Students preparing for the bike flash mob to begin in front of the RWC.
The first week of March brought clear, sunny skies and just the right amount of heat to call students to join the commencement of Bike Week 2015.
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On weekdays, UCF Knights see him at the NorthView complex mopping the second floor bathrooms, emptying overfilled trashcans and cleaning the 618-space parking garage. But on the weekends, his three children, Zoey, 14; Sadie, 11; and David, 9, look forward to spending quality time with their father.
Centric staff heads on campus as we ask students whether they truly feel safe while at UCF.
Natalie speaks about her experience in Israel this past summer. Photo by Nada Hassanein.
Natalie and Ben discuss their perspectives on the conflict in Israel. Photos by Nada Hassanein.
As UCF students Natalie and Ben sat facing one another in the John C. Hitt Library, the only visible divide was in the colors of the stained glass behind them. In Israel, their people are separated by a wall.
As the October sun faded over Bright House Networks Stadium, Beatrice Plummer took her seat in the section dubbed for families. The pregame butterflies that affect even the most confident players affect her as well. But after kickoff, and the first hit, they subside.
Standing in the designated free-speech zone under mossy trees, a cheerful young man holds a sign that says “Free Hugs.” Behind the sign is a student who just wants to brighten someone’s day.
Knowing UCF’s large population can create a difficult dating environment for students, UCF graduate student Richie Frost did something to change it.
As the October sun faded over Bright House Networks Stadium, Beatrice Plummer took her seat in the section dubbed for families. The pregame butterflies that affect even the most confident players affect her as well. But after kickoff, and the first hit, they subside.
Standing in the designated free-speech zone under mossy trees, a cheerful young man holds a sign that says “Free Hugs.” Behind the sign is a student who just wants to brighten someone’s day.
“And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace...” -The Qur’aan, 25:63.
Maybe you’ve seen him around campus. His stature demands attention, and his opponents on the basketball court are forced to notice him. If you have seen him, he’s likely seen you as well. He towers above the crowded campus.
Behind the nationally-recognized affordable bionic arm made for a young boy is a UCF designer with a powerful brain and a big heart.
Sitting at a whiteboard table in UCF’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, two students draw out their ideas and share laughter from their inside jokes.
At 7 a.m., when the Student Union is speckled with tired students, a sole Knightstop worker is behind a counter creating sushi that will feed up to a few hundred people.
"She’s not here to make herself look good or to satisfy community service hours. She’s here because she knows what many of the homeless are going through. She’s here because there was a time when she, too, was homeless." -
Mallory Minor lost nearly 100 pounds in the span of two years, thanks to a healthy diet and consistent workout regimen. Photo courtesy of Mallory Minor.
For some college students, fear of falling victim to the freshman 15 provokes them to venture out to the gym every once in a while. But for others, such as 23-year-old Mallory Minor, the battle with weight and body image took more than just a trip to the gym.
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Gabriel Mouyal shows off his LED-lit gloves. Photo by Gabbie Mont.
A common scene at electronic music concerts and festivals is eccentric light shows. People have created an art form with that in mind, and it’s growing in popularity at UCF.
On Sundays at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Downtown Orlando, many people gather in search of something most others take for granted.
Two innovative students have taken the monotonous task of commuting around UCF’s campus to a whole new level: Sophomore advertising and public relations student Alfredo Salkeld and junior film student Ray Cartagena ride unicycles.
A place facilitating good health must stay in good order. Keeping things clean and orderly is exactly what the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center custodial staff does, and it does it with a smile.
Melissa Westbrook interacts with a Global UCF student. Photo by Gabbie Mont.
There is a perspective most UCF students will never know: seeing the innermost workings of campus, having your face plastered on brochures and banners, and being on first-name basis with President Hitt.
In South Point Park, Miami, a crowd quickly gathers to witness a high-profile photo shoot featuring Aleksandra Dubrovskaya, a contestant on “The Face,” a reality show where supermodels compete to be the face of a major brand’s campaign. Behind the camera is 22-year-old UCF student Carlos Vel…
By day, he's sniffing out crime. But by night, he's chewing out his toys.
From a UCF alumnus in Colorado's legal marijuana business to a UCF student teaching English in the Dominican Republic, you can find yourself reading about these students making a difference outside the UCF community.
UCF student Sabrina Abu-Obeid can carry a tune while bathing herself in Yoo-hoo. We're impressed and you should be too! The digital media and web design major works alongside her boyfriend as lead singer of her rock band, TeraBrite. Abu-Obeid receives millions of views and was featured in ou…
Congratulations Duyen Phan! You have been chosen as UCF’s most fashionable student this week!
Volunteers from Save a Life Pet Rescue, many of them UCF students, offer a helping hand at Petsmart to help locals meet and adopt a furry friend.
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