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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

More than a thousand fans jam out at Playground Music and Arts Festival

By Erina Anwar and Isabella Marzban | Aug. 29, 2022

More than 1,000 people from across the state flocked to a small Gainesville venue in the sticky summer heat Saturday, headbanging and jumping up and down to local indie acts. Thirteen bands played back-to-back sets at the Playground Music and Arts Festival. The festival was hosted by Heartwood Soundstage as a kick-off to indie rock band flipturn’s debut album, “Shadowglow."

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Famed Black artist Al Black brings iconic Florida Highwaymen group’s art to Gainesville

By Averi Kremposky | Aug. 29, 2022

Al Black finished his new 8-by-34 foot mural, located on the corner of Northeast Sixth Avenue and North Main Street, Wednesday afternoon --- a full day before he was expected to wrap up the project. Throughout the day, a handful of people shuffled through to watch Black's painting unfold.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF, embattled former Honors Program director at odds over nature of termination

By Christian Casale | Aug. 29, 2022

Mark Law and UF administration are publicly at odds about the nature of his termination. Honors students say they were confused about the nature of Law’s firing, and some faculty who already distrusted the administration rallied to Law’s cause.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

‘A political weapon’: UF community left divided on how to navigate Florida’s new ‘Stop WOKE’ Act

By Peyton Harris | Aug. 29, 2022

House Bill 7, dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” by Gov. Ron Desantis, went into effect July 1, 2022. The law is an expansion on Florida Statute Section 760.10, now including language that prohibits certain material from being taught at universities in the Florida State University System. 

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

How does The Alligator handle election coverage?

By the Editorial Board | Aug. 29, 2022

It’s a student-run newsroom that cycles through a new staff every semester. It’s a breeding ground for developing new skills — a place to mess up before you mess up as a full-time journalist. 

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MULTIMEDIA

Weekly Roundup: August 29, 2022

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 29, 2022

The Alligator Podcast recaps the biggest news stories published in the paper this week.

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METRO

Micanopy receives $3 million to improve internet connection for low- to moderate-income residents

By Alexa Herrera | Aug. 29, 2022

The town of Micanopy will receive almost $3 million to expand broadband access from the Community Development Block Grant coronavirus program. The money will be used to create internet access for low- to moderate- income residents.

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SPANISH

Brandon Peters asegura la nominación demócrata en la carrera por la Cámara de Representantes, se enfrentará a Chuck Clemons

By Ana Trias and Aidan Bush | Aug. 29, 2022

Peters venció a Magruder por alrededor de 4 puntos porcentuales, recolectando alrededor del 52% de los votos. Peters ganó por 550 votos, mostrando una ventaja significativa en los condados de Gilchrist y Levy con alrededor del 67% y el 74% de los votos, respectivamente. Magruder, por otro lado, ganó alrededor del 53% de los votos del condado de Alachua.

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METRO  |  POLITICS

Brandon Peters narrowly secures Democratic nomination for State House race, will face Chuck Clemons

By Aidan Bush | Aug. 28, 2022

Brandon Peters defeated Olysha Magruder in the race for Florida’s 22nd State House District. Peters won by a narrow margin, receiving 550 more votes than Magruder. In Nov. Peters will face off against Republican candidate Chuck Clemons.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Gators soccer falls to Texas, turns focus to home opener at the Diz

By Jose Tovar | Aug. 28, 2022

Florida soccer suffered its second loss in a row Sunday afternoon after allowing an 80th minute goal. The Gators battled, but eventually fell to the Texas Longhorns. 

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball wraps up Gators Invitational with victories over East Tennessee and Virginia

By Ethan Eibe | Aug. 27, 2022

 Florida volleyball rolled through East Tennessee and Virginia Saturday at the O’Dome to improve to 3-0 on the young 2022 season. Merritt Beason and Marina Markova combined for 46 kills across both games.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

After five years of waiting, UF bats finally start moving into their new home

By Siena Duncan | Aug. 27, 2022

Bat house three is occupied as of Thursday morning, meaning that a summer of work enticing them inside for a UF team made up of conservationists, biologists and construction workers has finally paid off.  

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball regains composure midway through match to defeat North Florida in 2022 opener

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 27, 2022

Florida volleyball resurged after dropping the first set to defeat North Florida in the 2022 season opener. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Accent Speakers Bureau reschedules Josh Richards for first Fall speaking event

By Anushka Dakshit | Aug. 26, 2022

Accent Speakers Bureau rescheduled TikTok star Josh Richards to do the first Fall show September 8 at 7 p.m. at the University Auditorium, according to an announcement Thursday. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Flo Rida, Olivia O’Brien to perform at UF’s Gator Growl 2022

By Alissa Gary | Aug. 26, 2022

UF Homecoming and Gator Growl announced Friday headlining artist, Flo Rida, and opener, Olivia O’Brien, will perform at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Oct. 7.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Flipturn releases debut album “Shadowglow” before headlining their own Gainesville festival

By Lauren Brensel | Aug. 26, 2022

“Orbit” is the final song of the 14-track album, born from the minds of band members Devon Vonbalson, Dillon Basse, Madeline Jarman, Tristan Duncan and Mitch Fountain. After much anticipation and a collection of five EPs, “Shadowglow” joined the band’s discography Aug. 19.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville 3-year-old child fatally shot with firearm from unlocked case

By Lily Kino | Aug. 25, 2022

A 3-year-old boy died after shooting himself with a firearm he found in an unlocked case, according to a Gainesville Police Department press release.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Freshmen need traditional dorms

By Halima Attah | Aug. 25, 2022

Despite their unpopularity, communal residential halls offer benefits that complete the freshman experience here at UF.  

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Last minute goal pushes Baylor past Florida

By Jackson Reyes | Aug. 25, 2022

Florida forward Alivia Gonzalez’s second goal of the season had Florida in position to secure its first draw of the season, but a late Baylor goal gave the Bears a dramatic win.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

The maturation of a young roster with new additions will dictate Florida volleyball’s success in 2022

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 25, 2022

Head coach Mary Wise and sophomore Merritt Beason spoke to the media Wednesday. They addressed Florida’s upcoming matches, Beason’s development as a leader and what to expect from the new faces on the roster.