Slam Poetry Community
by Raiya Shaw Before I began classes at UCF, everyone told me I would find my home there. With over six hundred and fifty student…
Finding Home Through Lavender Council
by Hollis Humphrey Living in the same city my entire life, I felt deeply connected to the community around me in my hometown, but at…
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers: Building Community
by Rachel Williams When I first joined UCF as a freshman, I was shy and anxious about how the next four years would be. Little…
UCF’s Veteran’s Legacy Program: Keeping Memories Alive
by Isabella Love My community at UCF came to me last winter, a little after I started at the university, with UCF’s Veteran’s Legacy Program,…
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…