First Amendment Breached by Student Union?

A note from KnightNews: Even though NikkiNicho is upset with some content of KnightNews.com, we appreciate her comments and dialogue, as she has pointed out to us Free Speech is becoming a problem again at UCF. As a result, KnightNews.com is starting a new segment: Our Fight for Free Speech. We will...

February 22nd, 2010 | News, Student Government, Student Organizations | Read More

Miss University of Central Florida 2010 Crowned

UPDATE 02/08/10 4:00PM: Although we obtained the footage, as a courtesy to a request from C.A.B., we are witholding the talent portion for an undetermined amount of time, as they sell DVDs of the event. _____________________ UPDATE: Video of the opening dance routine, swimsuit and talent competitions,...

February 6th, 2010 | News, Student Organizations, Videos | Read More

Hunger Banquet to Educate, Feed Hungry

This Tuesday November 19, the 16th Annual Hunger Banquet will take place in the Pegasus Ballroom from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.. According to Volunteer UCF’s Web site, “this interactive event will stay with you forever and change your perception of world hunger and homelessness.” The event...

November 17th, 2009 | Student Organizations | Read More

UCF Dunk Contest Draws Big Numbers

Ferrell commons was the venue for the first UCF Knights student dunk contest, though what took place inside was decidedly uncommon. The new event, which was put on by the Campus Crusade for Christ with help from the Rowdy Knights, gave witness to UCF’s finest student-dunkers and was judged by the...

November 13th, 2009 | Student Organizations, Videos | Read More

Homecoming Skit Knight Teams Revealed

KnightNews.com has confirmed which teams will compete in Skit Knight in the UCF Arena on November, 11 2009. Skit Knight director Joey Femia said the Homecoming Board narrowed it down to these 12 final teams, after they auditioned two weeks ago. Here they are (in no particular order): 1. Zeta Tau Alpha,...

October 25th, 2009 | Greek Life, News, Student Organizations | Read More

NEW UPDATE: UCF Rocks To Cure Cancer

For 12 hours Friday, UCF students rocked out to help find a cure for cancer. The UCF students who put on the event told KnightNews.com’s Catalina Morales it took six months to plan it all out. “Basically we come together to suppor the fight against cancer,” organizer Brittney Mason...

October 12th, 2009 | Health, Music, News, Student Organizations, Videos | Read More

Gay Community Comes Out With Pride

Today at 3 p.m. marked the start of Orlando’s “Come Out With Pride ” parade, promoting awareness and acceptance of those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT). At noon, Lake Eola was surrounded with all sorts of vendors whose customers are typically gay, and they showed a great deal...

October 11th, 2009 | Student Organizations, Videos | Read More

Major Tickets Announced, Campaigning Begins

With only a few days until the heated Senate elections, the race is becoming an increasingly debatable topic around campus. Now that the two major tickets and independents have been declared, students are beginning to notice the campaign efforts, as everybody tries to get their name recognized. KnightNews.com...

September 24th, 2009 | Student Government, Student Organizations | Read More

An Exclusive Tour of Tent City

If you’ve been out by Memory Mall this week, you probably noticed an assortment of tents set up on the grass. This event is called Tent City and it’s a week-long music, film and art festival that takes place every semester. Students can camp out and enjoy all the entertainment and activities that...

September 17th, 2009 | Student Organizations, Videos | Read More

My Big Fat Jewish Wedding!

This weekend marked a monumental event on campus…“My Big Fat Jewish Wedding.” Hillel at UCF has made big strides in bringing elements of the Jewish tradition to the UCF campus. Here at KnightNews.com, we decided to take an inside look to see what exactly goes on at a Jewish wedding. It was held...

September 14th, 2009 | Student Organizations, Videos | Read More

Archive for the ‘Student Organizations’ Category