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The location on the UCF campus and 11565 University Blvd. in Orlando are both advertised as participating.

The $1 subs are for subs #1-6 only, and must be ordered in person — not online or in a drive-thru.

See the full details and full list of locations on the next page:

Donations are being accepted for the Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities.

KnightNews.com checked with the Florida state licensing office, which confirms Sage Leaves has its “application in progress” at the address of 3900 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando.

KnightNews.com will work to get more information on what students can expect from this apparent El Corral replacement, and then ask students how it measures up.

First things first, decide on a budget. Figure out how much you intend to spend
and stick to it. We would all love to splurge and buy our valentine a pricey gift but bear
in mind, a gift is rarely valued as much as an experience.

Everyone loves to be ‘wined and dined’ especially on a day dedicated to love.
Instead of spending a fortune at a restaurant, cook a memorable dinner. Buy gourmet
ingredients you wouldn’t normally cook with. Every restaurant on Valentines Day
is packed, loud and the service is usually awful. Skip it and treat your valentine to a
romantic night in. If a certain restaurant has special meaning or significance see if they
have a carry out menu so you can still enjoy the night away from the madness.

If you ‘forgot’ how to cook, don’t worry. Check out the prepared foods section at
Publix near the meat department. Here you can find steak pinwheels with fresh spinach
and mozzarella, bacon wrapped chicken cordon bleu, marinated steak kabobs and so
much more. All of the Publix pre-made items come with instructions so if you burn it
make sure you have Papa Johns on speed dial and order a heart shaped pizza.

Ignore the typical box of chocolates calling your name. In an article titled “From
fancy salt to gourmet trucks, an appetizing look at 2012,” USA Today named artisan
chocolate one of the top food trends for 2012. Look for smaller bars that feature unique
flavors and have a higher percentage of cocoa. One bar may cost the same as a common
supersized bag, but your valentine will not complain about its size when he or she tries it.

Sweet! By Good Golly Miss Holly, a bakery with specialty cupcakes located
in Waterford Lakes Town Center, is offering a special Valentines Day collection
of cupcakes. Each cupcake is embellished with a handmade custom chocolate to
compliment each flavor of the collection. The Valentines Day collection is offered at $18
for one dozen mini cupcakes.

Try and explore other areas around Orlando. Harry P. Leu Gardens will be
hosting a Valentine’s Movie Night featuring “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” Admission is only $5
per person and you can bring your own picnic basket and blankets. The Garden will open
at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. During the day admission is $7 and you
can explore 50-acre oasis in the middle of Orlando. Go to www.leugardens.org for more
information.

Park Avenue in Winter Park features one of the most enjoyable walks in Orlando.
Stroll the brick, tree-lined street surrounded by shops and restaurants. Most of the
restaurants will be at capacity but there’s always Starbucks and a vintage candy store.

Make sure to check out the rose garden next to the six-acre park, a frequent wedding
ceremony location due to its charm.

If you’re too busy applauding the fact that you don’t have to worry about anything
above, you should plan a night out. Regardless of relationship status, it’s still a holiday.
You can sit around, watch Christian Slater movies, play video games and pretend you
don’t know what day it is or you can enjoy yourself. Get a group together, split a cab, and
go downtown where you’ll find other people doing the exact same thing.

Remember to buy a card, or make one yourself. Flowers die, chocolate will
mysteriously disappear but a card will always be there to remind your valentine how
much you care. Don’t let you friends feel forgotten, there’s nothing wrong with buying
juvenile valentines for your friends. If all else fails think thoughtfully, speak kindly and
enjoy the people around you.

By: Sophie Grace

The offer is valid on January 23rd only. For coupon click here

According the Jimmy Hula’s website, the restaurant serves original fish tacos, burgers and beer. It’s a silverware-free place and you order at the counter. The new location will be similar to their Winter Park store, with a large outdoor eating area.

Zach Hartman, a manager at Jimmy Hulas, stated by phone “that the store is slated to open mid-February, if everything goes as plans.” He went on to say they “will be holding a large grand opening event to invite UCF students out after opening.”

The "for lease" sign was added after the "reopening soon" sign.

The recent addition of the “for lease” sign, however, raises big questions as to whether El Corral will in fact be opening soon.

KnightNews.com did a check of health inspection records of El Corral, and records show El Corral “met inspection standards” on Sept. 9, 2011 for health code. KnightNews.com is working to find out if the restaurant had any past violations.

KnightNews.com will also work to contact the El Corral managers to find out exactly what the future plans are for UCF’s favorite chicken joint, known for its famous white sauce and low prices.

Last year, KnightNews.com’s Entertainment Unit shot a music video at El Corral to highlight its popularity with students and employees working in the UCF area. You can check that video out below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O85QFEsEyww

Jewish New Year — High Holiday Services
The Doors of Heaven are Open to All … So are Ours!

Orlando September 26, 2011

On Wednesday evening, September 28, 2011 the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah will commence and continue through Friday night, September 30, 2011. The Chabad Jewish Student Center will host a full High Holiday Services and meals schedule. “Our services will be warm, friendly and traditional,” according to Rabbi Chaim Lipskier, the director of the center. Organizers are expecting over 200 students to attend the first night’s service and dinner and plan to host well over 1,000 throughout the holiday. The services will take place at the center; 600 Oak Circle, Oviedo, FL 32765

There are no fees or membership to join. All are welcome, free of charge, regardless of background or affiliation. “Despite the present economic crisis, the Chabad Jewish Student Center continues to stand by its philosophy that every Jew deserves a meaningful service, regardless of his or her financial wherewithal”, explained Rabbi Chaim Lipskier.” Everyone is invited for services and meals, free of charge. The services will be user-friendly, making it enjoyable and meaningful for both the seasoned and the unversed. The services will be in Hebrew and follow traditional customs interspersed with modern Jewish tunes and English readings.

“We are expecting and preparing for hundreds of people. We want everyone to know that the difficult financial situation has not slowed the efforts of the Chabad Student Center,” said Ari Tow, president of the Chabad Jewish Student Group at UCF. “According to Tradition, at the New Year the Doors of Heaven are open and G-d accepts all prayers, from anyone. The least we can do is open our doors as well, to the entire community,” added Rivkie Lipskier, co-director.

Services will be held on Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year (September 28-
30), as well as Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement (October 7-8). They will be held at various times at the Center, 600 Oak Cir, Oviedo, FL, 32765. For a full schedule of services times, please contact the center at 407.949.8838 or visit our web Site www.JewishUCF.com

The Center is a branch of the Chabad movement, an international Chassidic organization under the leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of righteous memory. With over 3500 centers and establishments around the globe, it is by far the largest network of Jewish religious and social services in the world.

For further information on the above events, or if you have any questions related to the Jewish High Holidays, please contact Rabbi Chaim Lipskier at 407.949.8838 or at Rabbi@JewishUCF.com

Different fraternities sent delegates to compete in this hour-long eating contest where contestant must eat a five-pound meal consisting of two one-pound burger patties and a pound of pulled pork, stacked on a bun with nine slices of cheese and nine slices of bacon, all on a tray with one pound of frech fries.

With around a dozen contestants, only one emerged victorious int he contest. Lee Smith, a brother of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, was crowned the first “Fratty Fatty” of 2011, having eating the entire meal in approximately 40 minutes. Lee was also the winner of several eating contests in 2010, including Fubar’s “Fubarger Challenge,” as well as El Corral’s “Empanada Eating Contest.”

The event was set to raise money for Freedom Ride Orlando, a therapeutic horseback riding center. There was a bucket representing each contestant, and money was thrown into each in order to support fellow fraternity brothers.

With more than 100 in attendance, IFC President Adam Brock says he is excited to see the event grow even bigger in years to come.

From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., IHOP customers will receive a short stack of three pancakes for free.

IHOP’s goal is to raise $2.3 million to donate to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities, much like UCF’s Knight-Thon. They claimed to have raised more than $5.65 million since it started its National Pancake Day promotion in 2006.

Be sure to set aside plenty of time if plan to take advantage of the free pancakes, though. KnightNews.com has received numerous tips that the restaurant is extremely crowded, and that there are long waits to be seated.

For more information, check out IHOP’s National Pancake Day website.

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