Notes From the Editors
By Jude Wise I used to believe that the thing missing from my life was people like me. I’m well acquainted with loneliness—most people…
Category: #RealTalk
Keep Your Friends Close: The Value of a Small Community At UCF
by Alyssa Griffin Many college students are able to find a greater community that gives them a sense of belonging, but for me that has…
Can Online Students Call UCF Home?
by Ashley Garland I transferred to UCF as a fully remote student in fall of 2021. It was the first full semester post-COVID-19 lockdown, and…
Teaching: But At What Cost?
by Elise Sutter “Why don’t you just go into business or something? “Oh, you must not be very smart.” Was this your backup plan?” These…
Say “Gay”: Why Legislation Should Protect Queer Students
by Jordan Sweet In 2017, my oldest brother, thankfully unsuccessfully, attempted suicide. This devastating family event is what initially opened my eyes to the field…
How Safe Are We At UCF?
by Raiya Shaw On February 13, 2023, a gunman entered two academic buildings located at Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus and killed three students.…