UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website • November 5th, 2024

Men's Soccer Set for Regular Season Home Finale against South Carolina

ORLANDO – The UCF men’s soccer team is set for its regular-season home finale against the South Carolina Gamecocks Friday, Nov. 1, following its recent 2-0 road loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles Oct. 27.
In accompaniment with the Black and Gold’s final home tilt of the regular season and UCF’s scheduled Senior Night, the program will honor six Knights during a pregame ceremony: Lucca Dourado, Anderson Rosa, Emmanuel Bam, Ousmane Ba, Jonas Fritschi and student manager Carson Boyko.
UCF was comi...

Her Campus • November 3rd, 2024

Remembering Michaela DePrince

On Sep. 13, 2024, the ballet world fell silent. Dance icon Michaela Mabinty DePrince was pronounced dead at age 29. Her life was an inspiration for dancers and artists alike, and her memory will forever be enshrined in all that she accomplished. Let’s take a moment to look into the impact DePrince had on and off stage. As an orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone who lost her parents in the conflict, Michaela DePrince was adopted by a New Jersey couple, Elaine and Charles DePrince, when she was four...

Her Campus • November 2nd, 2024

What About UCF Students Who Can't Evacuate During a Hurricane?

Three days before Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key, the University of Central Florida announced it was closing to prepare for the storm, which was projected to track along I-4 straight toward campus. The announcement sent parents and students into a flurry of anxiety. While a majority of students evacuated, according to Associate Director for UCF Housing and Resident Life Gordan Adams, many decided to stay in their apartments or dorms to ride it out. “Typically, what we find is that...

UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website • October 30th, 2024

No. 10 Men's Soccer Set for First Road Test at FIU

With his first two goals Friday, Rojas joined redshirt freshman Drew Hansen and junior Sora Funakoshi in finding the back of the net for the first time in their respective Division I careers this fall. Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Shane Wright also made his first save of his collegiate career against Wake Forest Aug. 31 before making a trio of saves against UC Irvine Friday.
Following UCF’s 3-1 win over UC Irvine, the Black and Gold moved up once again in the United Soccer Coaches top 25 poll, s...

UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website • October 30th, 2024

Men's Soccer Prepped for Saturday Tilt at No. 7 West Virginia

ORLANDO – The UCF men’s soccer team is gearing up to face the No. 7 West Virginia Mountaineers Saturday riding the momentum of its 2-1 win against the Georgia State Panthers. This will be the second time UCF is facing a ranked opponent in a Sun Belt Conference match, following their September 21 match against then-No. 21 James Madison. 
Fifth year senior defender Alex Smith scored his first goal with the Black and Gold in Sunday’s game against Georgia State. This season, he is the fifth Knight t...

Her Campus • October 30th, 2024

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Food Review

As we near the end of what I consider to be the best time of the year, we start to realize the time of Halloween Horror Nights is ending. Universal brought many scares and screams to its houses and scare-zones featured in this year’s eerie event. The scariest part was trying the food for the first time, uncertain if it would succeed in its plight for deliciousness. However, Universal did an excellent job in its food selection this year, hosting diverse flavors and food types for all to enjoy. Bu...

The Daytona Beach News-Journal • October 26th, 2024

Rockledge prevails over New Smyrna Beach in battle of familiarity for District 6-4A title

NEW SMYRNA BEACH — New Smyrna Beach had a chance to win its first district title since 2012 and give head coach John Wilkinson his 201st career win Friday night. Rockledge had different ideas.

The Raiders (6-2, 4-0) scored all 17 second-half points to claim the District 6-4A title over the Barracudas (6-2, 2-1) 24-10 at New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex.

“This game was for a trophy and district championship, and it’s against seven of the guys I coached," Wilkinson said. “It was more of a rivalry...

Her Campus • October 19th, 2024

Charli D'Amelio is Headed to Verona, I Mean The '& Juliet' Cast

TikTok superstar Charli D’Amelio has just announced her next career journey: going on Broadway. Yup, that’s right, D’Amelio is joining the Broadway hit & Juliet cast as a ‘Charmian,’ a dance-heavy ensemble member. This casting choice has left a lot of heads scratching and has opened up a conversation about stunt casting on Broadway. In an Instagram post on Sept. 30, D’Amelio announced her addition as a new member of the & Juliet cast. She wrote, “I’m so excited to finally share that I’ll be join...

Her Campus • October 2nd, 2024

UCF hosted 'Big Noon Kickoff' preceding conference home opener

The University of Central Florida faced the University of Colorado on Saturday in arguably the Knights’ most eagerly anticipated home game since joining the Big 12 Conference last season. The game, featured Florida native and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders on the Buffaloes sideline, drew a national audience. The total turnout in the stadium was over 45,700 people. The game was featured on the Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff pregame show, which started at 10 a.m.UCF was fresh off a thrilling victory...

Her Campus • September 25th, 2024

Amendments: Let's Talk About It

If you are completely and utterly confused about the “Yes on 4” or “Yes on 3” signs you’ve seen while driving around town, don’t stress because I am about to give you the rundown on all the amendments you’ll see on the Florida ballot this November. There will be six amendments on this upcoming ballot that cover a wide variety of topics. Let’s start at the beginning with Amendment 1. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, being partisan means “a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or...

Her Campus • May 3rd, 2024

Introducing Chappell Roan: The Midwest Princess

“You know what they say, never waste a Friday on a first date.” Wise words from the rising artist Chappell Roan. Her mix of both pop and exciting songs tied with slower, more gut-wrenching tunes have fans wanting more. Chappell Roan’s big break came from her joining Olivia Rodrigo on the “Guts” tour. Roan performed as an opener which introduced her to Rodrigo’s fans. Her music found its way onto TikTok and she’s taken off since then. The combination of her lyricism, looks, and stage presence has...

Her Campus • February 29th, 2024

Swift Tracking: UCF Student Jack Sweeney Tracks Taylor Swift's Plane

Taylor Swift is making headlines again, but not for her relationship with NFL tight end Travis Kelce. Instead, the buzz is about her dealings with University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney. Sweeney, 21, is a junior information and technology major at UCF who’s been takeoffs and landings of the private jets and helicopters of Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Mark Zuckerberg, and other celebrities, and making the information available on his website, along with calculations of the...

Her Campus • February 8th, 2024

Nicki Minaj vs. Megan thee Stallion- The Rundown

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of rape and sexual assault. Nicki Minaj is a very prominent name in the music industry and has stayed relevant in the media for years. One reason? Her constant public beefing with other artists, mostly women. So to see Nicki in the headlines is not all that surprising. What’s shocking about this new fight that Nicki has started is the opponent she’s facing: Megan thee Stallion. On Friday, Megan released her newest single “Hiss”, which seemingly dissed...

Her Campus • January 31st, 2024

'Mean Girls' (2024) - A TikTok Punchline

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard that the new Mean Girls movie released on Jan. 12th. Unlike the original 2004 classic, this newest rendition of the film is based on the Broadway musical. Many theater girlies flocked to movie theaters to see this fun, lighthearted show brought to the big screen. However, fans were left incredibly disappointed and ran to TikTok to express their distress. One of the biggest complaints that fans of the musical were claiming was the temp...

Her Campus • November 13th, 2023

WHY EVERY YOUNG WOMAN NEEDS TO WATCH LITTLE WOMEN (2019)

My first time watching Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women, I was absolutely floored. Every little detail was beautiful, from the cinematography to the storytelling itself. Gerwig always does a phenomenal job highlighting what it means to be a woman. We saw this in Barbie (2023) and Lady Bird (2017), but Little Women is a classic story that many people read during their childhood. Although I read this book as a little girl, seeing it played out in front of me had an entirely different effe...

Her Campus • October 20th, 2023

Mental Health Medicine, A Personal Perspective 

I first noticed my anxiety when the sound of typing sent me into a panic. I could only focus on the cacophony of fingers hitting keys and mice rapidly clicking. My depression initially appeared when getting out of bed in the morning felt more difficult than parting the Red Seas. I never thought it could get worse, but I was wrong. As I got older, my anxieties only became worse and more prominent throughout the days. There was no rhyme or reason, it simply came and went, and I couldn’t explain wh...

Her Campus • October 17th, 2023

The Best DIY Halloween Decor I’ve Seen on Pinterest This Week 

Finding the perfect decor for your dorm can be hard enough, but trying to make your room festive for the fall season can be even harder. As tempting as it is to overload your Amazon shopping cart with cute fall decorations, it’s not always the most wallet-friendly solution. Although there’s nothing wrong with shopping on Amazon or taking a quick trip to TJ Maxx, it can be much more fun to break out some arts and crafts to get in the holiday spirit.

Paper ghosts


This popular craft is incredib...

Her Campus • October 5th, 2023

Top 7 Tips for Your Next Halloween Horror Nights Trip 

Ever since our first trip in 2021, Halloween Horror Nights has become a much-beloved family tradition. This year was no different. With exciting house themes such as Stranger Things, The Last of Us, and Chucky, we eagerly counted down the days until we could go. As an annual Passholder and Horror Nights freak, I know what to prepare for when planning a trip to Universal. So here are my top 7 tips to prepare for your next Universal Studios Horror Nights trip. 

Get a Stay and Scream Pass


Since...

Her Campus • September 25th, 2023

Why Are You Still Skipping Out on Sunscreen? 

Not every daily adventure is a beach trip or a hike in the woods, but if you were to ask your skin, a trek from class to class on UCF’s sprawling campus can be just as harsh. Studies show that sunscreen is one of the most significant ways you can protect your skin’s appearance and health. It doesn’t take much to implement sunscreen into your daily routine; just apply it after moisturizer and get ready to slay the day! Here are three key reasons why sunscreen is so important and some popular bran...