OPINION
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COLUMNS
The trees on 13th Street
By Nicole Beltran | Apr. 21A scorching July in 2022 led me to Gainesville and, to an overdue epiphany, The Alligator.
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
My mom convinced me not to quit The Alligator
By Ella Thompson | Apr. 21My time at UF wasn’t defined by football games, classes or partying at Midtown. It was defined by my time at The Alligator.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
FSU community mourns after mass shooting kills two, injures six more
By Alligator Staff report | Apr. 21Two people died and six were hospitalized after a shooting at Florida State University’s student union on April 17.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF law student trespassed from campus after racist, antisemitic social media posts
By Grace McClung | Apr. 21Preston Terry Damsky, a 29-year-old student at UF’s Levin College of Law, was issued a three-year trespass order after Damsky posting dozens racist and antisemitic content on social media, including a message calling for the elimination of Jews “by any means necessary.”
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Mississippi State snaps Florida’s seven-game winning streak in series finale
By Hugh Green | Apr. 20Going into the series finale between Florida and Mississippi State, the Gators had scored 24 runs on 28 hits in the first two games of the weekend. They continued their offensive onslaught on Sunday, scoring eight runs on 13 hits in Starkville, Mississippi. But it wasn’t enough, as UF was unable to complete the sweep.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Charlton’s senior-day double punctuates successful showing at Tom Jones Memorial
By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Apr. 19It was a senior day celebration inside James G. Pressly Stadium, and Anthaya Charlton made the most of it. In her first competition of the outdoor season, the senior from the Bahamas picked up a pair of event wins at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
No. 8 Florida wins rubbers match against No. 22 Alabama
By Jackson Colding | Apr. 19With the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, No. 8 Florida needed just one big play to take the game – and the series – over No. 22 Alabama.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Florida women’s golf falls in the final round of the SEC Championship
By Brooke Bastedo | Apr. 19Florida was able to excel in match play against LSU and Arkansas before falling to No. 1 seed South Carolina in the final round of the SEC Championship.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida wins 11th consecutive match in dominant all-around effort
By Max Bernstein | Apr. 19No. 4 Florida lacrosse was dominant Saturday, as redshirt junior goalkeeper Elyse Finnelle made eight saves and the Gators cruised to a 20-2 win over Big 12 rival Cincinnati.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Florida beats Mississippi State in series opener with sixth-inning spurt
By Hugh Green | Apr. 18The Florida Gators entered the sixth inning of Friday night’s series opener against Mississippi State down 3-2. Eleven batters later, UF went into the bottom half of the inning with a 9-3 lead after a red-hot hitting stretch. The Gators scored seven runs on eight hits, four of which went for extra bases.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Florida men’s tennis comes up short against South Carolina in SEC Tournament quarterfinal
By Curan Ahern | Apr. 18Florida’s strong singles showing in a 4-2 comeback win over Arkansas propelled it to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, reminding everyone just how dangerous the Gators can be. UF didn’t take time for a victory lap, staying hungry for more in a week of single elimination conference play. After losing to South Carolina 4-1 to end the regular season, Florida (14-11, 8-6 SEC) returned to Columbia to test its luck against No. 3 seed South Carolina in a Friday night contest, hoping to flip the script against the steamrolling Gamecocks.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
No. 8 Florida evens series with No. 22 Alabama in run-rule fashion
By Jackson Colding | Apr. 18After dropping the series opener on Thursday, No. 8 Florida responded with an offensive outburst to even its SEC series against No. 22 Alabama.
NEWS
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CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS
‘We will move forward’: FSU community holds vigil after mass shooting
By Avery Parker and Vivienne Serret | Apr. 18Around noon Thursday, a gunman opened fire at FSU’s student union, killing two and injuring six. A vigil was held Friday at 5 p.m. to honor and mourn the victims.
SPORTS
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BASKETBALL
Stellar sophomore season leaves Thomas Haugh with a decision to make
By Jackson Colding | Apr. 18After being a three-star recruit from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, Thomas Haugh has established himself as a legitimate NBA Draft prospect following his sophomore season.
SPANISH
A legacy in color: Hispanic student association celebrates 40th anniversary with Museum Night
By Gabriella Chavez | Apr. 18UF’s Hispanic Student Association hosted a Museum Night on Wednesday at La Casita and the Institute of Black Culture, celebrating the organization’s 40-year legacy and honoring the history, contributions and presence of the Hispanic and Latinx community on campus.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Florida men’s tennis defeats Arkansas in SEC Tournament second round
By Curan Ahern | Apr. 17Florida’s men’s tennis team entered Thursday’s match against Arkansas well-rested and seeking a much-needed victory after losing its final two regular-season matches against Tennessee and South Carolina. The Gators (14-10, 9-6 SEC) braved the second round of the SEC Tournament with confidence, prepared for a repeat performance of its dominant 4-1 win over the Razorbacks on March 15.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Florida loses opening game of series with Alabama
By Noah White | Apr. 17Florida softball allows seven runs in the first inning in a surprising series-opening loss to Alabama.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
No. 3 Florida concludes season with stunning national championship semifinals loss
By Liana Handler | Apr. 17No. 3 Florida concludes its whirlwind season with a national championship semifinal loss.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Florida women’s tennis exits in the second round of the SEC Tournament following
By Jeffrey Serber | Apr. 17After defeating Alabama in walk-off fashion, Florida’s 2025 SEC Tournament run came to an end on Thursday following a second-round collapse to No. 13 Vanderbilt.
NEWS
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CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS
Two dead, multiple people injured after FSU shooting
By Alligator Staff report | Apr. 17Two people died, and six were hospitalized after a shooting at Florida State University’s student union Thursday.
