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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

African American studies professors push for increased knowledge of Black History

By Elena Barrera | Feb. 28, 2022

  UF students lack a proper education in African American history. “I just think that the under-education of our student population is doing us much more harm than it does good,” Stevenson said. Stevenson uses a teaching methodology called critical pedagogy, or teaching through inquiry. He frequently asks students questions about historical people and analyses only to find they have never heard of them. 

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METRO  |  K-12 EDUCATION

Black history education extends beyond February in Alachua County

By Emma Behrmann | Feb. 28, 2022

Alachua County Public Schools’ curriculum promises Black history education to extend beyond the month of February and the few names repeated in history textbooks. However, not every classroom fulfills this promise. 

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NEWS  |  SFC

Santa Fe President continues strides for equity, despite COVID-19 slowdowns

By Lily Kino | Feb. 28, 2022

Two years later, the diversity at SFC remains almost identical to what it was when he arrived 一 with a Black population hovering at about 12%. With SFC in-person again, the issues Broadie once aimed to tackle have resurfaced.

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METRO

Historically Black Community, Porters Quarters, forced to reckon with gentrification

By Gregorio Ruiz-Perez | Feb. 28, 2022

Although Burton admitted this development in Porters was a necessity and good to return to, a lot of recent changes weren’t welcomed by the community. Burton, along with other Porters residents, said it’s important that further development be responsible and consider the wants and needs of residents. She began to understand what was happening to the Porters community: gentrification.

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METRO  |  CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville’s first Black Mayor and City Commissioner since Reconstruction is remembered by family

By Melanie Pena | Feb. 28, 2022

Butler was elected into the city commission in 1969, becoming the first Black man elected to the body since Reconstruction, an era marked by post Civil War opportunities. Later, in 1971, he became the first Black Mayor to hold that office in 100 years. However, he wanted to be remembered for who he was rather than being the first.

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METRO

A doula works to “create space” for Black mothers’ voices

By Lucille Lannigan | Feb. 28, 2022

When Julia Rainer had her first daughter, she felt silenced.  Her experience pushed Rainer to take action to ensure other mothers didn’t experience what she had. She began researching doulas, professional labor assistants who provide prenatal, birth and postpartum care. Rainer became certified about five years ago. She has assisted 15 births since. This mistreatment of Black women is a small part of a larger healthcare issue, seeping into the foundation of systemic marginalization and discrimination. 

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NEWS

Gators bomb James Madison early, survive for 6-4 win

Feb. 27, 2022

In an ugly one toward the end, No. 4 Florida softball relied on early home runs to take down James Madison in the first game of their Sunday doubleheader. Hannah Adams led the way, going 3-4 with two solo bombs.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Barco stays king, bats wake up against Panthers in series sweep

By Carson Cashion | Feb. 27, 2022

“If you see one guy do something good, you want to do good as well.” That’s the philosophy that junior BT Riopelle attributes to the offensive explosion for Florida against Georgia State. 

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators’ cinderella regular season ends with three straight loses

By Brenda Bogle | Feb. 27, 2022

Sophomore Jordyn Merritt  dropped 23 points in Florida’s 78-73 loss to Missouri. The final regular-season game for the Gators also saw four seniors receive recognition before game time. 

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida’s offense explodes in Saturday victory over Georgia State

By Ethan Eibe | Feb. 27, 2022

Kevin O’Sullivan had plenty of reasons to be satisfied with the Gators’ bats following a 13-run performance versus Georgia State on Saturday. Florida will go for the weekend sweep tomorrow afternoon.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Gators command second victory of Knight Classic with a 6-1 win over Oakland

By Brenda Bogle | Feb. 26, 2022

No. 4 Florida hands the Golden Grizzlies their first loss of the season in exhilarating fashion to improve to 2-0 at the UCF Knight Classic in Orlando. 

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

ACPS annual showcase highlights youth art at the Historic Thomas Center

By Alexis Carson | Feb. 26, 2022

The Alachua County Public Schools Art Exhibit, which is on display from Feb. 16 to Feb. 27, features over 100 pieces of artwork from the district’s K-12 students. Located at the Historic Thomas Center, the art exhibit aims to showcase the artistic talent of local youth. 

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Semi truck crashes into bus Friday morning, hospitalizes seven people

By Lily Kino | Feb. 26, 2022

The 2007 Freightliner bus had 39 passengers on board during the collision at 6:30 a.m., according to FHP. One person was in critical condition when they arrived at the hospital, one in serious condition, three in fair condition and two in good condition, said Ken Garcia, Shands Hospital spokesperson. 

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NEWS

No. 7 Gators struggle on the road, fall 18-8 to No. 5 Maryland

By Topher Adams | Feb. 26, 2022

The Gators made their first road trip of the season but were treated to an 18-8 defeat by the hosting Maryland Terrapins. 

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SPORTS  |  BASKETBALL

Fleming scores season-high in hometown win versus Georgia

By Jackson Castellano | Feb. 26, 2022

Phlandrous Fleming Jr. scored a season high 27 points in his hometown of Athens, Georgia on Saturday to sweep the season series against the Bulldogs. 

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Florida demolishes DePaul 11-3 with a 15-hit performance

By Jose Tovar | Feb. 26, 2022

Florida softball (13-0) run-ruled the DePaul Blue Demons on the first day of the UCF Knights Classic Friday. The Gators scored seven runs in the third inning to catapult to an 11-3 win.

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SPORTS  |  GYMNASTICS

Florida records sixth-highest team score in the nation, toppling Oklahoma

By Madeline Lawson | Feb. 26, 2022

Gators remain undefeated as Trinity Thomas earns the 13th perfect score of her collegiate career and sixth on floor. 

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Gators lean on Barco’s greatness, win series opener against Panthers

By Carson Cashion | Feb. 25, 2022

Hunter Barco delivered a career-high strikeouts with 12 on Friday night, silencing the Georgia State Panthers in a 4-1 victory. 

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida careless with the ball, drops game at Vanderbilt

By Caleb Wiegandt | Feb. 25, 2022

Florida turned the ball over 28 times in a loss to Vanderbilt Thursday night. Kelly Rae Finley was still all smiles after, saying they’ll use the ugly loss for fuel creeping into March. 

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METRO  |  POLITICS

Florida’s 15-week abortion ban bill stirs up students, residents, local representatives

By Thandie Brown and Carissa Allen | Feb. 25, 2022

A GOP-backed proposal banning abortion procedures after 15 weeks of pregnancy could change the narrative for women’s reproductive rights in Gainesville.  The Florida Legislature is expected to pass the controversial Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction bill, HB5. It passed the House with a 78-39 vote Feb. 17.