Amiallana Justus's Journalism Portfolio

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

UCF Theatre dissects the meaning behind "The Last Firefly"

UCF acting majors freshman Cruz Donovan (left) and junior Micah Brown (right) rehearse a scene where the character Kuroko puts a blanket on the character Boom on Tuesday at the UCF Black Box theatre. The play was originally created by Naomi Lizuka and focuses on the themes of learning to let go and inner strength.

The Charge • 6th March 2025

UCF Theatre dissects the meaning behind "The Last Firefly"

UCF acting majors freshman Cruz Donovan (left) and sophomore Faviana Vásquez (right) play as their respective characters Boom and Lightning during rehearsal on Tuesday at the UCF Black Box theatre. The play focused on the main character Boom looking for his father Thunder and trying to understand why he left.

The Charge • 6th March 2025

UCF Theatre dissects the meaning behind "The Last Firefly"

UCF acting majors freshman Cruz Donovan (left) and sophomore Faviana Vásquez (right) rehearse for "The Last Firefly" on Tuesday before the performance at the UCF Black Box Theatre. In the rehearsal, the character Lightning discovered that the character Boom was the son of Thunder in this scene.

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 • 6th March 2025

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

Mei-Shyuan Chiou warms up before her performance of "Wind Across the Mountain" by Keiko Abe on Thursday night at the Performing Arts Center Music building. Chiou answered any questions the students had about her six-mallet technique on the marimba during her performance later that day.

The Charge • 4th March 2025

Chroma Culture returns, showcasing the arts for LGBTQ+ community

Students gather around at the Chroma Culture event to look at Jax Star's artwork Wednesday at Memory Mall. This event created a safe space for students to be creative and learn about music and art.

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 • 4th March 2025

Chroma Culture returns, showcasing the arts for LGBTQ+ community

Anthony Rossmeyer, freshman aerospace engineering major, (left) and Mitchell Smith, freshman computer science major, (right) warm up for their performance as Pantheion. They played their song "Ambrosia" at Chroma Culture Wednesday evening at Memory Mall.

The Charge • 26th February 2025

Students share appreciation for UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival

The Bronx Horns look at the audience as they get ready to play during the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival on Friday at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media auditorium. This two-day jazz event included performances from Mitch Frohman, The Bronx Horns, Pat Bianchi, Rodney Jones, McClenty Hunter and Jeff Rupert

The Charge • 26th February 2025

Students share appreciation for UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival

The Bronx Horns perform smooth jazz during the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media auditorium on Friday night. They played a total of 10 songs, which included a cover of "Evil Ways" by Santana

The Charge • 26th February 2025

UCF’s Downtown Student Life hosts a Glow Jam

Students try out an oxygen bar at the UCF Downtown campus during the Glow Jam event Thursday night. This activity consisted of breathing in concentrated oxygen through a nasal cannula in order to relax.

The Charge • 26th February 2025

UCF’s Downtown Student Life hosts a Glow Jam

Students play Jenga at the Glow Jam event hosted by Downtown Student Life on Thursday night. Programming coor

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

Sarah Accius, senior legal studies and public relations double major, raises her hands to music being played during the karaoke event on Feb. 17 at the Multicultural Student Center. Accius said this event was meant to build relationships and help students bond with each other.

The Charge • 24th February 2025

Multicultural Student Center puts on karaoke for students to enjoy

Fredesndie Benoze, senior biology major (left), and Emanuella Dolcine, junior medical laboratory science major (right), get ready to perform during the karaoke event at the Multicultural Student Center on Feb. 17. Benoze sang one of Beyoncé's famous songs, "Irreplaceable," while Dolcine operated the karaoke machine.

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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

A few UCF students wear sashes indicating they are a part of the prom court during the prom event hosted by Late Knights on Friday at the Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union. Students' applications were reviewed through Late Knights, and finalists were then chosen to be a part of the prom court.

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 • 13th February 2025

College prom gives students a new experience

UCF students and guests dance at prom hosted by Late Knights on Friday in the Pegasus Ballroom. Students danced to the songs that were played such as Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A." and Cupid's "Cupid Shuffle."

The Charge • 30th January 2025

Celebrating the Lunar New Year at UCF

The Chinese American Student Association plays a Chinese game known as mahjong at the Student Union on Sunday. The Lunar New Year event included different organizations such as the Multicultural Student Center, Asian Student Association and Japanese Heritage Student Association.

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 • 30th January 2025

Celebrating the Lunar New Year at UCF

Student organizations collaborate Lunar New Year at the Student Union on Sunday. This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Snake.

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