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Yasmin Chauhan, 21, Elliot Russ, 22, and Alexia Lacayo, 19, all UF students, pose for a photo on Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday, presenting Russ's idea of what it means for women to receive a higher education. She's the First highlighted the importance of women's education in developing nations.

Florida setter Taylor Parks (20) dives during an NCAA volleyball match against Jacksonville, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Michael Angee

VB vs JU - 09/23/26

By Michael Angee | 9:04pm

Florida setter Taylor Parks (20) dives during an NCAA volleyball match against Jacksonville, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Amanda Yale

Ripple Theatre

By Amanda Yale | 10:46am

Owner and founder of Ripple Theatre Nathan Wynn poses at his piano, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

A volunteer on the Mike Klein for Congress campaign wears a T-shirt reading, "Stop congressional stock trading, elect an Independent," at "One Gainesville, One World," a campaign event celebrating the International Day of Peace, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Cafe Voltaire in Gainesville, Fla.

Photo courtesy of Milo Watson

Mike Klein Campaign

By Photo courtesy of Milo Watson | Sep. 22

A volunteer on the Mike Klein for Congress campaign wears a T-shirt reading, "Stop congressional stock trading, elect an Independent," at "One Gainesville, One World," a campaign event celebrating the International Day of Peace, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Cafe Voltaire in Gainesville, Fla.

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