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Things to do from Aug. 4 to Aug. 10
Things to do from Aug. 4 to Aug. 10Staying in town this week? Check out what's going on in Orlando!- Entertainment
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The end of an era: The Obamas represented the American Dream
The end of an era: The Obamas represented the American DreamThe end of an era is approaching. Our nation’s first African American president will be leaving the White House in a few short months.- Opinion
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UCF aims to raise $5 million for marine research center
UCF aims to raise $5 million for marine research centerUCF and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reached an agreement that will establish a conservation research facility at Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.- News
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UCF summer graduation schedule
UCF summer graduation scheduleBesides remembering to order a cap and gown and pick up ceremony tickets, UCF graduates will also need to remember the ceremony schedule.
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UCF Board of Trustees approve Clemente's revision of SGA amendment
UCF Board of Trustees approve Clemente's revision of SGA amendment Recent uncertainty concerning the power and role of UCF’s Student Government Association was quashed at the UCF Board of Trustees meeting Thursday.- News
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Photos: Open Knight Climb
Photos: Open Knight ClimbThe UCF Outdoor Adventure Center hosts an Open Knight Climb event at the Challenge Course on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. About 100 students gathered to conquer the high ropes course located on campus.- Entertainment
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Photos: To Knights, With Love event
Photos: To Knights, With Love eventAfter students write encouraging notes to students during a To Knights, With Love event with the Campus Cursive Chapter, the notes are placed around campus for Knights to find.- Entertainment
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Mother of UCF alumnus killed at Pulse makes gun control plea
Mother of UCF alumnus killed at Pulse makes gun control pleaChristine Leinonen, mother of late UCF alumnus Christopher "Drew" Leinonen, asked for common sense gun control and voiced her support for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. - News
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Mother of UCF alumnus killed at Pulse to speak at DNC
Mother of UCF alumnus killed at Pulse to speak at DNCOn June 12, Orlando lost UCF alumnus Christopher "Drew" Leinonen to the Pulse shooting, and tonight his mother, Christine Leinonen, will take to the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to speak on gun control. - News
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Commentary: UCF athletics is on the rise
Commentary: UCF athletics is on the riseUCF athletics is on the verge of becoming a national powerhouse.- Sports
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UCF alumnus set for NBA comeback
UCF alumnus set for NBA comeback Alumnus Jermaine Taylor is set for an NBA comeback.- Sports
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Knight’s Plaza, garage getting million-dollar makeover
Knight’s Plaza, garage getting million-dollar makeoverKnight’s Plaza, garage getting million-dollar makeover- News
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Critic's Corner: Daniel Radcliffe in 'Swiss Army Man'
Critic's Corner: Daniel Radcliffe in 'Swiss Army Man'"Swiss Army Man uses a dead body to deliver refreshingly human emotions."- Entertainment
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Broadway stars perform at Dr. Phillips to honor Pulse
Broadway stars perform at Dr. Phillips to honor PulseThe Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts became more than a cultural hub Monday night — it turned into place of healing for 2,700 Central Floridians.- Entertainment
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Peace Corps attracts UCF students
Peace Corps attracts UCF students
There are currently 21 FCU graduates serving as Peace Corps Volunteers in Cambodia, China, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kosovo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo and Tonga.- News
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CFF closing: Giant staff photo, archives and more
CFF closing: Giant staff photo, archives and moreHere's what former Future staffers need to know now that the CFF is closing.
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Things to do from July 28 to August 3
Things to do from July 28 to August 3Thursday, July 28 - Entertainment
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UCF Knights deck out cancer patient cribs
UCF Knights deck out cancer patient cribsUCF course teams up with Kids Beating Cancer to decorate hospital rooms- News
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The green thumbs behind UCF's blooming campus
The green thumbs behind UCF's blooming campusLandscape and Natural Resources team tends to UCF foliage, fauna- News
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Live Blog: SGA Senate Meeting 7/21/16
Live Blog: SGA Senate Meeting 7/21/16UCF's Student Government Association holds public, weekly senate meetings in the Student Union's Key West ballroom every Thursday at 7 p.m. during the spring and fall semesters. For the summer 2016 semester, SGA's Senate will convene at 7 p.m.- News
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Coach, player recognized for catching alleged peeping Tom
Coach, player recognized for catching alleged peeping Tom“You take on a wide receiver, time is not on your side in those cases,” UCF Police Chief Richard Beary said.- News
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Police: UCF student filmed underage girls in bathroom
Police: UCF student filmed underage girls in bathroomUCF student Jonathan Justin Hui was arrested yesterday for filming underage girls in the bathroom.- News
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Central Florida Future to cease publication
Central Florida Future to cease publicationAfter 48 years in circulation, the Central Florida Future will cease publication.- News
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New Politics, Natasha Leggero to perform at Pegasus Palooza
New Politics, Natasha Leggero to perform at Pegasus PaloozaWriter, actress and stand-up comedian Natasha Leggero will perform at the CFE Arena at the annual Pegasus Palooza comedy show at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
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Clinton is the sensible choice for progressives
Clinton is the sensible choice for progressivesAt the Democratic National Convention next week, the party will almost certainly nominate Hillary Clinton for president.
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