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UF transfer students struggle to fit into the larger community of the university. Despite warm
welcomes, the stress of transferring colleges can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of
exclusion.

Transfer students find community at UF 1a2k60

Since 2021, UF saw a notable rise in first-time student enrollment numbers. However, there is one group whose numbers continue to stay low: transfer students.


New sports facilities coming to campus 2w6j6w


UF Board of Trustees approves Ono’s presidential nomination 411d69


The Norman Hall oak tree comes back to life 33k4q


Metro 5c413t


Gainesville sex offender charged with selling drugs near preschool 596jv

A Gainesville man and ed sex offender was arrested Wednesday on charges of drug possession and sale near a preschool.


Alachua County holds Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony 2u291m


High Springs’ Bridlewood residential development project continues despite community backlash 541d5t


Gainesville celebrates ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag-raising ceremony 644d1l


Proposed GRU special election is another chapter in the fight over utility control 5k4op

Sports 4f1je


Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) celebrates with the fans after a win in a basketball game against the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Alex Condon withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to Florida 105b5f

Florida Gators forward Alex Condon withdrew his name from the NBA Draft and will return to Florida for the 2025-26 season.


Gators rock the House: Reliving Florida basketball’s visits to the White House 1d2ga


Florida baseball cruises to victory over Fairfield in Conway Regional 2a435h


Florida's WCWS run is short lived after loss to the Vols 52q3x


Former Florida men’s tennis star reaches the round of 16 in singles at the French Open 714135


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On May 21, the Florida Gators visited the White House, marking the third time the team has made the trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The team was invited after becoming the NCAA basketball champions, something the president and Gators fans across the nation were eager to celebrate.
SLIDESHOW

A look back at the Gators' visit to the White House 6296g

Beer, firecrackers and chants of “it’s great to be a Florida Gator” were flung in the air as the Gators won the national championship, quickly prompting spectators to jump out of their chairs and over the fence onto Second Avenue. 
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Gators win national championship 5yc1p

The Avenue 1426c


Crooked Counsel plays an evening show at The Great Outdoors in High Springs, FL on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Van Halen meets Wild Cherry: Crooked Counsel rocks on after 30 years 3oo4j

After she decided no one was going to invite her to be in a rock ‘n’ roll band, Shuri formed Gainesville-based Crooked Counsel 31 years ago, covering familiar classic rock hits on stage. 


All things antique: A guide to the local antique scene 5q67w


Gainesville’s monthlong journey to Juneteenth has begun 2t4c1d


Situationships: How many times can you ask ‘What are we?’ sz53


Opinions 5x3g3a


PBS and NPR shouldn’t be defunded for Trump’s political biases z6d3f

Many Republican and far-right loyalists believe NPR and PBS are biased and influence the public. Making these statements as the President of the United States of America is propaganda in itself. 


Burrito Factory: A restaurant wrapped in a tortilla of success 4i265k


The Florida Room: The best breakfast in Gainesville 385n5d


Aiding Florida farmers: The urgent need for new legislation 5g1q3x



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