Staff
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Aidan Bush
- Engagement Managing Editor
Aidan Bush is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2024 Engagement Managing Editor of The Alligator. In his free time, he likes to listen to music and go kayaking.
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Alexandra Burns
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Alexandra Burns
- Staff Writer
Alexandra Burns is a third-year journalism major and a Fall 2023 Avenue Reporter. When she is not reporting, she loves reading thriller books, watching A24 movies and listening to music.
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Alissa Gary
- University Editor
Alissa is a sophomore journalism major and University Editor at The Alligator. She has previously covered student government, university administration and K-12 education. In her free time, she enjoys showing photos of her cats to strangers.
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Alligator Staff report
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Alyssa Britton-Harr
- Sports Writer
Alyssa Britton-Harr is a second-year journalism major and a sports reporter for The Alligator. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spending time with her friends.
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Amanda Friedman
- Enterprise Editor
Amanda Friedman is a senior journalism major and the Enterprise Editor at The Alligator. She previously wrote for the Avenue, Metro and University desks. When she isn't reporting, she loves watching coming-of-age films and listening to Ariana Grande.
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Amanda Lacy
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Amaya Borroto
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Andrew Taramykin
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Annie Wang
- Alligator Staff Writer
Annie Wang is a first-year journalism major and a University General Assignment writer for The Alligator. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing reviews on Goodreads.
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Ariel Rademeyer
- Alligator Staff Writer
Ariel Rademeyer is a journalism major and Santa Fe Reporter for the Alligator. In her free time, she enjoys watching Gilmore Girls, going to coffee shops, and listening to Taylor Swift.
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Ashley Mason
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Aubrey Bocalan
- Visualization Producer
Aubrey Bocalan is a third-year journalism major. She is also pursuing a double major in Art. When she isn't writing, she's probably watching TV with her dog, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore Bocalan.
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Austin Stirling
- Staff Writer
Austin Stirling is a third-year journalism major and sports reporter for The Alligator. He previously covered Gators women's basketball and is primarily covering soccer during the fall 2023 semester. He is a huge New York sports fan and is hoping the Jets can be a respectable football team for once in his life this season.
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Avenue Staff
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Bailey Diem
- Alligator Staff Writer
Bailey Diem is a first-year journalism major and a metro general assignment reporter for The Alligator. When not reporting, Bailey can be found playing guitar or getting lost in a book.
- Bea Lunardini - Staff Writer
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Ben Belin
- Benjamin Miller - Alligator Staff Writer
- Bennett Solomon
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Bonny Matejowsky
- Staff Writer
Bonny Matejowsky is a third-year journalism major and a Fall 2023 Avenue Reporter. When she’s not writing, you can find her thrifting or watching Twin Peaks.
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Brandon Hernandez
- Sports Writer
Brandon Hernandez is currently the enterprise sports writer and sports podcast host for The Independent Alligator. He likes long walks on the sidewalk and watching basketball tape in his off time. You can find most of his work @BranH2001 on X and on The Courtside Podcast on Spotify.
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Cassie Urbenz
- Columnist
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Cayman Forbes
- Chandler Hawkes
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Chrystie Blot
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Claire Grunewald
- Editor-in-Chief
Claire Grunewald is a fourth-year journalism major and the Spring 2024 Editor In Chief of The Alligator. In her free time, she likes to go to concerts and attempt to meet her Goodreads reading goal.
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Daniel Bednar
- Alligator Staff Writer
Daniel Bednar is a first-year political science major and the Criminal Justice reporter for The Alligator. When he's not writing, you can find him scuba diving in the Keys or flying airplanes.
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Delia Rose Sauer
- Alligator Staff Writer
Delia Rose Sauer is a second-year journalism major and the graduate & professional school reporter for The Alligator. In her free time, she loves drawing, crocheting and exploring music genres.
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Diego Perdomo
- Graphic Designer
Diego Perdomo is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2024 Data Reporter. He previously worked as the graphic design editor and a graphic designer. Outside of his studies, he is trying to find hobbies outside of work.
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Dwayne Robinson
- Alligator Columnist
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Ella Thompson
- Metro Editor
Ella Thompson is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2024 Metro Editor. In her free time, she likes to go to the beach or read a good book.
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Eluney Gonzalez
- Staff Writer
- Emilia Cardenas-Perez - Alligator Staff Writer
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Emma Behrmann
- Digital Managing Editor
Emma Behrmann is a fourth-year journalism major and the Fall 2023 digital managing editor. In the past, she was metro desk editor, K-12 education reporter and a university news assistant. When she's not reporting, she's lifting at the gym.
- Emma DiNicola
- Emma Parker - Alligator Staff Writer
- Garrett Shanley
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Garrett Shanley
- Staff Writer
Garrett Shanley is a third-year journalism and history major and The Alligator's Fall 2023 university administration reporter. In his free time, Garrett can be found watching Wong Kar-Wai movies and brooding.
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Hailey Hurst
- Sports Writer
Hailey Hurst is a second-year journalism major with a focus in sports media and a sports reporter for The Alligator. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and cheering for Miami sports teams.
- Hannah Getman
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Harvey Ward
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Henry DeAngelis
- Alligator Staff Writer
Henry DeAngelis is a third-year journalism major and the City and County Commission reporter for the Alligator. In his free time, you can find him on the basketball court or deep in a good book.
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Hub Brown
- Alligator Columnist
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Isabella Douglas
- Editor-in-Chief
Isabella Douglas is a fourth-year journalism major and the Fall 2023 editor-in-chief for The Alligator. She has previously worked as the digital managing editor, metro editor, criminal justice reporter and as a news assistant. When she isn't reporting, she can be found reorganizing her bookshelf and adding books to her ever-growing TBR.
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Isabella Morales
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Islam on Campus, Arab Students’ Association and Students for Justice in Palestine
- Columnists
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Jack Meyer
- Sports Writer
Jack Meyer is a third-year journalism major and a sports reporter for The Alligator. In his free time, he enjoys running, spending time with friends, playing video games, and watching the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins.
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Jackson Reyes
- Sports Editor
Jackson Reyes is a UF journalism senior and The Alligator's Fall 2023 Sports Editor. He previously served as Digital Managing Editor and was a reporter and assistant editor on the sports desk. In his free time, he enjoys collecting records, long walks on the beach and watching Bo Nix.
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Jared Teitel
- Staff Writer
Jared Teitel is a third-year journalism major, and this is his second semester as an Avenue reporter. In his free time, he enjoys running, shopping, and drinking coffee.
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Jinelle Vazquez
- Staff Writer
Jinelle Vazquez is a senior at UF pursuing a major in Public Health with a minor in Indigenous Studies. They currently report for the enterprise desk covering health. In their free time, they enjoy hiking, photography and making art.
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John Brinkman
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Jordan Ramos
- Alligator Staff Writer
Jordan Ramos is a fourth-year journalism major who spends his time singing in two different choirs and his a cappella group.
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Kairi Lowery
- Alligator Staff Writer
Kairi Lowery is a second-year journalism major and a metro general assignment reporter for The Alligator. When she's not writing you can find her lounging on the beach with a book or collecting vinyls.
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Kat Tran
- Staff Writer
Kat Tran is a second-year journalism major and is the City & County Commission reporter for Fall 2023. They are also interested in a pre-law track (entertainment law). You can find them daydreaming about rainbows, unicorns, and sunshine in their free time. Currently, they are recovering after seeing Lana Del Rey live.
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Krisha Sanghavi
- Staff Writer
Krisha Sanghavi is a third-year public relations and economics major. In her free time, she loves cheering on Miami sports teams and spending time with her friends.
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Kylie Williams
- Staff Writer
Kylie Williams is a second-year journalism major and a sustainability minor. This is her second semester as the environmental enterprise reporter. Outside of the newsroom, she can be found reading, baking or watching reality TV.
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Lacey Rogers
- Sports Writer
Lacey Rogers is a third-year journalism major and sports reporter for The Alligator. She is a huge Washington Capitals fan and hopes to work for them after she finishes school.
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Laura Quintana
- Alligator Staff Writer
Laura Quintana is a third year Journalism major. Spring 2024 is her first semester working at The Alligator. Some of the things she likes to do is read, write, and take pictures. Her biggest goal is to become a novelist and travel the world.
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Laura Thomas
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Lauren Whiddon
- Multimedia Editor
Lauren Whiddon is a UF journalism senior and the multimedia editor. When she's not writing she is updating her Letterboxd account or reading classic literature.
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Luke Adragna
- Sports Writer
Luke Adragna is a third-year journalism student and the Florida Gators football reporter at The Alligator. He is a cat ethusiast and completes the NYT Daily Mini in less than a minute each day.
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Lyrissa Lidsky
- Columnist
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Madilyn Gemme
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Mark Shmueli
- Max Bernstein - Alligator Staff Writer
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Max Rappoport
- Columnist
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Max Tucker
- Sports Writer
Max Tucker is a junior transfer student at UF. After obtaining his A.A. in Journalism from Santa Fe College in 2023, he chose further his education at Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. Max is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in sports and media. He enjoys golfing and going to the beach with his friends in his free time. Max will be covering the Gators Golf teams this Fall for The Alligator.
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Megan Howard
- Alligator Staff Writer
Megan Howard is a second-year journalism major and the K-12 Education reporter for The Alligator. When she's not writing, you can find her rewatching the Eras Tour movie or reading The Hunger Games series.
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Melanie Pena
- Staff Writer
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.
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Mia Orris
- Columnist
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Molly Seghi
- Staff Writer
Molly Seghi is a first-year journalism major at UF and a Fall 2023 Avenue Reporter. When not writing or journaling, she can be found at a live music event or working on her podcast “An Aural Account.”
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Morgan Vanderlaan
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Nicole Beltran
- Staff Writer
Nicole Beltran is a second-year journalism and economics major. This is her first semester as the race and equity reporter. She has previously worked as a translator and editor for El Caimán. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, trying new foods and drawing.
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Noor Sukar
- Columnist
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Norman J.W. Goda
- Columnist
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Paulina Trujillo
- Columnist
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Ronin Lupien
- Columnist
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Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp
- Alligator Staff Writer
Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp is a second-year journalism and environmental science major covering enterprise politics. She previously worked as a metro news assistant. Outside of the newsroom, you can usually find her haunting local music venues.
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Sabrina Castro
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Saketh Damera
- Sara-James Ranta - Alligator Staff Writer
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Sasha Wildstein
- Columnist
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Scarlling Manzanarez
- Sports Writer
Scarlling Manzanarez is a sports media journalism student and sports reporter at The Alligator for Fall 2023. She served as the 2022-2023 sports editor at Miami Dade College’s student newspaper, The Reporter. She is a baseball fan and aspires to cover a Major League Baseball team.
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Shaine Davison
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Shauna Junco
- Columnist
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Sophia Bailly
- Staff Writer
Sophia Bailly is a second-year journalism major and covers politics for the enterprise desk. Some of her favorite things include The Beatles, croissants and Agatha Christie books. When she's not writing stories she's either reading or going for a run.
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STAFF
- Sydney Johnson
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Tanya Fedak
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The Alligator Editorial Board
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The Change Party
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Topher Adams
- Sports Writer
Topher Adams is a fourth-year communications major and in his fourth semester with the Alligator. He previously covered football, baseball and women's basketball. He also enjoys professional lacrosse and Major League Soccer.
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Valentina Sandoval
- Staff Writer
Valentina Sandoval is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2024 Enterprise Editor. Whenever she's not writing, she's expanding her Animal Crossing island, making Spotify playlists or convincing someone to follow her dog on Instagram.
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Valentina Sarmiento
Valentina Sarmiento is a UF journalism senior with a specialization in photojournalism. She is an Avenue staff writer for The Alligator. Aside from storytelling, she enjoys binging horror movies, cats and the occult.
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Vision Party
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Vivienne Serret
- Staff Writer
Vivienne Serret is a UF journalism and criminology senior, reporting for The Alligator's university desk as the student government reporter and managing editor for The Florida Political Review. She loves debating, lifting at the gym and singing.
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Xavier Scott
- Alligator Columnist
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Zoey Thomas
- Alligator Staff Writer
Zoey Thomas is a second-year media production major and the university administration reporter for The Alligator. She previously wrote for the metro desk. Other than reporter, Zoey's titles include espresso connoisseur, long-distance runner and Wes Anderson appreciator.