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Four Gators advance to singles round of 32
By Ryan Zehnder | May 24, 2021All four Gators advanced to the individual round of 32 after opening-match victories Sunday.
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Eyes forward: Gators shake off sweep before SEC tournament
By Jesse Richardson | May 24, 2021Following a sweep to end the regular season, the Gators have to turn things around quickly before the SEC tournament.
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Gator fans pack Pressly Stadium in first full capacity UF game
By Faith Buckley | May 24, 2021The Gators opened their doors with open arms Friday as they hosted their first normal capacity game since March 11, 2020.
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Curia on the Drag brings newest drag show to the Gainesville community
By Alexis Carson | May 24, 2021Lip syncing, dancing and fashion statements brought Gainesville community members together for food and entertainment during Drag Brunch Saturday.
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Rate and Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album proves to be cathartic rather than “SOUR”
By Karter Nancy | May 24, 2021Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album describes a sour breakup, but fans are left with a sweet after-taste of nostalgia. The debut “SOUR” dropped Friday, and many people are reliving high school through Rodrigo’s teenage angst, pensive lyrics and relatable topics.
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EarringsByTomi: UF student starts handmade jewelry business
By Alejandra Zamora | May 24, 2021Tomi Adesogan created the Instagram-based shop EarringsByTomi, a passion project she started just two months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Within days, she took on another mission to support racial justice causes.
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The Swamp Restaurant to transfer original design to new location
By Brenna Sheets | May 24, 2021Expected to open by the start of UF’s 2022 football season September 4, The Swamp’s new building will be located in the Innovation District at 1026 SW Second Ave. It will feature a courtyard and walkway of personalized, engraved bricks and a dedicated area for the nearly 300 bricks saved from its Midtown demolition.
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UF community responds to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
By Makiya Seminera | May 24, 2021Over the past three years, numerous critical moments for both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters at UF have set the stage for the current climate between the groups.
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Gainesville City Commissioners take first step in potential lawsuit over House Bill 1
By Alexander Lugo | May 24, 2021Gainesville’s City Commission approved a motion that will allow two nonprofits and the city attorney to draft a formal complaint against Florida’s House Bill 1. The complaint could lead to a lawsuit that would challenge the bill in court.
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UF lifts hiring pause as it shifts to pre-COVID-19 operations
By Camila Pereira | May 24, 2021The university announced May 13 it will lift the hiring pause, along with all other COVID-related restrictions on travel and visitors put in place at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The update is effective immediately as UF’s campus prepares to return to full capacity for Summer B and Fall.
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Ralph D. Turlington Sr., namesake of Turlington Plaza, dies at 100
By Juliana Ferrie | May 24, 2021Ralph D. Turlington Sr. died May 12 at 100 years old. He served as the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and as the state's commissioner of education.
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Gators move on to Super Regional behind Hightower’s no-hitter
By Julianna Reichenbach | May 23, 2021The Gators achieve NCAA Regional glory against an elite USF pitcher, enlivened by Elizabeth Hightower’s first career no-hitter.
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Florida tops Baylor 4-1, wins first national championship in program history
By Ryan Zehnder | May 23, 2021Ben Shelton clinched the victory for his father as Florida men’s tennis wins national championship over Baylor Sunday.
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Florida softball puts on a show in NCAA Regional blowout
By Julianna Reichenbach | May 22, 2021Natalie Lugo shut down South Alabama and the Gator offense put on an extravaganza to move one win away from the NCAA Super Regionals.
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Florida gets swept by Arkansas days before SEC tournament
By Jesse Richardson | May 22, 2021The No. 1 Arkansas Razorbacks clean house after a seven-run rally bolsters a 9-3 annihilation of No. 9 Florida.
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The last dance: Syracuse stuns Florida lacrosse to end Gators’ season
By Karina Wilson | May 22, 2021Florida lacrosse’s dream of the Final Four slipped away after a 17-11 loss to Syracuse.
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Florida loses series, Razorbacks crowned SEC champs
By Jesse Richardson | May 22, 2021The No. 9 Florida Gators find themselves on a three-game losing streak after consecutive loss to No. 1 Arkansas.
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Florida defeats Texas 4-0, advances to first championship in program history
By Ryan Zehnder | May 22, 2021Florida defeats Texas 4-0 in 2019 redemption, will face Baylor in national championship.
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Baumann returns for fifth year at Florida
By Zachary Huber | May 21, 2021The Gators added another round to their already loaded 2022 roster. Senior Alyssa Baumann announced she will use her fifth year of eligibility granted by the NCAA.
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Gators hit walk off to best Bulls in NCAA Regional
By Julianna Reichenbach | May 21, 2021The Gators carry their walk-off prowess into the postseason against the USF Bulls amidst fantastic defensive effort from Hightower, Lindsey, and Cottrill
