NEWS 2 OPINION 5 FEATURES 7 SPORTS 14 Nov 24, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 1 November 27, 2010 VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 13 VALENCIAVOICE.COM Official Student Media of Valencia Community College By James Austin [email protected] The Harry Potter franchise has held the world ‘Potter’ Payday entranced ever since it was first published in 1997. That first book gave rise to six more nov- els, a movie series, a seemingly endless supply ‘Deathly Hallows,’ seventh film in series, of merchandise and it's even taken over a sizable chunk of Universal Orlando's Islands of Adven- earns $125 million during opening weekend ture. Thanks to all of this, the Potter franchise is now worth 24 billion dollars. Finally this past Friday, 12 years after the first book hit the shelves, and nine years after the first movie was released, the Harry Potter film series is reaching it's end. well the first half of it's end. Since the final novel is incredibly long, it has been split into two movies. Part two will be released later next year. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1,” aside from being the most long winded Potter title, has arguably been the most eagerly anticipated Har- ry Potter movie to date. Until, part two of course. The movie opens to a somber tone. Focusing on a meeting of Death Eaters and placing an emphasis on the isolation felt by Harry, Ron and Hermione as Carlos Velez / Valencia Voice they prepare for life outside of Hogwarts. With everyone on the lookout for Potter, hoping to get a chance to end his life once and for all, his friends Valencia Voice goes inside know how crucial it is to protect him at this point. The viewer doesn't have to wait very long for some Fashion Walk of Orlando action though, as 12 witches and wizards show up Read on page 7 Photo by MCT Campus Continued on page 10 After nine years of films, “Deathly Hallows” is the most successful and most anticipated film thus far in the series. NEWS 2 OPINION 5 FEATURES 7 SPORTS 14 Nov 24, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 2 LGBT shine a light on crime In remembrance of fallen victims, the community gathers By Camilo Echeverri Bernal [email protected] Members of Orlando’s transgen- c/o news.valenciacc.edu der community, their partners and friends, gathered Saturday evening, Young choreographers’ showcase their works Nov. 20 to commemorate and honor fallen victims to trans-related crimes. By Shannon Scheidell sound of] frogs to music was a lit- And not only trans-related, but any [email protected] tle awkward, but overall it was well kind of hate-crime caused by a per- thought-out. Even though they were ceived gender deviance. Valencia’s 12th Annual Choreog- all doing different things, they came Many of the people present did not raphers’ Showcase displayed dance together nicely.” feel comfortable with being photo- numbers entirely comprised of student Bonnie Kerlin said, “I was really sur- graphed or interviewed due to the fact works, Saturday night. With music by prised to see that style of dance. With that coming out as transgender could artists such as Hans Zimmer and Rusted this the audience really evolves with threaten their very lives and jobs. Root, the performers moved with the the dancers, when you don’t know “It creates a good situation for peo- direction of a colored light show to the what to expect.” ple to come out and find a communi- Jenn Stripling / Valencia Voice beat of their own ideas. As a completely student-run operation, Members of the community come together Saturday night to support one another and honor ty,” said Andrew Leach, “for people victims of hate-crimes in the city. Shana Heath, choreographer of the the choreographers managed their own to feel a lot more secure,” he added show’s second piece, “Dance in the Sun,” rehearsal schedules and either borrowed as he walked along with his candle. Every nine days a crime is committed said there were some difficulties organiz- some moves from past recitals or invent- Andrew is trans-identified. against someone in the LGBT com- safer we are,” the organizer of the ing her dancers. “It’s not easy getting your ed their routines from scratch. Some of them were there to show munity. event, Jake Green added about the dancers to see your vision,” said Health. “It’s all experimental,” said Ashley moral support, others told their sto- “I have a lot of friends that are importance of bringing awareness “Not everyone hears the same Hymson, choreographer of “Inside,” a ries of how being transgender has transgendered,” said Lisa Muller, “it to the community at large as well thing,” choreographer of “Versus,” dance number in which all four girls affected their lives and their family was incredibly moving.” as their place in society, and how Kristin Edsel said. wore straight-jackets and twitched life. A few have lost touch with their One person was present who had making people conscious of the The weeks of practice must have paid and jerked according to character. parents who were unable to come to just come out. “It is scary but re- crimes against it can make it easier off in the end, as two audience mem- “At one point, I just raised my hands in terms with their child’s identity. warding, because I get to be true to for transgender people to be them- bers in particular found more than a few frustration and someone said, ‘That looks All those present held a lit up a can- myself,” said Samantha, who pre- selves, and be less afraid. things praiseworthy about the show. good, let’s go with that,’ so we did.” dle to remind one another about their ferred not to reveal the rest of her For more information about LGBT “I think the third piece was re- Although most of the choreographers had inner strength and their inner light, as name due to personal and private as well as trans-related support ally creative,” said Christen Price, danced in many shows over the semesters, well as the light of those who’s flame preference. events and meetings, go to www.co- who has aspirations to be in musi- was put out by hate and ignorance. “The more visibility we have, the meoutorlando.com cal theatre. “The transition from [the Continued on page 3 NEWS 2 OPINION 5 FEATURES 7 SPORTS 14 Nov 24, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 3 UF students dance in East Campus Coffeehouse draws a crowd Valencia showcase Continued from page 2 Poets, artists, and musicians come together to share their art this showcase was the first opportunity some had to By Rofkens Petit-Homme ing the history of the Coffeehouse.” display their own works. [email protected] All of which have to be enrolled in classes on Kristina Stevens, the stage director, said this was also the East Campus to participate. the first time that auditions were open to the entire col- The Valencia East Campus held their Cof- Freshman, Annie Meehan, said a lot of stu- lege, not restricted to those with majors in the arts. About feehouse Social Friday for an evening of mu- dents showed up for the same reason she came, five people from outside of the theatre and dance depart- ments performed during the showcase - this was after sic, poetry, and laughs in a dimly lit room of “I am doing this for extra credit,” she said. a month of auditions and a process of adjudication by a about 50 plus individuals. A poem was read about a 40-year-old ex- panel of judges who reviewed the dancers. A mere sheet of paper, represented the plaining her online dating profile and a Some students from the University of Florida playbill for the evening: a number of thirty- very detailed short story was written about Shannon Scheidell / Valencia Voice served as guest artists for the evening, to bring their two performers. a girl watching her father leave home. Palmer Reed played three of his own songs and one addition- al cover. He sang songs about love, girls, and the workplace. talent to Valencia. The Coffeehouse is an event that has been Combinations of comedy and music were held every spring and fall semester at Valen- also provided. cia Community College. From 1987 to 1991, “I guess I really do not feel nervous... I mean it was run by Professor Penny Villegas, in I wrote for a school newspaper back home, 1992, the torch was then taken up by Profes- and I did a couple of plays in high school,” sor James Thomas. said Daniel Burack, a sophomore. Get down to According to Thomas, “There have been ap- The Coffeehouse will be held again, in the proximately 1500 performers and readers dur- spring of next year; same time, same place. business with Columbia College. “Columbia College’s price was right, schedule was perfect and location was convenient. Columbia College had everything I was looking for and more.” Marie Linda Celestin ‘06 Bachelor’s degree in business administration On campus. Online. Or both. Shannon Scheidell / Valencia Voice Stephanie Santiago and Jayson Perez performed covers from the bands Offspring and The Used, Friday night. 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