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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida ready to take on Texas A&M in its first game at Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 15, 2024

Despite lofty preseason expectations, the task of returning to the MCWS seemed brutally challenging for the Gators. But what happened 12, six or even four weeks ago doesn’t matter. Florida is getting hot at the right time, and it rode its momentum through the postseason into Omaha with a chance to avenge a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 national championship. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF Board of Trustees presents P.K. Yonge admission process plan of action

By Sara-James Ranta | June 14, 2024

UF PK-12 Vice President Penny Schwinn presented updates Thursday for a P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School plan of action regarding her previous recommendation to change its admission process.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Black bear cub spotted 'chilling' in tree on UF campus

By Lee Ann Anderson | June 13, 2024

The UF Police Department responded to a call about a mid-sized black bear perched in a tree near the Cancer and Genetics Research Complex on Mowry Street around 10 a.m. Thursday.

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METRO

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority votes to fire Tony Cunningham

By Morgan Vanderlaan | June 13, 2024

Following a 2-3 failed vote to terminate GRU General Manager Tony Cunningham in a special meeting Monday, Craig Carter, a member of the governor-appointed board who had previously voted down the motion, presented a new one calling for Cunningham to be fired.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Senate passes 2024-2025 budget, ‘Stop the Stall’ legislation

By Avery Parker | June 13, 2024

The UF Student Senate passed its 2024-2025 budget bill Tuesday night with bipartisan support, ensuring another year of funding for Student Government, Student Engagement, the Reitz Union and RecSports.

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METRO  |  CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County Commission opposes selective admissions at P.K. Yonge, approves at-large election resolution

By Sara-James Ranta | June 12, 2024

During its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County Commission opposed implementing a selective admission process at P.K. Yonge Developmental School and approved an at-large county election charter amendment to be placed on the November general election ballot.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF physical therapy professor vandalizes 81-year-old man’s car with stolen steak knife

By Lee Ann Anderson | June 12, 2024

UF physical therapy professor Giana Musolino damaged an 81-year-old man’s car in a Texas Roadhouse parking lot June 2 and was later apprehended by police Monday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s first female police chief named Assistant Vice President of Public Safety

By Timothy Wang | June 12, 2024

Linda Stump-Kurnick, who became UF’s first female police chief in July 2003, will become the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety, according to a Wednesday UF news release. 

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METRO  |  CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville Regional Utilities fiscal year 2025 budget draws disagreement

By Morgan Vanderlaan | June 12, 2024

The authority failed to fire General Manager, Tony Cunningham, in a vote of 2-3. Additionally, a cut of over $20 million from the proposed budget was authorized while other aspects of the budget still remain unclear. 

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

After transformative sophomore season, Parker Bell heads to first U.S. Open

By Chandler Hawkes | June 10, 2024

Following a notable sophomore season, Florida golfer Parker Bell secured a spot in the 124th U.S. Open after a battle through the qualifiers. 

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SPANISH

Club de Escucha+ en Gainesville conecta a la comunidad hispana a través de experiencias compartidas

By Eneida Escobar | June 10, 2024

En el corazón de Gainesville, Estefanía Pinto Ruiz, una colombiana apasionada por la cultura, ha transformado su amor por los podcasts en un movimiento comunitario. En enero de 2023, fundó el Club de Escucha+, un lugar donde los hispanohablantes pueden practicar español, compartir experiencias y discutir episodios del podcast de NPR Radio Ambulante. 

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Club de Escucha+ in Gainesville connects Hispanic community through shared experiences

By Eneida Escobar | June 10, 2024

In the heart of Gainesville, Estefanía Pinto Ruiz, a Colombian passionate about culture, has transformed her love for podcasts into a community movement. In January 2023, she founded Club de Escucha+, a place where Spanish speakers can practice Spanish, share experiences and discuss episodes of NPR's Radio Ambulante podcast.

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SPANISH

La Equinoterapia: Un camino hacia la sanación de niños con condiciones especiales

By Jose Carmona | June 10, 2024

Los caballos y las personas siempre han estado unidos, esta conexión especial ha dado lugar a la equinoterapia, una terapia alternativa que utiliza caballos en el tratamiento de diversas discapacidades, mejorando la salud física, mental y emocional de los niños. 

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Equine therapy: A path to healing for children with special conditions

By Jose Carmona | June 10, 2024

Horses and humans have always been connected, and this special bond has given rise to equine therapy, an alternative therapy that uses horses to treat various disabilities, improving the physical, mental and emotional health of children.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF continues searches for top leadership positions, deans

By Kamala Rossi | June 10, 2024

Within the past year, UF has filled positions from the shifting vacancies that followed after Ben Sasse was announced as UF’s new president in February 2023. 

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METRO

Community responds to Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street Heritage Trail project

By Morgan Vanderlaan | June 10, 2024

Originally proposed in the late 20th century, the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street Heritage Trail began as a way to commemorate the historical significance of one of Gainesville’s first Black neighborhoods. After decades of little progress, organizers of the project held a community meeting June 5 to gather insight.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Senate to vote on 2024-2025 budget, ‘Stop the Stall’ legislation

By Avery Parker | June 10, 2024

The UF Student Senate is set to vote June 11 on the 2024-2025 Student Government budget as well as bills proposing significant changes to Senate speaking rules. 

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METRO

A. Quinn Jones Museum and School hosts second annual Juneteenth film festival

By Sara-James Ranta | June 10, 2024

On June 8, the A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center and the A. Quinn Jones School hosted the second annual Juneteenth film festival in collaboration with the Gainesville Office of Equity and Inclusion and Gainesville Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs along with the Alachua County School Board and Public Information Office. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s financial ties, publicly disclosed partnerships with Israel, explained

By Garrett Shanley and Diego Perdomo | June 10, 2024

After reviewing publicly available information on UF’s business partnerships, investment portfolio and contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, The Alligator identified UF’s financial ties with Israel and organizations supplying military aid to the nation.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Donald Trump: Grievance or rightful justice?

By Abraham Hilu | June 10, 2024

CORRECTION: This column has been updated to state the case's prosecutor was Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and state that former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. The columnist originally wrote that New York Attorney General Letitia James was the plaintiff and did not reference the guilty sentencing. The Alligator corrected the column incorrectly by identifying Alvin Bragg as the Manhattan Defense Attorney and the plaintiff of the case.