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Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 12, September 28, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 12, September 28, 2004

Central Florida Future

Latest storm adds little cost to $8.4 million toll; Campus activism heating up: Moore Scarborough and long protest on agenda; Debating America's dominance: Power and security come into focus; SGA Senate candidates off an running...almost: Petitions earn candidates face time; Delayed vote means more campaigning.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 11, September 23, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 11, September 23, 2004

Central Florida Future

Kerry storms back into Florida: Candidate accuses Bush of living in denial; Senate Q&A falls flat: no one came to meet or greet SGA hopefuls; Pop culture politics: Celebrities aim to influence their young fans.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 10, September 20, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 10, September 20, 2004

Central Florida Future

Expensive majors can cost thousands more: Learning how to budget is essential; Where does tuition go? Breaking it down one fee at a time; Get out in four years: U Can't Finish grads catching up; Running for senate a race before it begins: Candidates time declaring intention.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 09, September 16, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 09, September 16, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hurricane delays replace 'dog ate it' as excuse: Disruptions in schedules test dates distract; Sound of alarms: Deputies arrest car burglary suspects; Knightstock II: Deja vu: Campus concert returns with familiar faces and new names; Procrastinators can still run for Senate; Assault gun used in attack on Miami officer: Days before ban is lifted weapon injured woman.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 08, September 13, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 08, September 13, 2004

Central Florida Future

SGA Senate opens the door for new blood: Applications are due on Wednesday; Fans' hopes still high despite loss: Rowdy Knights rile the stands with taunts and cheers; Ivan not a threat: Storm veers away from Central Florida; Weapons for sale: Absent push from Bush ban on assault guns will end today.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 07, September 9, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 07, September 9, 2004

Central Florida Future

Storm forces Greek Rush to regroup: Jewish fraternity has conflict with holiday; Sorority gets wet; frat gets hammered: As days pass Hurricane Frances' destruction becomes more evident; Checking out from afar: Off-campus access to information just got EZ thanks to new software; Setting the tone for the season.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 06, September 8, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 06, September 8, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hurricane hits with softer touch: Feathered from Frances campus 'looking good'; Dating in prime-time: Big Man auditions attract a big crowd.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 05, September 2, 2004 Sep 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 05, September 2, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hurricane threat shuts down campus - again; Time to pay tuition looms: Financial-aid recipients can check estimated aid online; Disturbing the peace in New York: Campus Peace Action protests Bush policies; O'Leary's big debut delayed: Football fans still hope former 'Coach of the Year' will deliver.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 04, August 30, 2004 Aug 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 04, August 30, 2004

Central Florida Future

Senate primary has impact beyond Florida: Crowded field vies tomorrow for vacant seat; Pay for 30 ours each year: Block tuition proposal has students paying up; In search of the BMOC: TV reality show seeks larger-life-life characters; Office works to maintain UCF's place in world: Director for global perspectives programs campus events with news in mind.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 03, August 26, 2004 Aug 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 03, August 26, 2004

Central Florida Future

Raw fish added to campus food choices: Two new venues in Student Union give lunchtime rush more variety; Frat punishments lifted; SAE and Phi Delt are now free to recruit this fall; More passes more cars same spaces: Heavy traffic makes parking hard to come by on campus; Power use called 'wasteful' while lights are left on.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 02, August 23, 2004 Aug 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 02, August 23, 2004

Central Florida Future

Charley 'wrecks' center: Hurricane shuts down gym for fall; Money for new school: Gifts of $24 million $10 million continue to transform campus; Late fees for absent students; Undecideds gain clout: What matters more to swing voters: domestic or foreign?


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 01, August 16, 2004 Aug 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 01, August 16, 2004

Central Florida Future

Friday the 13th blows; UCF avoids serious storm damage; E-Passing you by on highways; As the athletes arrive food goes on the table.


Political Contributions By Asian Americans: An Analysis Of The 2002 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Campaign, Paul Watanabe, Gregory Kim-Ju Aug 2004

Political Contributions By Asian Americans: An Analysis Of The 2002 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Campaign, Paul Watanabe, Gregory Kim-Ju

Institute for Asian American Studies Publications

The Institute for Asian American Studies has analyzed and chronicled, often for the first time, the involvement of Asian Americans in the daily life of the Commonwealth. Over the last few decades Massachusetts has experienced a remarkably rapid growth in its Asian American population. Between 1990 and 2000, for example, this population grew by 67.5% to 238,124. Asian Americans now constitute just under 4% of the state’s population


Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 Orientation 2004 Aug 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 Orientation 2004

Central Florida Future

Welcome home! What's inside: Find out who you need to know. where to go and how to have fun in Orlando; From flags to 'fros: Last year's top stories; A whole different ballgame: Football team headlines conference farewell tour.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 72, July 28, 2004 Jul 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 72, July 28, 2004

Central Florida Future

SmartCard now good for pizza so much more; Grads to hear Miss America; Marketplace jumps on diet trend; Plan for new visual and performing arts school sketchy at best.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 71, July 21, 2004 Jul 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 71, July 21, 2004

Central Florida Future

Not a SunTrust customer? Think again; Cartoons aren't just for kids. Witness students with an affinity for talking sponges shakes and yellow men; Protection for gays still stalled; Software upgrade to cause online shutdown.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 70, July 14, 2004 Jul 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 70, July 14, 2004

Central Florida Future

Orientations all summer long; Signing a deal with the devil: Inking an agreement may be scary if the right plan isn't found; Athens or bust for UCF graduates; EU's largest addition struggles to forget horrific past.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 69, July 7, 2004 Jul 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 69, July 7, 2004

Central Florida Future

From dictator to democracy: Professors ponder whether Iraq can make the transition from terror; Loggerhead turtles give global warning; Laser-blocking material could help military troops protect their eyes.


"Creating Dissonance For The Visitor": The Heart Of The Liberty Bell Controversy, Jill Ogline Titus Jul 2004

"Creating Dissonance For The Visitor": The Heart Of The Liberty Bell Controversy, Jill Ogline Titus

Civil War Institute Faculty Publications

This paper examines the controversy surrounding the location and proposed interpretive plan for Independence National Historical Park's new pavilion for the Liberty Bell. Written from the perspective of a graduate student and former Independence NHP employee, it attempts to help historians and Park Service employees to better understand each other's positions, and to penetrate to the heart of the issue at stake - the park's own sense of self-understanding and mission. It then moves on to show the relevance of this specific controversy to questions of broader significance, such as the fundamental character of American history, the post-September 11th responsibility …


Conglomeration, New Media, And The Cultural Production Of The "War On Terror", James Castonguay Jul 2004

Conglomeration, New Media, And The Cultural Production Of The "War On Terror", James Castonguay

Communication, Media & The Arts Faculty Publications

Comments on the role of the mass media in promoting the war on terrorism launched by United States President George W. Bush in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Eagerness of the U.S. film industry to participate the war on terrorism; Support of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency on intelligence-related television programs and film projects; Role of the Internet in disseminating information regarding the war on terrorism.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 68, June 30, 2004 Jun 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 68, June 30, 2004

Central Florida Future

Whistleblower fired from Wellness Center; Is Bigger safe? Most experts agree dangers should be weighed when deciding to go busty; Future reporter made up sources; Vending-machine bandit caught by UCF police.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 67, June 23, 2004 Jun 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 67, June 23, 2004

Central Florida Future

Orientations all summer long; Signing a deal with the devil: Inking an agreement may be scary if the right plan isn't found; Athens or bust for UCF graduates; EU's largest addition struggles to forget horrific past.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 66, June 16, 2004 Jun 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 66, June 16, 2004

Central Florida Future

Internal bickering over invited speaker leads to finger-pointing in SGA; 'Rally Against Rummy' at City Hall; Get your fight on - cheap; Small classes cut while big classes rewarded.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 65, June 9, 2004 Jun 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 65, June 9, 2004

Central Florida Future

New lab to study threats; 10 acres go up in flames; Campus alcohol arrests down but referrals up; Too wasted or cheap to call a cab? Call SafeRide.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 64, June 2, 2004 Jun 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 64, June 2, 2004

Central Florida Future

Late fee schedule irks summer students; PERC rules against UCF: raises unfair; Gas prices rise students struggle to drive; NCAA rule change allows UCF to recruit 2 more basketball players.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 63, May 26, 2004 May 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 63, May 26, 2004

Central Florida Future

Highest GPA award to suspended GPA fraternity; Florida bare minimum gets scrutiny; Phi Delt may close due to lack of money if suspension continues; Better hurry because this DVD will self-destruct in 48 hours; Subleasing the way to go for those leaving.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 62, May 19, 2004 May 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 62, May 19, 2004

Central Florida Future

Hitt scores $15,000; UCF faculty have been disappearing; Free yoga helps students to find themselves; Budget cuts for the arts leave groups struggling for money.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 61, May 12, 2004 May 2004

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 61, May 12, 2004

Central Florida Future

Undergrad tuition may rise 7.5 percent; UCF handed a $50 mil raise; Bush halves UCF plans for preserve; Test-takers stay put while portable smolders.


Ua3/9/2 Wku Four-Year Tuition & Campus Enhancement Plan, Revised, Wku President's Office May 2004

Ua3/9/2 Wku Four-Year Tuition & Campus Enhancement Plan, Revised, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Revised powerpoint presentation regarding increasing tuition and fees in relation to construction projects on campus. Includes comparisons with benchmark universities.


The Impact Of Perceived Interactivity And Vividness Of Video Games On Customer Buying Behavior, Yi-Lin Yu May 2004

The Impact Of Perceived Interactivity And Vividness Of Video Games On Customer Buying Behavior, Yi-Lin Yu

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

About 60 percent of Americans (145 million people) play video games, and the age of 61 percent of all game players is 18 and over (IDSA, 200 1). As the competition to excel in the video game market increasingly becomes difficult for manufacturers, it is becoming more important for manufacturers and video game developers to understand what makes people play and buy games. The major challenge to the gaming industry is to figure out what features of games can catch the consumers' attention. The purpose of this research was to examine what kinds of video games captivate consumers, determine whether …