A job or a privilege? UF draws criticism for not paying Cicerones

Posted to Swampy UF memes for top ten public teens, a student Facebook group, in November 2018, this meme by Donovan Lopez received almost 1,000 comments and reactions. Many of the students tagged in the comments are cicerones and Campus Diplomats. Courtesy to The Alligator

James Fishback attends a UF College Republicans meeting in the Reitz Union on March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sara Dhorasoo

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By Sara Dhorasoo | 3:38pm

James Fishback attends a UF College Republicans meeting in the Reitz Union on March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

City Hall stands, Friday, March 27, 2026, in downtown Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | 9:00pm

City Hall stands, Friday, March 27, 2026, in downtown Gainesville, Fla.

Eastside High School band plays at the unveiling of the Mindful Messages Mural, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Riley Beiswenger

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By Riley Beiswenger | 7:54pm

Eastside High School band plays at the unveiling of the Mindful Messages Mural, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Solutions by The State News