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Xuan Ooi, an 18-year-old UF freshman, peers through the mouth of her lion costume as she performs a lion dance to the sound of the drum outside Bento Cafe on Archer Road on Thursday. Jia-Uei Chen, also an 18-year-old UF freshman, sets the beat for the dance, which celebrates Chinese New Year.

Correction: Jia-Uei Chen's name was originally misspelled.

Florida's starters huddle prior to game against Jacksonville at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, Aug 27, 2026.

Connor Cleary

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By Connor Cleary | 11:27am

Florida's starters huddle prior to game against Jacksonville at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, Aug 27, 2026.

For many Santa Fe students, transferring to UF is a common goal, but the process comes with its own costs and challenges.

Daniela Ortiz

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By Daniela Ortiz | 11:24am

For many Santa Fe students, transferring to UF is a common goal, but the process comes with its own costs and challenges.

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