When UF’s Final Four matchup against the Auburn Tigers ended in triumph, Gainesville roared. Students stormed the streets. Bar floors shook. Fireworks exploded. The Gators had just advanced to their first National Championship since 2007. Take a look at how the city celebrated.
Kade Sowers
Kade Sowers is a third-year Media Production Management Technology student and Alligator photographer. In his free time he enjoys watching movies, listening to music and reading. Outside of the Alligator young Kade explores the wilderness and captures photos of the beauty of the natural world. Kade's favorite animal is the mallard.
Madilyn Gemme
Madilyn Gemme is the Spring 2025 Multimedia Editor and a second-year specializing in visual journalism. You might recognize her work for several other organizations, including the UAA, Strike Magazine, WUFT and SG. In her free time she enjoys traveling, watching new movies and running her business, Gemme Photography.
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