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What Happened to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CF?

Elora Pfriender, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

At the start of the Spring semester, CF had a robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative. Not anymore. In response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent push against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...

Hollywood Royalty Feud Overshadows “King Richard” at The Oscar’s

Hollywood Royalty Feud Overshadows “King Richard” at The Oscar’s

Allyson Tunison, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

By now, everyone has seen or heard about the 2022 OscarAwards debacle that occurred between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock. Now, humorously referred to as ‘The Slap’ by social media users,...

Students should attend CF Citrus campus game nights

Students should attend CF Citrus campus game nights

Katie Koelber, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

The Gamers United club on the Citrus campus has been hosting game nights for all CF students, this opportunity needs to be taken advantage of. These game nights have been happening once a month since January,...

Adult Education at CF

Allyson Tunison, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

     Adult Education is a program offered by CF to help adult students receive their high school diploma and prepare them for their future. This program is an important aspect of CF’s goal to set...

The beneficial gap year

MacKenzie Griffin, Staff Writer April 28, 2022

Whether a student is a new high school graduate, or in between degrees, it may be beneficial to consider a gap year. A gap year is defined as, “A semester or year of experiential learning, typically...

The benefits of taking summer classes

The benefits of taking summer classes

Katie Koelber, Staff Writer April 28, 2022

Why some students prefer summer classes over others. The College of Central Florida has always prioritized its student’s accessibility. Many students find the availability of quick, in-depth classes...

Rick Campbell honors passed CF Professor by reading poetry series

Rick Campbell honors passed CF Professor by reading poetry series

Christa Feagin, Staff writer April 25, 2022

After 18 years, CF Communications Professor Debra Vazquez is thought by many to leave a standing impact on campus. Vazquez served on many campus committees, including as an advisor for the college’s...

Textbook talk: to rent or to buy

Textbook talk: to rent or to buy

MacKenzie Griffin, Staff Writer April 25, 2022

As the spring semester ends, with summer classes soon to follow, students are tasked with deciding whether they prefer to rent or buy their textbooks for the semester ahead. With pros and cons to both...

The 62nd Annual Florida College System Publications Association Conference.

The 62nd Annual Florida College System Publications Association Conference.

Lexia Thomas, Co-editor in chief April 2, 2022

The 62nd annual Florida College System Publications Association conference and awards banquet was held from March 30 to April 2, 2022. This event brings students from community colleges all across Florida...

CF honors Women’s History Month through open mic poetry

CF honors Women’s History Month through open mic poetry

Taylor Dawkins, Staff Writer March 25, 2022

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the hardworking women around the world. This past Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022, CF hosted an open mic event at the library in honor of Women’s...

Citrus County Campus Preview Night

Citrus County Campus Preview Night

Katie Koelber, Staff Writer March 12, 2022

Students from local high schools in the Citrus County area showed up to CFs' citrus location for our preview night on Thursday, March 10, 2022.   The CF preview night is held annually to show off...

The purpose and people behind Public Art

The purpose and people behind Public Art

MacKenzie Griffin, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

Panelists Oaklianna Caraballo, Cecilia Lueza, and Pamela Zeljak spoke at the Free Public Art Forum event about the significance of public art, and how to take part in it. The event took place in the...

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