Lettuce Eating Competition

Junior Jennifer Rodriguez Perez, Sophomore Zoe Englander, and Junior Charley Fike celebrate their top 3 finishes during the UF Lettuce Club lettuce eating competition on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

Ryan Friedenberg is a senior Sport Management and is in his seventh semester at The Alligator. When he is not working for The Alligator, he is managing creative media for the UF Club Hockey team. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing video games, baking, spending time in nature and watching sports.

Coterie Market storefront sits along W University Avenue, Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Chloe Martin

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By Chloe Martin | June 19

Coterie Market storefront sits along W University Avenue, Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Gainesville Integrative Wellness Center is located at 1330 NW Sixth St. Suite A, Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | June 18

Gainesville Integrative Wellness Center is located at 1330 NW Sixth St. Suite A, Gainesville, Fla.

Santa Fe College baseball coach Johnny Wiggs will retire Aug. 3, 2026 after 20 years as the Saints' head coach.

Courtesy to The Alligator

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By Courtesy to The Alligator | June 14

Santa Fe College baseball coach Johnny Wiggs will retire Aug. 3, 2026 after 20 years as the Saints' head coach.

Solutions by The State News