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Finishing the spring semester strong

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. 


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

Alachua County commission keeps mask mandate

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.


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News

Crossing Gainesville

For the past three months, The Alligator reviewed the impact of these crashes and programs. We found that University Avenue has been riddled with safety obstacles since its inception, and the battle over pedestrian safety isn’t a new one. We heard from the student leaders behind movements to decrease pedestrian crashes and those living with the tragedy of loss everyday. This is Crossing Gainesville.


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