Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Ann Hefferin’s Roommate Writes About Night She Lost Best Friend

Note from the Editor: Knightnews.com was sent this article by Catherine Bruno, Ann Hefferin’s best friend and roommate during the time of her death. With the 2011-2012 academic school year coming to a close, Catherine told us she wanted to share her perspective of the tragic night, and shed light...
April 29th, 2012 | News, Safety, Your Voice, YouReport | Read More

UCF Commencement Ceremonies Information

Over 7,500 students will be graduating from the University of Central Florida beginning May 3, at the UCF Arena. Here is a breakdown of the gradtuate numbers provided by UCF: 6,278 – Bachelor’s Degree 1,155 – Master’s Degree 26 – Education Specialist Degree 109 – Doctoral...
April 28th, 2012 | Academics | Read More

Legal Adderall Alternative “ADDtabz” Interview; Video

As another round of semester finals come, and go, students continue to look for ways to cram more information in less time. Whether it is help staying awake or help focusing more, college students are always in search of the next best thing. Adderall has become a popular, and illegal, drug of choice...
April 27th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, News, You Decide | Read More

‘Legal’ Adderall Alternative Surfaces During Final Exams

KnightNews.com has covered how Adderall has become a popular “study drug” at UCF that many students take illegally — especially during final exam time. Now a new study pill has surfaced, and this one doesn’t require a prescription, according to NBC2 news in Ft. Myers, which reports...
April 25th, 2012 | News | Read More

Kappa Sigma Hosts Second Annual Key West Fest Philanthropy

On Saturday, the Kappa Sigma fraternity hosted their second annual Key West Fest at their house on Greek Row. Two hundred and thirty tons of sand covered the Kappa Sigma parking lot, along with a tiki style theme that made the parking lot look like Key West. The purpose was to raise money for the Military...
April 22nd, 2012 | News, Student Orgs, UCF Greek Life | Read More

Video: George Zimmerman Speaks at Bond Hearing

George Zimmerman just spoke at a hearing being held in Sanford, Fla. Friday where he was granted a $150,000 bond, after being charged with Trayvon Martin’s murder. The judge ordered Zimmerman may not consume alcohol, have firearms, and must follow a strict curfew. Zimmerman must also keep law...
April 20th, 2012 | Crime, News, Safety, Videos | Read More

University of Colorado Boulder Denies Mary Jane this 4/20

The University of Colorado Boulder has been a reluctant home in past years to the largest gathering of people in the U.S who celebrate the many benefits and uses of marijuana on the infamous day of 4/20. This 4/20, the University of Colorado Boulder has taken a different approach in the annual Mary Jane...
April 20th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Involvement, News | Read More

Small Apartment Fire in Knights Circle; No Serious Injuries

A small stovetop fire caused  a total of four fire engines, two ambulances, and UCFPD to respond. Although there were no aesthetic damages done to the outside of the Knights Circle building, one resident was treated for chest pains. The fire happened at roughly 4:00pm on Thursday afternoon. When Knightnews.com...
April 19th, 2012 | Housing, News, Safety | Read More

Dick Clark dies at 82

Dick Clark, the longtime television and music entertainer, has died today at the age of 82. Clark was best known for his work with song-and-dance series American Bandstand along with his continuing roles as a television host. His ageless personality made him one of the most popular, and succesful, entertainers...
April 18th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, News | Read More

Alpha Xi Delta Crowns Xi-Man 2012

On Monday, fellow Greeks packed into Brooklyn Pizza, where the annual Xi-Man pageant was held. After a brother from almost every fraternity on campus put in over month of hard work to win over the hearts of Alpha Xi Delta, Daniel Balva from Zeta Beta Tau was crowned as Xi-Man 2012. Matthew Wagener of...
April 17th, 2012 | Entertainment, News, UCF Greek Life | Read More
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