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Mexican graduate students at the UF IFAS horticultural sciences lab built the ofrenda pictured at Fifield Hall to celebrate Dia de los Muertos Nov. 1, 2023.

Gracie Kurtz

Gracie Kurtz is a sophmore majoring in journalism. This is her first semester as a photographer for The Alligator. When she is not working, she loves playing cards, rock climbing and watching movies with her cat, Miss Dottie.

Afro-Latinx students at UF express how they navigate identity at the intersection of Black and Latin heritage.

Eva Lu

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By Eva Lu | 6:54pm

Afro-Latinx students at UF express how they navigate identity at the intersection of Black and Latin heritage.

Harry D. Michael, a 72-year-old independent artist, carefully recreates a mural dedicated to Tom Petty at the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville, Fla. Monday, March 2, 2026.

Sara Dhorasoo

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By Sara Dhorasoo | 5:11pm

Harry D. Michael, a 72-year-old independent artist, carefully recreates a mural dedicated to Tom Petty at the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville, Fla. Monday, March 2, 2026.

Construction workers work on the south building of the Social 28 apartment complex in Gainesville, Fla., Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 1:12pm

Construction workers work on the south building of the Social 28 apartment complex in Gainesville, Fla., Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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