By: Carlos Pineda

By: Carlos Pineda

Following an extensive search for a new provost, UCF selected Tony Waldrop as the successor to Terry Hickey, who will retire on June 30,  ...

By: Kelli Ordonia

UCF could be facing layoffs and the elimination of academic programs, according to a statement given by UCF President John C. Hitt on Tuesday. Hitt said the Florida Legislature’s proposed budget could cost UCF $57 million in the 2009-2010 school ye...

By: Mark Schaub

The UCF Police Department is warning students to secure their iPods and wallets at the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center after a spike in the number of thefts there last month. “The trend has been if you put a wallet, an iPod, in a cubby or under...

By: Chelsy Tracz

In honor of Earth Day, Eco-Advocates has dedicated a week of activities to raise awareness and support for environmental issues. Today the club will host cornholing contests using half-filled water bottles with chances for students to win prizes includin...

By: Nicholas Lougheed

The professor calls “time,” signaling the end of a grueling physics exam. Sophomore Marie Guastella gets up in frustration and hands in her test. After class Guastella and her classmates file out into the hallway and discuss how they did on t...

By: Natalie Morera

A new self-sufficient master’s program has set an example for other programs at UCF. The health informatics master’s program, which teaches students medical transcription and billing, was approved by the Board of Trustees on March 19 and was ...

By: Hannah Mobarekeh

As the late Thursday afternoon crowd mills into Knightro’s, students crowd around the pasta station, joking and laughing with the dynamic cook. Deborah Fayson’s permanent smile and vibrant personality have made her an instant hit at the studen...

By: Samuel J. Struckhoff

From seasoned legislators to a seasoned stand-up comedian,  the Lou Frey Institute Symposium hosted  a variety of experts to discuss President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office on Wednesday in the Pegasus Ballroom....

By: Nicholas Lougheed

Despite, or perhaps because of, their November election defeat, the UCF College Republicans has gained momentum. While being out of power in Washington may be hurting the Republican Party nationally, the UCF chapter of College Republicans said it sees it...

By: Monique Valdes

With the nation’s ever-increasing divorce rate, couples are taking a cue from the government bailouts and marrying with the pretense of a divorce option in their minds. This has led some states to try to institute covenant marriage laws. Under thes...

By: Megan Donoghue

A UCF assistant professor discussed the lack of representation of Native Americans and other groups in philosophy  Wednesday afternoon.  As part of the spring 2009 Philosophy Colloquium Series, Jennifer Lisa Vest discussed her book, Sovereign ...

By: Shaun Bevan

Aiming to bring awareness to  human rights violations in North Korea a UCF group screened a movie showcasing a fictional story based on true events. UCF’s Korean Student Association and the non-profit organization Liberty in North Korea, or Li...

By: Seth Rosenthal

With energy efficiency standards playing a huge role in everyday living, UCF has taken steps toward a more efficient campus. Tower II has adopted a thermal solar panel to eliminate over 170 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and a thermal energy storage f...

By: Sarah Kezer

Kappa Alpha Theta and Theta Chi have been awarded permission to move into the last available Greek houses on UCF’s campus. Four organizations were selected by the Greek Park Housing Selection Committee to make presentations, applying for the option...

By: Kelly Zyskowski

A diploma and knowledge are not the only things students may take away from their college years. Derek Maher, a former UCF student, gained a marketing education — and 20 pounds — before graduating in December 2008. “From the start, the...

By: Jennifer L. Rios

There may be a bit more foot traffic on campus this Friday in the form of 500 13-year-olds. This is when UCF will host its fifth annual College Shadow Day, which it sponsors together with Junior Achievement of Central Florida and the Burnett Honors Colle...

By: Matt McKinley

Duke has the “Cameron Crazies.” Illinois has the “Orange Krush.” And, thanks to a small group of alumni, UCF has “Kirk’s Jerks.”...

By: Kelli Ordonia

Graduating Army ROTC members will be embarking on a new chapter in life this spring. However, unlike many of their fellow spring graduates, these students have jobs waiting for them after they walk....

By: Nicole Gauzens

UCF’s overall energy use continues to remain the same despite rising energy and fuel costs, partly due to students’ habits. Wilson De Gouveia, an English literature major who lives in Lake Claire, said that there are always computers and TVs...