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Sydney Johnson
Sydney Johnson is a third-year Journalism Major at the University of Florida from Pompano Beach, Florida. In her time at UF, she has photographed for WUFT News and reported for The Independent Alligator. In her free time she enjoys crossword puzzles, running, and logging movies on letterboxd.
Jordan Klucharich
Jordan Klucharich is a media production sophomore and a videographer for Summer 2025. In her free time, she is likely practicing with Gator Band, watching sports or editing.
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