https://www.paigebright.comRSS Feed for Paige BrightenWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/10/28/photos-angie-nixon-hosts-march-to-the-polls-at-ucf/ORLANDO | University of Central Florida students gathered at Memory Mall on Oct. 28 in preparation for “March to the Polls” with U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, Representative Anna V. Eskamani and U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/10/28/photos-angie-nixon-hosts-march-to-the-polls-at-ucf/https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/10/19/photos-come-out-with-pride-hosts-its-22nd-festival-in-downtown-orlando/ORLANDO | Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the 22nd year of Come Out with Pride on Oct. 17 at Lake Eola Park from noon to 9:30 p.m.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/10/19/photos-come-out-with-pride-hosts-its-22nd-festival-in-downtown-orlando/https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/10/19/photos-community-members-attend-no-kings-protest-in-downtown-orlando/ORLANDO | Hundreds of protesters gathered at Orlando City Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a “No Kings” rally on Oct. 17.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/10/19/photos-community-members-attend-no-kings-protest-in-downtown-orlando/https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/students-claim-they-were-denied-opportunity-to-speak-at-board-of-trustees-meeting/article_14646ef8-2921-4014-aaba-84793fb50b5e.htmlTwo UCF students and one Valencia College student took to social media after they were denied a public comment at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 24 after the meeting was adjourned early.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/news/students-claim-they-were-denied-opportunity-to-speak-at-board-of-trustees-meeting/article_14646ef8-2921-4014-aaba-84793fb50b5e.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/ras-aren-t-machines-the-life-of-ucf-resident-assistants/article_2a3f5240-f375-4a15-bbcb-9c545c347c5c.htmlResident Assistants, also known as Resident Advisors, play a crucial role in a first-time college student’s transition. Resident Assistants are student employees living in dormitories to support campus residents, many of whom are living away from home for the first time.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/ras-aren-t-machines-the-life-of-ucf-resident-assistants/article_2a3f5240-f375-4a15-bbcb-9c545c347c5c.htmlhttps://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/09/22/renaissance-theatres-nosferatu-the-citadel-and-vbar-return-for-6th-year/For its sixth year, the immersive, 360-degree experience of “Nosferatu: The Citadel” and VBar returns to the Renaissance Theatre Company through Nov. 7.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/09/22/renaissance-theatres-nosferatu-the-citadel-and-vbar-return-for-6th-year/https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/09/15/new-wave-cabarets-tim-curry-burlesque-tribute-to-bid-farewell-to-a-legend/It might not be easy to have a good time, but don’t fret- New Wave Cabaret’s “Spicy Curry: A Tim Curry Burlesque Tribute” is here to cure your blues of boredom and show you a glimpse into the glamorous and glorious legacy of Tim Curry.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://watermarkoutnews.com/2026/09/15/new-wave-cabarets-tim-curry-burlesque-tribute-to-bid-farewell-to-a-legend/https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/phantasmagoria-go-big-for-reprise-of-hit-punk-musical-american-idiot-at-dr-phillips-center/Punk rock attitude is coming to the Dr. Phillips Center’s stage with an updated and revived locally-powered production of Green Day’s American Idiot at the Dr. Phillips Center, running from Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 20-23.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/phantasmagoria-go-big-for-reprise-of-hit-punk-musical-american-idiot-at-dr-phillips-center/https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/waterparks-met-fans-and-signed-albums-until-nearly-3-a-m-at-park-ave-cds/Decked out in their best band merch, a legion of Parxies (for those not in the know, Waterparks fans) from all over the city and, indeed, the country stormed Park Ave CDs in Audubon Park Wednesday. Waterparks, a three-piece pop-punk band from Texas currently on the road for a multi-city record signing and meet-and-greet tour, made a stop in Orlando Wednesday to sign records and greet fans.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/waterparks-met-fans-and-signed-albums-until-nearly-3-a-m-at-park-ave-cds/https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/things-to-do/just-in-time-for-juneteenth-award-winning-musical-lenox-ave-is-back-on-an-orlando-stage/New and vibrant artistic sounds and visions, an expansion of civil rights, and a celebration of the new and the next in Black culture all converged in 1920s and ’30s New York City as the Harlem Renaissance. This incredible creative movement will be revisited on a local stage this week, with a new production of Orlando-born stage musical Lenox Ave.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/things-to-do/just-in-time-for-juneteenth-award-winning-musical-lenox-ave-is-back-on-an-orlando-stage/https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/the-southern-fried-poetry-slam-competition-makes-its-orlando-debut-this-week/The ringing endorsement of a snap, the modest approval of an “mm-hmm,” the hearty affirmation of a clap and cheer. Get your reactions ready, because a kinetic style of poetry-as-performance is about to “slam” into Orlando.  Slam poetry — the art of enhanced storytelling and performed verse — is a creative discipline in which poets take to the stage, embodying their words through passionate and direct performance. Words are emphasized in cadence, diction and bodily flow.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/the-southern-fried-poetry-slam-competition-makes-its-orlando-debut-this-week/https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/close-the-loop-on-waste-arboretums-clothing-swap-strives-for-sustainability/article_39fd7659-c548-48ba-af20-7cf91928754d.htmlThe UCF Arboretum hosted its annual spring clothing Swap Shop on Thursday and Friday at Memory Mall, giving students a place to donate old clothes and find some new clothes, all for free.From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, the Swap Shop provided an opportunity to give back to the community, rather than throw away lightly used second-hand clothing that still has more wear to come, according to the UCF Arboretum. Three tables lined Memory Mall with clothing in all shapes and sizes, from goin...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/close-the-loop-on-waste-arboretums-clothing-swap-strives-for-sustainability/article_39fd7659-c548-48ba-af20-7cf91928754d.htmlhttps://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2841,david-perry-s-lincoln-s-minister-of-mystery-henry-shelton-sanford-and-civil-war-intelligence-sanford-s-story-and-book-taThe City of Sanford, incorporated in 1877 by Henry Shelton Sanford, is home to brick-lined roads, local businesses, and bustling crowds on First Street.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2841,david-perry-s-lincoln-s-minister-of-mystery-henry-shelton-sanford-and-civil-war-intelligence-sanford-s-story-and-book-tahttps://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2842,staying-connected-with-spectrum-dani-kelsey-and-valhallan-e-sports-trainingValhallan E-Sports Training provides gamers of all ages with the opportunity to enhance their skills and to play against one another. Dani Kelsey of Valhallan’s Altamonte Springs location brings the community together, one game at a time.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2842,staying-connected-with-spectrum-dani-kelsey-and-valhallan-e-sports-traininghttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/sunrise-ucf-hosts-walkout-to-demand-raises-for-professors-end-of-ice-collaboration/article_1fda6a48-31cd-4d58-b8b9-bf4c09275b6b.htmlA student organization hosted a walkout on Friday at noon at Memory Mall, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement cooperation on campus and the lack of knowledge about where tuition money goes, as well as advocating that professors be given raises.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/sunrise-ucf-hosts-walkout-to-demand-raises-for-professors-end-of-ice-collaboration/article_1fda6a48-31cd-4d58-b8b9-bf4c09275b6b.htmlhttps://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2728,celebrating-one-year-of-the-orlando-health-center-for-women-and-babiesThe Orlando Health Center for Women and Babies celebrated its first year of service to the community, hosting an event to celebrate the occasion.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2728,celebrating-one-year-of-the-orlando-health-center-for-women-and-babieshttps://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2576,orlando-health-lake-mary-hospital-hosts-the-ninth-lake-mary-run-with-a-hero-5kAn early start time, a chill in the air, and fog on the rise were no stop to runners of all kinds from showing up for Lake Mary first responders.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2576,orlando-health-lake-mary-hospital-hosts-the-ninth-lake-mary-run-with-a-hero-5khttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/witness-gives-insight-into-orlando-halloween-shooting-1-year-later-when-did-we-lose-compassion/article_c0ab4c9e-7006-400b-9c84-f92f014719f8.htmlDuring the early hours of Nov. 1, 2024, a shooter opened fire on crowds of people celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando.Partygoers and Orlando residents scattered after hearing the shots fired. Nine people were shot, and one person was trampled while trying to get out of the streets. Two people were shot and killed during the attack, including 19-year-old UCF student Timothy Schmidt Jr.A UCF graduate, who wanted to remain anonymous, recalled the fear they felt while celebrating Halloween tha...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/witness-gives-insight-into-orlando-halloween-shooting-1-year-later-when-did-we-lose-compassion/article_c0ab4c9e-7006-400b-9c84-f92f014719f8.htmlhttps://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/culture/roughly-30-injuries-reported-during-this-years-spirit-splash-officials-say/article_33e08e9d-b7c5-48c3-a783-fdc4d6cf0f5d.htmlHundreds of students trekked into the Reflecting Pond's dangerous waters on Friday in hopes of securing a UCF treasure, a rubber duck, at Spirit Splash.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/culture/roughly-30-injuries-reported-during-this-years-spirit-splash-officials-say/article_33e08e9d-b7c5-48c3-a783-fdc4d6cf0f5d.html