Free Speech

Tom Short and representatives from Gator Christian Life hold a conversation on the Plaza of the Americas with students about Christianity and evolution Wednesday afternoon. The plaza is one of UF’s free speech zones where controversial topics such as this can be discussed.

Students are seen entering and exiting Marston Science Library on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | Dec. 27

Students are seen entering and exiting Marston Science Library on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | Dec. 15

Protestors of the death penalty sit outside Florida State Prison and pray in opposition to the execution of Mark Allen Geralds. Geralds was executed in Raiford on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | Dec. 9

Protestors of the death penalty sit outside Florida State Prison and pray in opposition to the execution of Mark Allen Geralds. Geralds was executed in Raiford on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

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