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Swift shines at Amway Arena

There was no shortage of boots or sundresses Friday night when Taylor Swift's Fearless Tour stopped into Amway Arena. Full story

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Men's basketball's comeback attempt falls short in home finale

On an emotional senior night, the UCF men's basketball team dropped its home finale against East Carolina 68-66 at the UCF Arena on Tuesday night. Full story

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NIDform

NIDs could be replaced for elections

SGA seeks signature switch

Using student Network IDs to gain signatures to run in Student Government Association elections could become as obsolete as dial-up Internet. Full story

Jen

Kiss and Tell

Man up

There are very few conversations that can get my old self riled up these days. Talk of politics and religion don’t even come close to making me feel as livid as talk of “who wears the pants” in relationships. Full story

Matt

Matt's Matinee

Hurt Locker, Jeff Bridges top 2010 Oscar picks

Get your big-name designer suit or half-million dollar gown ready, because it’s time for the Oscars. Full story

Jen

The Minor Fall, the Major Lift

All by myself

There is a first time for everything. I never thought I would be standing next to the bar at the House of Blues seeing Brandi Carlile and the Indigo Girls by myself, but that is exactly where I found myself Saturday night. Full story

Mike

Off the Bench

So, about that hockey, eh?

Sunday was a big day for me. Not big in the “my girlfriend is pregnant” way, or big in an “I just got the job promotion of a lifetime” way. Full story

Fowler

Fowler Than the Rest

He is your cool, foul and awesome uncle Bob

Celebrity. Our country is obsessed with it. With the fast-paced world of e-mail, blogging and texting, we can keep up to date with all the comings and goings of Hollywood. Full story

Cassie

Dogs, Dishes, Divorce and Deadlines

The 'D-Bomb': Why does the word 'Date' hit me like a four-letter word?

In an age of instant gratification, our generation grew up microwaving Ramen noodles. We went from three channels on TV to more than 300 and these days, there is an app for just about everything. Full story

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*UPDATE* Biology building cleared, air conditioner to blame

Biological Sciences Building evacuated due to odor

The Biological Sciences building has reopened after officials from the Orange County Hazardous Materials team determined the strange odor was not chemical-related.

Student arrested for allegedly making fake bomb for class

A UCF student was arrested Saturday night at an Ocala movie theater for allegedly leaving a fake bomb in his pickup truck, News 13 is reporting. 2 comments

Student dies while diving in underwater cave

A UCF student has died after going missing during a dive Friday night, News Channel 13 is reporting. 2 comments

ASF Budget Committee meeting live blog

Click here for the live blog from today's meeting.

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Students hold rally against future budget cuts

UCF joined universities across the country in a nationwide protest against cuts to education funding in front of Millican Hall on Thursday. 8 comments

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*UPDATE* SGA Senate passes resolution on third reading opposing mandatory health insurance at UCF

The Student Government Association Senate passed Resolution 42-17 on third reading, officially opposing mandatory health insurance at UCF, on Thursday during a meeting. The final vote for the resolution was 24-14. 7 comments

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UCF Provost Terry Hickey withdraws from final three at FAU

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Provost and Executive Vice President Terry Hickey has withdrawn his application from the pool of three candidates for president position at Florida Atlantic University.

SGA Senate live blog

Click here for the live blog from tonight's meeting.

Hundreds of students attend UCF's first roller skating night

Spring break may still be days away, but the Campus Activities Board couldn’t wait to get the festivities started.

UCF Health Services partners with UF pharmacy students to offer free health screenings

The UCF Health Services Pharmacy hosted free blood pressure, pre-diabetes and skin analysis screenings on the Student Union patio on Wednesday.

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Marines

Central Florida teachers go to boot camp

When a Marine Corps recruit steps off the Blue Bird bus in Parris Island, S.C., they are told, “I, me, or my, are no longer part of your vocabulary.”

Bug Closet

UCF Biology department boasts one big bug collection held in "Bug Closet"

About 69,292 beetles, 17,561 flies and 529 roaches are just a few of the species that call UCF’s collection of arthropods — known as the Bug Closet — their home.

Robberies near Full Sail prompt caution at UCF

A late night walk or bike ride home from night classes, or even a moment outside for a cell phone conversation after the sun goes down seem like harmless activities for a college student.
However, to a thief or robber, such activities mean opportunity, and according to UCF Police and the Orange County Sheriff’s Crime Analysis Department, similar situations have led to about a dozen robberies and attacks in the Full Sail area since Dec. 1.

Socialist philosophy rings at UCF with YCL

When Thomas Hellinger came to UCF in the fall of 2009, he and his comrades saw a need for equality on campus.
Hellinger, a senior computer science major, formed the Young Communist League at UCF in an effort to bring together those who support socialist philosophy over capitalism.

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U-Choose

Should another form of ID be used to get signatures for SGA elections?

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Sports

Women's basketball defeats Marshall, moves to second round of C-USA tourney

The UCF women's basketball team pulled off a 59-57 come-from-behind win over Marshall in the first round of the C-USA tournament Monday.

Women's basketball vs. Marshall live blog

C-USA Women's Tournament

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Baseball falls to Central Michigan, can’t avoid sweep

After winning seven of their first eight games to start the season, the Knights dropped their fourth straight and were swept by Central Michigan following a 7-4 loss at home Sunday.

Baseball shut out at home, loses three in a row

The UCF bats were held at bay on Saturday afternoon, losing to Central Michigan 3-0 at Jay Bergman Field.

Baseball stumbles in 11-5 loss vs. Central Michigan

UCF racked up more errors than runs in a 11-5 loss vs. the Central Michigan Chippewas on Friday evening.

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Women's golf nabs sixth place at home

The UCF women’s golf team finished in a tie for sixth out of 17 teams Tuesday at the UCF Challenge at the RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento, the team’s only home tournament of the year.

baseball

Offense, bullpen lead baseball's comeback

Windy conditions affected UCF’s baseball game against Duquesne with dropped fly balls and a total of three errors.

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We need parking lot rules of engagement

The university needs to publish rules about how to obtain and claim a parking spot before someone dies.

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Campus no place for firearms

This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for a case on gun control.

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NIDs inefficient for elections

While reviewing the article on Network Identification Numbers being required with signatures a certain old saying came up, “If it isn’t broke, then don’t fix it.”

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Variety

Party at Mardi Gras close to home

If you can’t make it to New Orleans this year, Universal Studios offers a Mardi Gras celebration that will surely make you utter those now famous words “Who Dat?”

Don't go too far this spring break, stick to the sunny south

With the weather still bogging down Florida with sporadic thunderstorms and surprisingly chilly conditions, northern travel for spring break seems to be no longer an option.

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