Prayer-goers wrap their arms around each other’s shoulders to start dancing in Turlington Plaza Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Alissa is the Fall 2025 editor-in-chief of The Alligator. She has previously been engagement managing editor and university editor, and she has covered stories across UF and Gainesville. She was also an intern at the Orlando Sentinel and The Chronicle of Higher Education. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her cat and take care of her plants.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 8:41pmKYURAMEN is the newest restaurant to open in downtown Gainesville, Fla., located at 212 SE 1st Street. Captured Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 8:41pmKYURAMEN is the newest restaurant to open in downtown Gainesville, Fla., located at 212 SE 1st Street. Captured Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 8:41pmKYURAMEN is the newest restaurant to open in downtown Gainesville, Fla., located at 212 SE 1st Street. Captured Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.