Andrew Cherico Reports

As the clock ticked down to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, anxiety grew and excitement filled the air in the UCF Student Union atrium.All three presidential tickets gathered with supporters while waiting for the next UCF Student Government president to be announced. When the final reveal came, Shivani Vakharia and Dwayne Jones were named president and vice president-elect.
Vakharia and Jones defeated two other presidential tickets: Panayiota ‘Pon’ Laliotis and Athena Dieguez, as well as Alyssa...

By Andrew Cherico

The buzz of conversation, colorful displays and captivating music filled the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union as more than 30 cultural organizations gathered for the spring 2026 Cultural Fair.

By Andrew Cherico

Incoming freshmen at UCF were introduced to a wide range of resources to guide them through their college journey at the annual UCF Student Success Conference, a three-day event that wrapped up on Sunday at the four-star Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.Each year, students in the Soar Success Program are required to attend the leadership-based conference as part of their admission into the university.
The weekend featured keynote speakers, breakout sessions and, this year, a record-high student...

Music boomed, people danced and community thrived on Thursday at the Beta Theta Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc.'s annual "Pachanga Cultural Showcase."Held during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the showcase brought together Latin and Hispanic student organizations for a ballroom-style event where they could connect, educate, and perform on stage inside the Live Oak Ballroom on UCF's main campus — giving the audience a chance to learn about diverse...

Ben Witherspoon, an assistant coach for UCF men's basketball, has defied the odds by climbing the coaching ladder and showing unwavering determination to be great.As UCF men’s basketball's practice is preparing to begin, Witherspoon is sitting on the bench with his eyes concentrating on the game-film he’s reviewing on his silver laptop. Players are stretching, waiting for drills to begin. Conversations are going on but no laughter, you can hear the sneakers squeak on the wooden court.
Wi...