Amiallana Justus's Journalism Portfolio

The Charge • 12th September 2025

UCF students plant flags along Reflecting Pond to acknowledge suicide deaths

More than 1,200 yellow and green flags covered the area around the Reflecting Pond at UCF following the school's Field of Memories event on Wednesday in remembrance of those who have died from suicide.The flags placed by students featured encouraging messages ranging from “You are not alone!” and “It will get better!” to help students who might be feeling detached from the world. The Downtown Campus held a Field of Memories event during the same time.
Jeffrey McCary, a licensed clinical...

The Charge • 9th September 2025

UCF hosts RSO fair to kick off Family Weekend

Incoming UCF freshmen and their families filled the Pegasus Ballroom on Friday to learn more about UCF and different registered student organizations during the first day of UCF's Family Weekend.According to the Family Weekend itinerary, more than 70 RSOs attended the event, from the Knights Rock Band to the Taekwondo Club at UCF.
Family Weekend included events such as fun activities with prize spinners, candies, gifts and the opportunity for students to walk around with their families a...

The Charge • 7th April 2025

UCF hosts Florida French Horn Festival

UCF's horn ensemble plays different techniques such as octaves and harmonics throughout their piece. The event consisted of French horn masterclasses that guest artist Michelle Baker came to demonstrate.

The Charge • 1st April 2025

UCF assistant professor hits the piano keys, igniting student inspiration

Dr. Sun-A Park puts on a recital at the Rehearsal Hall Thursday night for students to enjoy. Park rehearsed the song "Variations and Fugue in E-Flat Major Op.35 'Eroica'" by composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

The Charge • 6th March 2025

UCF Theatre dissects the meaning behind "The Last Firefly"

UCF students Cruz Donovan, freshman acting major (left), and Erica Cruz, sophomore musical theatre major (right), rehearse for "The Last Firefly" on Tuesday before the performance at the UCF Black Box Theatre. In the rehearsal, the characters Boom and Monkey tried to find a way to contact the character Lightning using fireflies.

The Charge • 6th March 2025

Mei-Shyuan Chiou performs six-mallet technique for UCF students

Mei-Shyuan Chiou practices "Komodo" by Robert Peterson before her performance Thursday night at the Performing Arts Center Music building. Chiou played multiple songs, which included "Ma Olah" by Chiung-Ying Chang and "Flame Dance" by Wen-Jen Huang.

The Charge • 4th March 2025

Chroma Culture returns, showcasing the arts for LGBTQ+ community

Charlie Ha, freshman political science major, showcases his art of sunsets and sunrises in a variety of colors Wednesday evening at Memory Mall. He said he paints his emotions through his art and uses it to express the world we live in.

The Charge • 26th February 2025

Students share appreciation for UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival

Jazz musicians Pat Bianchi (left), jazz studies faculty at UCF director Jeff Rupert (middle) and assistant professor McClenty Hunter (right) play during the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival. Rupert played a flipped melody of Johnny Griffin's song "Gigi," which he changed to "Go Go," on the saxophone at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media auditorium on Saturday.

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The Charge • 24th February 2025

Multicultural Student Center puts on karaoke for students to enjoy

Nicholas Bohn, junior communications major, sings at the karaoke event in the Multicultural Student Center on Feb. 17. Bohn performed Frank Sinatra's song, "You Make Me Feel So Young."

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The Charge • 14th February 2025

BCM hosts Galentine's Day for Valentine's Day

A group of students take pictures at the Reflecting Pond during the Galentine's Day event on Monday. There were activities such as bracelet making and flower crowns that were a variety of colors.

The Charge • 13th February 2025

College prom gives students a new experience

UCF students dance during prom hosted by Late Knights on Friday at the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union. Megan Dever, executive director of Late Knights, said this prom was meant for those who missed their high school prom due to COVID-19.

The Charge • 30th January 2025

Celebrating the Lunar New Year at UCF

The Celestial Lion Dancers perform at the Student Union on Sunday evening. The performers of the Celestial Lion Dancers were students from University High School.

The Charge • 20th November 2024

Book talk by UCF professor highlights conflict in Kashmir

Dr. Amrita Ghosh, assistant professor of South-Asian Literature, gets ready to present her book talk about the Kashmir conflict Thursday at the Student Union.

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The Charge • 26th February 2025

UCF’s Downtown Student Life hosts a Glow Jam

Christine Bellinfonte, sophomore digital media major, eats cotton candy that was served at Glow Jam on Thursday night. The Glow Jam had snacks such as cotton candy, pizza and canned sodas.

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