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Pastor Nicolas Sanchez is seen on his iPhone used to live-stream in celebration of Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick Church in North Hollywood, Calif., on Saturday, April 11, 2020. The COVID-19 measures also have changed the way people worship, with churches and synagogues closed and many Passover and Easter services streamed online. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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Worshippers celebrate Easter differently in a time with COVID-19

By Kaelyn Cassidy | Apr. 12, 2020

Some turned to technology to substitute for tradition

Rabbi Shlomo Segal of Kehilat Moshe synagogue checks to see who has dialed in to his virtual Passover seder in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn during the current coronavirus outbreak, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in New York. Segal said some 55 congregants, friends and family members dialed into the tele-conferenced experience, which was also simulataneously broadcast live on YouTube on the other laptop, right. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Gainesville Jewish community overcomes social distancing for Passover

By AJ Bafer | Apr. 12, 2020

Meal kits, a virtual Seder and care packages were funded with community support

Undertakers wearing protection masks to protect from the coronavirus, carry a coffin to a burial at Salvador cemetery during the coronavirus outbreak, near to Vitoria, northern Spain, Monday, March 30, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

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Burials are changing to accommodate social distancing

By Sarah Mandile | Apr. 12, 2020

As of Sunday night, nobody in Alachua County has died from COVID-19

Patrick Schaller announced April 10 that Mother’s Pub on University Avenue would permanently close. This came after Mother’s was cited for serving drinks inside rather than through to-go only, a new measure meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Five days later, Schaller announced that with the help of the city manager, Lee Feldman, the pub would remain open.

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Mother’s Pub to close University Avenue location after multiple code violations

By Hannah Phillips | Apr. 12, 2020

The owner said the city has an agenda against small businesses

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Alachua County nears 175 confirmed COVID-19 cases; Florida cases surpass 18,900

By Alex DeLuca | Apr. 11, 2020

Seven new cases were reported in Alachua County today

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The Best Game I Ever Saw Live: The Swamp hasn’t been the same since

By Ainslie Lee | Apr. 11, 2020

Sitting in the chair backs of the south endzone at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a weekly routine of mine (when classes are in session and there isn’t a global pandemic, that is). My time in The Swamp typically gives me whatever I need – whether it be time to study or time to self-reflect.

SG Senate has used Zoom to meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has not met over the platform since it was "Zoom bombed" on March 31.

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Student Government was ‘Zoom bombed,’ but that’s not the only incident connected to UF

By Chasity Maynard | Apr. 10, 2020

“Zoom bombings” have been reported across the country

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Alachua County sees largest one-day jump in COVID-19 cases; Florida cases reach nearly 18,000

By Alex DeLuca | Apr. 10, 2020

14 additional cases were reported in the county today

Forty-nine shirts lined the walkway at Depot Park on Oct. 4, 2018, during the Domestic Violence Community Vigil and Clothesline Project Exhibit. The Clothesline Project began in 1990 and was created to honor survivors of domestic violence and educate others about the reality of abuse. The shirts were decorated by women and children who survived domestic violence.

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Domestic violence and child abuse rates expected to rise in county, state

By Grethel Aguila | Apr. 10, 2020

While data doesn’t currently show a significant increase, law enforcement anticipates a shift

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UF announces that SG was ‘Zoom bombed’ by a girl in Tennessee

By Stephany Matat | Apr. 10, 2020

The accused hacker is 13 years old

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UF to receive more than $30 million from Dept. of Education

By Alyssa Feliciano | Apr. 10, 2020

More than $15 million will be allocated to students

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The Best Game I Ever Saw Live: Brady, Patriots bring father and son closer together

By Bryan Matamoros | Apr. 10, 2020

I’m here to set the record straight.

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Who is Kayla Kalhor? A UF student competes in Jeopardy! College Championship

By Allessandra Inzinna | Apr. 9, 2020

Kayla Kalhor came in second place with earnings of $16,501

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Town hall meeting addresses COVID-19 healthcare for homeless

By Sarah Mandile | Apr. 9, 2020

Gainesville is ranked within the top 30 Florida cities with the most cases of COVID-19

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SG Senate schedule inconsistent during transition online

By Chasity Maynard | Apr. 9, 2020

Senators have not heard or voted on legislation in three weeks

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Alachua County reaches 150 COVID-19 cases; Florida tops 16,000

By Alex DeLuca | Apr. 9, 2020

Six more cases were reported in the county today

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Abrupt end to season only brings more disappointment for Gators

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 9, 2020

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The Best Game I Ever Covered: The Gators March into the Valley of Death

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 9, 2020

If there’s one thing you learn as a sports journalist, it’s that viewing sports through a team-centric lens can be limiting. If you’re too preoccupied with what the outcome will be, you can miss the forest for the trees.

Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash

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Virtual career fair ends with mixed results

By Christian Ortega | Apr. 8, 2020

Employers were able to interact with students via live chat

McMullen, No. 52, will return to Florida for another year.

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Kirby McMullen to return in 2021

By Joseph Salvador | Apr. 8, 2020

Florida senior third baseman Kirby McMullen will return to the Gators for his redshirt senior season. His decision was first reported by Gator Country’s Nick de la Torre.