Orlando residents, UCF students rally for 'No Kings' protest against Trump administration

As the sun rose just above the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday morning, dozens of people had already gathered across Orange Avenue in City Commons Plaza to join in on a nationwide sequel to June’s "No Kings" protests.Orlando residents rallied outside Orlando City Hall in the cooler weather. Among those in attendance was Mari Tomlinson, a UCF alumnus from the class of 2023, who expressed outrage toward President Trump. 
“Trump has been completely ruining this count...

Central Florida community members mourn Charlie Kirk with candelight vigil at UCF

Less than a week after the assassination of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, Central Florida community members came together for a candlelight vigil at the University of Central Florida. Guests gathered Monday evening at the Pegasus Ballroom for the memorial. The vigil was a collective effort by Central Florida Young Republicans, Young Americans for Freedom at UCF, the Seminole County GOP, the Orange County GOP and Turning Point USA’s UCF chapter. In the three days

Astronomy Society hosts viewing for total lunar eclipse

Peering into the eyepiece of the on-site telescopes, interested guests from the general public were able to catch a clear sight of the Blood Worm Moon early Friday morning at Robinson Observatory. Standing by the observatory entrance and mingling with guests was Ava Goforth, Astronomy Society president and third-year physics major.
“I’m excited to see the totality of when the moon is completely bright and orange,” Goforth said. “There are photos I have seen online, but I haven’t really h...

Haunted artists share thesis work at MFA Exhibition

The atrium of UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design was a bustle of activity as faculty members, students, friends and family breezed in and out of the gallery, passing compliments to the artists of the hour. UCF SVAD held the opening reception for the new exhibit "Haunt" on Thursday at the UCF Art Gallery. "Haunt" showcases the thesis work of Studio Art and Design Master of Fine Arts candidates Stella Arbeláez Tascón, Brittani Brown and Janessa Douds.
The MFA cohort divided the gallery...

UCF celebrates Mid-Autumn Moon Festival under the lunar lights

Adorned with decorative lanterns, the Pegasus Ballroom was lit up Sunday evening for Tết Trung Thu in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.The Vietnamese-American Student Association at UCF hosted a show celebrating Tết Trung Thu, or the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a popular Vietnamese holiday.
The audience was comprised of UCF students and alumni, VASA sponsors and other friends and family.According to VASA's Instagram announcement, the theme for this year's TTT was Under the Lunar...