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A contestant of the Luigi Mangione shakes hand with another person at the Luigi Mangione lookalike contest in the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Sabrina Castro

Sabrina Castro is a senior journalism student and Spring 2025 Avenue reporter. When she's not off chasing the latest trend story, you can find her scrolling TikTok or searching local thrift stores for vintage gems.

Patrons at the Bull in Downtown Gainesville, Fla., share anecdotes about what "home" means to them, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 12:28am

Patrons at the Bull in Downtown Gainesville, Fla., share anecdotes about what "home" means to them, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) gets set before a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | 9:11pm

Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) gets set before a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Florida infielder Landon Stripling (13) swings his bat during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 9:09pm

Florida infielder Landon Stripling (13) swings his bat during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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