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NEWS

The Florida baseball team is in a win-or-go-home scenario ahead of its elimination game against NC State this afternoon at the Men’s College World Series. But the Gators have thrived with their backs against a wall this postseason.

By Max Tucker | June 17

Following a 3-2 loss to Texas A&M in its first game at the Men’s College World Series, the Florida Gators baseball team is entering an elimination game against North Carolina State with the season on the line.

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SPORTS

Florida Running Club fosters friendships and community on the run

By Krisha Sanghavi | June 17

Florida Running Club is one of the only active club sports in the summer. Its camaraderie and community has shaped it into one of the most sustainable club sports UF has to offer.  

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida’s Liz Harrison cements herself as a Gator great with excellence in circle

By Max Bernstein | June 17

Florida lacrosse draw control specialist Liz Harrison made a huge impact on the Gators' run to the Final Four, breaking three program records in her senior year.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Theresa Beachy, long-term CEO of Peaceful Paths to leave

By Kairi Lowery | June 17

Beachy will be leaving Peaceful Paths, and starting Oct. 1, taking a new position as an organizational strategist for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) at the Community Foundation of North Central Florida. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Biden prevents UF Gator Band from leading D-Day parade in Normandy

By Kamala Rossi | June 17

Hours passed aimlessly as the summer sun beat down on UF’s Gator Band in a parking lot outside Omaha Beach in France. Clad in orange and blue with instruments in hand, they stared down an unlikely blockade to their overseas performance in commemoration of D-Day. The culprit: President Joe Biden.

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SPANISH

El festival internacional de piano atrae a músicos al campus de la UF para una semana de clases y conciertos

By Avery Parker | June 17

Un pianista se sentó frente a un piano Steinway con sus ojos cerrados. Mientras sus dedos viajaban de un lado a otro en las teclas, cientos de asistentes se inclinaron en el borde de sus asientos para escuchar lo que la música podía contarles.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua Children’s Theatre presents all-inclusive production of ‘Peter Pan’

By Sara-James Ranta | June 17

The Alachua Children’s Theatre showcased three “Peter Pan” performances at the Santa Fe High School auditorium June 14-15 for a crowd of over 100. 

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SPANISH

El Festival de la Libertad une a la comunidad de Gainesville para conmemorar Juneteenth

By Morgan Vanderlaan and Jose Carmona | June 17

Ofreciendo servicios que van desde productos hechos a mano hasta encuestas climáticas, las tiendas multicolores se extendieron por el centro de Gainesville para conmemorar el Día de la Emancipación, Juneteenth y la idea de la libertad y equidad para todos.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Freedom Festival unites Gainesville community to commemorate Juneteenth

By Morgan Vanderlaan | June 17

The third annual Freedom Festival, hosted by the nonprofit Nathan Ross Inc. in partnership with the City of Gainesville, was held at Bo Diddley Plaza June 15 as a part of Alachua County’s Journey to Juneteenth celebration. Despite dispersing early due to rain, hundreds attended the event. 

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Rate and review: ‘BRAT’ by Charli XCX

By Bonny Matejowsky | June 17

Whether it’s the chart-topping queer pop of Chappell Roan or the catchy songwriting of Sabrina Carpenter, it’s safe to say this summer has proved that pop is in good hands. But a certain lime green album shines above the rest.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

‘Tha Cookout’ promises inclusivity, ‘vibes’ for Gainesville

By Sabrina Castro | June 17

Throughout the tranquil greenery of Cynthia Moore Chestnut Park and Clark Butler Nature Preserve, laughter and camaraderie echoed through the trees as Gainesville locals gathered for "Tha Cookout," a vibrant celebration organized by Ashlei and Malcom Askew. The June 16 afternoon event marked not only a celebration of Juneteenth but also a tribute to fatherhood and community spirit.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s Jacksonville campus received $75 million from the state. What’s next?

By Timothy Wang | June 17

For more than a year, UF has been making progress toward establishing a graduate campus in Jacksonville, obtaining approval from the Board of Trustees and permission from the Board of Governors to establish a temporary campus location in downtown Jacksonville.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s International Piano Festival brings musicians to campus for a week of lessons and performances

By Avery Parker | June 17

A lone pianist perched above a Steinway piano with his eyes shut. As his fingers flitted across the keys, hundreds of concertgoers leaned forward in their seats in search of what the music might tell them.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida drops nailbiter to Texas A&M in Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 16

Florida (34-29, 11-17 SEC) showed a desirable amount of fight in the later innings against Texas A&M (50-13, 19-11 SEC) but fell 3-2 in a thrilling low-scoring affair.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida ready to take on Texas A&M in its first game at Men’s College World Series

By Max Tucker | June 15

Despite lofty preseason expectations, the task of returning to the MCWS seemed brutally challenging for the Gators. But what happened 12, six or even four weeks ago doesn’t matter. Florida is getting hot at the right time, and it rode its momentum through the postseason into Omaha with a chance to avenge a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 national championship. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF Board of Trustees presents P.K. Yonge admission process plan of action

By Sara-James Ranta | June 14

UF PK-12 Vice President Penny Schwinn presented updates Thursday for a P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School plan of action regarding her previous recommendation to change its admission process.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Black bear cub spotted 'chilling' in tree on UF campus

By Lee Ann Anderson | June 13

The UF Police Department responded to a call about a mid-sized black bear perched in a tree near the Cancer and Genetics Research Complex on Mowry Street around 10 a.m. Thursday.

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METRO

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority votes to fire Tony Cunningham

By Morgan Vanderlaan | June 13

Following a 2-3 failed vote to terminate GRU General Manager Tony Cunningham in a special meeting Monday, Craig Carter, a member of the governor-appointed board who had previously voted down the motion, presented a new one calling for Cunningham to be fired.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Senate passes 2024-2025 budget, ‘Stop the Stall’ legislation

By Avery Parker | June 13

The UF Student Senate passed its 2024-2025 budget bill Tuesday night with bipartisan support, ensuring another year of funding for Student Government, Student Engagement, the Reitz Union and RecSports.

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METRO  |  CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County Commission opposes selective admissions at P.K. Yonge, approves at-large election resolution

By Sara-James Ranta | June 12

During its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County Commission opposed implementing a selective admission process at P.K. Yonge Developmental School and approved an at-large county election charter amendment to be placed on the November general election ballot.