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Volume 6, Issue 7 HTTP://VALENCIAVOICE.COM March 4, 2009 Valencia plays host to chess tournament By Leah Reidenbach think I did pretty well, I messed up [email protected] on one game and so I lost one, but besides that I won the rest. Although the Valencia Chess When asked about his losing Open Tournament was a friendly game Berrocal said, “I always use the competition, things became more se- same strategy, it’s nothing special but rious once the tick-tock of the clocks it works well; just that one game I started. made a huge mistake.” The tournament took place on Kate Neil, a Florida Southern Sat., on the Valencia’s west campus, College student and one of the only with five rounds of chess and an few girls playing in the competition, elimination round to determine the won three out of her five matches top three winners. Saturday. Tying for first place were Philip She wasn’t sure why more girls Bauer and Michael Gonzalez from don’t play chess; she said, “Maybe UCF and third place went to Jon they’re intimidated, a lot of girls Miniell, also from UCF. don’t think they’re smart enough.” Even though he tied for first, Ryan Reyes, a Valencia student, Gonzalez said “I can’t ever be un- said his favorite part of the comple- happy with winning. I was pretty sure tion was “Free drinks and pizza. And I would come in the top three.” I got to socialize with my friends and UCF’s chess club usually meets meet new people” two, three, or even four times a week To find out more about Chess according to Bauer, and all that prac- Club you can e-mail Ann Farrell, the tice has certainly paid off this week- Chess Club student adviser and pro- end at the tournament. fessor at Valencia, at afarrell4@atlas. The top player from Valencia was valencia.edu. Valencia Voice Genezareth Berrocal who said, I George Berry (left), student of J. Sgt. Reynolds Community College, accepts first place award from NAQT president Hentzel. One man wins Brain Bowl By Alex Barrett secondary team. than the traditional four, which is com- [email protected] The Red Team, led by captain No- pletely legal. lan Bensen, had a great day with a final This is the first time JSR’s leading It was a long day at Valencia Com- competition record of 10-2, enough to Brain Bowler George Berry has even munity College for 24 teams from more put them in a three-way tie with Chipola had another player. than six states, ranging from VCC’s College’s A team, considered one of the “It puts us at somewhat of a disad- hometown Red and Black teams all the toughest challengers at the tournament, vantage, but I try my hardest and put in way up to J. Sergeant Reynolds, hailing and the South East Alabama team. a lot of study time,” said Berry. from Richmond, Va. These three teams competed in a His assistant, as he called himself, For some teams, it was a longer pro- playoff scenario, with JSR’s two man Gautham Premkumar, competed at cess than others. team getting a first round bye for their Berry’s side, but had to admit he was Valencia fielded two teams for this outstanding play. only a side show. competition, the Red Team, or their What makes this team so unique, is Collin Dever / Valencia Voice first team, and the Black Team, their that it only fields two competitors rather Continued on Page 2 Players observe closely as their opponents think and make their moves. VCC community ‘Runs, Walks, Rolls’ for scholarships By Shaneece Dixon Participants and guests helped themselves to [email protected] refreshments before and after the race, along with free post-race massages. Of the large majority of Valencia’s students However, a positive incentive was given to that receive financial aid, it is questionable for the kids of participants and volunteers. some to know exactly where that aid comes “We wanted to get the kids involved so they from. Valencia’s Alumni Association is one of wouldn’t get bored,” said David Huff of the the many organizations based in Valencia that Kids’ Craft and Fun Run group, which pro- contributes to this essential need for students. vided a variety of activities for the children of One way in which the organization contrib- participants and volunteers to do such as face utes to financial aid is through their annual painting, drawing, and even running in their 5K Walk, Run, and Roll Marathon. This year’s own mini races. event was held on West Campus, Sunday in the Several Valencia students found participa- HSB building. tion in the event very rewarding. Approximately 300 students, faculty and “It feels awesome to participate. I love it. I community members participanted in raising enjoy doing something to be a part of the com- Shaneece Dixon / Valencia Voice money to contribute for college, this year’s 5K munity,” said Junie Joseph, senator of com- Participant crosses finish line short of breath outside of the HSB building after the cross-campus run. event had the highest attendance. munity involvement for West Campus’ Student “This is my 1433rd road race since 1977. I Government Association. participating, “I used to do a lot of running in “I’m expecting more people to participate always tell people that it’s a win-win situation,” A brief ceremony took place after the race Germany.” next year,” said Shell, who is also the assis- said Gary Fahey, 66, one of the winners of the to award those who ranked high among those From the first 5K run in Spring 2006 to tant director of community alumni relations race from his age group, of his past racing ex- in their age groups, and overall, were reward- now, the outcome has only gotten better with at Valencia. “Word of mouth definitely helps periences. ed. “It’s great. I haven’t run in years, so this every year. Barbara Shell, the coordinator for us out. The first race we had was hard to get “Not only are you taking care of your body, is something really big for me,” said Heike the event, has positive expectations for next out there, but once you have history, it’s easy but you’re supporting worthy causes.” Davies, one of the rewarded recipients about yea’s event. to promote.” VALENCIA VOICE March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 VALENCIA VOICE VCC places 3rd in quiz battle Ecologist urges rainforest importance By Walter Edward Showing an interest in ecology, Dr. Barbie to promote canopy research to a that is occurring in the canopies. [email protected] Nadkarni graduated from Brown Univer- younger generation. As she pointed out, there are 61 trees Continued from Cover about upcoming tournaments as well. sity and got her PhD at Washington Uni- ICAN has also organized scientists and per human being, but in the continual “I am firm saying this, that he (Berry) is the “We expected to be around the top Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, an ecologist fa- versity. She has also won an Emmy for artists for aesthetic value, which included rate of deforestation by the year 2200 main man. I am just the help.” six or seven, but three is great!” Remarked Mer- mous for her work on rainforest canopies, her 2001 documentary on tropical for- Capacitor, a San Francisco dance group there will be 24 trees. Just the help or not, the tandem, in a great cedes Gosnell in a post-tournament interview. gave a presentation at the East Campus est canopies titled “Heroes of the High who danced naked in the forest canopy “The best way to do work is to do effort and was able to sit back and rest while the Valencia was happy with their placement, but Performing Arts Center for the Honors Frontier.” trees, and a rap teacher who got inner city what we can in the areas we have control three teams in second duked it out for a chance the final between JSR’s two man squad, and the Program Distinguished Speaker Series. Monica Macini, a Valencia student, at- kids interested in the canopies by making over. I can choose to take the trouble to to face him. highly favored Chipola A team was underway. Dr. Nadkarni began the presentation tended this event because she said, “I’ve songs about the rainforest. throw my paper in the recycling bin or What made this rest sweetest, possibly, was To say this wasn’t even a real contest would be with slides that highlighted her back- been a student here for quite a few years Throughout the presentation, Dr. just throw it in the trash,” said Dr. Nad- the win by JSR less than an hour before the fi- accurate, as JSR rolled over Chipola for the sec- ground, which included her family his- and taken many of Professor Meyers Nadkarni informed students on the bio- karni. nals where he beat a then-undefeated Chipola ond time in three matches to secure a first place tory and childhood in Maryland, where classes. I also went to Ghana with him diversity in the rainforest canopies. She Dr. Nadkarni finished the presentation team, knocking them into second place and se- finish, the best finish in Berry and Premkumar’s she grew up climbing trees. in 2005, so I just have an interest in this mentioned the different animals and in- by reading a poem by Herman Hesse on curing his much needed mental health time. Brain Bowl carrers. “I never predicted this is what I wanted field.” vertebrates that are common in the cano- the subject of trees that relates to the dif- In the first round of the playoffs, the Chipola After the game had finished, Berry to do when I was little, but I did predict Dr. Nadkarni started ICAN (Inter- pies, the latter her husband, a microbi- ficult times we are facing in the U.S. team faced off against a tough team from the and Premkumar were basking in reflective glory that I wanted to work with trees. At first national Canopy Network), which has ologist, named species of ants after her “I think the fear of doing something South East Alabama Community College, and of their triumph. “It means a lot, to come out I thought I wanted to be a forest ranger, reached out to many different aspects of and their children. that’s outside the box is the biggest chal- from the onset it wasn’t much of a competi- and be able to beat Chipola. We were aiming for but of course by the time I became a American society to get more people in- In contrast to the variety of life in lenge for people in this profession and if tion. the top seed, but who doesn’t? And then we got grown up those were all gone,” said Dr. volved with canopy research. the rainforest canopies, Dr. Nadkarni I could give them any advice it would be Dominating practically the entire round, it. I couldn’t be happier,” said Berry. Nadkarni. For example, ICAN created a treetop touched on the turbulent deforestation to overcome the fear.” Chipola posted a victory with a final score of A great victory capped a tiring two 155-50, and moving on to try and tackle Valen- days for all of the teams, and when asked about cia’s Red Team. their upcoming plans, more than one team said Valencia started off srong, with Chris Muto “food.” “We’re going to Ruby Tuesday immedi- Legislators troubled by concealed weapons on campuses nailing three questions in a row, and with Patrice ately,” said Muto. Newkirk grabbing a couple of toss-ups. After that, almost all of these teams By Anna M. Tinsley law is just one of several firearm propos- blind hunters to use lasers. more danger, even boost suicide rates. But the inability of VCC to convert coveted will ready themselves for an upcoming tourna- McClatchy Newspapers als ricocheting around the Texas Capitol, “It’s just like they are trying to fix a “A campus is a really safe place right bonus questions left the door open for Chipo- ment in Dallas, Texas, where the national tour- drawing fire from gun safety advocates. problem that doesn’t exist,” said Marsha now,” said Woods, 24, who is studying la. nament will take place. FORT WORTH, Texas _ Jason Bow- Among the bills this year are efforts McCartney, president of the North Texas molecular biology. “School shootings in It was a tightly contested match, but Chipola “We will keep practicing, up to 20 man would feel safer walking to his night to let Texans buy rifles and shotguns in Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. general are low-probability events. ... Any proved too much for Valencia, and defeated the hours a week,” Gosnell said. “The competition classes at Tarrant County College if he had noncontiguous states; allow counties to “That’s the usual case with gun laws.” change that would allow more guns on Red Team with a final score of 155-135. will be harder, but we will work to improve our- his concealed handgun. regulate noise, which could affect shooting Last week, Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San campus would create more potential for Securing third place, the Valencia team selves for the tourney in Dallas.” But he leaves it behind because state law ranges. Even as some proposals seem to be Antonio, and Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland, things to go wrong.” was proud of their performance, and optimistic Collin Dever / Valencia Voice doesn’t let him carry it on campus. gaining support, one hot gun topic—let- filed bills to let students licensed to carry Tom McEnroe, a University of Texas at Trophies that were given to National Academic Quiz Tournament winners on Saturday, Feb. 28. The 23-year-old Benbrook man is among ting Texans openly carry handguns—seems concealed handguns take their weapons on Arlington senior and member of Students those hoping that will change soon, as state to be losing steam, as supporters fear they campus. for Concealed Carry on Campus, believes lawmakers consider the issue. won’t find a lawmaker to carry the bill. Jason Woods, a graduate student at the that Wentworth is doing the right thing. “I applaud campus police, but there is “It’s not over yet,” said Mike Stollen- University of Texas at Austin, opposes “With a college campus that is a gun- absolutely no way they can be all places at werk, a co-founder of the OpenCarry.org the bill and wrote a resolution _ passed by free zone, the only people that will have a all times,” said Bowman, a paramedic and nationwide effort. Other measures could UT’s student government _ that supports firearm are criminals,” said McEnroe, 22. firefighter. “Please don’t make me prove let Texas hunters be charged with animal the current handgun ban at Texas colleges. “A person with a (concealed-handgun li- that I will stand up and fight an armed man cruelty and have to defend their actions in Two years ago, Woods was a Virginia cense) can carry in a movie theater, mall, without my weapon if (there is) danger. At court, and even allow “physically disabled Tech student who lost his girlfriend in the shopping, but there is an imaginary bound- least give me my gun, too.” people” to use lasers to help them hunt, mass shooting that killed 32 people. He ary at a school.” The expansion of the concealed-carry expanding on the 2007 law that allowed thinks allowing guns on campus will create —MCT Campus N t O o “I was surprised how I p s - u S e d h e S t . -
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You see them in magazines, television, and now Teenagers act out you can even find them while Jim Atherton, Fort Worth Star-Telegram / MCT Campus you’re posting your latest bulletin Your Voice on your MySpace. in the wrong way The definition of false advertising “It depends on the prod- “Absolutely car comercials by the Valencia Voice standards is uct. If I see an advertisement make me want to go out Parents can only do so much; thology. Enhancement products advertising a product that promises for a brand I like, it makes me and buy a new car but, the they can monitor their children’s In his research for the book, or says it will or can do something want to go buy it” cost is a factor. For some its internet usage, or make sure their Hinshaw reported that the aver- that it truly cannot. all about the sex appeal and children don’t leave the house age age of onset for depression in Though many of us can say that — Ximena Vargas the status.” wearing something they deem of- women has fallen from their 30s have overrated marketing we don’t fall into the trap that com- fensive or “smutty.” After that, to their 20s, with an ever-growing mericialism wants us to, it is out parents have to surrender some of number of girls starting in their By Kenny Wagner people buying these creams and pills which are by all there. — Pat Sebastian their control and hope that they teens. Also, rates of “cutting,” [email protected] accounts completely impotent (no pun intended)? The hot trend for today is to sell did a decent job in raising the apple which involves nicking or slicing Well yes, but certainly a large part of the blame goes things that insinuate provocative of their eyes. one’s skin with knives or razors to Alright, enough with “enhancement” treatments ev- to the people marketing these products. It is reason- purposes. Remember the old, jaded Expectations for teenage girls to relieve emotional pressure, appear erybody! We have all seen the ridiculous smiling Bob able to dream up and create a cream that could well saying: Sex sells? be brainy, athletic, nurturing, and to be skyrocketing, while obsessive commercial promising that with daily applications of make the impossible possible, and its understandable You can even look at the latest look like supermodels- while jug- dieting and binge eating are alarm- a topical treatment “certain things” will appear larger why people would want to buy them. But, the issue is issue for Cosmogirl and Seventeen gling homework, social networking ingly prevalent, he said. Following than they actually are. Who are the people buying these the fact that none of these products work and yet they Magazine, publications that are sup- and résumé-padding activities- are puberty, girls are much more likely products? Well we certainly know who they’re mar- are heavily advertised. The reason why you see so many posed to be for the tween and teen fueling a generational mental health than boys to become depressed keted to, a generation of aging baby-boomers; those ads featuring these products like Enzyte and others like market, and see the negative, su- crisis, according to a new book by and anxious. But in the last decade, who are making these treatments belong to a disturbing it is because the product is the marketing. perficial things that they promote. “Ads make me want to “I don’t believe advertise- University of California, Berkeley, not only have such trends acceler- byproduct of the sexual revolu- These products are “all This includes telling 14, 15 year old go buy something to a ments any more. They tell psychologist Stephen Hinshaw. ated, but girls are becoming more tion. A better question is; how natural” “herbal” treatments, girls how to flatten their tummies, certain degree, but I usually you one price on the ad but At the same time that opportu- aggressive. At the same time, ag- did our nation develop such a They don’t work, they give meaning there are no drugs in how to make their boyfriends jeal- abstain. KFC commercials once you get there they nities abound for teenage girls to gression in boys has declined, Hin- complex? people reason to be uncomfort- them, no chemicals created in ous, and telling them that it’s okay make me hungry though.” quote you something else. compete in both traditional male shaw said. It seems that along the way, a laboratory. It also means they to have deathly orgasms (yes, I did False advertising should be able with themselves and they and female bastions, conflicting “Certainly, genes and other our outdated puritanical values are made for cheap, containing say orgasms). — Anthony Nelson illegal.” messages to be ambitious, caring biological factors ‘up the ante’ went by the wayside and were represent how our society is things like ginkgo biloba, gins- Well, to worrisome parents and and effortlessly thin and glamor- for all such conditions,” Hinshaw supplanted by an older genera- hell bent on bodily perfection. ing, and saw palmetto. That’s a older siblings, your kids and little — Melissa Cilento ous have said. “Yet, tion of men and women want- roundabout way of saying they brothers and sisters will also feel led to a the recent ing to explore what they were don’t work. It’s time to stop the negative wrath of pop cul- surge in “Given the unprecedented ad- changes in missing during all of those suppressive years (damn the these advertisements and end the sale of these items; ture. Recently, the creators of the a d o l e s - vances for women, it is the best girls’ men- 40’s). A fear of inadequacy infected this community they’re only useful as the butt of jokes. They don’t famous Dora the Explorer brand cent de- of times to be a teenage girl. But tal health who were engaging in sexual activity decades after it work, they’re expensive, they give people reason to have decided that Dora, the infa- pression, it is also the worst of times...” p r o b lems became naturally applicable, committing the biological be uncomfortable with themselves and they represent mous Hispanic girl that goes on e a t i n g cannot be equivalent of the handling of post-war Iraq, it’s just a how our society is hell bent on bodily perfection. adventures to help her friends, will disorders, explained mess. Anyone who has ever purchased or thought of grow up with her little fans. That’s “It depends on what I’m self-mu- by changes Ten years ago enhancement products were just purchasing one of these products should relax and be right folks: Dora will be a tween- “Commercials don’t buying. When you see an ad tilation, in genes, making their debut as common infomercial fair. Back happy with themselves and their partner and not give ager. A tween obsessed wtih shop- affect me, I prioritize. I buy suicide, and aggression, according which would take generations to then people were skeptical about their effectiveness; anymore reason to companies to lie to people and sell ping, makeup, and boys. they tell you about the fea- what I need not what I to book: “The Triple Bind: Saving appear. Issues in the culture at large of course people bought them anyway, believing these products that don’t work. But, perhaps I am the one Of course they made this de- tures of a product but never our Teenage Girls from Today’s are the key focus of the book.” products had the magical ability to reverse what was who has it wrong, perhaps I should look into these cision realizing how popular the want.” go into detail. They want to Pressures”. However, a parental tendency to naturally given to them. Millions of years of evolution products, after all if you read this article, you can see I brand has become over the years. It make what they’re selling “The Triple Bind” weaves to- overvalue a child’s achievements reversed by a cream that could mutate the most vital am the one with the “small column” ( pun intended). has branched into everything from — Biancha Brown sound sexy.” gether anecdotes and personal also plays a major role in the triple of bodily regions. But does the buck really stop at the backpacks, dolls, shoes, accessories, observations with a review of cur- bind, said Hinshaw. He asks par- and more. — Chris Olivares rent research and sobering statis- ents to be careful “not to succumb Your Voice It’s bad enough that we have to tics. Topics include the culture of to the overwhelming social mes- worry about advertisers not telling “busy-ness” that surrounds teens; sages of insisting on top grades, us the truth, but now we have to the stress of homework and sleep top teams, top everything all the Find ways to catch fake ads worry about them telling children deprivation; the ever-increasing time.” and teens that the more provocative sexual objectification of young fe- To resist the triple bind, Hin- expensive item is much better. So the store “baits” they are the more fashionable they males; today’s relentless cyber-cul- shaw advises girls to focus less By Adam Fishman you with a sale item to get you to go to their store. are as well. How far are we willing Shaneece Dixon / Valencia Voice ture; and how genes and environ- on themselves by finding a wider [email protected] Then their salespeople “switch” the item by convinc- to let them go? mental pressures are combining sense of purpose, such as volun- ing you to get the better model that isn’t on sale. forces to compound a teen mental teering at environmental and civil False advertising is defined as the passing off of In addition, for an item to be “on sale,” the item health crisis. rights organizations, or at an ani- goods or services as something or someone’s they must have had a higher former price within the last “Given the unprecedented ad- mal rescue shelter or program for are not. False advertising is prohibited and actionable three months. If an item is always on sale then it’s Chimp editorial sparks controversy vances for women, it is the best of at-risk youths. Volunteer work can under federal law, and by various state statutes which false advertising. If an advertisement says a product times to be a teenage girl. But it is provide a much-needed perspec- prohibit deceptive trade practices can do something, it must By Jane Goodall Super Bowl may have laughed at an ad in tertainment industry and pet owners rarely, because of commercial logging and because also the worst of times, because tive for teens who obsess about and unfair competition. The Fed- be able to do it. For ex- Special to the Los Angeles Times which chimpanzees dressed as mechanics if ever, provide for the long-term care of of encroachment by ever-growing human many in this generation are expe- their failures and imperfections, eral Trade Commission, competi- Advertising is everywhere; ample, if a manufacturer worked on a car. They seemed cute, funny chimpanzees. Zoos don’t want them be- populations who live in poverty and cut riencing depression earlier and are he said. He also urges parents and tors, and the state attorney general consumers brains are force advertises that their prod- Two weeks ago in Stamford, Conn., a and even lovable. Is it any wonder viewers cause they have not learned to interact with down the forest to grow crops and graze more vulnerable to serious mental schools to promote self-discovery have the power to bring suit to stop fed information throughout uct can cure cancer, then it chimpanzee named Travis was shot and might think that chimpanzees would make others. So most of them spend the rest of cattle. This deforestation also contributes health problems,” said Hinshaw, over rote achievement, and to stop false advertising. In some states an must be able to cure cancer. killed after he mauled a friend of his owner. great pets? their lives -- as much as 50 years or more significantly to climate change. And some- chair of the UC Berkeley psychol- putting pressure on kids to pad aggrieved consumer can sue. the day... The next time you’re at the The chimpanzee lived with a widow, eating Nothing could be further from the truth. -- in small cages in circuses, roadside attrac- times chimpanzees are caught up in ethnic ogy department and an expert on their résumés with ever more ex- Advertising is everywhere; grocery store, look in their lobster and ice cream at the table, wearing Only infant chimpanzees are used in enter- tions and, yes, even in the homes of indi- conflicts or killed for their meat, a practice child and adolescent psychopa- tracurricular activities. consumers brains are force fed vitamins section. Most di- human clothes and entertaining himself tainment and advertising, because as they viduals who lack the means to provide for that is believed to have led to the human information throughout the day etary supplements won’t tell with a computer and television. approach maturity, at about 6 to 8 years of them. strains of HIV. in many different forms of advertising. Radio, TV, you what the product does unless they can find evi- But as the tragedy made clear, a chim- age, they become strong and unmanage- Meanwhile, more infant chimpanzees are The Connecticut tragedy should remind newspapers, and magazines are a few common chan- dence to support it. panzee can never be totally domesticated. able. Chimpanzees evolved in the tropical bred to maintain the supply for the enter- us not just that chimpanzees do not make Dedicated to Accuracy nels through which deceptive advertising claims exist. When you decide to make a purchase on any item, The human brain is more highly devel- forests of Africa, and that’s where they’re tainment industry. good pets but that their fate is intimately Opinion: The most common forms of misleading advertising always remember to save your receipts and find out oped than that of any other living creature. suited to live, roaming in groups. A house The use of chimpanzees in entertain- tied to ours. Want your voice heard? Whoops! Did we miss anything? Let us are as follows: the stores refund policy. Some stores offer a full or So why can’t we learn that wild animals sim- in Connecticut was a completely alien envi- ment and advertising not only condemns ^Goodall is founder of the Jane Goodall Send us your opinions. know! If you spot a correction or want to Bait and switch is a tactic sellers use to get you to partial refund, others offer store credit only, and some ply do not make good “pets”? ronment for a chimp. chimpanzees to lives they were not meant Institute and a U.N. Messenger of Peace. Submissions are subject to let us know what you think, please send an buy an upgrade of the original product on sale. A may offer no refund at all. I believe it has a great deal to do with Yet as a “domesticated” chimpanzee, to live, it makes it hard for people to believe Information about her work can be found editing for grammar, length e-mail to: store will advertise a product for a low price with no As students living in the current state of our econ- the fact that chimpanzees are so frequent- Travis could never have returned to the that these apes actually are endangered in at www.janegoodall.org. and AP style. Send submis- sions to Shaneece Dixon: intention of selling it. When you show up they will tell omy, we can’t afford to become victims of misleading ly used in entertainment and advertising. wild. He had never learned the array of the wild. But they are. —LATWP Times Shaneece Dixon you how bad the advertised item is, and how the more or false advertisement claims. Only a month ago, Americans watching the skills necessary to survive there. 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Many people know about the Brain Bowls, Before Alston joined the Magic, he was a like the one held on Valencia’s West Campus journeyman of sorts, playing for Miami, To- this week, some people even call them Quiz ronto, Milwaukee, and Houston. Before his Bowls. Although they identify with many nine-year NBA career, he could be found on different names, there’s always one company the street courts, known as the street ball leg- behind the questions; the NAQT. end ‘Skip to my Lou’ for his ability to skip- NAQT stands for National Academic dribble the ball with his knees, often bring- Quiz Tournament, and they have been ex- ing the ball up without the use of his hands. panding the minds of collegiate and high Widely considered the greatest talent in the school students via their Quiz Bowls since street basketball community history, he was a 1996. A big part of the emergence of the beacon that showed even lowly street players NAQT is their president, R. Robert Hentzel, could make it big. and he was availible at the Valencia cham- Starting his career, this ‘And 1’ advocate pionships in Orlando this week to see the has helped his teams through consistency, competitions and lead the administrative and the ability to adapt to the game and dis- side of the operations. tribute the ball. Alston began starting pro- The Voice had a chance to speak with fessionally in the 2003 season with the Mi- Hentzel during breaks in the action about ami Heat, a team that was also led by Stan how he runs the ship at NAQT, and why Van Gundy. Van Gundy was ecstatic about Valencia was chosen as the location for the the acquisition of Alston earlier this season, tourney this year. “Valencia has had the pre- Collin Dever, Valencia Voice and many in Orlando believe this move has mier community college team now for the R. Robert Hentzel, president of the NAQT, stands with the first, second, and third place trophies awaiting their appropriate winners for this year’s game. put the Magic back in championship hopes. better part of the decade,” said Hentzel. teams, Hentzel was split for a few reasons. the way up to the Harvards and Yales. Diver- finish with a much easier hint that puts the Here is a closer look at new Orlando Magic “Orlando is clearly a place that people “Ivy league schools can field good teams, sity plays an interesting role in the competi- question in a much easier state to under- starting point guard, Rafer Alston. want to visit around this time of year due but realistically, good teams can be found tions as well.” stand, giving contestants a last chance to get Rafer Alston has only been a member to the climate, and Chris Borglum (Valencia’s anywhere, either in two or four year col- Hentzel thinks that continued exposure is some valuable points, and then get to the of the Orlando Magic for a little more Brain Bowl team captain) really knows how leges. You would be surprised how well a great way to get other schools interested in bonuses.” than a week. However, he is gelling with to run a program and commit staff and vol- some teams perform, especially when pitted fielding a team, whether they have one, two, Hentzel works hard to make sure every- the team like he has been here for years unteers to the competitions. He has been against a tougher team. It isn’t always knowl- or 40 people availible to compete. Seeing thing runs smoothly, and at trying to develop now. In the six games he has been with invaluable.” edge that makes a winner, speed and balance tournaments and attending them, and word the NAQT until it is a household name, and the team, he has started five and is aver- This tournament represented 24 teams, is a huge part of perservering as well.” of mouth has helped the NAQT grow to widely recognized program. “If we can just aging 10 points, and six assists, in just less those that made it through the sectionals Hentzel has been growing the program what it is now, and there’s much more room keep getting a few more teams a year, we can than 30 minutes per game. tournament which narrowed the field down for many years, seeking to add not just to expand. really bring the Brain Bowl to as many audi- “Oh it’s great,” Alston said as he sat in from 50 teams. “We were only looking at 14 teams, but states full of teams to the bill, try- The big part of the quizzes of course, ences as will grant it.” It is a cheap way to get a chair in front of his locker Friday night, teams originally, but Chris (Borglum) knew ing to expand the competitions as much as are the questions themselves, which are for- your school’s name out there, and another before the Detroit Pistons game. “It’s a Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel / MCT he had the manpower to have a few more possible. mulated in-house and follow a basic format. way to contribute to the competition that great group of guys to be around, it’s a Alston lays the ball in against the Detriot Pistons. invitees,” remarked Hentzel. Even though many states are represent- Think of it as like when you play the NTN makes college great. fun group. They really had great chemis- “We have a lot of teams here, from as ed, NAQT has only begun what they have quiz games at the bar, where you get hints The way it seems to be growing everyday, try before I came here. I just, you know, a torn labrum for the season, the team On February 22 against the Heat in sists per game. Houston and Orlando close as in town, obviously, to as far away as set out to accomplish, and that is for every and the clock ticks down; same concept. under the caring and stoic arms of president want to be a positive teammate as well looked sluggish and out of sync with just his 2nd game, and first start with have at least one thing in common. Allen County, Kansas. It is great to be able school, large or small, to have a quiz team “Questions start out with subtle, difficult Hentzel, it won’t be long before his dream and just add on to the great chemistry.” back up Anthony Johnson in the starting the Magic, he had seven assists in the They both have All-Star centers. Yao to get all of the students together to further to compete with. “We definitely want to get hints then get easier as the question is read, eventually reaches reality. Until then, you It is obvious to see the difference in lineup. Once Alston arrived the ball has 1st quarter. “On the court, I mean you Ming of the Rockets was the starting education in a competitive manner.” more, really as many people and schools as hence speed and recognition are key to suc- can keep cheering on your local Brain Bowl- the team since he has arrived. After los- been moving quicker, and much more ef- can see by the record we’ve been good center for the Western All-Stars, and When asked about who can field the best possible involved; from the smaller ones all cess in the tournaments. The questions then ers here at Valencia. ing All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson to ficient. on the court, and me personally I’m Dwight Howard was the starting cen- just a guy that loves to play team ball ter for the Eastern All-Stars and the so I fit right in from day one.” leading vote getter in fan voting for Alston and Magic head coach Stan Van the All-Star game. “Two great centers, Webster University invites You to an Gundy are no strangers. Alston played for Dwight’s more versatile, and a little the Heat, under Van Gundy back in the more athletic, while Yao possess the 2003-04 season. “I’m used to Stan, I un- inside game and he can shoot the pick OPEN HOUSE derstand what he wants everyday whether and roll jump shot. “Two different its practice or games,” Alston said of styles of play but both effective,” said playing under Van Gundy again. “We had Alston. -!2#( s 0- a great time there my one year there that I With a 4-2 record since acquiring did play, it was a great year. It felt like the Alston, many around the league feel that one year I was there it felt like I was there the Magic are back to the being able to ten years, that’s how much fun we had.” contend for a championship this year. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS The Magic acquired Alston after they Alston is one of those people saying, traded away Brian Cook, Adonal Foyle, “The sky is the limit; I think its all on us. 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Perez Hilton compared O’Day’s fame to The Gators made the NCAA Tournament for nine of story that of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of gets job straight years until last season_a run that was culminated “The Hills,” who court media attention with by those back-to-back national championships. Every every cell in their bodies and are utterly self- program_even the storied ones like North Carolina, By Kate Aurthur aware as they do it. securiy UConn, Indiana and Duke_has had some lulls in its Los Angeles Times “And that’s one of the reasons why I love success. her — she’s in on the joke and she plays “I think a lot of people have set the expectations HOLLYWOOD — When Aubrey O’Day the game,” Hilton said. “And it’s definitely a based on two years ago,” Donovan said recently. “These was a child in the Southern California desert game.” O’Day’s road to fame-ish-ness began By Mike Bianchi guys are a different group of guys. They’ve been thrust city of La Quinta, she was bullied. in 2005 when Sean “Diddy” Combs turned The Orlando Sentinel into a situation, to be quite honest, that really has been The singer-dancer-reality star said she his attention, as filmed for the “Making the unfair.” once hid in a dryer in a home economics Band” reality series, toward forming a girl GAINESVILLE, Fla ., Lay off Billy Donovan, Even a novice basketball observer can see Donovan classroom to escape from kids looking to group. will ya? has not recruited as well as he has in the past. His team beat her up. At the time — despite a lifelong love of You, me, everybody. has little inside presence offensively or defensively. There was a song, too, that O’Day’s tor- music and performing that had led to O’Day Stop saying he’s lost his mojo. Even more perplexing is that the Gators’ lack of mentors chanted and sang over the middle- landing in the finals of Ryan Seacrest’s “Be Stop saying he left his coaching magic with the Or- size is compounded by a surprising lack of quickness. school loudspeaker, “`Aubrey, Aubrey, Au- a Star” radio contest — she thought she lando Magic. Stop saying Donovan and not UConn’s It’s like old Tampa Bay Bucs coach John McKay once brey O’Day / Biggest slut in the USA.’“ would be law school-bound after graduating Jim Calhoun is the one who should be giving back a said about a former Bucs quarterback named Steve “I felt like I would never be popular. And from the University of California, Irvine. portion of his salary. Doesn’t matter that Donovan’s Spurrier: “His speed is deceptive. He’s slower than he I would never be liked,” O’Day said. But her mother, Kandy Allen, a law- Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel / MCT Florida Gators dropped a crucial game to Tennessee Florida head coach Billy Donovan speaks to his team during the UMKC at University of Florida NCAA looks.” And now? yer, thought otherwise. So when Allen saw on Sunday. Doesn’t matter that the 79-75 loss was basketball game at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, November 30, 2008. “We need to do a better job of recruiting,” Dono- “Still not liked — but I am popular!” Combs on CNN talking about his get-out- the seventh defeat to the Vols in the last eight games. van says. “We haven’t been able to keep up with the She’s right about that. And on any given the-vote efforts, and he mentioned that he Doesn’t matter that the loss might keep Florida out entrenched governor of Alabama? When he reached ing couple of seasons after the entire starting lineup guys who have left the program. Whether it’s losing out day in the blogosphere, the insults hurled was holding auditions for a new group, she of the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive his term limit, Wallace ran wife Lurleen in his place and (and the sixth man) left following the second national on guys we wanted or not filling our needs accordingly, at O’Day — who turned 25 last week and passed the information to her daughter. year. You want to know why it doesn’t matter? Two she won in a landslide. Florida Athletic Director Jeremy championship. we have to address it as a staff.” is gracing the cover of Playboy magazine’s After doing well at the audition, O’Day national titles, that’s why. Foley should put a similar clause in Donovan’s contract: Why do you think Donovan took the Orlando He already has, evidenced by the fact that Donovan March issue — haven’t changed much since moved to New York to live in an apartment Those back-to-back national championships When Billy doesn’t want to coach anymore, the job is Magic job_albeit for only a couple of days? has another top recruiting class coming in next season. the sixth grade. with other young female singers competing Donovan won two years ago give him more job secu- legally passed on to wife Christine. “One of the things I went through in my head Anybody familiar with how hard he works and how Using terms of unendearment that, dis- for a spot in the band — all in front of cam- rity than Tennessee Coach Bruce Pearl’s tailor. OK, now that we’ve established Donovan’s job with all that Orlando stuff is I knew what I was going well he recruits knows it’s only a matter of time before turbingly, are often a measure of Internet eras, of course. If Donovan were coaching at Kentucky, I’d say the security, let me say this: It’s still shocking to see a Flor- to be facing here,” Donovan admits. “I knew where Donovan returns Florida’s program to prominence. popularity, Perez Hilton regularly calls her a “I wasn’t into the reality show aspect in statute of limitations on two national championships ida team that was once so big and fast get athletically we were at and that it was going to take some time to And even if he doesn’t, his job is still safe. “slut” and a “skank” on his gossip blog. the beginning; I was into working with Puff,” would be, oh, about six years. But for a coach in the state dominated by Tennessee. Repeatedly after the game, get us back.” For at least the next 20 years. Over on Dlisted, Michael K has writ- she said of Combs. Whether or not she was of Florida who has won two basketball national titles, Donovan kept mentioning his team’s “athletic de- Don’t misunderstand, it’s not like the Gators (21-8, — MCT Campus ten that she is a “tranny sewer rat” and a into the reality show aspect, it was into her. the term limit is at least two decades. ficiencies.” And away from the masses in an empty 8-6 in the SEC) are awful. “shameless skeezer.” O’Day proved to be an audience favorite be- For you long-time Southerners, let me put it in politi- hallway of the O’Connell Center, he even candidly If they can win their last two SEC games (at Mis- But does anyone know who Aubrey cause of her talents (as a dancer, most of all) cal terms for you: Remember George Wallace, the long- admitted he knew his program was in for a challeng- sissippi State and at home against Kentucky), they still O’Day is? If you don’t read those blogs, or and her willingness to stand up for herself. their kin, then you may not, despite the fact She was a clear choice for Combs’ group, that, until recently, she was on a semipopular which was later named Danity Kane. “I was television show (MTV’s “Making the Band”) loved the first season,” O’Day said. “The New issues face and in a successful band (Danity Kane) for second season, the haters came.” SAVE UP TO 50% SPRING BREAK ROOM PACKAGES several years. On the Internet, O’Day’s public image BOOK EARLY BY 3/20 - OVER $1300 BONUS GIFTS FREE She was recently, and publicly, fired from took on a life of its own. One Web site both. 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Victories this week over Califor- — MCT Campus In a telephone conversation earlier in tion — or they won’t.” email [email protected] nia and Stanford would improve their re- February, O’Day said all of her music, TV — LATWP News Service Facebook Page Keyword Desertinnresort 10 VALENCIA VOICE March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 VALENCIA VOICE 11 Economic issues extend to modeling By Robert Samuels Behind them was the office of Irene Ma- McClatchy Newspapers rie Models. From the street, it’s easy to miss, particularly because tourists are devouring MIAMI — The seven young models bacon cheeseburgers and strawberry shakes never used to have this much time for the at the Johnny Rockets hamburger joint be- beach. They’d hop from cell phones to cabs low. to casting calls, posing and pouting for the The few models still with the agency went catalogs during the height of Miami’s model- through an alleyway to pick up their port- ing season. folios and try to find a new agent. Samuel Times being what they are, they now soak Johnson, a Miami Beach resident who used the sorrow of an industry while lounging on to work for Irene Marie, headed to the beach beach towels in bikinis and board shorts, or to meet up with a group of models from playing volleyball. This game is informal, for New York, Brazil and Bulgaria. not one but two of the annual local beach This world is small and intimate. It is filled volleyball tournaments have been spiked. with twenty-something angst that could be Courtesy of http://www.streetfigher.com “Oh, the economy!” lamented 19-year- fodder for TV — in fact, Dwyer has a com- old Dani Dwyer, a wispy blond with a flat ing MTV show, “The City,” soon — that ex- stomach in a black bikini. tends from Miami to Los Angeles to Milan. Street Fighter IV perfects its genre News that the Irene Marie Models agency Blond with piercing blue eyes and rippling was shutting its doors in South Beach only abs, Johnson has taken up catering to off- By Frank Tobin tion of a franchise that hasn’t seen the light suffice it to say, they didn’t just transfer the you playing well after you’ve beaten the sin- served to reaffirm that the nation’s economic set costs. “In 2007, it was supposed to be [email protected] of day in close to a decade. vintage control scheme of yesteryear, but gle-player game. ugliness had tainted the world of glamour. slow, but I was doing great,” he said as waves Just in time for (or cleverly scheduled, rather strengthened the already burned-in- The standard ‘Arcade Mode’ and ‘Versus Slumps in advertising have slashed rev- crashed behind him. “This year, I’m broke Gamers have a very short-term memory is more like it) the series’ 20th anniversary, memory game-play options with counter-fo- Mode’ are in full effect, as well as the new enue for newspapers and magazines, result- as a joke.” when it comes to older franchises. ‘Fighter IV’ arrives with a strong focus on cus moves, and super-ultra combos (please ‘Challenge Mode,’ which allows you to par- ing in less work for agencies that book the “When an agency closes, it creates a dom- In the choice demographic, (ages 13-21) classic game-play, while also sating the le- mind the geeky phraseology, this is how it’s take in a series of easy-to-medium-to-diffi- models. Now, Irene Marie Models, which ino effect and there is more competition not most wouldn’t even care to get acclimated to gions of graphic-hungry fans whose only written in the instruction manual). cult challenges that test your skills, and help just two years ago had 850 full-time models, just for agents, but also in retail and restau- the roots of a particular series. knowledge of video games came after the This is the penultimate iteration for the you hone your fighting style for when you is considering filing for bankruptcy. rants,” Johnson said. “Irene Marie was great. This lack of knowledge has attributed year 1999. series; the magnum opus of Capcom. attempt to take your game online. For the working models, just like auto I’ve always been taken care of by the best. to developers haphazardly slapping togeth- For those in the know, when you play The core of the ‘Fighter’ franchise is in its And online is where you’ll get your fill. workers or bankers, the puncture of the But I’ll be traveling soon. I’m optimistic er crap games with wonderfully beautiful as the character of Ryu, you still roll your fluid animation, solid game-play, and beauti- If you’re in the older gamers’ demographic boom times calls for these stunning bod- things will be fine.” graphics, hence erasing the classic adage of thumb from down on the directional pad, fully rendered graphics (yes, 2D hand-drawn (ages 21-45), you’ll notice you’re in the mi- ies to lead more grounded lives. Truth be The economic effect can be seen at cast- videogames: game-play over graphics. counter-clockwise to the right (or left, de- sprites can be beautiful: read it and weep, nority online. told, the models will admit, life is still pretty ing calls — much fewer now — where the These gamers, the younger of us, have pending on which way you’re facing) of the graphical fan boys). That’s okay, you’ll either show these young sweet. models said they expected up to four times eaten these slap-dash pieces of garbage up directional pad, then press the ‘punch’ but- The characters themselves are jaw-drop- whippersnappers a thing or two about old The new economy means more walking as many people trying out. Even more dis- like they were Fillet Mignon. ton; this will produce the character’s trade- pingly animated in a hybrid CGI/hand- school fighting games, 90s style! Or, you’ll and fewer cabs. Less time with waiters ask- tressing, the department stores will likely Fortunately for the rest of us, though, mark fireball, or as the more geeky ofus drawn style which lends itself to the over- eat it faster than you can say “get off my ing whether they prefer spring or tap, more take plus-size models, who charge less, to Capcom (developer of such classics as “Bi- know it as, “HADOKEN!” the-top fighting atmosphere. lawn!” times with a cashier asking whether they wear their clothing. onic Commando,” “Street Fighter II,” and Ah, the memories. As for the characters, they showcase a Fun times, indeed. want paper or plastic. “If people are still coming to Miami, they “Contra”) has blended both insanely tight Yes, the game-play is still as simple as wide range of variety; and fans of the series A little something for everyone, “Street “Instead of having a $40 dinner, I’ll are also cutting their rates,” said Eloisa Car- gameplay and beautiful graphics to form an it’s been for 20+ years, and that’s not a bad will be pleased to see the returns of old fa- Fighter IV” has what you crave: old school get $100 worth of groceries to last me the vahlo, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 115 pounds, radiant amalgamation of 2D gaming, and 3D sen- thing whatsoever. vorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-li, Blanka, etc.). game-play goodness, and new school graph- week,” Dwyer said. “And I’m not buying as black hair tied in a bun, in a flowery bikini. sibilities. Not much time needs to be spent end- The icing on this fluffy cake of nostalgia ical beauty. This is, officially, gaming nir- much.” “I am going shopping less, too!” said “Now, you just have to really take care of Charles Trainor Jr., Miami Herald / MCT Campus “Street Fighter IV” marks the continua- lessly praising the game-play mechanics, is the different gameplay modes that keep vana. 22-year-old Andrea Milner. “I love shop- your money, and save it, because sometimes Models, from left, Andrea Milner, Dani Dwyer and Eloisa Carvalho take a break in the South Beach, ping. This year, I’ve only gotten three pairs you don’t know what is going to happen.” Florida sand as they ponder reduced demand for their services, February 19, 2009. of shoes.” — MCT Campus ‘Street Fighter’ loses fight By Frank Tobin diately). [email protected] And that, devoted readers, is where the gravy-train of goodness ends. 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