Puerto Rican flags planted on the Plaza of the Americas in the shape of “PR” honored the victims of Hurricane Maria who died on the island on the anniversary of the hurricane. Unión de Estudiantes Puertorriqueños Activos, the Puerto Rican UF student group under the umbrella of Hispanic Student Association, collected books to send to a library and signed a poster offering words of hope to those still affected.
Student Government
By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmUniversity of Florida student government Judicary chairwoman Abigail Melamed speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmA University of Florida student government Secretary speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Student Government
By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmUniversity of Florida student government Information & Communication chairwoman Katherine Finfrock speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





