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Hi, I'm Mason!

A student journalist at the University of Central Florida

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ABOUT ME

I tell stories that capture the character of Central Florida, focusing on the moments that define its communities. I am the 2026 Scripps Howard Fund intern at Oviedo Community News, serving the Oviedo and Winter Springs areas. I previously served as the men’s basketball beat reporter and College of Sciences reporter for UCF’s student newspaper, The Charge. My work has also appeared in The Community Paper, which covers about 34 Orlando neighborhoods. I am working toward a B.A. in Print/Digital Journalism at the University of Central Florida, with an expected graduation in Fall 2026.

Recent Work

The Charge •

WATCH: How a UCF student began his draglesque journey, made debut at Extravaganza Knight

With the song "Made You Look" by Meghan Trainor blaring on the speakers, Jay Ayuk made his draglesque debut, blending the art of drag and burlesque.On Jan. 15 at Extravaganza Knight, a collaboration between Color Me Queer and Lavender Council celebrating the LGBTQ+ community through performance, Jay Ayuk, junior event management major, had spent months helping plan the event. Somewhere along the way, his plans shifted. 
"Something within me was telling me I want to perform," Ayuk said. "...
The Charge •

'The light in the match': How sports announcer Jeff Sharon energizes game-day experiences

When UCF public address announcer Jeff Sharon was a child, his mom found him watching sporting events with the volume turned down, calling games as if he were already a broadcaster.Years later, that same voice fills both Addition Financial Arena and Acrisure Bounce House.
Sharon’s voice is heard throughout both venues during live play and production elements, making it a consistent part of the game-day environment.“He’s kind of like the light in the match,” said Alex Cesarano, associate...
The Charge •

Fulks declares for NBA draft after record-breaking season

Former UCF fifth-year guard Themus Fulks announced via Instagram on Monday that he has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft following a historic season with the Knights.Fulks started in all 33 games, averaging 32.8 minutes and 14 points per game while leading the offense at point guard. His performance earned him All-Big 12 Third Team honors and a spot on the All-Newcomer Team.
He set UCF’s single-season assist record with 222, finishing 11th nationally in total assists and 10th in assists pe...

References

Please email me for the contact information of the following individuals:

Eric Adelson - UCF Professor of Journalism, Freelancer for The New York Times

Nick Georgoudiou - The Community Paper, Managing Editor

Megan Stokes - Oviedo Community News, Editor-in-Chief