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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.

Yakitori, a Japanese dish of skewered, bite-sized pieces, is often served out of small stands in bus or subway stations in Japan.

Summer Johnston

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By Summer Johnston | 11:25am

Yakitori, a Japanese dish of skewered, bite-sized pieces, is often served out of small stands in bus or subway stations in Japan.

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 10:20am

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Protesters sit outside praying before the execution of Michael King, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla.

Alexa Ryan

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By Alexa Ryan | 8:41pm

Protesters sit outside praying before the execution of Michael King, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla.

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