The Fine Print, In Print
Scroll through our past print issues below. Looking for the PDF version? Check out our Issuu page here.
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Vol. XI Issue II
The Winter 2019 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuSurviving Lowell
by Sirene Dagher & Molly Minta
Former inmates of the largest women’s prison in the country say it’s one of the worst.
Food for Thought: Hot Chocolate
by Caroline Gaspich
A guide to Gainesville’s hot chocolate.
Thick Skin
by Brianna Moye
Women artists in Gainesville are making a name for themselves in the historically male-dominated tattoo industry.
Free For All
by Elizabeth Townsend
Community members band together to transform the Civic Media Center into a pop-up shop that provides free items.
Art & Literature: Winter 2019
by The Fine Print staff
Poetry by Charles Ely. Photo by Mirjam Frosth.
Homestead, Instead: Defend It Yourself
by Vanessa Han
Stay safe on the streets with DIY self-defense.
For the Record: Winter 2019
by The Fine Print staff
This issue, we talked to The Zeta, Velma & the Happy Campers and Stella Splendens.
Opinion: The Endth Degree
by Juan Zapata
Colleges and universities across the country are divesting from fossil fuels. Here’s why the University of Florida should do the same.
Monthly Manifesto: Central Florida Democratic Socialists of America
by Organizing Committee
Central Florida DSA is working to bring socialist literature to the county library system.
Paper Cuts: Winter 2019
by The Editors
Not-necessarily-Gainesville-based news: The downfall of one Florida man’s efforts to crowd-fund Trump’s border wall, and Tennessee activists organized for years to free Cyntoia Brown.
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Vol. XI Issue I
The Fall 2018 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the PDF online here.
Read the issue on IssuuWhat’s Past is Present
by Kyle Hayes
A Confederate statue stands on UF property in downtown St. Augustine. UF refuses to take it down.
New Lease on Rights
by Alana Gomez
The Alachua County Labor Coalition is fighting for more rights for renters in Gainesville.
Mass Movement
by Sirene Dagher
Out-of-town developers have been trying to tear St. Michael’s Episcopal down for 20 years. Local residents keep stopping them.
F*CH OFF!
by Yousef Alghawi
UF is rising in national rankings at the expense of its marginalized students and low-wage workers.
Strike Camp
by Marcelo Rondon
Photostory on local activists who camped in solidarity with a national prison strike.
Art & Literature: Fall 2018
by The Fine Print staff
Art by Zach Gasparini. Story by Gabriel.
Seeing Stars: Fall 2018
by The Editors
It’s scorpio season.
Simply Science: Uprooted
by Sarah Liu
Development in Gainesville threatens the future of its live oak population.
For the Record: Fall 2018
by The Fine Print staff
The scoop on some locally grown tunes, featuring Pearl & The Oysters, Azazus and buggin.
Homestead, Instead: Dry Spell
by Lori Lootens
You need to stay hydrated, but your snacks don’t. Crank up the heat with these three dehydrated recipes.
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Vol. X Issue III
Our Summer 2018 issue is out and about town! If you can't get your hands on a physical copy, we've collected the stories from this issue for you here.
Read the issue on IssuuSecond Hand, Second Nature
by Karla Arboleda
At Flashbacks, a commune-fund-turned-passion for the old, new and wacky, patrons can find wares from vintage clothes to funky furniture and shop like it’s going out of style.
Speak For The Trees
by Kelly Hayes
UF scientists are working to save North America’s most endangered tree: the Florida torreya, located in the Panhandle.
School of Thought
by Brianna Moye
Students in Alachua County faced pressure not to walk out after the Parkland shootings.
Old Bones & New Digs
by Sydney Schultheis
Kyle Keller and Christopher Conti created Fossil Voyages, a local tour guide service that specializes in fossil finding excursions.
Deconstructing Construction
by Alyssa Ramos
How could the surge in development-related construction affect Gainesville’s environment?
Man of Action
by Peyton Whittington
In a transient college town, Andrew Chadwick has kept Action Research going for over 10 years.
Casting Shadows
by Molly Minta
Volunteers at the Acrosstown Repertory Theater are speaking out against sexual assault and harassment despite fears of retaliation.
Art and Literature: Spring 2018
by The Editors
Photography by Cole Thomas. Poetry by Emily Hill.
Comic: How to Give Better Advice No. 3
by Clouders
College life is transitory, and your relationship might be too. Clouders counsels you on how to avoid worrying that your relationship might end.
Seeing Stars: Spring 2018
by The Editors
Don’t let this horoscope plant ideas in your head.
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Vol. X Issue II
The Winter 2018 issue of The Fine Print is out-and-about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? We’ve collected the stories from this issue for you below:
Read the issue on IssuuLiving Memory
by Elliott Nasby
A UF professor has a first-hand perspective on the civil rights movement.
Art & Literature: Winter 2018
by The Fine Print staff
Art by Caroline Gaspich. Story by Claudia Fell Conger.
Weather Together
by Martha Paz-Soldan
Four months after Hurricane Maria, the Caribbean still needs our help.
Work in Progress
by Deeva Gupta
OPS workers are still vying for fair compensation.
A New Chapter
by Molly Minta
Gainesville’s last feminist bookstore closed in December, but its story lives on.
Seeing Stars: Winter 2018
by The Editors
Will the end of winter end your relationship?
Comic: How to Give Better Advice No. 2
by Clouders
Gender Trouble by clouders.
Man’s Search for Meme-ing
by Anne Marie Tamburro
There’s more to political memes than absurdity and bad Photoshop.
Stripped Down
by Jordanne Laurito and Hannah Phillips
Photo-story on Gainesville’s burlesque scene that strives for weirdness and inclusivity.
Homestead, Instead: Mend Your Ways
by Maria Sobrino
Grab your sandpaper and sewing kits: We tackle how to repair furniture.
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Vol. X Issue I
The Fall 2017 issue of The Fine Print is out-and-about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? We’ve collected the stories from this issue for you below:
Read the issue on IssuuNot-So-Secret Garden
by Anika Huda and Jordanne Laurito
Unlike some big-name national parks, whose tickets might be getting a $70 price tag in the coming year, you can leave your wallet at home for nearly all of our local flora and fauna haunts.
From the Ground Up
by Deeva Gupta
Panagioti Tsolkas and Karen Smith are organizing for environmental justice for prisoners.
A Call for Help
by Ashley Lazarski
Santa Fe College’s counseling center has four full-time counselors and one therapy dog. But after calling all the state colleges in Florida, the center’s coordinator discovered that this is an anomaly. Out of 28 colleges, 21 don’t offer a counseling center at all.
Soul Searchers
by Vincent McDonald
In search of an inclusive space, Roi Wall created Mellow Soul, an open-mic poetry night where it is guaranteed your shoes won’t be stepped on.
Petition with Conviction
by Dylan Echols
A coalition of local organizations and individuals are working to restore voting rights for felons.
Seeing Stars: Fall 2017
by Helen Stadelmaier
As fall comes upon us and we slip into our favorite sweaters and those final months of the year, it’s inevitable that every sign will be doing some soul-searching and evaluation.
Homestead, Instead: Fantastic Plants & Where to Find Them
by Sydney Schultheis
Gainesville is full of fun flora, but do you know what these plants are? Here are some tips and tricks to identifying a few native plants.
For the Record: Fall 2017
by The Fine Print staff
The scoop on some locally grown tunes. This issue, we talk to Rayya, Whale Feral and The Forum.
The Law of Beverages
by Molly Minta
Why haven’t Florida’s liquor laws changed an ounce since the Prohibiton era?
Read Up, Chow Down: Vine Bakery
by Maria Sobrino
Vine Bakery serves up homey goodness with a side of love. Plus: Their recipe for a homemade sourdough loaf.
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Vol. IX Issue IV
The Summer 2017 issue of The Fine Print is out-and-about town! Can't get your hands on a copy? We've collected the stories from this issue for you below:
Read the issue on IssuuCivil Reitz
by Anne Marie Tamburro
The namesakes of some of UF’s most iconic buildings undermine the school’s stated commitment to diversity.
A Seedy Operation
by Vincent McDonald
What would IFAS be without prison labor?
Paradise Lost
by Sirene Dagher
Two women are trying to revive Paradise Park, the segregated portion of Silver Springs.
Read Up, Chow Down: Piper Gi’s
by Ali Sundook
Piper Gi’s brings a delectable, freshly made Philly to Gainesville. Plus: their recipe for a roasted red pepper pasta salad with toasted almonds and shredded parmesan.
Seeing Stars: Summer 2017
by Helen Stadelmaier
What does your summer horoscope have in store?
Art & Literature: Summer 2017
by The Fine Print staff
Art by Rachel Hyvonen. Story by Helen Stadelmaier.
Taking Down the Boys
by Molly Minta
The only two women on UF’s wrestling team are taking down barriers.
Homestead Instead: Tapestries
by Klarizza Aggabao
Why buy it when you can make it? This time around: Tapestries. They’re i-loom-inating.
Simply Science: Certified Fresh
by Liana Zafran
Ever wondered how organic regulations were created?
For the Record: Summer 2017
by The Fine Print staff
The scoop on some locally grown tunes. This issue, we talk to Sunmoonstar, Goode Bye and Edmondson.
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Vol. IX, Issue III
The latest issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Below are the articles from the Spring 2017 issue for your reading pleasure.
Read the issue on IssuuHomestead Instead: I Been Stankin’
by Emily Miller
Wake up and smell the roses: We all stink.When your pits or breath are making your eyes water, it’s easy to turn to commercial products to tame them. But there are many natural ways to smell nice and rosy without harmful chemicals getting in the way. Being self-sufficient — especially in odorous areas — can …
Simply Science: Troubled Waters
by Brandon Corder
We are increasingly dumping waste into our water. And it’s made a difference. Water. We cook with it. We swim and play in it. We grow our food with it and travel on it. We like to look at it and, ultimately, drink it. And 10 percent of Alachua County is covered in it, a …
Monthly Manifesto: Restoration of Civil Rights Project
by Assistant to the Founder Taissa Morimoto
The Restoration of Civil Rights Project helps restore civil rights taken away when a person is convicted of a felony.
Opinion: The Right to Bear Arms
by Sidonie WolfsKeil
Why is it easier to get a gun than it is to get an abortion? A man wants to buy a gun. After traveling hundreds of miles, he pulls up to the gun store to see crowds of protestors picketing outside. The signs they hold read “murderer.” He weaves through the aggressive protesters, his …
Darkest Before the Dawn
by Molly Minta
A night on duty with an Alachua County Crisis Center volunteer.
Watch Your Waste
by Shayna Tanen and Adriana Barbat
Gainesville’s mandatory recycling ordinance is loosely enforced.
Read Up, Chow Down: Dragonfly Sushi
by Shayna Tanen
In his 2001 review of the 1954 film “Seven Samurai,” Roger Ebert wrote that director Akira Kurosawa’s primary purpose was “to make a samurai movie that was anchored in ancient Japanese culture and yet argued for a flexible humanism in place of rigid traditions.” That description embodies the purpose of Dragonfly, Gainesville’s upscale sushi restaurant …
Together We Stand
by Kyle Giest
A group of local activists face off against Plum Creek, a national corporation.
Paper Cuts: Spring 2016
by The Editors
Not-necessarily-Gainesville-based news: Chicago black youth kicked Anita Alvarez out of office, and Poland is in a state of crisis.
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Vol. IX, Issue I
The Fall 2016 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuMeat in the Middle
by Sirene Dagher
Jose Caraballo tried tempeh, the vegetarian soy product infiltrating menus all throughout town, for the first time at “The Farm,” a spiritual camp founded in Tennessee in the 1970s.
Homestad Instead: Quit Bugging Me!
by Sophia Semensky
This time, we show you how to naturally fend off mosquitoes and other creepy-crawlies.
Read Up, Chow Down: Public & General
by Martha Paz-Soldan
Public & General dresses up your neighborhood pub.
Monthly Manifesto: Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG)
by Co-chair Dorothy Thomas
SWAG aims to improve quality of life in Southwest Gainesville.
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Vol. VII, Issue IV
The Summer 2015 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuA Person’s a Person
by Abby Doupnik
It’s important to treat the homeless with dignity and respect.
Read Up, Chow Down: Civilization
by Sarah Senfeld
Civilization’s nutty and sweet vegan sourdough French toast is a Sunday brunch crowd pleaser that’ll end your weekend in style.
Monthly Manifesto: Gainesville Opportunity House
by Gainesville Opportunity Center
Gainesville Opportunity Center helps provide opportunities for those with mental illness to lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Simply Science: Nutrition: Impossible
by Annie Bradshaw
Local programs have been working to eliminate food deserts throughout the city, or areas that force low-income residents to rely on unhealthy food because nearby cheap, nutritious food is scarce.
A Private Affair
by Samantha Schuyler
Members of Gainesville’s trans community object to a local art gallery featuring anonymous photos of women’s vulvas.
Hit the Trails
by Marisa Papenfuss
Summer in Gainesville have you feeling restless? Have no fear, we’ve got a guide to local trails to keep your ramblin’ feet moving.
Homestead Instead: One Man’s Trash
by Shannon Nehiley
Composting is cheap and environmentally friendly, and we’ve got the dirt on how to create your own personal compost bin.
Paper Cuts: Summer 2015
by Fine Print Staff
This round, the women who started the Black Lives Matter hashtag and Starbucks tries to make social awareness a part of their brand.
Leading Ladies
by Ashley Yo
A local Girl Scout troop uses their energy and passion to create social justice initiatives for the community. Recently, they sewed hundreds of cotton pads for school girls in South Sudan.
Craft Works
by Erica Sterling
Two local women converted an abandoned warehouse into a community craft space with the tools and the place for artists to create.
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Vol. VII, Issue III
The Spring 2015 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuSpring Fever
by Jasmine Haddaway
A comprehensive guide to North Central Florida’s springs.
Identity Crisis
by Abby Doupnik
A program that connects homeless to new technology.
The Show Must Go On
by Erick Edwing
After 911 House, a staple in the Gainesville music scene, burned down, the community came together in support.
Defying Convention
by Zach Schlein
SwampCon creates an empowering space for intersecting identities to the University of Florida.
Heads Together
by Vanessa Kinsey
Mental illness, just like diabetes or epilepsy, is treatable. It is something that can be managed.
Homestead Instead: No ‘Poo, No Problem
by Zoe Green
Why buy it when you can make it? Learn how to make your own shampoo and conditioner from the comfort of your home.
Simply Science: Birds of a Feather
by Annie Bradshaw
Annie explains research conducted by a team at UF who helped unravel the bird genome.
Read Up, Chow Down: Crane Ramen
by Danny Duffy
Crane Ramen’s umami-packed mushroom salad is bright, gingery and refreshing–just the right thing to hustle you from winter to spring.
Monthly Manifesto: Gainesville Girls Rock Camp
by Co-Director Chelsea Carnes
Gainesville Girls Rock Camp uses music and performance as a platform to promote self-esteem, community and creative self-expression in young girls.
For the Record: Spring 2015
by Fine Print Staff
Here’s the scoop on some locally grown tunes. This issue, we talk to Duke, GUTS and The Co-Pilots.
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Vol. VII, Issue II
The Winter 2014 issue of The Fine Print is now available online as a PDF. Flip through it here.
Read the issue on IssuuAll of the Lights
by Shayna Tanen
The University of Florida’s stripped vegetation from parts of campus in the wake of early fall’s assaults, though experts have suggested other tactics.
Standard Deviation
by Zach Schlein
An elementary school teacher civilly protests the state’s standardized testing practices by refusing to administer the FAIR test to her students.
Playing Fair
by Kyle Hayes
Local protesters launched a series of demonstrations calling for Publix, the largest employee-owned company in America, to join the Fair Food Program.
Chart the Course
by Samantha Schuyler
A local charter school founded by five women, set to launch in fall 2016, will encourage critical thinking, emotional intelligence and social activism.
Into the Wild
by Alec Carver
A community farming system uses simple and natural means to create an edible, intentional ecosystem.
Garage Bands
by Kyle Hayes
As venues throughout the city shut down, local bands are turning to storage units on the outskirts of town for practice space.
Simply Science: I, Robot
by Matias Kaplan
Matias gives us the scoop on a UF team that’s blurring the line between human and technological intelligence.
Homestead Instead: Mend Your Ways
by Ashley Yo
Why buy it when you can make it? Learn how to sew your own messenger bag with tips from Cori Cake of Cattail Outfitters.
One Nation Under Gun
by Jordan MacKenzie
The first and most crucial disarmament that society must enact is one within the human spirit.
For the Record: Winter 2014
by Fine Print Staff
Here’s the scoop on some locally grown tunes. This issue, we talk to Blue Herons, Strange Lords and Bear Puck.
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Vol. VII, Issue I
The Fall 2014 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuOur Fair Lady
by Zach Schlein
Lady Pearl’s provocative drag shows brought the University Club acclaim, but it was her kindness and strength that became her legacy.
Read Up, Chow Down: The Fat Tuscan
by Fine Print Staff
The Fat Tuscan’s arugula pesto is warm and refreshing, perfect for transitioning from summer to fall.
Monthly Manifesto: Mill Creek Farm
by Mill Creek Farm Staff
The Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm gives senior and abused horses a place to live out the rest of their lives in peace.
Band of Sisters
by Samantha Schuyler
An activist collective developed in the wake of early fall’s series of sexual assaults to reclaim the conversation of rape culture on their terms.
Welcome Home
by Kyle Hayes
The first cohousing community south of Atlanta will break ground in Gainesville early next year
Just(ly) Married
by Abby Doupnik
We break down the legal process of what lies between the sunshine state and the freedom to marry.
Simply Science: Biology’s E-Volution
by Matias Kaplan
Matias breaks down what happens when you cross biology and technology–a lot of very excited scientists.
Beware #BeAware
by Fine Print Staff
UF Student Government’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week needs a tuneup; we talked to three campus groups who have ideas.
Going for the Gold
by Vanessa Kinsey
Gainesville’s ready to become a gold-standard biking city, but funding and a united community are getting in the way.
Homestead Instead: Kombucha
by Nina Plocek
Why buy it when you can make it? Learn how to make fizzy, probiotic kombucha on your journey to blissful self sufficiency.
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Vol. VI, Issue IV
The Summer 2014 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuInoperative Cooperative
by Erick Edwing
The Citizen’s Co-op, founded on a philosophy of worker solidarity, struggles to find equity.
Femme on the Frontline
by Lily Wan
Gainesville’s National Women’s Liberation’s upcoming annual workshop dissects the past to make change today.
Don’t Be Stressin’ About the Session
by Samantha Schuyler and Lily Wan
Florida’s 2014 legislative session: It’s happening whether you understand it or not. Brush up on the process and this year’s bills with this handy guide!
Simply Science: Dog Gone
by John Arnst
Simply Science columnist, John Arnst, delves into how Weil’s disease, a rare epidemic, is afflicting dogs in Gainesville.
Going Off the Grid
by Emma Roulette
The grid system is more than just criss-crossed city blocks. Teach yourself these tricks and get to know Gainesville’s streets like the back of your hand!
Read Up, Chow Down: Daily Green
by Naida Sheikh
Take a bite out of Daily Green’s egg salad. It’s a tasty treat for any summer outing.
For the Record: Summer 2014
by Fine Print Staff
Here’s the scoop on some locally grown tunes. This issue, we talk to Jordan Burchel, Daniel Feinberg and The Savants of Soul.
Monthly Manifesto: Alachua County Crisis Center
by The Alachua County Crisis Center Executive Board
The Alachua County Crisis Center provides free services for those going through personal crises, including counseling and a suicide-prevention hotline.
Paper Cuts: Summer 2014
by Fine Print Staff
Not-necessarily-Gainesville-based news: The Internet is split over Amtrak’s writer residency, and people are more skeptical about climate change than ever.
Lost in the Shuffle
by Samantha Schuyler
To make ends meet, migrant farm worker families regularly uproot their homes to move with the seasons–but at the expense of their children’s education.
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Vol. VI, Issue III
The Spring 2014 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuGoodwill Hunting
by Samantha Schuyler
In exchange for taking care of Alachua County conservation lands, select members of the community are given the privilege of hunting on the lands.
Get Your Fix
by Ciera Battleson
Free-to-use bike repair stations will be popping up across the city, allowing those with no other means of transportation a way to get their fix.
Baby, Let’s Talk About Sexxx
by Kyle Hayes
UF’s first annual Sexxx Week brings a slew of speakers, including an adult film star, and a safe sex workshop hosted by X-Mart.
Office Space: Patricia Hilliard-Nunn
by Toni-Lee Maitland
Beyond the blackboard with Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, author and UF African-American studies professor.
For the Record: Spring 2014
by Fine Print Staff
We’ve got the scoop on your favorite local bands. This time, we listen to Hungry Hearts Club, Carpadium and Habits.
Read Up, Chow Down
by Kimberly Glass
Cool off with the Lunchbox’s secret recipe for strawberry Szechuan peppercorn soda. It’s refreshing and incredibly easy to make!
Monthly Manifesto: Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
by Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary gives a home to abused or unwanted New World primates.
Paper Cuts Spring 2014
by Fine Print Staff
Not-necessarily-Gainesville-based news: conservatives are boycotting Girl Scout cookies; plus, a new app lets you get updates on drone attacks.
From Dinner to Dirt
by Kyle Hayes
With 2015 and UF’s zero waste goal right around the corner, the school finally brings large-scale composting to campus.
Simply Science: Nanowarriors
by John Arnst
In this installment of Simply Science, columnist John Arnst delves into the local drug company OneVax’s research and progress in diabetes prevention.
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Vol. VI, Issue II
The Winter 2013 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the online version here.
Read the issue on IssuuExile on Main Street
by Samantha Schuyler
The new Gainesville fire station will uproot the Church of Holy Colors and the Repurpose Project, making a dent in the South Main Street art community.
Citrus Situation
by Ashira Morris
After citrus greening struck the University of Florida campus, over 100 trees were removed to slow the spread of the disease.
The Coffee Buzz
by Samantha Schuyler
With Gainesville’s plethora of coffee shops, roasters and self-proclaimed connoisseurs, you wouldn’t want to be without knowledge of some coffee basics.
Office Space: Mary Robison
by Samantha Schuyler
Author and UF creative writing professor Mary Robison had trouble with regular offices. So she uses a coffee shop instead.
Read Up, Chow Down: Bistro 1245
by Naida Sheikh
We’ve got your favorite local restaurant’s secret recipes! Cozy up to your own homemade serving of Bistro 1245’s famous butternut squash soup. Plus, check out the freshest of the fresh locally available produce of the season.
For The Record: Winter 2013
by Fine Print Staff
The latest from our music column on Gainesville bands. This issue, we tune in to Euglossine, The Slims and Cretin Girls.
Breaking Down the Bars
by Erick Edwing
After nearly a decade of lawsuits and location changes, Gainesville’s center for the homeless will finally be up and running in its new home: a prison.
Dive In
by Lauren Adamson
Dumpster diving: the hunt giving squandered food a second chance.
Ziriums
by Kyle Hayes
Meet Nazir Hausawa: Performing as “Ziriums,” he followed his passion for progressive rap and hip-hop from Nigeria to New York City to Gainesville, Fl.
Now, in a Time of Cholera
by John Arnst
The first piece from our new science column, Simply Science. For its debut, columnist John Arnst explores the recent resurgence of Cholera in the Caribbean.
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Vol. VI, Issue I
The Fall 2013 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the PDF online here.
Read the issue on IssuuGot Debt?
by Heather Reinblatt
To fight mounting debt (no thanks to the flawed tuition and aid system), these students have gone to quite unconventional lengths to pay the bills.
Rape Culture Not to Blame
by Chelsea Hetelson
Rape culture this, rape culture that. The term’s thrown around a lot, but rarely ever actually dissected. Let’s tackle it and see what’s really to blame.
Let’s Get Physical
by Derick Gomez
Forget online shopping. Gainesville has book shops and video rental stores that are thriving in the digital age.
Paper Cuts Fall 2013
by Fine Print Staff
National news that catches our eye: “bro” culture on the battlefront and the sweatshop-like conditions online shipping creates.
Office Space: Dr. David Hackett
by Griffin Horvath
An up-and-close with Dr. David Hackett, American History professor at the University of Florida.
Read Up, Chow Down: Flaco’s
by Naida Sheikh
We’ve got your favorite local restaurant’s secret recipes! Check out and chow down on Flaco’s sunshine sandwich they shared with us.
Monthly Manifesto: Gainesville Citizens for Active Transport
by Gainesville Citizens for Active Transport
Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation wants to make your life as a cyclist, foot pedestrian or other alternative-self-transporter easier. Join ’em!
For The Record: Fall 2013
by Andrew Baldizon and Emma Roulette
The latest from our music column reviewing locally produced albums. This issue we tune in to Slugage, Dungeons and Dagrons and MSNRA.
The Doctor Is In
by Samantha Schuyler
Our exclusive interview with philosopher and political activist Noam Chomsky, who visited Gainesville for the 20th anniversary of the Civic Media Center.
Indivisible and Indispensable
by Marissa Goldberg and Sara Nettle
Gainesville’s treatment of minimum wage workers reflects a national trend: disrespect and missed checks.
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Vol. V, Issue IV
The Summer 2013 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the PDF online here. (Crossword answers here!)
Read the issue on IssuuMonthly Manifesto: Forage Farm
by Anna Prizzia
A lush seed library and a vast farm invite Gainesville to dig around, get dirty and sprout something new.
Balancing Nature’s Budget
by Rain Araneda
We Are Neutral helps UF offset carbon emissions, pushing the gator nation to carbon neutrality.
The Unpaid, Unethical & No-Good Internship
by Ashely Miller-Shaked
Ah, summer is here and so is the unpaid internship. Great for experience and the resume, but this wageless labor is entirely unethical.
Copy Cats Summer 2013
by Fine Print Staff
Stay in the know with articles, podcasts, gadgets, trends and more with Copy Cats. What we’re reading, using and listening to now.
Paper Cuts Summer 2013
by Fine Print Staff
Paper cuts: A new study finds women on birth control are attracted to less masculine-looking men. Also, we’re all about gay rights, but what about the T in LGBT?
Read Up, Drink Up
by Raamish Karatela
The Jones B-side shares their zingy rendition of a whiskey sour: “The Dixie Hotel.” Mix one up yourself and cheers to summer!
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Vol. V, Issue III
The Spring 2013 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the PDF online here.
Read the issue on IssuuCopy Cats Spring 2013
by Fine Print Staff
Stay in the know with articles, podcasts, gadgets, trends and more with Copy Cats. What we’re reading, using and listening to now.
Paper Cuts Spring 2013
by Fine Print Staff
Paper cuts: America is missing geniuses and our flawed higher education system is at fault. In other news, squid can fly (not kidding — read up here!).
Read Up, Chow Down
by Raamish Karatela
Tempo Bistro To Go, a restaurant specializing in locally-sourced ingredients, shares their recipe for vegan Mafe-African Peanut Soup.
For the Record: Spring 2013
by Emma Roulette
The latest from our music column reviewing locally produced albums. This issue our we tune in to Leela & The Rams, Euglossine, and Flat Land.
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Vol. V, Issue II
The Winter 2012 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the PDF online here.
Read the issue on IssuuRead Up, Chow Down: Civilization
by Aleksandra Bacewicz
Local recipe from Gainesville worker-owned restaurant Civilization on vegan (or not) Seminole Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Copy Cats
by Fine Print Staff
Stay in the know with articles, podcasts, gadgets, trends and more with Copy Cats. What we’re reading, using and listening to now.
Monthly Manifesto: Radiant Hands
by Radiant Hands
Radiant Hands, a non-profit charity in Gainesville, FL, provides financial and personal support tailored to the needs of families in crisis.
Paper Cuts: Winter 2012
by Fine Print Staff
Paper Cuts: Chocolate correlated with Nobel Prize winners; Republican CEOs complain about Obamacare.
Paying for Popularity
by Lily Wan
We don’t really have the money to pay for your attention, but we’d like to have it anyway. With Facebook’s new monetization efforts, small businesses are struggling to maintain views, clicks and popularity.
A New American Dream
by Samantha Schuyler
The DREAM Act could grant citizenship to undocumented students at UF and around the country, if Obama fulfills his promise to make it a reality.
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Vol. V, Issue I
The Fall 2012 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Flip through the PDF online here.
Read the issue on IssuuFor the Record: Fall 2012
by Fine Print Staff
Local music reviews of Thee Holy Ghosts, My Name Forever and Heart Burglars.
Paper Cuts Fall 2012
by Fine Print Staff
Paper Cuts: Torture on the Homefront; A Beatles Painting Goes to Auction; CIW gains another victory
Monthly Manifesto: National Women’s Liberation
by Diana Moreno
Gainesville Women’s Liberation, a local chapter of National Women’s Liberation, is a feminist group for women who want to organize against male supremacy, bring new fire to the fight for equality and win more freedom for women.
Read Up, Chow Down: Becca Bakes
by Lily Wan
Local recipe this time from Becca Bakes of Gainesville of vegan (or not) Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese filling.
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Vol. IV, Issue III
The Spring 2012 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuForget the Bull, Find the Matador
by Cody Bond
“What occupiers call peaceably assembling, police call trespassing, and the past four months have been peppered with late-night arrests.” A closer look at what’s become of Occupy Gainesville.
Cinema Verde Returns
by Kelsey Grentzer
From Feb. 24 to March 2, activists, filmmakers, artists and students will showcase environmental issues and solutions from all over the world in Gainesville’s third annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival.
To Sew, Make and Do
by Caitlin Luedke
Between open-studio nights and a multitude of classes, Sew Make Do is working to create a space in the community for crafters of all levels.
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Vol. IV, Issue II
The Winter 2011 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuTo Sew, Make and Do
by Caitlin Luedke
Between open-studio nights and a multitude of classes, Sew Make Do is working to create a space in the community for crafters of all levels.
Soil Food
by Diana Moreno
Gainesville Compost began when UF graduate Chris Cano turned his passions, sustainability and gardening, into his own business. The goal was simple: to turn waste into food using local resources.
Monthly Manifesto: Fight Back Florida
by Richard Blake
Fight Back Florida is a network of progressive students, labor activists, and workers throughout Florida that fight for accessible education and the rights of working families.
Swallowtail Farm: Beyond Organic
by Fine Print Staff
A closer look at Swallowtail Farm, which pushes the boundaries of local food and organic agriculture. Photos by Ashley Crane.
Pushing the Limit
by Ellen McHugh
After a wave of protests and public outrage, the city-imposed meal limit at St. Francis House is gone, only to be replaced by mandatory criminal background checks for the homeless and hungry.
Uncharted Territory
by Aleksandra Bacewicz
Amidst the obstacles presented by poverty and deforestation, dedicated travelers are sowing the seeds of ecotourism in Haiti’s rugged terrain.
Homemade for the Holidays
by Adara Ney
Supporting local businesses is a small way you can make a big impact on our local economy. So this holiday season, skip the generic gifts from corporate monstrosities and consider what’s made right here in Gainesville.
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Vol. IV, Issue I
The Fall 2011 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuThe Old Philanthropist
by Jamie Fisher
It made me sad to think that this was the image she would present to the world from now on, ten years past her death, and even twenty years later the philharmonic’s programs would show the same face.
Adventure Outpost
by Henry Taksier
The following photos were taken at Adventure Outpost, where travelers can rent canoes, kayaks, and nature gear. One of its founders, a regional tour guide and conservation expert, leads tours along 60 different waterways in north and central Florida.
Monthly Manifesto: IndieGainesville
by Whitney Mutch
IndieGainesville is a labor of love by locals (and for locals) to protect the interests of independent businesses in Gainesville.
#Occupy: Beyond Left vs. Right
by Henry Taksier
Duane Schwingel, a neatly dressed father of two, identifies as a pro-life Christian conservative. He also writes defiant songs about the struggle to “tear down wall street” and restore democracy.
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Vol. III, Issue V
The Summer 2011 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuRaise the Village
by Ashira Morris
Raise the Village is an iPhone app that allows players to develop a village by buying items like food, clean water and medicine. Here’s the twist: every item you purchase gets translated into a tangible product and delivered to Kapir Atiira, a real village in Uganda.
5 Ways to Add Local Food to Your Diet
by Alli Langley
Ever tasted the difference between a ripe, juicy strawberry picked yesterday and an oversized strawberry sprayed with chemicals, picked last week and trucked across the country?
The City Farmer: Yesterday’s News, Today’s Veggies
by Krissy Abdullah
My favorite recycled planter is made with old newspaper. Last year I made over 100 pots in a couple of days with a few newspapers I saved. Here’s how!
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Vol. III, Issue IV
The Spring 2011 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuA Closer Look at TOMS
by Ellen McHugh
For every pair of TOMS shoes bought, the company will send another pair to kids in need all over the world. But what about the workers in Argentina, China and Ethiopia who make them?
Sage and Thyme
by Ellen McHugh
They call him the “herb man.” James Steele was Gainesville’s first local provider of herbs and the man behind Gainesville Farm Fresh. But really, who is this elusive man and how did he become who he is today?
CIW: El Pueblo Unido (The People United)
by Fine Print Staff
On March 5, over 1500 farmworkers and their allies marched through the streets of Tampa during a rally organized by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers.
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Vol. III, Issue III
The February 2011 issue of The Fine Print is out and about town. Can’t get your hands on a copy? Here you go.
Read the issue on IssuuHomeless Without Healthcare
by Juliana Jimenez
The chemotherapy left small burns on her legs, hands and the tip of her nose. If she could, she would do this twice a day, like the doctors recommend. But each treatment costs $80, money she can’t afford.
Taking Back the Fourth Estate
by Fine Print Staff
We here at The Fine Print have just received the latest batch of unedited cables leaked by the rogue site known only as WikiLeaks. This information is yet to be condemned by the current administration, but much of it concerns a certain government-sponsored facility in Iran.
Bags & Barrels: Rebuilding Haiti
by Rain Araneda
A year after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, one local nonprofit is mobilizing volunteers and training workers in Haiti to quickly build cheap, sustainable houses out of “earthbags” and to capture clean water using rain barrels.
Paying for the Privilege
by Cristina Rabaza
Under UF’s new block tuition policy, students with full-time jobs and other extracurricular obligations may find themselves paying extra for classes they don’t have time to take.
The Realities of War
by Ellen McHugh
Reagan-era Veteran Paul Ortiz is gathering a collection of stories from Florida’s veterans, ranging from WWII to the present. His purpose is to shed light on the reality of war.
Greener Pastures: A Farm Sanctuary
by Fine Print Staff
A closer look at Greener Pastures, a local sanctuary in which a few lucky farm animals receive compassion and regular veterinary care.
The Icarus Project
by Rusty Poulette
A radical mental health support group in Gainesville provides a haven for those who struggle with psychiatric conditions — such as depression and anxiety — without framing them as “illnesses.”
Open Access
by Jeremiah Tattersall
The concept of Open Access is simple but revolutionary: Anyone with Internet access can immediately read any article published. With the majority of research done at the University of Florida being paid for by tax dollars, why should the tax payers have to pay again in subscription fees for access to their results?
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Vol. III, Issue II
What happens when you don't print for two months? Your layout director becomes paranoid that her job is obsolete and figures out how to make the print edition available online.
Read the issue on IssuuUnderstanding UF’s Tobacco-Free Policy
by Irving Romero De La Rosa
Not many students, faculty or staff who violate UF’s tobacco-free policy would want their names printed in a magazine, but the fact that it happens is not hard to miss — just take a walk through campus. With no tangible means of enforcement, there are still smokers who break the rules to get their fix. Many of them complain about the policy, lacking knowledge of how or why it was passed.
B.S. Science: Water Fluoridation
by Jeremiah Tattersall
Water fluoridation has been called a communist plot to undermine our health and described as a scheme by the nuclear industry to dispose of its waste. Nonetheless, the majority of scientific evidence maintains that it is a safe, effective way to prevent cavities for the most vulnerable among us.
Rationalizing the Ration Ratio
by Cristina Rabaza
It took three war-related health conditions and zero job opportunities to land Steve Dennis in debt. And it takes 130 people arriving before him at the St. Francis House for him to be turned away.
The Land of ‘You Can’t Touch This’
by Thomas Baker
How is UF’s appetite for funding from the Department of Defense affecting the direction of its research?
Who Needs ‘Em?
by Diana Moreno
Coping with your failed political party relationship.
Nov. 2010 Crossword Answer Key
by Adam Brown
Digging the Rubble: Newnansville
by Cody Bond
No kicks left in Newnansville, and not a soul to talk to. Just the cicadas holding vigil as the sun sets through the live oaks. People call this place a ghost town, but there is no town left to haunt, and the ghosts have long since faded like the letters etched in their tombstones.
Punk Rock Mecca
by Fine Print Staff
Ye Old FEST 9 has come to pass. For one weekend, Gainesville was the punk rock capital of the Dirty South. If you missed it or are having withdrawals, here are some wicked pictures documenting the mayhem.
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Vol. VII
Read the issue on IssuuInstitutional Lies
by Nathalie Chybik
A local task force advocates for public schools to more thoroughly teach African American history.
Heart to Heart
by Caroline Nickerson
A local group is regularly visiting detained undocumented immigrants at the Baker County Jail in hopes of providing emotional support.
#BlackLivesMatter
by Kyle Hayes
Local activists bring Gainesville into the national Black Lives Matter movement, protesting against police violence suffered by people of color.
I Saw Something, I’m Saying Something: Might Ain’t Right
by Jordan MacKenzie
Rape is not a series of unconnected events. It’s part of a larger structure of violence.
For the Record: Fall 2014
by Fine Print Staff
Here’s the scoop on some locally grown tunes. This issue, we talk to Wax Wings, Dikembe and Victor Florence.
Vol. VI Issue II
Cultural Marks
by Molly Minta
Part two in our series on the far-right looks at the American Guard, an SPLC-designated hate group with key members who live in
Gainesville’s backyard.
Vol. VI
Frankly Speaking: Generation JK
by Tyler Francischine
Tyler talks about ironic communication and the influence it has on our lives.
Frankly Speaking: The Spaces In Between
by Tyler Francischine
Tyler talks about how when we feel we’re missing out we fail to look in.
Frankly Speaking: Judge Not
by Tyler Francischine
Tyler takes a deeper look at surface level judgement.
Out of Sight, On the Mine
by Lily Wan
Is mountaintop removal mining America’s best kept secret? It might be Gainesville’s. Find out the truth behind the coal our city refuses to turn down.
Frankly Speaking: Table for One
by Tyler Francischine
“Alone” and “lonely” are not synonymous. Tyler shares her musings on solitude and making that reservation for one.