Central Florida Future

Opinions for July 28, 2010

Getting better going forward

Before diving right into this, it’s probably important to note that the fall is going to be extremely busy

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A great ride, but time to move on

The 20th issue of the Future this summer marks the end of my run as the editor-in-chief of this college publication.

Sit back, relax and let your brain wander

Summer classes end next week, and we all deserve a break.

Opinions for July 25, 2010

What we’ve been up to during the summer

Early this summer, Taylor and I were sworn into office as the UCF student body president and vice president.

Bonuses come at a bad time

How would you spend $143,085.01? Would you buy a house? A car? An education?

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Clarification needed on recording laws

As technological advances occur, the number of people carrying a device in their pocket that is capable of capturing video increases.

Opinions for July 21, 2010

DUI not worth money hangover

This summer there’s been a lot of talk about alcohol, and we’d like to continue the conversation because, hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

Food safety bill needs BPA ban

We can’t seem to understand why any bill titled “food safety bill” would be so hard to pass.

Catch the happiness fever and help others

Being happy is a lifetime goal for some people.

Opinions for July 18, 2010

College clubs should be open to everyone

I was pleased with last month’s Supreme Court ruling in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez.

As we’re sure you already heard, Student Government Assocation senator Jereme Pozin — yes, his name has been released despite attempts to black it out on the affadavit — is under a full impeachment investigation for allegations of being inebriated in the SGA office.

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Obama travels at wrong time

No matter what you did this past weekend, it’s unlikely you’re feeling as refreshed as the Obamas do right now.

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Opinion for July 14, 2010

Soda tax leaves no bubbly feeling

Americans hate paying taxes almost as much as they love soda.

Traffic cameras not a solution

At the Orange County commissioner’s meeting Tuesday, it was agreed to install cameras at 10 different intersections.

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Baby-selling a cheap shot for bad parents

I hate shopping at Walmart, and it’s just become more apparent to me that the only reason why I will shop there is if it’s my only choice because I’m working on a very important project in the middle of the night and I need some glue (last time it was a pair of earrings I was making at 3 a.m.).

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Opinion for July 11, 2010

It's high time to change pot laws

In light of the new ridiculous state law that makes it a crime to sell pipes and bongs in Florida, we felt it was an opportune time to express why we think pipes and bongs should not only be sold anywhere and everywhere — it would be profitable for girl scouts to sell bongs with cookies — but also why marijuana should be legalized and decriminalized in the first place.

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College a perfect time for personal growth

There are plenty of obstacles on your path to success in college.

Holster outrage; gun ban right call

Chicago shot back at last month’s Supreme Court decision that restrained the government’s limit on gun ownership, while still allowing the government to have some regulation.

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Opinion for July 7, 2010

Revamp system to curb cheating

Cheaters never prosper, especially at UCF’s testing center.

Crist's veto makes statement

It looks like Gov. Charlie Crist got it right. Last month, he vetoed a bill that would have seriously infringed a woman’s right to choose.

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Education offers no easy play on words

It just took me no less than 12 hours to do one homework assignment, and most likely half of them will be wrong.

Opinions for June 30, 2010

A professional Obama is just what we need

Recently, all I’ve seen and read regarding the worst oil spill in American history is the people questioning whether President Barack Obama cares. They want him to show anger or any kind of emotion.

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Looks are not a job requirement

Try to imagine the most impressive resumé you can.

Tea Party just some sour swill

It all started in 2009 with CNBC commentator Rick Santelli.

Opinions for June 27, 2010

With movie rentals, cheap, easy is good

On a late Thursday night, all I really want to do is watch a movie.

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LGBTQ rights is our fight

June is coming to a close, and we would hate not to mention that it is Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, particularly in light of the current attempts to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the military policy for gays and lesbians to withhold their sexual orientations while in service.

College success starts in summer

Summer B is upon us.

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Opinions for June 23, 2010

Don't iWaste your old phones

If you were smart and ahead of the game, it’s possible you’re reading this stance on your brand spankin’ new iPhone 4.

Off-color speech should be fine

Note to self: If you ever decide to talk smack about your boss, try not to do it to a Rolling Stone reporter. It could cost you your job.

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Don't buy the hype: Modesty still valuable

I was shocked when I read the headline “Women find modesty an unattractive trait in men” from an article on the website Asylum.

Opinions for June 20, 2010

Terrible drivers make UCF a traffic problem

As a 10-year resident and UCF alum, I’ve seen the traffic around Central Florida go from bad, to worse, to a nightmare of epic, I-4-sized proportions.

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Tuition increase necessary evil

Warning: The news you’re about to read is going to give you a bad case of the Mondays.

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SGA right to put brakes on texting

All right, people, we don’t care how great the new iPhone is, it is time to put it down while you’re driving.

Opinions for June 16, 2010

Athletics give UCF national exposure

In the fall, the UCF campus will host its first midweek college football game at Bright House Networks Stadium.

Bros icing bros needs a chill pill

Bromania. Brotastic. Brononymous.

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Your safety is a work in progress

You may have been excited to hear about part one crimes decreasing on campus. We were too.

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Opinions for June 13, 2010

Crist another storm Florida must weather

Florida is a state of many natural wonders, from the white, sandy beaches to the vibrant orange groves.

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World Cup a time to unite

The world is going to be very busy until July 11, as all eyes are set on the World Cup.

BP, feds must clean up oil mess

Is there anything worse than suffering for other people’s mistakes?

Opinion for June 9, 2010

Searching for your own real-life Waldo

I saw my Waldo today.

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Going paperless has its problems

Steve Jobs could possibly take over the world and our textbooks. At this point, that isn’t all that far-fetched.

Zimride is the way to go

If you’re like us and can’t stand the driving and parking situation at UCF then you’re in luck.

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Opinions for June 6, 2010

Bankruptcy is not the answer

Which would you rather do after graduation: Be up to your ears in student loans for the majority of your life or declare bankruptcy at a young age?

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Reflect on past, focus on now

Although it has been a week since our three-day weekend, and in light of the anniversary of D-Day on Sunday, we feel as though it is imperative to mention Memorial Day and pay a tribute to those who have sacrificed it all — and still are.

When picking major: waste not, want not

The only experiences in my life that could have possibly contributed to me choosing a major that is related to the subject matter of a few of my classes was either sitting on a clearing in the grass as a child with a hose making mud pies or, when I was 4, looking down between my legs and seeing a frog sitting in the toilet that my cousin had so sweetly placed inside for me to find.

Opinions for June 2, 2010

UCF wins by picking Waldrop

You know that feeling you get when you think you may have found that perfect someone?

Universities right in recruiting diversity

College fairs are not a new event, but schools across the country are moving to modernize their campuses by attending fairs aimed solely at recruiting gay students.

Opinions for May 26, 2010

Oil spill recovery requires your help

I think we can all agree that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is devastating.

Facebook needs privacy reform

All right, so we all know privacy on Facebook is a joke.

Arizona law goes too far

Watching this whole immigration debacle unfold, you may just be as confused as we are.

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Opinions for May 23, 2010

All-male psych staff a problem

UCF’s Health Center has always been a blessing for students. Regardless of health insurance coverage, the Health Center provides the UCF community with quality care for various health needs, and has been doing so for quite some time.

Bars need more age restrictions

The temperature is rising to scorching degrees, the days stretch on to a point where you look outside at 8 p.m. and the sun is only beginning to set, and those lovely love-bugs make an appearance to graciously decorate the hood of your car.

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Political preference could be in genes

I experienced something during our two-week “summer vacation” that will allow me to never hold someone’s political convictions against them.

Opinions for May 19, 2010

Bachelor's not a necessity

As graduation passes with UCF passing out its 200,000th degree, we can’t help but wonder if perhaps by this time UCF could have been giving out its 250,000th degree or heck, even it’s 400,000th.