UCF - University of Central Florida

A proposal was just made by Governor Christ allowing for an increase in tuition at FSU & other Florida universities. Although Florida has incredibly reasonable tuition compared to other public schools, this would still be a hard hit to the wallet in already t

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Maybe they just forgot possession of alcohol by those under 21 is illegal. Yeah, that's it.

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When the automatic smoke alarm went off in a UCF dorm Sunday night, students most likely assumed some idiot had left the popcorn in his microwave too long. What they probably didn’t expect was an explosion caused by a meth lab experiment gone wrong in Wendell Davis McK

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The Amethyst Initiative is an organization made up of U.S. college presidents and chancellors that in July 2008 launched a movement calling for the reconsideration of U.S. drinking age laws, particularly the minimum age of 21. (USA)
I was surprised when this organization is supported by over 125 college presidents.
More info on it here: http://tinyurl.com/66abab
Facebook group here: http://tinyurl.com/63ohdv

All the news we missed, served fresh.

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Instead of speaking with football coach George O'Leary, reporters found themselves on the line with some sexy singles. Well, that's one way to get favorable press.

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The test prep firm prepped students for embarrassment when it inadvertently posted scores and other personal information on the Web for all to see.

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2 year old Caylee Marie Anthony has been missing for over a month. Have you seen her? Call 1-800-423-TIPS if you have. ((Orlando, FL))
This has been a very bizarre news story that has recently gone national. A 2 year old girl, Caylee Anthony has gone missing for about a month, but the mother (who is in jail) did not report her disappearance until a month after it happened.

Obsessed, much? Spencer Taylor, 20, was arrested in Three Rivers, Michigan for trying to steal "Dark Knight" items from movie theaters while dressed up as the joker. (Three Rivers, Mich.)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/broadband/orl-pdjokerarrested20080729051813,0,6380005.photo

Weirdo.

UCF - Tailgaters is going to open up August 1 in Knights Plaza, right across the street from the Arena and the Stadium. (Orlando, FL)
University officials feel that this will curb drunk driving. Tailgaters will have a full liqour license, unlike Wackadoos, which only serves beer.
Check out the details here: http://tinyurl.com/ucfbar