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Cindy Smock, "Sister Cindy," an evangelical street preacher with over 425,000 TikTok followers yelling at a crowd of UF students on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

Madilyn Gemme

Madilyn Gemme is the Spring 2025 Multimedia Editor and a second-year specializing in visual journalism. You might recognize her work for several other organizations, including the UAA, Strike Magazine, WUFT and SG. In her free time she enjoys traveling, watching new movies and running her business, Gemme Photography.

Florida’s India Houghton gets ready to hit the ball during an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 12:42pm

Florida’s India Houghton gets ready to hit the ball during an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida’s Brooke Black walks down the court before an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 12:42pm

Florida’s Brooke Black walks down the court before an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Social media posts showcasing Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations can increase pressure to spend, reinforcing consumer habits tied to the holiday.

Daniela Peñafiel

V-day Posting Pressures

By Daniela Peñafiel | 8:29pm

Social media posts showcasing Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations can increase pressure to spend, reinforcing consumer habits tied to the holiday.

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