MULTIMEDIA
Weekly Roundup: August 29, 2022
By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 29, 2022The Alligator Podcast recaps the biggest news stories published in the paper this week.
El Caimán
METRO
Micanopy receives $3 million to improve internet connection for low- to moderate-income residents
By Alexa Herrera | Aug. 29, 2022The town of Micanopy will receive almost $3 million to expand broadband access from the Community Development Block Grant coronavirus program. The money will be used to create internet access for low- to moderate- income residents.
SPANISH
Brandon Peters asegura la nominación demócrata en la carrera por la Cámara de Representantes, se enfrentará a Chuck Clemons
By Ana Trias and Aidan Bush | Aug. 29, 2022Peters venció a Magruder por alrededor de 4 puntos porcentuales, recolectando alrededor del 52% de los votos. Peters ganó por 550 votos, mostrando una ventaja significativa en los condados de Gilchrist y Levy con alrededor del 67% y el 74% de los votos, respectivamente. Magruder, por otro lado, ganó alrededor del 53% de los votos del condado de Alachua.
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POLITICS
Brandon Peters narrowly secures Democratic nomination for State House race, will face Chuck Clemons
By Aidan Bush | Aug. 28, 2022Brandon Peters defeated Olysha Magruder in the race for Florida’s 22nd State House District. Peters won by a narrow margin, receiving 550 more votes than Magruder. In Nov. Peters will face off against Republican candidate Chuck Clemons.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Gators soccer falls to Texas, turns focus to home opener at the Diz
By Jose Tovar | Aug. 28, 2022Florida soccer suffered its second loss in a row Sunday afternoon after allowing an 80th minute goal. The Gators battled, but eventually fell to the Texas Longhorns.
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VOLLEYBALL
Florida volleyball wraps up Gators Invitational with victories over East Tennessee and Virginia
By Ethan Eibe | Aug. 27, 2022Florida volleyball rolled through East Tennessee and Virginia Saturday at the O’Dome to improve to 3-0 on the young 2022 season. Merritt Beason and Marina Markova combined for 46 kills across both games.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
After five years of waiting, UF bats finally start moving into their new home
By Siena Duncan | Aug. 27, 2022Bat house three is occupied as of Thursday morning, meaning that a summer of work enticing them inside for a UF team made up of conservationists, biologists and construction workers has finally paid off.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators volleyball regains composure midway through match to defeat North Florida in 2022 opener
By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 27, 2022Florida volleyball resurged after dropping the first set to defeat North Florida in the 2022 season opener.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Accent Speakers Bureau reschedules Josh Richards for first Fall speaking event
By Anushka Dakshit | Aug. 26, 2022Accent Speakers Bureau rescheduled TikTok star Josh Richards to do the first Fall show September 8 at 7 p.m. at the University Auditorium, according to an announcement Thursday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Flo Rida, Olivia O’Brien to perform at UF’s Gator Growl 2022
By Alissa Gary | Aug. 26, 2022UF Homecoming and Gator Growl announced Friday headlining artist, Flo Rida, and opener, Olivia O’Brien, will perform at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Oct. 7.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Flipturn releases debut album “Shadowglow” before headlining their own Gainesville festival
By Lauren Brensel | Aug. 26, 2022“Orbit” is the final song of the 14-track album, born from the minds of band members Devon Vonbalson, Dillon Basse, Madeline Jarman, Tristan Duncan and Mitch Fountain. After much anticipation and a collection of five EPs, “Shadowglow” joined the band’s discography Aug. 19.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainesville 3-year-old child fatally shot with firearm from unlocked case
By Lily Kino | Aug. 25, 2022A 3-year-old boy died after shooting himself with a firearm he found in an unlocked case, according to a Gainesville Police Department press release.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Freshmen need traditional dorms
By Halima Attah | Aug. 25, 2022Despite their unpopularity, communal residential halls offer benefits that complete the freshman experience here at UF.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Last minute goal pushes Baylor past Florida
By Jackson Reyes | Aug. 25, 2022Florida forward Alivia Gonzalez’s second goal of the season had Florida in position to secure its first draw of the season, but a late Baylor goal gave the Bears a dramatic win.
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VOLLEYBALL
The maturation of a young roster with new additions will dictate Florida volleyball’s success in 2022
By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 25, 2022Head coach Mary Wise and sophomore Merritt Beason spoke to the media Wednesday. They addressed Florida’s upcoming matches, Beason’s development as a leader and what to expect from the new faces on the roster.
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POLITICS
Biden student loan relief plan could clear up to $20,000 of some UF students’ debt
By Heather Bushman | Aug. 25, 2022UF alumni bogged down by student loans can take a breath, as some Gators will see much of their debt forgiven. President Joe Biden announced relief provisions for those with student debt from the U.S. Department of Education Wednesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
‘What’s poppin’?’: Rain, technical issues didn’t stop Joey Bada$$ and Jean Deaux’s first day of school performance
By Alissa Gary | Aug. 25, 2022Joey Bada$$ and Jean Deaux took to the stage to play a UF student-only concert at the O’Connell Center Wednesday night.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Gators soccer seeks redemption in 2022
By Jose Tovar | Aug. 25, 2022Florida soccer hopes to bounce back under head coach Samantha Bohon following a tumultuous 2021 season. The Gators are off to a 1-1 start but will look to keep building their chemistry as the schedule unfolds.
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POLITICS
Sean Brewer and AuBroncee Martin advance to runoff in 8th Judicial Circuit judge race
By Topher Adams | Aug. 24, 2022Brewer led the race with almost 38% of the votes, with Martin finishing second with more than 25%. Weisman and Skop finished third and fourth, respectively.
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POLITICS
Gainesville City Commission District 2 and 3 move to run-off, Bryan Eastman wins District 4 seat
By Christian Casale , Anushka Dakshit and Alissa Gary | Aug. 24, 2022Ed Book and James Ingle from District 2, as well as Dejeon Cain and Casey Willits from District 3, will face off in a runoff election Nov. 8. Bryan Eastman won the District 4 race.
