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University of Central Florida STARS Central Florida Future University Archives 10-1-1997 Central Florida Future, October 1, 1997 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 Newspaper 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, October 1, 1997" (1997). Central Florida Future. 1439. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture/1439 Central Serving the University of Central Florida since 1968 I ~ A DIGITAL CITY ORLANDO COMMUNITY PARTNER orlando.digitalcity.com •AOL Keyword: Orlando Tram service pro~ides . an alternative to walking '•. By NATALIE NATALE spring in hopes of alleviating the pie comfortably. The trams come Conference. ·Women's Club. The trams will Staff Writer parking situation. equipped with an intercom sys­ "The people seemed pleased," continue to be necessary as the The trams are used to transport tem and reach a top speed of 15 said Ina Carpenter, parking ser­ Student Union expands and hosts Besides the short-term gravel people who park at the arena for mph. vices manager. "We received more special events. parking Jots and the construction special events. The trams were used this sum..: good reviews on the trams." "These trams are intended for of the parking garage, not much Each tram can pull rhree carts. mer to transport an international The trams are used for the the legitimate use of the campus seems to have been done about One cart is for disabled people group of educators who stayed at Student Union, the UCF Theatre community," said Bill Merck, parking on campus. However, and it can carry about 30 individ­ the Lake Claire Courtyard productions, the Oviedo vice president for administration the office of administration and uals. At full capacity, these elec­ Apartments for the an.nual Chamber of Commerce, the and finance. "We hope, in part- finance purchased two trams last tric trams can transport 60 peo- College Summer Institute Town-Gown Group and the UCF • See TRANSPORTATION, Page 13 Building, Ph.D. program • future Affairs for college By OLIVIA K. CURNOW "Our college has never had a home on • Managing Editor this campus," said Dean Belinda McCarthy. "We are in really cramped The College of Health and Public circumstances. It will bring more people Affairs will have a fresh start into the together." new century. Construction for the The advising office, dean's office, Health and Public Affairs building is technical resource center and pre-pro­ under way and a doctoral program will fessional and instructional support and be implemented next fall technology labs will also be located in The building will be more than 63,000 the building. square feet and three stories high, locat­ Cynthia Spraker, director of develop­ ed between the Student Union and the ment and external affairs, said the bene­ arena. fits of the building will be well­ Scheduled to open in fall 1998, the equipped nursing labs and computer building will house various departments labs located in one building. such as nursing, physical therapy, public "It gives the College of Health and administration, criminal justice, legal Public Affairs a lot of space and its own studies and social work, which are now • identity," said Pete Newman, facilities located in the Health and Physics build­ planning director of the physical plant. ing and trailers strewn throughout cam­ Special to the FUTURE See BUILDING, Page 2 pus. The Health and Public Affairs building will provide state-of-the-art technology. Exploring mysteries of the universe Astronomy club butions to her field. on Neptune Drive that is "In the last year, there has equipped with a 26-inch tele­ members benefit been news about a Mars mete­ scope. from Robinson orite," Barlow said. "Out of "We are very fortunate to Observatory's 42,000 craters, I have found have this telescope," Batiz two possibilities that may con­ said. "In comparison to other equipment tain ancient life." schools, it is much larger. UF's Barlow has been featured in and FSD's telescopes are only By TARA SUH DORSEY several magazines for her about 11 inches. We are able to Staff Writer astronomical efforts. She see farther and in greater size Where there is a lunar speaks at numerous occasions and clarity." Photo by MIKE MARSHALL eclipse, a shooting star, or a in various countries around the The telescope and observato­ The sacred buffalo exhibit portrays the history of the Lakota Sioux chance to see Saturn, the world. Despite her strenuous ry are used for classes and through Nov. 15. schedule, she makes time to research but are open to the • astronomy club will be there, eager to learn about the mys­ advise students. public. During family week­ Bones are the storytellers of history teries of the universe. "Over the years, several peo­ end, students and parents were Senior Rick Batiz has formed ple have asked to form a club able to experience its ability to By ANN BOROWSKI tened intently as Durham told the an initial group of about 25 wanting to know more about magnitude. Staff Writer story of his people, the Lakota students who share his interest the sky," Barlow said. "With "Many people don't know Sioux. in astronomy. our campus facilities and what we are capable of see­ An audience of about 20 students Durham, dressed in blue jeans Dr. Nadine Barlow, an equipment, we can provide the ing," Barlow said. "The fami­ and faculty sat silently Thursday and a black t-shirt with his brown instructor of astronomy, has opportunities." lies peered into the telescope night with their eyes fixed on hair in a ponytail, explained how helped his efforts as an advisor. Barlow is also the director of seeing Saturn but were in dis­ Native American artist, Jim the skeleton of the buffalo revolv- She is one of UCF's acclaimed the Robinson Observatory belief." Durham. The small audience lis- located off Research Parkway See IDSTORY, Page 8 teachers because of her contri- See ASTRONOMY, Page 8 Parking woes SGA KIOSK Knights fall to Tigers Jason Heironimus writes about the Plans for Student Government KIOSK Auburn quarterback out-plays Daunte parking situation. are in the works. Culpepper. -Page7 -Page 5 -Page28 October 1, 1997 Central Florida Future • 2 29th Senate closes with turmoil lems and By BRIAN SMITH money." Run-off Results have the annual senate retreat. News Editor Karen Montague, SG vice pres­ ident, urged the senators on sev­ College of Business: The retreat is a three to four Unprofessional behavior and eral occasions to remain in order. day trip to Cocoa Beach for the delays highlighted the final "I know it's the last meeting but Seat 6 Jennifer newly elected senators. The pur­ meeting of the 29th student sen­ let's be professional, there are Eibeschitz pose of the trip is to teach them ate on Sept. 25. senate people watching," Montague Seat 8 Robert Orozco how to be a part of The Student Chad Calhoun, comp con­ coming in and new senators are said. Government Association. troller, and David Siegel,_appro­ real vulnerable," Siegel said. She explained the reason for College of Health and Montague explained why she priations and finance, discussed "We got to take it slo\\'. and make the unprofessional behavior. Public Affairs: wanted to delay the vote. problems within the senate. sure the new senators don't get "I think everyone was anxious I did not think it was fair for "I've found a lot of problems played. because it was the last meeting Seat 7 Khon Luu nine people to vote on something that need to be worked on within "We have limited resources to and everyone wanted to get on to which affects a majority, she the system," Calhoun said. ''We represent student needs. Let's cut new business," Montague said. said. handle problems incorrectly. the crap, it's not worth the time." Chris LaBruzzo, executive of time and lack of professional­ Also on Oct. 2, senators will Instead of being legislators and Pro Tempore Dominic Fariello chief of staff, gave his opinion ism." offer their nominations for chair- politicians, we take it to a per­ said he wanted someone to look on the job performance of the In addition to discussing prob- persons. The elections will occur sonal level. into how student government 29th student senate. lems, the senate made two deci- -on Oct.9. The nominations are "Our mission as politicians is money has been spent. "If you look at the year in a sions. open to any senator. to put our feelings aside. If I "Talk to Locos, they say SGA whole, they did a real good job at They approved retiring all bills The 30th student senate will don't like Karen, I have to put owes them money," Fariello said. funding clubs and pointing out and amendments until the 30th meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and those feelings aside." '!Food and alcohol are not sup­ issues," LaBruzzo said. "The student senate meets on Oct.2, the executive branch meets on Arguing just causes more prob- posed to be bought from SGA senate's downfall was a misuse and delayed voting on when to Mondays at 4:30 p.m. business Open for · Project expected to be completed • • next century From PAGE 1 The second phase of the $24- million project is another building located adjacent to the first.

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