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Saturday, May 17, 2025

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Cadet Sgt. Ben Mathews, a family, youth and community sciences major, lifts a log in a drill  to prepare for Ranger Challenge.
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Cadets gather to show off

Clad in camouflage and dress uniforms, Army ROTC cadets endured the afternoon heat Thursday to take part in Operation Showoff, ROTC's annual demonstration lab event.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Gamedays missing 'Florida Boy' standard

I spent my Saturdays last fall like everyone else: sweaty, jorts-clad and leaping into the arms of my buddies every time the Gators scored a touchdown. It was a great time. I mean, heck, we had to do something to get through another week of lectures. But there were times before, during and after the games when I would look around horrified - horrified at my fellow students who were stomping all over what I had previously thought was the reputation of southern universities.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts and laurels

This weekend kicks off college football season, and many of you have been preparing since before the start of classes. Whether you will be attending the game, throwing a kickoff party or going to a local hangout spot, most eyes in Gainesville will be on the game.


SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Florida Atlantic

Like the Gators, this week is our first test of the season. We’re a young, inexperienced group with a little bit of upside. Everyone has been working hard all month, and we feel like we’re hitting our stride.



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