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Sunshine Week: Why We Think Openness is so Important at UCF
In 1787, a document was birthed in order to regulate a diversified nation; at the time, to only create a government that would not be able to rule tyrannically but instead, serve citizens rightfully. Today that document, known as the United States Constitution, contains important amendments and laws...
March 10th, 2013 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Economy, Editorials, News, Politics, Student Orgs, UCF Administration, UCF Greek Life, UCF SGA, Your Voice | Read More
The Things I Learned From Being In a Sorority At UCF
Most of the decisions we make when we are 18, fall apart. When I was 18, the Registrars office at my University knew me by first name since I filed a “change of major” form once a week. And the day I decided to go get an ink stain on my wrist and piercing through my lip, I walked out of the tattoo...
February 20th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Editorials, News, Student Orgs, UCF Greek Life | Read More
Things to do in Orlando; A Step Outside the Normal Realm
Orlando is one of America’s number one tourist cities. While most everyone knows this throw away fact, not many know about the true things outside of Disney, Universal, Sea World, Aquatica, etc. that make Orlando a truly brilliant place to be.
If you’re a freshman, you probably already know about...
January 28th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Editorials, Entertainment, Food, Night Life | 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
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
Food Diary of a Struggling Grad Student
I was lying in bed one fine summers evening trying to fall asleep when suddenly it hit me. Some sort of abdominal pain similar to cramps but not quite so severe had crept up on me “like a stranger in the night”. After a second of pondering I realized what ailed me. I was hungry. So hungry,...
September 1st, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Comedy, Culture, Editorials, Entertainment, News | Read More
Opinion: Federal Transparency Act Needs to be Passed
Written by: Evan D. Gregory
“We have, in this country, one of the most corrupt institutions the world has ever known. I refer to the Federal Reserve Board. This evil institution has impoverished the people of the United States and has practically bankrupted our government. It has done this through...
July 26th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Columns, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Your Voice | Read More
UCF Grads Moved to Aurora, CO 2 Weeks Before Movie Massacre
In the wake of the Dark Knight movie massacre in Aurora, Colorado, KnightNews.com is learning of ties the University of Central Florida has to the area. We checked with UCF and the most recent data shows about 50 UCF students are from Colorado.
We also were sent a letter to the editor from two members...
July 21st, 2012 | Crime, Letters to the Editor, Movies & TV, News, Your Voice | Read More
UCF Researcher, Kevin Stevenson, Leads Team to Discover New Planet
UCF researcher, Kevin Stevenson, was not prepared to discover something of this magnitude.
“The discovery was completely by accident,” Stevenson said in a telephone interview with ABC News, “there were these spurious signals we could not explain.” This led to the discovery of UCF-1.01,...
July 20th, 2012 | Academics, Hot Topics, News, UCF Administration | Read More
Freshman Orientation: Meet the Class of 2016
Knightnews.com went around to talk to some freshman at the most recent orientation. These students, who are not starting until fall, were all excited to start at UCF.
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We also caught up with a parent who expressed her concerns about being able to afford...
July 15th, 2012 | Campus Beat, Entertainment, News, Videos, Your Voice | Read More
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Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
May 21, 2013 14:05
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
May 19, 2013 00:05
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