2008 Woodie Awards
Two weeks ago, university-affiliated housing community Pegasus Landing cracked down on its security to create a safer environment for residents. The new system comprises controlled-access gating at all entrances of the property and courtesy officers stationed at the main entrances.
A UCF professor who was facing disciplinary action for sexually explicit material found on his computer and sexual harassment charges brought forth by two co-workers will keep his job. Kenneth Adams, a professor in the public affairs doctoral program, must attend anger management courses, along with other restrictions.
An area in western Sudan, roughly the size of Texas, has been the setting of a massive genocide for the past four years. That place is Darfur, and the violence continues even today. The people of Darfur live in fear, witnessing acts of rape and murder daily.
Parade, a historical musical about the trial and murder of a Jewish man, opened last Thursday at the UCF Conservatory Theatre under the direction of Kate Ingram. Set in 1913 Atlanta, the show deals with several issues surrounding crime, justice, racism and prejudices, and even child labor.
A mention of Knight Divers is likely to bring up images of a diving board and Speedos, but these divers aren't the type to pull a triple reverse. The 65 members of the scuba diving club at UCF are more interested in oxygen tanks and coral reefs. As the club goes into its ninth year at UCF, members are seeking to increase the visibility of the club and the interest in scuba diving.
From her own personal experience, Lisa Fedrowitz, a sociology major, spoke about the importance of women getting annual pap smears and cervical cancer screenings. "It was painful treatment," Fedrowitz said, "but it's better than having cancer." As she urged women to get tested, the majority of the 20 people in the room applauded in agreement.