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February 9th, 2011 VOLUME 11 • ISSUE 4 VALENCIAVOICE.COM Packers reclaim their championship glory Educational program receives recognition Green Bay brings another Super Bowl victory back to “Titletown” by defeating Pittsburgh Pg. 4 By Shay Castle seeded Atlanta Falcons for the [email protected] divisional title, the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game. Glory was restored to Green The Packers are one of the Bay Sunday night with a Super most legendary teams in the Bowl victory. National Football League, with Packers quarterback Aaron thirteen NFL championships and Rodgers threw for three touch- four Super Bowl titles. They are downs. Couple that with the also the only professional sports ability of the Packers defense to team in the United States owned capitaliz on three turnovers by by a community. the Steelers propeled the Packers Founded in 1919, the team Egyptian rioters strive to a win. was incorporated as a private, for democracy Rodgers completed 24 of 39 non-profit organization in 1923. Pg. 5 passes for 304 yards and was Today, there are over 100,000 named most valuable player. shareholders in control of over The Packers become the first four million shares. Incorpora- sixth-seed team from the NFC tion rules prevent any one citizen to win the Super Bowl; only the from owning more than 200,000 second in league history to do so. shares. The first and only other team to The Packers are the last of the accomplish this? The Steelers, Louis DeLuxa, Dallas Morning / MCT small-town teams, a true testa- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, and linebacker Clay Matthews celebrate at the end of Super with their 2006 Super Bowl vic- ment to the spirit of community Bowl XLV; the Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. tory over the Seattle Seahawks. and sportsmanship, of the early Green Bay finished the season game against the Philadelphia half dominated by the Packers, Green Bay went on to defeat days of football. With golden 10-6, entering the playoffs as a Eagles was a prediction of things the third quarter comeback by teams in the playoffs who had boy Aaron Rodgers at the helm, wild card team. to come in the Super Bowl. Each the Eagles, and finally, a turnover handed them losses early in the the best days of the Green Bay “West Side Story” hits The Packers first playoff game was nearly identical: a first to seal the win. regular season; the number one Packers may be yet to come. the stage in Orlando Pg. 8 NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 2 Florida governor sued Scott unveils Rick Scott accused of obstructing amendments new state budget By James Austin [email protected] By Kevin Wadlow Any state election-law changes that affect resi- Florida Keys Keynoter dents of the five counties are required to go through Florida Governor Rick Scott announced his new “preclearance” by the federal government before state budget in Eustis, Fla., on Monday. During his Five residents of the Florida Keys have signed on they take effect. Then-Gov. Charlie Crist submit- speech, Scott highlighted his desire to cut the bud- as plaintiffs in a federal elections lawsuit filed Thurs- ted the amendments for preclearance, but Scott and get without raising taxes, in fact the proposed bud- day against Gov. Rick Scott. The suit, which includes Browning asked to withdraw Crist’s request for ap- get lowers taxes for some. “To those who suggest that the League of Women Voters and Florida chapters of proval. “The absence of preclearance for Amend- we meet those new unsustainable expectations with the NAACP as plaintiffs, charges that Scott has de- ments 5 and 6 jeopardizes the application of the new higher taxes, I want to send a clear signal. “That is not layed implementing two amendments to the Florida standards and renders the ongoing redistricting pro- the answer.” Scott said, “We will not increase taxes.” Constitution approved by voters in Nov. cess legally uncertain, harming voters who intend to The proposed budget also includes a number of Amendments 5 and 6 were designed to reduce participate meaningfully in that process,” according spending cuts, totaling 4.6 billion dollars. Most of gerrymandering -- the process of drawing legislative to the suit. That could cause “uncertainty, delay and Joe Burbank / MCT these cuts are found in the education budget, with and congressional voting districts to create a politi- confusion,” it charges. Scott is accused of holding up two ammendments. 3.3 billion being pulled from the Pre-K through uni- cal advantage for one political party. “A lot of people The lawsuit points out that Browning, before Scott versity funding. worked very hard to get these amendments passed, appointed him secretary of state, was a leading op- and it would be a shame if their implementation is ponent against Amendments 5 and 6. “Mr. Browning stonewalled or obstructed,” said Dan Gelber, a for- publicly championed the amendments’ defeat” and mer state senator who supports Fair District Florida, a “appeared on numerous occasions in public and in the group that campaigned for the amendments. “All we media to argue against the amendments,” the suit says. Get down to want is for the governor and [Secretary of State Kurt Browning “was the leader of the opposition,” Browning] to do their jobs,” said Gelber. Gelber said. “Obviously, he walks into the job not Lower Keys residents Charles Major Jr., Sarah the very best defender of these amendments that business with Fowler, Rosanne Potter, Michael E. Berman and Patri- were approved by the voters.” Unless Gov. Scott cia M. Lenny are the only individuals listed as plain- [moves forward on the amendments of his own voli- Columbia College. tiffs in the federal lawsuit. “It’s all about districting,” tion, it appears a judge is going to have to force him Major said. “We had to fight really hard to get single to submit them.” districting here in Key West. It all boils down to mak- According to the Miami Herald, a spokesman for “Columbia College’s price was right, schedule ing the [district] lines fair for everybody.” Scott said an attorney is reviewing the lawsuit for the was perfect and location was convenient. “These are people known to have been involved governor. “Gov. Scott is not delaying the process,” said Columbia College had everything I was looking for and more.” with groups active in supporting the amendments,” the spokesman. “Since the Legislature is months away Gelber said. Monroe County residents were enlisted from the start of the redistricting planning, it’s prema- Marie Linda Celestin ‘06 Bachelor’s degree in business administration as plaintiffs since Monroe is one of five Florida coun- ture for anything except a thoughtful consideration of ties under special federal elections oversight due to the issue.” It is the second federal lawsuit filed over the “a long history of racial discrimination,” according constitutional amendments. The other, contends that On campus. Online. Or both. to the suit. Hillsborough, Hardee, Hendry and Col- Amendment 6 is unconstitutional. lier are the others. —MCT Campus Toll free: (877) 999-9876 • www.ccis.edu/realpeople 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 3 Students showcase skills Conflict in Egypt rages on despite concessions Spring marks return of Talent Tuesday Protesters say they will continue until Hosni Mubarak steps down By Kim Murphy and Raja before he disappeared, he wrote: By Rofkens Petit-Homme Abdulrahim "Very worried as it seems that [email protected] government is planning a war crime tomorrow against people. The Student Government Association (SGA) is on a mission, Egypt's newly appointed We are all ready to die." a mission to bring out the performance skills of the Valencia stu- cabinet met Monday as the The release of prisoners dent body; Talent Tuesday is how they plan on accomplishing government attempted to reassert has been a key demand of this goal. The first event began on Tuesday Feb. 8. stability over the turbulent country opposition representatives who Seven hopefuls lined up for a chance to wow the panel of with protesters in Cairo's Tahrir met with newly appointed Vice judges on the SSB Patio, each with unique or amazing skill sets. Square continuing to resist the President Omar Suleiman. They Miming, singing, displays of nunchuck mastery, and duo guitars new administration. The cabinet also are looking immediately for were all used to dazzle the crowd and impress the judges. “We met without the widely despised greater press freedom, a lifting are doing this to showcase the talent of Valencia students,” said former Interior Minister, Habib al- of emergency laws, and restraint SGA senator Max Murphy. Adly, replaced by another police in the use of force against The audience was not only entertained by the acts but by the general, Mahmud Wagdi. Some anti-government protesters, food arrangements of the SGA as well. With a menu including signs of freedom were becoming in addition to comprehensive Carolyn Cole, Los Angeles Times / MCT hotdogs, hamburgers, and vegetarian burgers, the SGA made apparent for the large number of political reforms. The standoff in Cairo, Egypt’s Liberation Square continues, with thousands sure that the crowd was well fed. protesters detained over the past Government spokesman of protesters remaining throughout the day and into the night. Talent Tuesday has had some sucess in the past. “This is actu- two weeks. Magdy Rady said there has Large crowds filled the square returning to their homes for the ally our second year doing this,” said Murphy, “Although it is Following widespread been so much instability through much of Sunday night night. "No one has tired out," said my first year as the host.” international outrage, a Google that "some groups" may be with loud speeches, music and Mina Fakhouri, a business student A second showcase will be held Tuesday Feb. 15; the grand executive was scheduled to be holding detainees without the celebrations, though the carnival- from Mnoufia. "No one is going finale will be held Tuesday Feb. 22 featuring the finalists from released Monday afternoon, government's authorization. "In like atmosphere turned briefly to be tired before he [President each showcase. Egyptian television reported. the mess we are in, everything into panic with the sound of Hosni Mubarak] resigns, even if it Forty-five people gathered to watch the seven acts, but be- Wael Ghonim, Google's head of is possible," Rady told the an extended burst of automatic takes six months." cause of the consecutive shows, the SGA is hopeful it can draw marketing for the Middle East Associated Press, adding that gunfire. It was reportedly shots Aya Elkabbany, 25, who has even bigger crowds. and North Africa, had traveled the government is investigating fired into the air by a soldier as been coming to the square since to Egypt from his home in Dubai all reports of missing persons. a warning to activists who had the first day of protests, said and was believed arrested Jan. "We are really against these moved in to protect a line of razor protesters would not vacate 27. Ghonim was arrested after forces now," he said. wire blocking access to the square. before Mubarak's departure. joining the protests in central Protest leaders say the security Past midnight, the square "These people that came here Cairo, according to Amnesty services have been responsible settled into quiet, and the numbers won't leave except as corpses," International investigators who for widespread detentions and by morning were significantly said Elkabbany, who teaches in a spoke to eyewitnesses. beatings, and while the cabinet smaller, though many protesters dental school. "We are still sitting Ghonim announced on his began the day-to-day business of were still sleeping in tents. Protest because we are convinced that feed before his arrest attempting to restore normalcy to Sebastian Arbelaez / Valencia Voice leaders said larger numbers this country will be fixed." Vocalist ‘Young Voice’ sings an original song outside the SSB. that he had been "brutally beaten the country, their occupation of were expected at the square after —MCT Campus up by police people." Not long Tahrir Square continued. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 4 Community leaders honor education program Scholarships allow under-served children in Florida stay focused on their future

By James Tutten [email protected]

The Orange County Take Stock in Children recognition event was held at Valencia’s West campus last week. A prestigious group of community, business, and government leaders honored students and mentors involved in the program. Opening remarks were made by City of Orlando Commissioner, Daisy Lynum, “America has got to move forward in education, we cannot continue to roll back on issues.” Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, Ron Blocker, addressed the audience later, “I’d like to personally thank Dr. Shugart and Valencia Community College for bringing Take Stock in Children to Orange County, and the Valencia Foundation for helping to move Don Burlinson / Valencia College things forward.” Take Stock in Children matches Orlando area youth with mentors from around the community. More than 16,000 students in Florida have been enrolled in the Take Stock in Children program in Florida pre-paid scholarship assets backing the Magic. The top student received a new Dell laptop since 1995. Starting in eighth grade, students program and, since its inception, has generated computer. The student with next highest score sign performance contracts agreeing to get good over one million mentor volunteers with 7,500 received a signed basketball from the Orlando grades, exhibit positive behavior, and remain drug current mentors in action. Magic. Additionally, both students received free and crime free. They are, in turn given mentor tickets to Thursday night’s Orlando Magic and assistance, and upon completion of the program Miami Heat game. and high school graduation, the students are President of Orange County’s Take Stock in “America has got to move forward in awarded a Florida pre-paid scholarship to any in- Children, Elisha Gonzalez-Bonnewitz, is also an state university they choose. education, we cannot continue to roll back executive director of Valencia Community College. The Orange County division represents 108 on issues.” After recounting the success rate of students students in three middle schools and 11 high schools. — Daisy Lynum involved, Bonnewitz said, “These successes are a The first 50 recruits, currently in the 10th grade, are reflection of why Valencia believes in this program.” set to be the first graduating class of the county’s To provide a tax-deductible contribution, Take Stock in Children program. volunteer as a mentor, or for more information Don Burlinson / Valencia College The program boasts respectful figures dealing At the event this year the two students involved about the Take Stock in Children of Orange Tom Stroup speaks to students about staying on the with students involved with a 92 percent high with the highest grade-point average were given County program, please contact Elisha Gonzalez- path of education. school graduation rate and a 60 percent college special awards presented by Adonal Foyle, the Bonnewitz at 407-582-3336 or http://www. graduation rate. There is over 109 million dollars Director of Player Development for the Orlando [email protected] NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 5 Egyptian protestors want progress Our Staff Collin Dever The power of organized youth hope to make changes in Egypt [email protected] Editor-in-Chief The world is all a buzz with The simple answer is that protesters have done in such a amazing reminder that our gen- the recent protests and political there really isn’t a clear way to go short amount of time. eration as socially networked, Tiffany Janiczek atmosphere that has been devel- about this and offering moral sup- So many of those who have as plugged in, and as naive as it oping this past week in Egypt. port with a hand full of qualifying flooded the streets and openly sometimes can be, truly is the in- [email protected] Currently, things have reached statements is the best we can do bashed the current and previous heritor of this world and in little Managing Editor a stand still. Protestors have not and, thus far, is the best President actions of their government are time will be the controller. slowed down in their efforts and Obama can do as well. college-aged men and women. How long will it take before Editorial Design are still not satisfied by the actions our actions truly begin taking a James Austin Jenn Stripling of current Egyptian President toll on the world around us? Mubarak to peacefully end the If the actions of the Egyptian [email protected] [email protected] arguments. protestors have taught us any- News Editor Director of Design We Americans find ourselves thing, it is that change has no time on an interesting and conflicting limit or age minimum, and that Victor Ocasio Emmanuel Colon side of this situation. we are just as capable of influenc- [email protected] [email protected] On one hand, we are the free- ing our own lives as the invisible Opinion Editor Web Master dom-loving nature that attempts hands that lead our nations are. to set the tone and example of Although some of the things what democracy can truly do for that have taken place in the wake Verónica Figueroa Anna Gerrol a nation willing to work and fight of the protests, including mass [email protected] [email protected] for it no matter the costs. amounts of looting, violent en- Features Editor Graphic Designer On the other hand, our lead- counters and property damage, ers, like us, understand the im- really had no rhyme or reason to Elisanett Martinez Shannon Metherell portance of making sure that them. such a large political “player” like But these are just all too com- [email protected] [email protected] Egypt can’t really afford to be un- mon side effects of the fevered Sports Editor Graphic Designer stable for too long, due to the risk protest and should not be looked of affecting many things includ- at as the sole contribution of Jonathan Terbeche Russell Griner ing over seas oil trade prices. Michael Robinson Chavez, Los Angeles Times / MCT Egypt’s tumultuous push toward [email protected] [email protected] Which side of history does Anti-regime protesters occupy Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt democracy. Copy Chief Photo Editor America hope to be on when As it stands, the country’s po- things finally erupt for better or But what is truly worth ob- Seeing people of our generation litical future is unclear and the for worse in Egypt? More impor- serving in this whole game of po- stand up for their beliefs and con- time frame for its change is un- Marketing / Advertising tantly, how will we reconcile our litical “Risk” is not necessarily the victions in the face of adversity known. No matter how the cards infatuation with all things free wave of complications that is sure and overwhelming odds really will eventually lay, the people of Nikki Namdar Alex Barrett and just with the cost that openly to come once the situation reaches opens our eyes to the power we Egypt will know that they were [email protected] [email protected] backing a change of power might its crest, but rather the reality of posses as citizens of any country. the ones to deal them. Marketing Coordinator Ad Sales bring? what these brave and passionate Their actions serve as an For information on advertisitng contact [email protected] NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 6

POLL What do you think about long-term relationships?

Girls just want to have fun

By Jenn Stripling [email protected]

Plush pink furry bears, fake beautiful red roses, and an overkill of hearts. This could only mean one thing, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and the masses are reminded just how “commercial” this holiday has become, not only to those who have significant others, but for those who don’t. Let me just say this before I go into my generation’s point of view on long-term relationships; it is the small things that count. A simple “Both people need to be on “I think that both sides have to “I absolutely love them. It “They help you build character. card, a single rose, or the treat of my favorite candy is highly appreci- good terms. If one side is iffy it be open to compromise.” allows for a deep emotional con- You need them because how can ated. Simple gestures that arise due to Valentine’s Day are a great way doesn’t work.” nection and this kind of bond can you truly get to know someone in to let your significant other know, “I love you.” only be obtained through time.” a short amount of time.” With that aside, when it comes to long-term relationships, let’s just — Melissa Somwaru — Kelsey Wilkins —Ajay Singh —Jahrid Colbourne say the tables have turned and they simply don’t meet the desires of women today. In the old days, it was the female population that wanted to settle down, get married and raise a family. Where as the males wanted to continue their education, thrive in their careers and focus on themselves. This is no longer the case and now it seems men are throwing engagement rings at women who then shriek and run in the opposite direction. In conversations with friends, I have noticed that so many of my guy friends are having lady troubles, not because they can’t find the ladies, but because they are seeking “the one.” Well the reality is that ladies in this day and age aren’t concerned with being “the one,” but with getting their degree, succeeding in their career, and being inde- pendent. Ladies just want to live and have a good time. Where is the harm in that? For as long as I can remember, guys have wanted that cool chick that plays beer pong and actually drinks the beer, the girl that plays video games rather than stares blankly at the screen. Now that a new “They’re difficult, takes a lot “They can work, it takes “It will work as long as feel- “It’s prison.” generation of girl has fulfilled the ideal girl, boys want what they had of work and commitment.” romance though, you need date ings are mutual.” —Windy Pierre-louis 20 years ago! Go figure! —Julio Ortiz nights.” —Khalila Cook —Kellie Morgante

Photos by Sebastian Arbelaez; Reporting by Jonathan Terbeche NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 7 Super Bowl: The Commercials The Adventures of Johnny Groupon offends while the car industry uses the force Ganjaseed and the Blazin’ Cajun By Collin Dever probably the classiest jailbreak According to their website, Written by Emmanuel Colon / Illustrated by Carl Theramond [email protected] I’ve ever seen and Kenny G rock- Groupon CEO Andrew Mason ing a clarinet. believes that “Our ads highlight Having to watch my home- Other car commercials to the often trivial nature of stuff town team give away their note were the Chrysler spot on Groupon when juxtaposed chance at further propelling featuring while an an- against bigger world issues.” their standing as the best football nouncer eloquently speaks on Mason continues by saying “We team in the country has left me the merits of Detroit, and the took this approach knowing that, with very little to discuss when it young Darth Vader who magi- if anything, they would bring comes to the Super Bowl. cally makes the new Volkswag- more funding and support to the Fortunately, the actual on Jetta come to life. highlighted causes.” game is not the only thing Groupon boasts that they there is to talk about in relation The Bad were trying to bring awareness to the Super Bowl. Each year Traditional favorites fell to these issues and has partnered the advertising agents and short this year, with an unim- with such groups as The Tibet marketing moguls compete for pressive show from Budweiser, Fund, and Greenpeace. Unfortu- the top ranks in advertising by Doritos, and Snickers. Specifi- nately, I think Mason is assum- being crowned the best Super cally, the Bud Light commercials ing a level of attention that most Bowl commercial. were abhorrently bad and failed Americans are lacking. This year’s National Football to draw laughs. People will see the commer- Championship was viewed by Sadly, the Doritos commer- cial, get offended, and simply not 111 million people, the largest cials were equally pathetic, and use their website. All of Grou- single event audience in Amer- Snickers failed to come up with pon’s good intentions just get ica. It reasons then that a Super an original idea for the special swept away in the details. Bowl commercial can make or occasion, and stuck with their re- Overall I hope we are seeing break a company, and this year cent run of cranky celebrities be- a change in the times. Hopefully we have a blend of the good, the ing beat up. we can do away with beer frogs, bad, and the ugly. and akward celebrity sightings The Ugly of the past. The Good Groupon succeeded only Perhaps the future holds a Taking top prize, as an indus- when it came to offending. more refined and updated ad- try, would be car and automotive What started as a short-sighted vertising approach. commercials from this year. My parody of a public service an- Unfortunately football has favorite, with just one ad, was nouncement, turned into an in- never been associated with in- Audi and their commercial that sulting stab at two hot button tellegence. So the hot women urged you “Break free from the issues of the day, Tibet and en- drinking beer and funny animals confines of old luxury” showing dangered species. might just have to do for now. © NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 8

Unfortunately, it takes tragedy to inspire peo- ple to realize that differences don’t make a differ- ence. That is what this play is really about. This is a story of life’s common enemies: love and hate, happiness and tragedy, right and wrong, war and peace. It also tied in civil rights. The ac- tors, the stage appearance and costume designs captured the feel of 1950s New York and what was going on inside of it. This classic tale creates a mix of emotions; it’s going to make you laugh, it’s going to make you cry and it’s going to make you angry. You are go- ing to leave the theatre enlightened because it teaches you, regardless of demographic, to accept people and that it’s okay to love someone who comes from the other side. The Bob Carr was offering student rush tickets. They were $20 each and the best available seating was only available for purchase with a student ID two hours prior to the show at the theater’s box office. The show ran from Feb. 4-6. To find out more about upcoming shows that the Bob Carr Performing Center has to offer, visit: Maria (Ali Ewoldt) and Tony (Kyle Harris) share an A tale of forbidden romance http://www.orlandovenues.net. intimate moment during their first encounter. Classic musical West Side Story graced Bob Carr’s stage

By Nikki Namdar rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, dispute over [email protected] territory. A forbidden love soon forms when Maria, sister Arthur Laurent’s live rendition of “West Side of Sharks’ head honcho Bernardo, and Tony, for- Story” hit the stage of Orlando’s Bob Carr Perform- mer Jets member meet each other at a dance. The ing Arts Center on Thursday bringing in hundreds romance angered many and the story took a sharp of people in the audience with remarkable acting turn when Tony was shot and killed by Chino, who and vocals by Ali Ewoldt as Maria and Kyle Harris was in love with Maria. Prior to this, Maria’s broth- as Tony. er, Bernardo, and Tony’s “like a brother” Riff both Inspired by ’s classic, died after a fight between the two. The numerous “Romeo and Juliet,” this musical executes Shake- deaths opened the eyes of everyone around, and speare’s story in an entirely different way. If you allowed them to realize that hate and violence is liked “Romeo and Juliet,” you will surely enjoy unnecessary and that we are all equal despite skin Photos by Orlando Broadway this dark play. Set in the 1950s in New York, two color or where you are from. West Side Story cast artfully performs “America,” while singing in both English and Spanish. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 9 Environmental kindness Orlando’s Alicia Silverstone speaks at UCF taste of Italy By Melissa Lane By Veronica Figueroa plant-based foods and no dairy, and Level 3: The [email protected] [email protected] Superhero, in which the reader submerges into the vegan lifestyle and eats a lot of greens. Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant brings a taste of “” star Alicia Silverstone was charming Her first experience of guilt while eating an ani- Southern Italy to the busy corner of North Or- but a bit ditsy, like her 1995 character Cher Horow- mal, she shared, was when she was 8 years old and ange Avenue. This family owned business of- itz, this past week at University of Central Florida’s her brother started making animal noises while she fers a variety of homemade pastas, soups, hot Pegasus Ballroom where she gave a presentation ate lamb. From then until she turned 21, she was on sandwiches, pizza, and desserts. The lunch titled, “An Afternoon with Alicia Silverstone On the an “on-again-off-again” vegan diet. She used to be menu is offered daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Environment,” to more than 600 students. an animal lover and would rescue dogs, but she also Lunch was the perfect opportunity for me to “Disclaimer,” she began. “I am pregnant so if I felt like a hypocrite because as she saved animals, satisfy my stomach. say something ditsy, just ignore it.” she also consumed them. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs and a can- Author of “The Kind Diet,” Alicia Silverstone She made a choice to commit to and noli for dessert. The presentation of spaghetti has been a vegan since 1998. She lightly touched on her then boyfriend, now husband, decided to be- was simple but inviting. The portion was just the three levels to attempt in her book. Level 1: The come a vegan as well and support her choices. enough for lunch. From the first to the last bite, vegan, and she also referenced the UN to back up Flirt, in which the reader gets to know vegan food A firm believer of “every choice taken, makes the spaghetti was moist and the sauce comple- her statements. and culture, Level 2: Vegan, in which the reader eats a huge difference,” Silverstone mentioned little mented it well, not too saucy nor overpowered “In 2006, the UN issued a report saying that things like recycling, buying used by the garlic. The meatballs were tender and the livestock industry was the cause of more things, unplugging unnecessary lightly seasoned, just enough meat for the dish. global and environmental destruction than the cables, buying biodegradable After finishing an entire plate of pasta, I automobile industry,” Silverstone said. products, and strategically using could not leave without eating dessert. I knew When asked by UCF student Alyssa Bailey water in order to save money and a cannoli was the best way to end my meal. whether she planned on raising her child on a veg- stop harming the planet. Fratelli’s owner Julian Serjani garnished the an diet, Silverstone replied, “I want to do what is She shared that when she be- dish with a chocolate swirl design, coating the healthiest for my baby, so yes.” came a vegan, she went through cannoli with the chocolate as well. Every bite Sponsors of this event included: the Global a transformation. Her eyes were was creamy with a moderate amount of crunch Perspectives Office, the UCF Student Government brighter, nails were stronger, from the cannoli shell. It was the best cannoli I Association, the Sibille H. Pritchard Global Peace her hair was thicker, and she have every had. Fellowship Program, the UCF Global Peace and Se- finally started standing up for For authentic Italian food with a great taste and curity Studies Program, the UCF Political Science her beliefs. price, definitely try Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant. Department, UCF LIFE, UCF Focus the Nation, and “I felt lighter,” she said. Fratelli’s is located at 373 N. Orange Ave Orlan- the Global Connections Foundation. “The choice I made to save an do, FL 32801. Open Monday through Saturday, To find out more about Alicia Silverstone’s ide- animal’s life saved my life.” from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. als and environmentally friendly tips visit http:// Myscha Theriault / MCT She shared a few anecdotes For more information on Fratelli’s you can go to Fresh produce and vegetables are an important part of “The Kind Diet,” www.thekindlife.com, or look for her book “The about her and her close friend http://www.fratelliitalianrestaurant.com the book written by Alicia Silverstone on healthy living. , who is also a Kind Diet,” in your neighborhood bookstore. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 10 Quest for survival in Cameron’s underwater thriller “Sanctum”

By Michael Precourt tum,” however, is not the best of James Camer- [email protected] on’s work. The lack of any big name actors in any Starring Rhys Wakefield, Richard Roxburgh, film usually does not work to a film’s ad- and Ioan Gruffudd, “Sanctum” is what I would vantage. “Sanctum” chose actors who were consider a very decent movie. The movie was able to portray their characters well. The produced by James Cameron, director of such main character in the film is Josh (Wake- films as “The Terminator,” “Titanic,” and “Ava- field). Josh is the estranged son of a highly tar.” The film was inspired by a near-death expe- respected cave explorer named Frank (Rox- rience of co-writer Andrew Wright, during which burgh) whose primary co-worker is Goerge he had to find a way out of a series of underwater (Dan Wyllie). Frank’s expedition is being caves after a storm collapsed the entrance. “Sanc- funded by a billionaire named Carl (Gruf- fudd) and the closest thing to an antago- JOIN OUR TEAM nist in this film. Carl’s girlfriend Victoria is played by Alice Parkinson. The film takes place in a series of caves in United States Secret Service Papua, New Guinea. After a cyclone traps our Representatives from the United States Secret five main characters in the flooding caves, they must all band together to make it out of the Service will conduct caves alive. The only downside to this film’s on-campus informational sessions about career plot is the constant use of language. This film opportunities. could have appealed to a broader audience and received a PG-13 rating if most of the language Wednesday, February 15, 2011 had been cut. Time: 9:30am – 11:30am Aside from that, the 3-D visuals in the film are great, using similar 3-D technology to James BLDG. 8 RM 101 Cameron’s “Avatar.” Valencia Community College - East Campus While the quest for survival in the caverns www.secretservice.gov/join rages on, the filmmakers somehow managed to squeeze in mourning, compassion, father/son Equal Opportunity Employer bonding, and betrayal. One neat thing in this film • TTY: 202-406-5390 is that some characters eventually show emo- tions and reactions similar to what another char- acter felt earlier in the film, especially between Jasin Boland, Universal Pictures / MCT Josh, Frank, and Carl. The underwater crew shoots “Sanctum,” the new Ultimately, I would not consider this film to film by executive producer James Cameron. be anything spectacular. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 11 Taking crazy Adele gives new life to soul music college roommate English diva releases sophomore album ‘21’ for fans to enjoy to new level By Christine Saraceno beautifully. A steady build up by her band ‘The Roommate’ delivers creepiness [email protected] to the climactic chorus displays Adele's un- matched vocal range, framed ever so perfectly Musicians who have achieved major suc- by her gospel-like back up singers. By Maraya Figueroa cess with their debut albums often face the la- Listeners can hear the influence of Brit- [email protected] borious task of having to duplicate the results soul idol, Dusty Springfield, on the blues in- with their sophomore release. spired “I'll Be Waiting” which tells the story of College is a time where you can really figure out With her first album “19” going double a girl's unwavering love for her boyfriend no what you want to do with your life; make memo- platinum worldwide and earning her two matter the distance between them. ries, network, and make lasting friends. You move Grammy awards, British songstress Adele Much like she did on “19” when she cov- into a new place and, if you're the average college must have been under the same pressure. ered Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love,” student, you have a roommate. Strangers picked at However, for her new record “21” she met she puts her own twist on another classic random that share your living space and become the challenge head on with a fresh new spin part of your life in one way or another. on her signature sound. It also must have The movie “The Roommate,” which premiered helped enormously to have legendary pro- It’s an album that should be an instant this past weekend, exploits the possibility of the ducer Rick Rubin (Slayer, Jay-Z) behind some worst case scenario of that new situation. Forget the addition to any music lover’s collection of the tracks with his unparalleled talent. unclean, food stealing, loud, hardcore party-day- no matter what your genre of choice Jaime Trueblood, Courtesy Screen Gems / MCT The album's lead single “Rolling in the and-night-roommate. Say hello to the clingy, over Rebecca (Leighton Meester) spying on her roommate. may be. Deep” evokes the spirit of classic soul music protective, schizophrenic, bipolar roommate. Sara Matthews (Minka Kelly), a freshman college student a movie was a great idea, but not terribly original. who aspires to be a fashion designer meets her new This movie is actually a remake of the 1992 “Single ballad in the form of The Cure’s “Lovesong” dorm roommate Rebecca Evans (Leighton Meester). White Female” which has the same premise but not by giving it a smooth jazz vibe. When asked The two get along fairly well at first and their in a college setting. This remake is meant to be aimed about her thoughts on “21,” Valencia student friendship develops as they get to know each oth- at a younger audience and that's why “The Room- Kristin Levy said, “I think she has a really er but things start to take a dark turn when Sara mate” is rated PG-13 instead of R like the original. great voice so I'm really excited to listen to it. doesn't report to Rebecca the details of her life and It contains less violence, nudity and sexual scenes. I've heard it's pretty good.” her whereabouts. Both have similarities in the characters, the feel of Many comparisons have been made be- Sara is kind, understanding and smart but still slow creeping insanity, and suspenseful moments. tween the music of Adele and fellow English wants to have fun while she’s in college. She has The original is a bit more intricate, more thought out divas Duffy, Amy Winehouse, and Kate Nash her dreams set and is intent on pursuing them. and creepy. But remakes can never beat the originals. but this assortment of eleven songs stands all Rebecca is a chilling character and hides this This move is perfect for a light thrill ride, espe- on it's own and hits notes, blends melodies, from the only person who doesn’t seem to know, cially for those too scared to watch horror films but and tells stories of love and loss that the oth- Sara. Now, Sara’s not oblivious and begins to take still want to experience a few frightening moments. ers could never dream of mastering. note and investigate Rebecca. Without giving too It’s nothing that can’t be handled and most times It's an album that should be an instant ad- much away, she finds out a little about her home lets it be up to the audience to imagine what’s hap- dition to any music lover's collection no mat- life and history. Can she handle what she learns? pened or going to happen. The remake held up all ter what your genre of choice may be. Taking the psycho college roommate angle for on it’s own. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 12 Packers capitalize on Steelers turnovers Green Bay defeats Pittsburgh, 31-25 By Ed Bouchette Green Bay had an early lead he also threw two interceptions, with 7:34 left. Roethlisberger then Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and held off the Steelers to win their one returned for a touchdown. pitched out to Antwaan Randle El fourth Super Bowl, 31-25. Super The Steelers came back from on an option for the two-point con- Three killer turnovers proved Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers threw deficits of 21-3 in the second quar- version that cut the Green Bay lead too much for the Steelers, who fell three touchdown passes, two to ter and 28-17 in the fourth quarter to a field goal at 28-25. short and so did their quest to win Greg Jennings. Ben Roethlisberger to trail by just 28-25. A 23-yard field Mendenhall had run 8 yards a seventh Super Bowl. threw two touchdown passes, but goal by Green Bay’s Mason Crosby for the only score of the third quar- put the Packers ahead by six with ter for the Steelers’ second straight 2:07 left. touchdown to close a gap that had After a 5-yard pass comple- been 21-3 in the second quarter. tion to Hines Ward, Roethlisberger Trailing 21-10 at halftime, the threw three consecutive incom- Steelers got the ball at the 50 after plete passes toward Mike Wallace a punt and a penalty, and covered and the Packers took over with 49 all 50 yards on five running plays. seconds left and ran out the clock. It was the Steelers’ second straight The Steelers jumped right back into touchdown on two drives, one to a Super Bowl after scoring a touch- end the first half and the other to down in the third quarter to trail start the second after Green Bay the Packers 21-17 entering the final had jumped to a 21-3 lead in the quarter. second half. The Packers recovered at their Green Bay stunned the Steelers 45 and eight plays later, Jennings by jumping in front 14-0, tying a beat Troy Polamalu and was wide Super Bowl record for most points open to catch his second touch- in the first quarter. down pass of the game to put The sluggish Steelers offense Green Bay back on top 28-17 with got untracked enough to score 3 11:57 left in the game. points early in the second quarter The Steelers moved 66 yards on Suisham’s 33-yard field goal to Mark Cornelison / MCT Khampha Bouaphanh / MCT on 7 plays for yet another touch- stem the bleeding as they cut the A pass in the end zone goes off the fingertips of Green Bay Packers’, Jordy Nelson, as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Anthony Madison defended in Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu trips up Green Bay Packers wide down. Roethlisberger threw 25 Packers lead to 14-3. receiver Greg Jennings in the second half of Super Bowl XLV. the fourth quarter. yards to Wallace for the touchdown —MCT Campus NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 13 Player has St. Louis singing the blues New jersey shocks fans By Amanda Gonzalez After a losing streak Stamkos proves himself a worthy player [email protected] By Erik Erlendsson especially in big games. I wasn’t Tampa Tribune impressed with my game last New team jerseys are not the only new component time,” said Stamkos, who also that the Tampa Bay Lightning has introduced. New Just hours shy of his 21st birthday, Steven registered three hits and won perks will come along with the purchase of full season Stamkos showed the moxie of a grizzled veteran. eight of 15 faceoffs. tickets for the 2011-2012 season. Coming off a disappointing effort in Tampa Stamkos responded in the Ticket holders will receive a team jersey with their Bay’s loss to Washington two days prior, Stamkos next game with a goal and three purchase of full season tickets. The jersey will contain responded by factoring in on every Lightning goal assists to put Tampa Bay back a microchip. “It will be in the left sleeve, by the wrist. in a 4-3 overtime win against St. Louis on Sunday. on the winning track. He scored When a season ticket holder wears that jersey they Vinny Lecavalier batted in a rebound of a shot his league-high 40th goal of the will get 25 percent off concessions and 35 percent from newcomer Marc-Andre Bergeron for a power- season, becoming the quickest off merchandise,” said Executive Vice President of play goal with 6.7 seconds left as Tampa Bay to 40 goals in franchise history, Communication, Bill Wickett. maintained a three-point lead over Washington in doing so in 54 games, and is only Wickett also said that one of the Lightning’s goals is the Southeast Division. the second player in team history to do better by the fans, and that so far, feedback has Steve Downie and Dominic Moore also scored, to record back-to-back 40-goal been fantastic. while Dan Ellis made 29 saves as the Lightning seasons; Lecavalier accomplished Valencia Community College student David improved to 4-1 after five games of a league-record the feat in 2006-07 and 2007-08. Campione seems to like the idea. “It is a good idea. I 12-game homestand. It wasn’t just the points, think more people who buy half season or other game however, even as he moved packs will now get season tickets instead because of the team doing so well, plus the benefits you get,” said “Personally for myself, that was one of my worst three points ahead of Sedin. In many ways, Stamkos took a step Campione. games in the last game, so I knew I had to come Bridget Samuels / Flickr.com forward in leadership and end- Much like Campione, Nick Hansen believes that the Steven Stankos celebrates 21st birthday by pulling Tampa out of slump. out and try to prove to myself that I want to help to-end play, especially after being jerseys will get more people to buy full season tickets. this team win.” “It’s a decent idea, but I think they’re just trying to challenged before the game by Stamkos said he was fine after his helmet absorbed do something that hasn’t been done before to get --Steven Stamkos the coaching staff. most of the hit. fans to buy the full season tickets,” said Hansen. “I “He knows that last game, that (Alex) Ovechkin He then fired a shot from the low slot that went don’t think it’s necessary though, because they could and those guys were way above what our guys did, off Moore in front at 2:33 of the second, made a nice have just given season ticket holders a discount card. But the spotlight was clearly on Stamkos, who so he came here on a mission,” Lightning coach Guy backhand pass to Downie at 13:39, which came 30 The jersey is probably just a way to get fans to warm was held to one shot on goal and was essentially Boucher said. “That’s the bounce back in him, and seconds after a long Nikita Nikitin shot from the up to the new jerseys and get them to buy the season a non-factor in Friday’s loss to the Capitals, even it’s just another, another proof, it’s another proof of left point eluded Ellis that gave the Blues a 3-2 lead, tickets.” falling behind Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin for the this kid’s character and that’s what makes him so and made a nice cross-ice pass to Bergeron on the Valencia alumni and former equipment inventory league scoring race. For one of the more high- effective and so good in many facets of the game. winner. The effort did not go unnoticed by others. analyst for the Lightning, JR Boucicaut, said that the profile players in the game, his poor effort in the Stamkos opened the scoring, going to the front “He played great. He’s skating, hitting, shooting, microchip in the sleeve of the jersey is, “an interesting loss did not go unnoticed, especially by himself. of the net for a rebound of Brett Clark’s shot with driving the net, making some good plays,” said concept,” and believes that the microchips will hold “Personally for myself, that was one of my 1:17 left in the first period. Stamkos was knocked Lecavalier, “We needed leadership like that to step some research value as well. worst games, so I knew I had to come out and try to to the ice from behind by a sliding Clark, who was up. He’s obviously a great player and he proved prove to myself that I want to help this team win, pushed to the ice, and hit his head on the ice, but that again tonight.” NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 14 LeBron’s Heat too hot for Magic ROLLINS Miami edges Orlando to lead season series 2-1 WAS NOT ONLY AN By Rofkins Petit-Homme “I just really wanted to make the best of op- [email protected] portunity.” That being said, Earl finished the OPTION, game with three rebounds and two points, con- In a game that could be a preview of this sidering the circumstances of division-rivalry- IT WAS year’s Eastern Conference finals, the Orlando game-comeback it was a huge contribution. Magic played catch-up with the Miami Heat The Heat blew a 23 point lead but still ended THE BEST losing 104 to 100. up winning the game, by the foul shot shoot- “I really did like our offensive rebounding,” ing of LeBron James. He cashed in holding 51 CHOICE. coach Stan Van Gundy expressed, “not happy points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, one steal and one with the way we played. It wasn’t aggressive.” block. A record high in the new Amway Center, Not just because The Magic were down 63 to 79 and 41 per- the 51 points that is. Rollins offers cent for field goals to end the third quarter an affordable against the Heat who now improve the record education, but to 22-1 when leading into the fourth quarter. Discover what a Rollins education can do Coach Erik Spoelstra after the game had because the challenge for you at one of our B.A. information sessions: some kind words to issue, “They (Magic) are a championship caliber team.” is immediate, the Wednesday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. Not to worry Magic fans, your only four inspiration to do well Bieberbach/Reed Conference Room, Cornell Campus Center and a half games behind the Heat for the Divi- is plentiful, and the Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. sion lead. Especially with the insane ‘run down Galloway Room, Mills Memorial Hall the hill’ before the playoffs. tools to succeed are With the Magic creating a ‘flick of the wand’ Thursday, December 2, 6:00 p.m. always available. Galloway Room, Mills Memorial Hall performance, they managed to come back from 23 points to bring the game within three points. JON ARGUELLO ’11 Learn about financial aid, scholarships, “The most important thing was the stops, transferring credits and more. that was the most important thing,” stated Magic guard Jameer Nelson. What he forgot to Rollins Evening Programs at the Hamilton Holt School mention was his distribution of the ball in the fourth quarter to a multitude of teammates. Bachelor’s Degrees: • Humanities Brandon Bass (Small Forward) was out with • Computer Science • International Affairs and ankle injury and not expected back in the • Economics • Music Magic line up until after the All-Star break, • English • Organizational Behavior the Heat’s injury list was non-existent. Having • Environmental and Growth • Organizational Communication Matt Miller off the injured list made a differ- Management Studies • Psychology ence for the Heat, but having Bass out on the injured list gave Earl Clark (Power Forward) a Gary W. Green, Orlando Sentinel / MCT RSVP: rollins.edu/holt or 407-646-2232 chance to play. Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard dunks in the first half against the Miami Heat, on Thursday, Feb. 3.

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