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To the moon: Creative Clash competition lifts off, pays tribute to Artemis II mission
The Charge

To the moon: Creative Clash competition lifts off, pays tribute to Artemis II mission

The clock was ticking and markers were flying as the lobby of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts transformed into a high-stakes creative arena during Saturday’s Creative Clash at UCF Celebrates the Arts.

April 8, 2026 — 547 words — 3 sources

'Lights, camera...death?': Project Spotlight presents student-written comedy
The Charge

'Lights, camera...death?': Project Spotlight presents student-written comedy

Project Spotlight presented its student-written comedy “Death of an Author” Tuesday at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater during UCF Celebrates the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

April 8, 2026 — 536 words — 2 sources

WATCH: Organizations create crafts for a cause ahead of Trans Day of Visibility
The Charge

WATCH: Organizations create crafts for a cause ahead of Trans Day of Visibility

Leading up to the International Trans Day of Visibility on March 31, Students for a Democratic Society held a craft event at Memory Mall Monday, producing handmade goods to sell at an upcoming fundraiser.

March 29, 2026 — 508 words — 2 sources

'United in creativity': Graduate students bring 28-foot installation to downtown Orlando
The Charge

'United in creativity': Graduate students bring 28-foot installation to downtown Orlando

A 28-foot immersive art installation designed and built by UCF graduate students went up Monday at the 55 West Building in downtown Orlando, marking the first time the university’s themed experience graduate program has participated in UCF Celebrates the Arts.

March 6, 2026 — 737 words — 3 sources

Collegiate chapter of Lions International roars into action with food, supplies distribution
The Charge

Collegiate chapter of Lions International roars into action with food, supplies distribution

A student-run organization turned service into action Saturday morning, as members came together at the Samaritan Resource Center to distribute meals, hand out hygiene kits and offer blood glucose testing to those in need.

Feb. 24, 2026 — 720 words — 3 sources

Knights Write Showcase spotlights students' stories
The Charge

Knights Write Showcase spotlights students' stories

More than a display of assignments, the Knights Write Showcase event revealed how writing at UCF moves off the page and into public conversation on Wednesday in the Pegasus Ballroom.

Feb. 20, 2026 — 560 words — 3 sources

House District 42 candidates Bonnie Jackson, Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet discuss issues facing Orlando residents, UCF Students
The Charge

House District 42 candidates Bonnie Jackson, Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet discuss issues facing Orlando residents, UCF Students

The two candidates who have filed for House District 42 in Orlando, Republican candidate Bonnie Jackson and Democratic candidate Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, joined The Charge reporters Emmy Bailey and Lola Fontanez, accompanied by journalism professor Eric Adelson, on Dec. 1 to take part in a candidate forum to answer questions pertinent to residents and UCF students alike.

Dec. 9, 2025 — 11751 words — 2 sources

UCF students deliver letter to President Cartwright demanding the university cut ties with ICE
The Charge

UCF students deliver letter to President Cartwright demanding the university cut ties with ICE

By Emmy Bailey & Lola Fontanez - Chants echoed through campus Tuesday afternoon as students and faculty marched toward Millican Hall to deliver a letter to UCF President Alexander Cartwright demanding the university cut ties with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Oct. 24, 2025 — 997 words — 6 sources

“Keep Deltona Wild” initiative proposes a change for developers
The Sanford Herald

“Keep Deltona Wild” initiative proposes a change for developers

City leaders in Deltona are working to “Keep Deltona Wild.” The city commission passed a new zoning overlay on Saturday, March 29 that details rules about where and how developers can build.

April 5, 2025 — 371 words — 2 sources