Melanie Pena
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Mayor Lauren Poe delivers his final State of the City Address on at the Cade Museum for Creativity & Innovation on Monday, Feb. 28.
Melanie Pena
Melanie Peña is a second-year business and journalism major. When she's not designing a graphic or writing an article, she's probably making jewelry or exploring coffee shops in Gainesville.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 2:25pmVendors at Swampcon sell cosplay accessories in the Reitz Union, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 2:25pmVendors at Swampcon sell cosplay accessories in the Reitz Union, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 2:25pmA yellow Volkswagen Beetle sits parked at the base of the Reitz Union, appearing as Pikachu, a character from the Pokemon franchise, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
