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During UCF football’s home opener against Jacksonville State, Rachel Marks, a lecturer in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric, received the Academic Success Partner of the Game award.

The award recognizes faculty and staff members who demonstrate excellence and dedication in their roles. Since joining UCF six years ago, Marks has made a strong impact on first-year writing courses, teaching a wide range of students, including many football players.

Marks has collaborated closely with Senior...

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights officially opened with their annual Premium Scream Night on Thursday, Aug. 21. Tickets for premier night include unlimited food and non-alcoholic drinks, plus select mocktails. I had the opportunity to attend, and here’s my honest review of the Premium Scream Night 2025. This year, HHN amped up the scares and gore with houses based on franchises such as Five Nights at Freddy’s and the Jason Universe. My personal favorites included Terrifier, Five Night...

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo stated in a press conference on Sept. 3 that he and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are working to eliminate all vaccine mandates in Florida. As Ladapo announced the termination of vaccine mandates, the crowd erupted in roaring cheers, and he looked triumphantly over his standing ovation. He claimed that each mandate is “wrong and drips with disdain and slavery,” following up with “who am I as a government, or who am I as a man standing here now to tell yo...

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, UCF’s Department of Philosophy has intentionally been strengthening faculty research in this area, as well as growing opportunities for students to learn more about the impact of technology on humans and the natural and social environments. A primary focus has been examining the ethical implications of AI and other emerging technologies.
Department Chair and Professor of Philosophy Nancy Stanlick emphasizes that...