Central Florida Future

September 1, 2010

Upcoming graduates fear life after college

Once upon a time, a college degree guaranteed you a job.

Getting Around

While some students arrive at UCF in their cars and prepare to circle the parking lots, searching for that one available spot, some students are left to seek other means of transportation.

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Recent grads founded company

After struggling to find jobs following graduation, two recent UCF graduates created an opportunity for themselves.

News for August 29, 2010

Democrats prep for Nov. elections

More than 250 supporters attended a rally hosted by the College Democrats at UCF on Saturday night in an effort to unite Democrats in preparation for the November General Elections.

From 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom on Sept. 1, the Muslim Student Association at UCF invites students to reflect on something that more than one billion people deal with everyday — hunger.

UCF alum visits campus years later

It’s been 25 years since Carl McKnight has seen his alma mater, and he’s freaking out.

Dayglow 3D to transform the UCF arena

KnightLyfe Entertainment looks to show UCF and Orlando some Miami-club style by bringing Dayglow 3D to the UCF arena.

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Late Knights holds first event of fall semester

Friday marked the beginning of the fall 2010 Late Knights events.

Some teachers get raises

While students relished in their summer freedom, UCF faculty negotiated salary increases.

News for August 25, 2010

UCF offers speech therapy

Struggling to find the right words is something that most people experience at some point in time; struggling to find any words is another story.

Improved library now open

With the new school year came a new and improved look for the UCF Library.

Doctorate student featured on reality show

When most students graduate from UCF, they seek out jobs that fit their degree, but most do not have their new job showcased on a reality TV show.

News for August 22, 2010

Ten things for first-year students to know

For incoming freshmen at UCF, the first semester can be a bit overwhelming.

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Students win Target goodies

As April Rives stood inside the SuperTarget located in Waterford Lakes, people around her chanted in her support.

High Tech Med School

You walk into class and, instead of flipping open your textbook, you flip open your laptop and look up your textbook online.

Libra welcomes freshmen

For many incoming college freshmen, one of the best things about continuing their academic journeys is finally being able move out of their parents’ house and live on their own.

Frozen yogurt trend scoops up students

It’s cheap, it’s healthy and it offers customers the chance to be as picky as they want.

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Woman suffrage hits 90-year anniversary

Lindsey Wellington can still remember the day she went to vote for the first time.

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Student’s app makes Knightcast mobile

Knightcast listeners no longer have to sit in front of a computer to listen to UCF’s nonprofit, student-run radio station because, thanks to Michael Seifollahi, there’s an app for that.

UCF scientist spearheads hydrogen research

After the Arab oil embargo of 1973, Nazim Muradov was inspired to make a difference.

Student’s bike exhibit puts gears in motion

At UCF, it’s not uncommon to see students whizzing by on bicycles, but as soon as you leave campus, you’re more likely to see a gridlock of cars than a fleet of bicycles.

New frat starting colony phase

After three years of patience, Ram Sharma can look forward to fraternity-related events that will be hosted by the newly accepted Delta Lambda Phi in the fall.

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News for August 15, 2010

Incoming UCF freshman races for a cause

Incoming freshman Ryan Rust, 18, recently competed in his first NASCAR race, a 28th-place finish in the Camping World Truck Series race in Indianapolis in late July.

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Thwarting peer pressure

Two UCF professors are working to develop a game using avatars and motion-capture technology that will help young Latinas avoid peer pressure and say no to sex.

UCF accounting student killed

Orange County Sheriff’s officials have released the names of the two people who died Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide, after a woman was found dead in an apartment about five miles south of UCF, and a man was found dead at a local shooting range.

UCF ID changes to start Monday

Starting Monday, UCF Card Services is expanding the capabilities of student IDs, without students needing to get a new card.

UCF student shines in game show appearance

When UCF sophomore Tonie Hairston heard game show announcer Rich Fields say “Tonie Hairston, come on down!” she wasn’t dreaming.

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Move nearing for UCF PD

The UCF Police Department is planning to pack its bags and move its office to a new and improved location on campus.

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New sign still raises questions of its worth

During the spring semester, UCF built a $457,000 multipurpose sign, but students are still wondering if it was worth every penny.

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News Web exclusives

April 29 Provost open meeting live blog

Click here for a live blog from the meeting.

Threat to shoot up UCF campus posted on Facebook

A threatening comment on the Facebook page for KnightNews will have UCF police on high alert through the night and into tomorrow 2 comments

April 26 Provost open meeting live blog

April 22 SGA Senate live blog

Click here for the live blog for the last SGA Senate meeting of the semester. 7 comments

April 22 provost open meeting live blog

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

Man filmed exposing genitalia near UCF-area apartments

An unidentified man was filmed exposing himself behind Crestwood Suites Extended Lodging near Arden Villas on Monday. 4 comments

UCF fraternity suspended by national chapter

Group not listed as official Registered Student Organization

A fraternity at UCF has been suspended due to orders from its national chapter. According to the April 1 national chapter memo, Kappa Alpha Psi's Lambda Omega chapter was given a "cease and desist," and told to stop all activities as an organization. 9 comments

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