Laura Jane Grace arrived in Gainesville in 1997 to make music and create a life for herself. In the process, she formed a punk group considered iconic by fans, took part in initiatives to support her community and became one of the first visible transgender figures in popular culture. More …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Legal experts say DeSantis’ efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian university groups are likely illegal. “The experts cited a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled the federal version of the terrorism …
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In Nov. 2021, English Professor Elizabeth Scala at the University of Texas at Austin was tasked with updating her class content for the spring semester. Having taught “Literary Contests and Contexts: Harry Potter, A Secret Language” three times already, she craved something new. Locked down for months at home with …
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While scream masks and tacky costumes typically overtake Friday the 13th, blonde hair and shimmer eyeshadow dominated the lines at more than 300 movie theaters Friday across the nation as Friday kicked off with the premier of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” North Central Florida fans were in step with …
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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Judge sides with state, tosses Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit. “The judge’s ruling appeared to be made largely on technicalities. She ruled the lawsuit improperly named Attorney General Ashely Moody, Gov. Ron …
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On Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, Kirbiicon came to Gainesville, Florida’s Heartwood Soundstage. The event, which prides itself on its combination of live music, gaming and anime, attracted fans dressed in their best cosplays. Kirbiicon acts as a beacon for lovers of all things eccentric.
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Family members of Johnny Walker gathered recently at his apartment to mourn his death. “We just want justice for Johnny, and I'm gonna keep saying those words," said Walker's sister, Dawn Walker. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to report it to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
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Under a splintering cloudy Friday sky on the verge of rain, hundreds of Gainesville residents and Gator fans celebrated this year’s first Chomp the Block – a block party dedicated to the Florida Gators. The event is an official Gators celebration, occurring throughout the football season on nights before home …
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The exhibit "Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art," which includes more than 70 works from 54 artists, will continue through Jan. 7.
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