Stevie VanAusdale, a 30-year-old UF PhD student and mental health professional who spoke at the rally, brought her two daughters, two-year-old Aria and one-year-old Maya whose shirts read “Tiny Changemaker.”
Alan Halaly is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2023 Editor-in-Chief of The Alligator. He's previously served as Engagement Managing Editor, Metro Editor and Photo Editor. Alan has also held internships with the Miami New Times and The Daily Beast, and spent his first two semesters in college on The Alligator’s Metro desk covering city and county affairs.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 9:14pmThe Florida Gators men's basketball team celebrates with Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) after a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 9:14pmFlorida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) takes a free throw during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 9:14pmFlorida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dunks during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.





