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Those steps include a three-part mission of education, research and engagement with the community; an effort to promote symbolism and behavior consistent with its values; and and increased focus on representation, inclusion, opportunity and accountability. The school banned the fight song as part of a sweeping initiative to combat racism following nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. In addition, the school will step up efforts to support the black community in the admissions process and through support of local small businesses.“This process will not be easy, and we will need to work together through the imperfections, missteps and complications that always accompany change.

54d Andrea Adelson. at ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Florida puts end to use of 'Gator Bait' cheer, song. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. "Accordingly University Athletics and the Gator Band will discontinue the use of the cheer. If you are like me or anyone who has ever cheered on the Florida Gators in The Swamp, you’ve raised your arms and chomped them down while the University of Florida band plays “Gator Bait.” It’s one of the first (and easiest) chants you learn when you step foot in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for a … 1:34 pm ETI agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | USATSI Florida will discontinue the popular "Gator Bait" cheer at school-sanctioned sporting events, school president Kent Fuchs announced on Thursday. Pearly Whites - Gator Bait song page loading time : 0.014 seconds.



“I created something for us. It’s a college football thing. But the progress we seek is fundamental to who we are at UF and to our expectations of ourselves, and I look forward to joining all of you on behalf of our campus, community and country,” Fuchs said.Quotes delayed at least 15 minutes.