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Page 11 Page 4 Volume 15, Issue 14 www.ValenciaVoice.com April 23, 2012 Teen’s killer released on bond By Bryan Levine & Shay Castle “He had had months, weeks, and at [email protected] George Zimmerman hides out no time has he made an apology to the [email protected] family,” questioned Martin family attor- ney Benjamin Crump. “Why today?” SANFORD — George Zimmerman until arraignment on May 29 Defense attorney Mark O’Mara in- was released from jail just after mid- sisted the his client was sincere, making Head coach Terry Rooney watches his team night Sunday after posting bond. appearances on national news outlets to hit during a game against the UAB Blazers. Zimmerman was fit with an electronic defend Zimmerman’s actions and reit- monitoring device prior to his release, and erate concerns for his safety. will remain at an undisclosed location Judge Lester ‘s conditions for Zim- Knights rank up while he awaits his May 29 arraignment. merman’s bond included restrictions on Zimmerman is charged with the firearm and alcohol use, but left to state Polls put UCF at No. 7 second-degree murder of 17-year-old authorities to decide if Zimmermann By Bryan Levine Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26 while pa- should be allowed to leave the state for [email protected] trolling his gated community as part of his safety and to seek work. a neighborhood watch program. Zimmerman’s family echoed con- The Knights jumped to seventh in the The Zimmerman family collected the cerns for their own safety, testifying that Coaches’ poll after getting a road-sweep $15,000 necessary to secure Zimmerman’s they have received hate mail. in Tulane last weekend. release, ten percent of the $150,000 bond “Anything that happens to my hus- UCF won all three games by a com- set by Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester. band happens to me,” said Shellie Zim- bined four runs, including a 12-inning Lester determined Friday in an Ar- merman, wife of George, a nursing ma- game Saturday night. thur hearing that Zimmerman must jor at Valencia College. “We had held on to every single lead inform law enforcement of his where- Zimmerman’s wife and mother this season, but that’s baseball,” said abouts every three days. It is still un- also argued that he was not a violent George Zimmerman speaks towards Trayvon Martin’s parents while apologizing for the head coach, Terry Rooney. “We gave up known if Zimmerman will remain in shooting death of their son Trayvon Martin during his bond hearing in Sanford, Fla. April 20. person, offering alternative perspec- the lead, they ended up tying it. We came Florida while awaiting his arraignment. tives to his two prior altercations back to win, and we were on the road. Zimmerman made a public apol- father via telephone. I did not know if he was armed or not.” with a law enforcement officer and a That’s a tough thing to do, and I think it ogy to Martin’s family of during the “I am truly sorry for the loss of your Representatives for the Martin fam- former girlfriend. shows the resiliency of our guys.” hearing, taking the stand after the child,” Zimmerman said to Martin’s par- ily called the apology “disingenuous” questioning of his wife, mother, and ents. “I did not know how old he was and and “self-serving.” — See ‘Zimmerman’ on page 2 — See ‘UCF Baseball’ on page 16 Top: L-R: Center: Gary W. Green, Orlando Sentinel, pool; Right: Bryan Levine / Valencia Voice www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS April 23, 2012 2 Zimmerman released — Continued from page 1 “Zimmerman sustained injuries that were “He is absolutely not a violent person,” consistent with trauma to the back of the head,” his wife insisted. Gilbreath confirmed, but his statements “were Zimmerman’s father echoed the senti- not consistent with the physical evidence.” ment. “I have never seen him be violent unless Gilbreath also testified that the gunshot provoked,” said Robert Zimmerman Sr., “and that killed Martin was fired “at close prox- then he turns the other cheek.” imity,” close enough to leave powder burns Zimmerman’s father also testified about on Martin’s sweatshirt. the injuries his son sustained during the Defense attorney Mark O’Mara questioned scuffle with Martin. Gilbreath extensively about the language of “I saw the scars on the back of his head, and the probable cause affidavit submitted by the I saw his swollen face,” Zimmerman Sr. said. state, particularly phrases that stated that Zim- State investigator Dale Gilbreath con- merman and “confronted” Martin. firmed that Zimmerman’s injuries were sup- Do you have any evidence that sug- ported by evidence at the scene of the shoot- gests who started the altercation?” ing, but some of his sworn statements did O’Mara asked Gilbreath. not match up. No,” Gilbreath said. Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, parents of Trayvon Martin, sit in Judge Kenneth Lester’s courtroom during George Zimmerman’s bond hearing.

George Zimmerman smiles at the conclusion of his bond hearing in Sanford, Fla. April 20. Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda questions investigator Dale Gilbreath last Friday. George Zimmerman’s lawyer, Mark O’Mara addresses the media after Zimmerman’s bond hearing. Left and top right: Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel, pool; Bottom right: Brittany Rose / Valencia Voice www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS April 23, 2012 3 Student Development gives out awards Exceptional students recognized

By James Tutten Never forget the “cut” [email protected] in shortcut. Because when Valencia College student development present- you try to abbreviate an ed major announcements about some exceptional education, critical chapters are people at the “Student Development Awards Cele- bration” on Wednesday. This party was held to ac- skipped. Preparedness suffers. knowledge individuals that performed above and And ultimately, so does your beyond expectation in their involvement in college Ruth Prather, East Campus president is set to retired. organizations throughout the year. She received several gifts and awards from students. pride. At Columbia College, “You will remember this night forever,” said we don’t cut corners, and East Campus student development coordinator “It’s all about the work and what we put into Gerald Jones, while addressing the large group of it that matters,” said Acevedo. He says that he is neither do our students. students. “Today you are saluted for making this focused on listening to the problems confronting We simply open our doors the number one community college in the nation.” the student body, and working with other cam- Former East Campus SGA president, Luis pus groups and administrators to find solutions every single day and help you Cano, gave a surprise announcement near the be- for issues that need to be fixed. Go For Greater. ginning of the event. He was selected to be part of Another special award was given to East Cam- Annual National Conference for Race & Ethnicity pus president and head administrator, Ruth Prath- in American Higher Education (NCORE), which er, who will be retiring at the end of the semester. is a diversity awareness group that meets in New “Students keep doing wonderful things. I York to discuss issues of race in educational insti- want to read about all of you and your accom- tutions. Cano is the first student from Valencia to plishments in the years to come,” said Prather be selected for this group. after receiving her acknowledgment plaque from “I’m so excited and happy; I honestly didn’t student development. even anticipate an award tonight,” said Luis Cano. Nearly 100 students were given small awards “NCORE does a lot of great work, and I’m so hon- for exceptional service to the college community ored to be selected to represent students on the through the organizations they are involved in. national level.” Part of Cano’s responsibilities will Members of the Student Government Associa- Offering Associate, be working with specific issues that directly affect tion, Phi Theta Kappa, Muslim Student Associa- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. students involved with higher education. He will tion and many more were honored. Online. On campus. Or both. be one of four students chosen as representatives. The Ceremony featured free food and live en- (877) 999-9876 • GoForGreater.org Cano then announced the results of the East tertainment provided by the Rohan Reid All-Star Campus SGA presidential election. Mike Acev- Band. This event was just one of the ways Valen- 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL edo was selected as president by a mere 12 vote cia acknowledges the exceptional students that margin in a record setting election of over 1,300 help make the college community better through student votes cast. their extra work and dedication. James Tutten / Valencia Voice

56396 • Columbia College - Ad 1Tyka • 8.5” x 11” • 4C • lb • V1-1/16/12 www.ValenciaVoice.com James Tutten/ Valencia Voice ing spilled, or atouchyguygetting slapped in the cused and confused by this brief bout of buffoonery. or angry, thefullattentionofcafeteriawas fo- out recording afterthethird dancingantic. Amused ain’t noHollabackGirl.”Cellphonecameras were ning intotheroom, jumpingaround andsinging“I something isclearlyoutoftheordinary. about soda20minutes later,couple isseentalking — nothingconsidered unusual.Whenthesame video report aboutBenjaminFranklin. at thestudentsdressed as pirates and filming a what’s happening. A fewlaughedand pointed most bystanderseitherobliviousorindifferent to five minutesintervalsthatrepeat sixtimes. becomes awild30minuteroutine, broken upinto volved. Eachplaysadifferent role thateventually in- occur ifanyoutsidersget any changesthat volved hadtoadaptthesituationandmaintain with hisactingstudentsatRollinsCollege. before onseveralotherimprovisational stunts Donna. Heorganized thisevent,and has worked here,” said Valencia theater professor, JohnDi- a surpriselivetimelooproutine. members oftheValencia Acting Gymperformed by studentsinthecafeteriaatEastCampus, as [email protected] By JamesTutten Acting performs Gym routine loop surprise Campus at East Improv breaks out at Valencia Other wild moments, like a bottle of waterbe- Other wildmoments,like abottle This onlyhelpedtoexplainthesameguyrun- A couplealso debated whichsoftdrink tobuy The routineoff isdesignedtostart slowlywith Though itwasaplannedroutine, studentsin- “We havenoideawhat’sgoingtohappen This question,amongmanyothers,wasasked “What theheckisgoingon?” NEWS Two Valencia Gym Acting members debate over soda. facebook.com/#!/groups/286663098043085 . can be found at thegroup’s Facebook page:www. quired forpublicperformance.More information Saturday toallowstudentsworkontheskillsre- extra actingclass that meetsforafewhourson nation, andnowValencia isnoexception. that stageandperformpublicroutines across the er” byMichaelJackson.There are manygroups freezing inplaceatthe mall, or dancingto“Thrill- al group, “Improv Everywhere.” performed by theNew York basedimprovisation- plained that thiswas inspired by a similar event life,” saidparticipantStephanieGhirghi. Sheex- zany creativity. moments, the whole room became a display of moments timed torepeat and occur at different half-hour.face, highlightedthe Withkey all the The Valencia Acting Gymisdescribedasan They organize large publicdisplayslikepeople whimsy intoeveryday “It’s allaboutbringing April 23,2012 4

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said he is trying to parlay into a movie. Prosecutor David V. Harbach II Defense says Edwards committed sin told the jury that they “will not like” Young, but that he is nonetheless a be- Politician plead not guilty, claims tried to avoid humiliation of affair lievable witness. While the defense has argued that By Richard Simon and Kim Geiger trayed Edwards as a liar and a deceiver Prosecutors contend that bills paid the money from Edwards’ benefactors Tribune Washington Bureau who went to great lengths to cover up by two Edwards benefactors were un- should be considered gifts rather than his affair in order to protect his campaign reported campaign contributions de- campaign contributions, the prosecution Two portraits of John Edwards image as a family man. The defense por- signed to cover up Edwards’ affair with says it was campaign money intended to emerged in opening arguments at the trayed him as a man who committed a campaign videographer Rielle Hunter, protect Edwards’ presidential ambitions. trial of the disgraced politician, who is sin Edwards acknowledges but did not which went on even as Edwards’ wife Edwards “made a choice to break the accused of breaking campaign finance break the law. was battling cancer. law” because “if the affair went public, laws by accepting more than $900,000 in The former senator from North Carolina Hunter gave birth to Edwards’ it could destroy any chance he had to be illegal contributions to help conceal an has pleaded not guilty to six criminal counts daughter in February 2008, but the affair president, and he knew it,” Harbach said. extramarital affair during his 2008 bid related to campaign finance violations. He was not widely publicized until later that “Deny, deceive and manipulate,” for president. was joined in the courtroom Monday by his year. Edwards did not acknowledge pa- Harbach said repeatedly in describing The prosecution on Monday por- parents and his daughter Cate. ternity of the child until 2010. Elizabeth Edwards’ way of conducting himself. Edwards died later that year. “Too much ambition can be danger- “Humiliation” is the word Allison ous,” he said. Andrew Young, left, escorted into Greensboro Van Laningham, one of Edwards’ attor- — MCT Campus Federal Courthouse by a prosecutor neys, scrawled on a courtroom black- board as she argued that Edwards had attempted to avoid humiliating himself and his family with public disclosure of his infidelity. What Edwards did “may be a sin, but it is not a federal election crime,” Van Laningham told the jury of seven women and nine men. “Follow the money,” she said, sug- gesting that former Edwards campaign aide Andrew Young, the prosecution’s star witness, is trying to profit off Ed- wards’ troubles. The defense contends the contributions from Edwards’ bene- factors helped Young who at one point falsely claimed he was the father of Hunter’s child to protect his boss sup- port a lavish lifestyle, including a $1.5 million mansion in Chapel Hill. Young is the author of a tell-all book, John Edwards and daughter, Cate Upham (left) walk into the Greensboro Federal Courthouse. “The Politician,” which Van Laningham (L-R) Alan Duncan, Allison Van Laningham, Abbe Lowell walk into Greensboro Federal Courthouse.

Chuck Liddy, Raleigh News & Observer / MCT www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION April 23, 2012 6 Courses on Blackboard, Web courses sparks debate I don’t like online classes while taking an exam, a student will be I love online classes paying you good money for, so more likely to read notes or basically online classes are a great way to By Neda Hamdan cheat on a test because there is no one By Jeff Shedden prepare for this. [email protected] present to watch. With students using [email protected] I’ve taken quite a few online their notes or the textbook, it skips the classes at Valencia, and they The computer seems fine for Face- entire learning process from the class Many students who opt all had their own obstacles to book or Twitter, but an exam? Online and strips the whole point of taking to take classes online can find overcome. I had an algebra courses lack visual learning as well as classes in general. themselves unprepared for the class with a curriculum based one-on-one contact with professors and “Online classes are not too bad,” unorthodox approach to learn- around the previous year’s engaged learning. Communications major, Oshondra Ja- ing that these classes provide. textbook. Instead of fixing it, If there’s one thing most college stu- cobs said. “It all depends on your moti- The technology hasn’t been the professor basically told us dents suffer from, it’s procrastination. vation and if you can keep up with it, but perfected yet, and online pro- to figure it out ourselves. Online courses encourage procrastina- it is a lot harder than normal classes.” fessors each use different tools I took a screenwriting class tion because those classes can be easily A study published in the Online to teach their classes. This can online, and the professor’s per- forgotten. There is no constant reminder Journal of Distance Learning Adminis- quickly overwhelm students sonal life interfered so much of the class or the assignment deadlines. tration reported that students felt that who fantasized attending class that assignments and grades “I really don’t like online classes,” not all course content or subjects trans- in their underwear. were delayed and communi- Nursing major, Jenna Thurner said. “It’s late well into an online environment, The truth is, these online cation was inconsistent. I still really hard to keep up with and it’s just particularly those that may require classes require a lot of work learned more about the film difficult to actually learn from the class.” feedback from the instructor in hands- and way more self-motivation business than I could possibly As a visual learner, I find it difficult on, real time learning. than typical classroom cours- have expected. to learn from reading pages and pag- According to Sloan Consortium, es. Since there’s no roll to call, You will be taking many es of text. Being in the classroom with due the downturn of the economy, the students are expected to re- chances with online classes, the teacher in my presence allows me total online enrollments have increased Online classes help students who have extremely busy schedules. member coursework on their and you do need to be able to to actively listen and take notes. While by one million between the years 2008 own. Many online professors learn on your own. Ideally, you in the middle of a lesson, if a question and 2009. simply provide students with would be able to communicate pops in your head, it’s easier to ask on “I like certain online classes, specifi- the materials necessary to with the professor and fellow the spot in a class setting rather than cally those that are easy,” Business ma- learn, and then expect them students through things like email a professor who may or may not jor Michael Robinson said. “Instead of to handle the responsibility dedicated message boards and answer you on time. having to show up every week, I can just of meeting work deadlines on chat sessions, but in reality, The lack of communication is a stay home all day.” their own. very few students take advan- huge difficulty with online courses, and While some students enjoy the privi- This approach more closely tage of these features. email may be the only medium to use. It lege of not driving to campus, most lack mimics what students can ex- Online classes provide a con- doesn’t guarantee you’ll get your ques- time management and motivation, and pect from working in the real venient alternative to the cam- tion answered or help on a specific les- don’t experience the necessary advantag- world once graduated and in pus commute, but if you go into son in time for the exam or before an as- es of hands-on, in-class learning. Trading the job force. it expecting a walk in the park, signment due date. a classroom for a pair of pajamas might A boss isn’t going to hold you are only setting yourself up There is also a strong possibility that be more damaging than one would think. More and more students choose to take classes online every year. your hand through a project he’s for failure. Top: Courtesy of Blackboard; Middle: Dean J. Koepfler, Tacoma News Tribune / MCT; Bottom: Rob Widdis, Detroit Free Press / MCT www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION April 23, 2012 7 Do you like online classes? Why or why not? Photos by Juan Gutierrez Interviews by Shannon Metherell

“Yes, I like computers and so “Yes, it’s more convenient “I’ve never taken any but I “Preferably I don’t like them “No because I wouldn’t make they’re pretty easy.” because I get the work done in think they are better.” because I like to be in class, I nev- myself do it on my own, that’s — Ashton Shakur time.” — Pedro Ortega er saw a point to online classes.” why I come here.” — Laura Puentes — Stephen Pooritt — Travis Avera

“Yes. I like the fact I can make “No. I prefer to be taught by “Yes, I like the flexibility of “No I don’t. I’m just a person “No, I’m a visual learner.” my own schedule.” an instructor in class.” when to do homework, study, that likes to be taught person-to- — Louis Rodriguez — Wilfred Gonzalez — Michael Lahens and go through the information.” person and not online.” — Maureen Hovey — Gabriela Torres www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION April 23, 2012 8

any right to be. I hated the cast, the idea, and especially the very obvious Jeff’s cold heart says good-bye studio meddling, like cramming the cast of Jersey Shore in. Voice’s master of malevolence leaving with a final dose of diatribe But the end result is like those new health drinks that are all the fad these By Jeff Shedden of “Jeff Hates,” and the last chance to first thing that ran through my mind days; you cram in a bunch of greens [email protected] force my opinions on my audience. was, “They obviously didn’t read ‘Jeff and fruits and powdered yak’s labia There was no Pulitzer prize awarded Hates’ this year.” and cactus anus and all sorts of horri- This is the very final installment this year for editorial writing, and the Something that really disturbs ble things, but once blended is quite re- me more than I like to admit is when freshing and only results in a mild case my preconceived notions are blasted of apocalyptic diarrhea. apart. I’m not the kind of person who With that said, I must reveal my final likes to be “pleasantly” surprised. The hate: I hate good-byes. “Later, suckers,” says the face behind the fury. last film I saw in a theater was the sui- cide inducing “The Devil Inside.” Suddenly “Cabin in the Woods” is released to great reviews and huge ticket sales. I simply chalked it up to the fandom of Joss Whedon, who I’m not a fan of. Curiosity got the better of me, and I settled in with a smug, supe- rior smirk on my face, well prepared for the Cleveland Steamer this film was sure to leave on me. It turns out that it was well made, darkly funny, and the only chocolate I had to clean up was a Milk Dud that fell in my shirt pocket. Okay, it’s merely a fluke and films will continue to be drained of creativ- ity by a soulless, money-driven Hol- lywood. “The Three Stooges,” was just Yeah, Larry, I was just as surprised as you that “The Three Stooges” was actually a funny film. released. We’re pretty much guaranteed a schlocky, unfunny cash grab designed to exploit nostalgia and also be a simple hipster magnet. It turns out that instead, we actual- Follow Jeff Shedden ly got a schlocky cash grab designed to exploit nostalgia and also be a simple @Jeff_Hates hipster magnet. Not Pictured: Jeff is making the exact same expression as the opening credits began to roll. But it’s also way funnier than it has Top right: Christopher Correra / Valencia Voice; L-R: Courtesy of 20th Century Fox www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION April 23, 2012 9 Good-bye for now

This marks our final issue for the semester, class offered in any department. and indeed the calendar year, and the Valencia Still on the fence? Well simply consider the Voice staff wants to take a moment to thank all of things we plan on covering this summer. our readers. For starters, there’s the George Zimmerman This has been a year of hard work and much trial, in which Valencia Voice writers have al- success. We’ve covered things from Casey Antho- ready been inside the courtroom and Valencia ny’s trial, to Food Not Bombs, to Occupy Orlan- cameras were placed front and center for the do, and even a few crimes on our own campus. press conferences afterward. With so many things going on, and a relatively Is news not your cup of tea? What about mov- small staff, we’ve still managed to put out an is- ies? We’ll also be reviewing the latest Summer sue every single week. blockbusters. You will see films like “The Aveng- But this isn’t the end for Valencia Voice by ers” for free, and you’ll be able to force your opin- a long shot. Valencia Voice can’t succeed with- ions onto everyone who reads the Voice. out staff, and Valencia College is home to thou- There are positions available for any flavor of sands of talented students. If you like writing writer or photographer. In addition, the Voice has and you have a passion to tell a story, then the plans to incorporate many more multimedia proj- Voice wants you! The simplest way is to official- ects, video reports and other great ideas. We also ly add College Newspaper as a class in Atlas. plan to expand our website into the daily source for It’s a single credit, but you will learn more for students to get their news. that one credit than you will for any four credit Won’t you join us on this new journey?

Ken Carpenter (far left) and Christopher Boyd (far right) stand with the Spring 2012 Valencia Voice editors and staff. Shay Castle / Valencia Voice www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION April 23, 2012 10

Spring 2012 Editors

Editor-in-chief Mary Stevens

Managing Editor Bryan Levine

News Editor James Tutten

Editorial Director Jeff Shedden

Events Editor Felicia Roopchand

Copy Editor Fred Lambert

Advertisement Director Jeremy Williams

Web Editor Brittany Rose

Feature Editor Neda Hamdan

Staff

Sarah Flores Lawrence Laguna

Juan Gallargo Christopher Correa

Juan Gutierrez Shannon Metherell

Mike Gramajo Edward Mueller

Joy Irzitari Jazmin Rodriguez

Anisha Tandon Michelle Saddic

Member, Associated Collegiate Press

The opinions expressed are those of the Valencia Voice, its staff members and contributors, and are not necessarily those of Valencia College, its staff, faculty, or student body. www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES April 23, 2012 11

ics, is a international peacekeeping agency that is directed by Nick Fury Opening April 20 ‘Avengers’ take flight (played by Samuel L. Jackson in the films). Nick Fury initiates the process ‘The Five Year Engagement’ Director Joss Whedon discusses new film to recruit superheroes like Thor, Hawk- eye and Black Widow from all over the By Neda Hamdan cause my actors actually wanted to be to- globe, when an unexpected threat to [email protected] gether. They enjoy each other,” Whedon the world’s safety emerges. said. “But you do feel that responsibility Deciding on who to direct, Fiege With the highly anticipated summer that you’ve gotta get all of these people said that Whedon was the right pick. movie “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Joss to give their best.” Knowing him since 2001, Fiege knew Whedon, who directed and wrote the After the successful launch of “Iron that Whedon could balance the movie screenplay, seemed to be living his child- Man” in 2008, a discussion in regards to with the pre-existing films, but write it hood dream. an Avengers film was brought up. Dur- well enough so that it would be able to “The fact that the Avengers are all re- ing production, the Avengers idea was stand alone without someone having ally, really messed up people, I think is a created when producer Kevin Fiege had seen the others. Director: Nick Stoller fine reflection of me,” Joss Whedon said. Starring: Jason Segal, Emily Blunt noted that “The Incredible Hulk” and “The genius of Joss Whedon is that Chris Evans plays Captain America in battle. Rated: R “You know, with “The Avengers” itself, “Iron Man” could be a part of S.H.I.E.L.D. he can take these huge elements and find Running Time: N/A the thing that I loved was that it was one “We started looking at the list of char- the balance, so the characters are never watch the movie, scrutiny will be di- Genre: Comedy of the comic books that was a little bit acters in the Marvel Universe that hadn’t lost to the spectacle and visual effects,” rected toward the differences in the steeped in science fiction that, you know, been taken by other studios: Iron Man, Fiege said. “We wanted the film to have comics and the other previous super- Marvel was known for its gritty realism.” Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye amazing sets and incredible action, but hero movies. “The Avengers” has a number of and Black Widow,” Feige said. “And we did not want the tone and humor to “There’s no way you could make a well-known actors such as Robert I thought, ‘Isn’t that interesting; all of be trumped by the spectacular images on movie that looked like a Jon Favreau, ‘The Raven’ Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and these characters happen to form one of the screen.” Kenneth Brown, Joe Johnston, Louie Let- Chris Evans. Although it is expected to the most popular comic book series— “Marvel’s The Avengers” premieres tieri movie,” Whedon said. “You have to consist of actors fighting for the spot- ‘The Avengers.’’” on May 4, and is predicted to be a sum- take from each of them the thing that is light, Whedon disagrees. S.H.I.E.L.D., in the Marvel com- mer blockbuster. As the Avengers’ fans useful and will jive with the rest of them.” “I didn’t have as many problems, be- Box Office ‘Think Like a Man’ ‘The Lucky One’ ‘The Hunger Games’

Rated: PG-13 Rated: PG-13 Rated: PG-13 Director: James McTeigue Starring: John Cusack, Luke Evans Weekend: $33.6 million Weekend: $22.5 million Weekend: $14.6 million Rated: R Running Time: 1 hrs. 43 min. Total Gross: $33.6 million Genre: Thriller Total Gross: $22.5 million Total Gross: $357 million

Center: James Tutten / Valencia Voice; L-R: Murray Close , Courtesy Lionsgate / MCT ; Peter Lovino / Courtesty Twentieth Century / MCT; Diyah Pera / Courtesy Lionsgate / MCT; T-B: Courtesy Warner Bros.; Courtesy of Disney www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES April 23, 2012 12 Upcoming summer movies ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ - May 18 STARRING: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ - May 4 DIRECTED BY: Kirk Jones STARRING: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans RATED: PG-13 DIRECTED BY: Joss Whedon GENRE: Comedy/Drama/Romance RATED: PG-13 GENRE: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi Inspired by The New York Times Bestseller, a star-stud- ded cast which includes Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor each have their Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock own movie and now they’re all back to fight together in and more tells the story of five interconnected couples in The Avengers. Joined by Hawkeye and Black Widow, Nick different scenarios who are going through the experience of Fury (Samuel Jackson) director of S.H.I.E.L.D. gathers the having a baby and lives are turned upside down. team to fight against Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and his army. ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ - May 4 ‘Battleship’ - May 18

STARRING: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith DIRECTED BY: John Madden STARRING: Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson RATED: PG-13 DIRECTED BY: Peter Berg GENRE: Comedy/Drama RATED: PG-13 GENRE: Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller British royalty such as Judi Dench, Bill Nighy andw Maggie Smith play retirees who travel to India expecting Based off the popular board game, a fleet of ships to stay in what is advertised as a newly renovated hotel. are forced to do battle with an armada of unknown However, they find out that the hotel is not as luxurious as origins in order to discover and thwart their destruc- they hoped. Nevertheless, the Marigold Hotel charms its tive goals. way into becoming a memorable place to stay. ‘Dark Shadows’ - May 11 ‘Men In Black III’ - May 25 STARRING: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer DIRECTED BY: Tim Burton STARRING: Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones RATED: PG-13 DIRECTED BY: Barry Sonnenfeld GENRE: Comedy/Fantasy RATED: PG-13 GENRE: Action/Comedy/Sci-Fi Tim Burton and Johnny Depp team up again to bring audiences a vampire flick that rivals others. Depp plays Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are back in black for Barnabas Collins, a vampire imprisoned centuries ago is the third Men in Black movie. Agent J (Smith) travels back set free in the 1970’s, returns to his ancestral home where in time to the 1960’s to stop an alien from assassinating his dysfunctional descendents are in need of protection. friend, Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and changing history.

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Joanna Wiatt. “Disney did a great job keeping ‘Chimpanzee’ captures viewers’ hearts people entertained.” The plot encircled the possible battle between Fred- Oscar faces challenges at young age; shows acts rarely seen in nature dy, the leader of Oscar’s group, versus Scar, whose group was much larger. It was a mere 78 minutes and By Neda Hamdan mood of each scene. Tim Allen, the narrator, contributes expectedly so; any longer than that and movie-goes [email protected] a great deal to the movie by matching dialogue and would have probably become bored or restless. jokes with chimpanzee actions that sync up as if the pri- “‘Chimpanzee’ was really well-done,” said The idea of a movie about a chimpanzee doesn’t mate’s thought were being broadcast to the audience. Kyle Bunt. “I expected it to actually be boring, but seem very appealing at first, but throw in an ex- “I liked that it was natural and it didn’t feel it was excellent.” traordinary act of nature and Tim Allen and you staged,” said Joe Fillipelli. “I expected it to switch to “Chimpanzee” hits all the right points to get to have an entertaining film. “Chimpanzee” is about another animal, but they did a good job.” a viewer’s heart, with laughter, sadness and even a a baby chimp named Oscar who endures very dif- The fact that Disney made this movie is not “Home Improvement” reference from Allen. It gives ficult challenges at a young age, culminating in an doubted, especially when there are references to The you a glimpse of how strange and wonderful nature unexpected act of compassion rarely seen in nature. Lion King, such as the name of the villain chimpan- is, leaving you with a tingling feeling of hope. The orchestral music — along with a 1940s inspira- zee, Scar, or the memorable sun setting in the jungle. tion — helps keep the viewer engaged by dictating the “I thought it was very funny and cute,” said Oscar eats a honeycomb in Disney’s new movie “Chimpanzee.” App of the Week: Circle Me

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EC-2143 CC UG ad2.indd 1 1/31/12 2:19 PM www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES April 23, 2012 13 Cable network hits profitable course History Channel adds shows, gains more viewers some time, it was sarcastically referred to as “The Hitler Channel” for its seeming By David Hiltbrand TV’s heightened narrative style. fixation with German military in WWII. The Philadelphia Inquirer “It gets to the general tension of how It was all Nazis all the time. to exhibit historians who tend to work in By 2008 when the cable company’s It’s a long and twisty trail that nuance and complexity in a medium that name was officially shortened to History, leads from Alexander the Great to Larry favors absolutes and dramatic contrasts,” a seismic shift had begun. The previous the Cable Guy, but the History Channel says Paul Steege, an associate professor year, the channel had introduced “Ice would gladly travel it again. of history at Villanova University. “There Road Truckers,” which focused on long- The cable outlet launched on New is a conflict there that is not always rec- haul drivers working in brutal condi- Year’s Day in 1995 with lofty aspirations oncilable.” tions north of the Arctic Circle. befitting its name. It offered a library of And the scholarly stuff was a bust Cheap, macho and sticky no matter documentaries about everything from from a business point of view far too ex- how many times you showed it. On basic Carey “Big Daddy” Hall stars in season three of ‘Ice Road Truckers’ is a consummate professional. the Precambrian era to the Crusades to pensive and time-consuming to produce, cable, that’s a stand-up triple. the Korean War. limited in appeal and absolutely dor- “Ice Road Truckers” was manifestly lion), “American Pickers” (5.2 million) landscape shift,” says Matt McAllister, Ladies and gentlemen, we have dis- mant in repeat airings. a reality show although History insisted and “Swamp People” (4.6 million) draw professor of media studies at Penn State. covered the cure for insomnia. So the channel cast about for pastimes it was the forerunner of an entirely new more viewers than some primetime net- “You can only hope the original meaning The subject matter was too dry for that were proven crowd pleasers. For genre, “American originals.” By any work shows. They draw more male view- in your logo doesn’t mean so much. The name, it was a hit. ers than almost all network shows. M in MTV of course stands for Music. But And History saw a clear path into a History’s lineup is flypaper to young- they don’t really play music anymore,” profitable future. er men (18-34). The channel ranks second he continues. “It’s almost as if the M is “We’re a ratings-driven business and in cable only to ESPN. And advertisers meaningless in the era of Jersey Shore.” at some point volume has to come into will pay a premium to reach that demo- So just how flexible are the History play,” says Nancy Dubuc, the channel’s graphic which is harder to find on TV boundaries? GM who designed its more contempo- than Jimmy Hoffa. “Five years ago I would have said rary, series based strategy. Those profits in turn go to pay for you absolutely may not do reality com- “We easily could have stayed a small- prestige programming like “Vietnam,” petition shows; now we have two,” says er niche player,” says Dubuc, “But the an ambitious HD project, and “Gettys- Dubuc, referring to “Full Metal Jousting” more successful we are in attracting au- burg,” the 3-D Civil War extravaganza and “Top Shot.” “So I’m leery of naming dience and advertisers, the more we can produced by Tony and Ridley Scott that things we’ll never do.” invest in programming.” won four Emmys. A wise resolution. Just weeks after The roster of “American originals” The channel still takes scorn for mak- this interview, the channel announced it mushroomed: “Ax Men,” “Mud Cats,” ing a mockery of its mandate. would venture for the first time in 2013 “Big Shrimpin’,” “Only in America with But History isn’t the first cable outlet into scripted drama series with “Vi- Larry the Cable Guy.” to change on the fly in pursuit of better kings,” the adventures of Ragnar Loth- In the last six years, viewership of numbers. brock. the channel has nearly doubled. Its most “MTV is a great example of a channel History is always evolving. Richard “The Appraiser” Harrision stars in the History channel’s ‘Pawn Stars’, owns a pawn shop. popular series “Pawn Stars” (5.8 mil- that branded itself and then saw the TV — MCT Campus

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5/1 Escape the Fate and Attack Attack! House of Blues 5:00 p.m.

5/3 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Amway Center 7:30 p.m.

5/16 - 5/28 5/3 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival The Fray Various Locations Hard Rock Live 8:00 p.m.

5/4 5/6 All American Rejects 4th Annual Documentary Showcase The Beacham Visual Arts Building Auditorium 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

5/7 Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Hard Rock Live 5/18 8:00 p.m. Lisa Lampanelli 4/17 - 5/13 Hard Rock Live Disney presents The Lion King - Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre 5/8 8:00 p.m. Sundays : 1 p.m. (ends May 13th) Whitechapel Sundays : 6:30 p.m. (ends May 6th) House of Blues Saturdays : 2 p.m. (ends May 13th) 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 8 5/8 p.m. (ends May 13th) Ziggy Marley Hard Rock Live 5/22 8:00 p.m. CPR Training Room 130 UTC 360 Daily 5/15 University of Central Florida American Ghost Adventures Jane’s Addiction 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Orange County Regional History Center 8 p.m.-10 p.m. House of Blues 6:30 p.m.

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Hicks and the other UCF hitters will have Knights baseball ranks up their work cut out for them, as Memphis has two very good starting pitchers. LHP, Sam — Continued from page 1 6.1 shutout innings earned him his sixth win Moll, leads all starters with a 2.32, and has of the season. made eight quality starts. RHP, Dan Lang- Rooney found himself in uncharted wa- “That’s the story of the weekend as far as field, who leads the team with five wins and ters, as the usually automatic closer, Joe Rog- I’m concerned,” said Rooney of Lively. “He 77 strikeouts, will follow Moll. ers, blew his first save of the season. Brian hasn’t started in a long time; we put him on Fri- The seventh rank for UCF ties an all-time Adkins entered the game after Rogers, shut day night and he puts up all of those zeroes.” program record for highest ranking. They down the Green Wave offense, and earned The Knights will stay home this week- have also moved up to the 11th spot on the his third win of the season. end, after going 5-1 the last two weekends Collegiate Baseball Newspaper rankings, “Once the game was tied, Brian was it,” on the road. UCF will welcome Memphis to and have a top-15 RPI in the nation. said Rooney of Adkins, who was bumped town for a three game series, as the Knights “I think we have an opportunity to from the starting rotation for sophomore, will look to improve their already stellar 12-3 do something special,” said Rooney. “We Ben Lively. “I told Brian, ‘Look, you’ve just conference record. The 12 conference wins is knew if we played a quality brand of base- got to look at it like it’s a start,’ because that’s a school record, with nine still left to play. ball then we’d have an opportunity to be a how I looked at in my mind.” “It’s going to be a test having a full week successful team.” Lively, who began the season in the start- off. I’m not sure we’ve had that all season,” said Though Rooney has changed up his rota- ing rotation, struggled in his last few out- preseason conference player of the year, D.J. tion frequently the past few weekends, it ap- ings, but had a tremendous bounce back ap- Hicks. “We’ve heard a little bit about their Fri- pears as if he is going to stick with the three pearance Friday night. The Knights’ lone run day night guy; he throws pretty hard. But, we’ll pitchers (Lively, Chris Matulis, Ray Hanson) Friday night was all they needed, as Lively’s hear more about them as the week goes on.” that helped UCF sweep Tulane.

Far left: D.J. Hicks hits his 10th home run of the season. He leads the nation with 56 RBIs. Center left: Brian Adkins came through for the Knights on extra innings on Saturday. Top: LHP Pitcher Joe Rogers blew his first save of the season Saturday against Tulane. Bryan Levine / Valencia Voice www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS April 23, 2012 17 NFL Draft Preview: South divisions Looking ahead at who Tampa Bay, Jacksonville will draft

By Sam Farmer Baltimore, and that means Indianapolis sion, they need to ratchet up the rush Los Angeles Times will seek at least one disruptive defen- on the edges. Their top three ends ac- sive tackle and some capable corners. counted for a combined 91/2 sacks last The draft will be held Thursday, Fri- With the seventh pick, the Jaguars season. Of course, having cornerbacks day and Saturday in New York. Times are in position to get a pass rusher, a top- who can cover is essential to bumping up NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the shelf receiver, or potentially trade down those sacks. In the first round, the Titans needs for each team by division. Today, for more picks. They would like a defen- should be able to land one of the better the South divisions: sive end who could match the produc- receivers, someone who can complement tion of Jeremy Mincey, whose eight sacks injury-prone Kenny Britt. AFC South last season more than doubled any team- Even though they won the AFC South mate’s total. To truly judge second-year and reached the playoffs for the first Stanford’s Andrew Luck might not quarterback Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville time, the Texans would have been more telegraph his passes, but the Colts do. needs to get some targets. Jarett Dillard formidable if quarterback Matt Schaub They informed him a week before the and Mike Thomas combined for only 73 was not sidelined (foot injury in Game draft that he’ll be the No. 1 overall pick. catches last season. 10). The most conspicuous change on New Coach Chuck Pagano wants to in- If the Titans want to turn up the heat defense is the loss of DE Mario Williams, stall a defense similar to the one he ran in on the young quarterbacks in this divi- who signed with Buffalo. The Texans still have good outside backers in Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed, but look for them to add depth there. Above: Trent Richardson is a prime candidate for the Tampa Bay Bucs to take with the fifth pick. Left: The Jaguars struggled on defense last year, so they might draft Melvin Ingram to upgrade. NFC South cate last year’s draft success, they’ll be ceiver panned out in a big way. Atlanta No matter what Cleveland does with happy. They used the top pick on Cam will probably pick up some help for its the fourth pick, the Buccaneers are in a Newton, the league’s offensive rookie offensive line since it allowed 84 quarter- great spot at No. 5. They will likely be of the year. With the ninth pick, they back hits last season, seventh-most be- in position to grab LSU cornerback Mor- will mull over a run-stopping defen- hind six non-playoff teams. ris Claiborne or Alabama running back sive tackle, considering the Panthers Good thing for the Saints their ros- Trent Richardson. Corner is key because were trampled last season. Another re- ter is solid, because they have only five of the uncertain future of Aqib Talib, ceiver for Newton would be a plus, al- picks, the first coming in Round 3. As part whom the team reportedly is shopping, though they could fill that need later. of the bounty punishment, they lost sec- and Tampa Bay needs a running back The Falcons can sit on their hands for ond-round selections in 2012 and 2013. who can take the burden off (or replace) the first round. Unless they trade, their They are likely to look for help along the the one-dimensional and fumble-prone first of six picks is the 23rd selection of offensive and defensive lines, and they LeGarrette Blount. Round 2. The Julio Jones trade a year ago should be in position to find some. If the Panthers can nearly dupli- left the cupboard bare, although that re- — MCT Campus

Left: C. Aluka Berry, The State / MCT,; Right: Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times / MCT www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS April 23, 2012 18 Pitcher perfect Sox’s Humber joins historic list

By Mark Gonzales who pitched better than his Chicago Tribune 2004 first-round distinction with the Mets. SEATTLE — For only a few “I don’t know what Phil- seconds Saturday, Philip Hum- ip Humber is doing in this ber’s perfect game bid was out list,” Humber said of the list of his hands. of pitchers who have thrown “Go get it,” Humber said as perfect games, including for- catcher A.J. Pierzynski chased mer teammate Mark Buehrle. down an errant slider that “I have no idea what my name pinch-hitter Brendan Ryan is doing there. But I’m thankful Phillip Humber acknowledges was ruled to have swung at. it’s there.” the crowd after his perfect game. “Throw him out.” In his second start of the As soon as Pierzynski re- season, Humber pitched like times, capped by Pierzynski’s treated and completed his a bona fide ace. Relying on a throw to first. throw to first base to complete sharp slider, Humber tied his “It takes a lot of confidence the 27th consecutive out, the career high with nine strike- in your stuff to do that, and latest chapter in Humber’s outs and needed exception- he had that confidence,” Rios amazing ascent was completed. al defensive help only three said. “It was a good effort with Just 15 months after him and A.J.” Humber had to earn “My wife (Kristan) his way onto the Sox’s is nine months’ preg- 2011 opening-day ros- nant, and I was mak- ter, Humber threw the ing sure she didn’t 21st perfect game in give birth when I was major league history pitching,” said Hum- with an efficient 4-0 ber, who also called victory over the Mari- his father shortly af- ners. ter the game. “Lot of Despite protests by friends, people need Ryan over home plate to share this moment umpire Brian Runge’s with because a lot of Nearby. Online. call, the Sox’s players them helped me along ucfvalenciawest.com ucfvalenciaosceola.com poured onto the field the way.” 407.582.5500 407.582.4190 to mob Humber, 29, — MCT Campus 1109RGC878-11/11

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By Mike Anthony The Hartford Courant, Conn.

There were no surprising announce- ments Thursday afternoon at Thompson-

Larry Brown talks to the media during his introductory press conference Monday morning. Boling Arena. Pat Summitt had stepped down as Tennessee basketball coach the day before and longtime assistant and former player Holly Warlick had imme- Brown returns again diately been named her successor. But minutes into the event, held on Hall of fame coach comes back for the court named in her honor and filled with reflection and appreciation of her one more stint with Southern Methodist legendary career, Summitt stood and called for Warlick, who then made her By Kate Hairopoulos rying a banner that read: “Welcome to way down to the stage. Dallas Morning News town Larry Brown.” “It is now time to turn over my Brown met with SMU’s current whistle to you,” Summitt said, placing SMU introduced Hall of Famer Lar- players this morning. Doherty actually that whistle around Warlick’s neck. nosed in May 2011 with early-onset de- ball accomplishments. So did univer- ry Brown as its new men’s basketball sat in on the meeting. It was a classy, heartfelt gesture that mentia, Alzheimer’s type. Thursday’s sity chancellor Jimmy Cheek. But they coach during a Monday afternoon cel- Brown said that among the changes made this development all the more press conference was not to deliver focused mostly on her success off the ebration outside of Moody Coliseum. in college athletics that he must adjust real, showed that Summitt is as com- news, but instead to honor and reflect court, where as head coach emeritus Brown, 71, was hired Thursday af- to is text messaging. fortable as she can be not only with and appreciate. No one in college bas- Summitt’s work will continue. ter a 37-day search by SMU. “I’m just learning how to text,” her replacement, but also with the next ketball history, men’s or women’s, has “I made a choice to challenge my- “I hope he got a message from God Brown said. “I think I’m going to have chapter in her life. won more games than Summitt, whose self to step up my game each and ev- late and decided that I was the right to get really proficient in that.” “It’s never a good time, but you career record looks like this: 1,098-208, ery day,” Summitt said. “I will take this one,” Brown joked of SMU athletic di- Brown said that he filled in the cur- have to find a time that you think is the eight national titles, 18 Final Fours, same attitude into my new role as head rector Steve Orsini. “I don’t care if I rent SMU players on his background, right time,” said Summitt, smiling and 16 SEC regular season and conference coach emeritus and continue to teach was the second, third or fourth choice, though they were blank when he men- relaxed throughout. “And that is now.” tournament championships. our players the same commitment.” I couldn’t be at a better spot at a time in tioned he played for Frank McGuire It is well known why Summitt, who Athletic director Dave Hart said “I can promise you ladies,” Sum- my life than right here.” and mentioned Henry Iba. turns 60 in June, is calling an end to her he could speak for hours about Sum- mitt said. “I’m here for you.” A plane flew over the festivities car- — MCT Campus 38-year coaching career. She was diag- mitt’s Hall of Fame career and basket- ­— MCT Campus

Left: Kye R. Lee, Dallas Morning News / MCT www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS April 23, 2012 20 World Peace not so peaceful Likely faces suspension after blatant elbow to Harden’s head

By Jill Painter and a sure-fire upcoming suspension. got really emotional and excited, and it Daily News, Los Angeles The left swinging elbow that connect- was unfortunate that James had to get ed with the side of the Thunder forward’s hit with an unintentional elbow,” World Metta World Peace walked out of the head -causing wincing in slow-motion Peace said. “I hope he’s OK. The Thun- locker room Sunday with headphones on replays -probably just knocked the Lak- der, they’re playing for a championship and a Lakers official by his side. ers out of any real playoff run, too. this year, so I hope he’s OK, and I apolo- The official was there to protect him from World Peace issued a statement after gize to the Thunder and James Harden.” questions about the vicious elbow he used the game, but took no questions. He didn’t apologize to his teammates to knock Oklahoma City forward James “During that play I just dunked on or say much at halftime or after the game. Harden to the floor, earning him an ejection (Kevin) Durant and (Serge) Ibaka and I “I don’t think he needs to apologize to our players,” Lakers center Andrew Bynum said. “I have to take a look,” Kupchak said of the elbow. “It’s a flagrant foul-2, so the NBA will take a look (Sunday night). If there’s going to be something, we’ll find out about it (today).” One elbow doesn’t take away all the good World Peace has done in three years with the Lakers. For the most part, he has been on his best behavior on and off the court and done wonders for the mental health community. Metta World Peace elbows James Harden on his head. World Peace was ejected for the low blow. You can see in the replay that World Peace saw someone in his peripheral vi- ing the game ...” “All you guys know him,” Bryant sion, and he used his elbow to get that World Peace is a repeat offender, said. “He’s such a sweet guy.” player away from him. Artest probably meaning instead of two or three games A sweet guy who lost his head for a mo- didn’t know whether he’d be knocking he could get seven, or the duration of the ment. He could’ve severely injured Hard- Durant in the chest or Harden in the head, first Lakers playoff series. en, who seemed to be OK, but he definitely but his intent to smack someone was clear. When Bryant was asked if the elbow cost the Lakers a legitimate playoff push. After the game, World Peace took to would cause people to think of the old “It was a bad play,” Durant said. Twitter and said: “Hope James Hardin Artest -- the one involved in the nasty “Hopefully, Ron didn’t do it intentionally (sic) is ok ... I remember when I was hit brawl between Indiana and Detroit eight or have any malicious intentions on that.” by Marc Gasol the same way. I was spit- years ago -- he replied by asking if one Metta World ... Peace out. Thunder’s James Harden on the floor in pain after being fouled hard by Laker Metta World Peace. ting up blood and had a headache dur- play would change that. ­— MCT Campus

Left: Wally Skalij, Los Angeles Times / MCT; Right: Michael Goulding, Orange County Register / MCT