https://isabellakawala.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Isabella KawalaenSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/cruise-knight/article_2d968959-fa49-4148-b8cc-4373bb0910ae.htmlStudents set sail aboard Cruise Knight hosted by Late Knights while sipping smoothies, wearing leis and riding a mechanical shark in the Student Union on Saturday night.Cruise Knight “boarded” for the first time Saturday night. The cruise director for the night was Megan Dever, senior history major. She wore a black polo crowned with a classic white captain hat and a colorful lei that completed the look. “We’re all young and want to explore, but sometimes the opportunity isn’t always pre...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/cruise-knight/article_2d968959-fa49-4148-b8cc-4373bb0910ae.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/transgender-safety-fundraiser/article_6bd95234-5a63-436a-89de-ac53d453da4c.htmlMembers of three UCF clubs collaborated in a craft-making fundraiser in support of the transgender community, and the money raised will go to Central Florida Mutual Aid Trans Safety Fund.Students for a Democratic Society, Young Poet Society and Young Democratic Socialists Association collaborated and crafted merchandise together on March 27. SDS member Grisha Glozman, sophomore studio art major, said that the money goes directly to the people in need.“The money helps trans people, whether in a d...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/transgender-safety-fundraiser/article_6bd95234-5a63-436a-89de-ac53d453da4c.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/cruise-knight/article_2d968959-fa49-4148-b8cc-4373bb0910ae.htmlSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/cruise-knight/article_2d968959-fa49-4148-b8cc-4373bb0910ae.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/cruise-knight/article_2d968959-fa49-4148-b8cc-4373bb0910ae.htmlSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/cruise-knight/article_2d968959-fa49-4148-b8cc-4373bb0910ae.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/circus-knights-club/article_b3e46564-fd40-11ef-8638-d3338f2c67e4.htmlCircus Knights is a new club on campus that started in January. It is in the process of becoming a Registered Student Organization and once registered, the club hopes to raise and use funds for mats and more equipment. Mannie Parvilus, junior biomedical student and club co-president, has always been into the idea of the circus and decided to bring his passion to campus this semester to practice circus arts. “Circus means getting back my freedom of movement from a society that discourages it," Pa...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/circus-knights-club/article_b3e46564-fd40-11ef-8638-d3338f2c67e4.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/circus-knights-club/article_b3e46564-fd40-11ef-8638-d3338f2c67e4.htmlSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/circus-knights-club/article_b3e46564-fd40-11ef-8638-d3338f2c67e4.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/fashion-society-ucfs-model-ran-show/article_066bb428-fe2b-11ef-a1f9-e7ac12d56793.htmlThe Fashion Society was invited by UCF's Campus Activity Board to host the event since last year’s fashion show was a success, said Fashion Society Vice President Samara Dyal."This is my first show, so I'm definitely a little nervous but I'm excited because I just think its going to be a lot of fun," Arielis Pertuz, sophomore general studies major said. Dyal said members of the Fashion Society e-board came up with different themes for the event and club members had the opportunity to vote which...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/fashion-society-ucfs-model-ran-show/article_066bb428-fe2b-11ef-a1f9-e7ac12d56793.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/valentines-speed-dating/article_fcc0148c-e50c-11ef-92aa-8bcbbf6af56d.htmlDim lightning and pink balloons set the mood for Mishelanu Central Florida's Israeli pre–Valentine’s Day matchmaking event on Feb. 6 at NorthView.The long tables where the speed dating took place were decorated with pink palleted Hershey kisses, Kit-Kats and yellow flowers. Outreach chair Adi Peretz, a junior psychology major, said that the flowers were on the table as a reminder of the Israeli hostages who were and still are in captivity. As they entered, students were given a piece of paper wi...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/valentines-speed-dating/article_fcc0148c-e50c-11ef-92aa-8bcbbf6af56d.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-8-mens-tennis-sets-new-program-best-ranking/article_de586c56-b1e7-486e-b330-ffac4911e299.htmlJunior Wissam Abderrahman practices before UCF's first match at the ITA Indoor Championship against Baylor in Waco, Texas, on Feb 13. The UCF men’s tennis team broke ground Thursday, climbing one spot in rank to reach No. 8, the highest the program has ever achieved. This rise happened just 22 days after the Knights reached No. 9, matching the highest the team has reached since 2021.  Individually, junior Wissam Abderrahman propelled 56 spots in rank, going from No. 108 to No. 52, making him the...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-8-mens-tennis-sets-new-program-best-ranking/article_de586c56-b1e7-486e-b330-ffac4911e299.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-9-men-s-tennis-climbs-three-spots-in-rank-ties-program-history/article_ebebcaad-f96e-400b-8504-a4d5f467c8b5.htmlThe No. 9 UCF men’s tennis team surged three spots in rank after taking down two ranked teams for their performance in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kickoff Weekend tournament. UCF took down No. 21 University of Southern California in the first round, which advanced the Knights to beat No. 17 University of Oklahoma in the championship match.  UCF looks to continue to stack wins before heading to the program‘s second-ever and second-straight ITA Indoor Championship Feb. 6-9.Not o...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-9-men-s-tennis-climbs-three-spots-in-rank-ties-program-history/article_ebebcaad-f96e-400b-8504-a4d5f467c8b5.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/men-s-tennis-jumps-back-into-top-10-dlimi-cracks-top-100/article_4b72b033-0905-49f5-Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/men-s-tennis-jumps-back-into-top-10-dlimi-cracks-top-100/article_4b72b033-0905-49f5-https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/men-s-tennis-jumps-back-into-top-10-dlimi-cracks-top-100/article_4b72b033-0905-49f5-Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/men-s-tennis-jumps-back-into-top-10-dlimi-cracks-top-100/article_4b72b033-0905-49f5-https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/men-s-tennis-jumps-back-into-top-10-dlimi-cracks-top-100/article_4b72b033-0905-49fSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/men-s-tennis-jumps-back-into-top-10-dlimi-cracks-top-100/article_4b72b033-0905-49fhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-10-mens-tennis-dominates-south-alabama-benchakroun-earns-100th-career-win/article_b1bd5220-80b6-4b7e-b628-3f69df4d8e7f.htmlSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-10-mens-tennis-dominates-south-alabama-benchakroun-earns-100th-career-win/article_b1bd5220-80b6-4b7e-b628-3f69df4d8e7f.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/volleyball-team-springs-into-season-premier-game-falls-to-uf/article_7ebd2bf2-3df0-4ed5-9e3d-ffffd10d5e46.htmlThe first set started promisingly as junior Avah Armour landed the first UCF point within the first few seconds. Sophomore Kiki Horne slammed the ball fiercely, gaining the fourth point of the set as it bounced into the crowd.   The second set followed suit as the Knights fell 25-19. UF gained the first few points while UCF crept up, trailing 5-3. Hart kept UCF in the ringer, scoring powerful points continuously. Following a nail-biting rally, Hart aced the ball, breaking an 18-18 tiebre...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/volleyball-team-springs-into-season-premier-game-falls-to-uf/article_7ebd2bf2-3df0-4ed5-9e3d-ffffd10d5e46.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-10-mens-tennis-conquers-texas-tech-in-space-game/article_ef7f0771-e57b-4f6d-9cf0-bca43399130d.htmlTexas Tech brought the heat at the start of the match, capturing the doubles point. The Knights were tested mightily during doubles as the Red Raiders racked in points.Senior Mehdi Benchakroun and junior Wissam Abderrahman struggled at the opening of their match as Texas Tech snatched the first three points of the set.  Despite senior Luca Hotze’s and sophomore Nicolas Oliveira’s match ending early, the two had an entertaining match.Hotze and Oliveira fell behind 3-0 before picking up th...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-10-mens-tennis-conquers-texas-tech-in-space-game/article_ef7f0771-e57b-4f6d-9cf0-bca43399130d.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-9-ucf-mens-tennis-beats-uf-remains-undefeated/article_7222145f-5cf1-48ca-8912-9f1f5f7f7f3a.htmlSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-9-ucf-mens-tennis-beats-uf-remains-undefeated/article_7222145f-5cf1-48ca-8912-9f1f5f7f7f3a.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-14-ucf-mens-tennis-defeats-usf-and-mercer-in-doubleheader/article_dc921894-1176-421e-afd6-4093cdb1729a.htmlUCF players fought hard against both the wind and USF during the doubles match, wearing their blue space polos. Doubles partners, sophomores Kai-Luca Ampaw and Nicolas Oliveira, beat USF 6-3. Doubles partners, seniors Paul Colin and team captain Yassine Dlimi, struggled, falling 6-3.Heavy hurricane-like rain and wind delayed the match for an hour and a half, causing doubles to be finished indoors and singles to be played indoors. This didn't stop the Knights, however, as UCF charged to victory,...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/no-14-ucf-mens-tennis-defeats-usf-and-mercer-in-doubleheader/article_dc921894-1176-421e-afd6-4093cdb1729a.html