Leaving Home Event

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

Bayden Armstrong

Bayden is the Spring 2026 assistant multimedia editor. She is a sophomore media production student and in her second semester on Alligator staff. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and logging them on Letterboxd.

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.

Florida 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.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | Feb. 26

Florida 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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