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Nov. 10 2010 VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 14 VALENCIAVOICE.COM Official Student Media of Valencia Community College

A masked man ducks and dodges between dingy streets and alleyways, seeking to vanquish evil wherever it appears. His gadgets are ready, his fighting skills honed, and his costume complete. He is the superhero of Winter Park, Master Legend. But unlike his inked counterparts of Marvel and DC, Master Legend is very real. He is part of the growing international community of real life superheroes who have, in recent years, gained popularity due to the slew of comic movies that have been flooding the mainstream market. But the overall message of these masked heroes is much bigger than mere imitation and role-playing. “The real life superhero thing is about getting out there, being ready to fight evil, jumping into action and putting your life on the line if you have to,” said Master Legend. “You have to accept that fact as a superhero.” Continued on page 9 PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 7 FEATURES 9 SPORTS 13 NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 2

Contents Latin American Student Association brings cultures together JFK nephew speaks at Rollins College Students played a game of limbo, The general gossip of people, places and 3 things with Paige Branson lots of food and crazy hats!! Diversity on 5 campus “Holidays are always my favor- ite time of the year...Whether it’s John F. Kennedy’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines, 10 ‘Superheroes Anony- or even birthdays...My family and I nephew visits Rollins mous’ director speaks are always celebrating family traditions!” -PB College! Tuskers back 14 in race Book Watch: “Nature is the infrastructure of our community.” Harry Potter Quidditch -Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Superheroes!! “I personally believe that we should all be more aware and concerned with about being better ‘energy entre- Director Ben Goldman preneurs!” - PB produces a documentary about real life superheroes...Will Zombies be Upcoming movies: next? 1. Unstoppable - 11/12 “Southern Gothic ideas, court proceed- “A superhero at Valencia.... ings, protests and capital punishment.... 2. Morning Glory - 11/12 Do you know ‘That Guy’?!” This sounds like a great book!” -PB 3. The Next Three Days - 11/19 -PB 4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows “I cannot wait for the X-Box 360 updates with ESPN release of the new Harry Paige: I think we should create a team at Valencia..Don’t Potter movie!” -PB “I never have time to play you think that would be epic? games and i’ve never had Veronica: I’m down!! an interest but from what I hear...Xbox 360 has tons of Paige: Really? great games!” -PB

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Kennedy encourages the ACHIEVEMENTS: — Harvard University graduate. community to conserve — Holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Law. — His published books are “Crimes Against Nature” (2004), “St. Francis of By Veronica Figueroa Assisi: A Life of Joy” (2005), “The Riverkeepers” (1997), and “Judge Frank M. [email protected] Johnson, Jr: A Biography” (1977).

Nephew of late president John F. Kennedy, — Helped lead the fight to turn back the anti-environmental legislation Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was present at Rollins during the 104th Congress. College for its Winter Park Institute event last Thursday night. — Named one of “Time” magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success “Nature is the infrastructure of our commu- helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. nity,” Kennedy began. John F. Kennedy, Jr. was introduced by Lewis Duncan, Rollins’ fourteenth president, as a “de- fender of the environment.” Kennedy, Jr. has been a environmental activist for over 25 years. Kennedy shared a testimony of a trip he made to the Appalachian Mountains. He said that during the Bush administration Get down to 1.4 million acres of that area had been flat- Veronica Figueroa / Valencia Voice tened by 22-story high drag-lines. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. spoke to the Rollins College audi- business with “They are cutting down one of the richest ence about environmental issues, Thursday night. ecosystems in our country that has over 80 dominant tree species,” he said. His perfect solution to conserve energy is Columbia College. He expressed in his lecture that global to build a national marketplace that rewards warming and the acidification of the ocean good behavior, which would be efficiency. are two of the greatest environmental issues “Every American can be turned into an energy “Columbia College’s price was right, schedule that the Earth is facing. entrepreneur.” was perfect and location was convenient. “According to a ten year study, most fresh The Rollins College Winter Park Institute is Columbia College had everything I was looking for and more.” water fish have a dangerous amount of mercu- a program very similar to Valencia Commu- ry in them,” he said. “Most of the key creatures nity College’s Visions and Voices. They are Marie Linda Celestin ‘06 in the ocean need a certain pH level in the wa- both programs in which intellectuals from a Bachelor’s degree in business administration ter in order to form shells. When we make the broad range of expertise come and share with water acidic, our oceans will become impover- the students or teach master classes. On campus. Online. Or both. ished and most of these species will cease to To find out more about Kennedy’s activism, exist. This is all happening very fast.” go to robertfkennedyjr.com. Toll free: (877) 999-9876 • www.ccis.edu/realpeople 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 7 FEATURES 9 SPORTS 13 NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 4 UCF Cheaters By Don Lee and Christi Parsons Tribune Washington Bureau Surge in jobs comes as Obama departs for trip By Luis Zaragoza ANNUAL recovery may be regaining some of the five years, but his Asia trip, which in- Close to 600 students in a senior-level busi- The Orlando Sentinel Jobless 10 9.3% momentum lost in the spring. cludes pursuing a free trade agreement ness course at University of Central Florida must 8 The decline of the construction indus- with South Korea and dealing with retake a midterm exam after a professor was rate 6 The U.S. economy last month unex- 4 try showed signs of bottoming, manu- the contentious issue of China's cur- tipped off to cheating on a midterm exam. 4.2% pectedly produced the biggest burst of Percent of civilian 2 facturing continued to expand, and rency at the Group of 20 summit, will Students who admit to cheating will be given labor force that new jobs since last spring, raising hopes 0 auto sales were stronger than expected. be fraught with political risks, both the chance to complete the course if they attend is unemployed, ’99 ’09 an ethics seminar, Professor Richard Quinn told of stronger hiring ahead and giving a by month, Meantime, the Federal Reserve's an- abroad and at home. students Those who don’t step forward will be boost to President Barack Obama as he seasonally nouncement Wednesday that it plans to Much of the trip's message will be found out anyway, Quinn promised during an embarked on a 10-day trip to Asia that adjusted: 9.6% buy an additional $600 billion in Trea- crafted for a domestic audience. The emotional lecture. will focus on creating new opportuni- sury bonds to stimulate spending and White House is working on making 10 The incident, Quinn told students, has left him ties for American workers. investment also has added to hopes of a statements and generating pictures “physically ill, absolutely disgusted” and “com- But Friday's jobs report laid bare the 8 stronger recovery. and videos that stress the central mis- pletely disillusioned” after 20 years of teaching. underlying challenge the president 6 Obama said Friday before depart- sion for the next two years: Obama's All the students, even those who didn’t cheat, faces as he tries to rev up the sluggish ing for India, the first stop on the Asia search for jobs. 4 must take the rewritten midterm exam by mid- economy as well as his own political swing, that the latest employment re- In India, Obama will be accompanied night Wednesday. Students who are found not fortunes after Tuesday's Republican 2 port was heartening. He noted that the by a large delegation of U.S. corporate to have cheated will be able to keep the higher landslide in the midterm congressional 0 private sector has added jobs for ten executives. The White House is hoping score of the two. elections: Obama remains committed Oct. Oct. straight months, including more than to have specific announcements about An investigation is under way to determine to the idea that the key to prosperity ’09 ’10 100,000 in each of the last four months, business deals consummated during how students got their hands on the exam for Americans is greater participation © 2010 MCT while also acknowledging that the job- the president's travels, including the key in advance. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in the global economy, but he has yet less rate remained "unacceptably high." possible sale of as many as 10 Boeing Someone anonymously dropped off a copy of to convince millions of Americans that Now, with little chance of getting a C-17 military transport planes to the In- the exam key at Quinn’s office not long after the his strategy will return them to finan- The economy needs to create about 7.5 newly Republican-controlled House dian government. exam was given earlier this month. cial security. million jobs to reach the pre-recession to support major new spending pro- From India, Obama will move on to Quinn reviewed exam scores and discovered "You look at the (American) public level _ and it will most likely have to do grams, and the Fed having fired what Indonesia, then South Korea for the it is likely that one-third of the students in the strategic management course cheated. anxiety about globalization and out- so with fiscal stimulus dollars running may be its last shot to stimulate the G-20 large economies' summit, and end But he did toss the exam scores for everybody. sourcing and jobs _ they're all con- out and policy options sharply reduced economy, Obama is turning to overseas with meetings in Japan of the 21-mem- Faculty members have rewritten the midterm - nected," said Thea Lee, policy director after the Republican sweep of the mid- markets in the hopes of creating more ber Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. 200 questions - so the exam key for the original at the AFL-CIO in Washington. "That's term elections. jobs through exports. Obama will seek to build and solidify test is useless. what we heard over and over when we More than a year after the official end "It's also absolutely clear that one relations with an increasingly important The final exam still to be given has also been knocked on thousands of doors during of the recession, the number of jobless of the keys to creating jobs is to open region on a broad level, including secu- rewritten, Quinn told students. the political season." workers in October remained at near- markets to American goods made by rity, but the main purpose is economic. “The days of being able to find a new way Despite the addition of 151,000 new ly 15 million people, with more than 6 American workers," Obama said Fri- Most of the 151,000 jobs created last to cheat the system are over,” Quinn told stu- jobs in October, the nation's unemploy- million unemployed for more than six day. "Our prosperity depends not just month have come from temporary-help dents. “This type of behavior cannot, will not ment rate remained stuck at 9.6 percent months. on consuming things, but also on being firms, health and education services, be tolerated.” for the third month in a row. And wel- At the same time, Friday's jobs re- the maker of things. and restaurants, mostly service posi- “It’s disappointing these actions took place,” come as the new jobs were, they still sug- port capped a week of generally posi- In his January State of the Union ad- tions that don't pay as well. UCF spokesman Grant Heston said. gested a long, pain-filled road ahead. tive economic news that suggested the dress he pledged to double exports in –MCT Campus NEWS NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 5

START Thinking AheAd. Diversity on campus START RAiSing youR expecTATionS. VCC clubs host event bringing cultural traditions together START Above The ReST.

Taylor Weiss / Valencia Voice The Latin American Student Association hosted a game of limbo, while the Japanese Charmorro Culture club handed out information on Tuesday, Nov. 2 on the West campus. START5 RiSing To The occASion.

By Sabrina Alvarez kemia fundraising organization, “Pasta for START TAKING ON CHALLENGES. [email protected] Pennies.” sponsored by Olive Garden. Each club sold treats with the theme of their Valencia has always been known for its diver- holiday either for a dollar or a volunteer do- START ReAching youR goAlS. sity of cultures. But this time, instead of show- nation. And after the donation was given ing countries that people are from and giving you would be given a sticker to stick on your START becoming A leAdeR. samples of their traditional foods they wanted “Passport.” to take it a step further and share with every- At one booth they were selling red roses for SM one the traditional holidays that are celebrated a dollar for the celebration of “White Day” in START STRong. in their country of heritage. Japan. Ant George, vice president of the Film Pro- Chris Ortega who is part of the “Japanese There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. enroll in the Army RoTc duction club said, “We did this event in order Chamorro Culture” club said, “It’s a counter leader’s Training course at ucF and you will be ready for life after college. Because when you attend this 4-week leadership development to open up minds and expose holidays that part to Valentine’s Day, males will give in return course, you will take on new challenges and adventures. you will also people are not aware about, and it’s for a good three times as much as girls gave them for Val- be on course for a career as an Army officer. cause also.” entine’s Day.” To get started, contact cpT Tali hillsgrove, ucF Army RoTc. call 407-823-5383 or email [email protected]. Many clubs gave their time to put this event The “Latin American Student Association” together in order for it to run smoothly. Ev- was celebrating Cinco de Mayo. They had som- erything turned out as planned, students were breros and piñatas for their holiday decorations. plAnning on TRAnSFeRRing? BecoMe An ARMy oFFiceR While you eARn youR ucF DegRee! having fun participating in every station and As for the public, they had games such as pin on START ThiS SuMMeR WiTh ARMy RoTc pAiD SuMMeR leADeRShip TRAining.

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By Don Lee and Christi Parsons “You look at the (American) public anxiety about Tribune Washington Bureau globalization and outsourcing and jobs _ they’re all connected,” said Thea Lee, policy director at the AFL- WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy last month CIO in Washington. “That’s what we heard over and unexpectedly produced the biggest burst of new over when we knocked on thousands of doors dur- jobs since last spring, raising hopes of stronger hiring ing the political season.” ahead and giving a boost to President Barack Obama Despite the addition of 151,000 new jobs in October, as he embarked on a 10-day trip to Asia that will focus the nation’s unemployment rate remained stuck at 9.6 on creating new opportunities for American workers. percent for the third month in a row. And welcome as But Friday’s jobs report laid bare the underlying the new jobs were, they still suggested a long, pain- challenge the president faces as he tries to rev up the filled road ahead. The economy needs to create about sluggish economy as well as his own political fortunes 7.5 million jobs to reach the pre-recession level _ and it after Tuesday’s Republican landslide in the midterm will most likely have to do so with fiscal stimulus dol- congressional elections: Obama remains committed lars running out and policy options sharply reduced to the idea that the key to prosperity for Americans after the Republican sweep of the midterm elections. Olivier Douliery / Abaca Press / MCT is greater participation in the global economy, but he More than a year after the official end of the reces- President Barack Obama backed by members of his economic team as he speaks on a report on jobs and un- has yet to convince millions of Americans that his sion, the number of jobless workers in October re- employment at the White House. strategy will return them to financial security. mained at nearly 15 million people, with more than 6 million unemployed for more than six months. including more than 100,000 in each of the last four with South Korea and dealing with the contentious At the same time, Friday’s jobs report capped a months, while also acknowledging that the jobless issue of China’s currency at the Group of 20 summit, week of generally positive economic news that sug- rate remained “unacceptably high.” will be fraught with political risks _ both abroad and gested the recovery may be regaining some of the Now, with little chance of getting a newly Repub- at home. momentum lost in the spring. lican-controlled House to support major new spend- Much of the trip’s message will be crafted for a The decline of the construction industry showed ing programs _ and the Fed having fired what may domestic audience. The White House is working on signs of bottoming, manufacturing continued to ex- be its last shot to stimulate the economy _ Obama is making statements and generating pictures and vid- pand, and auto sales were stronger than expected. turning to overseas markets in the hopes of creating eos that stress the central mission for the next two Meantime, the Federal Reserve’s announcement more jobs through exports. years: Obama’s search for jobs. Wednesday that it plans to buy an additional $600 “It’s also absolutely clear that one of the keys to In India, Obama will be accompanied by a large billion in Treasury bonds to stimulate spending and creating jobs is to open markets to American goods delegation of U.S. corporate executives. The White investment also has added to hopes of a stronger re- made by American workers,” Obama said Friday. House is hoping to have specific announcements covery. “Our prosperity depends not just on consuming about business deals consummated during the presi- Obama said Friday before departing for India, the things, but also on being the maker of things.” dent’s travels, including the possible sale of as many Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel / MCT first stop on the Asia swing, that the latest employ- In his January State of the Union address he as 10 Boeing C-17 military transport planes to the In- Union members chant as they march around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida, Monday, Sep- ment report was heartening. He noted that the pri- pledged to double exports in five years, but his Asia dian government. tember 6, 2010. vate sector has added jobs for ten straight months, trip, which includes pursuing a free trade agreement –MCT Campus PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 7 FEATURES 9 SPORTS 13 NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 7

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POLL Costumes What do you think of people who dress don’t make heroes up and act like superheroes in real life?

By Rofkens Petit-Homme [email protected]

Look, it’s a bird; no it’s a plane. Actually, it’s your friendly neighborhood superhero. Yes, sir, there are heroes all around us. From public service officials, corner store cashiers, maybe even a family friend over the phone. Imagine going into work with a bright lime-green jacket and a huge stop sign that no one reads or follows. On a fall afternoon a few years ago an elderly man about 75-years-old did. The small three hour shift started with the elementary bells ringing “They’re really nerdy, social- “In a way it’s ridiculous, but “If that’s what makes them happy, “If they were just walking down to signal the end of the school day, multiple school children quickly ly awkward, and deprived of it’s kind of cool how they’re put- it’s fine with me. It’s fine with me, just the street, I’d be pretty weirded looking to escape the dungeons, their brains completely drained by friends. Probably outcasts grow- ting humor into it; making people don’t karate chop me or anything.” out. But if I knew more about the enemy known as time. ing up. It sounds like a cult.” laugh. I wouldnt do it though.” them, I think I’d be interested. ” As time unfolded more and more students escaped and walked to- — Karan Manghnani — Dianna Graniela — Dennis Galarza —Agnes Fransisco wards the end of the school to travel across the two lane road. More Business administration, West, Biology, West Business management, West Film, West, East and more cars seemed to emerge, all but some of them following the 20 mph speed limit. As the elderly man thought that it would be another simple and un- eventful day, the driver of a blue sedan switched lanes onto the empty traffic lane, heading directly towards a distracted fourth grader. The crossing guard, seeing this, began to run towards the unsus- pecting child. The child hearing the shouts of his friends looked up to see the car headed straight for him. 75 and agile picked up the fourth grader and ran two steps to fall to the grassy plain near the road. Blue and smooth continued to ride effortless through the traffic on the oncoming lane. Dressing up is natural, becoming a hero takes something else, maybe even a stop sign. “It sounds like fun. As long as “Whatever floats their boat and “It’s pretty cool. I wouldn’t do it “They’re just like everyone else To an ex-college linebacker/grandpa, I say to you sir, “With great col- you’re not causing chaos, and makes them happy. This is Amer- though. But I wouldn’t mind help- only they’re helping from behind a ors comes great responsibility.” helping the community, it’s good. ica. I gave five years so people ing with community service. I think mask. If there is a problem, they’re People just seem to forget sometimes, real heroes sometimes have Kind of wierd, but cool.” could have that right.” that’s important.” the ones who actually do something superpowers. — Melissa Somwaru — Quinton Hagan — Morjorie Droz about it.” — Fransisco Vega

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Originally from New Orleans, Louisi- me though, that's just another day.” for this unconventional humanitarian. ana, Master Legend has been a masked Some may see his caped crusading as “The world can see that there are people hero for well over 28 years, and in such mere child's play, but to him it’s all part of out there that really do care, and who are All photos by Russell Griner, Valencia Voice Valencia All photos by Russell Griner, time has managed to find the world’s first his daily life. His dedication to the super- willing to fight evil,” said Master Legend. non-profit superhero organization, Team hero lifestyle makes it difficult to have a “Some people may laugh, but hey.” Justice, Inc. weekly scheduled job, so he makes his liv- Being a superhero has also affected his His first act of super-heroics was in sec- ing doing property management and tree social life and personal relationships. Al- ond-grade. In an attempt to stop a class- though many of his close friends believe in room bully while remaining anonymous, his cause, he has lost friends and family the prepubescent Master Legend fashioned who could not understand or accept his together a mask and an emblem clad shirt calling, including his former wife, who and physically confronted the boy. After divorced the crime fighter more than 12 successfully vanquishing his first villain, years ago. Master Legend had found his calling as a “I have a 16 year-old daughter,” said masked crime fighter. Master Legend. “She really doesn't “I feel that this is the best way I can have much to do with me. She doesn't serve a good purpose in this life,” said really know much about what I do. Master Legend. Her mama has made it so I hardly get A majority of the work he has done in- to see her anymore.” volves acts of community service and aid Unlike other superheroes, Master Leg- for the homeless, such as food, clothes end believes he has a very clear message and blanket donations and gift drives about the direction society has taken and for children during the holiday season. that society’s biggest problem is “the greed But the work isn't always easy for the of the rich.” 44-year-old hero. Although not against the idea of phys- “I'm the guy walking the streets in the ical confrontation, as evident by the dangerous parts of town with some many tools and gadgets he has made- food and a jacket for somebody,” he including the Iron Fist, the Master said. “I go to places scarier than you'll Blaster and the Legend Bomb, Master see in the movies.” removal services. Legend believes that there are better dealers and corralling crack-heads for Legend has truly made an impact on Claiming to have been in more than He believes that a regular job would alternatives to dealing with his com- this superhero. When not on patrol, Mas- his community and has even been com- 1,000 fist fights, shot twice and involved in hinder him from being able to help the munity's problems. ter Legend enjoys playing guitar, danc- memorated for his actions by the Orange numerous gang battles, Master Legend is community when disaster strikes and “One of the best ways to prevent crime ing with pretty women, eating crawfish County Sheriff’s Office. And although not your average volunteer and is certainly villains appear. Master Legend doesn’t is to prevent desperation,” said Master and having a few beers. he does not know where his heroics will used to danger. hesitate to jump into action when and Legend. “That’s one of the reasons why “I may be a superhero, but I'm not take him, he is confident he will always “Some people would be traumatized to where he is needed. I help the homeless so much.” perfect!” do his part. “I'm the hero of the people. have a knife pulled on them,” he said. “For In the end, that's what it really is all about Life isn't all about disposing of drug Despite what some may think, Master The voice of the silenced!” PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 7 FEATURES 9 SPORTS 13 NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 10 ‘Superheroes Anonymous’ director gets personal with Valencia Voice Ben Goldman sets out to unmask real life community crusaders

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By: Victor Ocasio the community around them. aros] in 2007 with the basic concept of 'Hey wouldn't necessary for us to really cultivate friendships with [email protected] Many provide aid to the less fortunate through it be cool if there were superheroes in the real world,' the superheroes. charity, while others still insist on ol’ fashioned and we did some investigation and quickly discov- V.V: In your documentary, there is a scene with As children, so many wished for the chance street patrols to stop crime in its tracks. ered the real life superhero movement. real life superhero, Dark Guardian confronting a to soar above the clouds like Superman, or In 2007, a project was started, in an effort to un- V.V: Are there any heroes in particular that stick drug dealer at night. How did it feel being behind take to the streets vanquishing evil like the derstand the realities out in your memory? the camera watching that unfold? dark knight Batman. of real life superhero- G: There is a super- G: That was probably the craziest experience I've But what if that world of wonder and bat-shark ism and to organize hero named Civitron had filming the real life superheroes. I don't con- repellent bat-spray wasn’t so distant? the first official gather- who’s located in New done that style of superheroism, but I'm filming, so For many around the world, who are part of the ing of these individu- Bedford Massachusetts its not my place to step in. Dark Guardian is a mar- Real Life Superhero Movement, it isn’t. als in history. and through out the tial arts expert, but even so you never know what's They come from all over, don myriad unique Documentary film- course of documenting going to happen in a situation like that. costumes and all, in their own way, seek to better maker Ben Goldman him we've been there V.V: Has this changed your outlook on life? and co-director Chi- on Christmas day with G: I'll tell you that its changed my outlook on life, am Lazaros set out to him and his family, not so much because of the superheroes, but because unmask the world of we've met his parents, of the public’s response to the real life superheroes. these real life commu- we've spent weekends V.V: When do you expect the film to be completed? nity crusaders, in their over there and he's just G: We are currently working with another doc- first film, “Superhe- an all-around good umentary crew and combining forces. I can't say roes Anonymous.” hearted guy. much about them, but they are a big documentary A Valencia Voice V.V: Would you say team, and I would say within the next few months phone interview, with that you have made you guys will see a trailer in theaters. Goldman, offered in- friends through out the V.V: Whats your next project? sight into the ongoing course of filming? G: Well now that I've done a documentary on real project. G: Its hard not to be- life superheroes I might want to do a documenta- Valencia Voice: Where did the idea for a film come friends. You also have to realize that the real ry on real life zombies. Who knows? Maybe it just Citizen Prime designed a costume that is bullet proof, fire about real life superheroes come from? life superhero movement is so ripe for exploitation requires a google search and I'll uncover a whole proof, stab proof and pretty much everything proof. Goldman: I came to him [Co-Director Chiam Laz- from people who don't quite get it, that is kind of movement of zombies. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 7 FEATURES 9 SPORTS 13 NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 11

and she jumps out of bed to put on her cheerleader, which he did not do. bath robe while remembering her first There were corruptions in the legal American author returns encounter with the serial rapist. system when Donte Drumm was in- Later, when the minister had some terrogated as a teen. There was no ev- anxiety after getting stopped by a cop idence to pin him to a murder, but the while he was helping an ex-convict investigator interrogated him for over with 24th novel since 1989 jump probation, Boyette was noted fifteen hours one day, and resulted in as going unseen or undetected during Donte confessing to a murder he did the speeding ticket. This gives him an not commit. Court thriller ‘The Confession’ features gothic ideas otherworldly vibe or simply that his He hoped that the real murderer presence with people like the minis- would have been found, or the body By Jimmy Tater from the death penalty, which takes be charged as a felony, this makes him ter's wife is very unsettling. and he would be released, but Boyette [email protected] place in a few hours. a superficially deviant minister. The book seems to have some bias or the body was never found. Unfortunately, Drumm was ex- Also, Boyette fits the southern Goth- about capital punishment, but makes The book also claims that there are John Grisham, an American author ecuted by lethal injection before Yar- ic model of the grotesque figure, as he a strong argument with it's pro-life errors in Texas law that allow authori- from Arkansas, returns with his 24th ber's body was located. Boyette was walks with a cane, suffers violent sei- slant. The author points out the irony ties to convict for murder with little to novel since 1989. In "The Confession," too cryptic and would not communi- zures from from an egg sized brain tu- in communities like some in Texas, no evidence, which resulted in them a court thriller, features southern cate with Drumms's attorney over the mor and is given usual descriptions. who want capital punishment for cer- accusing the wrong man of murder. Gothic ideas, court proceedings, pro- phone and lost so much time with the When Boyette calls the minister's tain offenses and later complain about Also, there are many minor aspects tests and capital punishment. 12 hour car ride over the state line. house and the minister answers his higher taxes. of the Texas town that are still seg- Donte Drumm is on death row in Shortly after the attorney, his team, ringing phone by saying "Hello, Travis," When dealing with inmates on regated, notably the mortuary where Texas for the murder of a former Boyette, and minister Shroeder find these two words give his wife the chills death row, they may not be able to Drumm was taken after he was given classmate, Nicole Yarber, during their the body, Boyette has a violent sei- pay a lawyer, particularly over sev- the lethal injection. senior year of high school. As the zure due to a tumor and is taken to eral years of representation, so the Grisham combines many elements days approach his execution, Travis the hospital. tax payers have to cover that expense into this novel including southern Boyette, a released serial rapist, meets After the authorities arrive at the and when executions are reschedules Gothic regulars, court proceedings, with Keith Schroder, a Lutheran min- hospital they find Boyette, the true there more expenses. protests and capital punishment. ister in Kansas City. killer who let an innocent man serve This leads to millions of dollars Fearlessly, he has the wrong man He claims to be Yarber's true killer his sentence for nine years, missing worth of expense left to be paid by the given the lethal injection early in the and that he still remembers where he from his bed and on the run. tax payer, simply through the hiring book, making all story conflicts after- buried the body nine years later. But, In southern gothic stories there are of legal representation, so rather than ward seem much smaller in compar- he seems to have little credibility be- figures like the corrupt minister and raising taxes to cover these thing, he ison--it is still a low point even with cause of his criminal past and criminal the grotesque or strange, otherworld- argues it would be less costly to re- so many events that occur after ward. courts expect to receive random claims ly characters. In "The Confession," move capital punishment. Also, he boldly talks about racial ten- from people wanting media attention minister Schroeder helps Boyette skip The novel acknowledges racial ten- sions in the present day. before a capital punishment case. his probation limitations by driving sion in the present day in small towns. John Grisham, is making his debut After taking a leap of faith, the min- him out of state. The community is moved to riot and in Digital. Random house, Inc. pub- ister helps Boyette break his proba- Although he does so to save the life protest as the wrongfully accused lished the entire backlist of his titles, tion by crossing state lines into Texas of the wrongly accused Drumm, ob- black football player is wrongfully sold wherever e-books are sold. A in attempt to find the body, along with jectively by municipal law he is a min- given the lethal injection, along with good old print version can be found Drumm's attorney and save Drumm ister who has committed what could nine years in jail for killing a white at amazon.com FEATURES NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 12 Bad guy defies all we know about villains In ‘Mega Mind’ the wicked save the day and get the girl

By Camilo Echeverri Bernal now villain holds a girl cap- path we choose for ourselves.” Special to the Valencia Voice tive against her will. As far as The routine moments of his life “Mega Mind” is concerned, this were touching. We were able A clashing of metal and laser young lady is his kryptonite. to glimpse inner turmoil, and vision, fiery red and acid green. His love for her sets him apart how existence could become Cerulean fury. A silence. A from all other incomplete and jaded. When there is no choice piercing cry. A burden. A choice vile people. He is no longer left, when there is no other way, to die. A choice to grow and de- selfish and thinks of someone either rise or fall-- either choose viate from what seemed right, beside himself. Responsible for emotional and mental death, or WANTING TO GET MORE OUT what seemed comfortable. the creation of his creature and walk the road less traveled by. OF LIFE Is sTRONG. If you expect “Mega Mind” like Dr.Frankenstein, he needs Metro Man tired of constant- to be the typical hero defeats to do something to stop him. ly battling his nemesis faked villain story, you may as well “In comparison to other films his death, for in a way he had GETTING ThE MOsT OUT set yourself up for a big dis- in this genre,” said college already died. The droning of OF LIFE Is ARMy sTRONG. appointment. DreamWorks' graduate, Ajay Singh, “there his fans was exhausting, void “Mega Mind” seems like a was nothing that really stood of meaning and feeling. Where predictable movie about a bad out.”he added. There may be a do all super-heroes end up?-- guy; an egotist who has been defiance of the typical portray- forgotten. It is better to leave There’s strong. Then there’s Army strong. behind bars and constantly al of heroes and villains where with dignity than to fade into The strength that comes from expert training in one tries to find ways to destroy his each of them is set on a certain oblivion and be replaced. of over 150 different career fields—as well as money for arch-nemesis, Metro Man. His path that is predestined. The younger audiences were college. Find out how to get it at goarmy.com/strong. success is unforeseen as he be- The central idea that an in- mildly impressed on opening comes the city’s hero. dividual's outlook on life , on day. “it was really good” said With leading actors such as “good” and “evil” may be en- Xavier Duran, 7. But perhaps Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, David tirely dependent upon a per- the older generation may be Cross, Jonah Hill, and Tina Fey son's choices. The possibility less optimistic, “It was okay, it QUALIFY FOR A CASH BONUS UP TO $40,000 it was easy to understand why that everyone has the potential had it’s moments” said Xavier's AND UP TO $81,000 FOR COLLEGE. these charterers were invigorat- to better themselves is quite mother, Veronica. ed, the cast illustrates the timeless closer to reality. Whether liked or disliked, TO LEARN MORE, CALL 1-877-259-6506 TODAY. allegory in its cartoon version. The character of Mega Mind it may be something worth Atop of a building, the mentions that “destiny is the watching.

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By Michael Vasquez stead, students run around with a broom tucked be- have registered with the International Quidditch Asso- MCT Campus tween their legs. ciation, a “magical nonprofit organization” that governs “You have to keep one hand on it at all times because this fast-growing sport, are colleges. Quidditch is part soccer, part basketball, part dodge- we’re simulating flight,” explained University of Miami Both the University of Miami and Florida International ball, and all fantasy, or at least it used to be. The hybrid quidditch organizer Alex Locust. “If you take both hands University have launched quidditch clubs this semester. game was invented by author J.K. Rowling and, until re- off, you ‘fall.’” Five years ago, students at Vermont’s Quidditch players typically grew up reading Harry cently, only played by the imaginary broom-flying wiz- Middlebury College invented this new brand of quid- Potter, and relish the experience of playing even a scaled- ards of her popular Harry Potter novels. ditch, and the game took off faster than, well, a real flying down version of a game they dreamt about as children. These days, a version for us humans , or “muggles,” in broomstick. There are now more than 500 active quid- Muggle quidditch might not have any acrobatic Potter terms, is popping up at more than a dozen college ditch teams worldwide, including teams in Brazil, New broom-flying, but that doesn’t mean it’s for sissies. Charles Mostoller/Miami Herald/MCT campuses in Florida alone. Zealand and Colombia. There’s plenty of bumping and other physical contact. balls at opponents who are “knocked out” for a mo- There are brooms, but no gravity-defying co-eds. In- In Florida, most of the nearly 30 quidditch teams that Men and women play side-by side. ment if they get hit. “I’ve found the girls are more vicious,” said FIU quid- One of those players assumes the role of the “Golden ditch organizer Chelsea Klaiber, adding that one team Snitch” featured in Harry Potter’s pages. In the book, the practice featured a snapped broom caused by a female snitch is a small, gold-colored ball with wings - which- student tackling one of the guys. ever team catches it is rewarded with a healthy amount Ah, the brooms. This detail is responsible for much of of points, and the game then concludes. the challenge that comes with playing quidditch: there’s In the land of Muggles, the snitch is an actual person, the predictable awkward running, but holding the dressed in yellow or gold, with an ability to run really broom also takes one arm permanently out of play. fast. The snitch is chased by a representative from each So far, the list of official “recommended” equipment team, with both players attempting to “catch” the snitch includes goggles, shin guards, and capes. by grabbing a tennis ball that hangs from the snitch’s How exactly does the game work? For non-Potter body, housed in a sock. fans, try visualizing an oval-shaped, half-sized soccer Nabbing the snitch is harder than it may seem. The field where each teams’ net is replaced by three basket- snitch is allowed to scamper far off the playing field, in ball-hoop-like spheres. The underlying principle is the and around campus, and can use whatever he or she same - ball goes in, points get scored (with a goalie-type finds to aid the escape. If the snitch sees a bicycle, the player standing in the way). In this case, the ball is a par- snitch might just snatch it. tially deflated volleyball known as a “quaffle.” After finally cornering the snitch during a recent prac- While teams’ offensive players scurry about on their tice at UM, quidditch player Sean Beloff returned pant- brooms attempting to score goals, defensive players ing and out of breath. known as “beaters” work to sabotage any scoring at- “He hid in bushes, and then he hid in a family,” Beloff tempt by knocking the quaffle-holder temporarily out said. “I saw him in the family ... he jumped off a ledge, I Charles Mostoller/Miami Herald/MCT Not only have colleges in the US been starting Quidditch teams, but they’re also forming in countries such as Brazil and of play. This is done through a method closely resem- followed him, and then I caught up to him a couple sec- Columbia. In top right, students from the Quidditch club at the University of Miami show off their skills. bling dodgeball - beaters toss partially deflated dodge- onds later.” PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 7 FEATURES 9 SPORTS 13 NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 14

RESULTS (3-3) / SCHEDULE Nov. 19 at Las Vegas W 27-20 Nov. 25 at Sacramento L 20-24 Nov. 30 Las Vegas L 17-20 Oct. 09 at Hartford W 33-20 Oct. 21 Sacramento L 17-21 Nov. 05 Omaha W 31-14 Nov. 11 Hartford Nov. 19 at Omaha Bye weeks - 5 and 7 Points for / against 145-119

Story and photos C / O Florida Tuskers The emergence of ex-Colt Dominic Rhodes has given way to the release of Antoine Cason. Rhodes had 111 yards and a touchdown against Omaha.

Florida’s first home win opens up Tuskers back in place for race two week chase for postseason

Quarterback Chris Greisen was all but flawless of the season to move into a tie with the Night- in every facet of the game,” said Omaha coach in his first United Football League start in a 31-14 hawks (3-3) for second place in the UFL stand- Jeff Jagodzinski. “The good news is that we’ll get victory over the Omaha Nighthawks. ings. Head to head, the Tuskers have the edge. things corrected and we have these guys again in In a dominating Tuskers win, running back “Any time you get up 31-0 on a quality team Omaha on the last [regular season] game of the Dominic Rhodes broke one TD for 65 yards and like Omaha, no doubt everyone is doing well,” year. We control our own destiny, and so do they. amassed 111 total in rushing (both franchise said Florida coach Jay Gruden. “Everyone has “We’ve still got two games left and one of records), the defense held Jeff Garcia and the a great feeling tonight because everyone had a the best things about Omaha is the great fans at Omaha Nighthawks to 85 total yards, registered hand in this one.” Rosenblatt Stadium and I expect a good turn out a pick six and flirted with the league’s first-ever “A great way to bounce back,” Gruden said. and believe they can help us get into the Cham- shutout through three quarters. Maurice Clarett had five catches for 38 yards pionship Game. There’s no doubt this is now The win kept alive the Tuskers’ post-season for the Nighthawks, who managed just 46 yards playoff football. We have a two-game playoff Chris Griesen got his first career UFL start against the hopes before a Florida Citrus Bowl crowd of 9,203 rushing. now. I want our fans to know we’ll get things Nighthawks, posting a QB rating of 100.9 for the game. and Florida (3-3) registered its first home victory “Give the Tuskers credit – they outplayed us corrected.” SPORTS NOV. 10, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 15 ROLLINS WAS NOT Week ONLY AN 9 OPTION, (Picks are winners, they do Alex Barrett Breanne Murphy Russell Griner IT WAS not take odds into account.) 83-19 56-47 58-44 THE BEST CHOICE. BAL @ ATL

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