Evangelist Cindy Lasseter Smock, better known as "Sister Cindy" to her TikTok fans, speaks to a crowd of over 500 students at Plaza of the Americas on Monday, Feb. 7.
Alan Halaly is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2023 Editor-in-Chief of The Alligator. He's previously served as Engagement Managing Editor, Metro Editor and Photo Editor. Alan has also held internships with the Miami New Times and The Daily Beast, and spent his first two semesters in college on The Alligator’s Metro desk covering city and county affairs.
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By Caroline Walsh | 8:50pmFlorida gymnast eMjae Frazier competes on the balance beam during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Alabama in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
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By Chloe Martin | 4:22pmUF students walk out in protest of ICE raids in Minneapolis, Minn. The demonstration took place on Plaza of the Americas in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
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By Matthew Quesada | 4:12pmVenezuelan cultural items are on display at La Maracucha in Gainesville, Fla. Thursday, Jan 23, 2026.





