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Efron smolders in ‘Lucky One’

“The Lucky One,” starring Zac Efron, is another home run for author Nicholas Sparks and all his romance-loving fans. In the film, U.S. Marine Logan Thibault, played by Efron, travels to a small Southern town after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during [...]

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Symphonic band concert puts spin on movie music

The University of West Florida Music Department’s Symphonic Band is preparing for its annual film music concert, which is sure to leave a lasting impression on newcomers and action- movie lovers. This year’s concert is April 27th and 28th and is themed “Lights, Cameras, Action, Movies.” The band aims to take the audience on an [...]

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UWF’s first annual celebration held in honor of Earth Day

The University of West Florida celebrated Earth Day by hosting the first Earth Day and Farmer’s Market on the Cannon Greens on April 18. The Student Environmental Action Society helped bring the event together, along with the Marine Ecology Research Society and the department of environmental studies. The mission of UWF’s Earth Day Festival and [...]

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Student showcases voice overseas

When most people think of opera singers, the image of a heavyset woman wearing a Viking helmet holding a note so high glass breaks usually appears in one’s mind. Caroline Bergan, a junior vocal performance major, is out to prove this stereotype wrong. Recently, Bergan has been given the opportunity to perform in an opera [...]

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Play recounts events surrounding Matthew Shepard

Although the University of West Florida’s newest production, “The Laramie Project” revolves around a young gay man’s murder in 1998, audiences will take away more than a history lesson. Directed by Sam Osheroff, the production is about the true events surrounding the death of 21-year-old University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. But, [...]

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Actors in “The Laramie Project” give life to many characters

In the comic books, Superman was able to transform into Clark Kent and back again through the simple act of putting on or taking off his glasses. It seems laughable that adding or removing a single article of clothing can change a person’s identity, but the actors in the University of West Florida’s production of [...]

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‘Cabin’ flick not typical horror

“Cabin in the Woods,” which was released last Friday, is not your typical horror film. It mixes science fiction, slasher themes and ancient mythology into one film to create horror. Directed by “Lost” scriptwriter Drew Goddard and co-written and produced by Joss Whedon, who is most famous for creating the TV series, “Buffy the Vampire [...]

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Art students display skills at new campus exhibition

Art students at the University of West Florida  are ready to show off their talent and hard work. Students will be displaying their creative pieces in “TAGGED: Student Art Exhibition” in The Art Gallery in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. A non-profit gallery, TAG UWF sponsors the event in an effort to foster [...]

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Eclectic menu and decor give Goat Lips Deli flair

Many times in life you find things in unexpected places, places you pass without notice. Tucked quietly in the industrial park on 2811 Copter Rd. is where I found my unexpected place. Goat Lips Deli and Dinner House is a little more than a deli and slightly more unorthodox than an elegant restaurant. With an [...]

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Saulmon brings bat and work ethic to UWF

Dustin Saulmon has not only been a big addition to the Argonaut offense this season, he has stepped up in a leadership role by leading by example. “He is a quiet leader, hard worker and very athletic,” Head Coach Mike Jeffcoat said. “He can play right or center field and is a solid performer for [...]

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