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23-year-old man dead after Archer Road motorcycle crash

An SUV collided with a motorcycle and killed its driver, a 23-year-old man, at 6:31 a.m. at the intersection of Southwest Archer Road and Clark Butler Boulevard, Gainesville Police Department Chief Inspector Jamie Kurnick said. No roads are blocked as of Tuesday afternoon.  


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Opinion

Grappling with imposter syndrome at a top five university

Earning the title of a top-five public university last year, UF has become a space for some of the nation’s most gifted individuals — something that often prompts students to go the extra mile when doubting their own skills. Questions of academic ability often become questions of belonging, with a single less-than-superior grade housing the potential to make students worry about whether they deserve to have a spot here. 


The Enson Market, an international grocery store, sits at University Towne Center in Gainesville Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. 
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Gainesville Asian markets give customers a ‘taste of home’

Some may be looking to break out of their comfort zone with Asian snacks. Others may want to reminisce on a childhood favorite with a home-cooked meal. With these four favorites to choose from — Tahanan Filipino Bistro & Shop, Chun Ching Market, Enson Market and India Bazaar — fresh ingredients and groceries aren’t far from reach in Gainesville.


Construction on UF campus along Museum Road shutters bus routes and commutes across the university.
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Part of Museum Road may open by October, multiple UF construction projects still underway

Road closures are still a major concern for the UF community, as construction is still underway under UF’s Campus Landscape Master Plan and other projects slated to continue for at least another year. Reasons for road closures range from underground piping replacement to new campus structures, which have resulted in altered routes and ways of transportation for many.



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