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Justin McKenzie (left) and Dee Natour (right) sit in Bo Diddley Plaza during the election results watch party hosted by the Dream Defenders on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

Lauren Witte

Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.

Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.

Brandy Sumner

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By Brandy Sumner | 10:49am

Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.

Sonaiya Brown

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By Sonaiya Brown | 7:23am

The UF Board of Trustees votes on presidential finalist Stuart Bell during a board meeting at the university, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Amongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.

Anenaa Kumar

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By Anenaa Kumar | 3:00am

Amongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.

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