Surviving Transfer
by Katie Loughlin “I felt a little invisible. UCF has so many students, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd,” said Jazmine Salas,…
Study Sanctuaries
by Pamela Bianda It’s crowded. You try to spot an empty seat while you wait in a line full of tired, impatient people. You manage…
The Major Dilemma: Is Employment a Matter of Degree?
by Will Henken “So, what’s your major?” It’s a common question around UCF – everything from a get-to-know-you first day of class discussion…
The Racketeering Motives of Auto Shops
by Kyle Egan I decided to take my car to Tire Kingdom store #122 on Alafaya for oil changes. After my first oil change,…
Discovering True Beauty
by Meredith Burow It was 1987 and a well-built, Denver native named John never had trouble asking a girl out. He was hesitant, though, about one young woman…
Domestic Violence That Gets the Story Right
by Angela Dejesus When a person you love and care about is a victim or survivor of domestic violence and abuse, you will undoubtedly…