Bernard ‘Bernie’ O’Donnell Jr., beloved UF law professor, dies at 55
Bernard “Bernie” O’Donnell Jr.’s quiet-yet-playful demeanor is what made his office hours an outlet for success and community.
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Bernard “Bernie” O’Donnell Jr.’s quiet-yet-playful demeanor is what made his office hours an outlet for success and community.
*Editor’s note: This story contains mention of self-harm.
Murphy’s Law rang true for Florida track and field this weekend, as the 11th-place women and the 15th-place men both suffered their worst finishes in program history at the SEC Indoor Championships.
Over 250 people surrounded UF’s Plaza of the Americas Thursday to watch conservative provocateur Charlie Kirk spar with UF community members over hot-button issues like immigration, white privilege and LGBTQ+ rights.
Santa Fe College has yet to disburse more than one-third of its financial aid for the Spring semester, leaving some students in economic limbo and others still waiting on their aid from last Fall.
Throughout many lives, change is inevitable, but music is one constant variable where people can learn how to love others and themselves.
With student government elections approaching on Feb. 25 and 26, Change, Vision and Watch Party officials have spent the month of February rolling out their platforms on social media and spreading the word across campus.
An investigation into UF Health Jacksonville physician Dr. Barbara Knox in January revealed a series of complaints against the doctor, including bullying, patient endangerment and racism.
I came to the University of Florida to pursue a degree, not to choose between rent and groceries. Yet, for many graduate assistants, including myself, this impossible choice is a monthly reality.
Florida’s book banning problem is rising — with no end in sight.
The Florida track and field team wrapped up its indoor regular season this weekend with split-squad action at the Tyson Invitational, hosted by Arkansas, and the David Hemery Valentine Invitational, hosted by Boston University.
With a flurry of white jersey-clad Rowdy Reptiles behind him, Denzel Aberdeen shoots confidently. He’s waited for these moments his whole life, but surely for two years on UF's bench. With Florida leading 37-33 coming out of the half, it’s his time in the spotlight.
Senior Leanne Wong pranced across the beam, spinning and flipping with no signs of the balance issues that haunted the Gators in their previous two meets against Utah, West Virginia University and Arkansas.
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced changes to Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and Threads, addressing past controversies over censorship and misinformation. And although his statements seem to have a calm demeanor and transparent tone, his credibility is questioned.
Local songwriter Eric Tappert performs at Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises’ open mic night on the first Wednesday of every month. While he’s played at other venues, Tappert keeps coming back for Lightnin’ Salvage.
This story was updated on Feb. 13 to further clarify how general education impacts student degrees.
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate love, connection and romance. Whether you’re planning a date night or enjoying some calming alone time, a little preparation can help ensure your holiday goes smoothly.
After a couple of failed situationships, awkward first dates and the occasional love bomber, the eerie existential feeling of dying alone starts to creep up. It becomes your chaser for the night — the bitter taste of realizing the guy you’ve been talking to just told you he never wanted something serious in the first place.
Florida’s players dragged their feet walking out of the O’Connell Center loading dock on Thursday. They had just scored 86 points, their second-highest total in SEC play, but lost by 13 at home to Vanderbilt. That marked UF’s fourth loss in a row — a streak that spoiled a loosely promising 2-2 start in conference play.
Teachers in Alachua County are fed up.