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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Rachel Gailis and Carly Briggs upset in first-round of singles championship

By Max Bernstein | May 20, 2024

Heading into the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Singles Championship, both Florida sophomore Rachel Gailis and graduate student Carly Briggs were looking to make a statement after the Gators' early exit from the team championship on May 5. However, both Gailis and Briggs ultimately fell short in their Round of 64 matchups, officially ending Florida women’s tennis season.

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SPANISH

Recién salido del horno: la historia cerámica de una artista colorida nacida en Colombia

By Eneida Escobar and Noor Sukkar | May 20, 2024

En las afueras de Gainesville, la homogeneidad suburbana tiende a disfrazar las vidas de quienes alberga. Da un par de giros a la derecha, y no te perderás la casa colorida y ecléctica de Soraya Sus.

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SPANISH

La UF gradúa a su primera clase de maestros aprendices del nuevo programa estatal

By Grace McClung and Isabela Reinoso | May 20, 2024

Como artista de vitrales, Richard Belsky posee ciertas herramientas. Así que cuando él decidió intercambiar la labor de cortar vidrio por educar a alumnos de jardín de infancia, él supo que necesitaba un equipo nuevo. Ahora, está a punto de unirse a los seis graduados de la UF del primer programa registrado de aprendizaje para profesores armado con un equipo de herramientas nuevo: una maestría en educación elemental y una certificación de docencia profesional. 

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SPANISH

Feria de salud rompe fronteras en Gainesville: Pacientes de Brasil y Haití se unen a la comunidad hispana

By Jose Carmona | May 20, 2024

El sábado 18 de mayo, la organización Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB) en colaboración con Equal Access Clinic (EAC) llevó a cabo su conocida feria de salud gratuita en Gainesville, esta vez ampliando su alcance más allá de la comunidad latina para atender a pacientes brasileños y haitianos. 

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METRO

Health fair breaks boundaries in Gainesville: Patients from Brazil and Haiti join the Hispanic community

By Jose Carmona | May 20, 2024

On May 18, the organization Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB), in collaboration with Equal Access Clinic (EAC), held its well-known free health fair in Gainesville, this time extending its reach beyond the Latino community to serve Brazilian and Haitian patients.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

A colorful display of entrepreneurship, talent and community: Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival

By Carlos Alemany | May 20, 2024

With Japanese martial arts demonstrations and musical performances, authentic Asian cuisine and local vendors, UF students and Alachua County residents alike gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza May 18 to commemorate the City of Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Ironwood Golf Course looks to stay afloat as staple of Gainesville golf community

By Jack Meyer | May 20, 2024

Despite financial struggles, Ironwood Golf Course continues to be a staple for golfers in the Gainesville community. 

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Unseeded Florida lacrosse reaches second-ever Final Four

By Max Bernstein | May 20, 2024

The Florida Gators lacrosse team started its season 0-2. However, UF has since gone on a 20-game win streak and is now two wins away from the program’s first national championship.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Federal aid delays leave students in limbo after one million errors

By Avery Parker | May 20, 2024

As college decision deadlines approached May 1, students anxiously awaited their financial aid offers after a botched federal student aid rollout left current and prospective students unsure if they could afford college tuition. 

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Hammer time: Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs

By Ben Nielsen | May 20, 2024

Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.”

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Fresh out of the kiln: the ceramic story of a colorful Colombian-born artist

By Noor Sukkar | May 20, 2024

On the outskirts of Gainesville, the homogeneous blur of suburbia can tend to disguise the lives of those it houses. Take a couple of right turns, and you won’t miss the teal, eclectic home of Soraya Sus. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF graduates its first class of teacher apprentices from new state program

By Grace McClung | May 20, 2024

The program, funded by the Florida Department of Education, is part of an alternative teaching pathway initiative that allows students to remain employed in schools while working toward their degrees and professional certifications.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Florida softball run-rules South Alabama to bring home NCAA Regional Championship

By Hailey Hurst | May 19, 2024

An explosive third inning offensively set in motion Florida’s (49-12, 17-7 SEC) run-rule victory over South Alabama (34-20-1,16-8 SBC) 9-1 to secure UF a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals. 

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Florida softball run-ruled South Alabama with explosive fifth inning run

By Hailey Hurst | May 18, 2024

The No. 4-seeded Florida Gators (48-12) run-ruled the South Alabama Jaguars (33-19-1) 9-1at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, Saturday afternoon. 

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida earns much-needed series win over No. 9 Georgia

By Max Tucker | May 18, 2024

Florida (28-26, 13-17 SEC) dismantled No. 9 Georgia (39-14, 17-13 SEC) 14-3 largely in part from the Gators’ 12-run fourth inning to earn a win in Athens, Saturday afternoon. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

Former UF administrator will not face charges for alleged assault

By Garrett Shanley | May 17, 2024

A former UF administrator who was trespassed from campus will not face charges for an alleged assault. The university has since lifted its trespass order against Griffith. 

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida evens series against No. 9 Georgia to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive

By Max Tucker | May 17, 2024

Florida (27-26, 12-17 SEC) battled No. 9 Georgia (39-13, 17-12 SEC) into extra frames in a back-and-forth affair and claimed a 7-4 victory in Athens, Georgia. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators land former ASU wide receiver Elijhah Badger

By Jack Meyer | May 17, 2024

Florida secured a commitment from former Arizona State wide receiver Elijhah Mitchell on Friday afternoon. Mitchell is the fourth top-100 prospect from this year’s transfer portal class to sign with the Gators. 

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Florida softball shutout FGCU in Game 1 of NCAA Regionals

By Hailey Hurst | May 17, 2024

The No. 4-seeded Florida Gators' (47-12) offensive production defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (37-20) 6-0 to take a Game 1 victory at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, Friday afternoon. 

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida drops Game 1 of pivotal series against No. 9 Georgia

By Chandler Hawkes | May 16, 2024

The Florida Gators baseball team (26-26, 11-17 SEC) dropped a critical game one of its final series of the regular season to the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs (39-12, 17-11 SEC). The Bulldogs put up three runs in the first inning and never trailed.