Student Trio to Orlando a Success

The Student Government Program board was upset last year when they took students to Orlando to see a show and didn't get what they paid for. Inclimant weather, Universal Studios closing early and the show not being performed prompted the Board to demand answers. They got them - in the form of free tickets.

Those free tickets were used on Saturday when the Board hosted a trip to Islands of Adventure for 85 students.

Students received a free bus ride and ticket into the park. The most popular rides included The Hulk, Spiderman and the Dueling Dragons - all high-speed rollercoasters.

For freshman Jennifer Tabshey, she had never been to Islands of Adventure and told her mom on a phone call home from the bus that she had "the time of her life." One thing she enjoyed was the short wait in line. She didn't wait more than 20 minutes in any line - except for the food line.

The Board also annouced their upcoming events. Some of them include Homecoming in October, headlined by a comedy show featuring Monique, and the annual Fall Family Fest which will feature a bonfire pep rally, free dinner, music and a golf cart parade. Fall Family fest will be held in the Housing BBQ pits.

In November, the Board is planning two concerts - the annual Freakers Ball which this year will feature hip-hop artist Chamillionaire and a possible second concert - with either Blake Shelton or Lonestar. Blake Shelton and Lonestar are bouth country music artists. This will the be the first country concert held at FAU. The concerts will be held in the University Center.

The Board is funded through Student Government. They receive approxiamly $500,000 a year for programming and have over 10 student employees that receive hourly pay. The Board is advised by Brett Klein, an official with Student Development and Activities.