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• By DAN McMuLLAN Association (SGA) and the educa SGA allocated~ the funds after Staff Writer tion student ~ean's advisory council McDonald's suggestion for the hosted the event. event. The College of Education A Meet the Dean reception was Education Sen. Joe Sarrubbo said supported the suggestion. The advi Comedian.Jim h_eld for Dean Sandra Robinson, the idea was the inspiration of SGA sory council then organized the ·Breuer entertaf.tl$,, College of Education, on April 22. President Keith McDonald. event. .. 'a crocwct.ofpeo,»li The reception was in the Key · "Keith has wanted to do this, so Kathleen Schilling, president of at the l.JC)!!;tenfJ West room of the Student Union. they allocated $2,000," Sarrubbo on Aprff .. ts. ~ w The Student Government said. See DEAN, Page 5 .. ~ . .. . • e garage comes tumblin down Eart:h Day .. Blowout to By BRIAN SMITH News Editor honor Mother A 22-ton crane destroyed about a quarter of the east park Nature ing garage after the ground could not support the weight of By DAN McMULLAN the heavy machinery. Staff Writer The crane was carrying about 25 tons of precasted concrete Live music, information displays when it fell on the structure at and activities will educate and about 10 a.m. on April 15. inform the UCF community about 'We don't know yet how it Earth Day on April 22. could have happened," said Earth Day Blowout will be held Pete Newman, director of facil from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the • ities planning. "It could be a Student Union West Plaza. combination of a soft spot on Jessica Smith, CAB special event the ground and the wind." director, said the band Cold Spot 8 The opening of the $7 mill,ion will perform. The band played at garage could be delayed, and • the UCF Halloween Masquerade additional costs will be needed Ball in October. to repair the damages. Also performing will be Wellville Newman said he is not sure if the garage will be ready to open and Umoja. Each band will play at its schedule time, but it is the hour-long sets. contractor's responsibility to One of the activity tables will pay for the damage. allow people to plant a flower and Jose, the crane operator, was take it home. Another table will a little shaken up from the acci demonstrate sand-art and give dent but no one else was hurt, everyone a chance to create their said Mark Gettings, superinten own masterpjece. dent of Pre-:Con Construction. "This will be a special event • An hour following the garage because of the opportunity for the accident, a lull forklift fell on Campus Activities Board to work the Health and Public Affairs with other organizations to pro Building. mote a common cause," Smith "At 11: 15 a.m., a lifting boom said. with no load was unstable and The first Earth Day was staged lost its balance," said Keith on March 21, 1970, to coincide Sommers, regional vice presi with the vernal equinox, according dent of pyramid masonry. "It to the official Earth Day website. gairied momentum on the sand ''The Earth will continue to and it took out scaffolding." regenerate its life sources only as It is unknown how long it will long as we and all the peoples of take to repair the damages from Photo by DEREK GONSOULIN the world do our part to conserve both accidents. The repairs Workers examine the damage after a lull forklift falls on the scaffolding at the Health and Public its natural resources," said • 16 began on April · Affairs Building. President Gerald Ford. "Through voluntary action, each of us can join in building a productive land Deal' s achievements deserving of an alumnus award in harmony with nature." The intent of Earth Day is to By GWEN R. RHODES UCF's College of Health and Public Deal is the vice president o{ underwriting "bring people together in heart and Staff Writer Affairs chose seven distinguished alumni and agency operations for First American mind at a special moment and from its schools and departments as recipi Title Insurance Company of Winter Park. A increase determination to pursue The criminal justice and legal studies ents of the achievement awards. part-owner in the company, he has held the 'peace, justice and the care of department has chosen Larry P. Deal, class Each school and department selected a position for 13 years, and Deal has been in · Earth." of 1977, as this year's distinguished alum winner based on the individual's career the title industry for 24 years. ''The people of Earth have the nus. He will receive UCF's Alumni achievements, leadership qualities and con • Professional Achievement Award . tributions to their community. See AWARD, Page 5 See PRESERVATION, Page S
Senators oppose lodge Beware the Phantom
Senators and administration clash ~~ The classic Broadway musical has :.'''?---~::~. Interim coach Miriam Metzcus is over Greek Lodge. hit Orlando. hoping for the full-time job. - Page 11 -Page 14 - Page 24 April 22, 1998 www.UCFFuture.com Central Florida Future • 2
Trapped bicycle $ Students need to learn how not to forget • only due to, brea¥; in : By LINDA RAMOS visual, then seeing keywords tools. Use them for vocabu 11 Staff Writer . on the test may act as cues to lary, possible test questions, • at boat compound recollect the information. names, dates and formulas. •• M~a UbJltU..ti9;feAlih4 .. .~~4 By DAWN MYERS 6. Ublllus was in the. UCF library ¥when .$jie l~t rPEEK In other Greek News: • her book bag unattended while she. went tg the<.. , Staff Writer The Panhellenic Assckiation is host ing its annual Greek Softball Game. restro~pi~ .. ...•. , . .... ···~.. .. T ..·.... < Ji/ . + ;;,; ...... ,'.'. .. ·. «, < Zeta Tau Alpha hosted its annual All proceeds will benefit the Susan Whe11 slie retutned; a ·. feW: ~nutes ;~a,~r· her · Fraternities and sororities have been Wallethad been removed fto:tlLt~~ bag. ;:Qi~.. W~ philanthropy Crown Classic on April G. Komen Foundation for Breast invited to nominate two players to • 2 18. The sorority invited teams to enter Cancer Research. letcontain~d seyer~ · f0l§9eµ "' ite · compete in this co-ed game on April a sand volleyball competition to raise 25. Music and food will be provided. ,, ", ;:~{ ~' money for its national philanthropy. The game begins at 2 p.m. • Ubillu§t$·~illin · ' ...... ·'.:::-::r~:i ·-~~···; . $~ • • "You're closer to home • than you think. • ® 1-800-COLLECT • • UCF's 1st College Bar Best Burger In Orlando "The Tradition Beqon Here" KNIGHT OUT PUB Sl Bottles lla-lp Everyday! • ~.····· .""•'m.~1.·.•.·.·.·.:,•.,.·~·... ·g·.~•.•... 7:··.. ·.·.'.: ....·.~.'. ·••.•·.· £J.tK. ~,11.;11111. 11L..,.~.~..' ' 1'~"'·' . ,.,·~···•£'•. •····· .~ 15¢ Wings 7-10p JAKE & ROG $5 - FREE Draft JAKE & ROG SOUTH PARK EVENTS $5 Dart FREE Draft $6 - All You Can $2 Pitchers If the Lines are and Tournament 10 pm - 11 pm Eat Wings $6 Buckets TOO long BANDS Blind Draw $1 Longnecks LIVE BANDS ALL NIGHT Come On Over!! TBA Starts 10 pm $3 Pitchers TBA LONG! Now Owned and Operated by A UCF Grad • Show Your Student l.D & Get A Free Drink With Lunch! 275-3052 Comer of University & Alafaya - Between Pizza Hut & Subway I April 22, 1998 www.UCFFuture.com Central Florida Future • 3 Law school administrations object! • By CHRISTINE TATUM "I'm still carrying last year's issue ology being used is seriously flawed. For description of how they are compiled." College Press Service around," said 23-year-old Linda McCoy starters, it fails to differentiate between To compile the information, the maga of Chicago, who's in the process of apply the varying missions schools have. We're zine uses a complex formula that weighs U.S. News & World Report's annual ing to law school. "I can hardly wait to see not all trying to accomplish the same, several important factors, including LSAT f. ranking of the nation's law schools has what this year's has to say." exact thing, much less send students down scores, incoming grade-point averages, deans around the country crying, That's the type of devotion that sends the same, exact career path." job placement percentages and starting "Objection!" shivers up the spines of many school offi Law school administrators say it's also salaries. The poll's results also hinge on • They aren't the only academics tired of cials who aren't convinced prospective tough for them to take the rankings seri two surveys designed to gauge the seeing their graduate schools' reputations students are basing their decisions on ously when they can't explain why their schools' reputations - one given to attor bounce up and down with each poll, but sound data. The Association of American school scores .,higher or neys and judges, and the other completed .. this year, they're the loudest ones protest Law Schools released a report lower from year to year. by the very deans who complain about the ing the practice. challenging the Officials at the rankings each year. Deans from most of the nation's 179 law validity of the University of North Why aren't law school deans more like schools have denounced the rankings, magazine's sur Carolina at Chapel most of the nation's 54 members of the directly appealing to their prospective vey, declaring that Hill said they're American Association of Dental Schools, clients - 93,000 applicants - with a most of the year-to still bewildered who simply refuse to respond to the mag scathing letter titled "Law School year differences in about how azine's questionnaires? • Rankings May Be Hazardous to Your overall rankings can their "We're caught in a hopeless bind," said H. Health!" The heads of 164 schools be explained by only school Reese Hansen, dean of Brigham Young endorsed the message - including the two of the 12 factors University's Law School, which also dean of Yale University's law school, U.S. News says it consid climbed shares this year's 25th spot. "U.S. News which holds this year's coveted No. 1 ers: reputation and student 10 spots · to & World Report has made it abundantly spot. selectivity. The associa share the No. 25 ranking clear that it will continue with or without • It was once considered a faux pas for tion's study found that.70 per this year. us. We might as well make sure it has the those in academia to even let on that they cent . of the student selectivity rating is "We've not done one thing differently, correct information. If we didn't partici read surveys. But ·at a press conference in based on each school's median Law which we think says something about the pate, the results would be reduced by 179 New York earlier this week, several law School Admissions Test score. Deans, arbitrary nature of these rankings," said votes - the most informed and accurate school deans angrily broke from the con- fearing that human nature could get the Audrey Ward, director of the school's ones in the whole group." entional silence. best of those who are sensitive to the communications. "It's nice to have public To make matters worse, Hansen said, "The rankings clearly matter," said rankings, say admissions officers may be recognition for a quality program, but it's important people - money-giving alum Pamela Gann, dean of Duke University's more inclined to look at test sc;;ores than the same quality we've offered for the last ni, university trustees, top-n~tch students law school, which slipped froni 10th place other important factors - such as a can 152 years." and big-name fums - seem to like the to 11th this year. "They are widely read didate's practical experience or dedication In a statement released a day before the rankings. and widely relied upon." to the profession. rankings, U.S. News editors stood by their "If there's going to be a party, you want In the eyes of many news gatherers, "I don't object to the notion that folks research and said the association has mis to be invited," he said. "And if there is prospective students and alumni, that's might try to rank law schools because I understood the methodology used. going to be a ranking, you want to look as not necessarily a bad thing. Especially if think it could be a valuable pie'ce of con "U.S. News agrees that rankings should good as you think you are."· the information is coming from U.S. sumer information," said Howard 0. not be an applicant's main source of infor And where does Hansen think his school News, which is perhaps the most popular Hunter, dean of Emory University's law mation," the stat~ment read. "The maga should place next year? • and well respected of a growing field of school, which, this year, shares 25th place zine also believes that any debate. about "We want to be No. 1, of course," he academic surveys. with four other schools. "But the method- rankings should be based on an accurate said. In the Dog House? Take her to • Eat, Drink & Make Merry! • Budweiser, Froggers, The Mill, Hops, Toucan's,jacquelinejones, American Steel, T. Scott Walker, Mark Mann, White Rose Productions Saturday, May 2, I 0 a.m. - 7 p.m. .. Alexandria Boulevard, Oviedo • MAGIC10l7™ The Orlattdo Sentinel Budweiser Soft Basy ravorilf's m KINGOFBEEBS, & Fl.oRJDA • tr~1ar .. ~ HosPITAL ov1e o ~""ft:.""· rrltbntlr.J lite· m~etplace , Li <407) 365·6500 • • • • • • • The· administration is • ready to go into office • and is looking for stu- • .. .. • • • t Government Office in • • ·:::·: .;;; .. :;:J .;.;. Union room 214. • • • ing weeks. • • • • • • • • April 22, 1998 www.UCFFuture.com Central Florida Future • 5 • Senate opposes CITF • allocation for Greek Lodge By JOHN TURNER this campus," Lee said. "I Staff Writer must reiterate that funds like CITF should be allocat On April 17 the Senate passed a resolution oppos ed to benefit all students in • ing the Capital Improvement trust fund (CITF) allo projects such as recreational cation for a Greek Lodge. Sen. Charlie Lee and Sen. services or the expansion of Jamie Halscott authored the resolution. the arena, which needs The senators were debating whether CITF monies more monies to be completed. CITF should not be should be spent for a $1.2 million Greek Lodge that used to benefit a select few." will benefit a small percentage of Greeks on campus. Sen. Chris Day voted for the resolution. "Greek Lodge would benefit exclusively several "My chapter has been ready for a long time with all fraternal organizations that have discriminating the private monies necessary to build a house on membership requirements and are inaccessible to the campus," Day said. "We were told by administration majority of UCF students," Lee said. that we could not build on the land next to the Pi • Greg Mason, Greek Affairs, said he was surprised Kappa Alpha house because of piping underneath, by the resolution and was unaware the Sen~te was and that a house there would take away from the aes-· debating this issue. thetic beauty of the Visual Arts Building . • ''These students have not done their homework on "If administration is willing to move those pipes the issue," Mason said. "Not a si.'1.gle senator has for the Greek Lodge, they could move it for us that come to see me on this issue." are using private monies to build a house." • The situation was inflamed when Mason Leaders of Pi Kappa Alpha are siding with the res announced during an inter-fraternity council meeting olution as passed by the Senate. that one of the sites for the Greek Lodge would be the Halscott echoed Day's statements. land next to the Pi Kappa Alpha house. "A Greek Lodge is necessary to assist those social ''The .master planning committee did recommend Greek organizatioi;is without the means to build a the site next to the Pi Kappa Alpha house for a Greek house, to move on campus," Halscott said. "I don't Lodge, but no decision has been made and is cur think CITF is the correct route to take on allocating rently on a holding pattern," said Dean McFall, vice for this project though. It just doesn't seem to be a president of UCF public relations. good business decision to use $1.2 million of monies Several of the small fraternities and sororities and that will only benefit a select fraction on our campus. other Greek organizations would consider the Greek "We need to explore other avenues of funding YOU'RE GRADUATING lodge as home. through the housing office, which is a department of NEXT YEAR ... McFall said he considered this as a "rather critical student affairs. I just don't think enough thought has WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS? factor to provide those Greek organizations that don't been given on the issue, and I take exception with have the means for a house on campus, a place to those administrators who say that we don't under This spring, more than l,000 college meet. This will also benefit diversity on Greek Row." stand what the situation is all about." seniors will graduate and begin their Peace "I am not opposed to a Greek Lodge being built on Corps service as Teachers of English as a The Senate passed the resolution. Foreign Language (TEFL), math and science teachers, business advisors, health educators, agricultural extensionist, youth advisors and environmental educators in 84 countries in SGA sponsors meet and greet Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the ~ Pacific, and the Caribbean. From PAGE 1 spring was because during the Reggie McGill, representing fall -semester she did not know U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, was Apply now and your degree, work experience, student dean's advisory coun SGA hosts meet ·and greet present to extend the congress and commitment to community service may cil, said the purpose for the receptions. woman's regards. automatically qualify you for an exciting. reception was to "get the dean "Many of us were new and Anna Turbett, student career-enhancing 27-month assignment informed about and involved , we didn't know about the dean's advisory council, said leaving June through August 1999. with what's going on with Student Government Robinson feigned horror when undergraduate and graduate Association doing this," she saw the writing on the students." Robinson said. "This is a won cake. Robinson joined UCF in July ~~ (~~~;;~~~~~;, derful idea. It's of, by and for "She found the bakers had 1997 from the University of ~ www.peacecorps.gov the students." misspelled college," Turbett South Carolina, where she Michael Hynes,-assistant said. "Ever the educator, served as the interim dean. dean for graduate pro grams, [Robinson] immediately cor She said the reason UCF was served cookies to guests. rected the mistake. having this reception in the Preservation is a focus of Blowout From PAGE 1 and decisions that will benefit better • STA Travel specializes raw materials and technology · people and planet." understanding of the environ for all to enjoy a life of quality," Politics and money aside, ment for our scholastic friends in LOW- COST travel said John McConnell, founder preservation of the Earth's at UCF," said Dean Ahrens, • resources still remains the focus president of the UCF for students. of Earth Day. "Individuals and institutions can now be trustees of UCF.Earth Day Blowout. 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April 22, 1998 www.UCFFuture.com Central Florida Future • 6 Campus life still important to 32-year-old college ·student \ By VICKI DESORMIER "But I saw too many people my age who came •. Staff Writer and took classes a night or two a week and did their : wednesdaymthurs6ftfJ homework and didn't have any fun," she said. "I Danielle Garvin says she's had no trouble fitting didn't want to do that." e "Extremities" UCF Theatre, ~ back in since she returned to college a dozen years Of course, she said, she doesn't have the luxury 7:30pm !!. ~;~ swr after she left. of returning to school full time, but she can take a Olderanl At 32, she's a lot couple of classes. And she makes time for an occa • 0 ID older than many of sional ballgame or a movie. • R'f· .gj ,~ her classmates and, "I just try to do something on campus once a • she says, younger than some. But she says she week," she said. "I want to just sort of hang out and takes part in many campus activities and that has see what everyone else is doing." • helped her feel a part of college again. She said she doesn't want "to be a kid again" so • "I quit school in my sophomore year because I she isn't joining a sorority or trying out for cheer • thought I knew it all," -she said. "Who needed a col leading, but she said she attends some functions lege degree? I had a pretty decent job and I didn't just to feel a part of the UCF community. need to finish school." "It makes college a lot more fun to me," she said. The job was good while it lasted, she said, but "I think I'd only be getting half of the experience if Classes End after being "downsized" out of a few positions, she I just came to class and went home every day." realized a degree would be necessary to>advance. AAA site allows you to plan about traveling By VICKI DESORMIER now you can work with AAA online at Staff Writer www.aaa.com and get the same sort of help. You still need to be a member to take advantage The school year is just about over. of some of its services and discounts, but you don't You've worked hard all semester and you're ready have to join to look around. for a break. But where are The site is bright and full of pictures for your you going to go and what wishful thinking pleasure or that final are you going to do? decision-making push. And, just like when you use When you were a kid, one of its patented Trip Tiks to take you where you • your parents probably went want to go, it's pretty hard to get lost in this site. • to a travel agency and There are travel links to everywhere, from Central • flipped through the Florida (in case you can't get out of town) to Paris. brochures and wish lists to The pictures are great and there's some easy-to • pick a spot. read descriptions. Come on in and look around. • But who has the time? Besides, you don't need a If you decide you want to join AAA, you can do • pesky travel agent breathing down your neck. The that from the site, too. American Automobile Association has always been It's a great way to plan a post-school trip ... or to a good resource for travel tips and guidebooks, but fantasize about the one you won't be able to take. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) CERTIFICATE The Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies at the University of Central Flori.da will offer a four week Certificate Program to prepare participants to teach English abroad. Classes will be held from June 15 - July 10, 1998. ----- ,, ·~-~~-~· I i?\'I ,df . "' r - ' - : ' ...:,~ ' - ··. :~~ ::· )1: ·.-:· _r~ ~f ., ..... · :~· .:;~ Placement services are available to assist graduates with employment abroad. tl~3 . Iii' Dr. Consuelo E. Stebbins 1595 E. Sitvet Star Rd ' ;2845 Gatdep/Street Center tor Multilingual Multicultural Studies Ocoee. FL 34761 'litmviDe, FL 32796 (407) 823-0088 April 22, 1998 Central Florida Future • 7 " www.UCFFuture.com • UCF receives top -honors,from magazine • Florida Leader magazine, a students are able to get any Oxendine said. "It's moving up are requesting that the State • The Brevard campus Student 15-year-old publication which where on campus in 15 minutes the ladder. I see more student University System double the Council for Exceptional covers colleges and universities, or less. activities in the long run, more 1998-99 funding to $10 million, Children (SCEC) is launching a awarded UCF with Best Student The "fastest" master's degree campus involvement in activi giving faculty a 1 percent joint prevention and education ' Government, would be the two-year course in ties, Student Government and increase. program with The Yellow Most Punctual precision engineering with a greek life. It's moving toward a Umbrella/Exchange Club Pupils, Fastest specialization in high perfor more liberal arts, resident based UCF's Brevard campus' Center to teach adolescents the • Master's mance engine optimization. The school like UF and FSU." College of Education is spon consequences of Shaken Baby Degree and honorable mention nation's only master's degree in soring a Cosmetology Day in Syndrome. for Best Student Newspaper race car engines'involves exten In other news: conjunction with Brevard The presentation includes a • (Central Florida Future). sive lab work and. a one-semes • The Florida Board of Regents Community College's doll and a skit involving an Florida Leader recognized SG ter internship with a racing team announced April 10 that profes Cosmetology Dep~ment. actual intervention. The goal of for its efforts to increase school or engine manufacturer. sors at state universities are On April 23, sixth, seventh Yellow Umbrella is to stop this spirit, provide more student ser The Future was recognized for among the least paid in the and eighth graders from preventable condition through vices and enhance SG-student news reporting and positive nation. Normandy School will attend outreach and education to the relationships. UCF administra progress in the past year. Butch According to a study at lectures on personal hygiene community by increasing tors were quoted saying Keith Oxendine, publisher of Florida Oklahoma State University, pro and appointments for hair awareness, offering resources McDonald, SG president, is a Leader, said The Future stands fessors of all ranks have average styling, manicures and pedi and providing alternative ways person with integrity and fair out among other university salaries 20 percent below the cures. of dealing with one's emotions • ness . newspapers such as USF's The national average. The average The event is funded by a grant and behaviors. UCF has the most punctual Oracle, UF's Independent salary of a-fun professor is 16.5 from the cosmetology depart Call Yellow Umbrella at 690- pupils because of the layout of Florida Alligator, and FIU's The percent below the national aver ment. For more information, 0080 for more information. the campus. It was designed in Beacon. age . contact director Anthony Misco • concentric circles, making "UCF isn't the technical BOR is hoping to increase fac at 632-1111. buildings more accessible and school it was a few years ago," ulty salaries f6r next year. They - CFF staff report. f . ~ '·' • ; • , I ; .... • .... Oviedo Marketplace • announces a world of fun f,or Earth Day! YOU'RE INVITED TO THE OVIEDO MARKETPLACE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM lOAM - 7PM AND SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH FROM NOON - SPM. It's a whole weekend of Earth-friendly fun, games a·nd entertainment for the whole family at Oviedo Morketploce. •More thon 30 o~ganizati~ns will participate in an Ecology Fair -.yith exhibits about recycling, conservation, endangered species, water and air purification, and many more eco topics. Plus, we'll have clowns, face painting and animal displays. • You could even win o trip for two to o tropical rain forest in San Juan, Puerto Rico, courtesy of WSHE 100.3 FM. And we're giving away two free cruise tickets from Polm Beach Cruise lines. •While you're at Oviedo Marketplace explore the newly opened • Cha Cho Coconuts; Rego! Cinema's Oviedo Marketplace 22; Bed, Bath & Beyond; The Shoe Department; Wet Seal; Treasures by the Christmas Collection; La Maison Diamonds; Cuban Hut; Smoothie Bee and Footlocker Super Store. • So visit Oviedo • Marketplace this weekend. You can shop 'til you drop, save the oviedo planet ond enjoy o world of fun - all at our Earth Day party. inarketplace • .Dillard'>; Goyfers; Bed, Both & Beyond; f.Y.E . (for Your En!erloinmenlj; Foollocker Super Store; Barnes & Noble; Cho Cho Coconuls and Chamberlin's Merkel 8. Cofe. Conveniently localed off The Central Florido Greenowoy cl Red Bug lake Rood. 407-977·2400. Owned and Manogcd by on Affiliole of ·nmnot.~ECQ\le\:' By PETER LEVINE agency or others connected with Reebok." College Press Service The clause was eventually dropped from the contract, but other questions surrounding cor You can always spot an athlete at the porate donations soon surfaced. University of Wisconsin. Earlier this year, students said UW business Unlike other students wearing school appar school professor Kerry Vandell had compro el, they sport the Reebok symbol on their mised his research when he accepted $40,000 clothes like a battle patch. Whether it's those from Exxon to determine whether its petro red puffy winter jackets floating through the chemical plant in Baton Rouge, La., had "dis thick December snow, or mesh shorts burning proportionate impacts on low-income, minori across the track, it looks as if their entire ty neighborhoods." Vandell not only concluded wardrobe has been provided courtesy of their it didn't, but also reported that "the presence of athletic sponsor. the petrochemical industry is definitely a ben Growing corporate involvement in university efit to the community." life is raising some serious questions. Schools Researchers at the Institute for across the country, faced with shrinking state Environmental Studies at Louisiana State and federal funding, are turning to big business University criticized Vandell's analysis for for financial support. But the money often has being too narrow and failing to take into strings attached. And many students and facul account all necessary factors required to pro ty members are worried it will compromise duce accurate results. ·scholarly objectivity, jeopardize their intellec- " Would a professor who had been less kind to tual freedom, commercialize their institutions the industry get the same access to their and force them to associate with businesses research dollars?" asked Dan Rodman, a UW whose practices they find offensive. graduate student also affiliated with the Teach Their fears aren't unwarranted. A report In Council. released April 1 by researchers at the Health "This isn't so much of an issue Policy Research and Development Unit of unethical individuals as a MagicTech Computers, Inc. at Massachusetts General Hospital systemic problem of who and the University of Minnesota holds the purse strings, found that scientists at 43 percent and therefore sets the ~ m • "A ComputerS=ions Provider" P" of universities nationwide have agenda." For more information, call 823~2197 or visit our website: http://reach.ucf.edu/-uwc April 22, 1998 www.UCFFuture.com Central Florida Future • 9 Smooth salesmen keep magic carpets 'flying' in Marrakech By DOUG LANSKY Ahmed laughed. ''Typically, 6 Giant attempt a team slam from subject. Then, feigning reluctance, be willing to give that special, local College Press Service percent." third rope. he swung back into action. -rate to you - $2,000 each. And it I said I might consider working Mostefa, who speaks seven lan ''Do you like this one?" he asked, would pain me to see you choose, MARRAKECH, MOROCCO for him for 12. · guages flawlessly, invited Steven gesturing to the top carpet. so I'll give you both for $3,800- " - Moroccan carpet salesmen can "Out of the question. If you want and Rachel to join him for (ital) chi ''That's nice," Rachel confessed, a price you can't refuse." use the dramatic pause better than to try it for a while, you can stay (end ital) while he listened to their and the assistants moved it off to I could hear Steven and Rachel the Dalai Lama. They have better with us and earn 8 percent." We impressions of Marrakech, found the side. swallow hard. Rachel managed to • maneuvering skills than a Spice shook hands. Instantly, I was a out their occupations (i.e. their "How about this one?" maintain her stiff, bleached upper Girls manager. They're smoother Moroccan carpet salesman. credit card limits) and offered "Well, not quite as much." The lip, but Steven suddenly developed than a handgun lobbyist. And they The next morning, I was dis some interesting Moroccan helpers rolled it up and carried it an eye twitch. can be more endearing than your patched to the main square with insights. They discussed the weath away. They went through the The problem, of course, was that own grandmother. Mohammed, a young man whose er, passport stamps, new diet pills whole pile that way, leaving Steven they were already in love with both Ahmed, who didn't look like he sole job was to help me find my in Afghanistan, just about every and Rachel with four carpets. carpets and didn't want to offend possessed any of these qualities, sat way back through the maze-like thing but carpets. Now Mostefa knew he could relax their newfound Moroccan soul across from me on the remarkably market to the carpet shop. I spotted "Would you like to see a few of for a while. The couple went up for mate. slow Marrakech Express for five an English tour group, followed the special carpets we don't display a closer look at the carpets they'd "How about $3,000?" Steven hours without uttering a word, them into a restaurant and sat down in the store?" Mostefa asked. How "chosen" and began discussing countered with the conviction of although I could see he was read next to a young, friendly-looking could Steve and Rachel refuse? which would go where in their Kato Kalin. Mostefa turned imme ing an English magazine through couple. I told them I was a carpet After all, they were practically best home. diately serious, insulted. his Ray-Bans. When I asked if he hustler. Steven and Rachel friends by this point. Mostefa had "How much is this one?" Steven '"'You're in luck, my friends,'' spoke English, he replied, "Of laughed. noticed which style of carpets they asked. said Mostefa with a big smile as he course, but I figured you knew that No, really," I assured them. "I preferred and, with the most subtle "Don't worry about the price walked back. "My supervisor told Moroccans who initiate conversa work for the biggest carpet shop in of gestures, signaled his team of now," Mostefa told him. "First, me I could come down to $3,500." ' tion in English are usually just try Marrakech. My job is to guide you assistants to bring them in. decide which ones you want." The performance was brilliant. He ing to sell you something." there and then back to your hotel Carpets of various colors and They decided on two carpets. had bargained on the couple's I liked him immediately. when you wish to leave. My friend sizes were flung out one on top of "You have developed a fine eye behalf. They accepted with plea Arriving in Marrakech, I agreed Mohammed here will make sure the other, giving Steven and Rachel for carpets in such a short time," sure, probably wondering if the to join Ahmed for (ital) chi (end we won't get hassled along the only five seconds to peek at each Mostefa complimented the couple. sale of their first-born child would ital) in his brother's carpet shop, way." before the next ·one landed on top Now it was time to bargain. "How cover the purchase. the biggest in town. When we arrived at the shop, my of it. Within a few minutes, the pile much would you · be able to give They shook hands with Mostefa, That was when Ahmed baited employers were pretty impressed. was nearly three feet thick. When me for these carpets?" The couple handed over their credit card and me. He simply told me how much Ithad taken me all of 15 minutes to the last rug was displayed, Mostefa had no idea where to start the bid Mohammed and I escorted them money he and his brother, Mostefa, round up some customers. confided, "Hard to take it aU in, ding. back to the market square, where I made selling carpets to tourists Mostefa, a black belt in carpet sell isn't it? My mother used to make "What would be a fair price?" spotted an affluent group of (more each day than I make in a ing, went right to work, pouring on so many sweets, I could never Steven asked. Germans who probably didn't real year). The real trick, he said, was the charm like chemically-flavored choose. What kind of sweets do "Well," hesitated Mostefa, as if ize they would soon be the owners getting the tourists into the shop. butter on movie popcorn. Watching you have in England?" he'd never sold a carpet quite like of several fine Moroccan carpets. Suddenly, I saw where all this was Mostefa and Ahmed "push rug" Mostefa knew the pair was dying this before, "that carpet hanging on heading. was like watching Torvel and Dean to have a second look at some of the wall is twice the size of' yours "How much commission?" I skate, Ben and Jerry eat ice cream, the carpets but he just made idle and I sold that to a local man for asked. or Hulk Hogan and Andre the chatter until Rachel brought up the $4,000 last week. I would certainly • .. spr~!n9 ·. snrrnCI... .. 98 :· :· "~-~:· :~~~:~Jr f no ·: "Ir;: 98 • • cpl'it~9 We a\f>o offer ...... University Blvd. j Te1'tboo~s- Used and Ne~ ... UC.F Logo dotning ... Ne~ '5outn 'Par~ T-snir1s ... Magaz.ines ... 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The soundtrack has even gone platinum! How does a stage musical reach this point? You can only say so much without giving the show away, but suffice to say, it is one of the most haunting and touching stories you'll ever see. Based on the classic novel Le Fan tome de l' Opera by Gaston Leroux, Special to the FUTURE ''The Phantom Of The Opera" tells the story Brad Little stars as The Phantom in the third national touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom Of The of a masked figure who lurks beneath the Opera," winner of seven Tony awards including Best Musical. catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exer ' cising a reign of terror over all who inhabit chandelier to the glittering dresses, and even performances, not for just their acting abili from the back of your closet and bust a it. He falls madly in love with an innocent to the mass of candles that magically appear, ties but for their voices as well. Also impres move, because performances are only run young soprano, Christine, and devotes him-· ''The Phantom Of The Opera" is visually sive is Julie Schmidt as competing soprano ning until May 2nd. A show that will keep self to creating a new star by nurturing her astounding. Its dark and gothic look con Carlotta Giudicelli, who mixes her glass you hypnotized from start to finish, ''The extraordinary talents and by employing all trasts with the tender and moving love story breaking vocals with plenty of comedy Phantom ... 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Yes, people like liked the video, cute guys flying off the top's of tall buildings One day Jeff Lin felt compelled to pick up the guitar. Soon, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion have the talent, but some and unique adventures kept me interested., Then, I flipped to he and Aaron Huffman (bass) joined forces. "Our original thing about Sarah VH-1 and found it again. It looks like Fastball's popularity .. intent was to play Mudhoney and Nirvana covers at parties, makes me feel a lit is growing by leaps and we grew from there," Huffman admits. Apparently tle rebelish when I and bounds, literally. Harvey Danger has "spread the wealth" with their creativity proclaim her lyrics. "The Way" has now in various unique expressions of punk. The intent of their off She · suddenly cures the wall lyrics, not to mention song titles· like, "Carlotta entered Billboard's a board afternoon Valdez," ''Terminal Annex," and ''Whoolly Muffler," was that -. .. top 200 and is # 1 on with impressive sto " .. those will attract a certain segment of sophisticated listen ) Billboard's Modem ries that can pick me ers," predicts Lin. Well, I don't know what kind of following Rock Chart. I can cer up out of a rut in a they wish to receive with their music, but I personally won't tainly see why. This heartbeat. As I sadly be one of the sweaty moshers screaming th_eir lyrics. Elvis Austin trio is more try to mimic her Costello once referred to this bouncy beat and loud guitar like a classic rock n' combination as "cheap thrills" and I think it is quite appro unique sexy but roll band that picked priate. Let's just say my favorites were the more somber clear range, I won up a little bit of punk songs, like der how she can along "The Way." ''Wrecking Ball" and seem so natural and serene while connecting so well with the Cuts like "Fire "Radio Silence". music. "~urfacing" features some of Sarah's more common Escape" . and ''Which Way To The Top" follow along the Harvey Danger's ly played tracks like "Building A Mystery," and "Sweet same lines as 'The Way;" spunky beats, easy rhythms, and sound isn't that much Surrender," but also premieres other great stories like "Full interesting lyrics that pick up with sharp hooks. Fastball has different from all of Of Grace" and, from the "City of Angels" motion picture definitely amplified their sound beyond the trademark three the rest of the new sopndtrack, "Angel." This delicate song of hope an~ person ·' minute outbursts of fuzz guitar and staccato lyrics. When age punk band's that al faith is as tranquil and soft composed as the singer herself. asked about the result of sudden fame, "It's all about taking I've heard. Sean Her inspiration was of course the movie itself, which she felt risks," .answers vocalist/guitarist, Miles Zuniga. Risks are a Nelson (vocals) has a "pulled at all the right heart strings," and after seeing the key theme that Fastball centers around in this album, but rather distinguishing movie and falling into this song, I'd have to agree. describing the challenges, risks, and adventures are much voice that kind of Meanwhile, this busy artist was also involved in the Lilith more exciting when followed by talented musicians. Fastball ·whines through the Fair Toiir, to which Sarah has been a long-time supporter of. chords and slides in requires their own combination of horns and vintage syn ••miiliM I~ among many others, am anxious to hear some of her thesizers that really make this band stand out above the rest . your ears, like newest releases on this album as soon as it hits the shelves. "Flagpole Sitta," which is the epitome of "cheap thrills". This, my friends, is why Fastball will go far._ In the me~time, · "Surfacing" will continue to provide Harvey Danger has some catchy tunes, but I guess I'm just Sarah's most recently released ballads and then some. not "sophisticated" enough to recognize or appreciate their worth. 1 :WN;•r. . . .t. 11:·cr. •Being a.memberof the UCF Alumni AfJ •A personalized Class of ' •Fun parties & road trips •Career assistance •Great discount •Pegasus Magazine egistration •Lots of free stuff ,· ,parking lots . . ..NI '. tiCF, I • \. lt11..c·•l'• • • f. luoe1•r1I' • • ' • • • ·0•• Jor»\~!t ''• .... UiF ALUMNI By joining today you will receive a personalized Class of '98 T-shirt on graduation dayl *Personalized t-shirts include the names of those who have completed the necessary requirements to graduate on May 9, 1998 as verified by UCF's Office of Records. 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Hours later, when deal with the consequences of her own instance." Howard first directed for UCF "Extremities." Running until the 26th, she was able to pick herself up, she violent behavior. Mastrosimone wrote in the Summer Season's production of the thriller stretches the envelope for uni called the police and gave a description. the play in just 15 hours, though there "Broadway Bound" - "the growth in the versity theatre fare, both in daring con She was given a humiliating pelvic exam have been revisions in production - department since then (2 years ago) has tent and technical difficulty. at the hospital and taken to police head notably a long monologue for one char been tremendous." Warning! "Extremities" presents scenes quarters. Out of a lineup of six, Mary acter that was added after the play trig Appearing as Marjorie and her attacker containing adult situations, foul lan made a positive identification of the gered a suppressed memory for an audi are UCF seniors Meghan Drewett and guage, and graphic depictions of vio rapist. ence member, causing a disturbance that Jorge Cordova, both of whom are famil lence that may offend some audience "Months later, the trial began. Mary actually stopped the show. Not surpris iar to area audiences - Ms. Drewett most members. Even those who have worked was made to retell the rape before her ing, since one out of three women are recently as Brooke in "Noises Off,:' on this production for months are still peers, the public, the press. The rapist sat victims of sexual assault by age 18. Mr.Cordova as Norman in "Norman offended, shocked, and disgusted by the quietly in a ·three-piece suit, white shirt Counselors from UCF's Victim Services Conquests." Rounding out the cast are attack and it's aftermath. That's the and tie. He looked like the son of a min department have agreed to be present at UCF veterans Leslie Seidel and Mindy point. In early productions in the late 70s ister. When . . . cross-examined, he made each performance for anyone who wish Shepherd. -~ and early 80s, the play triggered emo amusing remarks. The jury laughed. es to seek assistance. "Though the play is a short one, each tions in audiences that caused a re-exam There was evidence of rape, but no evi "Victim Services was instrumental in actor will find a challenge in bringing it ination of some widely held beliefs about dence that he was the rapist." helping us research and understand the to the stage," says director Howard. "The rape and other crimes of violence. The case was dismissed. On the court reactions of the characters to the violence audience is challenged as well, by diffi The author, William Mastrosimone: "In house steps the rapist walked up behind of the play," says Jim Howard, back to cult and emotional themes." May of 1978 I met a fifty-five year old Mary and said, 'If you think that was direct his second production for the Extremities runs April 22-26. Check woman ... Her face was cut, swollen and bad, wait until next time.' university. "Having the resources of a with the box office at 823-1500 . for f bruised ... Mary was a rape victim ... she The author wrote "Extremities" in a sizable educational institution are a real show times. was raped the night before ... A nineteen burst of creative energy immediately treat - often shows in the 'real world' set year old man broke into her apartment after meeting Mary - the play basically ting are operating under a completely - CFF staff report fm ·· wwrtr/ T NEED MONEY? 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State space and saying if you cross officials say the changes are former Stanford University stu "They're ruining our country." employment, residency or that line and threaten people with "simpler, less complex" versions dents have won a $300,000 set The students, who found out enrollment in a state school also their lives that a jury of your of old guidelines, but critics say tlement from a couple who about the Hybls' property from would have been required for peers is not going to tolerate it," they' re more proof that race is refused to let them rent a house the university's Community people to be eligible for the per he said. still a very large factor in the uni because they were Asian. Housing Office, pushed school mit. Richard Machado, 21, testified versity's admissions. An U.S. District Court judge officials to drop the family's "Personally, I feel that when you that he sent the threatening e "It's important for everyone to approved the settlement, one of properties from school listings. are 18, you are a legal adult and mail in 1996 as a joke and never realize that no one is guaranteed the largest stemming from alle Six months after the 1996 inci should be able to do whatever meant to hurt anyone. However, admission because of a particular gations of housing discrimina dent, the university did just that. you want," Tupa told the "Rocky he admitted under cross-exami score," said university spokes tion. Mountain Collegian" of nation that he blamed his own woman Lisa Baker. "While test Property owners Jack and Proposal to lower Colorado State University. poor grades on Asian students, scores tell us something about an Beverly Hybl, who have since drinking age denied who he said had raised the grad applicant, they don't present a Student convicted sold the rental house, also have Ff. COLLINS, Colo. - So ing curve. Machado is scheduled complete picture. The (grade agreed to receive training in fair close, and yet so far away. of sending for sentencing in coming wee!<:s. point a rerage) is truly the most housing laws. Eighteen-year-olds in Colorado threatening e-mail important factor." The students alleged that University's -admissions Students are admitted on a hoping to drink beer legally will SANTAANA, Calif. -A fed Beverly Hybl took them on a guidelines spark debate point system and can get as have to wait a while longer. By a eral jury convicted a former tour of the house, and comment many as 110 points for academic tight vote of 5-7, the State University of California at Irvine ANN ARBOR, Mich. -Being ed that she bad "good, white factors - for example, a perfect Veterans and Military Affairs student of a civil-rights violation an athlete or member of an American applicants," who also 4.0 GPA is worth 80 points - Committee on Feb. 5 quashed a for sending threatening e-mail to underrepresented minority group were hoping to rent it. The stu and 40 points for non-academic proposed bill that would have 59 Asian students. The Feb. 10 could get students into the dents claimed Beverly Hybl ones. Non-academic factors lowered the drinking age for 3.2 conviction is the first for hate University of Michigan faster eventually chased them from the increase a student's chance of beer from 21 to 18. If the bill had mail sent through cyberspace than if they made a perfect score house yelling "We white people admission. Students who earn been approved, the state would and now serves as legal prece on the SAT. need to stick together," and "Go perfect scores on the SAT or have forfeited $20 million in fed dent that sets standards for con The school's recently revised back to your country." ACT would get 12 points, but eral highway funding. duct on the Internet, Assistant evaluations of prospective stu A woman in the house at the athletes or minorities get 20 To offset the loss, the bill's U.S. Attorney Michael Gennaco dents come at a time when it's time of the tour later told attor- points. sponsor, state Rep. Ron Tupa, told Knight-Ridder/Tribune faced with two lawsuits chal- Write for tR~": r;P ".. f\ I~~tltl '~~ r· ., Your UCF newspaper is online at anew address, www.UCFFuture.com! 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As a member of the Kaufman added that Smith is still Guard you can attend tion, including two TAAC Player The trainer, who also works with under contract for about a month a public college or uni of-the-Year winners Renata the Golden Knight football and and continues to work with the vol versity in Florida with the Menchikova ( 1996) and Tyra baseball teams, has pushed the vol leyball program behind the scenes. Education Do11ars for Harper (1997), helped aide Smith's leyball team to new levels. Duty Program. 'I11is It was Smith who recommended decision," Metzcus added. '1t has been a great bonding expe is a great opportu- that Metzcus fill the coaching duties UCF setter Amanda Fielding said rience," Metzcus said. "It helps us nity to serve Flo in her absence. Smith felt bad leaving Fielding, prevent injury and helps us jump rida, earn a part Smith, who was the winningest and who left the University of New higher because were not a very tall time salary coach in UCF volleyball history, enjoy the ben Mexico to get more playing time at team I was worried that as a foot sutprisingly resigned after one of efits of a high UCF. ball trainer how he would work with her ·best seasons. She guided the er education. "Most of us knew she would girls, but he has come to us with CALLTODAY! Knights to a 28-4 record in 1997, a leave," said Metzcus, a member of open arms and he makes us fight [to sixth consecutive TAAC the 1997 All-TAAC First Team. reach new goals]." Tournament Championship and "She would have had a big commit Metzcus, who has scheduled ~-800 third-consecutive NCAA tourna ment with a young class and she felt .opponents such as Purdue and GO-GUARD ment appearance. bad because she recruited me and I Clemson for next season, has a sim The team broke new ground in the still had a year left at UCF, but [her ple philosophy on the upcoming tournament, winning its first NCAA leaving] wasn't much of a shock" year and her place in it Tournament game by defeating Although the future is somewhat "I can make this my team [for ACC champion Clemson uncertain for Metzcus, she has not .now], do what I want to do now and University 15-7, 15-13, 15-1 before hesitated to make her own impres what is best for them," Metzcus losing to the University of sion on the program. She has added said '1f someone else comes in, WISCOnsin in the second round. a full-time ~ngth and condition then they can add their flavor to it Saying she wanted to pursue other ing coach, a first for the program, but if not, I'm already here and I've interests outside of coaching, Smith which has been well received by the been here for the full spring and resigned. players. summer." Smith's decision was not a sutprise "At first, they didn't like it too I have this idea that everything toMetzcus. much because they have never been happens for a reason and I really 'We had so many people graduate, in a strict weight lifting program, but believe that. 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I in either the 1997 or 1998 drafts. by pro scouts and Benoit weighs map after he ran 40-yard dash times Cleveland signing with a team will worked hard to improve on what I What happened to the talent that under 260 pounds. in the high 4.6s in at least one pro be a no-brainer. "His speed dropped already had and not wait until my But in a draft featuring the catch workout for the Miami Dolphins down and so obviously his stock led the team to near upsets of so final year to try and get something word "character'' with troubled With NFL scouts dropped as well." many SEC schools? A team that and New York Giants scouts and accomplished," Kruczek said. 'We went to Lincoln, Neb. and came Marshall receiver Randy Moss and suffered through an injury-plagued UCFhas had it's share of NFL try to teach these guys to maximize within a touchdown in the fourth Oklahoma State tight end Alonzo 1997 season. players in years past. Center Mark each day, physically and mentally, to quarter of the eventual co-national Mayes, this trio had enough charac Mel Kiper Jr., the right-to-no-life Gruttadauria, defensive end Greg be into the game, so they can get the champions should have at least a ter for an entire first round if you ask guru of the NFL Draft, had Jefferson and wide receiver Shawn most out of themselves and play on mid-round draft choice, right? any UCF player or coach. Former Cleveland as the No. 19 receiver Jefferson are regular starters in the the next level, but they don't always ,,. coach Gene McDowell spoke vol prospect entering the 1997 season. NFL. The Knights had two players listen." Why didn't anyone get selected? umes to about three players' person Thirty catches, no touchdowns and a sign free agent deals last season and alities and leadership skills, leaving bad hip fl.exor later and he's consid including former-linebacker Nakia A Bright Future Here's the roll call of UCF players hope that they can be signed as ered a free agent pickup. Miami Reddick, who is trying to make the . If the Knights had so few pro level with a reasonable shot at making an rookie free agents, possibly making could still sign Cleveland, but UCF Indianapolis Colts' roster as a safety. NFL roster: defensive end Jermaine players leave from this year's team, at as developmental squad players. coach Mike Kruczek thinks the This still leaves the question of one can only imagine what is to Benoit, safety Donnell Washington But I'm leaving someone out: · receiver could have done much bet- why more Knights were not drafted. and linebacker Emory Green. All come. If anything, next year's NFL Draft should be the most watched UCF event in school history when fans wait to . ee if quarterback Daunte Culpepper is the first pick overall. "Culpepper just continues to heighten the visibility of the pro gram," Kruczek said. ''It started with signing him and it has continued throughout his career." If Culpepper is taken early in the 1999 draft or does well in the NFL, it will fulfill a prophecy Kruczek had for the standout quarterback when he arrived at UCF in 1995. CHECKnOUl ''I keep telling him that God creat ed him to play in the National ONlHEWEB. Football League," Kruczek said. "He's going to bring national recog www.ford.com nition to a program that definitely needs it." And that hype (and Culpepper's arm) should give current Knight standouts like receivers Siaha Burley and Mark Nonsant all the televised highlight film material they need to catch the eyes of pro scouts. 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Bellhorn said the team played games and earn a high seed in the series 2-1. he'll be able to get it now Kevin Gordon earned the win against FIU, but it must work the TAAC Tournament May 8- because he's taken a couple of in the early game on April 18 harder to be a contender for the 16. Notebook: The Golden weeks off." Bellhorn (8-0) has .) after relieving senior conference champion for the He added his team, which Knights are ranked 44th in the not pitched since April 3 and has pitcher/outfielder Todd fifth time in six years. posted a 1-5 record against FIU April 12 edition of the USA been suffering from a sore left Bellhorn. Bellhorn gave up all "The mental and physical in the 1997 regular season, beat Today/ESPN Coaches Poll. The arm. Bergman expects Bellhorn five runs on seven hits over 4.2 errors went away and we really the Panthers 8-4 in the semi team is also ranked 25th in the to pitch one game in each of innings. Gordon, pitching 2.1 didn't beat ourselves," Bellhorn finals of last year's TAAC April 12 edition of the Baseball UCF's remaining weekend innings, kept the Panthers score said. "It's weird. We hear so Tournament before winning its America poll .... UCF coach Jay series against FAU and Stetson. less, allowing only one hit and > much about what the potential title last year. Bergman briefly relinquished ... Bellhorn on his two~week two walks. of this team is and what it can Looking ahead: UCF will his third base coaching duties 'layoff before pitching on April Bergman said his team's do, and sometimes, maybe we face host doubleheaders against against · Bethune-Cookman 18: "I've pitched as much as recent inconsistency has him rely on that a little too much. It's Florida Atlantic (April 25-26) College on April 15 to assistant I've wanted to," Bellhorn said. searching for answers. good to have confidence, but and travel to Stetson (May 2-3) coach Craig Cozart. Bergman, "I took one or two weeks off last "We did not compete as well you can't sit there on your rear before heading into the first who went to the bench ·when year and it helps you out as I thought we could," end and expect the cards to fall round of the TAAC tournament. UCF led 8-0 against BCC, said because.you don't want to burn Bergman said. "It concerns me in your hand." The Knights outscored and out the change wasn't permanent out arm out. I've only missed as much as it would any coach, UCF, which has had the same hit the Owls 19-5 and 30-14, and he made the move to give one weekend and if that hinders but there isn't much you can say record through 48 games for respectively, in their last meet Cozart some experience coach my draft status, I shouldn't be about it. three-consecutive years, needs ing on March 28-29. UCF swept ing third base. Matt drafted at all. If it does hinder it, "I wish there was [something I only one more conference win the series 3-0. Lubozynski on Todd Bellhorn's it does, but I put it all in the could do] and if I knew what to improve on last seasons' 7-10 The Hatters were outscored chances to earn 11 wins, which Lord's hands." CASH FOR YOUR TEXTBOOKS Book Buyback: April 23-May 1 For every textbook you sell us 'J you will be entered into our drawing to win a SEMESTER WORTH OF BOOKS FREE! WHERE?? Knight's Corner Bookstore!! (near Kinko's & Miami Subs) ( ;,J Buyback Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30-7 Friday:8:30-6 Sat: 10-5 • April 22, 1998 www.UCFFuture.com Central Florida Future • 23 .. UCF women return to NCAAs -· PLAY 1111 AGA~ln By TONY MEJIA The Knights' play was so "We had chances to win Staff Writer dominant that they never lost a matches, which was encourag set in the first two rounds of ing," Falkenberg said. "The The top-seeded UCF women's play. team played well considering SIPOl~ll~ tennis team held serve at the "We want to perform well in the competition." TAAC championships this the NCAA regional tourna UCF's men were not as fortu USED & NEW SPORTS EQUIPMENT weekend, capturing its second ment," said UCF tennis coach nate, bowing out in the quarter consecutive conference crown Gail Falkenberg. "This team has finals to FIU, 4-1. No. 1 singles Buy •:• Sell •:• Trade •:• Consign to earn a berth in the NCAA more experience and depth than player David Winberg lost his I tournament. last year's team, so we have a fourth consecutive match, los Rain postponed the regularly good shot." · ing 4-6, 2-6 to Eduardo Saenz. SwiNG ON IN FoR ALL scheduled final, forcing UCF to The Knights go into the Senior Teddy Tandjung was the spend an extra day in Macon, NCAA tournament having won lone winner for UCF in the Of YouR GA, where they finally topped 18 of their last 19 matches. quarterfinals, topping Greg second-seed Georgia State on Their only loss during that span Auffray 6-2, 6-2. GolfiNG NEEds! April 20. 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Staff Writer with Florida Inte~ational April 17- UCF lost the April 17 game, 6-1, 18. Entering the game with identical but rebounded to win the early game The baseball team (31-1 7, 7 -5 in 6-3 TAAC records, the Panthers (8- of the April 18 doubleheader, 6-5, the Trans America Athletic 4, TAAC) now lead the TAAC's ·before falling in the finale, 10-1. Conference) has its fate in its own Southern Division and have the tie The Knights' losses dropped them hands as it begins the final two breaker edge with the Knights after to 6-6 in April after a 17-3 record in weeks of the regular season. winning the season series, 4-2. March. "I think our chances for an at-large Bergman said he is not worried In the series, the teams combined bid [in the NCAA tournament] are about facing the Panthers in the for 48 hits, but only 19 of those Senior outfielder very minimal unless we can run the TAAC tournament. were UCF's. The Knights losing Will Croud and his table with the end of our schedule," "It seems like they just pick it up pitchers, starters Travis Held and teammates were Coach Jay Bergman said. when they play us," Bergman said. Matt Lubozynski, combined to outscored 46-21 in The team hurt its chances for an "We've got to give them credit, they six game against See TEAM, Page 22 FIU this season Volleyball Did you feel .. has Metzcus the draft? ready to go UCF didn't 'J By DEREK GONSOULIN ... ByJEFFCASE Sports &litor Staff Writer For college football fans, and I As the volleyball team prepared to include myself, the NFL Draft is play in on if its biggest games of the the closest 1996 season,· Miriam Metzcus thing to remembers the odd feeling of some the thing missing. NCAA The team, facing Florida A&M basketball tournament as the University for a chance to go to the bowl alliance will ever let us get NCAA Tournament, hadn't forgot There's still no Division I playoff ten its unifonns or knee pads. system, but around 15 hours of It was missing its coach, Laura highlights spread over two days Smith. from just about every major and Out for an undisclosed reason, minor college football team Smith's then-assistant Metzcus was imaginable suits me fine. forced to coach against the Rattlers. The finer moments come from ''It was interesting, there was a lit following your favorite team's tle bit of pressure," Metzcus said. players. The bragging rights of 'The team kept on thinking OK, having more draft picks than a Laurais in the bathroom or she's just hated rival makes for fun sports getting a drink of water. To look next bar chatter with friends. The to you and her not be there was state's schools were well repre strange. sented, with Florida, Florida "At the same time, it was Florida State, Miami and even Florida A&M and. they're not exactly a A&M and Bethune-Cookman .., powerhouse, so our team just played College having several players their game like they knew." drafted. The 15-2, 15-0, 15-7 victory So it seems only natural that the against the Rattlers gave Metzcus state's up-and-coming Division I her first career win, and after this team, having been in the big fall, she hopes to have more. leagues two seasons, would have Metzcus, who was named interim coach of the Knights after Smith's See CULPEPPER, Page 21 resignation in January, could experi ence her first full season of coaching this fall. But who coaches this upcoming season is a question yet to be answered. Golden Knight Athletic Director Steve Sloan is accepting Track squad repeats as TAAC's best meter hurdles (14.31 seconds) and set a new Champiomhip Scores TAAC and sehool record in the high jump with 1. Central Florida 186 applications and resumes for the The women's track and field team won its sec a height of 5-feet-6. Additionally, Boike finished 2. Florida futemational 161 position and wants to have a head ond-consecutive TAAC title at the Trans third in the 400-meter .hurdles (1:06.57) and 3. Troy State 153 coach in by June or July. America Athletic Conference Championships, fourth in the long jump (18-feet, 8-inches). 4. Samford 70 "It is strictly up to her if she wants hosted by F1orida futemational's Community UCF's Amber Twyner broke her TAAC record 5. Campbell 30 • to be a candidate for the job or not," Stadium. April 17-18. in the javelin, setting the new mark at 125-feet, 6. Georgia State 10 Sloan said. ''Miriam has done a "Last year we thought it was a competitive 11-inches. Anne Panaggio won the 5,CXX>-meter 7. Jacksonville State 2 good during the interim time, she's a year, but with Florida futemational having more run with a time of 18:49. Sophomore Corliss ., good, hard worlcer and she's got depth and the addition of Troy State, it was Cade won the long jump with a 19-foot, 2-inch good creative ideas." tough," coach Marcia-Mansur Wentworth said. ~ wins TAAC's weekly award matk, a school record, and Jen Herron won the We're beginning the~ [of ''We prefonned above and beyond what I Shortstop Eric Riggs was named Trans discus with a toss of 129-feet, 2-inches. Katara interviewing coaches] in the next expected." America Athletic Conference Co-Player of the week or so. We have to take Beard won the shot put with a 42-foot, 7-inch ( appli UCF won with 186 points and seven Knights WeekApril 15. toss while senior Kelli Welsh placed second in cations for a period of time, three ' took first-place finishes. Five of those first place Riggs was 11 of 18 (.611), including three the triple jump with a 36-foot, 9-inch jump. weeks to a month, and then we get marks came in the field events. FIU was second triples and a home run, over UCF's four games UCF will compete next at the Drake Relays on them down [here] and have the in the meet with 161 points and Troy State was the week of April 6. He scored seven runs and April 24-26. interviews. Associate Athletic ' third (153 points). Twenty-one new meet records had a team-high eight RBI to lead UCF to three Director Mary Kaufman said were set at the meet wins. Trans America Athletic Conference See TEAM, Page 20 UCFs Michele Boike won the women's 100. See RIGGS, Page 23