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…
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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.…
Change Major: Request
– It was a long process for me to find exactly where I fit in at UCF. I tried out different majors and different student groups until I found what felt right for me. Luckily, I had professors and friends that were able to help me talk through my decisions and support me when I decided to take risks. Writing and Rhetoric being the perfect community for me has only been affirmed as time has passed.
Running Towards Connection
Offering words of encouragement helped to redirect my attention away from my problems and onto lifting others up. Offering support, cheering others on, and celebrating accomplishments goes a long way in building solidarity in a group.
Laying the Framework
By Kealani Smith and Jarrett Webster We have been exposed to civil unrest, a transition to online schooling, and many more changes that have flipped…