Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
Public Policy Polling: Americans Not Hip to Hipsters
In a recently released poll on the sub-culture of the hipster, survey shows that just 16% of Americans have a favorable opinion of hipsters. 42% percent have an unfavorable opinion on hipsters, while 43% are not sure how they feel about them.
What exactly is a hipster? The PPP poll on the polarizing...
May 14th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Culture, Entertainment, News | Read More
Orlando May Ban People Under 21 From Entering Most Bars, Serve Alcohol Until 3 a.m.
Orlando City Leaders are currently working on a proposal to ban patrons under 21 from entering most bars in downtown Orlando after 10 p.m.
The plan, which aims to attract an older crowd in Downtown Orlando, will also allow downtown bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.
“We’re not trying to discourage...
May 2nd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Culture, Economy, News, Night Life | Read More
Personality: Anjella Warnshuis’s Kindness and Creativity Shines Through Her Crafting
Written by Jalish Dawes
Anjella Warnshuis sat in a leather- black office chair to knit a semi tank top at her desk. She occasionally finds time to work on small crafting projects.
“I am a craft addict,” Warnshuis said, who is an office manager for the African American Studies program and the Zora...
May 2nd, 2013 | Academics, Culture, Student Orgs | Read More
Transformers Invade Downtown Orlando, ‘Crash’ Through Building
Something happened in Downtown Orlando this morning — the question is, what was it?
A gigantic transformer ‘crashed’ through the Fairwinds Credit Union Tower in downtown Orlando causing buzz across the area.
The new display is likely the result of an advertising campaign for Universal...
May 1st, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Culture, Entertainment | Read More
Student Spotlight: Shelby Birch’s Passion for Poetry Helped Lead to S.P.I.T. Endeavor
UCF Freshman Shelby Birch has a passion for poetry and is hoping to share that passion with other students
“I started writing poetry when I was in the 6th or 7th grade,” Birch said. “And I got into it because I was mainly an introvert and I had a lot of emotional issues and problems ‘cause you...
April 30th, 2013 | Culture, Entertainment, Student Orgs | Read More
UCF Dorm Staff Invites Sex Shop Worker to Campus, Students to Make Play-Doh Genitals
Making genitals out of Play-doh and hunting for condoms were just two of the activities that one UCF dorm office staff had planned for its residents.
On April 16, the Apollo Office Staff at UCF sent out an e-mail to its residents inviting them to a program called “Finals? That Blows” located...
April 29th, 2013 | Culture, News, UCF Administration | Read More
UCF Students Voice Opinions on Posting Religious Material on Facebook
Written by: Jalish Dawes
Cherline Callot, an early childhood education student, upload songs, scriptures, and pictures that are related to her faith on Facebook.
“I post these things to encourage myself and my friends on Facebook. It is not a regular thing; I post once a month.
If one feels comfortable...
April 22nd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Culture, News | Read More
Entrepreneur Works to Grow Personal Business | Life from Mexico to the U.S.
Sitting on his office with a cup of coffee besides him and his fingers on his keyboard, Eduardo Kouri typed an e-mail with the daily pricelist for his customers.
There is a shopping cart stationed at the center of his office filled with the most popular products he sells. He has two chairs by his desk...
April 20th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Culture, Economy, News | Read More
Student Spotlight: Gerald Condon’s Ideas and Imagination Have Led to Achievement
Gerald Condon, a junior studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida, compares himself to Ferb from Disney’s animated show Phineas and Ferb. Along with his younger brother, Todd, Gerald drove his babysitters, of which there were many, crazy with daily schemes...
April 20th, 2013 | Academics, Business, Culture, News | Read More
Local Heroes Today: “Saving the World One Word at a Time”
At first glance, or second or third for that matter, Daniel Pacchioni may not look like a visionary, a guy who wants to change the world.
As he stands at the Starbuck’s counter waiting for his drink order, in hip clothing, very modern haircut, his image fits with the millions of other young 21st century...
April 19th, 2013 | Culture, Entertainment, News | Read More
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
May 19, 2013 00:05
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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