Mia Schaeperkoetter

Performing arts students and faculty said they are concerned about a loss in educational opportunities after Gov. Ron DeSantis made a $32 million budget cut to the fine arts at the beginning of the fiscal year. In June 2024, DeSantis vetoed $32 million of grants, according to the Fiscal 2025 Veto List. Of the cuts, $26 million were made to cultural and museum grants.
Florida ranked No. 11 in the nation per capita in funding for the arts before these budget cuts, according to the National...

One UCF student never imagined that a hobby she hated as a child would turn into a successful digital camera selling business, built on reasonable price point an endearing personality and loyal costumers.Alina Nguyen, sophomore health sciences major, started her digital camera business in November 2024 and has been growing in popularity ever since, especially with these camera coming back in style. Nguyen’s business comes from a found interest in photography.
“Initially, my dad was the o...

UCF’s Art Club has seen a significant increase in attendees, now hosting nearly 100 students per meeting, causing the club to accommodate its thriving community.June Garcia, sophomore computer science major, said she joined the UCF Art Club to explore her creativity. She said she praised its inclusive community and fast-growing membership.
“We’re Art Club," Garcia said. “It’s a pretty chill place where people of all skill levels can come to do art.”Recently, the Art Club’s meetings have...