STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 1 ‘Carousel’ premiere entertains students October 27, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 13 By Shannon Scheidell VALENCIAVOICE.COM [email protected]

Through a special arrangement with R&H theatri- cals, the Valencia Character Company performed the West Campus President Voted Out musical, “Carousel,” Saturday night. “Carousel” is a play based on Ferenc Molnar’s “Lil- liom,” surrounding the lives of an everyday mill worker Petition for removal passes at last SGA government meeting who falls for an every day fair barker. In this case, Julie Jordan (Beatrice Roberts) and Billy Bigelow (Paul Ham- By Collin Dever bidge) suck all of their friends and family into this swirl- [email protected] ing escapade of drama, sacrifice, labor, and love. “It was really hard to say to her (Julie), ‘You’re bet- ter off,’ after Billy died,’” said actress Karyln Koebe. “How At the last general assembly meeting of the West can you even say that to a person?” Koebe plays Julie’s campus Student Government Association two friend, Carrie, in the play. items were added to the New Business section of “I liked that they did a very classical musical,” said the agenda. The first issue 7.3, the acceptance of the Seth Lindsey, a Valencia student who is directing a Jurisprudence Committee and 7.4, a petition hear- show next week at Breaththrough Theater. ing. He said he was anxious to see how the appearance The petition was for a removal of office. of the stage turned out. “The set makes me happy, I When the petition was finally read, it was revealed had seen it in pieces and parts, but never in its entirety that the petition was for the removal of Juliana and it makes me very happy,” said Lindsey. Montoya, the President of the Student Government University of Florida student, Deborah Christopher, Association. attended the showing to support her twin sister Doro- Montoya’s eyes were unflinching, staring at thy who played Arminy. nothing, during Wednesday’s meeting as the griev- “She was really excited to be in the show,” Christo- ances against the president were read. The petition pher said. “She just rehearsed for fun.” included the testimony of five members of the stu- The troupe sang, danced, and acted according to dent government and was signed by seven out of Collin Dever / Valencia Voice how people must have lived on Coney Island during Juliana Montoya West Campus Student Government President was voted out of office last wednesday after the voting the early plantation days of America, with a few per- nine Executive Board members. member of the Student Government approved a petition for her removal, ten for, one against, and one abstaining. The charges against the president included sonal experiences thrown in. not logging office hours, being late to events, be- The vote was ten for her removal, one tution, once a petition has been voted on, the SGA “Enoch [Snow] put on a new suit and it was like he ing absent from meetings, and failing to meet dead- against, and one abstained. With that, the petition member has five business days to submit a letter of was a different person,” student Brenna Warner said lines. The serious allegations presented were using was approved. Montoya stood to address her ad- appeal if they feel they have been wrongfully ac- after characters Mr. and Mrs. Snow settled down and started building their sardine business. her authority as president to have members of the ministration, “I feel like I just got backstabbed by cused. Montoya submitted an appeal letter to the “Carousel” was directed and produced by Julia Al- SGA carry out personal tasks for Montoya, and dis- my own team,” said Montoya. Her final words: jurisprudence council on Friday, Oct. 22. lardice Gagne, with choreography by Lesley Brasseux- cussing a confidential meeting with a member of “This is life and I take it.” Rodgers. Tim Hanes and Alan Gerber led the orchestra. the student body. According to the West Campus SGA consti- Continued on Page 4 STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 2 World War II casualty laid to rest 66 years later, Sgt. John R. Simonetti buried in Arlington

By Barbara Barrett onetti’s skeleton and dog tags in May 2009, Simonet- McClatchy Newspapers ti’s nephews and nieces pledged to bring him home. “My generation views this as a celebration,” said ARLINGTON, Va. - John R. Simonetti, an Ameri- Bill Poveromo, 59, a Charlotte, N.C., resident whose can World War II soldier killed in France 66 years mother was John Simonetti’s baby sister. “We’ve ago, was laid to rest Monday, his soul passed to been waiting so long for this.” heaven on the prayers of more than 100 loved ones Poveromo never knew Uncle John, of course. Al- - nearly all of whom he never knew. most all who knew him have since died. The extend- He was killed at age 26 by a German sniper, days ed relatives - nieces and nephews who know only after the D-Day invasion of France. His comrades stories of him - have scattered across the country. saw him fall, but were unable to retrieve his body. More than 100 gathered in Arlington, Va., late Sunday For decades, he lay buried in a cow pasture, likely for a wake at a local funeral home, brought together by Mary F. Calvert / MCT interred by villagers. the efforts of Fred Salerno, a nephew and the former Family and friends of Sgt. John R. Simonetti, gather at his coffin at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Monday he was raised up on prayer and faith. vice chairman and chief financial officer for Verizon. Cardinal Edward Egan of New York presided At the wake, mourners saw Simonetti’s flag- over a Mass at the Old Post Chapel near Arlington draped casket for the first time. National Cemetery, honoring Simonetti with the “You finally realized your ancestors were looking Christian burial he never had. down, and you felt their pain,” Salerno said. Get down to “May he now shine with our lord and savior,” Egan declared Monday’s Mass a ritual of both Egan said. sorrow and joy, because the extended family had He continued. “The family has every reason to be come together, he said, and because they had faith. business with proud of their uncle, and you and I have every right “Well, Mrs. Simonetti, here is your Johnnie,” Egan to be grateful - every duty to be grateful - to young said in his homily. “He came home so that we might Columbia College. men like Johnnie.” come together.” His relatives call him “Uncle John” now, and they He imagined the young soldier greeting his can remember childhood stories about him. “They mother in heaven. “Columbia College’s price was right, schedule always said he was popular, athletic, handsome “Johnny says, ‘That’s my mother. And Mother, was perfect and location was convenient. and loved the ladies,” said Marilyn Duell, at 72 the the family had not forgotten us.’” Columbia College had everything I was oldest niece and Uncle John’s closest living relative. In the chapel, some wiped away tears. looking for and more.” She was a young child when he died. Poveromo thought of his own mother, Uncle Marie Linda Celestin ‘06 He lived on in the memories of six siblings and John’s little sister. She was the baby of the family Bachelor’s degree in business administration his parents, Joseph and Marie Simonetti, of Queens, and the closest in age to Uncle John. N.Y. They never stopped believing that despite the “I’m going to take this tomorrow” - Poveromo On campus. Online. Or both. official death notice, he might come home. And pulled the funeral program from his suit jacket - they never held a funeral for their son, because they “and put it on her grave.” never had a body. Simonetti was buried with military honors. Toll free: (877) 999-9876 • www.ccis.edu/realpeople 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL When a French road-digging crew discovered Sim- –MCT Campus STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 3 Heritage month ends with food El fin de el mes Hispano termina con festival de alimentos latinos y orgullo East Campus students provide a taste of Latin countries By Sabrina Alvarez By Breanne Murphy students on what music they Puerto Rico served a classic [email protected] [email protected] think is “hot” right now. dish named aroz con gandules. Columbia offered a delightful This tasty feature is made up of Para el mes de la hispanidad ha habido muchos October represents Latin coconut flavored treat known rice and pigeon peas with tiny eventos que expresan la cultura hispana y sus American heritage month. In as cosacada. The dessert defin- pieces of pork, exuding with tradiciones. Y este pasado jueves Valencia de honor of the last day of ac- tely has the ability to cure any pure delightfulness. nuevo mostro su interés en la cultura hispana tivities and events, the Latin sweet tooth. Venezuela’s specialty is cach- dejando que la asociación de LASO les mostrara American Student Organization The Cuban table offered topa pas. A cachapa resembles what a todos los estudiantes de Valencia el sabor la- (LASO) put together a tasting vieja, a mixture of meat with on- Americans know as a pancake, tino en sus comidas. En frente del edificio cinco of Hispanic foods derived from ions and peppers. The flare and however the cachaps has corn en el campus Este de Valencia, LASO puso cinco Latin countries. These countries flavor of this dish is all about kernals in the mix. The “pan- mesas, cada una representando un país latino y included Columbia, Cuba, Mex- the seasoning in which the meat cake” is then folded in half and sus comidas típicas. ico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. and veggies marinate. cheese oozes from the middle. La mesa de Puerto Rico estaba dando muestras Orlando’s Power 95.3 came Mini quesadillas exploding with A newer member of LASO, de lo que es arroz con gandules, Venezuela re-

out to hype the event, they had chicken and cheese were served Krista Agosto stated her reason galo cachapas (maza de maíz rellena de queso), Breanne Murphy / Valencia Voice music playing and surveyed next to a traditional sombrero. for joining the organization, “I’m Cuba dio muestras de su riquísima ropa vieja Estudiantes de Latin Americana Student Orginization preperando para evento de comidas latinas. part of the Latin community, and (carne desmechada), México regalo sus típicas being involved is important.” quesadillas de queso, y Colombia regalo una LASO president, Steven Pishae- muestra de uno de sus dulces deliciosos de coco comida que estaba regalando LASO, disfrutan- do says, “the event is to celebrate que son cochadas. do de la música que 95.3 Party les tocaba. the last day of heritage month, Aunque el tema del evento era promocionar Nancy Ruiz de Costa Rica y miembro de we wanted to put all the coun- la cultura latina por medio de sus comidas LASO dijo “Aunque no mas he sido parte del tries together, you know we have típicas, había mucha diversidad en el evento, club de LASO por un día, estoy feliz por mi to give the floor to all heritages.” como por ejemplo Americanos, Afro- Ameri- decisión de ser parte de este club. Me encan- Phishaedo is a business major canos, y Asiáticos rodeando las mesas para ta la idea de estar en LASO porque me da la and wishes to pursue his educa- coger un poco de reconocimiento de cada país oportunidad de con ocer otras culturas latino tion in Colorado at the University y sus tradiciones. americanas, y conocer a diferentes personas of Colorado at Boulder. Joy García que está en su segundo año de uni- de otros países.” Each country prepared quick versidad dijo, “Aunque yo no sea totalmente LASO como en este evento y en todos los otros fact boards with pictures that hispana, me encanta venir a eventos así por que que ha organizado, ha sido exitoso en su meta represent the country, as well me educo un poco de mis raíces por medio de que es educar a los estudiantes de Valencia en as LASO members peaking stu- la comida que es deliciosa.” lo que es la cultura Hispana en realidad. Cada dents interest to have a want to Y García no era la única que estaba disfrutan- vez LASO nos deja con la expectativa de más Breanne Murphy / Valencia Voice With the flag of Columbia hanging in the background, students sampled coco- learn the many Latin American do del evento y las comidas, al parecer todo el eventos de parte de ellos, y seguramente no nos nut flavored cosacadas from the recipe’s native country. heritages. mundo que estaba ahí repetía las muestras de va a dejar con las ganas. STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 4

Shake up in SGA West START Thinking AheAd.

The opening line of her letter read: “I, Maria Due to the time commitment level of some student START RAiSing youR expecTATionS. Juliana Montoya, current President of the Student organization, very little time is left for anything else. Government Association West campus in the pro- Montoya told Walker she was “the only one I know cess of possible removal, request an appeal to the on campus right now.” START Above The ReST. Jurisprudence Committee... “ The other serious allegation was the discus- “Based on our constitution the President was sion of confidential material. The material in ques- not performing duties and abusing her power,” said tion, now made public was information regarding Tiffany Janiczek Press Secretary of SGA. As an Exec- the removal of the former Vice President Patrick utive Board member, her signature was one of seven O’Connor. on the petition. The vice president was asked for his resigna- Janiczek felt that based on the number of of- tion due Oct. 15. The conversation in question oc- fenses, their actions were in no way an overreac- curred on Oct. 14 before the due date of the resigna- tion. “If it was one issue, then I say yes, let’s give her tion. The testimony of Hang Le Nguyen states that probation, but it was multiple issues with multiple “during the voting out of Mr. Patrick O’Connor, she people.” wanted to offer him one week probation and no- Montoya was absent from the Eboard meet- body agreed to it.” ing the Monday before the General meeting. Stating Montoya does not deny the discussion of that she had forgotten essential materials for a pre- O’Connor’s removal, or that the conversation oc- START RiSing To The occASion. sentation that day, and would miss the meeting due curred, “[the student] already knew, so there was to having to turn around. nothing confidential about it,” said Montoya. “And START TAKING ON CHALLENGES. Running behind Montoya, her professor it didn’t come from me.” called to inform them that she would be late for the Montoya feels the petition was a detrimental START ReAching youR goAlS. class. The professor told her that in order to pres- blow to the SGA. It jeopardized the future of the Stu- ent that day, someone would have to sign her up in dent Government Association. Recounting the day START becoming A leAdeR. class. of the general assembly meeting “in that moment it Montoya then called members of the SGA in was about the Student Government’s future,” said hope of finding someone to sign her up. One mem- Montoya. “Everything I’m doing this year is for the START STRong.SM ber she called was Tyler-Marie Walker Executive students.” Secretary. Montoya tried to reach Walker on both The president also questioned the legitimacy There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. enroll in the Army RoTc her personal cell phone and her desk phone in the of the accusation; asking the question, “Have my of- leader’s Training course at ucF and you will be ready for life after college. Because when you attend this 4-week leadership development SGA office. ficers read the constitution?” course, you will take on new challenges and adventures. you will also The petitioners argue that due to the nature The constitution was last amended in 2005 be on course for a career as an Army officer. of the working relationship that her request was not under the Student Government President Rudy To get started, contact cpT Tali hillsgrove, ucF Army RoTc. call 407-823-5383 or email [email protected]. personal. It represented a request from an authorita- Darden. Darden now teaching at Valencia in the tive position to execute a task outside of the realm of communications department and assisting students plAnning on TRAnSFeRRing? their position. in the writing center, he spent much of his presiden- BecoMe An ARMy oFFiceR While you eARn youR ucF DegRee! “All my friends are in SGA,” said Montoya. tial term working on revisions to the constitution. START ThiS SuMMeR WiTh ARMy RoTc pAiD SuMMeR leADeRShip TRAining.

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By Taylor Weiss average looking woman being professionally [email protected] made up and photo shopped to the extreme to be made into a beauty campaign with the last line Matt Glowacki is a business man, a diversity reading, “No wonder our perception of beauty is speaker, and a self proclaimed revolutionary. He distorted.” is the number one most booked speaker on col- “He definitely did a great job connecting the lege campuses. He also happens to have been shows to important issues in society today,” said born with out legs. When people ask what the Natalie Shoauy, a Valencia student. right name to call him is, he simply responds “call To portray ableism, Glowacki showed another me Matt.” clip of Family guy. The episode “Ready, Willing, Glowacki, like many other young men around Disabled” deals with the issue of being in a wheel the world, enjoys doing typical things like play- chair and how just because someone is disabled ing sports or watching television. As a child, he doesn’t mean things are impossible for them. and his friends would watch shows such as South Racism is the issue that people are most famil- Park. Glowacki realized that he would laugh at iar with. Glowacki depicted this by showing a clip some jokes that his friends wouldn’t get. He re- from the South Park episode “With Apologies to alized that these shows have important lessons Jesse Jackson.” rooted into each episode. Taylor / Valencia Voice Glowacki Using his knowledge of diversity and his love He also focused on the use of words such as of these shows, he decided to take them on the the “N word.” Glowacki explained that it is con- road to educate college students. tent and intent that makes a word have a hurtful He has been speaking about diversity since 1998 riences as well as using clips from shows such as meaning. and at colleges since 2000. He shared his knowl- Family Guy and South Park to illustrate three ma- Glowacki definitely made an impact on the stu- edge and unique way of teaching with the stu- jor diversity issues - lookism, ableism, and racism. dents in attendance . dents of Valencia on Wednesday night at the East Lookism is when you discriminate against peo- “I think that he got his point across,” said Va- campus. ple because of how they look. Ableism is to dis- lencia student, Andrew Hoffman. “He made a lot “I think it is hard to motivate people about any- criminate because of some one’s disability. Racism of bold statements that you don’t usually hear,” thing so I am building on something that they al- is discriminating against some one’s race. Hoffman said. ready know,” Glowacki said. For lookism, Glowacki showed a clip from the Glowacki is currently traveling the United Glowacki has different circumstances than Family Guy episode “He’s Too Sexy for His Fat,” States, talking to many different college campuses many people, but he also has a different defini- which portrayed getting plastic surgery to look about diversity. tion of diversity. more desirable and consequently he becomes in- If you missed his presentation or just want more “Diversity is taking time to learn from people tolerable to those around him. information, visit his website at MattGlowacki.com. different than yourself,” Glowacki said. Glowacki also showed a short film made by Glowacki enthusiastically shared his own expe- Dove called “Dove Evolution,” which shows an STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 6 Students with disabilities show their capabilities

By Jasmine Ricketts Vet Center Counselor and a Valencia showcase was Northern Virginia Com- [email protected] alumni, came to provide Readjustment munity College graduate, Behzad Counseling Services to inform veterans Ashoori. Office for Students with Disabilities of health care benefits and education. Ashoori published and wrote, “The at the West campus merged forces with “Today we successfully landed 20 cli- Bear: An Allegory,” it is a work of fic- Student Development, Tuesday, to kick ents with this great event and I feel that tion covering social issues that were off a fair full of giveaways and food in Valencia is making a bigger incentive in composed over eight years and took six order to celebrate the abilities of people growing information about veterans,” months to publish. with disabilities, during National Dis- said Chastain. “I write books, talk too much, I dance, abilities Awareness Month. Chastain also shared some facts I chase girls if it happens, I have a lot of There was a showcase of talents, rang- with those in attendance, for exam- talents,” said Ashoori. ing from poets to power soccer players. ple the veterans attending Valencia Alongside the performing talent, Even winning speaker and Olympic are unaware of their rights due to representatives of organizations were

volleyball player gave a speech. their inexperience. available to provide awareness, servic- Philip Salter / Valencia Voice Johnny Chastain, Orlando Mobile One of the core components to the es, and answer questions. Employees of the Office for Students with Disabilities promoted students showing their talents.

toward victory, but in the end a sin- gle question about fine dining is what Battle of the brains doomed 5 Guys who had dominated the majority of the game. Students compete in Trivial Pursuit 21 to 20. The Visigoths had won. By Victor Ocasio cused competition,” said host and ques- Half the room burst into raucous cheers. [email protected] tion reader, professor Albert Groccia. “Well I’ve played in the last 20 tourna- Both team, Visigoths, and team, 5 Guys, ments,” said 5 Guys team organizer pro- “Which sport changed its original had Valencia professors among their ranks. fessor Ronald VonBehren. “Out of the 20 names, Flim Flam, and Whiff Whaff?” “It was rigged!” said Team Elmo I’ve won 10, but this is the third time in Tough question, but not for the students competitor Hernan Perez with a laugh. a row that they (Visigoths) have won.” competing on the self named Team Elmo “Age and PhDs was the one thing that “This is my sixth tournament and I for Osceola Campus’ biannual Trivial the other teams had over us from the think it all worked out well,” said team Pursuit tournament on Friday. beginning.” organizer of the Visigoths, Allen Dunn. A total of three teams with five play- Team Elmo placed third in the tour- “Our weakest category was probably sci- ers each competed in the small class- nament. For 12 rounds the battle raged ence, but with our combined knowledge room for a chance at the coveted “Va- on, and after Team Elmo’s elimination, I think we did pretty well for ourselves.” lencia Community College Trivial the competition only got more stiff Osceola campus’ intramural program Pursuit Challenge 2010” trophy. with the last round ending in a tie. hosts a number of sports and gaming Victor Ocasio / Valencia Voice “With so many of our intramural ac- “We must go into sudden death,” said events every week and the details on Allen Dunn, pictured second from left, led team Visigoths to glory in the biannual Trivial Pursuit tivities here on campus being athletic in Groccia, as he calculated the final scores. their dates and times can be found on tournament on the Osceola Campus Friday, Oct. 22. origin, it’s nice to have an academic fo- Each team climbed point-by-point the campus’ activities calender online. STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 7

OUR VOICE Zombies find new life in entertainment Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Newsroom | 407-582-5040 “Oh America. I wish I could tell you this was still not only to redefine the zombie. Romero used the crea- Advisor | 407-582-1170 America, but I’ve come to realize that you can’t have tures in “Night of the Living Dead” and it’s 5 sequels, For comments or general inquiries a country without people. And there are no people like many other artists use their creations. He used the email us at: here. No my friends, this is now the United States of walking dead to provide commentary on topics that he Zombieland.” felt needed to be discussed, such as the incapability of [email protected] This quote is from the recent movie “Zombieland,” a government to deal with crises, human greed, and to film that tells the story of four people trying to survive explore what humanity might resort to in the face of a Editor in Chief | Nikki Namdar a world-wide outbreak of mad cow disease that turned world wide epidemic such as a zombie outbreak. [email protected] most of the world’s population into “ravenous freaks” Movies are the most well known media in which zom- with symptoms including a raging fever, a swollen bies have blossomed but it is far from the only one. With brain, and a “really bad case of the munchies.” books such as “World War Z,” an account of a fictional Managing Editor | Collin Dever This movie is only one of the latest examples of the world wide zombie epidemic, and the “Zombie Surviv- [email protected] zombie film sub-genre that has been around for decades al Guide,” a satirical manual that explains how best to but has more recently become a horror film staple rival- survive a theoretical zombie apocalypse both written by News | Shannon Scheidell ing the vampire. Max Brooks. In addition there are stacks of comic books [email protected] Thanks to movies like “Zombieland” and, more re- and graphic novels dedicated to stories about zombies. cently, video games such as “Left 4 Dead” and “Dead Video games have also capitalized on the zombie Opinion | Jon Terbeche Rising” the zombie archetype has embedded itself deep genre. Many survival games such as “Dead Rising” or [email protected] within popular culture and has been used to instill fear “Left 4 Dead” revolve around the player guiding the and provoke terror for almost 50 years. characters through zombie apocalypse scenarios to Features | Jenn Stripling The word zombie, or zombi, is defined in the Merri- reach safety and shelter at the end of the game. [email protected] am-Webster Dictionary as “A person who is believed to The zombie survival game has even reached out of have died and been brought back to life without speech the digital world and into live action iterations. The Sports | Russell Griner or free will.” Even though this is the dictionary defini- most popular of these is “Zombies vs. Humans,” a [email protected] tion of a zombie it has applied almost exclusively to game played mostly on college campuses around the the monsters used by earlier authors and filmmakers. United States, UCF included. The game somewhat re- Sales | Alex Barrett For instance in Victor Halperin’s film “White Zombie,” sembles tag. It consists of two teams. A team of humans, [email protected] widely regarded as the first zombie movie, zombies are armed with NERF guns and balled up socks, and a team portrayed as mindless henchman under the control of of zombies, usually a more numerous group that must a voodoo practitioner instead of the independent, self tag a human to ‘infect’ them. The zombies win the game Photo Editor | Collin Dever governed entities we know today. by infecting all of the humans and the humans win by [email protected] The first appearance of the ‘modern zombie’ in film surviving a set amount of time or reaching a ‘safe point.’

is credited to George A. Romero and his film “Night of C/O freakingawseo.me Zombies have haunted our dreams for over half a the Living Dead,” released in 1968. This film proved century. They have infected our culture and implanted For advertising information contact so influential to popular culture in America that it was zombies are not reanimated by one specific person but fear deep within our hearts. It’s hard not to shudder at Alex Barrett at selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in rather as a result of a global event. They also have an the thought of the dead rising from their place in the [email protected] the national film registry as a movie that was “cultur- insatiable appetite for human flesh. ground, and coming back to haunt the living. Let’s see a ally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” In the film Romero’s contribution to the zombie sub-genre was sparkling vampire cause that kind of reaction. STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 8 POLL Zombies Zombies vs. Vampires: through the years which are more popular? By Jonathan Terbeche [email protected]

Go to your local video store, book store, or movie theater and you’ll be sure to see some product or promotion from a franchise known as “Twi- light.” The popularity of vampires has grown exponentially within the last few years, in a kind of reimmagining of the classic horror icons. While vampires have seen an explosive resurrgence, zombies have been slowly introduced into every entertainment medium over the past 50 years. The number of books, movies, video games, and comics that have included exceed the thousands. Here are just a few of the most notable titles that have been inspired by, or include our fellow, flesh-eating friends: “I guess I prefer vampires. Chicks dig “Zombies. Vampires are every- “Zombies are like my biggest fear ever. “I like zombies better. They’re in a SHOWS GAMES them. I do it for the ladies.” where. Zombies need a chance in the I f z o m b i e s a t t a c k e d I ’ d g o a n d h i d e . ” bunch of movies and they’re nasty.” * Walking Dead * Zombie Zombie spotlight.” * High school of the Dead * Wolfenstein 3D — Tina So — Quentin Jones — Dana Palerma — Kristy Zhange * Zombies Ate my Neighbors English, West Biology, West Biology, West EAP, West MOVIES * Resident Evil * I Am Legend * The House of the Dead * Shaun of the Dead * Dead Rising * Zombieland * Left 4 Dead * The Evil Dead * Plants vs. Zombies * Night of the Living Dead * Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies * Dawn of the Dead * Dead Space * Return of the Living Dead * White Zombie BOOKS * 28 Days Later * The Dead * Army of Darkness * The Mammoth Book of Zombies * Dead Snow * Reign of the Dead “Vampires are so sexy and seductive. “Hmmm, vampires are better. I think “I like vampires, but I think they’re “They’re both over-used. You see * Dead Alive * Risen They’re also incredibly popular. From they’re being brought back., with things over-used. I love the ‘Twilight’ movies just as many zombie movies as vam- * The Zombie Survival Guide COMICS ‘Twilight,’ to ‘True Blood,’ I’m more like ‘Twilight.’ Vampires are more pop- but I don’t read the books.” pire ones. Some movies are great and * World War Z * Marvel Zombies than just a fan.” ular.” t h e n t h e r e a r e o t h e r s I c a n ’ t fi n i s h . ” * Pride and Prejudice and Zombies * Zombie-Loan — Romesha Wiley — Josh Thomason — Stephanie Drake — Billy Thomas * Zombies for Zombies Biology, West IT, West Nutrition, West Building contracting, West * Book of the Dead Photos by Sebastian Arbelaez; Reporting by Jonathan Terbeche STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 9 O-Town loves David Choi Choi descends upon downtown’s Backbooth Lounge

By Veronica Figueroa though,” friend Rabdaa Za- and if you were wondering, My Side,” were played near [email protected] man chimed in. “I hope he he smiled. the end of his show and the takes song requests and takes “I’ve never been to Flori- crowd loved every minute of Fans of all ages, some with pictures with his fans.” da before. It’s amazing. The it, clapping along and dancing black X’s on the back of their Los Angeles native David weather is really nice and ev- on the balcony. hands, waited patiently inside Choi, unsigned songwriter, eryone is really hot,” Choi said, His fan interaction was downtown Orlando’s Back- singer, and producer made a “I’m getting nervous because great during the show. Choi booth venue after the doors stop in Florida for two shows, of all the hot people here.” seems to want to get to know opened at 8:00 p.m. for singer one in Orlando’s Backbooth Sitting on a stool with his everyone at the venues that and YouTube celebrity David and one in Tampa’s The Or- guitar, he started off with he plays. This trait is also Choi’s show on October 20. pheum, for the second leg of the song that made him the seen on his fan page on Face- “All I want is too see David his October tour. online celebrity he is today; book where he “likes” every smile for once! He always has Both David Choi and his the quirky “YouTube Song,” comment and leaves a com- his poker face on!” fan Yura opening act, Mel Martinez, of course, followed by “Val- ment himself here and there Choi (no relation to the artist) came all the way from Califor- entines,” a song about not on fan posts. said, holding a sign that said nia to play at Backbooth that letting being single get to He has been recording his “Ms. Choi.” night. Martinez played on his you, but rather enjoying the shows and travels from this “I love his emotionless face guitar and expressed how ex- time until that special person tour on his Flip video cam- cited he was to comes along. era and uploading the videos open for “David He sang songs from his two on his other YouTube chan- Coi.” Choi fans albums and explained what nel, DavidChoiTalk. During corrected the each song meant to him. One the show, he whipped out c/o Kyle Yuttho Kien singer, who was of his songs, “What Do You the camera so that Orlando Fan interaction was great during the show. Choi seems to want to get to know embarrassed. Know” was actually inspired could say hello. The crowd everyone, much like the way he “likes” every facebok comment that fans post. When Choi by one of his close friends who screamed out, “O-town loves came out, almost had a near death experience David Coi!” Rico, is a big David Choi fan to charm the audience with an hour and a while surfing and took a new After the show, Choi sat by so he had her on the phone his music and acoustics, even half after the lease on life. “Walking, talk- the entrance and met every fan. so that Choi could talk to her. if he was a bit loopy from his 7:30 p.m. starting ing about life, fall down hit He took pictures, signed auto- For most fans, the extra hour allergy medication. time, he poked your head/Stupid mistakes, graphs and chatted with fans. to get to the front of the line After the performance, Choi innocent fun at end up full time in bed.” One of the guys in line was was worth it. posted on his Twitter and Face- Martinez by pre- Three songs that the fans actually not a Choi fan, but he David Choi is amazing both book “Thank you O-Town!!! c/o Emily Vu Choi is all smiles now with ladie fans: Emily Vu, Vivian senting himself as kept requesting, “Won’t Even went to the show because his live and in video. This blue- Y’all are HOT!!!” Tran, Sarah Farcau and Krystel Seguismundo. “David Coi.” Oh, Start,” “That Girl,” and “By sister, all the way in Puerto eyed soul singer was still able Continued on page 11 STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 10 Valencia home to vivacious voices By Jenn Stripling and thus began Carousel. the smitten Julie and Billie is spine chilling with vibrato [email protected] A child towing her mother along runs to get a carni- and perfect refinement. To end this scene the orchestra val treat, the father irritatingly yet loving follows be- crescendos parallel with the utmost romantic kiss. Students piled in as the orchestra played their final hind and pays the due amount for his daughters sweet All too soon are these lovebirds torn apart by the ef- rehearsal. The string section ended last when asked to tooth tab. They’re passed by a cliqué of girls smitten fect caused by young marriage and unemployment. come to a halt by the director. There was quiet, quick with the scenery. Then a pocket thief rushes by and Within two months the young couple are distant and movement from those on stage perfecting the props as picks the pocket of the father, only to be stopped by during a fit of rage Billy lashes out on his young pretty Valencia’s East campus Performing Art Center filled the police officer who safely returns the wallet. wife physically. To top matters off, Billy has begun to with soft, lively chatter. A true carnival scene with so much to watch, your hang out with the wrong crowd and consequently fol- The lights dimmed and the chatter yielded, the or- eyes run around the stage praying you don’t miss a lows their lead. Carrie lends a shoulder to lean on and chestra began once more, the bright lights flashed on thing. To top it all off, amongst this chaos of carnival an ear to listen for Julie. are dancers and gymnasts performing stunts that will “Carrie’s voice and acting is so strong and believ- capture the attention of wandering eyes. able,” said Robert Wright, a fan and Valencia theater Noting that for the first time, according to the play’s student. c/o Amy Cuccaro The smitten couple Julie and Billy share their first kiss. Facebook site, the resident Valencia dance company Julie, however, has thoughts other than her wild will be performing in a Valencia musical. They, with “bum” husband, a baby. graduation year, she is very unhappy. Being bullied by Ms. Brasseux Rodgers, will be recreating some of During one of their many fights, Mrs. Bigelow in- those more privileged than her leaves her alone and the original choreography by world renowned and forms Mr. Bigelow that a child is on the way. He im- behaving wildly. An act of luck came her way though; groundbreaking choreographer, Agnes DeMille. mediately takes to being at her hand and foot, but then she meets a stranger (her father) who tells her the truth The play then begins with the carousel mistress dis- feels sure that he must take part in a evil plot to steal about her father that was uplifting and made a smile missing two of the clique girls (Carrie and Julie, played money, which turns out with the suicide of Billy. come across the child’s face. by actresses/vocalist Karlyn Koebe and Beatrice Rob- Julie, mourns Billy’s death, has the child, a daugh- Yet history always repeats its self - father and child erts) from her carnival for allowing the carousel barker ter named Louise and raises her to the age of 15. Her squabble. Billy smacks Louise’s hand. She runs away to grace Julie’s shoulder. A squabble between the mis- into the house to tell her mother. Julie comes dashing tress, the girls and the carousel barker (Billy) ends with out of the house, ready to fend off any danger caused to Billy out of a job. her beloved daughter. No one is there, but a single star. Interceding the script lines, are the opera like voices Louise begs her mother to believe that someone was of Roberts and Koebe expressing their lines through there, that she was not making it up. Julie assures the song. Both of these talented ladies can bring tears to child and sends her into the house. Billy, hidden in the the audience with the beauty of their voices. shadows, is looking over, professing his love for Julie. “Ms. Julie Jordan was amazing, absolutely spectacu- Graduation day, Louise is awarded her diploma, lar!” said fan and Valencia film student, Victor Smith. with Billie overlooking. The cast ends in song Mr. Billy Bigelow leaves his home at the carnival, to “You’ll never walk alone.” venture the out on his own, for “Billy Bigelow doesn’t The musical opened on Friday, Oct. 22, with addi- need anyone.” His adventure with Julie begins after tional performances on Oct. 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31. Julie sends her light hearted friend Carrie away. Curtain time is at 7:30 p.m. for Thursday, Friday and c/o Michael Shaugg Carrie (Karlyn Koebe) and Julie Jordan (Beatrice Roberts). This duet performance of “If I loved you” between Valencia’s Dance Company make their premiere in Carousel. Saturday performances and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 11

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Veronica Figueroa, had the privilege of asking David Choi a few questions and here’s what he had to say. V: How has the fan reaction been in each city? D: I’m proud to say that the people who come out to my shows to support me and enjoy the music are great people. They are considerate, kind, and well-behaved. V: Your fans love your music because it is not generic. What is your inspiration? D: Life! I get inspiration from everywhere. I try to write songs based on my life or the people close to me. V: Do you consider yourself a “role model” for Asian-Americans trying to make it in the Ameri- can music scene? D: I guess I am for some, but I don’t want to carry that title in case I do something bad! f you’re looking to take the next step in your college career, then • Business Administration • Human Resources Management V: What is your favorite song from your CD “By My Side”? I consider Webster University. Our exceptional academic programs • Management • Psychology combined with a personal, individualized approach to education • Small class size • Classes one night per week D: I don’t really have a favorite because they are all songs that are taken from different parts can help make your transition smooth and successful. • Five 8-week terms of my life. They all mean something to me. V: Should I include on the article that you were under medication for this show and acting weird? North Orlando South Orlando D: Be nice! Sanlando Center Westwood Corporate Center 2180 W S.R. 434, Suite 5100 6750 Forum Drive, Suite 300 V: Lastly, I saw on your Twitter that the airline lost your luggage? Did you find it? Longwood, FL 32779 Orlando, FL 32821 D: I found my luggage! It came on the next plane! 407-869-8111 407-345-1139

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EC-1015 CC ad.indd 1 10/1/10 2:56:51 PM STUDENT VALENCIA MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 12 Students and faculty on the West Campus Valencia’s got style are embracing winter trends, you can, too

By Heidy Martinez Boots, boots & more boots [email protected]

Boots, Boots and more Boots. The season is here and many girls at Valencia are pulling out the trend as the weather gets cooler. These are some of the styles ladies at Valencia have been wearing around cam- pus. As well as trends that look great and won’t crush the wallet becuase they are under $100 and you can find them online or in retail stores. Some styles can be very flattering for girls so make sure your not caught in the wrong ones.

• If you have thick legs avoid calf-length and ankle boots. Go for Natallia Yanushko, 26, bought them at a local a slimming, full-length boot which ends just below the knee, you shopping center in Metro West for $24. can also try long pull-on boots which are tight around the ankles, giving legs some extra shape.

Amy Bosley, faculty member, Devika Budhu,19, got these • Tall women, don’t be afraid to wear leather boots as a gift . bought these at Shoe Carnival for $25 because they were buy high-heeled boots. Although you may one get the second half off. too tall, there’s nothing wrong with having endless legs.

• If you are a short girl, wear high- heeled boots to elon- Melissa Lozano, went to Famous gate your legs. Footwear and got these for $25. STUDENT , 2010 MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 VALENCIAOfficial Student Media of Valencia Community College 13

Tuskers kicker donates to breast cancer research

By Elisanett Martinez [email protected]

The last thing you would expect to see at a football game is a bunch of football players RESULTS (2-2) / SCHEDULE wearing pink, but if you attended the Florida Nov. 19 at Las Vegas W 27-20 Tuskers vs. Sacramento Mountain Lions game Nov. 25 at Sacramento L 20-24 on Thursday you would have witnessed foot- Nov. 30 Las Vegas L 17-20 ball players wearing pink socks, pink gloves and Oct. 09 at Hartford W 33-20 pink sweatbands. Oct. 21 Sacramento L 17-21 “Why?” You ask? Because Florida Tuskers’ kick- Nov. 05 Omaha er Nick Novak has pledged $50 for every field Nov. 11 Hartford goal he makes this season. So far the player has Nov. 19 at Omaha made 10 field goals, thus raising $500, all pro- Bye weeks - 5 and 7 ceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Points for / against 114-105 “I’m hoping the UFL will make a contribution, and anybody [else] out there,” said Novak. “As many fans as possible, and not only the fans, but anybody out there - corporate people.” The Sacramento Mountain Lions have only two wins this season, both against the Florida Tuskers who have no answer for Daunte Culpepper. Novak was inspired by a close friend Annie Arth , who battled breast and ovarian cancer. Besides the players wearing pink, the Tuskers Tuskers have no answer for hometown hero Culpepper invited cancer survivors, as well as loved ones of those that have passed, to release white and By Jonathan Romero It was the second time this season that relinquishing any hope of a successful pink balloons before the start of the game, in [email protected] the Mountain Lions have come from season. “The main thing is that I told order to celebrate all efforts in finding the cure. “I’m blessed to have this platform,” said No- behind to beat the Tuskers in the final our guys that this season is not over by vak, “It’s our responsibility as professional ath- ORLANDO, Fla. - Marking his 12 quarter of the game. a long shot, I still believe 5-3 will get a letes to get out into the community and advo- year return to the Citrus Bowl, former “I have a piece of the history and team in to a championship game.” cate, hoping to bring about change.” UCF quarterback Daunte Culpepper of piece of the hard work we put into it,” The Tuskers play host to Omaha in October is breast cancer awareness month. the Sacramento Mountain Lions rallied said Culpepper earlier this week. two weeks time at the Citrus Bowl on Businesses, schools, and even events are taking his team in the 4th quarter to beat the “Offensively, we’re just not getting it November 5th, and Gruden believes a stand against cancer. Florida Tuskers 21-17 in front of 10,066 done” said Gruden after the game. “It the time off will be beneficial for his fans. seems we are playing real tight right players to compose themselves, come For more information on how to pledge Culpepper led Sacramento 71-yards now.” back and make an imperative sweep along with the Florida Tuskers, visit nickno- down the field, before scoring himself The loss drops the Tuskers to 2-3 on of their final three games. “I told our vak.net andfloridatuskers.com. from a 10-yard quarterback draw with the season, trailing both Omaha and guys that they just need to come back, Former Arena Football standout Chris Griesen two minutes remaining on the clock. Las Vegas (3-1), but coach Gruden isn’t relax and start having some fun. saw some game time against Sacramento. STUDENT MEDIA PAIGE 2 NEWS 2 OPINION 4 FEATURES 10 SPORTS 14 APRIL 28, 2010 VALENCIAOfficial Student Media of Valencia Community College 14 ROLLINS Week WAS NOT 8 ONLY AN OPTION, (Picks are winners, they do Alex Barrett Breanne Murphy Russell Griner not take odds into account.) IT WAS 72-17 46-44 50-39 THE BEST BUF @ KC CHOICE. JAC @ DAL Not just because

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— In the seven games that UCF has played this season, they have retained a lead in six of them. Photos C / O Russell Griner — The Knights ended the game with 15 consecutive drives dating back to earlier this season that reached RESULTS (2-2) / SCHEDULE opponent’s side of the field. Sept. 04 S. Dakota W 38-7 Sept. 11 N.C. State L 21-28 — UCF was 3-3 on fourth-down conversions in the Sept. 18 @ Buffalo W 24-10 game, two of which resulted in short goal-line touch- Sept. 25 @ Kansas St. L 13-17 downs for the Knights. Oct. 06 UAB W 42-7 Oct. 13 @ Marshall W 35-14 — The Knights have outscored their Conference USA Oct. 23 Rice W 41-14 opponents this season by 83 points, 118-35. Oct. 30 ECU Nov. 05 @ Houston Nov. 13 Southern Miss Nov. 20 @ Tulane Shot of the afternoon: Nov. 27 @ Memphis

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UCF quarterback Jeff Godfrey rushes for the Knight’s second touchdown of the afternoon. Godfrey finished the game with two scores.

Knights clip Rice Owls’ wings in homecoming game Conference USA Standings EAST DIVISION W L By Alex Barrett “ I feel that we still have that effort to we’re excited, but there will be things to East Carolina 5 2 [email protected] give, but we did play well in spurts.” work on for East Carolina.” UCF 5 2 The Knights jumped on Rice early, After half, it was more of the same as Southern Miss 5 2 The UCF Knights continued their as- scoring 27 straight points while holding UCF kept up a stout defensive effort, UAB 2 5 sault on first place in Conference USA the Owls to under 75 yards of total of- giving up only one more score, a short Marshall 1 6 with a 41-14 drubbing of the Rice Owls fense to have the makings of a shutout touchdown run in garbage time long Memphis 1 6 Quote of the game: on Saturday. heading into the half, but Rice managed after the game had been decided. By the time the homecoming court a completion to get on the board just be- Coach O’Leary was happy with the WEST DIVISION W L Houston 4 3 “The kids are playing with great took the field at halftime for the fans in fore the break. win, but the anticipation of the game SMU 4 4 enthusiasm right now, on offense and attendance, the game was already over “Coach told us to come out and just with rival ECU was fresh in his mind. Tulsa 4 3 defense.” on the scoreboard. play a good game,” Said sophomore de- “Heading into next week’s game UTEP 5 3 — UCF Coach George O’Leary “I only asked that they (the team) fensive lineman Troy Davis. “We kind of against East Carolina, we haven’t played Tulane 3 4 go out there and give me a 60 minute slipped up right before the half because our best game and we will need to play Rice 2 6 game,” said head coach George O’Leary. we weren’t all focused. Come Monday a full 60-minute game to win.”