As presidential vote nears, county officials see chance to get more students involved in local elections
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was endorsed by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer at a presidential campaign event on Tuesday, March 3. “From public safety and fighting gun violence to climate change, so many things are left being done at the federal level or even the state level, and mayors are taking on all of those challenges today,” Dyer said. “Where it’s happenin’ is in the city.”
Mar 13, 2020 – NSM Today – 1,154 words, 4 sources – Feature story
As presidential vote nears, county officials see chance to get more students involved in local elections
Game Design majors Sebastian Saabedera, 21, Julianne Truong, 20 and Rebecca Navas, 20, leave UCF’s Downtown campus wary of what the closures will mean for their electronics-based work. UCF has announced all campuses will be closed until Tuesday or further notice.
Aug 30, 2019 – NSM Today – 770 words, 7 sources – Hard news
Dyer, Sheehan support improved public transit for UCF students at 2020 Oath of Office
Buddy Dyer, Mayor of Orlando, is sworn-in to a fifth term by his son Trey during the 2020 Oath of Office ceremony in the Dr. Phillips Center on Monday morning. “We have a saying around city hall: ‘these are the days that we live for,’ and it truly is one of those great days,” Dyer said.
Jan 15, 2020 – NSM Today – 1,119 words, 5 sources – Hard news
UCF students, faculty react to the uncertain future of Amendment 4
Associate professor of political science Dr. Aubrey Jewett analyzes a map of felony disenfranchisement laws across the United States. “The expansion of the right to vote has happened in fits and starts and battles over two centuries,” Jewett said.
Feb 25, 2020 – NSM Today – 1,048 words, 4 sources – Feature story
UCF student assistance programs break records during COVID-19 pandemic
Wintrice Stewart, Knights Pantry distribution specialist and volunteer manager, sets aside an emergency to-go bag for pickup. Jeannie Kiriwas, Stewart’s supervisor, said that this “curbside” model departs from the original “retail” design of the on-campus food bank at Ferrell Commons to encourage better social distancing.
SGA presidential candidates debate ahead of March vote
SGA Presidential candidates Sabrina La Rosa, Stephanie Blanco, Zak Myers, and Kristina Lawrence answer students’ questions at Wednesday night’s debate in the Pegasus ballroom. “The people that are engaged in this process are some of the people that care so deeply about this institution and want to see these offices held by really strong leaders,” Myers said.
Feb 28, 2020 – NSM Today – 734 words, 4 sources – Hard news
UCF Downtown library opens doors for the first time
Head of The UCF Downtown library Rachel Mulvihill stocks the bookshelves of the new downtown campus library on opening day. After weeks of delay, the library had its soft opening Wednesday.
Oct 19, 2019 – NSM Today – 803 words, 5 sources – Hard news
Museum of Illusions Orlando provides a mind-bending escape from reality
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