Archive for the ‘Campus Beat’ Category

“Jaws” to Close in January

The Jaws attraction at Universal Studios Orlando Resort will be closing its tanks on January 2, 2012 “to make room for an exciting, NEW, experience we’re planning for you.” The Jaws ride opened in 1990 with the park and is based on Steven Spielberg’s famous Jaws film. Universal Studios...
December 2nd, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Campus Beat, News | Read More

UCF Food Pantry Featured on NBC Nightly News

Knight’s Pantry, a student driven program here at UCF that provides food and supplies to students needing assistance, is getting national attention again. KnightNews reported about the program back in October of 2010. Since then the program gained the attention of ABC news in February and on Monday...
November 29th, 2011 | Campus Involvement, News | Read More

LXA Hosts Annual ‘Watermelon Bust’ Philanthropy

The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity hosted its annual “Watermelon Bust” philanthropy this past weekend. The contest was held this past Saturday at Memory Mall and has so far raised 40,000 pounds of food for the North American Food Drive. According to the event’s Facebook group, “the sorority with...
November 13th, 2011 | Campus Involvement, Culture | Read More

ATO Hosts Annual ‘Rock the Wreath’ Concert for Charity

The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity hosted its annual “Rock the Wreath” concert this past weekend, raising $11,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. The event was held at the ATO house in Greek Park and featured the artists Shwayze and Cisco Adler. Rock the Wreath started in 2004, and since then has...
November 13th, 2011 | Campus Beat, Culture, Music | Read More

UCF Spirit Splash 2011 Video Recap

Check out the video from UCF Spirit Splash 2011! Big crowds showed up — and Knightro even went crowd surfing! Like us to get UCF news like this on your facebook feed!
October 28th, 2011 | Campus Beat, Culture, Student Orgs, Videos | Read More

Live Coverage of UCF Homecoming Skit Night 2011

To view individual videos once they’re uploaded click here. Watch below for live coverage of the UCF Homecoming skit night. Streaming Live by Ustream
October 26th, 2011 | Campus Beat, Campus Involvement | Read More

UCF Homecoming 2011: Lupe Fiasco and Panic! at the Disco Concert Knight

This past Saturday UCF hosted an unforgettable line-up for its Black and Gold Revolution Homecoming Concert Knight. Featuring a musical line-up that included DJ Wiz Kid, Eric Hutchinson, Panic! At the Disco, and Lupe Fiasco. Highly awaited performers Panic! At the Disco and Lupe Fiasco sang several...
October 26th, 2011 | Campus Involvement, Campus Reviews, Entertainment, News | Read More

Video Coverage of ZTA Lip-Sync Featuring Phi Delt

Watch Replays of the videos here in new window! Live video of Zeta Tau Alpha’s Lip-Sync, event starts at 7 p.m. Like us to get news like this on your facebook feed! Watch Replays of the videos here in new window! (Sponsored Advertisement) Delta Delta Delta Lambda Chi Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi...
October 5th, 2011 | Campus Involvement, News, Student Orgs, UCF Greek Life | Read More

New Video: Herman Cain Reacts After Debate, Talks Candidly About Issues

After Herman Cain won the Florida Presidncy 5 (P5) Straw Poll and surged to third-place in the national polls, KnightNews.com dug up the entire raw video footage of Cain’s comments after the Orlando Republican debate. As you can see in the video, Cain addresses a host of issues including whether...
September 29th, 2011 | News, Politics, You Decide | Read More

SGA Candidates, Alcohol Emergency Policy Up for Vote Now

UCF SGA senate elections are starting today and going through Wednesday at 5 p.m.. Students can vote by signing into my.ucf.edu and clicking on the SGA logo. This year there are two referendums on the ballot, in addition to the candidates running for senate. Sponsored Advertisement, Story Continues Below The...
September 26th, 2011 | Campus Involvement, Politics | Read More
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