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Crepusculum Codex | “Goodness You Can Crunch!” – Episode 1

The Patriot Press

Content Warning: This story contains mild body horror, brief violence and unsettling themes, including mentions of blood, infection and cannibalism. By October, Sally had gotten very good at pretending Beauregarde’s Potato Chips was temporary. She had been working there for two months, which was long enough to learn everybody’s business and short enough that

Back on Campus: Kick-Off to Fall | The Patriot Podcast – Ep. 4

The Patriot Press

The Patriot Press continues its multimedia initiative with the release of Episode 4 of The Patriot Podcast. In this short broadcast, host Ashley Brace kicks off the fall semester with a look at what’s happening around the College of Central Florida, including upcoming events, Patriots athletics and recent campus news. The episode highlights events and opport

Patriot Clothing Closet Gets a Fresh Start

The Patriot Press

OCALA, FL – What started as a summer cleanup of the Patriot Clothing Closet turned into a 9-day project that gave the space – and its clothing – a new lease on life. The Patriot Press planned and executed the cleanup initiative, bringing together members of The Patriot Press, CF students and members of the...

The De-Crime Duo vs. The Red Mist – Chapter 3

The Patriot Press

Back at the Thomas residence, Super-Duper just finished his fifth serving of Anna-Lee’s biscuits and gravy. “I gotta say, Mrs. Thomas, that was, without a doubt, the best biscuits and gravy I’ve ever had. And I don’t talk about food lightly,” Super-Duper said to her. Mrs. Thomas was flattered and gave a smile to show...

The Patriot Makes Surprise Debut at Constitution Day Celebration

The Patriot Press

OCALA, FL – College of Central Florida students came for Constitution trivia Wednesday and left having met the newest member of the Patriot family. The Student Activities Board’s Constitution Day celebration on Sept. 16 gave students an afternoon of trivia, snacks, prizes and voter registration – with a surprise guest waiting at the end of...

A Block From the Past: Revisiting “Newbies”

The Patriot Press

There is a particular kind of nostalgia that comes from returning to something you loved when the internet was a little stranger. Before Minecraft videos became polished productions with elaborate editing, massive servers and professional-looking thumbnails, there was a period when a few friends, a game and an idea were enough to make a show. “Newbies,”...

Patriot Press Journalists Recognized in Statewide Journalism Awards

The Patriot Press

OCALA, FL – Two journalists with ties to The Patriot Press were recognized for their work at the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Sunshine State Awards on Aug. 29. Ashley Brace, Editor-in-Chief of The Patriot Press, earned first place in the College Arts & Entertainment Review category. CF graduate and former Editor-in-Chief Amber Battillo was...

The De-Crime Duo vs. The Red Mist – Chapter 2

The Patriot Press

Back in the sky, the red boy was still flying at Mach 3+, with Super-Duper still holding on to him. Super climbed towards the red boy’s back and punched him to the ground, trying to make him land. However, this just gave the red boy a chance to grab Super and throw him higher into...

The De-Crime Duo vs. The Red Mist – Chapter 1

The Patriot Press

Super-Duper and Whisper-Whiskers were having a relatively uneventful day. They were lounging around their top-secret headquarters, located underneath an abandoned mansion in the middle of the forest on the outskirts of Steelwood City. But when they turned on the TV, they witnessed something major happening on the news. “There have been sightings of a mysteri

UPDATED: CF Ocala Campus Evacuated

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UPDATE: The College of Central Florida’s Ocala Campus has been confirmed safe by the Ocala Police Department following an investigation into a bomb threat. Students and employees may now return to campus to collect their belongings. Classes and activities at all CF campuses remain canceled for Aug. 28, with regular operations scheduled to resume Monday,...

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