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Central Florida Future, Vol. 29 No. 25, November 19, 1996
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... INSIDE Computer teams boot up for success by ORLANDO MONTOYA hours and took place in the Educa ishing first. Heimburg. It took the team 22 Contributing writer tion Building gymnasium. There "Each team was challenged minutes to complete the project. • were 56 separate tables in neatly by the same programming prob The team's success at mak Greek Column Golden Knights football spaced rows of seven, each table lems, which genera11y require ing such problems seem easy is may be having a tough go at it, but with a computer, a book of pro knowledge of a junior or senior largely due to practice, accord pg. 4 there's one UCF team that always gramming programs, and three level," said Neils Lobo, associ ing to Dr. Ali Orooji, team fac Sigma Phi Epsilon finishes on top: Computer Pro computer programming students ate professor of computer sci ulty advisor and associate pro Fraternity receives gramming. This year is no excep focused on one thing: getting a ence. fessor of computer science. tion. balloon. The problem that UCF's "There was commitment on Buchanon Cup. FourUCFteams blasted the Each team's table was teams finished fastest was everybody's part," said Orooji. competition at the 1996 Southeast adorned by a ba11oon for each pro "18,000 Seconds Remaining," in Regional Programming Contest gramming problem correctly which contestants were required Commitments that include 1eatures last Saturday, placing four teams solved. Problems ranged from to write a program that would six to seven hours of practice Video Rewind in the top ten out of 56 teams "Cops and Robbers" to "Halting estimate the amount of time re each week for 10 weeks. Team competing, keeping alive a 14- Factor Replacement Systems." maining in a file transfer. First members from previous years pg.17 year winning streak. Teams scored points by not only place winners were Michael also helped out, acting as coaches Competition lasted five finishing correctly, but also by fin- Kujawa, Bryan Kline and Eric during practice sessions. Florida student leaders discuss lobbying agenda by JOE CHABUS attention was paid to this FSA Contributing Writer meeting because the BOR did not establish a legislative platform In 1995, the Florida Student endorsing a vote to raise tuition. Association (FSA) organized a Grin and bare it- When the BOR met last week at rally at the UCF Arena, interrupt UCF there were very few items of See another side to ing the Board of Regents meeting concern to FSA. However, once Demi Moore in in order to voice opposition to the BOR decides on their legisla Striptease. proposed financial aid cuts and tive agenda, we will make the stu tuition increases. This year, with dent voice well heard if there are financial aid cuts successfully de issues college students are defi feated and tuition increases off the nitely opposed too." Crossword table (for now), FSA's visit to In its Friday and Saturday pg. 9 UCF had a calmer but serious meetings at the University dining mood. room, FSA Board members dis UCF hosted student leaders cussed the work accomplished in from around the state this past putting together background re weekend for an FSA Board of search and specific strategies on .. Directors meeting. The Board, lobbying the BOR as we11 as state composed of the Student Body and federal legislatures, while also Golden Knights Presidents from each Florida pub organizing FSA Days at the capi pg. 12 lic university, created a pro-active tol. FSA Days occur right after the legislative agenda which detailed legislative session in March; uni the organization's goals for the versities bring students up to Tal year. Once the BOR decides on its lahassee tcr meet legislators and legislative agenda, FSA will gear discuss educational issues. The its efforts in representing student Board members agreed to begin opinion. the lobbying process now by be "We solidified our platform coming familiar with their legisla as a student lobbying and advo tors on a personal basis in hopes of cacy group," FSA Executive Di rector Sharon James said. "Less see FSA, page 3 Hispa~ic performance artist enlightens students The Golden Knights .finish their first season By JENNIFER LINDSTROM ken and performed at many uni Mexican cross cultures, and his versities including Harvard, in Division I-A, with a Staff writer views on multiculturalism: War Wllilo Stanford and Rice. rior for Gringostroika, and The record of 5-6, One UCF student set her "I thought it would be ben New World Order Prophecies. Guillermo Pena with a 27-19 victory self on a quest to bring a promi- eficial to the students at UCF to In addition to his works in WltneIID . nent speaker to our school so that have a speaker who is a little more over the Bowling Green writing, he has made performances Nov. 21. Falcons, Saturday students here would have the op avant-garde as well as for our stu throughout the United States and portunity to learn about dent Latinos to become inspired by night. The Golden internationally including a perfor Wltnen~ multiculturalism. what he has to say," said Lopez. mance at the Spanglish Opera in Knights extended their Marvea Lopez, a graduate Gomez-Pena is an interdis San Francisco. He has spoken and VAB winning streak to three art student, met with the interna ciplinary artist and writer, who has performed in festivals, commu games. tionally known performance art been exploring cross-cultural is nity centers, on radio, television mance of Gomez-Pena are the Arts ist, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, and, sues with the use of performance, and film. Alliance, Office of Diversity Ini with the help of the Art Education poetry ,journalism, video, radio and Lopez learned about tiatives, Global and Multicultural Department, coordinated a free art. His writings and performances Gomez-Pena in an art class, and Education, International studies, lecture he will give Nov. 21 in the have been highly effective in the In this issue: found him to be an inspiring artist. UCF Art Gallery, the Language Visual Arts building at 7 p.m. development of the debates on cul She then made it her project to Department and the Consulate of 1-4 .. News Gomez-Pena will speak his tural diversity, identity and US track him down and convince him Mexico. Classifieds 5 opinions about multiculturalism, Mexico relations . that he should speak at UCF. This lecture wil I also be a border culture, cross-cultural is He has written two books 6-7 Other student organizations O~inion sues and immigration. He has spo- that discuss his views on the US- who are supporting the perfor- see ART, page 3 Features 8-lJ 1 Sports 12 .visit the Central Florida·Fut _ure in cyb~r . spa~e at' h"1p:{/~.9citneticff/cff.ht~~ ·~·: ··--·~~::·:.~. :, .. • ; •• - • ,I:! • • • - • • • -· ·- ' ~ - "*'·~ f.,; ~ • 2 •Nov. 19, 1996 •The Central Florida Future • Don't drive so, don't •On Nov. 6 a bicycle was drive so close to me stolen from the bike rack outside • A 19-year old male stu of the Chemistry building. The dent was charged for driving bike has an estimated value of under the influence on Nov. 9. $50. • An officer pulled over the defen dant in his vehicle because he •It was reported on Nov. 6 was driving his vehicle very harassing telephone Honda Accord and stole a radar that a blue Fleetwood Cadillac was keyed while parked in a UCF • closely behind, almost striking, call detector from within. another vehicle. When the of parking lot. UCF Police arrested an 18- turned to her car, she noticed it ficer approached the vehicle, he • It was reported on Nov. 9 year old male on Nov. 7 for aggra was in the wrong parking space. could smell the odor of alcoholic that someone broke a window at •A wallet was stolen from vated stalking and making a ha Evidently, someone moved the ve beverages coming from the the Kappa Sigma fraternity house. the Computer Center II build rassing telephone call. The defen hicle to a "loading/unloading" defendant's breath. The defen The estimated cost of damage is ing, room 111, on Nov. 4. The dant had a warrant out for his ar space next to where she had origi dant was asked to step out of his $200. wallet contained $80, credit • rest. The defendant's bond was set nally parked. Thei;e was a parking vehicle and had to hold on to the cards, a bank card and a driver's at $1,000. ticket on the car's front windshield seat to remain steady on his feet. • A fire alarm in the Com license. for being parked in an unautho The officer performed sobriety puter Center III building, room Incidents Reported: rized parking space. Damage was • tests, and the defendant was ar 337, sounded on Nov. 7. If you have any information •It was reported on Nov. 11 done to the car's left, front fender rested for DUI. When UCF Police arrived, regarding any of the above that a vehicle was picked up by ari and license tag. they found a slight haze of smoke incidents, please call U CFPD unknown person(s) and placed in Student arrested for in the room. There was also a at 823-5555 another parking space. When the •On Nov. 10, someone moderate odor of burning electri stalking, making owner of a gray Geo Metro re- smashed the windows of a blue -compiled by Michelle Abram cal components. •
Aaron Scavron named vice-chair of student lobbying group • from FSA, page 1 UCF, we do have a very solid dent Affairs would handle issues ficers and Vice President of Stu- both state and federal legislators system; there is a student hearing of student activities, clubs, orga- dent Affairs of each university. aware of what Florida college stu- enhancing a stronger student mes- ·· council which decides student dis- nizations or anything else dealing "We're looking at the pro- dents find to be right or wrong," .. sage when it comes time for the ciplinary cases. However, at some with student life. By adding a stu- cesses-comparing and contrast- Scavron explained at the meeting. legislative session. other Florida schools, the system dent affairs component to the BOR, ing-trying to find the best part of Representing 220,000 higher UCF sits on two research is not as fair. We want to establish it will be easier for us to weigh the each university's system and then education students throughout the committees, the Due Process com- a standard throughout the state so concerns of student life. Student we will recommend Due Process state, the FSA Board oversees a mittee and a committee endorsing that Florida college students know life is very important-we not only standards for each .Florida public combined $33 million in Activity the addition of a Vice Chancellor there's a certain standard of due attend college to learn, but to gain university," Scavron said. and Service Fees. For this reason, of Student Affairs to the BOR. processes that every student will experiences that four years of col- In his first FSA meeting, the future of the A&S fee is a matter • Newly elected UCF Student Body receive should something happen lege life will provide. We want to Scavron was selected by his peers of concern to the FSA Board. Ac- President Aaron Scavron repre- and you are brought up on student ensure that the quality of life at to the position of FSA Vice Chair- cording to James, there is a possibil- sents UCF on both committees disciplinary charges. We want to state universities is maintained and man. Scavron said his administra- ity that the BOR will recommend and took time to explain the pur- ensure that students around the improved upon as much as pos- · tion supports FSA because of the splitting the A&S fees-requiring pose of each: state are treated fairly and equally." sible. A Vice Chancellor of Stu- association's successful history in part of the money to go directly to Due Process: "Due Process Vice Chancellor of Student dent Affairs would help advocate fighting for students' rights. student unions. is concerned with the standard of Affairs: "The BOR is a committee student life issues to the BOR." "Legislators know students "We are basically opposed to fairness given to students in stu- appointed by the governor and Scavron is currently contact- do not vote in overly large num- the separation of the A&S fee be- dent disciplinary cases through- deals with all higher edu_cation is- ing other universities to compare bers. Therefore, it is extremely cause students are the ones paying • out the state. Some schools in the sues like education in the class- and contrast the different Due Pro- important that we have the sup- the fee, so it should be the students State University System (SUS) are rooms and tuition; there is no stu- cess procedures in the state. The port of a great number of students. who decide how money is spent, not behind other schools in fairness dent affairs component of the UCF Student Body President is Our large numbers increase our the BOR. The students should have and entirety of the system. Here at BOR. A Vice Chancellor of Stu- also interviewing the judicial· of- lobbying effectiveness and keep control oftheirmoney." James said. •
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Want an internship? UCF Time Capsule will be a 4 ft. • Just pursue it by 1 ft. cylinder containing such Quotes, the UCF advertis items as artwork, music, jewelry, ing and public relations club, will love letters, poetry, photos, etc., ,.. host Intern Pursuit Wednesday, detailing what it was like to be a Nov. 2Q from 6 to 8:30p.m. at the co11ege student in 1996. Orlando Sentinel. Students wishing to contrib Intern Pursuit is a chance ute items to the capsule should for students looking for intern bring the items to the front en ships to meet with employers look trance of the UCFLibrary from 11 ing for interns. a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. Intern Pursuit also provides 26. students with a chance to network In addition to their items, and discover the many types of students will write down their jobs which exist in the Ad/PR field. names, majors, and date of birth Intern Pursuit is a semi-an on a list to be included in the time nual project sponsored by Quotes. capsule. This event is held in the fal1 and The time capsule will be spring at the Orlando Sentinel. It sealed and turned over to the UCF r------~------is designed to bring intern em ployers in Ad/PR and potential ~~~::x ~~i~r~~~~~~. ~;;~~nun- Student's hard work pays off for others student interns together for the from ART, page 1 informal exchange of information Calling-all writers ... about intern opportunities. The Central Florida Future · way for m~mbers of the com mu- In his speech, Gomez-Pena will about cultural issues. This event was started in is accepting applications for writ- nity to become enlightened by touch upon the historical values I think that it is important 1985 and has grown to include ers for the spring semester. Gomez-Pena's performance. La of the day as we11 as discuss the for many people to be more fa 100 participants each fal1 and The news staff meets every Carre ta, a Mexican restaurant, restoration of Mexican traditions, mi liar with the Latino commu- spring semester. . Wednesday evening at Kelsey's will be catering the event with origins and heritage. nity, and Gomez-Pena will by no Quotes sponsors C-Day an Pizzeria at 7 p.m. Mexican-style food. · Gomez-Pena will give stu- doubt make his audience look nually. This on-campus party for No previous writing experi- This performance will also dents the chance to learn a bit more into themselves ~nd the the School of Communication is ence is necessary. be taking place on the anniver- more about the Mexican culture beauty of the culture," said an opportunity for students and Call and leave a message at sa_r_y_o_f_t_he_M_e_x_ic_a_n_R_e_v_o_lu_t_io_n_. __an_d_te_ll_w_ha_t_h_e_f_in_d_s_i_m_:p_o_r_ta_n_t _L_o~p~e_z_. ______1 faculty to meet outside of the class 823-8054 ext. 32 to arrange an room for a half-day of food and interview. fun at Lake Claire. The Future wiJI also be con ducting classes to potential staff Students get to leave ers interested in learning graphic design. WHO messages for students of the 21st Century Call News Editor Ryan Anderson at ( 407) 823-8054 ext. UCF students of today have 32 for more information. an opportunity to leave something for the UCF students of tomorrow -Compiled by Ryan Anderson in the l!CF Time Capsule. The and Abbey Morrow BETHE •.UCF uter Place 2304B Winter Wods Blvd. inter Park, FL 32792 671-7911 OR We do Software & Hard ware upgrades and . Installations! MISS UCF? Auditions: • NoveDiber 20 5-7pm 1997 NoveDlber 22 1997' Mr. aCf'??ci 3-7pm · Sign up in Student Center RooDl 198 For inforination call 823-6471
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Sigma Phi Epsilon Frat • named best in region by MELANIE RIVERA Greek columnist Fraternity Spotlight ' Sigma Phi Epsilon Frater Name: Sigma Phi nity has accomplished a lot since joining UCF in 1985. Sig Ep has Epsilon diligently worked its way to the President: Chris t top in grades, involvement and Warburton brotherhood. Sig Ep' s efforts have not been ignored. UCF's Colors: Red and Sig Ep chapter was recently purple named one of the best chapters in Symbols: Heart and the southeast. sword Sig Ep was also the recipi ent of the Buchanon Cup, which Founded: Nov. 1, honors Sig Ep Florida Mu as the 1901 best chapter in the region. Sig EP also holds the third highest GP A out of UCF' s 13 American Heart Association. fraternities. Out of the on cam Sig Ep actively supports pus fraternities, Sig Ep has the sorority philanthropies as well. highest GPA. Scholarship is im They have won first place in Pi portant to this chapter. Each year, Beta Phi's Rock the Arrow two the Sig Ep's offer a scholarship years in a row, as well as win to incoming freshmen. The schol ning Delta Gamma's Anchor arship, titled the Balanced Man Splash this year. In addition, Scholarship, is not just aimed at Sig Ep brother Vinny Flood Greeks, all freshmen may apply. holds the title gf Xi Man of the Send or deliver manuscripts and self-addressed In addition to academics Year for Alpha Xi Delta. Sig Ep and awards, Sig Ep aids the placed first during Homecom stamped envelopes to: Am~rican Heart Association. ing this year with Alpha Delta The Cypress Dome ·Every spring Sig Ep hosts the . Pi. Department of English (HFA 301) Queen of Hearts where UCF so "Fraternity life has a lot rorities compete in kick ball tour to offer," Sig Ep Chris Davis University of Central Florida naments, serenades, and spirit said. "It gives us a chance to get Orlando, FL 32816 banners. All proceeds benefit the involved on campus." Submission guidelines available in HFA 301
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However, over the t~e mana~er'. ;· .: .... ·''%,':, \ semester I've gradually succumbed to an ·JUDY: 'Yot1 n~ed·tq , gety j unknown disease. I sat in the library for som~ ~cquar]irnity. ""; ·,, '. hours rifling through countless medical ER,10: But I or :· : ' .. : .. : • • • l}!j·~ in 1 to the Fox Networ:.k By Brian Gajewski White 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. This Mortensen Autos writer movie was a moderate b9x office success (Crimson Tide) when it was released in 1971 by Twenti as Jimmy For years, people have watched eth Century Fox, but because of the in Ko\v al ski,' TV and movies and have been amazed credible chase sequences filmed, it grew Keith David as at the high intensity chases caught on to become a cult classic. The origiq~l will Special Agent film. In film and TV, risky stunts are per be reviewed in a future Autos section. Taftl~y, Chris formed to get the 'perfect shot.' Many The movie explains the Ufe and tine Elise (ER; of us have grown up watching the Dukes times of Kowalski, a Vietnam veteran Beverly Hills ofHa7.Wrd, Knight Rider, Hardcastle and whose life 90210) as McCormick and many other cool car TV has been troubled due to bis crazy luck. Kowalski's shows. Seeing high speed· car chases He is loaded with speed (both the drug wife, and Jason unfold can be fun to watch. and that cool 440 VS/4 speed variety) and Priestly as the Well, for many car enthusiasts, he just goes wild. He has the job of a car "the voice" there is a o)d B-movie that bas gained a delivery man who drives cars across sev (disc jockey), cult following. It was produced h?ck in eral states. Anyway, he just goes crazy and a 1970 couRT£SYJFOXllE1WOllK 1971, and it's called Vanishing Poi11t. The on the road and outruns and outstµarts White Dodge Flying high in a race against time, Kowalski goes wherever he wants. movie starred Barry Newman, Clevon cops at 160+ miles an hour. Hemi Chat- Little an_d, most importantly, a new Well, Fox noticed bow.many car lenger. snowballs in on.Jtim, and he is labeled enthusiasts love The new story is a lot more plau terrorist by the FBI, who work to stop him this movie, so sible than in the original movie. Kowalski permanently. they decided to is a Desert Storm veteran who restores cars The new movie promises some o do a sequel. Tbe fOr a living. While delivering a recently re the best chase sequences ever caught o new movie is stored white 1970 DodgeHemi Challenger, film. H you like thrills and spills, Vanish about Kowalski's he finds out his wife has gone into labor. So ing Point II should be put on your agen son, Jimmy. he turns the car around and races the car for November. So, strap yourself in. Coming this No across several states to be by her side. could be a bumpy ride! vember, Vanish Kowalski is concerned for her life because Vanishing Point T-shirts, hats, an ing Point II will she is suffering from Lupus. 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"This was Ceiter' s second touchdown pass (407) 332-0909 WE FIND ANSWERS. won their crowns. Last Thursday Policy# 8366· 789 SR ; at the flag football champions of unexpected, but it feels good." but failed to score the extra point. Men's A, Men's Band Women's Quarterback Mike Baker answered Ceiter again by leagues were· decided. Mondul, who finished off the scor tossing her second touchdown pass Student Legal Services Two fraternity teams ing with a touchdown pass, said over the heads of two defenders battled for the highest classifica that his team was tested. "That and into the hands of Audry Willy. Problems With: tion, Men's A title. Pike, featur was the tightest game we played The missed extra point tied the •Landlords ingformer UCF quarterback Darin all year, but it feels good to go game at 13. Hinshaw, defeated Sigma Chi I undefeated," Mondul said. Alpha's defense held FCA .) Insurance 20-7 behind Hinshaw's two first Although no former uni on their next drive and Coughlin •Contracts half touchdown passes. Pike, versity quarterbacks or fraterni took a Baker pass, which traveled •Traffic Tickets which never trailed in the game, ties played, the Women's flag foot 25 yards in the air, the final five finished it's season 9-0 and ball championship ended up be yards in for the game winning Need: boasted out scoring their oppo ing the best game of the day. Al score. Baker ran in the extra point nents by a whopping 22 points a pha Delta Phi defeated Fellow to make the game 20- 13. ·A Will game. ship of Christian Athletes 20-13 A crowd of almost 200 •A Name Change Team Captain Matt as quarterback Ami Baker hit watched Alpha knock down the • Uncontested Dissolution Chancey said that the Pike team Colieen Coughlin with a 30-yard final two passes in the end-zone to started three years ago, but that touchdown to break a tie score secure the win in the closing sec this season his team's play came with under a minute to play. Baker onds. The team and the rest of the UCF's Student Legal Services provides free together. "We finally played up to threw for three touchdowns and Alpha Delta Phi sorority rushed legal consultation and representative in certain our potential today. It feels good ran for both extra points and the field in jubuliation in a mob legal areas for qualified UCF students. to finally get the respect we de Coughlin caught a pair of touch scene indicative of the heart put serve." Chancey said. down passes. into the game by its participants. For information or an appointment Sigma Chi II made it two The game, however, did Coughlin said she felt ner call 823-2538 losses for the fraternity as the only not go Alpha's way early on. vous about the closing seconds. independent team to participate in Alpha failed on downs "We lost our only game of the or stop by the student center room 227 the championships, The Slayers. deep in FCA territory before op year by one point. It feels good to Monday-Friday 8am-Spm won a defensive struggle 14-0. posing quarterback Cori Ceiter win this win," Coughlin said. Both teams held on goal line stands threw a touchdown pass and extra All three champions will Funded through Activity & Service Fee in a scoreless first half before Brian point to give her team a 7-0 lead. be participating in a national tour by the Student Government Association McCue returned an interception Baker answered by hitting nament in New Orleans. THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FUTURE orts NOVEMBER 19, 1996 Golden Knights end historic season on a high by TIM SPRINGER Afterreceiving theopeningkick Sports editor of the second half, Culpepper and Co. put together a six play, 66 yard drive ff the Citrus Bowl lighting sys that resulted in a 12 yard touchdown tem were to have failed last Saturday pass to senior receiver Stuart Stipe. night, the Golden Knights' passing '1 got a touchdown in front of game would have taken care of the my family, and that's something I've problem as quarterback Daunte been waiting for all year," Stipe said. Culpepper and his corps of receivers ''It'sadreamcometruethattheycould lit up the Orlando skies. al I be here. It was a great way to end a The Golden Knights capped career." off their inaugural I-A season Satur Nowleadingl4-13,theGolden day with a 27-19 win over Bowling Knights defen<;e took over and forced Green State University in front of the Falcons to punt. And what a punt 14,112 fans at the Citrus Bowl. it was. Deep in their own territory, Culpepper led the Golden Bowling Green booted a 73 yarder to Knights to victory by passing for 306 the UCF three yard line. One play ' ) yards while completing l 6of30passes, later, a Culpepper pass was intercepted including three touchdowns. and returned to the one yard line. The Accuracy ~d arm strength is Falconsquicklypuncheditinandtook the combination Culpepper continu a 19-14 lead after a two-point try ously used to march the Golden failed. Receiver Mark Nonsant burns a Bowling Green defender for his second touchdown of the Knights down field. Culpepper and Co. again went day while literally leaving his mark on the highlight reel late in the fourth quarter. Receiver Mark Nonsant once to work. The connection ofCulpepper again played a key role in the Golden to Nonsant continued to be unstop The UCF 'D' responded without hesi ''It's been a satisfying season," with 4:25 remaining to play. The Fal Knights' air attack as he finished with pable as they hooked up for a 54 yard tation and passed the test like it was a said linebackers' coach Brian cons tried to hurry down field to an 7 catches for 17 4 yards and two touch completion that took UCF deep into take-home exam. VanGorder. "People don 'tunderstand swer thescore and tie the game, but the downs. Falcon territory. Tailback Mike Huff The "3-pack of pop," John the youth we have here on defense. Golden Knight defense wouldn't al Trailing 13-7 at the half, the then sealed the deal with a one yard 'BamBam' Bryant,Nakia 'Ballhawk' The kind of football this defense has low it. Golden Knights headed into the locker touchdown run. The touchdown put Reddick and Kendrick 'The Brick' played this year, they deserve a lot of room to shed the snail suits they seemed UCF up for good, but the Falcons credit." "It was important for us to be to be wearing and returned to the didn't think so. Culpepper and Nonsant involved in a close game, but coming gridiron with the intensity they lacked Continuing to scrap for another hookecb-up one last time late in the out with a win was more important," for the first 30 minutes of the ball touchdown, Bowling Green contin- fourth on a 20 yard touchdown strike Culpepper said. "We need that mo game. to put the Golden Knights up by eight mentum to carry us into next season." • I i photo/SPRINGER photo/SPRINGER A Bowling Green receiver lets a touchdown slip away during the Golden Knights narrow Gene McDowell's Golden Knights may have finished below eight point victory in the season finale. UCF finished the season with a 5-6 record. .500, but many feel his team still had a winning season. 'Air Attack' locks in on '97 by SEAN PERRY really impressed with the will they can't depend on one key player. Staff writer showed in these last three wins." That will be the difference in the Nonsant has especially en future, between us becoming a typi With the late season schedule joyed . the opportunity to be cal I-A team or making an impact at offering the Golden Knights a down Culpepper' s number one target. In this level." hill coast, the loss of receiver Todd the last three outings he has totalled The off-season recruiting, Cleveland may have seemed like 22receptions for494 yards and four conditioning and maturation of the another shot of Murphy's Law. As touchdowns. It is one of the best offense may dictate how well the =·:· ..... : :· .... the level of competition gradually three game stints in the history of Knights stand up against the '97 ( ! declined, the top offensive name the Black and Gold. competition. With an older, wiser was placed on the sideline due to ''That's my goal next year," quarterback and a spread out of suspension. This may hav.e spelled . Nonsant said. "To catch for over fense, the entire nation may be in doom for a team that was hoping to 150 yards every game." awe of the numbers the Golden even out a record that had been With the freshman red-shirt Knights plaster on the scoreboard. tarnished by bigger, stronger I-A Kenny Clark joining the line-up and Following last Saturday's game, it squads. SophomoreDaunteCulpep Cleveland coming back, thier air was obvious that they already have per found altemaiive targets though attack may be one of the strongest in one loyal fan. for his squadron to drop bombs. the country. And with names like Coach McDowell eyed Receivers Mark Nonsant and Rufus Nebraska, Auburn and Ole' Miss on Culpepper being questioned by a c Hall found the late season spotlight the schedule, they may need every group of reporters and approached, to their liking. possible option. reachingouthishand, "Youmustbe photo/SOILEAU "There is a lot to be said for "This just proves that as a Daunte Culpepper," he said. "I Quarterback Daunte Culpepper drops back and locks in their character, their hearts and their team you can't put all your eggs in watched you play today and thought on a UCF receiver. Culpepper has thrown for 987 yards will," coach McDowell said. "I am one basket," Cleveland said. "We you did a pretty good job." and eight TDs in the Golden Knights' last three games.