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CU Buffs Q&A: Shane Cokes talks first sack in Boulder, tough task vs. UCF offense
BOULDER — Shane Cokes has been a leader on the Colorado defense since his first day on campus. The Dartmouth transfer has been a consistent figure on the Buffaloes' defensive line and he was rewarded with his first sack at CU last week vs. Baylor. While preparing for another stout offense on the road at Central Florida, here’s everything Cokes had to say when meeting with the media: ...
UCF stands tough and together for Big 12 home opener with Colorado
As UCF enters the Big 12 home opener against Colorado with momentum that they struggled to sustain only a year ago. The come-from-behind win at TCU two weeks ago reinforced the team’s mantra of TNT: Tough and together. It also showcased UCF’s ability to handle adversity, an area where the Knights had fallen short in their first Big 12 season. “I feel like that win gave us a lot of confidence,” ...
Halloween at Leu Gardens: Happy Frights, Haunting Nights delight and scare
Tandem Halloween events return to Orlando’s Leu Gardens for a second year with more tricks and treats, plus a bigger footprint than last year’s offerings. Happy Frights and Haunting Nights land in Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis this season with family-friendly trick-or-treating and more sinister spirits lurking after dark — both presented by Creative City Project and the Memoir Agency. With ...
Odd job: Ripley rounds up more fast facts for new book
Ripley’s annual book of oddities and accomplishments is again on sale. The one features a car made out of wood, one exceptionally bendy British gal, a pickle-juice drinking competition and Pearl, a 5-inch-long chihuahua that lives in Orlando. “We just really want to celebrate diversity and everything different,” said Amanda Joiner, Ripley’s vice president of creative solutions. This year’s ...
CFCArts retrenches, refocuses as it makes financial progress
On its 14th anniversary, Central Florida Community Arts is making a comeback. Two months after revealing a financial crisis, CFCArts officials say they have have made up $500,000 of an estimated $600,000 budget gap for the year. “We’re not done,” interim executive director Justin Muchoney said. “But the progress is pretty remarkable.” He attributed the turnaround to community support, in ...
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