Olivia Vega
Olivia is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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The number of college students seeking mental health assistance, specifically counseling, has increased steadily in the past decade, according to a recent report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH). This increased demand has placed a heavy burden on collegiate mental health centers.
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On Saturday, families gathered on Norman field to participate in an egg hunt and activities, such as face painting and a cash prize raffle.
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University of Florida students dedicate their summers to the highly competitive Drum Corps International instead of working at internships. Though not all these students are music majors, they believe it is just as important to help develop them as people.
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It’s “game on” for a group of local college students.Atheris Games, a startup gaming company created by a group of current and former UF students, raised…
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A recent rise in the mosquito population in Gainesville has raised concern for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), a virus that is transmitted through mosquito bites. Though a human case has not been confirmed this year, experts urge caution.
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Soldiers Freedom Outdoors is a non-profit organization that works with Bradford County veterans and their families. Through Camp Freedom, veterans and families can engage in outdoor activities and find relaxation and community.
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National Fire Prevention Week started Oct. 4. Gainesville and Ocala organizations will join the promotion of the national theme, "Hear the beep where you sleep. Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm!"
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The Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct, which was conducted by the Association of American Universities, found one in five University of Florida undergraduate women who responded to the survey have experienced some form of sexual assault since being at the university.
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With the second and final phase of construction beginning on Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville, residents can expect a solution to the manholes and uneven pavement. Although partly delayed because of the rainy wet season, the lane closures and repaving should be completed by Sept. 25.
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Bradford County residents are struggling to travel due to rain from tropical system Erika. Sandbags are not helping, and motorists have found themselves stuck in mud holes that seem impossible to escape.