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COVID-19
OPINION
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COLUMNS
The case for improving COVID-19 racial health disparities
Apr. 25, 2021One of the most startling—yet frequently ignored—dilemmas throughout the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the US has been the dramatic disparities in vaccination allocation that disproportionately affected minority and low-income groups.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Ninth-inning Halter RBI triple lifts Gators to seventh-straight victory
By Griffin Foll | Apr. 24, 2021No. 15 Florida scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning Friday in Auburn to break a 2-2 tie and capture the series opener.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Stellar Gamecock pitching produces shocking upset for Florida
By Noah Ram | Apr. 24, 2021Florida’s senior weekend got off to a rough start Friday night as South Carolina dumbfounded the Gators 2-1.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators fall in the SEC final
By Jesse Richardson | Apr. 23, 2021The No. 1 Gators fell short in the SEC Finals after No. 3 Tennessee nearly blew a 3-0 lead.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida lacrosse tops Old Dominion
By Karina Wilson | Apr. 23, 2021The No. 10 Gators outplayed the Old Dominion Monarchs in a 17-6 victory to remain undefeated in the AAC.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Florida skates by Texas A&M and advances to SEC Final
By Jesse Richardson | Apr. 23, 2021The Gators sneaked past the Aggies to advance in the SEC tournament. They will match up against Tennessee in the final round.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Gators lacrosse heads to Old Dominion
By Karina Wilson | Apr. 23, 2021The Gators travel to Norfolk, Virginia, as they hope to improve to 9-0 in the AAC.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Florida softball looks ahead to South Carolina and senior day
By Rachel Slay | Apr. 23, 2021South Carolina will travel to Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium to face No. 3 Florida Friday.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Gators hit the road for a weekend series against Auburn
By Sara Kate Dyson | Apr. 23, 2021Gators look to carry momentum into the weekend series against Auburn.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF employees tried to deal with their health. They say their bosses stood in the way
By Corbin Bolies | Apr. 23, 2021The Alligator found three cases of current and former UF employees with medical issues facing alleged resistance from their supervisors since 2019. These employees, who were not tenured, faced two propositions: medical leave or unemployment.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF’s class 2025 grows in size while its diversity numbers stagnate
By Alexander Lugo | Apr. 23, 2021While the number of UF admits keeps growing, Black, Hispanic and Native American admits saw subtle decreases this year.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Prominent UF and Gainesville figure Bach Lien Tong Duong dies at 72
By Michelle Holder and Juliana Ferrie | Apr. 23, 2021She found herself halfway across the world from her home country in Gainesville where she left a lasting impact on the UF and Gainesville community through her unending service of education and teaching.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Florida in ninth after day two of SEC Championship
By Michael Hull | Apr. 22, 2021The Gators are four strokes out of the match play tournament entering Friday.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Women collapse, men roll on to the SEC Tournament semifinal
By Jesse Richardson | Apr. 22, 2021Gators couldn't continue their win streak and were sent home by South Carolina in the quarterfinal.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Gators clinch win against the Eagles
By Faith Buckley | Apr. 22, 2021The Gators brought Tim Walton his 950th career win after a 3-0 shutout against FGCU.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Florida flounders in opening round of SEC Championship
By Michael Hull | Apr. 22, 2021Freshman Joe Pagdin is tied for fifth individually entering the second round after a 2-under-par showing Wednesday.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Gators reload for 2022
By Zachary Huber | Apr. 21, 2021Florida looks to bounce back in 2022 to score its fourth National Championship. It awaits decisions from seniors Megan Skaggs and Alyssa Baumann on whether they will return for one more season.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Limited tours and online Preview present challenges for incoming students
By J.P. Oprison | Apr. 21, 2021With campus tours at reduced capacity and new student Preview, which helps students transition to UF with tours and advising, held online, UF class of 2025 students are worried about how well they can get to know their new college.
METRO
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POLITICS
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs sweeping protest bill into law: How will it impact Gainesville?
By Anna Wilder and Alan Halaly | Apr. 21, 2021In Gainesville, a college town where the median age is about 26, organized demonstrations occur frequently. Although Gainesville protests almost never descend into violence, some students and local activists are worried about the precedent the legislation will set.
