Students take to soapboxes for hope-themed UF speech event
By Riana Morales | Feb. 17Launched in Spring 2023 by the public speaking lab, the event aims to make public speaking less intimidating while promoting positive discourse on campus.
Launched in Spring 2023 by the public speaking lab, the event aims to make public speaking less intimidating while promoting positive discourse on campus.
Sage Blair and Ezekiel Macallister sit while protesting the grand opening of Raising Canes, located at 12705 NW US HWY 441 in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Customers stand in line for the grand opening of Raising Canes located at 12705 NW US HWY 441 in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Shawn Maschino in front of his art displayed at Dad’s Bar located in THE AUK MARKET in Gainesville, Fla. on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Riana Sage)
Shawn Maschino’s art exhibit displayed at Dad’s Bar located in THE AUK MARKET in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, May 27, 2026.
Shawn Maschino in Downtown Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Undeveloped data center at 12705 NW US HWY 441 In Gainesville, Fla.
Robb Cann watches the service in opposition of the execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Hans Peder Mullings speaks at a press conference about the murder of his girlfriend, Odessia Stephens, and their 4-year-old daughter, Hanessia Mullings at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Protestors stand together in the rain in opposition of the execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Rev. Floyd L.Narcisse waits to begin the service in opposition of the death penalty and execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May 21, 2026.