Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category

UCF’s Passing of the Gavel Ceremony 2012

UPDATE: According to UCF Communication Coordinator Courtney Gilmartin, SGA has so far spent $8,538.80 on Passing of the Gavel. The money for the event came from the 2011-2012 A&SF budget, specifically the SGA Executive Branch’s administration budget line. ______________________________________________________________________ Last...
April 12th, 2012 | Campus Beat, Economy, News, Politics, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA, You Decide | Read More

$180 USF Textbook ‘Riddled’ With Errors

UCF’s neighbor to the west, the University of South Florida, is in the spotlight today for embarassing mistakes uncovered in the university’s pricey textbooks. According to WFTS ABC in Tampa, an I-Team investigation has uncovered “some textbooks sold at USF are full of errors.” The...
April 10th, 2012 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Tuition, Videos | Read More

Protests Greet Hitt’s 20th Anniversary at UCF; Photos Inside

On the same day the University of Central Florida planned a celebration to honor its president’s 20th year on the job, outraged students planned a protest over the massive debt they’re racking up thanks to soaring tuition rates. Although it appears the joint scheduling was a coincidence,...
March 1st, 2012 | Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More

El Corral Replacement Coming Across from UCF?

A new restaurant may soon replace El Corral, the iconic chicken place that drew students to its humble store right across from UCF. KnightNews.com shot a picture over the weekend of a new sign posted on El Corral’s door. The sign says “Sage Leaves Mediterranean Cuisine.” KnightNews.com...
February 27th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, Food, News | Read More

All-Star Game Means UCF Students Can Party until 3 a.m.

While most UCF students can’t afford to buy a ticket to Sunday’s All-Star game in Orlando’s Amway Arena, they can benefit from the extended nightlife hours — and drink until 3 a.m. The City of Orlando approved extending drinking hours until 3 a.m. Feb. 24-26 to give the celebrities...
February 25th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, Entertainment, News, Night Life, Safety | Read More

UCF Budget Cuts Proposed at 35% – The 2nd Worst, After USF

The University of South Florida isn’t the only state university facing a severe budget slashing from Tallahassee. KnightNews.com has learned the University of Central Florida is also in the Florida Senate’s crosshairs for a major cut. That’s according to a USF analysis of the budget...
February 15th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Politics, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More

Controversy Surrounds UCF Medical City’s Future in Lake Nona

By and large, the University of Central Florida’s medical-school had very few enemies and plenty of friends when it started here in Orlando. But that may be changing. UCF just agreed to spend $15 million on land next to its medical school, where UCF could build its own hospital. The land buy itself...
February 13th, 2012 | Economy, Health, News, UCF Administration | Read More

Video: Florida Republican Primary Heats Up; Romney Visits Orlando

Former governor, and current presidential candidate, Mitt Romney came to Orlando this Friday, accompanied by Senator John McCain and Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuno. KnightNews.com was at the at the Lanco & Harris paint warehouse in Orlando where the rally took place. Check out our video and a few...
January 28th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Politics | Read More

Black Friday Store Hours 2011: Best Buy, Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, etc.

Stores are opening their doors earlier than ever this Black Friday, and KnightNews.com has compiled a list of some of the most popular stores’ opening hours. Kmart: Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Day Toys “R” Us opens at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving day Walmart opens at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving...
November 24th, 2011 | Business, Economy, News | Read More

UCF ‘Moving’ to Ban Smoking on Campus, Hitt Says

UCF President John C. Hitt announced Thursday UCF is moving to ban smoking on campus “out of concern for the health and safety of our campus community.” The announcement came during Hitt’s State of the University address, which was held in front of students, alumni and community members...
October 28th, 2011 | Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
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