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Roundtable: What might the season look like for the Gators?

By River Wells and Brendan Farrell | Aug. 23, 2020

The 2020 SEC college football season is scheduled to kick off on Sept. 26, 271 days since the Gators’ victory over Virginia in the Orange Bowl last season. Football writers Brendan Farrell, River Wells and Payton Titus are here to tell you what you need to know about this year’s team and how COVID-19 has affected the season.

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Cancellation of two UF race and policing courses sparks outrage

By Ariana Aspuru | Aug. 20, 2020

“There is no reason why they should not do everything in their power to teach the courses that equip their students to dismantle that racism,” one student said.

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Holding UF accountable: Black faculty recount experiences of discrimination on campus

By Natalia Galicza | Aug. 20, 2020

They say the stories point to a harmful past that informs a challenging present for Black lives at UF

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Remembering Patricia Hilliard-Nunn: A beloved friend and social justice warrior

By Kalia Richardson | Aug. 14, 2020

Patricia Hilliard-Nunn’s extensive research has helped expose the racist history in Alachua and has inspired many others along her journey

The Panhellenic Council moved recruitment entirely online due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, after initially announcing it would have one final in-person round.

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Sororities go virtual for rush week

By Lianna Hubbard | Aug. 14, 2020

The Panhellenic Council updated recruitment plans Aug. 4

Alexzandria Rogers, a 22-year-old UCF political science major and Gainesville resident, shouts as protestors demand justice for George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed in Minneapolis police custody on May 25, 2020.

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Officials brace for protests as students prepare their return to campus

By Alexandra Buckley | Aug. 13, 2020

As the start of the Fall semester draws near, UF officials are preparing for a return of about 56,000 students — some with the expectation of more political turbulence than ever.

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Here’s what to expect from UF Dining this Fall

By Lianna Hubbard | Aug. 13, 2020

Everything from salads to sodas will be prepared in to-go containers and handed to students upon request

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A deadly combination: COVID-19 and college football's effects on Gators Athletics

By Noah Ram | Aug. 11, 2020

With each passing day, the chances of college football being played on the gridiron this fall becomes grimmer and grimmer.

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Have fun, wear masks and save the climate: Bill Nye’s message to UF students

By Meghan McGlone | Aug. 10, 2020

Nye will be paid $35,000 in student fees for the hour-long virtual event

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‘Never reply all, in any circumstances’: Here’s why your UF inbox was overrun

By Ariana Aspuru | Aug. 10, 2020

What that email fiasco today was all about

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Sobrevivientes de abuso sexual en UF comparten sus historias

By Natalia Galicza and Guamay Martell | Aug. 9, 2020

La página de Twitter ofrece una salida para sobrevivientes de violencia sexual

UF and UF Health officials discussed enforcing masks and protocols for when students get sick at a town hall on Thursday.

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What if students don’t wear masks? Questions about UF reopening plan answered

By Ariana Aspuru | Aug. 8, 2020

UF and UF Health officials discussed enforcing masks and protocols for when students get sick at a town hall on Thursday.

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UF reopening plan does not have Florida’s higher education union approval

By Chasity Maynard and Ariana Aspuru | Aug. 8, 2020

In combat, third generation military veteran Paul Ortiz said creating a plan gives people a sense of stability. But when the situation changes, the plans must change with it.

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UF transportation loses $1.1 million from COVID-19 closures

By Lianna Hubbard | Aug. 7, 2020

The department says it is unsure what to expect in Fall

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A deadly combination: COVID-19 and college football's effects on the university

By Noah Ram | Aug. 7, 2020

The University of Florida is a massive university in the academic sense.

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Students receive SG rent relief funds months late, and some are still waiting

By Meghan McGlone | Aug. 6, 2020

Most students received their funding within 45 days from when they originally applied

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RecSports launches esports league

By Zachary Huber | Aug. 5, 2020

Esports are one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. It’s picking up steam in popularity because it's young, diverse and more modern compared to traditional sports.

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UF retira datos de pruebas de COVID-19

By Chasity Maynard and Gabriella Guez | Aug. 4, 2020

UF retiró su tablero de COVID-19 el lunes

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Bill Nye to speak at UF

By Chasity Maynard | Aug. 4, 2020

The event will be free and hosted on Microsoft Teams

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UF departments make plans for faculty sickness, social distancing in Fall

By Lianna Hubbard | Aug. 4, 2020

Departments plan for faculty testing positive with COVID-19