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Drag queen Marisol Lords performs at Pride Student Union's welcome assembly on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at University Auditorium.
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Pride Student Union ‘Let Them Eat Camp’ welcome assembly highlights community vibrancy

PSU, UF’s largest LGBTQ+ student organization, invited three visual performers, an a cappella opener, a headline music act, seven table showcases and five keynote addresses to the event. Performers Sting Don, Ivy Les Vixen and Marisol Lords flaunted extravagant outfits while lip syncing to popular songs, and the tables and speakers displayed resources for the queer community.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

The chase for prestige: a required cost or misallocation

Ben Sasse, former president at University of Florida, sent out a public statement via X on July 18, stating he decided to resign after 17 months due to a long history of family health issues. I first felt surprised and melancholy. However, I looked back at an insightful lesson my professor taught me which is “Gators have thick skin.” This means to become resilient during challenging times. 


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