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Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.

Kiara is a UF student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a focus in photography. Although her background is in artistic photography, Kiara's passion for photojournalism has always been the most important to her. Kiara is also very passionate about music, and in her spare time collects records and attends as many live music events as she can.
UF's Black Student Union hosts 36th annual Florida Invitational Step Show at Bo Diddley Plaza
Feb. 9Photos by Caroline Walsh
Gainesville residents walk out of school and work for a ‘Stand with Minnesota’ ICE protest
Jan. 30About 300 people gathered on 13th Street and University Avenue at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, walking out of work and school as part of a nationally organized day of action to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
'We can’t forget’: Alachua residents memorialize lynching victims through quilts gallery
Jan. 22Community-made quilts honor 47 victims of racial violence in Alachua County as part of a broader remembrance effort




