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RWC hosts confidence building workout program ‘Women on Weights’

The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center closed out its Women on Weights Program this month.The goal of these sessions was to help women lift weights and boost their confidence on the gym floor.
All female-identifying patrons were eligible to participate in the six-week session that started in late January. Qualified women at the RWC taught participants how to lift with the proper form and technique.The program's early morning meetings, which took place twice a week, consisted of stretchin...
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Wetlands Club at UCF gets down in the dirt for an educational hike on campus

UCF students got waist deep in some water on Friday as they waded through the Bay Head Swamp, a wetland on campus.Mud-stained boots and water-drenched waders covered participants in the protective gear they needed to venture out beyond solid ground for their last hike of the semester.
Anthony Mirabito is president of the Wetlands Club at UCF. He said he loves to get out in nature and bring his appreciation of wetlands to others.“The main purpose is just to get people together and hopeful...
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UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub teams up with MLB for youth baseball

Major League Baseball, the UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub and UCF Athletics hosted a fun community baseball event on Saturday.On a sunny spring day, kids ages five to 12 joined together at UCF’s Softball Complex to play some ball. The two-hour event blended together an environment full of fun, physical activity and education. 
Their initiative was to bring together the community through culture with Latin music, food and baseball, a sport deeply rooted in Puerto Rico.Fernando Rivera is a s...
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"We Will Not Let Hate Win”: Southern Nights performer pledges to keep a safe space for the queer community

The now former co-owner of the queer nightclub Southern Nights, Richard Kowalczyk, and his domestic partner Eric Patrick, were arrested Jan. 2 and are facing charges, according to federal documents. The indictment said the pair were sexually involved with teenagers—including multiple charges related to child pornography.
According to Wesh News, a record filed by the United States District Court Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, in January 2025 show that the alleged behavior h...
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UCF launches first alumni influencer program: Knightfluencers

The University of Central Florida alumni are trading in their caps and gowns for hashtags and selfies as the university launches its first influencer program.The program that was launched by UCF Alumni Sept. 5, dubbed "Knightfluencers," is designed to engage graduates in spreading school pride through their social media platforms. 
Brandon Aliberti, UCF Alumni marketing communications specialist, said that the program is a one-of-a-kind effort with UCF leading the way in this innovative...
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Tussock takeover: These fuzzy caterpillars native to Florida are bugging some residents

Have you seen those fuzzy little caterpillars all around town? Well there’s been a Tussock moth caterpillar takeover in the Tampa Bay area.

These creatures are native to Florida and usually come from eggs laid on oak trees, which provide food for the caterpillars through their leaves.

After hatching, these critters often fall or get swept away by the wind, which deposits them on sidewalks, buildings, cars, and sometimes even people.

But don’t let their fuzz fool you, because those long hairs
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Fast fashion: A new fad alters fabric of Central Florida thrift shops

Real leather jackets used to be easy to find on the racks of Central Florida thrift stores, but in the wake of a new trend called fast fashion, only a plastic-feeling faux leather remains.

Fast fashion is a business model based on mass-producing clothing items at a low cost. These items are often poorly made by underpaid workers and created using toxic textile dyes to fulfill an item’s demand before a trend fizzles out, according to Greenpeace International.

Brands like Singapore-based SHEIN p
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UCF seniors dress up as Batman characters, bring smiles to stressed-out students

Masked men paraded around campus as Batman, the Scarecrow and the Joker to provide a sense of joy among stressed-out students.

The trio met on campus four years ago during their freshman year and Adam Leary, current UCF senior human communications major, brought the group together with his love for Batman.

Despite their meeting four years ago, it wasn’t until fall 2021 that these seniors decided to gear up in full faces of makeup and masks for other students.

“I am like a huge Batman fan; I b

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