Sydney Johnson
Sydney Johnson is the Fall 2025 multimedia editor. This is her second semester in the role. She previously served as the assistant multimedia editor and a general assignment reporter for the university desk. When she is not at the Alligator, she is capturing North Central Florida for WUFT News. In her free time, she can be found sewing, hiking or logging movies on Letterboxd.
Bayden Armstrong
Bayden Armstrong is a Fall 2025 photographer for The Independent Florida Alligator. She is a sophomore Media Production, Management and Technology major. In her spare time, you can find her vintage shopping or logging movies on Letterboxd.
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Florida Gators vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Oct. 12The Florida Gators lost to the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 11.
Florida Gators vs. Texas Longhorns
Oct. 4The Florida Gators beat the Texas Longhorns 29-21 in The Swamp on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
