Guilherme Hiray Leal

NSM Today • 3rd April 2022

UCF military community reflects on Ukraine-Russia conflict, seeks support

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, members of the UCF military community reflected on how the conflict was impacting people who were not directly involved.

WKMG-TV News 6 | ClickOrlando.com • 20th March 2022

With help from historical figures to Disney princesses, UCF program inspires women leaders

A UCF program has been highlighting and inspiring women leaders for more than a decade. The UCF LEAD Scholars Academy’s Inspire Women’s Leadership Program focuses on leadership topics related to the enhancement and empowerment of women in leadership.

WKMG-TV News 6 | ClickOrlando.com • 19th February 2022

Capturing the George Floyd protests, new Orlando gallery asks, ‘What do you want to say?’

Photographer John Noltner used to live just 11.6 miles south of where George Floyd was killed in May 2020. As people from around the country traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and to protest police brutality, Noltner brought his camera and asked a simple question: “What do you want to say?” His photographs eventually became the “Uprooting Prejudice: Faces of Change” gallery.

NSM Today • 17th January 2022

What do the returning seniors bring to UCF Football in 2022?

With an extra year of eligibility, four UCF football players decided to return for another season in Orlando.

Orlando Sentinel • 24th November 2021

UCF football forges strong bond with military community after Appreciation Day

UCF football celebrated the military community during the game versus UConn on Nov. 20, 2021.

Orlando Sentinel • 19th November 2021

Thriving UCF women’s golf team leans heavily on diverse group

As the wind howls between the trees at the Twin Rivers Golf Club, the sound of multiple spoken languages connects the UCF women’s golf team. With 5 of 6 players being foreign students in fall 2021, coach Emily Marron said the upperclassmen international players could help when welcoming freshmen.

Orlando Sentinel • 21st October 2021

When UCF football fandom meets cosplay, it creates a superhero of sorts — The Knightalorian

The Knightalorian keeps walking around the Bounce House on UCF game days, fans stopping him to ask for pictures while admiring his costume. Although he is popular, they do not know who the man under the helmet is.

The Community Paper • 28th July 2021

College Park resident writes children's book

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, College Park resident Kyle Monahan stopped working night shifts and was now at home for his daughter’s bedtime. Every night he invented a new story to tell 4-year-old Kate. "Pamplemousse" was published and is now available in both paperback and virtual formats for Kindle versions on Amazon.

The Community Paper • 28th July 2021

New businesses coming to College Park this fall

Two vacant suites in College Park were being filled in fall 2021. Located on the corner of Edgewater Drive and Vassar Street, the businesses were a new plant store and a women’s clothing store. We spoke with representatives from both places. *Co-written with S.T. Cardinal

The Community Paper • 28th July 2021

People from College Park volunteer to keep community beautiful

Over 50 volunteers worked on cleaning up and landscaping the grounds of Aspire Health Partners’ College Park facility during a two-day event in June 2021.

The Community Paper • 28th June 2021

Lake Highland Prep head coach's highest honor is more than an award

After 10 years at Lake Highland Prep, Al Honor received one of the greatest honors in high school basketball: He was named the 2021 Naismith girls’ high school basketball coach of the year.

The Community Paper • 28th June 2021

Creative Village nears Phase I completion

With construction continuing throughout the pandemic, Creative Village was nearing its Phase I completion in June 2021, which developers believe will bring more jobs to the community. Craig Ustler, leader of the Creative Village Development LLC team, shared some updates on how the Phase I process was and what are some of the future plans for Creative Village.

NSM Today • 16th December 2020

A look on what UCF’s AAC opponents will bring to the 2020-21 women’s basketball season

2020-21 season preview of UCF's women's basketball opponents in the American Athletic Conference.

NSM Today • 8th December 2020

Who are the teams UCF Men’s Basketball will face in the 2020-21 AAC season?

2020-21 season preview of UCF's men's basketball opponents in the American Athletic Conference.

NSM Today • 19th November 2020

Young players make the most out of unexpected challenge on defense

After the dismissal of four defensive starters, players such as Tatum Bethune had a chance to shine in UCF’s 38-13 win versus Temple on Nov. 14, 2020.

NSM Today • 12th November 2020

UCF international students face new challenges due to remote work regulations

With COVID-19 cases increasing in the U.S., students such as Sasha Zholdakova decided to go back home in Ukraine. Like all UCF international students who left the U.S., her decision came with a price — not being able to work remotely from another country.

NSM Today • 16th October 2020

On the road, UCF prepares to bounce back in conference matchup against Memphis

Preview of the football game between UCF and Memphis on Oct. 17, 2020.

NSM Today • 1st October 2020

UCF student-employees and businesses voice concerns with limited capacity on game day

UCF student-employees shared their thoughts on UCF having limited capacity on home football games during the 2020 season.

NSM Today • 31st August 2020

Abroad, UCF international students choose different paths this Fall

Amid the pandemic, UCF international students remained overseas and decided to take alternative approaches for the fall semester. I spoke with two of those students, one from Curaçao and one from Vietnam.

NSM Today • 25th November 2020

Increase of Venezuelans at UCF goes beyond pursuing a degree

The number of Venezuelan Knights grew by 25% between fall 2019 and fall 2020, jumping from 294 to 369 total Venezuelan students at UCF.