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Football player arrested, suspended

Police say fullback vandalized Tower 4

By Jessica J. Saggio

UCF fullback Ricky Kay was arrested Saturday night after causing $5,200 worth of damage to Tower 4, and UCF Athletics announced that Kay will immediately be suspended from the team because he is being charged with a felony. According to the police report, the 19-year-old sophomore football player had returned to Tower 4 after a night "out to the clubs," when he entered the east side stairwell.

UCF prohibits tailgating after kickoff

By Jillian Krotki

After a reflection on last year's football season, UCF officials have decided to limit the amount of time tailgaters will have to drink on game day. As well as last season went, there is always room for improvement, and one area that was unanimous across the board was regarding the time spent tailgating.

CAUTION: wet cement

Lawn sprinklers often miss grass

By Andrea Canterbury

Some students are wondering why UCF is watering their sidewalks. Although it upsets some students, UCF officials say certain elements can't be controlled and students are encouraged to report problems. "You almost have to walk on the grass to avoid the water," said Jeanella Bronswinkel, a junior hospitality management major.

STEP makes strides for new students

By Mark Schaub

Before most freshmen even begin college in the fall, Ashley Mack will have a good idea if the major she's picked is right for her. As an elementary education major, Mack, 18, is enrolled in the STEP Program, which brings freshmen to UCF for summer B and immediately puts them in education courses.

Around the world in a semester

Students outsource education abroad

By Andrea Canterbury

Aaron Brand pushes his way through the crowded streets of Tokyo, navigating through mazes of people packed together as tightly as sardines. Colorful balloons, festive lighting and eager faces fill the landscape. With a hot bowl of noodles in one hand and chopsticks in the other, Brand, his classmates and thousands of Japanese citizens wait, anticipating the famous Tokyo Tower turning a deep blue color to symbolize the beginning of a new year.

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