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Sunday, February 22, 2026

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

UF should have sent text about threat

This past week revealed a disturbing trend at UF, something that the entire Student Body should be concerned about. Apparently it is becoming common practice around campus for students and bystanders to leave suspicious-looking backpacks lying around public areas and for the Gainesville Police Department bomb squad to respond accordingly.


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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Picks Column: Mississippi State

Kyle Maistri is still fuming about the money he (would have) lost (if we condoned gambling here in the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column but we don't, so he isn't) because of Washington last week. And there are few things that Mike DiFerdinando loves more than Jake Locker and UW football.


NEWS

Flyering Flowers

UF B.F.A dance majors Courtney Baron, 21, and Olivia Ruggieri, 20, pass out flyers at lunchtime at the Plaza of the Americas. Ruggieri dressed up as an orchid to promote the B.F.A Dance Showcase, which will take place at the Constans Theatre from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1.



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