University of Central Florida STARS Central Florida Future University Archives 2-16-2000 Central Florida Future, February 16, 2000 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, February 16, 2000" (2000). Central Florida Future. 1519. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture/1519 THAL FLORIDA ·' ·. Serving the University of Central Florida since 1968 ) A D I G I T A L C I T Y 0 R L A N D 0 C O M M U N I T Y PA R T N E R (AOL Keyword: Orlando) www.orlando.digitalcity.com One Flo.rida Initiative Proposed by Governor SHELLEY WILSON ing without using policies that helping low income students STAFF WRITER discriminate or that pit.one racial attend a state university and com­ group against another," Bush munity college. stated. *Adds unprecedented Most students have heard What does this plan really resources and attention to high about Florida Governor Jeb consist of? Under the governor's schools and middle schools pre­ Bush's controversial "One website (www.state.fl.us/eog) it dominantly attended by African Florida Initiative." The plan, gives a brief outline of its ele­ Americans and Hispanics. which is very complex and multi­ ments: One big issue brought up purposed, was announced on *Replaces race and ethnicity from the "Florida Initiative" is Nov. 9 of last year, which the as an admissions factor with that it will put an end to affirma­ Board of Regents will be voting other factors that will enhance tive action. According to the on tomorrow at UCF. The focus diversity. Other factors such as a Governor, this is not the c_ase·. of the plan is to extend help to student's socioeconomic back­ "The One Florida Initiative ,) schools that the governor rates a ground, geographical diversity, advocates ending race, ethnic, Dor F that, according to the gov­ first generation college student or and gender-based set asides, pref­ ernor, are mostly atterded by whether the student comes from a erences in university admissions minorities. low-performing D or F school and state contracting, but not "Unfortunately, while will be looked at for admissions. affirmative action properly Florida is a place of incredible *Adds the Talented 20 pro­ understood. We are not abandon­ PHOTO BY JASON KOKOTOFF opportunity for many, still too gram as a means of furthering ing affirmative action we are many are at risk of being left diversity, but recognizes perfor­ expanding diversity and opportu­ No more walking in the grass ... behind. For instance, 74 percent mance. Students who are ranked nity," he said. The new sidewalk under construction puts an end of the children attending in the top 20 percent of their' class Under the "Initiative Plan" Florida's D and F graded •chools in their senior year will be guar­ umbrella, tl}ere is also the to walking in the grass between Phillips Hall and are minorities," Bush said. anteed admission to a state uni­ "Talented 20" program which the campus bookstore. "This new initiative will versity regardless of SAT or ACT guarantees state university increase opportunity and diversi­ test scores. ty in the state's *Adds $20 million in need­ universities and in state contract- based financial aid as a means of ONE FLORIDA, Page 4 823-2000 operators help students UCF helps ADAM SHIVER switchboard operators. American STAFF WRITER Being a university operator has its ups and downs like any job. Some students have pondered the "It's always a challenge," said Cancer Society · whereabouts and jobs of those special Wattkins. "That is why I like it so much. I TAYLOR CLARK people answering the phones for the uni­ really love this job, and enjoy all aspects STAFF WRITER versity, they have been found, it was hard. of it, like many of the girls do." The telecommunications specialists The operators normally work four we like to call our operators at 823-2000 hour shifts, as to not make for too long of . On March 24 at 3pm, fami­ are hidden mysteriously in the basement a day. After a day of answering calls for lies, clubs, schools, businesses, of the university's library. OK, maybe not the university though, it can sometimes be service groups and many others mysteriously, but where else would they quite unpleasant to have to return home will gather at the University of hide? and talk to anyone, much less answer the Central Florida Arena track for "We are _down in the basement with phone. an all around powerful two day the technicians and the computer people While it may seem a trivial job, being event sponsored by the American for the telecommunications systems on an operator for such a large school is no Cancer Society: the Relay For campus," said Telephone Systems easy task. Operators are required to keep Life 2000. Manager, Linda Wattkins. "Hopefully up with the ever changing faculty and Begun in 1985, this charita­ we 're gonna get a new home one of these staff, clubs and organizations and their ble tradition of considerable pro­ days." telephone numbers as well as their loca­ portions has proven to be the PHOTO BY JASON KOKOTOFF The picture that first pops into the number one non-profit special Livin' La Vida Loco ••• tions, and so much more. All of this comes heads of many is that of an operator with from experience. While the operators go event in this country. UCF is AUCF student hypnotized by Tom Deluca huge headphones and a switchboard full proud to be the only university in thinks he is latin singing sensation Ricky of oversized plugs and wires strewn about the nation that hosts it. Martin. Everytime Deluca stomped his foot and is certainly not fitting of the operators here · "Teams of 10 to 15 people said "Ricky", he would sing and dance. on campus. They are well-groomed and 823-2000, Page 3 will come together to compete story and pictures inside, page 7 clean cut, and definitely not the classic against one another in an 18-hour relay to increase awareness of the cancer research and education programs, as well as raise money to support them. We also want to . CFF STAFF PJlO'TO I Opinion: provide prevention knowledge on N Pope seal~. $Weep how to avoid cancer and to Pitcher lvstip P9Pf pitdtes UCF pa$f Classifieds; become healthier," said · Senior s Western ..Caro.pa .on Sunday to com· · Event Coordinator, Amy Wade. pfete a tbree10111~ $\Veep for the I Golden Knights. Entertainment: D Sports: E J CANCER WALK, Page 5 Febrnary 16, 2000 www.UCFfature.com Central Florida Future • 2 Greek Beat Presenting Pi Kapp's First Princess Alpha Xi Delta member Megan Pattison was crowned Pi Kapp Princess on River Clean up Jan. 20 at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity's first annual Pi Kapp Princess pageant. The Chi Omega chapter in collaboration with the Outlanders Club, devoted Pattison a junior at UCF, is majoring in psychology. Being crowned the first Jan. 30 to cleaning up the Wekiwa River. This philanthropy event lasted from Pi Kapp princess at UCF, Pattison will set the stage for the responsibilities, 9:30am to 1:30pm, until a large portion of trash and debris was removed from opportunities and reputation expected of future Pi Kapp Princess winners. the river. "This is allowing me to get closer Panhellenic-wise with fraternity relations, as well as other sororities. This is more than just a one-night thing; this was two weeks worth of work. I was allowed to meet a lot of different girls from IFC elects additional members different chapters," said Pattison. Kappa Sigma member Kevan Stone was elected President of the Inter Fraternity Council on Jan. 26. Stone's previous positions include Vice President This pageant, which was primarily held for philanthropy purposes, collected of Correspondence from February through August, and Vice President of Risk 800 books donated to UCF's library and the Creative School for Learning. One Management from August through January of this year, thousand baby products were given to the Coalition for the Homeless, and 600 school supplies were granted to A Gift for Teaching. ~igma Alpha Epsilon member Ryan Komanksi was a~pointed Vice President of Risk Management for the Inter Fraternity Council. He will serve as co-chair to G.A.M.M.A. (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) and serves as the risk management professional for the fraternity system. Komanski will responsible for coordinating educational workshops for the entire Greek sys­ Reminder tem, as well as consults with chapter, university, and national headquarters on On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Panhellenic will be held at Kappa Delta house at 3pm. chapter risk management issues and policies. In addition, he will assist the IFC Inter Fraternity Council will be held at the Sigma Chi house on Wednesday at in setting goals and objectives 4pm. compiled by Krista Zilizi, staff writer www.intotheknights~eom OCF'S Finest Student Apartment Riverwind True Luxury Truly Unique State Of The Art Technology .,!' f \ ,, atAlafaya h. ! ! ;;#~T*" ~ · LARGEST Apartments LARGEST Living Area and ... • absolutely the LARGEST Bedrooms with Full Private Bathrooms! C mputer and Study Center, \ nd . Se\ect\on of Video Game Room, o nd Fitness Center, Pao a .