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A mask is seen on the "Focused Attention" gator statue in Library West on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

Lauren Witte

Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.

Kyle Keller opens The Listening Room's final show of its second season at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association on April 12 2026.

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Kyle Keller opens The Listening Room's final show of its second season at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association on April 12 2026.

Kevin Ayoub of Crimson sings at the Cowabunga Release Show, Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

Grace Sands

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By Grace Sands | 7:02pm

Kevin Ayoub of Crimson sings at the Cowabunga Release Show, Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

Dylan Speicher

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By Dylan Speicher | June 23

Solutions by The State News