https://reinanieves.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Reina NievesenTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/university-of-florida-researchers-to-use-python-radios-to-help-track-this-invasive-species-33651673With the help of United States Geological Survey, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and others, the large-scale project aims to allow for targeted removals and assessments of the impacts pythons have on native ecosystems. University of Florida wildlife scientists embark on a new program that just might change the game in python removal.A new project led by UF researchers will use built-in tracking devices, or "python radios," to allow for in-depth research to aid in pythonTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/university-of-florida-researchers-to-use-python-radios-to-help-track-this-invasive-species-33651673https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlandos-own-florida-rights-restoration-coalition-gets-nominated-for-the-nobel-peace-prize-33601858Local voting-rights organization the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize."It feels just like yesterday, we made history with the passage of Amendment 4 — now this?" said Desmond Meade, FRRC Executive Director, in a press statement. “To say we are humbled is an understatement, especially when we are being nominated during Black History Month by the same organization that nominated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the American Friends Service CoTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlandos-own-florida-rights-restoration-coalition-gets-nominated-for-the-nobel-peace-prize-33601858https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2023/06/19/youre-gonna-love-it-dreamgirls-to-rock-the-garden-theatre/WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The next show to premiere at the Garden Theatre, following successful runs of “Something Rotten!” and “Rock of Ages,” will be the iconic production of “Dreamgirls.” The show tells of the Dreams: Effie, Lorell and Deena, three young singers of color in a revolutionary 1960′s. You’ll follow the journey between these friends as they embark into the world of show business. Some iconic songs include “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “Family” and “I Am Changing.” “DreamgirlMon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2023/06/19/youre-gonna-love-it-dreamgirls-to-rock-the-garden-theatre/http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/rosen-college-accomplishes-new-hospitality-research-grant-opportunities/article_5c013256-4b1c-11ed-99ba-172a0a091bd4.htmlUCF Rosen College’s Dean Youcheng Wang addressed the approval of major grants in Thursday's annual State of the College Address. “Rosen College has increased its research grant opportunities,” Wang said. Over $10 million was promised in grants, compared to about $500,000 given to Rosen last year. With this boost, the dean said that partners and society see the benefits of research in the hospitality industry. Research from Rosen, along with other institutions, is shared with industry partnersTue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/rosen-college-accomplishes-new-hospitality-research-grant-opportunities/article_5c013256-4b1c-11ed-99ba-172a0a091bd4.htmlhttp://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/the-next-ceo-of-disney-how-a-student-turned-tiktok-into-her-dream/article_858d2bb0-339e-11ed-a939-abd73102d4d8.htmlAyJay Mulholland, a graduate hospitality management student who's also known as "Magically.AyJay" on TikTok, always expected to be trading in her bats for bows — Minnie bows, that is. AyJay's mother Tammy Mulholland said her daughter's love for Disney started at a young age with frequent park visits throughout the years. AyJay choosing a career at Disney didn't come as a surprise to mom. “Everything about her just exudes Disney,” Mrs. Mulholland said. As a Disney content creator and co-host oWed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/the-next-ceo-of-disney-how-a-student-turned-tiktok-into-her-dream/article_858d2bb0-339e-11ed-a939-abd73102d4d8.htmlhttp://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/inclusive-resource-and-rso-fair-sparks-student-engagement-at-ucf-downtown/article_9f5dbbb8-289a-11ed-9615-eb00d30f1d1c.htmlStudents at UCF Downtown are seeking opportunities to feel included on campus, and Tuesday's Registered Student Organization Fair brought just what they needed. “I just want all students coming together from different cultures and just bonding,” said freshman psychology major Aroosa Raza. Raza also said a student Muslim club is one of the organizations she hopes to see on campus. The clubs at the RSO Fair on UCF's Downtown Campus rallied in support of student involvement. Students were encourThu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/inclusive-resource-and-rso-fair-sparks-student-engagement-at-ucf-downtown/article_9f5dbbb8-289a-11ed-9615-eb00d30f1d1c.htmlhttp://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/they-are-ridiculous-students-petition-garners-signatures-to-change-rwc-dress-code/article_60b426fe-8e0d-11ec-a656-ef8f58fd83f5.htmlA UCF student's change.org petition calls for a revision in the athletic attire allowed in the Recreation and Wellness Center. In the petition's tags, freshman emerging media major Macy Martelli has called out UCF entities such as the RWC, President Alexander Cartwright, Student Government and Athletics Compliance. The petition has been pushed throughout UCF's campus and has amassed over 470 signatures. Martelli stated in her petition that she was recently kicked out of the gym "due to exposuWed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100http://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/life/they-are-ridiculous-students-petition-garners-signatures-to-change-rwc-dress-code/article_60b426fe-8e0d-11ec-a656-ef8f58fd83f5.html