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METRO | BUSINESS

Local businesses show support for Pride Month amidst recent backlash experienced by big companies

By Emma Parker | June 5, 2023

At the beginning of May, Target released its 2023 Pride collection in anticipation of Pride Month. Due to backlash, threats and protests of the different products included in the collection, Target decided to remove some of the collection items from displays and relocate displays to less trafficked areas of the store in select locations.

Panelists Dr. Jennifer Evans (left) and Simone Chriss (right) speak after a panel on Florida’s LGBTQ legislation at University Club on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

METRO | POLITICS

“The goal is erasure”: Local LGBTQ community discusses impacts of 2023 legislative session

By Amanda Friedman | June 5, 2023

The panel highlighted laws restricting discussions of LGBTQ themes in K-12 classrooms, transgender healthcare, transgender individuals’ ability to use the restroom aligning with their gender identity, minors’ attendance at drag performances and the defunding of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

SPANISH

UF students discuss overlap between Latinx and LGBTQ communities

By Nicole Beltran | June 5, 2023

Some of the friends he had who were of Hispanic heritage saw LGBTQ as weird or out of the norm, Pascual said. Pascual’s experiences with disregarding assumptions about his identity has led him to feel uncomfortable with expressing himself in Florida, a state that has passed numerous bills concerning LGBTQ. “There are moments where I just don't really feel comfortable telling people that I am gay,” he said.

SPANISH

Estudiantes de la UF discuten la intersección cultural entre las comunidades latina y LGBTQ

By Nicole Beltran | June 5, 2023

Algunos de sus amigos de ascendencia hispana veían a la comunidad LGBTQ como rara o fuera de la norma, dijo Pascual. Las experiencias de Pascual ignorando las suposiciones sobre su identidad lo han llevado a sentirse incómodo al expresarse en la Florida, un estado que ha aprobado numerosos proyectos de ley relacionados con la comunidad LGBTQ.

Protestors for transgender access to healthcare gather at the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street to begin a march toward the Student Health Care Center where some will perform an “inject-in” of HRT Friday, April 7, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF transgender community faces legislation restricting access to health care, bathrooms

By Garrett Shanley | June 5, 2023

SB 254 imposes a series of restrictions on gender-affirming care in Florida. The law bans new prescriptions of hormones and puberty blockers for minors for the purpose of gender dysphoria.

Models pose together during a Museum Days event held at the Harn Museum of Art in April 2023.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Local art organization builds confidence with summer events

By Aubrey Bocalan | June 5, 2023

Everyone deserves to see art when they look at themselves in the mirror — for the past six years, Figure on Diversity has been dedicated to helping people do just that.

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s academic building, located at 1945 SW 16th Ave. on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Animal rights group denounces UF experimentations

By Garrett Shanley | June 5, 2023

National animal rights group Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! sent a letter to UF President Ben Sasse condemning several university animal experiments.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government Judiciary Committee fails to hear legislation, nomination

By Vivienne Serret | June 5, 2023

The UF Student Government Judiciary Committee could not hear the 14 pieces of legislation and one nomination awaiting consideration as it continues to fail to meet quorum.

Florida pitcher Cade Fisher walks to the dugout during the Gators' 7-1 win over Texas Tech Sunday, June 4, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Fisher tosses gem, Gators set for regional finale against Texas Tech

By Luke Adragna | June 4, 2023

The No. 2 Florida Gators (47-14, 20-10 SEC) defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders (41-22, 12-12 Big XII) 7-1 Sunday in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Gainesville regional. Florida freshman left-hander Cade Fisher surrendered one run in seven innings to help advance the Gators to the regional finale Monday.

Florida pitcher Hurston Waldrep celebrates during the Gators' 8-2 win against UConn Sunday, June 4, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators stay afloat against UConn

By Luke Adragna | June 4, 2023

The No. 2 Florida Gators (46-15, 20-10 SEC) defeated the No. 10 Connecticut Huskies (44-17, 15-5 Big East) 8-2 Sunday at Condron Family Ballpark.

Florida starting pitcher Brandon Sproat delivers a pitch during the Gators' 5-4 loss to Texas Tech Saturday, June 3, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators fall to Texas Tech, face elimination in Gainesville regional

By Luke Adragna | June 4, 2023

The Florida Gators (45-15, 20-10 SEC) were defeated by the Texas Tech Red Raiders (40-21, 12-12 Big XII) 5-4 Saturday at Condron Family Ballpark.

Florida sophomore pitcher Jac Caglianone stands on the mound during the Gators' 3-0 win against Florida A&M Friday, June 2, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida overcomes sluggish offense, defeats Florida A&M in NCAA regional opener

By Luke Adragna | June 2, 2023

The No. 2 Florida Gators (45-14, 20-10 SEC) defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers (29-29, 18-12 SWAC) 3-0 Friday in the opening round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Gainesville regional.

Coach Bryan Shelton led the Gators to the No. 1-seed in the SEC Tournament. They have won 16 straight home matches dating back to last year.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Bryan Shelton steps down as men’s tennis head coach

By Krisha Sanghavi | June 2, 2023

Florida men’s tennis head coach Bryan Shelton announced Friday he would step down from the position. His decision came after 11 seasons as head coach. He cited a shift in focus to family time and coaching his son, Ben Shelton, as reasons for the departure.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Guns stolen from Gainesville Big Daddy Guns, two unidentified burglars still at large

By Jacob Sedesse | June 1, 2023

Sheriffs are looking for two people who stole several firearms from Big Daddy Guns in Gainesville early Thursday morning.

Florida pitcher Brandon Sproat throws the ball to first baseman Jac Caglianone during the Gators' 10-0 win against Vanderbilt Friday, May 12, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators’ road to Omaha begins at Gainesville Regional

By Jackson Castellano | June 1, 2023

No. 2 Florida (44-14, 20-10 SEC) will host No. 10 UConn (43-15, 15-5 Big East), Texas Tech (39-21, 12-12 Big XII) and Florida A&M (29-28, 18-12 SWAC) at the NCAA Gainesville Regional starting Friday.

Florida golfer Yuxin Lin during the Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course Sunday, February 12, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf wins 2023 NCAA National Championship

By Madilyn Destefano | June 1, 2023

Florida secured the 2023 NCAA National Championship Wednesday at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Gators defeated Georgia Tech 3-1 in the final round of match play.

Florida's Ricky Castillo celebrates a putt in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Cle Elum Regional at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Wash., on May 19, 2021. (Photography by Stephen Brashear/Red Box Pictures)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men's golf advances to NCAA National Championship finals

By Madilyn Destefano | May 31, 2023

The Florida Gators men's golf team defeated Virginia and Florida State in match play Tuesday to advance to the NCAA National Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D) signed bills condemning attacks on higher education and creating a budget review act at the Senate meeting Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate President signs bills condemning DEI attacks, budget reviews into effect

By Vivienne Serret | May 31, 2023

Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D) signed bills condemning attacks on higher education and creating a budget review act at the Senate meeting May 30.

Senior Fred Biondi follows through on his swing at the Sea Best Invitational Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Fred Biondi wins NCAA National Championship individual title

By Madilyn Destefano | May 30, 2023

Florida golfer Fred Biondi won the individual title at the NCAA National Championships May 29 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Willie Jackson Jr. on the sidelines for the Orlando Apollos. Jackson was named the head coach of P.K. Yonge's football team May 8.

SPORTS | FEATURES

P.K. Yonge alum returns as head coach for his alma mater

By Bennett Solomon | May 30, 2023

P.K. Yonge introduced Willie Jackson Jr. as its new head coach May 8, where he will have the chance to bring success to the program he grew up playing for.

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