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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A Pitch on Life
by Olivia Hansen Growing up, playing softball was my whole life, and not just for me, but for my parents and sister’s as well. I…
Camp Boggy Creek
by James Rujimora I tried to suppress my fear of needles, as I watched my eleven-year-old camper decipher which vein to enter. He nervously pressed…
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.…
My Experience Working with a Children’s Literacy Center
by Kyla Alleyne I had always known that not all children have access to the same opportunities and resources. I also knew of the inequalities…
Transferring to UCF: Finding My Community
You should always prioritize your community. If there’s somewhere you want to be, somewhere you feel will suit you better, you should do whatever you can to get there. The community I’ve found at UCF has cemented in my mind that finding your place isn’t so much a solo endeavor as a team effort, and it’s well worth the time it takes to get there.