The Charge • October 7 2024

Classes canceled as UCF braces for Hurricane Milton

UCF announced Tuesday morning that classes will be canceled through Friday this week in preparation for Hurricane Milton."We encourage you to use this time to take storm preparations seriously before the onset of severe weather," UCF said in an update.
UCF originally announced Sunday evening that all classes were canceled Tuesday through Thursday.Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph as of Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Cent...

The Charge • September 25 2024

Classes canceled Thursday due to Hurricane Helene

UCF announced that all campus operations will be suspended Thursday with the anticipation of reopening on Friday.  Hurricane Helene, which has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane, is set to hit Florida Thursday evening according to the National Weather Service.
The storm is currently in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and has reached sustained wind speeds of 130 mph, according to a statement released by the National Hurricane Center. It will mainly impact the Gulf Coast, bringing Categor...

The Charge • October 30 2024

Climate organizations host Eco-Trivia night

Hard news story about the Eco-Trivia event hosted by student run climate advocacy clubs. Spoke to hosts about their reasons and ultimate goals in hosting the event and attendees about their thoughts and feelings. > 654 words, three sources

The Charge • September 9 2024

Green Assembly sizes up fast fashion

Hard news story about the first Green Assembly of the semester, which focused on fast fashion. Spoke to several people with different views on the subject and supported claims that were made in the presentation using data from various sources. > 654 words, four sources

The Charge • April 2 2024

Japanese cultural clubs showcase at UCF

Hard news multimedia story on the first collaborative event between all of the Japanese culture clubs at UCF. Took photos, wrote copy and edited a video showcasing the different offerings of the event on a hard news deadline. > 553 words, five sources

The Charge • March 11 2024

Percussionist Gordon Stout returns to UCF to perform with students

Hard news multimedia story on an ensemble concert which doubled as the return of a beloved composer 20 years after. Completed story with edited video, photos and copy within hard news deadline. > 631 words, five sources

The Charge • September 26 2023

Florida Board of Governors approve bathroom regulation for all in-state universities

Hard news piece about controversial bathroom regulation approved by Board of Governors. Presented important information about the regulation that should be known, and spoke to students, one who is directly affected and another who is in agreement with the regulation. > 500 words, three sources

The Charge • December 1 2024

Nations agree to new deal at U.N. climate conference

The U.N.'s annual climate conference, known as COP29, concluded Nov. 24 in Baku, Azerbaijan with a new deal to support developing countries in combating climate change.COP29, or the 29th Conference of the Parties, is the annual meeting where nations meet to discuss progress toward combating climate change, according to the COP29 website.
The deal triples the investment goal in developing countries to combat climate change from $100 billion annually to $300 billion annually by 2035, the U...

The Charge • December 1 2024

Trump's reelection raises environmental concerns

Former president Donald Trump's reelection has raised concerns about his environmental policies once he takes office.  Trump has historically not been a darling of environmentalists. He has called climate change a hoax, removed more than 100 environmental regulations during his first presidential term and pulled the U.S. out of the U.N.'s Paris Agreement.
"I think that environmental protection will not be a priority, and that's really devastating, just for anyone on Earth," Dylan Lovings...

The Charge • November 20 2024

Professor's research helps protect communities in a changing world

Profile story featuring Dr. Kelly Kibler, a water hydraulics professor whose brother was in Asheville during Hurricane Helene. Details her thoughts during the hurricane, how she originally began her work, and what her research does to help future populations combat increasingly dangerous storms.

The Charge • October 10 2024

Hurricane Helene's aftermath

Feature story focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Spoke to expert sources about the storm's impact, sourced data from different weather reporting organizations to support claims and included student thoughts on their concerns for future storms. > 667 words, four sources

The Charge • April 18 2024

UCF Piano Club offers community and learning opportunities

Feature story on the UCF Piano Club, which focuses on its conception, the different types of events they hold and why the members attend them . Wrote copy, took photos and edited a video on smartphone. > 579 words, three sources

The Charge • October 5 2023

Biden establishes Federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Story about the establishment of Federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Included opposing viewpoints on the situation, and provided statistics to support claims made by sources. > 726 words, five sources

The Charge • September 17 2023

‘Pandora’s box:’ Trump mugshot raises questions for 2024 election

Story about Trump's mugshot and indictments. Included opposing viewpoints from political students on campus. Searched through court systems to find indictments and charge counts, police database to find arrest data. Included poll statistics. > 934 words, four sources

The Charge • December 8 2022

Past, present, fusion: Jazz piano recital showcases students', professor's talents

Story about jazz recital. Wrote about the music that was played, included a video of the performance. Spoke to sources about the past, present, and future of jazz. > 624 words, three sources