ver wonder what happened to those acid-wash jeans from two decades ago that you sent to Goodwill in a cleaning purge? Well, as the wise Macklemore once sang, “One man’s trash, that’s another man’s come-up.”

And Jeci Lazo, a retro enthusiast, has come up on a lot of “trash.” Vintage stores and yard sales have become popular fashion hubs for people, like Lazo, dedicated to a retro lifestyle.

by AMANDA GUILLEN OB: How did you get into dressing like that? What are your OB: Where do you mostly shop and find retro biggest influences? clothes?

JL: My mother. My mom is very, very, very retro. You JL: I go to a lot of vintage shops and thrift shops. can’t get any more retro than that. My mother taught me Some pieces I get at regular stores like Ross and how to bargain shop. I’ll come back with a dress and we’ll H&M. Sally’s Sensibles, Goodwill, they sell vintage look up the name of the brand together. And magazines, clothes too. I have found a lot of my stuff at yard a lot of glamour magazines and style channels but mostly sales and Goodwill. Retro clothes come back from my mother. Oh, and Marilyn Monroe. the 60s or 70s era and if you get one of these older ladies with style you will find the best clothes OB: What’s your favorite outfit? ever. Jackets, boots, cardigans - I wear a lot of JL: My sundresses with my knee-high boots and my jean those. I’ve found clothes with tags still on them in jacket. That jean jacket I got at Goodwill. The original price yard sales. They never wear it and it sits in their was $125, I got it for $6. My favorite sundress I bought at a closet for years. yard sale for $1. We looked up the price and it was $238.

I can’t remember the brand, but it was a very expensive brand name.

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BY Ellen Villafuerte Photos By ANdrea Sarcos | Styled by andrea sarcos & Amanda guillen

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atches aren’t just for telling time — they make a statement. That’s why watches come in so many styles: diamonds, leather, sleek, sporty and oversized, to name a few. Whether you wear a watch to keep yourself on track or you love the way it looks with your outfit, there are many ways to wear a timepiece. These are just three different kinds of watches to add to (or start) your collection:

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The ready-to-work watch

You don’t want to show up for an interview or any other professional setting wearing something too flashy. Consider investing in a watch that goes well with your suit and says to others that you’re ready to work. It’s also helpful to have a professional-looking watch to avoid being the person at the meeting who constantly checks his/her phone for the time. Good choices for this category include classic, stainless steel, gold or silver watches.

The everyday watch

This is the one you want to keep on your bedside, when you’re in a hurry to start your day and don’t have too much time to think about how to accessorize your casual outfit. You’ll want to wear it when heading to school or running errands. Consider a boyfriend watch (oversized, more masculine than feminine), a neutral watch (single color or material), or one with rubber straps, if you work out often.

The date night watch

End your day of casual or business wear by switching out your watch for one more appropriate for a date or a night out on the town. A rose gold, thin strap or feminine watch is your best bet for this occasion.

Also consider ones that make a statement if your outfit is tame: a leopard- or tortoise-print strap or a watch that doubles as a bracelet will add that extra flair to your ensemble.

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Good Looks on the Go

By Anagabriela Medina

There never seems to be enough hours in the day, but that shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop you from taking on the world looking your best. This guide will help you spend less time worrying about how you look and more time enjoying yourself wherever your next adventure takes you.

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Around Town

Changing times and frozen places. photo by Andrea Sarcos

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The Fuchs is a gator An exclusive interview with UF President Dr. Kent Fuchs Story by Kelly Vollmer Photo By Kelly Vollmer

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here’s a saying that goes, “the only constant in life is change.” This is especially true for the University of Florida this year, with widespread construction going on and a new president. Orange and Blue Magazine sat down with UF President Dr. Kent Fuchs to ask about his life beyond the office and whether change is a good thing.

O&B: Have you met a lot of people since you’ve been here?

President Fuchs: I was in Publix Friday

night and because people know the position, the president of the university, people have seen my picture. A college student came up to me and said “I know you!” (Fuchs laughs) and I said “Yes!” and we shook hands. So, I have fun with that, I do.

O&B: Of all the places you’ve been to, what is your favorite place that you have traveled to or seen?

President Fuchs: I enjoy traveling to new

places, but I think worldwide it would be Norway. It reminds me of my childhood growing up in Alaska. For our 25th anniversary, we bought tickets that were around-the-world airline tickets. We started in New York and flew west and went to China, and then to Turkey, and then Norway and back to the U.S. Of that trip, Norway was my favorite. We went up past the Arctic Circle. You could see the northern lights there almost every night.

O&B: We talked about abroad, but what about in town? What are your favorite places in Gainesville or favorite restaurants?

President Fuchs: I have not invested

much time in exploring Gainesville yet.

I love all kinds of barbecue, and I love Adam’s Rib so far. I think my favorite place my wife Linda and I have been to is this Italian restaurant called Amelia’s.

O&B: Tell us about your family.

President Fuchs: I’ll start with children.

So my wife and I have been married for 35 years, and we have four children ranging from ages 24 to 30. They’re all out of the house, they’ve all finished college and one of them is married and has a son that is 6 months old. (Smiling, Fuchs pulls out his phone, whose lockscreen background is the picture of a wide-eyed baby) This is my grandchild.

Isn’t he cute? His name is Henry. I used to have Linda’s picture as a screen saver, then I had my sailboat, and now I have my grandchild.

O&B: You mentioned your sailboat. Is that something you like to do?

President Fuchs: It’s my big hobby. It is

currently in a barn in upstate New York.

It’s a 23-foot sailboat and it has a keel but it’s not a big boat; you can’t stay in it overnight. It’s just a lot of fun. So when I take my vacation in August, I will go up to New York and put it in the water and go sailing. I learned when I was provost at Cornell. I hosted a retreat for some deans in the new sailing center building.

At the end of it they took us out sailing and I got addicted so I took lessons and loved it. Here, I’m looking forward to going over, probably to St. Augustine, to go sailing. One of the advisers has invited me to Lake Wauburg to go sailing and that’s what I’ll do eventually.

“This is the

balance of having a goal you want to achieve and pursuing it even when there are obstacles in the way.”

O&B: in your undergraduate education, what did you want to be when you grew up?

President Fuchs: In my first two years of

college I wanted to either be a physicist or to start my own company of some type. The latter part of my sophomore year I switched from physics to engineering. But I did switch again my senior year. The roommates I had my senior year were involved in a church that had a very charismatic pastor.

I started going to it my third year in college. This pastor had been a professor previously at seminary overseas, and he influenced about 100 or so of those college students to go into some sort of full-time ministry. So I actually was influenced to switch from engineering to go to seminary. But about my second year of divinity school I decided what I really wanted to do was to be a college teacher. I didn’t think that my seminary studies were going to be the right path to help me become a college teacher so I switched back to engineering. I finished my divinity degree in Chicago and went from there to the University

of Illinois, which had a big engineering college, where I did my graduate studies in engineering. So I did switch, physics, electrical computer engineering, divinity studies then back to engineering. All of those endeavors helped me in some way.

O&B: What do you think of all the changes with construction on UF’s campus?

President Fuchs: What I really like is how

some of the new buildings, for example Heavener Hall, look like they've been there for a long time. This beautiful building just came out and did not disrupt in any way the architecture of the campus, but yet it’s distinctive and new. I think that’s the ideal facility. It provides space that’s really usable to students. Heavener Hall actually makes that part of campus more attractive than it was before. This campus has huge potential for the future for making it even more beautiful. The more I see it and think of it compared to where I’ve been ... it really is strikingly beautiful.

O&B: How do you know when to make a change and when to just let things stay the same as they’ve always been?

President Fuchs: In my own life there is this balance between pursuing something that I felt that I was good at versus being persistent when I didn’t feel I was good at it but knew there was a goal that really should be achieved.

When I went back to graduate school for engineering it was a Ph.D. program and I was competing with students that had not had this three-year diversion in seminary. I really struggled my first two, maybe even three years. It was a fiveyear program. I went to school a long time. But I’m so grateful that I pursued something that I felt I was behind all of my classmates in terms of skill, knowledge and ability because it was a goal I wanted to achieve. I knew that if I was going to teach college students I needed to have that Ph.D. degree in engineering. It wasn’t until the fourth and fifth year that I actually began to sort of flourish in the environment I was in. It was when I had finished all the coursework and was able to sort of be more innovative on my own and do research. It was at that point that I showed some abilities that some of my classmates didn’t have. If I had just pursued what I was good at, I would’ve gotten out of engineering graduate school, would not have finished my seminary and who knows what I would have been good at. This is the balance of having a goal you want to achieve and pursuing it even when there are obstacles in the way. I think that the issue is how do you find out what that goal is, and for me that has changed several times.

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The Town that Time Forgot

by Roberta Fiorito | photos by Andrea Sarcos

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welve miles from Gainesville, down a shady two-lane road lined with canopy oaks, lies a town untouched. Remembered through Gainesville native Tom Petty’s “A Mind With a Heart of its Own,” few have really experienced the deep-rooted wonders of the place. Wraparound porches surround once bright-colored houses whose sidings have faded. Antique shops wait patiently with wide open doors, ready to welcome the newest visitor to its unknown treasures.

Micanopy is, in itself, a hidden gem. Founded in 1821 by the Seminole tribe, the town is believed to be the oldest inland town in Florida, according to its historical society.

Chief Micanopy built his capital village at the crossroads of two Indian trails, and his name stuck to the community.

The most prominent landmark of 600-person Micanopy is the historic Herlong Mansion located on Cholokka Boulevard, the main drag that runs past the rocking chairs, vintage shops and Spanish moss that hangs solemnly from each tree.

Carolyn and Stephen West have owned Herlong since 2007 after selling their inn in Key West and moving to the small community.

“My absolute favorite part of the place is nature,” Carolyn said. “Right now is the most beautiful time of year for us.

The orange trees, the wisteria is blooming…nature is the best part of it.”

Upheld by four Corinthian columns reminiscent of more elegant times, the inn boasts 10 antique-filled rooms, two cottages and a large water tower (unused). Ghost stories of the place could fill tomes. One in particular, the story of Inez Herlong-Miller, is a popular tale of the inn, though

the owners write on their website that “the story is not true” and they therefore “do not promote it.”

As the tale goes Inez, one of the children of Zeddy Clarence Herlong and Natalie Simonton, the original owners, died suddenly in one of the rooms of the inn after buying back her siblings’ claims on the house as left through their mother’s will. She supposedly felt guilty for the animosity this caused within the family, and died alone in her sister’s bedroom on the second floor. The legend says that those with dark or sinister natures may experience nightmares, hear strange noises or even see the lights go on and off, seemingly of their own accord, according to Herlong Inn’s website.

“All the stories you hear—the ghost stories—all are untrue,” Carolyn said. “They’ve all been fabricated by previous owners to attract those interested in that sort of thing.”

Other rumors, like that of a secret chamber located beneath the inn, are indeed true, and hold even more allure for hunters of the paranormal. Carolyn said there’s a secret entrance to the room on the side of the house, which is a vast bricked space, measuring about 20 by 30 feet according to her estimations. The empty chamber is not accessible through the inside of the inn.

“Nobody knows exactly what it was used for,” she said.

“Secret meetings, slaves, the Ku Klux Klan, a fruit cellar, who knows?”

Those looking to discover more secrets of the Herlong Inn can tour the bed and breakfast for $10. If wishing to stay the night, room rates begin at $119 per night. Visit Herlonginn.com for more info.

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To the adventurers: spend an afternoon (or evening stargazing) at Paynes Prairie, marvel over the Devil's Millhopper sinkhole and snorkel around in the clear blue waters of Devil's Den. For the food critics: make your way to the farmer's market in downtown Gainesville, challenge a buddy to a life-size game of Jenga over brews at First Magnitude Brewery, or sip a glass of wine and enjoy the lively atmosphere at Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar. But, the list doesn't end here. When creating your bucket list for things to do in Gainesville before graduation or just for fun, you'll want to make sure that these eight hot spots make the cut.

BY briana anderson

With more than 20 specialty gardens – including a rose garden, butterfly hill and the world’s largest water lilies – there’s bound to be an area for everyone to enjoy.

Check out their website, Kanapaha.org, for hours of operation, admission prices and events.

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Paynes Prairie

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Eight different trails offer opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling, including the 16-mile long GainesvilleHawthorne State Trail. Details about annual special events including their Stargazing Party, the Paynes Prairie 5K and more can be found on the Florida State Parks website: Floridastateparks.org.

Florida Museum of Natural History

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Spend the afternoon exploring Florida fossils, a digital playground, a shark jaw exhibit and forest habitats for free! The museum also offers special exhibits and admission to their butterfly rainforest for a small cover charge. For full exhibit details and virtual tours, visit the museum website at Flmnh.ufl.edu.

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This underground spring maintains a pleasant year-round temperature of 72 degrees, and houses fascinating rock formations and 33-million-year-old fossil beds. The spring is open to divers and snorkelers Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar

First Magnitude is home to great beer and a sense of community with its indoor tasting room and oak-shaded beer garden.

The brewery offers 18 different taps and local food trucks on site. Tap room hours, directions and beer selections can be found at Fmbrewing.com.

Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Downtown Gainesville is filled with local producers, musicians and artisans.

Vendors include Rosie’s Organic Farm, Humble Pie Pizza and East End Eatery. Full vendor and product lists can be found at Unionstreetfarmersmkt.com.

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Union Street Farmer’s Market

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First Magnitude Brewery

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Take a break from your usual club scene circuit and enjoy Rockeys live music, great booze and fun atmosphere! Events include open mic night, live stand-up comedy and ladies night every Thursday. For private event information, reservations and full event schedules, check out the Rockeys website at Rockeysduelingpianos.com.

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Nestled along University Avenue, Bistro’s intimate setting and fresh selections are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Their menu is stocked with a number of delectable wines and meal options including their popular butternut squash bisque, maple-roasted chicken, salad niçoise and sesame ginger duck. You can find the restaurant hours and full menu at Leonardosgainesville.com.

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A Step back in time: DuDLEY FARM

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ust a few minutes past Tioga Town Center, right off of Newberry Road, is a place that time has left mostly untouched. With buildings still standing from the 1880s and heritage crops that date back to the Civil War, walking through Dudley Farm Historic State Park is like taking a walk back through time to old Florida.

Dudley Farm was donated to the state of Florida in 1983

by Myrtle Dudley, the granddaughter of P.B.H. Dudley, who was the original owner of the farm. The farm, which is 327 acres, was then opened to the public in 2001 after several years of restoration and preparation.

“Miss Myrtle remembered that her mother had always said that she wanted this to be a place that people could come and know what the past was like,” said Gayle Ambrose, who has volunteered at Dudley Farm for more than 10 years.

Now, Dudley Farm is exactly that kind of place. It remains an authentic working farm, with volunteers not only doing tours and answering visitors’ questions, but also tending to the gardens, working the sugar cane fields and taking care of the several animals that live on the farm.

A great deal of work goes into maintaining the farm, which is all done by volunteers as well as a few paid employees and park rangers.

Ambrose carries out an array of different activities.

Specializing in domestic skills of the era, she does crocheting, tatting, weaving, quilting and other household tasks, which she teaches to park goers on Wednesday mornings.

“We do everything, and we do it the way it was done,” Ambrose said.

There are also a few park rangers working at the farm, including David Riker, who has been there for about six years. Riker was hired for his background in repairing historic buildings and history education. He maintains the buildings so they remain water resistant and in good standing.

Many of the buildings at Dudley Farm are original to when the Dudleys lived there. The commissary, or gift shop, which once sat next to the Dudley’s farmhouse, was rolled on a set of logs to its current location at the front of the park before the park opened. The park tries to ensure that when visitors come to see the farm, they are seeing buildings that, even if not in their original locations or built by the Dudleys themselves, do come from the era.

The volunteers encourage visitors to come down and visit, even if they are just looking for a quiet place to read a book and escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

“One of the biggest things we hear from students and locals is they didn’t even know it was here,” Riker said.

“It’s a little hidden secret.”

Photos by Kalyn Drexl

Interested in getting involved at Dudley Farms?

Friends of Dudley Farm is a citizen support

organization that is always looking for more

volunteers. They have positions available that

range from working on publicity for the farm’s events to gardening in the flower or vegetable

gardens or working with the farm’s many animals.

For more information contact Art Wade, president of Friends of Dudley Farm at 352-278-6399 or at farm@friendsofdudleyfarm.org.

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hroughout time, people have questioned if our most famous legends are true or just something we like to believe in. The intrigue and mystery in wondering if these stories are real or something of fiction is a tradition not even Alachua County can escape.

Located on Millhopper Road in Gainesville and tucked behind acres of trees is Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, which has a legend behind it worth preserving.

According to folklore, a Native American princess was kidnapped by the devil after she refused to marry him. When the Native American warriors tried to rescue her, the devil created a large sinkhole to capture them and turn them to stone.

Park Manager Randy Brown said the sinkhole got its name from its funnel-like shape and the appearance of it descending into hell. According to Brown, the only fossilized bones from the over 10,000-year-old hole have been from animals, not from any people.

The University of Florida also has a few ghost stories that have been passed down for decades. It’s said that Norman Hall, originally P.K. Yonge Laboratory School, became haunted years ago after the death of a student. It is rumored people still hear the laughing of children late at night.

According to Steve Orlando, Senior Director of UF Media Relations, “There's no evidence that a student ever died in Norman Hall. But

Story by Hayli Zuccola Photos by Hayli Zuccola

people still love to talk about the legend.”

Peacefully resting on Northwest First Avenue in High Springs is the Grady House Historic Bed & Breakfast. Though its warm essence creates a quaint presence, rumors suggest more goes on behind the doors of the 1917 residence.

The Grady House wasn’t always a bed and breakfast according to Lucie Regensdorf, who has owned the house for more than eight years. It was a boarding house for railroad supervisors and an apartment complex before it became a bed and breakfast 25 years ago. With such a rich history, it’s no wonder why people believe it’s haunted.

One guest reported being tucked into bed and having the sheets and blankets smoothed out. Another said magazines covered her bed when she went to sleep and when she woke up they were neatly stacked by the bed. Regensdorf also had an unusual experience while in the house.

“I heard male voices and footsteps when there was nobody staying here,” she said.

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by Regensdorf, is the Easterlin House, or Skeet’s Cottage. With a history dating back to 1896, the Easterlin House can’t escape the supernatural either. People have reported hearing shoes stomping up the stairs and teacups clattering.

“Sometimes it’s your imagination.

You want to see and experience things,” she said. “Other times, you know, who knows.”

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MR. TWO-BITS: AN UNLIKELY BUT TRUE GATOR Pale yellow long-sleeve oxford dress shirt

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n 1949, the Florida Gator football team left a lot to be desired. Fans were losing faith and even booed as the players took their positions on the field. George Edmondson Jr. sat in the stands of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and noticed the self-loathing supporters surrounding him.

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Clad in a pale yellow long-sleeved oxford dress shirt, an orange and blue striped tie, seersucker pants and saddle shoes, Edmondson stood up and shouted, “Two bits.” Waving his arms in the air, he continued, “Four bits, six bits, a dollar.” Louder he chanted, “All for the Gators, stand up and holler.” He didn’t know then that this would be the first of countless times he would lead the Two Bits cheer.

Edmondson wasn’t even a Gator. He attended The Citadel briefly, but he recognized a team in need of support.

It saddened him to hear the negative remarks, see the tired faces and witness a fan base that had lost all confidence in its team.

“He wanted to do something positive,” said his wife, Jane Edmondson. “And this was something positive.”

George Edmondson continued to attend Gator football games. Wearing his now iconic outfit, he led the Two Bits cheer in the stands and boosted the morale of everyone in the stadium. His energy was contagious. Fans would wave him over to their section to lead them in the cheer.

“He ran around the whole stadium,” Jane Edmondson said. “People never knew where he would be.”

Eventually, he entered the student section. He was welcomed and praised, and that’s where he got his name: Mr. Two Bits.

He was captivating. He revived the Gator spirit and lifted the Gator Nation out of a dark place with his unwavering enthusiasm.

Turning Into Tradition “Year after year, it grew,” Jane Edmondson said.

In the 1970s, Mr. Two Bits was asked to take the field before each game to get the crowd riled up. Even 60 years later, the stadium exploded with spirit and excitement when he belted out his famous words.

Despite graduating from longtime rival Florida State University, Jane Edmondson was by her husband’s side at every game.

“I certainly am a Gator fan,” she said.

“How could I not be?”

George Edmondson attended almost every home game for more than half of a century. Sometimes, he’d venture to away games, men’s and women’s basketball games and gymnastics meets. Each time, he would raise his orange sign that read “2-Bits.” Each time, he would garner the fans into one collective unit chanting for victory.

Each time, he would lead that cheer as passionately as he had the time before.

More Than Two Bits George Edmondson was a true Gator.

He never accepted compensation for cheering, and he refused to attend football games for free. His cheer came from the heart.

As a self-made cheerleader, he admired the spirit teams for keeping the fans’ aura bright. He decided to start a scholarship fund to help the cheerleaders, the mascots and the Dazzlers. Karl Kaufmann, a former UF cheerleader, hopped on board, and the Mr. Two Bits Scholarship Fund was born.

Every year, George Edmondson would present a $2,000 scholarship to one lucky member of the spirit team. In 2004, the scholarship fund grew with the introduction of a golf tournament.

“We didn’t make a lot of money,” Kaufmann, the current Mr. Two Bits Scholarship Fund President, said. “But it was successful, and UF was really supportive.”

The Mr. Two Bits Scholarship Fund has since donated almost $78,000 to the spirit teams.

The Legend Lives On George Edmondson was the first non-athlete to be inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

After 60 years of unfaltering dedication, he retired in 2008 at 86 years old. Though George Edmondson was ready to give up Mr. Two Bits, the Gator Nation was not. Albert the Alligator took over the Two Bits cheer, sporting a special outfit just like George Edmondson’s.

A few years later, UF began to invite a past player to every home game to lead the Two Bits cheer as a celebrity Mr. Two Bits.

“We think that’s wonderful,” Jane Edmondson said. “We’re so proud. It’s an honor.”

For the 2014 football season, UF hosted a competition for the firstever honorary student Mr. Two Bits.

Students sent in videos explaining why they should win.

One evening while at Mother’s Pub & Grill, senior Josh Comiter got an email saying he had been chosen as the first honorary student Mr. Two Bits.

“Doing the cheer on the field was an out-of-body experience,” Comiter said.

“You’re moving your body, and the whole stadium erupts. There’s no way to describe what it’s like.”

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Living Earth of Kanapaha

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aren Kirkman knows what steel on tree root feels like. An hour or so into the evening of March 9, her red vault probe has not struck a root. She excitedly digs her trowel into the soft earth, bringing up circles of sod until she sees marble.

Tossing her tool aside, Kirkman grasps the soil with two hands, pulling it back like a tucked blanket from over a sleeping child.

And there he is: Rupert Basil, a 3-month-old buried in Kanapaha Presbyterian Cemetery in May of 1890. And his grave should have remained marked. But sometime in between 1967 and the present, the headstone was buried along with Rupert.

Three inches of sod is hardly an obstacle for dedicated churchgoers like Kirkman, but time is a different beast.

Time is what Karen Kirkman, 61, and Kaley Behl, 39, coelders and members of Kanapaha Presbyterian Church, are constantly battling.

They are trying to reclaim the cemetery, to honor those who are buried there, their families, and those who wish to rest there in the future.

With the help of their community, they are slowly uncovering lost history.

The two women joined Kanapaha Presbyterian in May of 2013.

The Rev. Dawn M. Conti, pastor of Kanapaha Presbyterian Church, lovingly called “KPC” by its members, said Kirkman, is the expert around the church.

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Conti occasionally holds mass on the cemetery grounds, with chairs set out in rows before the white wooden cross, which stands tall near the center of the grounds.

Kirkman’s favorite is the sunrise mass on Easter Sunday.

“You can just imagine it, the fog lifting from the ground into the Spanish moss. And it’s still early, wet and kind of chilly. It’s just beautiful,” she said.

It’s also historically significant.

The original church was once in that exact spot, said Kirkman.

While there’s debate on which direction it faced, the location was confirmed by a picture belonging to Evans Haile of Gainesville’s historic Haile family.

The Hailes are buried in a family plot enclosed by a shoulderhigh stone wall. The wall is crumbling in places and snakes are often underfoot, but thick limestone slabs sit above the graves, marking each family member.

The historic Haile Homestead is an iconic part of Gainesville.

The old plantation is a main site for historical tours in Alachua County and the surrounding areas, and the family has risen to local fame as a result.

“It’s a snapshot of history,” Behl said.

A Small but Mighty Community “People who are exposed to either the homestead or the church are just enamored by it. That’s actually where we get a lot of our membership,” Behl said.

Like Kirkman, she was a docent of the homestead before she joined the church.

But among the Hailes are multiple other families, like Behl’s.

Some of them have been in Gainesville since the 1700s.

Behl is a sixth-generation member of the Taylor family and a Gainesville native.

Her entire family is buried in Alachua County cemeteries, yet only four members lay in Kanapaha.

The Kanapaha Cemetery lies at the end of 63rd Boulevard, off of SW Archer Road.

Behl’s paternal uncle, Alfred “Butch” Taylor, 66, said it was the main road for commerce-related traffic over 100 years ago.

Adjacent to the train tracks, the cemetery and the church were at the center of Alachua County life.

“Back then it was the hub of activity,” Kirkman added. “Now you look around, and you’re in the middle of nowhere.”

Taylor reminisces freely on an older Gainesville, one that barely stretched past the Archer exit on Interstate 75.

He lives with his wife on original Taylor land, the same farm owned by his grandfather.

“I would surmise that the reason not more of my family is buried there is that for a good amount of time that cemetery was left to go to ruin. Since Kirkman got involved in it, they cleaned it all back up,” Taylor said.

He remembers playing in the cemetery as a child with cousins and neighboring children.

“My father once sent us down there at night to get a vine that only grew in that cemetery. What we did was get a piece of vine

during the day, and when nighttime came, we played for a few hours before heading back. He never knew the difference.”

Although he doesn’t attend Kanapaha Presbyterian, Taylor participated in the All Saints’ Day event in October, impersonating the family patriarch Zachariah “Z.T.” Taylor.

This event was just one of many that Kirkman, Behl and other church elders have organized in an effort to raise the profile of not only their church, but also the cemetery.

Stewards of the Community “I’m always telling her, I’m not old enough to be your mother, so we must be best friends,” Kirkman said.

Or sisters.

Kirkman and Behl may not look much alike, but they move in tandem.

Behl smiles more often than not, while Kirkman’s gaze seems set in stone. But they are both fiercely good-natured, compassionate and detail-oriented.

If the plentiful ants, mosquitoes and no-see-ums are considered members of the Kanapaha Presbyterian community, they are under the protection of these two women.

While walking around the grounds, Kirkman points out the grave of Col. E. Bolling, the highest-ranked Confederate soldier in the cemetery.

Behl notices that his decorative Confederate flag is missing.

They quickly survey the cemetery, realizing that all of the flags have been stolen.

Kirkman is disturbed, but Behl laughs it off, promising to buy replacements.

Oral history recognizes a flooded Kanapaha Lake in the 1890s that brought graves, bodies and the markers that belonged to them up, out and everywhere. These bodies were haphazardly re-buried when the floodwaters receded.

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Many graves were lost to history. The trend continued as time went on, with more and more markers lost to environmental distress and general disarray.

Since then, the Kanapaha community, specifically those in charge of grounds management, has struggled to maintain the cemetery.

Kirkman directs a knowing look at a spot to the left of the colonel. Only a brick outline in the ground indicates the grave below.

The unknown mate of Bolling is only one of more than 32 unmarked bodies in Kanapaha cemetery.

Kirkman is flushed with excitement from her discovery of little Rupert’s gravestone.

One more accounted for. One less unknown.

But in the face of losing the Confederate flags, her brow furrows ever-deeper.

The vandalism to the cemetery seems constant.

“It’s really hard to keep people from being ugly,” Behl said, referencing different situations they’ve experienced in the last year.

They had to pursue legal action against a group of homeless people who chose to camp out in the cemetery for the available water source.

“Our water bill was five times what it should be, twice as much as the church. We had to put combination locks on the water spigots,” she said.

From odd religious rituals being performed on the grounds to a missing headstone that ended up in Arcadia, Fla., they’ve seen it all.

An uphill battle In 2012, the Alachua County Historical Commission investigated multiple cemeteries within the county. Members Kirkman and

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Jim Powell, the Alachua County records coordinator, led a small movement to restore the cemetery.

Daniel Rowland from UF’s Planning, Design and Construction Division, joined to restore the cemetery.

Although three surveys of Alachua County cemeteries have been conducted since 1941, records are unreliable and full of discrepancies.

They employed SEARCH Inc., an internationally acclaimed company that provided archaeological mapping through groundpenetration radar technology.

As a result, the slow restoration process began.

Behl says “GPR” looks like a computer sitting in a converted baby stroller.

Jokes aside, it’s very expensive, with systems costing anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000. Even with a large donation from a local Kanapaha Presbyterian family, the Rancourts, a discount

from SEARCH Inc., and the help of Florida Public Archaeology Network, they could not afford to cover the entire cemetery.

But none of the current progress would have been possible without donations from congregation members, who Kirkman declined to name.

“The congregation has really bought into this,” Kirkman says.

“They understand the importance of the history.”

Through diligent research and the gentle attention of the Kanapaha Presbyterian family, Kirkman and Behl saw three people buried without incident this year alone.

“We could finally bury someone without fear of hitting somebody,” Behl says, genuinely laughing.

A few months ago, finding room for new burials in the web of unmarked graves would have been impossible. But as the community has given to the cemetery, it is finally able to give back to them.

The time capsule hangs from the ceiling in the new University of Florida College of Journalism Advertising Agency.

It is set to be opened Feb. 24, 2045.

message in a capsule BY alissa kotranza | Photos by becca negron

The University of Florida’s campus boasts multiple time capsules, shrouded in mystery within The Gator Nation.

They are meant to be snapshots of history, bundles of past love and loss, simultaneously enlightening future generations and amusing those whose time has come and gone.

A time capsule is buried near Weil Hall for students and faculty of civil and coastal engineering, and environmental engineering science majors.

UF American Society of Civil Engineers’ Second Vice President Serafina Schwerer says the capsule holds little fascination for the majority of students. But she disagrees.

“Time capsules are interesting because they have the ability to show how the world we live in changes from generation to generation.”

And UF students continue to create time capsules, no matter how outdated the practice may be.

Ryan Baum, a public relations junior, was directly involved with the completion of one of these time capsules. He is a staff member of The Agency, a new UF-affiliated communications firm that provides students with true job experience in their chosen fields.

Baum says a capsule is a unique opportunity to see immense change in what it means to be the youth generation.

“Millennials change so quickly with trends and how we operate,” Baum said.

Because The Agency is a novelty in the UF journalism landscape, the time capsule became an integral part of the firm’s dedication. It will be placed in The Agency’s office space and opened on the 30th anniversary of its dedication, which was Feb. 24.

Another capsule in the works belongs to the Institute of Industrial Engineers. President of IIE senior Ashley Papagno said she and her fellow officers are extremely excited about the capsule. But this seems more contingent upon the people involved in the making of it, and less on what is inside the capsule.

THE Capsule hangs from THE agency ceiling.

“The officers on our board are really great people who all love IIE, all the type of people to come back in a few years to treasure our college day memories,” Papagno said.

IIE’s time capsule has been sealed and placed in UF’s department of industrial and systems engineering office, to be opened in 15 years.

“I think the funniest part will be our list of lingo,” Papagno said. “We are writing down phrases including ‘basic’ and ‘I literally can't even.’ I can't wait to see this in 15 years and think of how ridiculous those phrases are!”

The agency displays all the objects to go in the Capsule .

The independent florida alligator went into the Capsule.

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