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New Science and Engineering Building

New building uses space-age devices

Students can use 3-D technology as they study

With its cutting edge technology, the new University of West Florida School of Science and Engineering building combines the computer science, electrical and computer engineering, physics and mathematics departments for a state-of-the-art learning environment for students. Full story

Lights out on first day back

UWF lost power sporadically because of glitch in city power

Gulf Power encountered a glitch on Jan. 6 that caused 991 customers, including UWF, to be without power. “We don’t know what caused the power outage, but the cause is under investigation,” Gulf Power spokesperson Jeff Rogers said in a telephone interview. Full story

Bar Bingo a Seville favorite

  There’s always something going on at Seville Quarter, but if you’re a bingo junkie, Monday nights are your nights. Seville Quarter hosts Bar Bingo every Monday, from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. “It’s not your grandma’s bingo,” said Buck Mitchell, an events planner at the Seville Quarter. Full story

Trolleys aid the disabled but pollute the campus

A Point and Counterpoint

POINT Lucretia M. Brown Staff Writer There is at least one trolley on the University of West Florida campus. Students, faculty, staff and visitors ride the trolley every day. Usually there are more student passengers than anything else. I am one of the many students who frequently ride the trolleys. Full story

UWF announces 2009-10 Hall of Fame Class

The University of West Florida Athletic Department is pleased to announce its Hall of Fame Class of 2009-10. This year’s group includes retired Athletic Director Richard Berg, former men’s basketball coach Marvin Beck, women’s soccer player Brook Pace, softball player Krissy Styrna and special achievement inductee Dr. Full story

Thomas’ last-minute shot lifts Argos in GSC opener

Senior Maurice Thomas scored the go-ahead basket with 23 seconds left and blocked a potential game-winning shot on the next possession in the University of West Florida’s 75-73 win over West Alabama in the Gulf South Conference opener at the UWF Field House last Thursday.

Tiger’s faith not issue

Earlier this month, Fox News pundit Brit Hume made a plea for Tiger Woods to be a “great example to the world” by changing his religion of choice from Buddhism to Christianity. Hume presumed that by making the switch, Woods will find forgiveness for his amoral personal life, a forgiveness that Buddhism doesn’t offer. 1 comment

SGA seeks noms for best teachers

The Distinguished Teaching Award is an award given to four professors at UWF: one to a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, one to a professor in the College of Business, and one to a professor in the College of Professional Studies, and the fourth is a toss-up given to a professor from any of the colleges.