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Famous Author George Singleton Visit the College of Central Florida

Famous Author George Singleton Visit the College of Central Florida

Sofiia Shcherbakova, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

The College of Central Florida hosted the novelist and short story writer George Singleton as a part of CF’s Debra Vasquez Memorial Poetry Series. At the readings, hosted on Feb. 27 and 28, Singleton...

What was Memorable about the CF Fall Concert 2023?

What was Memorable about the CF Fall Concert 2023?

Sofiia Shcherbakova, Staff Writer March 2, 2024

The College of Central Florida’s performing arts department has once again created an amazing musical occasion. The Nov. 9, entitled “Echoes of Innovation,” left an impression thanks to its carefully...

CF Alumni Battles His Way from Ocala to Miami ON FOOT

CF Alumni Battles His Way from Ocala to Miami ON FOOT

Amber Battillo and Ashley Brace February 29, 2024

Get your running shoes tied and CamelBak packed! CF academic advising retiree Glen Owen is taking on his biggest challenge yet: a 300-mile run/walk from Ocala to Miami to fund scholarships students at...

Event curator, Matt Gray, standing proudly outside the Ocala Oddities Market.

Are You an Oddball? Explore and Take Part in Ocala’s Only Oddities Market

Ashley Brace and Amber Battillo January 6, 2024

Halloween: the most wonderful time of the “fear”. While anything pertaining to the creepy, kooky or macabre is usually in the limelight during the fall season, the Ocala Oddities Market makes it a...

Acclaimed Poet Brian Turner to Share Stories of Grief at CF Poetry Reading

Acclaimed Poet Brian Turner to Share Stories of Grief at CF Poetry Reading

Thomas Reed, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

A powerful line from “What Every Soldier Should Know,” a poem by Brian Turner, reads, “If you hear gunfire on a Thursday afternoon, it could be for a wedding, or it could be for you.” His words...

Want to Fly High, CF? Consider Local Flight Schools.

Want to Fly High, CF? Consider Local Flight Schools.

Ashley Brace, Staff Writer June 7, 2023

More CF students choose the Associate in Arts degree than any other. Many have a plan to go on to a university after graduation, but sometimes a pathway hasn’t fully taken root yet and it’s easy to...

The front of CFs Ocala campus Ewers Century Center.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Faculty Perspective

Elora Pfriender, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2023

Previously, the Patriot Press shared student reactions to the removal of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at the College of Central Florida. For this article, the Patriot Press reached out to many...

A poster affirming CFs commitment to maintaining DEI.

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...

How CF Students are Preparing for Finals

How CF Students are Preparing for Finals

Savannah Pilcher December 2, 2022

“Finals Week” for the Fall 2022 semester is just around the corner. For a lot of students this can be an extremely stressful time. Luckily, there are things that everyone can do to destress and efficiently...

The entrance to the Appleton Museum with banners featuring the current art exhibits.

Don’t Miss These at the Appleton Museum

Savannah Pilcher November 16, 2022

If you want to see unique artwork and exhibits from local and historical artists with a variety of backgrounds and cultures, then look no further than the Appleton Museum of Art. The Appleton Museum...

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Former CF Student Now City Councilmember: An Interview With Kristen Dreyer

Evan Kornacki October 7, 2022

Kristen Dreyer has worn many hats during the 28 years since she moved to Florida from Long Island. Last year, she won a special election to finish Matthew Wardell’s term and now serves as a councilmember...

Blue Blur blasts into theaters: “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” movie review

Blue Blur blasts into theaters: “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” movie review

Taylor Dawkins, Staff Writer May 2, 2022

Things have not always been easy-going for the Blue Blur, but the recent development of film adaptations just might turn things around for him. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was released in theaters to audiences...

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