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Gators win eight events in rain-shortened Pepsi Florida Relays
By Ethan Eibe | Apr. 3, 2022Florida track and field continued its outdoor season by hosting the annual Pepsi Florida Relays.
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Florida outlasts Auburn 7-6 despite late-game scares
By Jose Tovar | Apr. 2, 2022Following a 3-1 loss Friday, the Florida softball team bounced back with a 7-6 victory over Auburn in game two of the series. The Gators survived a late-game jam to earn their sixth SEC win of the season.
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Gators collapse in Athens, receive sweep from Bulldogs
By Carson Cashion | Apr. 2, 2022Florida (18-10, 3-6) once again fell victim to a breakdown from the bullpen, allowing eight runs in the seventh inning to blow a four-run lead and eventually fall to the ‘Dawgs (22-6, 6-3) 14-8.
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Florida defeats Kentucky after spectacular singles showdown
By Vanessa Sanchez | Apr. 2, 2022The No. 16 Florida Gators overcame the obstacles Friday to down the Kentucky Wildcats in Gainesville.
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Gators open Auburn series with a hard fought defeat, 3-1
By Brenda Bogle | Apr. 2, 2022Florida softball loses its series opener to the Tigers, 3-1. The Gators will have a chance to even up the series Saturday at 3 p.m.
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Free UF Coalition hosts teach-in event on academic freedom
By Elena Barrera | Apr. 2, 2022Eight professors spoke out in November about their rights being barred by the university, raising questions about the institution’s independence from the state government. Since then, students and faculty have been working to spark change around the campus. The United Faculty of Florida, UF Young Democratic Socialists of America, UF College Democrats and the United Campus Workers organized the coalition and the outdoor event.
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Gators’ offense collapses, drop game two, series to Georgia
By Carson Cashion | Apr. 1, 2022In a decisive game two, Georgia topped the Gators 6-1. Florida, who has now lost four straight SEC games, will look to avoid the sweep tomorrow.
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Jud Fabian’s epic heroics ruled meaningless by bullpen disaster
By Ethan Budowsky | Apr. 1, 2022It would end with No. 14 Florida (18-8, 3-4) in a major hole, down a game in the series following a 7-6 loss to the rival No. 23 Bulldogs (20-6, 4-3) Thursday.
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Thomas is brilliant as Gators Gymnastics advances to Auburn Regional Final
By Madeline Lawson | Apr. 1, 2022Trinity Tomas’ two 10s garnered her a season high all-around score, 39.875.
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Florida hits the road for a three-game series against Auburn
By Brenda Bogle | Mar. 31, 2022After failing to snatch the series victory against Tennessee, Florida hopes to capture redemption against Auburn. The Tigers will look to bounce back from a nail-biting series loss to Kentucky.
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Gators have scouts taking notes a month before NFL Draft
By Joseph Henry | Mar. 31, 2022The Gators hosted Pro Day Monday, giving their athletes with NFL ambitions the chance to show out in front of team scouts
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Florida explodes for a monstrous second inning, crushes UCF 10-3
By Caleb Wiegandt | Mar. 31, 2022No. 7 Florida Gators softball trampled No. 22 UCF Wednesday night after a monstrous offensive performance in the second inning.
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“Night Before Gainesville” shines spotlight on talented Florida artists
By Dazion Prosser | Mar. 30, 2022“Night Before Gainesville” screened more than 120 music videos and short films from Florida-based artists and filmmakers at the Hippodrome Theater.
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A gentle encouragement: Art provides new incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations, discussions
By Lucille Lannigan and Fernando Figueroa | Mar. 30, 2022Flyers with COVID-19 statistics are being swapped out for artistic displays. A UF-funded arts and vaccine confidence project on campus aims to spread accurate information about COVID-19 and vaccines as part of a larger campaign.
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Gourmet chicken sandwiches galore at Birdie Box’s grand opening
By Eileen Calub | Mar. 30, 2022Birdie Box, a gourmet chicken sandwich food truck at 2216 SW 13th St, will have its grand opening as a cashless drive-up and curbside pick-up restaurant on April 1.
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Florida continues winning ways, defeats Mercer 19-5
By Topher Adams | Mar. 30, 2022Elite goaltending and dominant offense lead the Gators to their fifth-straight win, defeating the Mercer Bears 19-5 on the road.
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Rivera and Langford’s heroics lead Florida to win over rival Seminoles
By Ethan Budowsky | Mar. 30, 2022The Gators desperately needed a win Tuesday over instate rival Florida State and Josh Rivera and Wyatt Langford delivered it in style.
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Santa Fe College still plans for a precautionary spring graduation ceremony even after lifting all COVID-19 protocols
By Lily Kino | Mar. 30, 2022Santa Fe College upholds its plans to host a limited-capacity graduation ceremony in April despite lifting all COVID-19 restrictions. Santa Fe lifted COVID-19 precautions related to serving food, onsite class size and event size across all SFC properties Monday. However, graduates will still be socially distanced at their April celebrations.
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“There is no excuse and no apology worthy”: Driver in the Maggie Paxton hit-and-run unsuccessfully tries to change his plea
By Troy Myers | Mar. 29, 2022The judge did not accept the change of plea with the proposed minimum sentence by Figueroa’s attorney, Robert Rush. Figueroa, his mother, father and Rush all sat in silence without visible rejection.
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Gators Track and Field Takes On First Outdoor Meets of 2022
By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 29, 2022After capturing its first women’s national indoor title in 30 years, Florida track and field now turns the page to start the outdoor season.
