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A person wearing a UF sweatshirt rides past a construction site on Museum Road across from the Reitz Union on Friday, March 19, 2021. (Photo by Chasity Maynard)

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF set to build new honors residential complex

By Alexander Lugo | Apr. 16, 2021

The Gator Residential Complex, an undergraduate dormitory for honors students, will replace the Broward Outdoor Recreational Complex in 2022. UF officials don’t know when demolition will start. The complex behind Broward Hall contains tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, a skate park, a roller hockey rink and a pool.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Like a treasure trove’: reviving indigenous voices through oral history

By Sofia Echeverry | Apr. 16, 2021

UF is among seven universities — and the only one east of the Mississippi — that will receive a total of $1.36 million from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to launch a Native American oral history revitalization project to make indigenous oral histories more accessible.

Tenders, one of UF’s campus cats, gazes upward as she sits on a table in the Tolbert Area.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF campus cat garners attention from students

By Abigail Hasebroock | Apr. 16, 2021

Tenders, the campus cat, reels UF students in with her loveable personality and undeniable charm. She is one of many cats who occupies UF’s campus and garners attention through online posts.

Florida looks to win another home series again Mizzou. Photo from UF-Jacksonville game March 14.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida welcomes Mizzou after momentous rivalry win

By Griffin Foll | Apr. 16, 2021

After knocking off FSU in walk-off fashion Tuesday, the Gators look to pick up their sixth straight home series win this weekend against Missouri.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

One dead following two-car crash in Gainesville

By Emil Munksgaard Grosen | Apr. 16, 2021

After the crash, the car driver who was hit was rushed to the hospital by Gainesville Fire Rescue, according to the release. They died from injuries later that night.

Outside hitter Thayer Hall celebrates in home match against Kentucky last season. This year, Hall was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida advances to Sweet 16 versus Ohio State

By Zachary Huber | Apr. 15, 2021

The Gators swept the Eagles in their second round match. They advance to face the No. 9-seeded Buckeyes in the Sweet 16 Sunday.

Addie Baggarly's now 3-under-par for the tournament and ties for 22nd. Photo courtesy of the UAA.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators falter in second round of SEC Championship

By Michael Hull | Apr. 15, 2021

Florida’s mediocre first two rounds has them staring up at the leaders entering the final round of competition.

The team counts on Reed, the spark plug for this year’s Gators team, to keep the energy high. Photo from UF-Mizzou meet Jan. 29, 2021. Reed was nearly perfect on the vault Friday night, finishing with a 9.95.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida ready to shine at NCAA Championships

By Zachary Huber | Apr. 15, 2021

Florida faces California, Michigan and Minnesota in NCAA semifinal at 1 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The meet can be seen on ESPN2.

Luke’s Bagel shop at 620 S Main St., held a bagel competition on social media. UF students placed first and second, winning free bagels and t-shirts. (Photo courtesy of Drew Britton, April 8)

METRO | BUSINESS

Luke’s Bagels holds one-year anniversary competition, UF students take home prizes

By Drew Britton | Apr. 15, 2021

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Luke’s New York Bagel Shop posted an online social media competition March 22. Located at 620 S Main St., the shop challenged bagel fans to post something creative on their accounts with their favorite order in frame.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Finishing the spring semester strong

Apr. 15, 2021

The counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center and Wellness Coaches at GatorWell encourage students to call or visit our websites to learn what’s available in the summer, as well as the types of support we provide to help you get to the Spring finish line.

Outfielder Mia Buffano darts towards third base against Florida State Mar. 3

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida demolished by UCF, suffers only second home loss of the season

By Noah Ram | Apr. 15, 2021

Chronister falters as Knights shutout Gators in stunning fashion in Gainesville.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse prepares for top 20 matchup against Vanderbilt

By Karina Wilson | Apr. 15, 2021

The No. 10 Gators face adversity versus the No. 20 Vanderbilt Commodores who also boast a 6-0 conference record.

The Gators fall in five sets to the undefeated Wisconsin Badgers Monday afternoon. Photo from UF-Texas A&M game in 2019.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators battle Eagles in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Michael Hull | Apr. 15, 2021

Fresh off a first-round bye, the Gators take on the Morehead State Eagles in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday.

Athletic director Scott Stricklin plans for Florida athletics to have full capacity for fall sports in 2021

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida looks to have full capacity for fall sporting events

By Karina Wilson | Apr. 15, 2021

Scott Stricklin anticipates full capacity for fall UF sporting events.

Maisie Filler watches her drive in February at the Gators Invitational

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators in fourth after day one of SEC Championship

By Michael Hull | Apr. 15, 2021

The Gators are in a tie for fourth and sit seven shots back of the leader entering day two of the 2021 SEC Championship

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

What students should know about their UFL emails before graduating

By J.P. Oprison | Apr. 14, 2021

Graduating seniors’ email accounts expire one year after graduation. At that point, all data attached to the account will be deleted, Saira Hasnain, UFIT spokesperson and senior director, wrote in an email. Any student discounts registered with a UFL email will expire.

Denise Garcia and Jeffery Davis wear face masks in downtown Gainesville.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County commission keeps mask mandate

By Jack Prator | Apr. 14, 2021

The mandate requires customers to wear masks in businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The commission also voted to add a section to the order barring county officials from asking residents for proof of vaccination.

Edward Ke Sun, 30, a PhD candidate for architectural history, theory and criticism at UF, colors a sign that reads “UF Don’t Tear Down Maguire & UVS Village” on Friday, April 9, 2021. Sun protesting to raise awareness about UF’s plan to demolish three out of the five graduate student housing complexes in Gainesville.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Fuchs promises replacement graduate living, students demand more information

By Carolina Ilvento | Apr. 14, 2021

Fuchs said both Maguire Village and University Village South need to be demolished due to irreparable damage in the buildings, and the campus plans are likely to continue. He hopes to replace those buildings with an “equal number of apartment units.”

COVID 19 | UF

COVID-19 Update: UF quarantine numbers on- and off-campus drop steadily over week

By Manny Rea | Apr. 14, 2021

A week after UF began vaccinating students, faculty and staff ages 16 and older, the university’s COVID-19 isolation numbers steadily decreased. Daily COVID-19 tests have also remained at a seven-day average positivity rate of 1% since March 12.

Pictured is the Santa Fe College clock tower.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe College COVID-19 update: 13 students reported testing positive in the last two weeks

By Juliana Ferrie | Apr. 14, 2021

The college’s total number of reported positive cases since last March has now reached 732, according to reports provided by Santa Fe spokesperson Jay Anderson. There are 12,469 students enrolled this semester.