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News for March 4, 2010

Hickey

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The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Provost and Executive Vice President Terry Hickey has withdrawn his application from the pool of three candidates for president position at Florida Atlantic University.

 

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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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

News for March 1, 2010

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Mold forces move

Residents have to relocate this week

More than 20 students are being relocated from their Pegasus Landing apartments at UCF’s request after mold was discovered in one of the buildings.

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Changes planned for blue emergency lights

Several of UCF’s Emergency Blue Light Phones have been covered in trash bags in recent months as part of the university’s plan to standardize them and upgrade to a better power source.     

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Crêpe cart finds fixed home in Wackadoo’s

The Crêpe Royale food cart, which visits UCF’s Student Union every week, will be moving inside the Union for a more permanent stay.

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ASL minor and certificate suspended

Classes will continue through suspension

With too many students flooding too few classes, senior Ashley Miller finds herself in search of a new minor due to the suspension of the American Sign Language minor and certificate.

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$457k sign signals new project

Plans include more high-tech signage

The new marquee, built on Alafaya Trail near Greek Park, is the first part of a multi-year project dedicated to improving visitors’ experience, traffic flow and security at UCF, according to Grant Heston, the assistant vice president of UCF News & Information.

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DREAM

Students, supporters hand-deliver resolution

Debbie Laurens graduated from Lake Howell High School with a 4.0 GPA, AP and honors classes and enough scholarships to cover all her college costs, but a month before graduation she discovered she wouldn’t be able to go.

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Oviedo close to red-light cameras

A new ordinance from the City of Oviedo aims to enforce red light-running and prevent accidents by installing cameras to patrol busy intersections.

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Faculty earn higher salaries than Fla. average

UCF faculty salaries rank above the state average, according to a study conducted by The American Association of University Professors.

News for February 25, 2010

Millionaire

Millionaire contestant deals with new fame

Fifth graders sat at their desks in awe as they watched their teacher, Ms. Johnson, grace the television screen.
Kristin Johnson was on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? playing for $1 million.
“They think they have a TV star in their classroom,” said Kristin Johnson, senior elementary education major.

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Green fee passes legislative first step

Green Energy Fund charges $1 per credit

A bill that would allow Florida’s public universities to implement a Student Green Energy Fund passed its first test at the Committee on Higher Education meeting on Feb. 18 in Tallahassee.

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Student snaps spot in photo contest

With the click of his Nikon D80, Aleksey Siman, a junior cinema studies major, won a coveted spot as a finalist in the worldwide 30th Annual College Photography contest.

His photograph was selected as a contender for one of the eight winning entries.

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*UPDATE* SGA releases statement on anti-abortion presentation

Genocide Awareness Project approved for SGA funds, allocated $1,000

Jazmine Rodriguez, chair of the Student Government Association Services and Public Relations Committee, has released a statement concerning the situation with the Genocide Awareness Project and SGA funds:

"On Wednesday, January 13th, 2010, members of the Financial Allocations for Organizations Committee funded a speaker to attend Students for Life’s Genocide Awareness Project. Students for Life is a registered student organization and is eligible for funding, as are all registered student organizations. Students for Life was funded to bring a speaker to their Genocide Awareness Project which was said to be taking place Tuesday, February 16th and February, January 17th.

The images portrayed outside of the Student Union were in no means funded by the Student Senate. The organization paid for those materials through their own means and did not present the controversial posters to Senate when the organization applied for funding. Furthermore, the Student Senate was also not aware of the content that would be presented at the display outside of the Student Union. As stated previously, the Student Senate did not allocate any funds towards posters or promotional materials, but only to a speaker.

The Student Senate, also known as the legislative branch of the UCF Student Government Association, is composed of fifty-two student leaders who are elected by the student body each year. The Senate works with students and represents them to the administration and to each of their colleges. The Senate also works with the many student organizations on our campus to provide them with the funds necessary for travel, conference registration, and event planning for organizational events or conferences."
 

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Haiti

Student picked for activist conference

Senior civil engineering major Anna Pepper’s experiences as a mother have motivated her to help families who are suffering in developing nations.
“If my kids were ever hurt, I just can’t imagine not being able to help them,” the 39-year-old married mother of two said. “We’re human, we’re at the top of the food chain and we’re all in this together.”

Conference promotes brains and beauty

Almost 200 sixth, seventh and eighth-grade girls gathered at UCF on Saturday morning to learn about careers in engineering, math and science.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science hosted the Expanding Your Horizons conference, which gave students and their parents the opportunity to ask questions, listen to guest speakers and get hands-on engineering experience.

News for February 22, 2010

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ASF Budget Committee spurs debate

In the wake of the Student Government Association Presidential Debate, one issue has moved to the forefront of this year’s election: the Activity & Service Fee Budget Committee.

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Solar charging station planned for student use

UCF is taking another step toward becoming a more environmentally friendly campus by providing a way to charge electric vehicles.

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Tunnel of Oppression returning to campus

Ku Klux Klan members shouting racial slurs and girls in bikinis being judged by others are what students can expect from the Tunnel of Oppression.

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Students push for local food options

Proposal calls for ‘honest’ choices

A group of students is working with UCF Dining Services to bring more vegan, vegetarian, organic and locally sourced food options on campus.

UCF awards almost $1 million for projects

UCF awarded almost a combined $1 million to fund seven new projects for the 2010-11 fiscal year after finding successful results from two undergraduate pilot projects.

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UCF students will create, showcase films

UCF students will have their moments in the spotlight thanks to Campus MovieFest, the largest student film festival in the world, which launched Wednesday.

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Showing they care with vintage flair

Dana Roquemore scrounges thrift store shelves and estate sale collections for trends dating prior to 1990.

News for February 18, 2010

Student fighting deadly disease

Shea Smith entered her first semester of graduate school at UCF optimistic about a career in the hotel industry.

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Faculty given options for Haiti relief

Staff can donate long-term

UCF faculty and staff now have the option to contribute long-term relief to Haiti. A new payroll deduction plan, which runs from February until December, offers faculty and staff the ability to contribute more money during a longer period of time.

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UCF details conservation plan

UCF’s new Climate Action Plan details the road to meeting President John Hitt’s promise of a climate neutral UCF by 2050.

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Selling team pitches victory

The UCF Sales Team has been preparing for the National Collegiate Sales Competition for almost five months. The competition will be held March 5 through March 8 at Kennesaw State University.

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UCF organizations join forces to save Earth’s resources

Love was in the air last week during Have a Heart for the Earth, a series of nine events devoted to saving the earth.

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Painted bras uplift cancer awareness

The UCF’s women’s studies department will be painting the town pink this spring.


“Pink Art” is an exhibit for breast cancer awareness that will run from March 18 to April 10.

News for February 15, 2010

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Volkswagen CEO talks green issues

As the auto industry has been a part of economic growth, it has also been the source of a lot of today’s problems, according to Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volkswagen of America Inc.

Alumna gives homemade help to homeless

A UCF alumna is helping the homeless keep warm this winter by knitting and handing out scarves, hats and other articles of clothing.

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Kosher cafe bound for Union

Balagán prepares to open new location

Balagán Kosher Café is moving from within the UCF Arena to the Student Union, taking the spot of the former jewelry store in the hallway near the SGA Ticket Center.

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iPad shows potential for use in classrooms

With Apple’s iPad announced for consumer release, the idea of electronic textbooks brings a new taste of technology to the classroom.

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NASA gets help from UCF students

Three students work on shuttle project

Three UCF mechanical engineering seniors are helping NASA space shuttles blast off without future problems.

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UCF students learn through JA

UCF’s Junior Achievement program has been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations for community service.

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Initiatives, donations add life to UCF’s campus

For some it’s a mystery as to where the artwork on campus comes from, but a statewide program is responsible for placing art all over UCF and Florida.

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News for February 11, 2010

Bill could force repayment

Proposal seeks to amend Bright Futures

Members of the Student Government Association said a new bill proposed to Florida’s House of Representatives shouldn’t deter prospective Knights.
The bill, if passed, would require students who move out of state after graduation to pay back their scholarships.

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Safe ride program sitting in neutral

KnightDrive waits for board’s approval

The KnightDrive DUI prevention program UCF students revealed in November could be operational the week after spring break if university administrators give it a final stamp of approval.

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Multicultural Student Center hosts GLBTQ workshop

The Multicultural Student Center held its first “GLBTQ 101” workshop Tuesday to help students gain a better understanding of homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism.
Although the organization has hosted other events regarding information sessions on homosexuality, this was the first of its kind.

New Senator

In the big seat

Senate appointee enters the world of legislation

One year ago, Alan Hardman was too intimidated to walk into the Student Government Association office.      
“There’s kind of a stigma that the Student Government Association is in their own world,” Hardman said.     

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Deadline extended for scholarships from SGA

With more than $140,000 up for grabs in scholarships, one would think the Student Government Association wouldn’t have a problem finding qualified students.
For students still interested in these awards, the deadline for several SGA scholarships has been extended to Friday.

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Seeff and Wolkenfeld will ask for input and fight fee increases

*UPDATE* The Seeff and Wolkenfeld ticket has launched their Web site.

The site, http://danielandkevin.com, has an area for their 13-point plan, as well as a video of the two candidates.

In the video, the candidates said they disagree with the Student Government Association participating in the Activity and Service Fee Committee meeting after classes have ended for the semester.

 

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Candidates

Kilbride and Lochrane promise integrity, stewardship of funds

*UPDATE*

The Kilbride and Lochrane ticket has launched their official Web site at http://www.differenceis.com.

The Web site lists a 32-point plan, including points on expanding KnightDrive and working on developing post-graduate resources.

 

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News for February 8, 2010

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Light problem addressed

Police give green light on shorter traffic signals

UCF students have been waiting too long for traffic lights to change, and the UCF Police Department plans to do something about it soon, police said.

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Scientists’ discovery may prevent stroke

After almost four years of research, a team of scientists from UCF and Louisiana State University has discovered a way to guard against cell death that causes brain damage during a stroke.

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Students can try out, evaluate new machines

Students have the opportunity to demo cardio machines at the Recreation and Wellness Center to decide which equipment would fill the expanded fitness facility opening spring of 2011.

UCF outlines provost search

Committee proposes decision timeline

A proposed timeline and position announcement were the key items on the agenda at the first meeting of the UCF provost search committee on Thursday.

Miss UCF

Contestants perform for scholarship and crown

Black and gold mixed with glitz and glamour filled the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union as Sara York was crowned the 2010 Miss UCF on Saturday night.

New game warns of abusive relationships

The pages of Zoe’s journal may read like that of any other teenage girl.
Zoe, 14, likes drawing, religion, biology, acting and martial arts.  She also likes to spend time with her friends.

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Hitt

Salaries of university presidents on the rise

Hitt ranked second in Fla. for highest salary

President Hitt is the second highest-paid public university president in Florida and he is ranked 32nd nationwide, according to a recent report by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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News for February 4, 2010

ASL

Students study a hands-on speech

Ashley Loomis is a motivated college student.
She goes through the day like any other busy junior, but her collegiate experience is different from many.

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Student’s faith inspires creation of nonprofit

More than 30 garbage bags full of clothes sit piled in Cathleen Manville’s game room.
 

Manville, 22, a senior industrial engineering major, started her own nonprofit organization, Chai4Humanity, to help the people of Haiti.
 

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SGA, Magic team up for free game

200 tickets vanish quickly

The Student Government Association joined forces with the Orlando Magic once again by giving out 200 free tickets to UCF students to cheer on the basketball team when it faces the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 17 at the Amway Arena.

Religious Housing

New housing still in limbo

Carillon residents fighting new complex

UCF’s expansion into Seminole County with the development of a student housing facility remains uncertain after a year of legal complications with a nearby neighborhood.

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Civic week encourages service

Volunteer UCF is hosting Civic Engagement Week, a five-day long event to remind students about the importance of being involved in their communities and give them opportunities to become civically active.

News for January 18, 2010

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Student hopes to make career out of painting

Molly Bender has always been the occasional doodler, and at UCF she was able to feed her artistic bug when she took a painting class to fulfill a credit requirement.

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UCF film professor sees success with experimental film

UCF film professor Christopher Harris is enjoying some hard-earned success.

News for January 14, 2010

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Dental Center wide open for students, faculty

UCF has a new dental clinic open to students, faculty and staff.

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UCF marches in remembrance of MLK

Bundled up on a cold winter afternoon, students, faculty and staff marched from the Student Union to the Reflecting Pond and stood huddled in a circle to honor one of their heroes.

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Students, locals protest killing of Egyptian Christians

Several UCF students and local residents protested violence against Egyptian Christians in front of the Student Union on Wednesday.

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Green building gets LEED gold status

Building earns 39 out of 69 possible points

UCF stayed true to its colors by earning LEED gold status certification for the recently constructed Physical Sciences I building.

Club matches students, friends with disabilities

When Kathleen Pollack first moved to Florida, she lived next door to a girl who had an intellectual disability.

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Suicide threat shuts down Alafaya

Police apprehend woman with rifle

An Orlando woman threatened to commit suicide in her car with a rifle  Tuesday evening near the Pegasus Pointe Apartments, according to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office report.

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News for January 11, 2010

10 years of the Future

Ups and downs of the 2000s

As we at the Central Florida Future look back at a decade of news coverage of UCF and the surrounding area, we see the up and down effects of time.
From the reaction to the horror of terrorist attacks and massacres to the creation of a medical school that put UCF on the map, we see that life consists of tribulations as well as victories.

LIFE proves there’s no learning age limit

UCF’s main campus is not just for young people.

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LEAD Scholar chosen to be Olympic torchbearer

While most students spend the first weeks of January buying books and getting settled into a new semester of classes, Kaitlyn Chana will be boarding a flight to Calgary where she will be running as an Olympic torchbearer.

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Report suggests mandatory insurance

UCF would support statewide proposal

UCF will support a proposal that would require students to purchase health insurance if the rest of the state supports it as well.

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Getting stitched

Company to give away $20,000 wedding package

For one engaged couple, April 30 may be the second happiest day of their lives.

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Fuel and cost key in fleet selection

Alternative fuel sources necessary

Despite owning more than 390 vehicles, UCF devotes a significant amount of time and effort to researching their vehicle purchases.

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News for January 4, 2010

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Businesses suffer over break

Students who stayed in Orlando during winter break may have noticed that local businesses around UCF were not as busy as other establishments during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.   

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Former UCF student returns to rock arena

Michael Gentile said there is not one adjective that can describe the feeling of performing in front of a full audience in the UCF Arena.

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Senate seats open for the taking

Students now have the opportunity to become a member of the Student Government Association at UCF through the senate appointment process.

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Students spend break fixing still broken city

Shortly after the fall term ended, a group of friends volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans to help rebuild.

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Arboretum’s harvest sold at local market

The Audubon Community Market has occupied the Stardust Video and Coffee parking lot Wednesday nights since February 2009, close to when the first seeds were laid at the UCF Arboretum’s organic garden. This past November, the two began a partnership to promote their shared philosophy of creating a local food system.

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Social club at UCF has a chocolate focal point

Chocolate lovers have no fear; The Chocolate Club at UCF has what you need.

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Athlete grad rates top other schools

Percentages at UCF higher than UF, FSU

They can be seen everywhere from the football field to the basketball court, but UCF athletes have another attribute to be proud of.

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News Web exclusives

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Ford showcases green, electric cars at UCF

The UCF community got the chance to see a Ford first in electric cars.

Florida’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle built by Ford Motor Company made its debut on campus Tuesday.

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Graduate students set to develop video games after judging process

Judges from Orlando-based developers Electronic Arts, Tiburon, N-Space and Boston-based game developers Irrational Games, which created the "BioShock" series, came to UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy to judge student-made projects on Friday.

Speaker discusses violence against women in Guatemala

Norma Cruz, the 2009 Woman of the Year according to Guatemala’s daily newspaper, Prensa Libre, spoke in the Student Union on Monday to raise awareness about violence against women in Guatemala.

Lecture to examine women's roles in the 19th century

Students will discover that Lucy Virginia French, a 19th century Southern woman, was no Scarlett O’Hara.

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*UPDATE* Both tickets cleared of campaign violations

Both the Michael Kilbride and Taylor Lochrane ticket and Daniel Seeff and Kevin Wolkenfeld ticket were found not in violation of major or minor campaign violations during a hearing Tuesday.

The vote count was 6-0 for not in violation across all votes for both tickets.

 

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Dayglow

Dayglow provides party in paint for Orlando club-goers

Dayglow came back to Orlando on Thursday for "The Road to Ultra Music Festival 2010" tour.

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Students pitch ideas in King of the Court competition

Imagine yourself walking into an elevator only to meet the CEO of your favorite company. You want to pitch your business idea to the CEO, but you only have an elevator ride’s worth of time to present your idea and create an impression.

UCF hosts SECME competition for local students

Water rockets shot into the air, and gliders soared across the Engineering II atrium during the Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering regional competition held Saturday at UCF.

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LEAD Scholars talent show raises money for Knight-Thon

Supporters cheered and applauded as LEAD Scholars showed off their talents Friday night. More than 200 people filled the Pegasus Ballroom for the event called Show-Stoppers.

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Alumni gather for Knight on Park

Alumni, young and old, spent the evening Thursday on Park Avenue sipping wine and conversing with fellow UCF graduates.

KnightWalk for Babies raises money for March of Dimes

The March of Dimes Collegiate Council held its fifth annual KnightWalk for Babies on the UCF campus Sunday.

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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.

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Doctor discusses broken hearts at Orlando Museum of Art

The UCF College of Medicine began their 2010 Luminary Series with “Mending the Broken Heart,” a presentation by Dr. Dinender Singla of the UCF Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences at the Orlando Museum of Art Wednesday night.

According to Singla, who joined UCF in 2007, more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. will have a heart attack in one year and 500,000 of those will die on their way to the hospital.

Discussion shines light on topic of bulbs

A group of UCF students and faculty attended "Light Up Your Life — But Carefully" on Wednesday night in the library to learn about light.

Operation Beautiful holds seminar to show inner joy

In recognition of National Eating Disorder Week, Operation Beautiful founder Caitlin Boyle held an interactive seminar in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union Wednesday night.

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Campaigners fight for votes, support on second day of voting

It’s the end of the second day of SGA campaigns, and both sets of candidates said that they’re sunburned but happy.

Woman says boyfriend held her hostage in her Pegasus Landing apartment

A UCF student has accused her boyfriend of holding her hostage and beating her for more than 14 hours, according to Grant Heston of UCF News & Information.

 

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UCF opera students receive a standing ovation at University High School on Saturday

The UCF music department revived its opera program as students performed "Betly,” a comedy written by Gaetano Donizetti, at University High School on Saturday.

The UCF opera program was cut from the university’s budget in 2008, but private donations recently brought it back.

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Socks and food given to downtown homeless by Muslim Student Association

The members of UCF’s Muslim Student Association filled the bellies and covered the feet of the homeless in Downtown Orlando this Sunday.

Students passed out plates of food to the homeless and gave them clean, new socks at Masjid Al-Haqq, a mosque across the street from the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. Project Downtown, Orlando sponsored the event, along with students from Page Private School in Orlando.

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Zombies vs. Humans group holds first event at UCF Sunday

Rashon Hogan was being chased past the Student Union when a bloody hand reached up and grabbed his shoulder.

He was now infected. He was now a zombie.

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Wolkenfeld alleges impeachment threats

Kevin Wolkenfeld, Student Government Association vice presidential candidate and current senator, said Sunday he received a threatening text message Saturday from a supporter of the Michael Kilbride and Taylor Lochrane ticket.

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Rosen Campus hosts ramen tasting at Japanese culture day

In a clash of cultures, attendees of the screening of “The Ramen Girl,” held at the Rosen College, were invited to give the Japanese noodle dish a try in a ramen tasting following the film.

State Department visits UCF to recruit students

More than 100 students crammed themselves into a tiny classroom in the Business Administration building Thursday night to hear a list of the benefits and rewards of a career in the U.S. State Department.

Chi Omega raises money for Make-A-Wish Foundation through 5K run

Chi Omega raised $8,180 Saturday morning during its second annual Race Love Wish 5K at UCF. Funds went to the sorority’s national philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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State Department visits UCF to recruit students

More than 100 students crammed themselves into a tiny classroom in the Business Administration building Thursday night to hear a list of the benefits and rewards of a career in the U.S. State Department.

Rosen Campus hosts ramen tasting at Japanese culture day

In a clash of cultures, attendees of the screening of “The Ramen Girl,” held at the Rosen College, were invited to give the Japanese noodle dish a try in a ramen tasting following the film.

Society discusses the issue of race in engineering

The Faces of Engineering, an open discussion about challenges minority engineers students face and how to prepare for them took place Wednesday at 7:30 in the Harris Corporation Engineer Center. It was held by the National Society of Black Engineers.

Author discusses difficult relationship between China and Taiwan at UCF

In a presentation titled “China-Taiwan Relations: The Next Step,” Minxin Pei, the author of “China's Trapped Transition: The Limits of Developmental Autocracy,” discussed the history of China and Taiwan Thursday afternoon at UCF.

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Construction on new on-campus parking garage set to begin in March

Construction on a new parking garage on the main UCF campus will begin in March, according to a press release from Jacksonville-based design and construction company Haskell.

According to the press release, the new 402,000-square-foot garage will add 1,326 parking spaces to campus, and will be located on Gemini Boulevard near the Knight's Plaza area and the Psychology Building. The costs are estimated at about $14 million.
 

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Candidates square off during 2010 SGA Presidential Debate

Kilbride and Lochrane, Seeff and Wolkenfeld take shots at each other

 

The two SGA Presidential tickets verbally slugged it out on Friday during the 2010 debate.

Questions, which were collected from readers of the Central Florida Future and KnightNews.com, were presented to the candidates in the Student Union in front of a crowd of about 70 members of the student body.

 

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2010 SGA Presidential Debate live blog

Click here for the live blog from today's presidential debate.

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Both tickets gear up for days of campaigning

The sets of hats in the 2010 SGA Presidential election ring said they are ready for the upcoming three days of active campaigning and voting.

Both Michael Kilbride and Daniel Seeff said they have spent the past few days meeting with registered student organizations.

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Controversial anti-abortion group sparks debate, protest in front of Student Union

The controversial Genocide Awareness Project has caused conflict and debate at UCF on Wednesday and Thursday. The project consists of large signs and posters depicting unborn or aborted fetuses along with more commonly recognizable forms of genocide, including Cambodian killing fields, the World Trade Center attack, the Holocaust and other massacres and forms of violence. 7 comments

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Organization receives recommendation for emergency allocation from SGA Senate

International Business Association president says senator didn't respond to e-mails

A registered student organization went before the Student Government Association Senate on Thursday to ask for an allocation of money from an emergency fund after they said they had not heard from their appointed senator for weeks. 5 comments

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SGA Senate expansion bill sent back to committee

A bill that would expand the size of the Student Government Association Senate from 52 members to 60 was sent back to the Legislative, Judicial and Rules Committee on Thursday during the regular senate meeting.

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SGA against tailgating changes, but respects final decision

Tailgating rules are changing for the second time in as many years for fans at UCF’s Bright House Networks stadium.

For the upcoming 2010 football season, tailgating rules will remain the same as last season for most fans, but members of the Golden Knights Club, an organization that, through donations, helps fund athletic scholarships and capital improvements, will be offered premium parking spots and have the option to tailgate as early as 8 a.m. for night games.

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SGA Senate meeting live blog

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

Trombonists “save” the Wind Ensemble concert

Although the UCF Wind Ensemble’s concert didn’t go quite according to plan Sunday night, the talent and dedication of its three trombonists, backed by the other 52 musicians, made the Valentine's Day performance a symphonic success.

Students examine media’s portrayal of black culture

UCF students aired out their frustrations about black portrayal in the media Wednesday in the African American Student Union’s “Where Did We Go Wrong?” forum.

Speakers dispel HIV and AIDS myths

A filled room of students looked on as the panel introduced themselves and told their life stories. You’d never know it by looking at them, but all of the speakers had something in common.

They’re HIV positive.

Fundraiser brings pets, owners out for a walk

Thousands of animal lovers came out to Paws in the Park, a fundraising pet walk on Saturday morning at Lake Eola Park. The pooch-friendly event was the 16th annual walk for The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Central Florida.

Garden’s birthday celebration gets a rain check

The UCF organic garden’s one-year birthday bash has been postponed due to cold weather and rain.

Forum focuses on changes in Latin America

With its goal of sharpening UCF’s international focus in mind, the UCF Global Perspectives Office held a forum discussing changes in Latin America in the Student Union’s Cape Florida Ballroom Tuesday.

Comedy duo discusses date rape

How can an improvisation play filled with sexual innuendos manage to talk about a serious issue? Through “Sex Signals,” a traveling comedy production aimed at college students to address dating, gender stereotypes and expectations and date rape.

Students, alumni celebrate new football recruits

Wednesday evening the UCF Arena was packed with students and alumni who share one common interest: a passion for UCF athletics.

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Interns from UCF help Central Florida breathe easier

More than 20,000 people gathered at the Colonial TownPark in Lake Mary on Sunday for the largest charitable car show in the Southeastern United States. Cars for the Cure was hosted by the American Lung Association of Florida- Central Area and was run by 14 interns from UCF.

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Shooting

*UPDATE* WKMG is reporting shooting victim has died

Two dead after shooting in Research Park near UCF

According to WKMG, Channel 6, the victim of Monday's shooting at the AT&T Wireless Call Center in Research Park near UCF has died at the hospital. 7 comments

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On-campus dental center has grand opening

White, healthy smiles were shining Thursday afternoon at the grand opening of the UCF Dental Center. 2 comments

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Teams participate in National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Five of UCF's women's athletic teams spent the day investing in girls in the local community at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday at UCF.

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An explanation of the recent outage

A letter from the editor

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Man injured in fall at Physical Sciences Building

A man working inside of the Physical Sciences building fell from a ladder Friday around 11 a.m. The man, who works for Mader Southeast Inc. in Orlando, was working on a second floor scaffolding of phase two of the Physical Sciences building when he fell.

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Owner, operator of "Vortex Amazing" arrested

The owner and operator of local attraction "Vortex Amazing" faces charges of aggravated battery after he was arrested on Jan. 31, according to an Orange County Sheriff's Office report. 1 comment

Photojournalist speaks about injustices against women

Injustices against women spotlighted Thursday’s, presentation in the Cape Florida Ballroom by activist and photojournalist Paula Allen.

Pop-art icon speaks about creative process

It was standing room only in the Visual Arts Building auditorium for the lecture and presentation by iconic pop artist James Rosenquist Wednesday night.

Knight-Thon date auction raises more than $2,700

Knight-Thon, the largest student-run philanthropy at UCF, hosted a Date Auction Wednesday to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network. In 2009, they raised more than $52,000, more than doubling the previous year’s total, to help fund programs and pay for medical equipment for two Florida hospitals said Mike Kilbride, the Executive Student Director.

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Community gathers in support of earthquake victims

More than 200 candles were lit Friday night at the Reflecting Pond as the UCF community gathered in remembrance of those who have lost their lives because of the earthquake in Haiti.

Turtle expert speaks at UCF

UCF was honored with a visit from a TIME magazine dubbed "Hero of the Planet" Thursday afternoon to discuss his turtle conservation efforts with students and professors alike.

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Biology professor opens art quilt gallery

The walls inside the UCF Women’s Research Center Gallery scream in color.

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Last day to register for Textbook Purchase Program

Don't forget that today at 5 p.m. is the deadline for signing up for the Textbook Purchase Program at the UCF Bookstore. Anyone who has financial aid can register and buy their textbooks and have them charged to their student account. You must sign up by tonight's deadline and purchase your books by 7 p.m. Friday.

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Police apprehend woman threatening suicide near UCF

A women threatened to commit suicide in her car with a rifle Tuesday evening near the Pegasus Pointe Apartments, said Jeff Williamson, Orange County Sheriff's Office public information officer. Police were able to apprehend the woman and gain control of the rifle. The situation is under control, Williamson said. 1 comment

Two women robbed at gunpoint near UCF

Two UCF-area women were robbed at gunpoint at the Sun Key Apartments near Goldenrod on Sunday evening.

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