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Central Florida Future

2004-2005 (Vol. 37)

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 37, July 27, 2005 Jul 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 37, July 27, 2005

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Traffic concerns take spotlight again at hearing: Residents given another chance to express support or opposition of on-campus stadium; New film festival enhances Orlando: Seeks to showcase work of local artists independent films; Tough breaks: Late-night car burglaries have students questioning apartment security; Theft main source of crime on campus: Students advised to protect valuables be aware of area.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 73, July 20, 2005 Jul 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 73, July 20, 2005

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Age-specific student housing leads some to wonder if so many freshmen can reside in same apartment complex; Death of friends leaves some students to battle grief: Denial and anger part of multitude of emotions faced when loved ones are lost; New dorms feature high-class amenities: Private parking garage retail shops enhance housing; Shark tales: The beaches that line the coast of Florida attract thousands if surfers every year - and sharks; Online facebooks latest student sensation: Addictive MySpace Thefacebook improve social networking friendship between Internet buddies.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 72, July 13, 2005 Jul 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 72, July 13, 2005

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Late finals cause housing concern: Students face homelessness before exams as leases expire early in local complexes; Greeks and police aim for unity with patrol: New policing effort to reduce fear crime in Greek Park; Dennis spares UCF wrecks Panhandle: Storm never a threat to campus; authorities ready for future storms; Professors weigh in on London bombing: Latest attacks were inevitable says expert; Convocation Center to enhance campus life.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 71, July 6, 2005 Jul 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 71, July 6, 2005

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New UCF SGA Senate training emphasizes budget management: White: expand program to educate clubs student organizations on SGA spending knowledge; UCF's best places fourth in pageant: UF student takes Miss Florida crown; four knights finish with Top 10 honors; Campus officials prepare for potential storm threat; Snarled Orlando highways give students bad case of road rage: Lengthy commutes and lack of nearby job opportunities test patience hurts wallets.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 70, June 29, 2005 Jun 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 70, June 29, 2005

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Maintenance incident leaves resident in stinky situation: Carpet repair anything but routine as student's food and personal items among casualties after act of vandalism and gross behavior by worker; Transfers benefit from lessons at academy: About 100 students take chance to learn advantages; Chasing the Crown: Nine UCF beauty queens head to Miami vying for he coveted title of Miss Florida; Racial report card gives universities B-minus in sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 69, June 22, 2005 Jun 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 69, June 22, 2005

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Senator resigns to return to activism roots: Sticking to campaign promises tops list of Matt DeVlieger's reasons for parting with SGA; Future missionary heeds God's call to change the world: After graduation student plans four-month trip to Peru to aid impoverished; Teaming up for a home advantage: Men's basketball makes magic off the court building home with Habitat for Humanity; Incoming students get sneak peek at life after high school: Orientation causes freshmen to reflect on past plan future.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 68, June 15, 2005 Jun 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 68, June 15, 2005

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Students choosing UCF for prestige: Incoming freshmen find campus degrees more attractive than other state schools; One state representative's fight could leave some fraternities stuck in a haze: Omega Psi Phi's voluntary tradition of branding may come to an end with a new law; Loss of Bright Futures feared; Bio-med to get new home: Planned expansion for Burnett College of Biomedical Science lays groundwork for possible UCF medical school facility.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 67, June 8, 2005 Jun 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 67, June 8, 2005

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Governor gives Master Plan seal of approval: Campus stadium completion pushed back to 2007 now awaits Board of Trustees amendment; Senate denies disputed hopeful: Conservative SGA Senate candidate blocked in 8-18 vote; Rec center pumps up summer fee: Students not enrolled in courses face $50 usage fee five times more than last year; Old-school games get extra life with new-school merchandise: Hardcore 'gamers' decry commercialization of 1980s video game classics.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 66, June 1, 2005 Jun 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 66, June 1, 2005

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Trustees approve more funding for stadium research: Tuition increase and faculty tenure among items passed at last week's meeting; New bill charges for extra credits: Students who exceed the required number of credit hours face $125 fine; Building bridges more than a contest; The scenic Route: Fellowship winner to study under Broadway designers.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 65, May 25, 2005 May 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 65, May 25, 2005

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Summer bummer without new pool: A second setback for opening of rec center addition; now it's fall. Joining the dark side: From Darth Vader to Jedi Knights Star Wars brings out some odd characters; Lobbying efforts east expansion; Local acts come in loud and clear downtown: Big 10-4 and other bands steal the spotlight at a dozen venues in the Florida Music Festival.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 64, May 18, 2005 May 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 64, May 18, 2005

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Student effort to preserve Latin a success: Raffle nets $1000 and raises profile of dead language; Enduring spirit: Former Muss UCF struggles to overcome brain injury caused by 2001 cheerleading accident; New student body president gets cozy in office: Willie Bentley Jr. assumes top post prepares for slew of responsibilities after swearing-in.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 63, May 11, 2005 May 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 63, May 11, 2005

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Sen. McCain stresses responsible tax spending during visit: Former presidential candidate uses humor to describe his time in 'Nam; Big bucks help UCF expand: State budget helps house biomedics; Welcome to the real world: Group of political leaders addressed more than 3800 graduating seniors at commencement; Controlled burn to stave off wildfires; Animal rights group targets local shop for selling sick pets: Protesters say goal is to shut down business.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 62, April 28, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 62, April 28, 2005

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A look back: If you build it they will come; They rocked us like a hurricane; Wins don't come easy or at all; They danced the knights away; Will economy short change liberal arts? In education shift Florida universities are told to push more students toward workforce needs; On a victim's journey more than a few bumps: Woman alerts other to challenges that can follow an attack.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 61, April 25, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 61, April 25, 2005

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SGA Senate adopts $10.7 million budget for organizations: SafeRide 'Who's Who' programs will continue but with less money; Meandering through life: 20-something students enter phase of dodging early childhood; As finals approach cheating urges get boost; Tensions easing as troops unite clubs: Opposing political views aside campus groups are at peace.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 60, April 21, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 60, April 21, 2005

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Raffle effort under way to resurrect lost language: History student seeks to raise $5000 needed to fund single Latin class; Festival highlights hardships of women: SheFest exhibited gender bias through Disney films posters; Spring Sing: SGA and CAB bring big-band names for Free Music Series; Fraternity struggles for Greek identity: New brotherhood awaits approval for colonization; Victoria's Secrets revealed: Critics protest catalogs made from endangered trees.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 59, April 18, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 59, April 18, 2005

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Trustees unanimously endorse stadium concept; UCF Police seek campus rape suspect; Domino's delivers the dough: Dorm roommates split $1200 prize for ordering the most pizza; Campus group accuse circus of poor treatment to animals: Shriners point to work with children in defense of claims; Man charged in murder at Pegasus Landing.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 58, April 14, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 58, April 14, 2005

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Forum speakers mostly favor stadium; It's a taxing situation: Tomorrow's deadline looms as students scramble to file on time; Film's fame a work in progress: Student works win awards showings at film festivals; Founders' Day recognizes outstanding teacher: Faculty and students honored at yearly celebration.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 57, April 11, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 57, April 11, 2005

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Parking Services sounds off about student's misconceptions; Student leaders get recipes for success: Hawaiian-themed summit gives organizations leadership tips amid fun informal atmosphere; Rollin' past opposition: Engineering student encourages women to join male-dominated field; Junior achievers invade college scene: University plays host to hundreds of students interested in higher education; Stadium continues to plague SGA Senate: Senators concerned proposed on-campus football home not worth the price tag.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 56, April 7, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 56, April 7, 2005

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Stolen car leads to lost hope: Jennifer Johnson was victim of rising rash of car thefts; Research scientist arrested in theft: Eight DNA vials two computer disks taken from center; Civil rights activist recalls segregation days: Patricia Stephens Due wears scars inside and out; Library books get delivered: Disabled students benefit from program.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 55, April 4, 2005 Apr 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 55, April 4, 2005

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Stadium plans unveiled: Athletic director; SGA president support $43 million project; Trustees seal deal with faculty union: Library expansion medical school on tap for further discussion; Woolsey climbs political ladder one step at a time; Symposium talks up economic reform: Campaign finance laws among hot issues.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 54, March 31, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 54, March 31, 2005

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Stadium medical school faculty salary on trustees' plate; Speaker supports bridging divides; Gay adoption ban hits home; Relay takes strides for cancer help; Late Night drummer makes mark; UCF student makes eBay film history.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 53, March 28, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 53, March 28, 2005

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Higher textbook prices on horizon; Students reach out to spread AIDs awareness; Caribbean duo spice up scene; The price of protest: Construction projects cost more money as neighboring residents oppose Master Plan; Pixar animator brings life to computer graphics; Religious rites teach about Purim.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 52, March 24, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 52, March 24, 2005

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Former Senate speaker sets record straight on resignation; Alumnus a reality TV knockout; Library increases patrol for students; Donations help raise billboard; Caribbean sounds resonate throughout campus.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 51, March 21, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 51, March 21, 2005

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SGA speaker resigns from post before impeachment vote; Big plans in works for student lobbying; Casting their vote: Resident concern growing; Sketch comedy draws laughs; Spring Break offers different windfalls for all

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 50, March 10, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 50, March 10, 2005

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Prankster duo fights fliers with fliers a Student Union; Spring Break blues; Animal rights club beats meat; This is no tunnel of love - it's oppression; Multiple-term registration on tap for students.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 49, March 7, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 49, March 7, 2005

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Men punch NCAA return ticket; Landmarks to tumble?; Senate scales back travel expenses for school clubs; Etiquette tips teach students do's don’t's.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 48, March 3, 2005 Mar 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 48, March 3, 2005

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Support grows for mandatory health insurance; AIDS a growing threat to blacks; Riding a green wave; Black journalist speaks on desegregation then now; Diversity source of strength for Senate.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 47, February 28, 2005 Feb 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 47, February 28, 2005

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Teacher salary to increase by 2 percent with new contract; Staying alert with drugs; Art shows offer fresh perspectives; Uniform grading system still has growing pains.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 46, February 24, 2005 Feb 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 46, February 24, 2005

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Bentley's a winner; Proposed medical school praised; Push for same-sex benefits; International students in visa limbo.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 45, February 21, 2005 Feb 2005

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 45, February 21, 2005

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SGA rallies support for block-tuition movement; Candid SGA candidates; Faculty contrast includes raises gay protection.

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