The Community Paper - • 30th January 2026

Built by artists, for artists - The Community Paper

Wondrous things can happen when a team of experienced creatives joins forces. And in a city flooded with no shortage of creative-minded people, it was only a matter of time before a community art space like Orlando’s own Goblin Studios came to life.

Orlando Weekly • 6th January 2026

Choreographer Clymene Aldinger talks all things Fringe ahead of performance at this week's Winter Mini-Fest

As the City Beautiful rings in the new year, it also embraces the unconventional by welcoming the experimental and uncensored world of Fringe once more.

Orlando Weekly • 15th December 2025

Pink Martini singer Storm Large brings her Holiday Ordeal to Orlando in the St. Nick of time

“I  think, honestly, very few people are truly bigots. I think most people are just really ignorant. There are some true bigots, and fuck them. They have no Christmas, Santa’s watching them, and they’re fucked. But in general, most people, I think, who have their bigoted ideas that they stay contracted around, especially older generations, it’s because it makes them feel safe.”

Orlando Weekly • 5th December 2025

Sarah Brightman brings 'A Winter Symphony' tour to Orlando

The holiday season is finally here in Orlando, and so is international singing superstar Sarah Brightman’s elaborate Christmas performance, “A Winter Symphony” tour.

Orlando Weekly • 3rd December 2025

Immersive installation 'Her Art Works' sparks conversation and understanding of AIDS’ impact on Black women

“When you think of HIV and AIDS, what picture of a person comes into your mind? Does that person ever look like you? It doesn’t, right? Like you don’t even think about your friends. You always think about somebody that’s in a different, unfortunate situation than you are. But HIV sounds like you, it sounds like me, sounds like her.”

Orlando Weekly • 13th November 2025

Rising pop-punkers Winona Fighter do Warped Tour double duty in Orlando

“We are running off of pure love of doing what we do, and I want it to be an escape for people. I want them to have 30 minutes to an hour out of their day where they can just be a little freak and run around and punch and whatever.”

Orlando Weekly • 5th November 2025

Orlando's New Wave Cabaret reinterprets David Bowie through burlesque and drag this week

Orlando’s New Wave Cabaret has glam, camp and dark-humored flair in abundance. However, they also possess a rebellious spirit, encapsulated in their compelling fusion of burlesque and drag.

Orlando Weekly • 29th October 2025

Ednah’s Gorey and Glory Fashion Show spotlights horrifyingly creative young designers and models

’Twas the night before Halloween, when all through Conduit, many creatures were stirring, even a … punk-rock Frankenstein’s monster?

The Charge • 3rd October 2025

The Rise of Protein, What Does It Mean?

Protein pancakes. Protein chips. Protein ice cream. It seems that when entering any grocery store nowadays, high-protein snacks of all varieties line the shelves with colorful packaging, labeled by words like “LEGENDARY,” “UNBELIEVABLE,” and “BUILT” in big letters.

The Charge • 15th February 2025

Climate policy rollbacks highlight importance of local environmental action

Multiple climate policies were overturned by President Donald Trump during his first week in office, carrying a heavy weight for UCF students with environmental-geared majors.

The Charge • 9th December 2024

UCF professor warns against the university’s shift toward legislative compliance under DeSantis

Frustrations intensify among professors and students as anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion legislation has reshaped state universities.

The Charge • 2nd December 2024

UCF Hispanic students weigh in on Hispanic shift toward Trump

Following the surge in Hispanic voter support for President-elect Donald Trump, UCF students expressed strong nuanced reactions to his historic victory in the 2024 presidential election.

The Charge • 29th November 2024

UCF student considers leaving Florida to pursue research banned by anti-DEI legislation

In the wake of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation, one UCF student is plagued with fears about remaining in Florida to pursue a career in higher education.

2nd November 2024

Changes to China’s foreign adoption policy will end an entire generation of Chinese adoptees

The Sept. 5 news revealing China’s shocking decision to end all foreign adoptions hit especially close to home for one UCF student.

The Charge • 21st September 2024

UCF students speak out against regulation enforcing restroom facility limitations one year after its approval

For Evan Ortiz, senior interdisciplinary studies major, using gendered bathrooms on campus puts him at risk of violating UCF conduct.

The Charge • 13th September 2024

New UCF organization provides support for former members of high-control religious groups

After breaking away from high-control religious groups, some UCF students formed an on-campus support group, After the Sect, for students going through similar experiences.

The Charge • 27th March 2024

UCF plans to spend over six figures on a new rebranding initiative

The UCF communications team presented a new marketing project that aims to improve the university's reputation and national ranking.

The Charge • 21st February 2024

UCF women’s rugby club is Florida's top women's college rugby team

As part of the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) UCF's women’s rugby club currently holds the title of the No. 1 women’s college rugby team in the state according to Florida Rugby.