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COVID-19 Update: 47 new cases on first day of classes
By Manny Rea | Jan. 13, 2021367 have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 4.
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![Michael Kuenstle, a 59-year-old UF School of Architecture associate professor, died Dec. 12 due to COVID-19 complications. [Courtesy to The Alligator: Nancy Clark]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/7c0de79a-0eb6-41e5-a9f4-9f6881f2e3ef.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
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Remembering Michael Kuenstle, an architect dedicated to his family
By Corbin Bolies | Dec. 21, 2020The School of Architecture’s longest-tenured faculty member, Kuenstle was known for his strong commitment to both his professional and personal lives. He served on the board of the Florida Foundation for Architecture, became the state board director of the American Institute of Architects and contributed to numerous architectural publications — all while building a family with his wife and 17-year-old son.
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UF Health begins administering COVID-19 vaccines in Gainesville
By Julia Coin | Dec. 16, 2020UF Health Shands Hospital administered its first 12 vaccines from UF Health Jacksonville at a news conference early Wednesday morning. All UF Health workers are expected to be vaccinated within two months.
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UF will provide COVID-19 vaccine to select medical staff this week
By Thomas Weber | Dec. 14, 2020UF Health is one of the "Pfizer Five" hospitals in Florida to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. UF Health Jacksonville received about 20,000 vaccines Monday and delivered 4,000 to UF Health in Gainesville. UF will vaccinate its frontline medical staff in Gainesville starting Wednesday.
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UF navigates COVID-19 test accuracy
By Thomas Weber | Dec. 7, 2020UF’s COVID-19 testing capacity will be accelerated in the Spring as it becomes mandatory for thousands of students.
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‘It doesn’t have to be this way:’ UF faculty angry with COVID-19 ADA accommodations for Spring
By Corbin Bolies | Nov. 29, 2020Union leaders say measures to protect faculty and staff members aren’t suitable enough
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Alachua County organizations try to curb hunger during the holidays
By Nevada Cullen | Nov. 24, 2020With the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations work to feed the hungry for Thanksgiving
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Caribbean and Asian restaurants, students describe food supply in uncertain times
By Samantha Chery | Nov. 19, 2020How the pandemic has affected the availability of cultural cuisine in Gainesville
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New to Gainesville, UF freshmen seek love and friendship through dating apps
By Alan Halaly | Nov. 12, 2020Students go on dates and make new connections with one another during the pandemic
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UF students decorate holiday cards for children in hospitals
By Rachel Slay | Nov. 11, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic and rainy weather didn’t stop students from spreading holiday cheer
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ALACHUA COUNTY
How is Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille shaping up?
By Samantha Chery | Nov. 5, 2020Gators fans discuss Steve Spurrier’s football legacy
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Gainesville tourism industry takes a hit amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Nora O'Neill | Nov. 5, 2020Tourism has a major economic impact on the city
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UF faculty and graduate students protest demanding UF reverses in-person plans for Spring
By Corbin Bolies and Aurora Martínez | Nov. 1, 2020About 40 people protested against UF’s decision to have in-person classes in the Spring
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Gainesville immigrant communities struggling to adapt to COVID-19
By Diane Hernandez | Oct. 27, 2020The community has juggled working long hours while having their children learning from home
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Loneliness, delirium and mental decline: How the COVID-19 pandemic affects local seniors
By Thomas Weber | Oct. 25, 2020Warren and Patsy Nelms are both 83-year-old residents of Oak Hammock, a Gainesville retirement and assisted-living community. After more than 50 years of living together, they now live separately — Patsy in an independent home and Warren, who has dementia, in assisted care.
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Four wheels makes a family: Gainesville Roller Rebels focus on inclusion
By Avery Lotz | Oct. 25, 2020The Gainesville Roller Rebels have yet to return to the rink — but that has not stopped them from being a team.
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Not game over: How the Reitz Union Game Room has adapted to COVID-19
By Aurora Martínez | Oct. 22, 2020Despite COVID-19, the student Game Room is still setting up its pins
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Obedience of UF’s COVID-19 protocols varied in home opener
By Zachary Huber | Oct. 4, 2020For many UF freshmen, their experience on Saturday felt similar to many of those who passed through the gates of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time.
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Checking in with students who chose to remain at home this Fall
By Abigail Hasebroock | Oct. 3, 2020Why some students decided not to return to UF and how they are coping with being away from campus
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Alachua County residents navigate inter-city travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic
By Alan Halaly | Oct. 1, 2020Inter-city travel options have adjusted to COVID-19 guidelines for safer travel
