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Central Florida Future. 1238. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/centralfloridafuture/1238 • Annual rugby tournament raises $6,000 for Todd Miller-Spotts, pg. 13 " • entral Florida Future Vol. 26 No. 37 Serving The University Of Central Florida Since 1968 June 29, 1994 Hitt to live in mansion, if buift by OMAR A. DAJANI project will be privately raised," Staff writer said Dean McFall, assistant vice president for university relations and The UCF Foundation Inc. director of the Office of Public Af­ wants to raise $1 million. Why? To fairs. build a 7,800-square-foot presiden­ To raise the money, the foun­ tial home that will, according _to dation will solicit 15 to 20 donors foundation President Dennis Eloe, who have already shown an interest be used for "fund-raising and friend­ in the house. raising." Individuals directly involved The house, to be built behind in the project note that as a total the College of Engineering and the percent of the Florida state budget, Center for Research in Electro-Op­ higher education spending is less tics and Lasers building, will be­ than it used to be. come the residence of UCF Presi­ "That leaves you with the ob­ dent John Hitt as well as future UCF ligation of reaching out and trying presidents. It will include a swim­ to increase private support," McFall ming pool, office, guest quarters said. and a dining room capable of seat­ MeFall explained that a presi­ ing 35 people. dential house could increase private Executives from the UCF support because "people who are Foundation said the proposed house, more acquainted with the university large enough to entertain 200people, are more likely to provide funding. will primarily be used for increas­ It will act as a magnet for drawing ing UCF' s scholarship endowments. til Hydrogen: fuel of the future "All the funds needed for this See MANSION, page 4 ~ Hydrogen - the most com- the Hindenberg, or the Challenger D The most mon element in the universe-is when hydrogen is discussed," said common element a powerful fuel, and the conferees ·John Morrison, a mechanical en- ~ want to expand its uses in the gineer and conferee. "Hydrogen was recognized as world's energy supply. is three to four times safer than an energy source. Currently the largest user of hydrocarbon fuels, and non-pol- hydrogen as fuel is NASA, which , luting as well." by TED CEDROS uses the gas to fuel the space "There's a long history of .Staff writer shuttle. Appropriately, the con- the use of hydrogen as a fuel," ference was located not far from added Dr. Deter Staschewski, who There's a sense of destiny NASA's central location in Co- is from Germany, "but it will be surrounding Hydrogen '94, a con- your grandchildren - or great- ference on Hydrogen energy, held grandchildren~ who will benefit • this past week in Cocoa Beach . most from it." · Sponsored by The Florida Solar The potential benefits ofhy- Energy Center and the Interna- coa Beach. drogen were well represented in . tional Association for Hydrogen While hydrogen is clean and the displays prepared for the con- Energy, the conference has as its abundant, its future as a major ference at the Cocoa Beach Hilton. theme "launching a sustainable energy source is not assured. future." "Most people think- about See, FUEL, page 3 Torregrosa wins award for UCF SGA by ALYCIA SEVERSON stated that there is a "need to recog- ria for this award. Each nominee Staff writer nize and support the youth in must have a recommendation from America now more than ever be- a faculty member, proven leader- Miguel Torregrosa, director fore", because our generation has ship skills, a consistently high aca- of Governmental Affairs for UCF "more challenges facing them than demic perfonnance and an exuber- Student Government, recently won any other generation in history". ant spirit of cooperation. the United States National Colle- As a proud member of the Donna Farley Simms, the pre- giateAward for all national Student Hispanic minority, Torregrosa is au- vious Coordinator of Administra- Government Associations. tomatically eligible for several more tive Services for UCF' s SGA, rec- The United States Achieve- awards in the future as well as an omrnended Torregrosa and three ment Academy presented this dis- additional $10,000 in scholarships. other SGA representatives for this tinguished award to Miguel on June "My goal is to be the first award in February. photo/SOLARES .. 15 along with $500 in scholarship Hispanic Senator from Florida," he However, theothernominees Megan Welch, 20, was crowned Miss Florida Saturday night. funds. Until recently, the USAA said. "We'vehadagovemor.I want recently graduated, and Simms The former Miss Mount Dora is a student at UCF, studying only recognized 10 percent of all to make sure we have a Senator moved to Texas. to be a broadcast journalist. In addition to the title, she was college students. too." Due to these circumstances, awarded $16,000 on scholaship funds and a new Toyota The USAA executive direc- The USAA has a rigid stan- tor. Dr. George Stevens recently Paseo. Welch was first-runner-up to Miss Florida in 1993. <lard of selections set forth as crite- See AWARD, page 4 News 1-4 Opinion 5-6 .. Classified 12 Features 7-11 Sports 13-16 • UCF victim adwocate serves • Music course Net Fishing petition students at all hours, full-time The UCF Department of Music will offer a Save Our Sealife recently gathered the intervention, emotional support and practical two-week course, "Digital Synthesis," 429,428 valid signatures needed for its voter by OMAR A. DAJANI Staff writer assistance - going tlrrough the criminal jus­ which covers the integration of synthesiz­ initiative petition to limit marine net fish­ tice system." ers and computers as well as Music Instru­ ing in Florida waters. The group hopes that The Police Department at UCF wants McCunn also emphasized the impor­ ment Digital Interface Sequencing from by limiting net fishing, saltwater animals • students to know that its officers' job descrip­ tance of prevention. "We also would like to July 18 through 29 from 8:30 a.m. until will have the same level of protection as tion includes more than just writing tickets: serve as a clearing house for information 4:30 p.m. Details: 823-2864. land animals. The issue will be put in front they are genuinely concerned about the stu­ about resources available both on and off of the voters on the November ballot. .. dents'. safety and security, and they're doing Environmental award campus." a lot about it. Additionally, the police department Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc., is accepting Threshold, Inc. Prominent but little known among them offers prevention education programs. ''We nomipations for its 1994 Environmental A benefit for Threshold, Inc., a home for • is the Victim Advocate Services program. feel there is a real need for crime-prevention Public Service Awards. Applicants are autistic children and adults, will be held Since March, the department has hired a education. We would like people to call us asked to submit a 500-word summary with ·from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. permanent, full-time officer who is available and inquire about the different programs we supporting materials by July 29. Details: The event, called Pub Crawl '94, is spon­ on call to serve. the students. in the event of offer," said Sgt. SandraD. McClendon, crime (904) 385-1528. sored by several downtown bars. An ad­ crisis situations on a24-hour, 7-days-a-week prevention practitioner for UCF Police. mission fee of $15 gets participants a t­ basis. Law workshop Students may reach the office at 823- shirt, souvenir mug, and complimentary The position was previously held by The Law School Advantage will hold a 5555, 823-2425 or 823-2165 for information • drink ~pecials. student volunteers. The service is free of workshop, designed to prepare students for about the services available. charge. Other programs include StudentEscort their first year of law school, from August July 4th "It's very difficult when one becomes Patrol Service (SEPS), free fingerprinting, 1 through 4 at the Holiday Inn at the Tampa Lake Eloa will be hosting a picninc for the • a victim of crime to know where to turn, what bicycle registration, ASK/ Alcohol Server 'International Airport. Contact: 1-800- July 4th weekend. The Citrus Bowl will todo,"saidMary AnnMcCunn, victimadvo­ Training, among others: The UCF Police De­ LA W-SCOL. also be host to its final world cup game, cate for the UCF Police. partment ·also hosts a Crime Prevention Fair between the winner of group F vs. group E. "We can provide several things: crisis • WMM: 0 Wekiva Riverfest each October. WMMO is accepting applications from non­ WE BAKE OUR OWN BREAD! profit environmental groups wishing to par­ ' . ticipate in the fourth annual WMMO rtaiUP.lt)-' Wekiva Riverfest until July 8. The event I · Subs & SJlads .