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University of Central Florida STARS Central Florida Future University Archives 11-5-1996 Central Florida Future, Vol. 29 No. 21, November 5, 1996 Part of the Mass Communication Commons, Organizational Communication Commons, Publishing Commons, and the Social Influence and oliticalP Communication Commons Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in Central Florida Future by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Recommended Citation "Central Florida Future, Vol. 29 No. 21, November 5, 1996" (1996). Central Florida Future. 1402. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture/1402 Central Florid • VoL. 29 •No. 21 SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SINCE 1968 Nov. 5, 1996 Students encouraged to rock the vote and be heard INSIDE by RYAN ANDERSON commonplace in American poli­ and MELISSA VAZQUEZ tics, many voters have become dis­ News editor, staff writer illusioned with the whole demo­ • 9'{gws cratic voting process. Campus Chat Like two prize fighters go­ Despite what many experts ing into the last round bloodied have viewed as a lackluster elec­ Room and bruised, the Clinton/Gore and tion season, the potential is great pg. 3 Dole/Kemp tickets are awaiting for a large voter turnout at the polls today. Who should win the the final bell in this election sea­ • son. · "Never before in Florida's presidential election? Both sides enter the day still history have so many citizens been swinging and slinging for votes, registered to vote on election day. in a campaign highlighted by char­ While many are predicting that this • .'teatures acter assault and questions about election wil1 mark a low point in Video Rewind stands on issues. voter turnout for Florida, I am more In the end, there can be only optimistic. I believe in Florida vot­ pg.10 one champion. One team will find ers and am confident that they will themselves residing in Washing­ turn out in record numbers," Florida ton come January. The other will SecretaryofStateSandraMortham only have thoughts of what went said. College students are often wrong, and massive campaign 'llete/IOILIAU debt. seen as indifferent and too lazy to The College Ogmocrats and College Republicans faced off Wiji all the political mud­ care about what is going on in their in a debate concerning the presidential elections and each slinging, backstabbing and char­ candidate's platform. Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science acter assault which have become see ELECTION, page 3 honor societ, sponsored the debate. Ammendments to clean up Leslie Neilson has a habit of showing up in Everglades appear on ballot the strangest places. by OMAR DAJANI " Neilson's latest release Staff writer Constitutional--------- is Spy Hard. There's no disagreement ammandments Images of that the Florida Everglades is be­ • . ing polluted and choked by sugar tend ta get Homecoming farming and urban sprawl. But there is disagreement as to who is very low voter pg. 11 responsible and on how to a11ocate _ turnout Some of The Future's blame. ' favorite moments from Save Our Everglades, an Terri Susan Fine, UCF Orlando-based group that has Homecoming '96. polltlcal science placed on the ballot an amend­ associate____________ professor ,, ment that would levy a 1-cent-per­ pound tax on sugar production, Sports believes that companies profiting observers fear as the breakdown from sugar farming should pay for of representative government and Homecoming Feast the clean-up since they pollute the the emergence of soundbite poli- most. tics. pg.12 TheAllianceofSugarFarm­ ."We're evolving to a condi­ ers agrees they are partly to blame, tion of government by plebiscite but point to urban growth in South [direct voting] which is symptom­ Florida as a major culprit. They atic of a decay of the democratic strongly oppose the Everglades process," said Neil S. Crispo, se­ Restoration Act that would co11ect nior vice president for research $900 million from their profits and operations for the watchdog over 25 years. group Florida TaxWatch. "That's Lost in the arguments and counterarguments is what many see AMMENDMENTS, page 2 The Golden Knights Victim Advocates reach out to viclims·who call trounced the Illinois by MICHELLE ABRAM Victim Services provides Victim spond to the scene of a crime when the Victim Advocates. They can State Redbirds 42-15 Staff writer Advocates who are available to needed or at the request of a law also assist you in filing for finan­ cial reimbursement when appli­ for a Homecoming 1996 assist any member of the UCF enforcement officer. A Victim One in four college women Advocate can help victims under­ cable. romp. Also, Charlie community when they, or some­ has been the victim of rape or one they know, has become a vic­ stand their rights and options as a Speakers from Victim Ser­ Pierce broke Franco attempted rape since age 14. tim of a crime. victim under the Florida law. They vices are available for presenta­ Grilla's record of 285 75%of perpetrators and 55% "It's not uncommon for a can provide transportation to court tions on various subjects such as career points scored of victims were drinking at the victim, following a victimization appearances or medical appoint­ acquaintance rape in the col1ege environmentordating violence and becoming UCF's All­ time of the rape. of some kind, to go into a crisis," ments and assist with victim's Domestic violence is the housing needs. abuse. Time leading scorer. said Victim Services Coordinator, leading cause of injury to women Mary Ann McCunn, "There are a Kim Williams, a Victim 49 percent of the cases re­ between the ages of 15 and 44. broad range of emotions a victim Advocate, said, "I assist victims ported to Victim Services in 1995 .. Weapons are used in 30 per­ may feel." - to court at least once a week. Vic­ were a type of relationship abuse. Three types of relationship Intbismue: cent of domestic violence inci­ The Victim Advocate's ser­ tim Advocates are allowed to ac­ dents. vices include crisis intervention, company victims into the court­ abuse include, but are not limited News 1-3 Victims of crime can find emotional support and practical room." to, battery, assault and stalking. Battery, the act of intention- C~ifieds 4-S help at UCF. The Victim Services assistance, information and refer­ Information and referrals to Program at UCF plays an impor­ social service agencies on and off 02inioo 6-7 ral, and education services. tant role as a part of the UCFPD. A Victim Advocate will re- campus are gladly provided by see ADVOCATES, page 2 Features 8-10 Visit the Central Florida Future in cyberspace athttp://www.gdi.net/ cff/ cff.html Sports 11-12 • 2 ° Nov. 5, 1996 • The Central Florida Future .. Homecoming wraps up in royal fashion The Greek Column • by JENNIFER LINDSTROM Tailgating parties and an trayed the "Sounds of Motown" Asst. news editor awards ceremony took place at in honor of Homecoming, as the Tinker Field prior to the game. dance team, flag corp and baton Greeks show school spirit On Saturday, Nov. 2, UCF Then it was off to the Citrus Bowl twirlers performed. Haltime cul­ students, parents, alumni and dedi­ where the Homecoming atmo­ minated with the announcement during Homecoming '96 cated fans came to watch the an­ sphere could be felt all the way of the 1996 Homecoming King by MELANIE RIVERA Twister at the Reflection pond, nual UCF homecoming parade at back to the UCF campus. • and Queen: Josh Brown and Ali comedians, Games on the Green, Church Street in Downtown Or­ The battle to defeat the Illi­ Greek columnist Rivera, both Radio/Television and a concert with Dishwalla, hmdo. nois State University Redbirds majors, the Knights truly had Homecoming is a much Stabbing Westward and The Re­ Black and Gold streams of took place with the help of student something to toast. anticipated part of the fall. freshments, just to name a few. enthusiasm shook the pavement cheering, singing and dancing. With the roar of the crowd, For Greeks, clubs, and or­ Some of these events included a as the line of floats, band mem­ One big family of great memories and new friend­ ganizations it mean:; pulling to­ sign in for spirit points. bers, cheerleaders and radiant stu­ KNIGHTS came together-as one ships were created for all those gether to organize skits and build Of course the purpose of • dents displayed their school spirit to celebrate what had been an en­ students who showed their black floats. This year's theme was all UCF Homecoming activities in the "Big City Knights" home­ tire week of festivities. and gold pride. Homecoming "Big City Nights." Greeks chose is to promote UCF spirit. There coming parade theme. During the halftime show week was quite the gala occasion themes ranging from Metropolis is always one group that shows The parade was only the the '96 Marching Band as well as and success for all of it's "Big to Las Vegas. Their task was to outstanding spirit in accordance first of ceremonies for the day. the "Mighty Alumni Band" por- City Knights." incorporate school spirit within with the rules. their theme. This year, Sigma Phi Ep­ • In addition to skits and silon and Alpha Delta Pi won Abuse victims are not alone floats, Greeks were expected to first place overall for Greeks for from ADVOCATES, page 1 has been a victim of a crime." a Victim Advocate can be reached complete service ·hours for showing the most UCF spirit.

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