TDT Media • 28th November 2024

Charging Ahead: UCF Knights Shine at Southern Regional Swim Championships

On November 9-10, 2024, the UCF Knights Swim Club took center stage at the 2024 College Club Swimming Southern Regional Championship, hosted by FSU Club Swimming. Swimmers from across the region arrived ready to compete, and the Knights showcased incredible skill and determination. Despite competing with a moderate-sized roster, UCF secured an impressive third-place finish, trailing only the Florida Swim Club (UF) and FSU Club Swim. Their hard work and dedication paid off, delivering standout pe...

TDT Media • 21st November 2024

Scoring Goals and Breaking Barriers: Alex Smith's Journey at UCF

When I sat down with Alex Smith, his calm demeanor and thoughtful approach to life quickly stood out. At just 23 years old, Alex has already made a lasting impression at UCF as both a graduate student in communication and a leader for the Knights’ soccer team. During our conversation, he shared his journey, from discovering his love for soccer at age 10 to balancing the intense demands of graduate school and athletics.His older brother’s collegiate career sparked Alex’s passion for soccer. Seein...

TDT Media • 28th September 2024

Drew Hansen: A Rising Star on the Field and Beyond

University of Central Florida sophomore Drew Hansen, originally from Cleveland, North Carolina, has been making a name for himself, whether on the field or in the classroom. Hansen is currently studying biomedical science, which is not the easiest major one can study. Balancing his academic pursuits with his passion for soccer is not easy, but he does it because of his love for the sport, which runs deep in his family. His mother, a former collegiate soccer player, and his older siblings inspire...

TDT Media • 11th September 2024

Diving Into Success: The Journey Of UF Sophomore Conor Gesing

Conor Gesing didn’t start out as a diving prodigy, but the University of Florida sophomore has become a college champion through grit and passion. His story is full of unexpected beginnings, countless hours of hard work, and a drive that continues to push him toward greatness. I had the opportunity to sit down with Conor and reflect on his diving journey thus far. Like any young athlete, Gesing’s path to diving wasn’t exactly straightforward. Gesing tried every sport imaginable as a kid, but non...

TDT Media • 23rd August 2024

Remembering AI Attles: The Heart and Soul of the Warriors, dead at 87.

Tuesday marked a sad day for NBA fans as we said goodbye to an absolute legend of the sport. Alvin Attles passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. “Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy within the game of basketball and the Bay Area community, but especially as a family man and humanitarian,” stated the Golden State Warriors on Instagram. “We mourn his loss alongside his wife, Wilhelmina, son Alvin, and all who knew and loved him.” Attles spent a decade with the Warriors in various ways. He bega...

TDT Media • 13th August 2024

Tom Daley Bids Farwell To Diving: Five Time Olympian Announces Retirement

Five-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley officially announced his retirement from the diving platform on Monday, August 12, 2024. The 30-year-old British Olympian cemented himself as a legend of the sport. Debuting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the age of fourteen. Daley went on to make five Olympic appearances, winning five medals in that span: three bronzes, a silver, and a gold. Daley initially stepped away from the pool after his Olympic victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. However, he retur...

Glasse Factory • 18th March 2024

What Inspired Telling Secrets’ Upcoming Single, “Fall Behind”

Released on October 27, 2023, the emo-tinged modern rock band Telling Secrets, formed by Vik Kovacs, released their newest single “Fall Behind.” The inspiration for the track comes from Kovacs’ journeys and travels from “parts of the UK in addition to Los Angeles,” as stated in an article from Obscure Sound.


The song releases a “transient-feeling journey that lends to his material’s themes, drawn from the frustrations of moving halfway across the world,” as an article from Obscure Sound state...

Glasse Factory • 10th March 2024

My Experience at a four day NASA Social Event

On Tuesday, March 5th,2024, I loaded up my Buick Enclave and drove five hours to Merritt Island, Florida, as a selected member ​of a NASA Social event. This event was explicitly dedicated to the SpaceX Crew-8 launch. Over the course of the four days at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), I saw facilities up close and personal and met people from all walks of life. Here is my breakdown of every day’s events and the events leading up to the launch!


Day 1: To begin this journey, I and the other NASA Soc...

Glasse Factory • 25th February 2024

What Can We Expect from Lizzy McAlpine’s New Album, “Older”?

Lizzy McAlpine is an artist who has taken the world by storm since 2020. Lizzy began to gain recognition and fame by sharing original songs and covers on SoundCloud and YouTube. After establishing a loyal fan base, Lizzy created and released her first album titled “Give Me A Minute,” which gained positive feedback and made her become a rising pop star in the music industry. 


After Lizzy’s first successful album, “Give Me A Minute,” became a sensation, she created her second album, “Five Secon...

Glasse Factory • 10th February 2024

Everything you should know about the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show

Over 100 million fans from various backgrounds will be tuning in to watch this year’s Super Bowl and the highly streamed halftime show. Usher will be performing during the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. However, one question remains: who will be joining Usher on stage?


The heavily decorated musical sensation has expressed his excitement to see R&B music finally get the credit it deserves center stage during the most streamed sporting event of the year. In...

Glasse Factory • 2nd February 2024

Countdown to the 66th annual Grammy Awards: What is to come?

The 66th annual Grammy Awards are less than 72 hours away. With so many headlining artists, talented nominees, and Grammy week events, we have done a deep dive to break down what’s to come. 


The Grammy Premiere event will kick off the nights of glitz and glam and everything music. This event, according to the Recording Academy website, is “hosted by Justin Tranter and will feature performances by Adam Blackstone, Brandy Clark, Sheila E., Kirk Franklin, Robert Glasper, J. Ivy, Bob James, Laufe...