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UCF Students Aim to Fulfill Wishes of Orlando Children with Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Written by Leslie Wheeler
ORLANDO Fla., — Imagine your body feeling very weak, just out of nowhere, and your vision is...
Jun 13, 2013 11:25am
Academics, Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration
Rick Scott Launches Online Facebook Petition to Not Raise Tuition
In Rick Scott’s latest effort to show he is adamant about not raising tuition for the 2013-2014 school year, he created...
Jun 4, 2013 6:19pm
Academics, Beyond UCF, News, UCF Administration
UCF Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Fundraiser Dinner
On June 10, 1963, Florida Gov. Farris Bryant signed the bill that would create Florida Technological University. 50 years...
Jun 10, 2013 4:17pm
Academics, Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News, UCF Administration
UCF Wanted to Hire Sports Expert Daniel Doyle–Until He Was Indicted
Daniel Doyle was a high profile guy.
He fraternized with global sports leaders, built a youth sports empire through his Institute...
Jun 5, 2013 4:57pm
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Viral Video of the Week: Miss Utah Answer Flub
Although Connecticut’s Erin Brady won the overall pageant, everyone is talking about Miss Utah’s answer to a question on the gender pay gap in America.
However, Brady did say that that she herself has cracked under pressure before and that the incident will help Powell “grow as a person.”
If...
June 18, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, Movies & TV, News | Read More
Florida ‘Bong Ban’ Set to be Effective July 1
Bad news for all you Cheech and Chongs out there. Or is it?
Starting on July 1, all smoking apparatuses will be illegal in the state of Florida. The bill–which was passed almost unanimously, bans the use or sale of drug paraphernalia in Florida.
However, this does not mean that head shops across...
June 17, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News | Read More
Sigur Ros Coming to CFE(UCF) Arena October 8th
Sigur Ros, an ambient/post-rock band from Iceland will be coming to the CFE Arena(previously named UCF Arena) on October 8.
The band has been performing since 1994, including producing six albums and worldwide tours. The band is known for their signature style of playing guitar with the bow from a cello...
June 14, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, Music, News, Night Life | Read More
Octavius Freeman Takes Home 2nd Straight C-USA Athlete of the Year Award
UCF sophomore and All-American sprinter Octavius Freeman was named the Conference USA Track and Field athlete of the year for the second straight year on Thursday.
Freeman has a long history as a superstar sprinter, placing second nationally in the 100M sprint and holds school records in the 60M, 100M,...
June 13, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Sports | Read More
Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik Coming to Speak at UCF
Mayim Bialik, best known for her recurring role on the hit TV series The Big Bang Theory, will be coming to UCF on June 27 for a speaking engagement in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union.
The lecture will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a Q&A afterwords.
Bialik currently plays Amy Farrah Fowler...
June 13, 2013 | Culture, Entertainment, News | Read More
UCF Orientation: Meet the Class of 2017 | Video
KnightNews.com was at orientation once again on a scorching hot Tuesday to interview the incoming freshman.
Orientations started May 21 and will continue until the end of the summer. UCF Orientation aims to help students and their parents become more familiar with the university, navigate their way around...
June 11, 2013 | Comedy, Entertainment, News | Read More
UCFPD: Bear Sighted on UCF Campus
The UCF police department has received reports of a bear sighting on campus, including near Academic Village.
UCF sent out a community awareness alert this afternoon warning students to remain alert of their surroundings and to not approach, surprise, or intentionally attract bears if they were to come...
June 11, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Health, News, Safety | Read More
RHP Ben Lively Drafted by Cincinnati Reds in MLB Draft
Right-handed pitcher Ben Lively was drafted in the fourth round of the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds with pick No. 135.
Lively had an impressive junior season boasting a 2.04 ERA and 101 strikeouts which landed him a spot on the All-conference C-USA second team for the second straight season.
The...
June 7, 2013 | Baseball, Beyond UCF, News, Sports | Read More
Central Florida Under Tornado Watch Until 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued that Central Florida will be under tornado watch until 10p.m. on Thursday.
The weather service also issued a urban and small stream flood advisory for the Orlando-area due to the excessive amounts of rainfall. Local officials said patrons should avoid driving in puddles...
June 6, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Safety | Read More
UCF Orientation, Meet the Class of 2017 | Video
The UCF O-teamers welcomed hundreds of new Knights as they attended their first day as a student at orientation.
Orientations started May 21 and will continue until the end of the summer. UCF Orientation aims to help students and their parents become more familiar with the university, navigate their...
June 4, 2013 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Comedy, Entertainment, News, Student Orgs, UCF Administration | Read More
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Viral Video of the Week: Miss Utah Answer Flub
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Florida ‘Bong Ban’ Set to be Effective July 1
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UCF Orientation: Meet the Class of 2017 Part 5 | Video
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Sigur Ros Coming to CFE(UCF) Arena October 8th
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