THE AVENUE
A social distancer’s guide to Mother’s Day
By Lonnie Numa | May 9, 2020There are still ways to celebrate your mom despite COVID-19
COVID-19
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Food distribution resources available to Gainesville residents
By Natalia Galicza | May 9, 2020Establishments around Gainesville are offering resources to combat food insecurity intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
METRO
Yellow fever mosquito found in downtown Gainesville
By Hannah Bobek | May 9, 2020The mosquito’s origins are not known, but a city official said a larva was found in November.
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UF
UF international students face challenges during COVID-19
By Kaelyn Cassidy | May 9, 2020Amid border closures and flight cancellations, international students are making difficult decisions about their summers.
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ALACHUA COUNTY
SAT and ACT to be administered in person this summer
By Ariana Aspuru | May 9, 2020Statewide standardized testing is planning to resume in June, but deadlines for college admissions season remain up in the air. Questions still remain for Florida students who will not be able to take or retake standardized exams before their deadline due to COVID-19.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
County threatened with lawsuit over face mask order
By Tristan Wood | May 9, 2020Gainesville Attorney Raemi Eagle-Glenn sent a letter threatening a lawsuit against Alachua County over its face mask ordinance. The order is being considered discriminatory toward people with medical conditions and disabilities.
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UF
Graduate school exams undergo changes during COVID-19
By Meghan McGlone | May 8, 2020Many exams will be administered online and proctored at home. The MCAT, however, will not.
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UF
The UF SG “Zoom bombing” investigation is closed
By Meghan McGlone | May 8, 2020An investigation into those who "Zoom bombed" UF's Student Government has officially closed. Though one participant was identified as a 13-year-old girl from Tennessee, no charges were filed against her.
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UF
UF student sues the Florida Board of Governors
By Nicole Rodriguez | May 8, 2020Anthony Rojas claims the school should reimburse students for fees after transitioning online and reducing student services because of COVID-19.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Your must-watch prime-time NFL games in 2020
By River Wells | May 7, 2020The world may be wallowing in uncertainty, but as far as the National Football League is concerned, it’s business as usual on the gridiron.
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Inside Gainesville restaurants’ first week reopening doors
By Avery Lotz | May 7, 2020From Cinco de Mayo celebrations to takeout only, restaurants have responded differently to Gov. Ron DesSantis’ order to reopen.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Top 10 Recruiting Classes Won’t Cut It
By Zachary Huber | May 7, 2020Coach Dan Mullen has preached to his team and the Florida faithful about living up to the Gator Standard since he set foot in Gainesville.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
I watched a Korean baseball game for the first time. Here’s what I learned.
By Brendan Farrell | May 7, 2020I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest baseball guy.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Here’s what you missed in SG this Spring
By Chasity Maynard and Meghan McGlone | May 6, 2020For the second semester in a row, no bills were passed.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Alachua County residents react to face mask emergency order
By Hannah Bobek | May 6, 2020From necessity to legality, residents shared their opinions about Monday’s order that people wear face masks in public.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Alachua County Commission introduces new fines for violating COVID-19 orders
By Tristan Wood | May 5, 2020The violation will result in a $125 fine. The second will result in a fine ranging from $250 to $500.
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UF
$15.5 million will go to UF students for federal emergency aid
By Meghan McGlone | May 5, 2020Students can receive a maximum of $1,000. The money will be awarded as quickly as possible, UF spokesperson Steve Orlando said.
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CAMPUS
Remembering Alison Schwartz
By Alyssa Feliciano | May 5, 2020Alison was an alumna of The Alligator and is remembered for her warmth and humor. She died of COVID-19 at 29.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Perfection: The legacy of a Don Shula, a South Florida icon
By Noah Ram | May 4, 2020It was a sad but strange feeling for me to hear the news of the passing of Miami Dolphins coaching legend Don Shula Monday morning at age 90.
