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Nomfumo Manaba, a 23-year-old UF journalism and political science junior, video calls into her class at Library West.

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UF’s CWC introduces COVID-19 virtual support group

By Diane Hernandez | May 25, 2020

COVID-19 virtual support group will focus on student discussion

Mulaney shared behind-the-scenes stories about the start of his career, his time at Saturday Night Live and his stand-up specials during Thursday's event.

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UF Accent Speakers Bureau to host John Mulaney

By Nicole Rodriguez | May 22, 2020

The comedian will be the organization’s first virtual speaker.

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UF, SEC announce plans to return athletes to campus

By Brendan Farrell | May 22, 2020

On the same day that the SEC made its decision to allow in-person voluntary athletic activities to resume, Florida has announced its plans to allow student-athletes back on campus.

Innovation Academy students now face nearly an entire academic year of online learning.

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Innovation Academy students deal with more screen time

By Nicole Rodriguez | May 21, 2020

They now face nearly an entire academic year of online learning after COVID-19 forced the university to transition online.

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UF SG Senate meeting ends abruptly after “quorum bust”

By Meghan McGlone | May 19, 2020

A Senator said he organized the “bust” because he and the Inspire Party minority caucus opposed a bill that was up for vote.

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Fuchs: UF to reopen in Fall

By Nicole Rodriguez | May 19, 2020

UF President Kent Fuchs said to expect more details about Fall's reopening in the coming weeks.

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Florida Board of Governors prepares to reopen university campuses in Fall

By Nicole Rodriguez | May 18, 2020

UF aims to work with the Board to have students back on campus in the Fall, said UF spokesperson Steve Orlando.

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From the office of the Student Body president

May 18, 2020

Hey, Gators!

In this Wednesday, May 6, 2020 photo a woman swabs the inside of her mouth during a self administered coronavirus test at a drive through testing site in a parking lot in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles. The city of Los Angeles is providing free coronavirus tests to anyone who wants one regardless of whether they have symptoms. The offer reflects a parting with state guidelines after the mayor partnered with a startup testing company. The test the city is offering is easier to administer and doesn't require the scarce supplies that have created bottlenecks for expanded testing across California. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

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UF researchers develop at-home COVID-19 test

By Ariana Aspuru | May 17, 2020

The test still needs to be sampled and approved by the FDA before it can be distributed. The creators of the test said they hope to make it available by the end of summer.

After stay-at-home orders isolated her from her classmates, 20-year-old UF music performance junior Caitlin Petros said she joined the Virtual Orchestra because it gave her the opportunity to play music with her friends again.

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UF student musicians form virtual orchestra

By Diane Hernandez | May 17, 2020

When COVID-19 called performances to a halt, local musicians and UF students got creative. The orchestra covered Niall Horan’s “Flicker” from home.

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UF releases “Unstoppable Minds” podcast

By Nicole Rodriguez | May 17, 2020

The podcast highlights the perseverance of UF students and faculty in the face of obstacles.

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Rent relief bill passes next hurdle in SG Senate

By Meghan McGlone | May 13, 2020

The bill will need to be passed one more time to take effect. If passed, it will allocate $500,000 toward rent relief for UF students.

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SG Budget Committee passes rent relief funding bill

By Meghan McGlone | May 10, 2020

The bill must be passed by the Senate twice before it can take effect. If passed, it will transfer $500,000 from the SG reserve account to eligible students.

Gianna and Amy Gutierrez celebrating Gianna’s birthdays at her elementary school.

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For many health care workers, a Mother’s Day unlike any other

By Avery Lotz | May 10, 2020

Families of health care workers are celebrating Mother's Day differently this year.

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UF faculty juggle motherhood and work during quarantine

By Diane Hernandez | May 10, 2020

Moms juggle their responsibilities as UF faculty and parents during quarantine.

UF student mothers needed to adapt once child care became scarce because of COVID-19.

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Student mothers struggle to find balance in quarantine

By Ariana Aspuru | May 10, 2020

Child care became elusive once COVID-19 spread. Its absence has caused student mothers to find a new normal juggling parenthood and academics.

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Here’s what you missed in SG this Spring

By Chasity Maynard and Meghan McGlone | May 6, 2020

For the second semester in a row, no bills were passed.

Alison Schwartz and her best friend, Jared Misner, at the University of Florida. Alison was a UF and Alligator alumna.

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Remembering Alison Schwartz

By Alyssa Feliciano | May 5, 2020

Alison was an alumna of The Alligator and is remembered for her warmth and humor. She died of COVID-19 at 29.

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SG Executive Committee passes $500,000 rent relief bill, discourages rent strike

By Chasity Maynard | May 4, 2020

The rent relief bill still needs to be passed in the Senate to take effect. It promises to cover payments through the end of students’ rental agreements and outstanding payments from March, April or May.

James Kelly has a criminal history dating back to 2005.

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UF student threatens to rape students online — but remains enrolled

By Alex DeLuca and Hope Dean | May 4, 2020

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and violence. Reader discretion is advised.