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2005

University of Central Florida

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The Passing Of Abc's Monday Night Football, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 2005

The Passing Of Abc's Monday Night Football, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

At the end of its thirty-sixth season, ABC's Monday Night Football will pass into history, sort of. It certainly has been an institution of historical significance for broadcasting and for American popular culture as well as sport. It will not exactly disappear but will migrate to Sunday night, while ESPN's Sunday night football will move over to fill the void on Monday night.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 33, December 19, 2005 Dec 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 33, December 19, 2005

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The time flies by: Success in 2005 only makes 2006 seem much more exciting; Alumni mourn loss of dear friend; Early decision on rise: College applicants make quick choices, experts believe it could be bad; Completion of FDLE investigation leads to arrest for battering officer in Jenkins melee.

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Far Reaches Of The Holiday Bowl Lineup, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 2005

Far Reaches Of The Holiday Bowl Lineup, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Several years ago the good people at the Miller Brewing Company put together the Miller Lite Survey of Sport in America. The survey, greeted by many with a roar of disbelief, found that bowling was the most popular participatory sport in the nation. We are now about to enter the Bowling Zone, a sixteen-day run of college football games with little or no meaning except to close family and friends of the participants, with a few notable exceptions. This is not the kind of bowling that was found in the Miller Lite Survey. These are not events featuring a hard …

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Forgiveness For Lou Holtz And George O'Leary, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 2005

Forgiveness For Lou Holtz And George O'Leary, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. Many saintly people through the years have espoused its practice. In sport, if you know where to look, you will find that forgiveness is extensively practiced. It can also pay dividends and in the calculus of the modern world that is all that really counts.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 32, December 8, 2005 Dec 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 32, December 8, 2005

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Rookie program debut a success: Adopt-A-Cop worked well in its fist term, could use some work; Man charged Monday with raping 2 students: Officials say Evislandy's Brio left his phone number on the victims' cell phones after attacks; Semester rewind: Looking back at a term loaded with plenty of action: Season of ups, downs.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 31, December 5, 2005 Dec 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 31, December 5, 2005

Central Florida Future

Let the finals prepping begin: Campus organizations help students stay on top of studying, nutrition; Broken Record, Bowl Bound: Football breaks home attendance record in loss, accepts invitation to play in Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl; Holidays bring more than gifts to some student housing; New buildings, flat land make UCF accessible: Disabled still have trouble getting around campus.

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Vic Power Dies, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 2005

Vic Power Dies, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

On Tuesday Victor Pellot died at age 78. This may not mean all that much to many baseball fans, but if that sentence is modified to read, "On Tuesday Vic Power died at age 78," it would have considerably more meaning. Vic Power was a first baseman who came to North America from Puerto Rico in 1950 to play baseball. He started in Class D ball in Ontario and a year later was signed by the Yankee organization. In 1952 he was assigned to the Yankee farm team in Kansas City where he hit .331 and drove in over a …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 30, December 1, 2005 Dec 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 30, December 1, 2005

Central Florida Future

College Park boosts safety: ICE campaign will help students avoid danger or accidents; Bike bound: UCF students on wheels take advantage of cooler weather; Student Health Services has Plan B; Late Knights keeping it real in Fall semester finale: Alcohol-alternative event hosting mock versions of popular TV shows.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 29, November 28, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 29, November 28, 2005

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Professors sound-off on bird flu: Possible pandemic has scientists, health officials, politicians scrambling for a plan; Students helping each other break out their fancy feet: Recently formed Ballroom Dancing club growing fast; Union's ticket sales heat up: Students spend hours in line for inaugural Conference USA title game; Daily Show laces laughs with event knowledge.

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George Best Dies, Richard C. Crepeau Nov 2005

George Best Dies, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

George Best died on Friday in London. For most Americans this simple fact of death has little meaning. For soccer fans across the globe it is a fact that is neither simple nor without meaning.

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Thanksgiving, Richard C. Crepeau Nov 2005

Thanksgiving, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have announced yet another new agreement on drug policy. It may even be the final such policy agreement of the year. As such we can now relax and know that drug use in baseball is under complete and total control. We also know that democracy is spreading across Iraq and throughout the Middle East. And Santa Claus is coming to town.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 28, November 21, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 28, November 21, 2005

Central Florida Future

VUCF collects winter items: Blankets, clothing among donations for local homeless; 'Just The Beginning!' UCF adds another home game as the C-USA title contest comes to Orlando; Bonsai sale aids needed Arboretum repairs.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 27, November 17, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 27, November 17, 2005

Central Florida Future

SARC helps students get set for finals: Workshops offer different ways to prepare for tests as semester's end nears; Ellis charged with sexual battery; Cultural tour will provide look inside Asian styles; Soon-to-be grads say 'show me the retirement money'.

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A New Mlb Steroid Policy, Richard C. Crepeau Nov 2005

A New Mlb Steroid Policy, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have announced yet another new agreement on drug policy. It may even be the final such policy agreement of the year. As such we can now relax and know that drug use in baseball is under complete and total control. We also know that democracy is spreading across Iraq and throughout the Middle East. And Santa Claus is coming to town.

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The Ncaa: Mascots And Minorities, Richard C. Crepeau Nov 2005

The Ncaa: Mascots And Minorities, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is here! "ESPN Mobile" has arrived. It will join ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Radio, ESPN International, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Original Entertainment, ESPN Merchandise, ESPN Zone, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Regional Television, ESPN Now, ESPN Extra, ESPN HD, and Sports Ticker Enterprises, in the ESPN family.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 26, November 14, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 26, November 14, 2005

Central Florida Future

Students get a taste of poverty at annual event; Circle K hosting date auction to aid rebuilding efforts: Money raised will benefit Habitat for Humanity; Students gain contacts with professionals; Chocolate Club makes Christmas tasty: Campus group joins local businesses for 'Festival of Trees'.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 25, November 10, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 25, November 10, 2005

Central Florida Future

Denver goes up in smoke; Board of Trustees unanimously approves construction of stadium; Royalty rules football festivities: Sean Lavin, Morgan Cyphers made king, queen of Homecoming; Students reap what they sow: corn, tomatoes, beans, watermelons.

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Incentives, Swoopes, Pink Lockers, Richard C. Crepeau Nov 2005

Incentives, Swoopes, Pink Lockers, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

While I was on the road much of the last two weeks a number of things happened that caught my attention and now that I am back at my desk I would like to discuss a few of them. First, and indeed most curious, was the announcement from the NCAA that they would be offering financial rewards to those institutions whose student athletes actually perform as students. What a concept!

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 24, November 7, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 24, November 7, 2005

Central Florida Future

Controversy created by Confederate flag artwork: Window contest turns ugly as some students view paintings as racist; Music students ask trustees to fulfill promises; Tri-Delts Honors win Skit Knight; Splish-splashing spirit.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 23, November 3, 2005 Nov 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 23, November 3, 2005

Central Florida Future

Stories of organ tissue donations spotlighted: In 2004 alone donations saved 27,000 loves and touched countless more; The Evolution of Homecoming: History runs deep in honored tradition: State's 'Best Homecoming' under way with concerts comedians as celebrations have seen their share of changes since the days of FTU; Stadium hits bumpier road: Intramural Sports could take 'devastating' blow if location is moved to south; hello Burger King?

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 22, October 31, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 22, October 31, 2005

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O-Team creator to be honored: Dedication ceremony will be held to rename Student Resource Center after first member; Belly dancing club assists families with Special hopes; Treats not Tricks for kids: Event featured games music face painting; proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club; Clubs show Homecoming creativity at bookstore: Organizations decorate Barnes & Noble windows in the name of school spirit; Financial Management benefits from Senate bill.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 21, October 27, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 21, October 27, 2005

Central Florida Future

They're giving out some good citations: Organizer claims Good Sport season full of responsibility; Activists take to the clothesline for victims; Battle for north and south: Residents protesters still aim for change of stadium location; 2005 UCF Breast Cancer Update focuses on true stories of survival; Women physicists honored for contributions: Women's Research Center also handed out two grants.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 20, October 25, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 20, October 25, 2005

Central Florida Future

Colleges offering victims more aid; Wilma's damage not serious on campus; $5.6 million College of Arts and Sciences deficit cased by UCF's constant growth; Students fast to help Orlando homeless: Annual event most successful to date raised $2138; Awareness of rights agenda for NORML; Senate pro tempore deputies appointed: Pro Temp Kelly Travis chose Sens. Logan Burkowitz Brett Childress.

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Milk, Fashion, And The Love Boat, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 2005

Milk, Fashion, And The Love Boat, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It's difficult to know where to begin in this late October silly season that has produced some of the wackiest and best examples of self-righteousness by the people who claim to be 'leading' the major sports. Once again they have come forward to 'protect' our children from all sorts of evil forces loose in society.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 19, October 20, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 19, October 20, 2005

Central Florida Future

Homecoming events grow hotter closer: Organizers hope to make this year's festivities 'out of control' by adding more entertainment acts; UCF game moved to Friday by task force; Hurricane caused change tailgating will still be held; PLC offers up some TLC for Tulane at home game; First-year student is new Mr. UCF: Miss UCF likes Gaston Blanchett's 'poise and polish'.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 18, October 17, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 18, October 17, 2005

Central Florida Future

Arts and Sciences to announce split: Growing deficit causing college to break into two new colleges come January; Traveling fans enjoy flavor of the South: Football roadtrip results in love for 'best barbecue ever'; Senate off to cultural start keeps pro tempore; Newly elected get lesson on policies: Annual Senate retreat teaches veterans rookies rules and jobs.

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Nl Or Al, Or What's The Difference?, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 2005

Nl Or Al, Or What's The Difference?, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The first two rounds of the playoffs have produced some amazing baseball, although once again I have been struck by the fact that FOX Sports, as did previous networks, continue to trot out inadequate and second rate announcers and analysts to present this high level of play and drama. With all of the excellent talent working major league baseball across the nation, one wonders how difficult it must be for the major networks to ignore the best and settle for second best, or at times even less.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 17, October 13, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 17, October 13, 2005

Central Florida Future

Task force members impressed with outcome of recent tailgate; Homecoming organizers excited about planned events: Yellowcard comedy acts highlight week of student celebration; Late night snack ends up in flames: Student residents receive scare in apartment with stove explosion; Generation Donation now led by Greek body; Volunteers give Arboretum needed lift: Clean-up will fix old storm damage prep for plant sale.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 16, October 10, 2005 Oct 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 16, October 10, 2005

Central Florida Future

Charges possible in shooting: Some tailgaters at center of melee hire attorneys in wake of FDLE investigation; Student residents claiming foul play: UCF student says homeowners are unjustly targeting young neighbors; Return to tailgating normalcy: Fans display responsibility; arrests and citations fewer; Jenkins honored at student service: SGA GAMMA hold memorial event for officer killed at UCF football tailgate.

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A New Nhl Season And Some Rule Changes, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 2005

A New Nhl Season And Some Rule Changes, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The return of the National Hockey League last week was one of those events easily lost amidst the start of baseball's playoffs, the heating up of the college football season, and the occasional game of interest in the National Football League. For those who did notice, it was a time for celebration and thanksgiving.

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