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 senior and the assistant multimedia editor for Summer 2025. In his spare time, Kade enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and shooting photos and videos.
Noah Lantor
Noah is the Spring 2026 multimedia editor. He previously worked as the assistant multimedia editor for one semester and as a staff photographer for two semesters covering community stories and sports across Gainesville. Before his time at UF, Noah worked on the sidelines at Maryland and Penn State photographing their football teams. He has also done freelance and graduate photography work in his home state of Maryland. In his free time, he enjoys following hockey, football and traveling to rural places.
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.
Henry A. Moore
Henry A. Moore is an illustrator for the Alligator and a history major. He enjoys studying the Cold War, riding his bike and listening to They Might Be Giants.
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