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Fashion designer in the making

Samara Dyal was just a child when she decided she wanted to be a fashion designer.

Her mother owned a walk-in closet and loads of clothes. The sophomore business management major spent a lot of time in that closet, looking at the shirts, pants, dresses, jewelry and even accessories.

She would spend so much time there that her mom allowed her to style her for work. She recalls her mom coming home from work and telling her how many compliments she got on her outfit during her shift, which made D
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ThriveFest teaches students about self-care

The Residence Hall Association hosted its first ThriveFest event on Monday to raise awareness about the importance of mental health to students.

The event took place in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union from 1-4 p.m., with Counseling and Psychological Services and Wellness and Health Promotion Services participating as well.

According to CAPS 2022-23 annual report, out of 5,230 students seen by counselors, 63% of students have anxiety and, 41% have depression.

Students went booth to b
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UCF student creates first Moroccan society on campus

Junior biotechnology major Salma Slaoui had an idea last spring semester to start a Moroccan society at UCF.

Slaoui is Moroccan and loves her culture and its traditions. However, she was upset to find out that there were no student organizations on campus for Moroccans.

Slaoui said she noticed other Moroccan students who wanted to participate in clubs related to their country had to join other organizations, like the Muslim Student Association, where they could get a sense of home through reli
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First meeting of the Moroccan Student Society

That was one of the bingo questions the new members of the Moroccan Student Society were asked during their first ever meeting in UCF’s history on Monday night.

The Moroccan Student Society is a new organization on campus meant to empower and unite Moroccans, while providing personal and professional opportunities to those in it as well. The society also celebrates their culture and welcomes students from all backgrounds.

The meeting took place at the Barbara Ying Center, with more than 30 peo
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Student Government puts on Drone Light Show

Hundreds of students watched in awe as drones lit up the night sky on Wednesday at Memory Mall.

UCF Student Government hosted the Drone Light Show and offered students hot cocoa and desserts such as cookies and brownies to watch the show comfortably. Hans Lorenzana, also known as “Nostalg!a”, is a DJ for the Knights of the Turntables and played a set before the show.

Students brought blankets and chairs to sit in the grass area in front of Memory Mall, getting cozy in the 50 degree weather.

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UCF to add pass or fail grading system in some classes

A pass or fail grading system was put in place for the spring 2020 semester when the world shut down at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to UCF’s website.

The university decided to implement this satisfactory/unsatisfactory system to help students transition and continue their education online without worrying about their letter grades, Vice Provost Theodorea Berry said.

“During the spring 2020 semester when (the) S/U policy was instituted, there were no students placed on acad
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"We need to quantify a very serious problem:" Faculty Senate addresses student success

The effects of COVID-19 have not just impacted the world, but also the ability of students to be able to solve simple word problems, said Dennis Filler, engineering associate lecturer.

Filler said there is an issue present in the engineering department — they are receiving students who may not have the keys to succeed. He said with the mixture of COVID and students being from a generation that follows "No Child Left Behind" — these students, within six sections of 150 students in each section,