Features

EnVi Media • 7th May 2024

The Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2024 Met Gala

Every year, the world’s most influential figures across industries convene at the prestigious Met Gala. Touted as American fashion’s most important night, the annual event inspires craftsmanship and creativity beyond limits, allowing designers and stars to shine. This year, the Met Gala’s theme, “The Garden of Time,” is paired with the Costume Institute “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibition, which takes a look at fashion across time. With the red carpet underway, EnVi rounds up the

EnVi Media • 8th April 2024

Artist Spotlight: Jen Mana on her Journey from TikTok Sensation to American Idol

Promising R&B singer Jen Mana discussed her songwriting, her experience on American Idol, and her latest single, “you still,” with EnVi.

EnVi Media • 10th February 2024

7 Artists Who Were Born in the Year of the Dragon

For the Lunar New Year, EnVi rounded up seven charismatic and self-assured stars who were born in the Year of the Dragon.

EnVi Media • 23rd December 2023

7 Books by AAPI Authors to Gift a Bookworm in the Holiday Season

This festive season, treat the bookworm in your life to the literary richness of AAPI voices with EnVi’s curated list of seven captivating books. From inspiring memoirs to thought-provoking novels, these works offer a range of perspectives and rich storytelling. Dive into these pages and share the joy of diverse storytelling with your loved ones during the holidays.

EnVi Media • 18th November 2023

7 Songs to Dive into DEAN’s Musical World

In anticipation of a new chapter in DEAN’s musical journey, EnVi is here with seven essential DEAN tracks that dive into the artist’s sonic world.

EnVi Media • 18th August 2023

Leon Thomas Shares the Soundtrack of His Life, "Electric Dusk"

Leon Thomas has made a name for himself as a critically acclaimed musician with songs such as “Snooze” by SZA, “nasty” by Ariana Grande and “Love All” by Drake under his production belt. Now, the multi-hyphenate star has released his debut solo album “Electric Dusk.” In a deep dive into his creative process, the multi-hyphenate discusses the inspiration behindhis album, the vulnerability in his songwriting, and the power of collaboration.

EnVi Media • 17th August 2023

SHINJIRO Opens Up About His Coming Out and New Single "Into the Light"

In a theater filled with over 2,000 fans in Tokyo, Japanese singer-songwriter SHINJIRO stood on stage and made a life-changing declaration: “I am a gay man.”

SHINJIRO spoke with EnVi about his coming out, the importance of mental health awareness, and his latest single “Into the Light.”

EnVi Media • 28th July 2023

For You Friday - Brand New Music from Rina Sawayama, Leon Thomas, Sadye, and Burna Boy

Team EnVi is here to roundup this week’s hottest music releases including Burna Boy's "BIG 7," MISAMO's "It's not easy for you," Leon Thomas' "Breaking Point Remix" featuring Victoria Monét, and SHOWNU X HYUNGWON's "Love me a Little."

EnVi Media • 7th July 2023

Artist Spotlight: Break the Norms with TOSHI

Singer-songwriter and producer TOSHI spoke with EnVi about his emergence as an artist, the hardships he has faced, his future plans, and his love for his fans.

EnVi Media • 4th July 2023

Cupsleeves and Camaraderie: The Bonding Power of K-pop Fan Events

One aspect of the K-pop fan scene that discerns itself from others is the events hosted by fans. Around the world, cupsleeve events are held to bring a sense of community to K-pop fans on a local level.

EnVi Media • 30th May 2023

TRENDZ Open Up about “NEW DAYZ” and Their Future Goals

K-pop boy group TRENDZ opened up to EnVi about their latest release, what makes them unique, and their future goals.

NSM Today • 27th April 2023

UCF alumna debuts award-winning first feature film 'Egghead & Twinkie'

UCF alumna Sarah Kambe Holland wrote, directed, produced and edited her debut feature film “Egghead & Twinkie.” Read all about the film, Holland's inspiration and the obstacles the “Egghead & Twinkie” team faced and overcame throughout the process of creating the film. Also hear from Sabrina Jie-A-Fa who plays Twinkie, Kristi League who edited the film and UCF film majors who saw the film.

NSM Today • 22nd April 2023

Photos: CAB hosts first-ever ‘I’m a Big Kid Now’ event

Students gathered at Memory Mall to take a trip down memory lane during the Campus Activity Board’s first “I’m a Big Kid Now” event on Friday evening.

The year 2000s-themed event featured various activities for attendees to participate in such as making their own slime, receiving glitter tattoos, jump roping and spinning a prize wheel. Knights on the Turntables also provided live music and later in the evening, CAB streamed the Disney movie “Sky High” for attendees to watch.

EnVi Media • 19th April 2023

SUGA Makes His Radio Broadcasting Debut With Apple Music

SUGA of BTS launched his first solo radio show “SUGA | Agust D Radio” on Apple Music on April 17. The South Korean rapper used both aliases in the title as he will be discussing how Min Yoongi – his legal name – became both SUGA and Agust D.

EnVi Media • 16th March 2023

Small Business Spotlight: 7 Black-Owned K-pop Merch Shops

EnVi is back with another Small Business Spotlight! We’ve rounded up seven Black-owned small businesses that sell fan-made merchandise inspired by a variety of K-pop groups and soloists. From decorated photocard holders to cosmetics, these shops have something for everybody.

NSM Today • 21st February 2023

Student founds event organizing company to help community

Evence Eliassaint was determined to make an impact in his community. His objective: to make it more fun.

The information technology sophomore said his hometown Port St. Lucie, Florida, didn’t have much means of entertainment for its residents. He said he was set to change that through his organization Stop Cappin Entertainment.

NSM Today • 18th February 2023

Photos: UCF bands compete in CAB’s Battle of the Bands

The second annual Battle of the Bands was hosted by the Campus Activity Board and Knight-Thon in the Pegasus Ballroom on Wednesday. Attendees had the opportunity to watch 10 bands perform and compete for the prize.

EnVi Media • 5th February 2023

7 Things to Know About BAEKHYUN

To celebrate the completion of his military enlistment, here are 7 things you need to know about BAEKHYUN.

Centric Magazine • 10th December 2022

Afterdark dance team offers insight on choreography routines

The Afterdark Dance Team is a “newly” formed diverse dance group consisting of five UCF students. While not officially a RSO, the members still consider themselves to be a club of self-taught dancers in hip-hop based choreography and intricate K-pop dances.

Centric Magazine • 5th December 2022

Representation matters: UCF filmmaker discusses Haitian culture in new Black Panther film

Representation in the media matters to many people in minority communities across the globe. UCF emerging media major Henry Severe was able to experience the reaction and importance of the Haitian representation in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Centric Magazine • 1st December 2022

The Little Marine Biologist

Antonia Ferguson is a 19-year-old international student from the Bahamas majoring in the marine and aquatic biology track. Uniquely, she is also a self-trained mermaid planning on receiving her Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Mermaid Course certificate by next summer.

Centric Magazine • 1st December 2022

A Severe Production

My four-page feature spread about a student's first short film and the timeline of how the student created it. This article was featured in UCF's Centric Magazine's Fall 2022 issue.

21st April 2021

Kladerman charms her way to the PR industry

Running through a haunted house at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights in complete fear not realizing where you’re heading, you find yourself backstage inside the makeup tent. There stands Jessica Kladerman turning actors into the horrific ghouls that led you there in the first place.