Archive for the ‘COMMENTARY’ Category
Tuition, Fee Increases are an Unwelcome UCF Tradition
It happens with such frequency that it almost seems un-newsworthy, but the university’s Board of Trustees is at it again. It met last week to increase two existing student fees and to establish yet another.
The trustees voted unanimously to increase the Capital Improvement Trust Fund fee to $8.76 per...
February 6th, 2013 | Academics, COMMENTARY, News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
Gun Control Debate: A Stance on the Hot Subject | Roundtable Discussion
The debate over gun control is a hot topic these days in the wake of the numerous shootings that seem to happen every time you turn on the news in this country. KnightNews.com sought out different opinions on the subject from students who all shared their views.
Melissa Colon:
Gun control will not lead...
January 24th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, COMMENTARY, Crime, News, Politics | Read More
The Things I Learned From Devaney’s
The majority of my most epic, infamous and uncanny stories in college seem to always begin with, “This one time, at Devaney’s” and end, pleasantly, with a milkshake from Steak ‘N Shake or a cheesy gordito burrito from the drive through Taco Bell that refused to serve “Walk-ups”.
Even...
January 2nd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, COMMENTARY, Entertainment, Night Life, REVIEW | Read More
UCF Greek Life Witch Hunt Has Gone Too Far
Editorial:
When I took over as the News Editor for KnightNews.com I was excited at the possibilities I would have to better my campus. I also knew that there would be stories that would be tough to cover.
On Nov. 9, it happened. I received a report that an IFC fraternity was placed on “emergency suspension”....
November 14th, 2012 | Columns, COMMENTARY, Editorials, UCF Greek Life | Read More
Week 5 Fantasy Review
Health is already at a premium early in this season. The wear and tear of weekly contact is sidelining skill players all over the league, and creating new opportunities as well. The Packers, Colts and Cardinals all lost their featured backs this weekend, not long after seeing the return of four other...
October 11th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Football, Sports | Read More
Pretty Lights at UCF Arena Recap
If one enjoys epic laser lights, a legit city theme, party atmosphere and drums/bass intense enough to vibrate the entire body, then Pretty Lights is the place to be.
Derek Vincent Smith, founder of Pretty Lights, takes previously existing songs or makes his own mix by adding drums, deep bass, and occasional...
October 5th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Entertainment, Music, News, Night Life | Read More
Class Cancelled Thursday for UCF vs. East Carolina Game
Classes on 10/4 are cancelled beginning at noon.
In addition to the already atrocious parking situation, there would be no way for UCF to handle the smattering of alumni and fans that come out to the games. Therefore, schools out! Game starts at eight, meaning the day is yours. Chill, drink, and don’t...
October 4th, 2012 | Campus Beat, COMMENTARY, Football | Read More
Amendment 6 Decides on Reproductive Health Services
Women’s access to a full range of reproductive health services will be on the General Election Ballot as Amendment 6 this November.
Amendment 6 would allow politicians to intrude on personal medical decisions between a woman, her family, her faith, and her doctor. Inevitably, politicians would decide...
September 24th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Culture, Economy, Editorials, Politics | Read More
Week 1 Fantasy Football Recap
The cold, dark days of the NFL offseason are officially over, as fantasy football sprang back onto the scene this past week. After months of draft preparation, meticulous lineup projections and speculations, we got our first taste of the sweet, overpowering ambrosia this weekend.
As per every season...
September 12th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Entertainment, Football, Sports | Read More
How the Knights Will Beat the Buckeyes
The Knights are always looking for opportunities to crash the national spotlight and garner some attention for their efforts. Well, in Week 2 of the season, Blake Bortles and the UCF Knights (1-0) find themselves on just about the biggest stage you could ask for with their match up against the #14 Ohio...
September 7th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Football, Sports | Read More
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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UCF Greek Grades and Sizes Released for Spring 2013; Full Report
May 16, 2013 18:05
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Imagine Dragons Coming to the UCF Arena this September
May 16, 2013 10:05
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Intermittent Parking Garage Closures at UCF for Maintenance, Graduations
May 16, 2013 10:05
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Important Dates for Summer Enrollment at UCF
May 15, 2013 21:05
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