NEWS
Gainesville Mayor encourages community to celebrate Juneteenth
By Grethel Aguila | June 19, 2020Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.
COVID-19
METRO
Hundreds protest potential development on former Seminary Lane plot
By Ariana Aspuru and Tristan Wood | June 19, 2020The plot, located in a historically Black community, could be used for student luxury housing
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
“Unity can change the game”: Students to march for Unity Week, Juneteenth
By Nicole Rodriguez | June 18, 2020The March for Freedom will take place at 11:30 a.m. and begin at A. Quinn Jones Center. It concludes a week of solidarity and activism for students.
COVID 19
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Inside Poe Springs Park’s Saturday reopening
By Maya Naim | June 18, 2020The park and natural springs are now open on weekends at 50 percent capacity after remaining closed for months
COVID 19
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Face mask requirement continues to divide Alachua County residents
By Serra Sowers | June 18, 2020Alachua County’s emergency order still requires the use of face masks in public spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.
COVID 19
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Alachua County reports 20 new cases, another COVID-19 death
By Grethel Aguila | June 18, 2020Alachua County reached 600 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths Thursday.
SPORTS
What We’re Missing: Wimbledon
By Noah Ram | June 18, 2020There are some bucket list experiences in the world of sport.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
“Gator Bait” removal, mandatory bias training: UF’s plan to address racism
By Nicole Rodriguez | June 18, 2020UF President Kent Fuchs announced a list of initiatives to address racism and inequity
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF libraries to reopen at 25 percent capacity at end of August
By Diane Hernandez | June 18, 2020Libraries will reopen Aug. 28, and students will be required to social distance and wear masks
NEWS
Want to be part of The Alligator? Join our remote Summer 2020 team
June 18, 2020Applications are due June 24 at 11:59 p.m.
COVID 19
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UF
COVID-19 safety precautions move UF’s Preview Orientation online
By Diane Hernandez | June 17, 2020UF students meet future classmates from behind a screen
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Sign the contract, stop the spread: Promise to Humanity
By Diane Hernandez | June 17, 2020The contract wont cure COVID-19 but it may help to combat the spread, said one creator
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
What We’re Missing: Women’s College World Series
By Zachary Huber | June 17, 2020Every golfer dreams of making it to the Masters, and every tennis player wants to play at Wimbledon.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
UF Accent Speakers Bureau, BSU and PSU host the founders of #BlackLivesMatter
By Nicole Rodriguez | June 17, 2020Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi will speak June 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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BUSINESS
International Sushi Day: Best Sushi Rolls in Gainesville
By Michelle Holder | June 17, 2020Where to celebrate International Sushi Day in Gainesville
METRO
Sheriff candidates go head-to-head in online forum
By Grethel Aguila | June 16, 2020Incumbent Sadie Darnell and opponent Clovis Watson had an online discussion Tuesday
METRO
Inside Gainesville bars’ first weeks reopening
By Avery Lotz | June 16, 2020Gainesville bars had permission to reopen June 5
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senators condemn racism, support rescinding student’s admission after racist posts
By Meghan McGlone | June 16, 2020While Liberty Woodley is named in the SG resolution, it is unclear if the university rescinded her admission
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ACSO employee suspended for social media comments
By Sarah Mandile | June 16, 2020Ashley Mauger threatened to not take 911 calls seriously
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Mullen, Gators ready to adapt on the fly
By Brendan Farrell | June 16, 2020There have been a lot of changes in Gainesville recently.
