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 Alyvia Logan | 10:34pmFlorida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) celebrates after scoring her second home run of the game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.
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By Caroline Walsh | 8:58pmFlorida catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) catches the ball at first base during an NCAA softball game against Lindenwood, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Alyvia Logan | 8:57pmFlorida pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) delivers a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.





