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Volume 17, Issue 6 www.ValenciaVoice.com Oct. 17, 2012 Orlando turns pink Breast cancer awareness event turns 14

By Natasha Tetley tion beginning at 7:30 a.m. [email protected] “It gives us an excellent oppor- tunity to get our message out,” said

ORLANDO — October is an im- Christy Clelland, manager of the Courtesy of American Cancer Society portant month. For Floridians, it nonprofit Making Strides of Orlando Survivors who participate in the walk wear means slightly cooler weather and a Metro. “Early detection is key.” survivor sashes as they walk for awareness. welcome respite from the heat and hu- The walk has already collected midity. For the world at large, it means upwards of $300,000 for the cause, According to the American Can- a month of breast cancer awareness. with top contributors ranging from cer Society, “Since 1993, eight million Why not combine the two and get Siemens to Full Sail University to the walkers across the United States have walking? Yum Yum Cupcake truck, according raised more than $460 million to help This Saturday morning, the Ameri- to the society’s running list. fight breast cancer through ‘Making can Cancer Society will host the 2012 Breast cancer survivor Margery Strides’ events. In 2011 alone, one mil- “Making Strides Against Breast Can- Gould Rath originated the concept of lion walkers across the country col- cer” 5K walk. The annual event will walking for the cause with her first lected more than $60 million to help descend upon Lake Eola Park in down- event in 1984. She called it a “move- fight this disease.” town Orlando at 9 a.m., with registra- along-a-thon,” drawing 200 partici- This year marks the 14th for the Or- pants in Boston. In 1993, the event lando event. Make a contribution, either evolved into its current incarnation, through donations of time or of money, officially becoming the “American this weekend. Attendees are encour- Cancer Society Strides Against Can- aged to don something pink, the official cer” walk. One became many, attract- color of breast cancer awareness. ing over 4,000 walkers at events in Take it one step further and wear a Boston and in New Hampshire in that pink bra to show support. According same year. to the cancer society, “The pink bra is a Rath passed away in 2001 follow- resounding symbol of how personal the Courtesy of American Cancer Society ing her battle with breast cancer, but fight against breast cancer is to women.” “Put On Your Pink Bra” campaign launched her spirit lives on in the events that “The symbol really empowers in 2011 to redefine the fight against cancer, she began. women,” said Clelland. Pinktober 2012

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The ACS recommends the following guidelines for finding breast cancer early in women without symptoms:

Mammogram: Women Clinical breast exam: Women in their Breast self-exam (BSE): age 40 and older should 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast BSE is an option for wom- have a mammogram ev- exam (CBE) as part of a regular exam en starting in their 20s. ery year and should con- by a health expert, preferably every 3 Women should be told tinue to do so for as long years. After age 40, women should have about the benefits and as they are in good health. a breast exam by a health expert every limitations of BSE. Women While mammograms can year. You can use the exam to learn what should report any changes miss some cancers, they your own breasts look and feel like. It in how their breasts look are still a very good way might be a good idea to have the CBE or feel to a doctor or nurse to find breast cancer. shortly before the mammogram. right away.

If you decide to do BSE, you should have your doctor or nurse check your method to make sure you are doing it right. If you do BSE on a regular basis, you get to know how your breasts normally look and feel. Then you can more easily notice changes. But it’s OK not to do BSE or not do it on a fixed schedule.

The most important thing is to see a doctor right away if you notice any of these changes:

A lump or swelling Skin irritation or dimpling Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward Redness or scaliness of the nipple or breast skin Visit us at: www.breastcancer.org A discharge other than breast milk

But remember that most of the time these breast changes are not cancer. the strategic, long-term management of

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1207RGC1014 10-17 www.valenciavoice.com NEWS Oct. 17, 2012 5 Pumpkins take root in crusade named Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation Pink makes its way into unexpected places is Don Goodwin, president of Golden Sun Marketing in Minnetrista, Minn. The fruits of the foundation’s labor By Jean Hopfensperger pumpkins last week. “This was a combina- can be found at some of Minnesota’s best- Star Tribune tion of a new product, a new opportunity, known grocery stores as well as smaller and most important, a way to support a grocers across the metro area. They’re MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Bert Bouw- cause that affects nearly every family.” among about 900 retailers nationally that man doesn’t consider himself a trendsetter. After years of blitzing shopping have picked up the product during its But when he planted 15,000 pumpkin seeds malls, grocery stores and restaurants, trial season, said Goodwin. at his Brooklyn Park, Minn., farm this year, the breast cancer charity movement has “It’s going surprisingly well,” said he became part of a fledgling national cam- landed in farmers’ fields. At least three Gunars Sprenger-Otto, produce manager paign to add a new product for Breast Can- Minnesota vegetable growers, and about at Fresh Seasons Markets in Victoria and cer Awareness Month — the pink pumpkin. 50 nationally, are launching the unusual Minnetonka, Minn., which sold about 80 “There’s a lot of pumpkin farmers out campaign organized by a new founda- Jim Gehrz / Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT pumpkins over the past two weeks. Sales Bert Bouwman, of Brooklyn Park, will donate 25 cents from every pumpkin to breast cancer research. there, but not a lot of pink ones,” said Bou- tion prodding farmers to think pink. picked up after he set up a pink poster wman, standing in a field of light pink The board chairman of the aptly announcing, “American Pumpkin Grow- roll-out to coincide with breast cancer ies Harvest Festival and Maze. ers have donated a portion of Porcelain events and Halloween. Shivering children clipped the pump- Doll Proceeds to Cancer Research.” Farmers who bought the seeds signed kins from the vines and Bouwman trans- The “porcelain doll” is the name of a contract pledging to give 25 cents from ported large boxes of the picked fruit the new seed. The poster comes courtesy every pink pumpkin to breast cancer with a front-end loader. of the foundation, which has begun mar- research. Their donations are funneled Bouwman grows other unusually col- keting the product in earnest. through the small foundation, which has ored pumpkins, such as white and peach. The pumpkin fundraiser sheds light a five-person board of directors. He’s been pleasantly surprised by the de- on how some other pink products wind The foundation will evaluate its earn- mand for the pink, which aren’t ideal for up on store shelves every October, which ings later this year and solicit grant applica- carving jack-o-lanterns, but make for at- is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A tions from community groups, said Good- tractive fall displays. Colorado pumpkin breeder discovered win, who like most Minnesotans knows “I’m shipping them to other states, a pink pumpkin in his field about five friends who have battled breast cancer. too,” he said. “Missouri wanted two semi years ago, said Bouwman, and spent sev- “It’s hard not to find an adult who loads. I told them they could have one.” eral years developing the seed. hasn’t been affected by this terrible dis- Since the pink pumpkins have not The breeder approached Goodwin, a ease,” he said. been grown in Minnesota before, Bou- marketing veteran who had previously Bouwman and several of his children wman is hyper-alert to such weather worked with Target produce. They de- were harvesting hundreds of pumpkins stresses as lack of water and cold tem- Jim Gehrz / Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT cided to associate the product with breast on Friday as winds whipped the fields of peratures. But so far, so good, he said. Brownwen, left, and Mac play in their dad’s field while helping harvest pink pumpkins in Minnesota. cancer awareness, and to use an October his farm, which also put on the Twin Cit- — MCT Campus www.valenciavoice.com NEWS Oct. 17, 2012 6 Islamic leaders raise awareness Come experience Informational event debunks Bassem Chaaban, the ISCF director of opera- Law School for a Day tions, gave a guided tour of the mosque. During at Barry University School of Law in Orlando. religious bias, stereotypes a short question and answer segment, Chaaban explained when and why they pray and the rea- By James Tutten soning behind their religious beliefs. [email protected] “We believe education is the greatest weapon to eradicate extremism, radicalization, racism and ORLANDO — Valencia’s Peace and Justice discrimination,” said Chaaban. Initiative helped organize an educational out- The group does community outreach on a reach event in partnership with the Islamic Soci- regular basis via open house events. Friday night ety of Central Florida on Friday. offered a new event that focused on Valencia stu- The violent protests that erupted last month dents and faculty. The night hinged on a presen- as the result of an online film that negatively de- tation and the sharing of a free dinner of Middle picted the Islamic Prophet Muhammad prompt- Eastern cuisine. ed the outreach. The purpose of the event was to “Peace and Justice is trying to bring people to- open lines of communication and dispel myths gether to focus on our commonalities and not our that lead to misunderstandings and violence. differences,” said Yasmeen Qadri, professor of edu- “So, as American Muslims, we felt that the cation and social sciences at Valencia’s East Campus. response here, instead of reacting negatively to A highlight of the event was the number of the insulting movie that we should do an educa- people in attendance; hundreds came out to par- tional campaign to reach out to our neighbors in ticipate. It wouldn’t have been possible if not for the community,” said ISCF president Imam Mu- the interest and initial outreach of Valencia pro- hammad Musri. fessor of humanities, Rachel Allen. Following last month’s embassy attack, the “This is really for everybody, clearly it’s about Islamic Society of Central Florida issued a state- educating our students, but I think it’s about edu- ment on Sept. 12 condemning the criminal attacks cating all of us,” said Allen. “Because we are a com- Your day at law school will include: on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. They munity college it’s important that we all have an Observing a real law class also offered prayers and condolences to the fami- understanding of our neighbors in the community.” Tour of campus lies and loved ones of Ambassador Christopher Many in attendance openly stated that they Discussion with current students Stevens and the three staff members who lost felt inspired after receiving information about the Meeting faculty and administrators their lives. religious beliefs of Muslims. This event wasn’t Free lunch! The ISCF rose from humble beginnings, when about recruitment; its primary goal was educa- a small group of families held prayer services in a tion and working towards peace through greater 6441 East Colonial Drive small trailer on Goldenrod Road back in the early understanding. Tuesday, Oct. 30 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Orlando, FL 32807 321-206-5600 1970s. The group eventually purchased property For more information on the Islamic Society 866-JD-BARRY on the street and began to build what would be- of Central Florida and its upcoming events, visit RSVP This is your opportunity to experience law school first hand! www.barry.edu/law come the first official mosque in Central Florida. their website at www.iscf.org. Today For more information or to RSVP, call 321-206-5683 or email [email protected]. www.valenciavoice.com OPINION Oct. 17, 2012 7

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Opening Oct. 19 Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’ earns high marks 4 Political thriller notable rating among film critics

By Amy Kaufman rected and stars in, meanwhile, opened plays to the academy’s core audience.” Los Angeles Times with a respectable $20.1 million and per- According to a Los Angeles Times formed better than four other new films study published in February, the medi- LOS ANGELES — Ben Affleck’s debuting in wide release. an age of academy members is 62. And “Argo” failed to win the top spot at the Moviegoers who saw “Argo” this “Argo” based on the true story of a CIA box office this weekend, but the political weekend loved it, assigning it a rare A- agent who rescued six U.S. State Depart- thriller may have scored a victory on its plus, according to market research firm ment employees from Iran during the path to award season. CinemaScore. 1979 hostage crisis appealed to an older “Argo” had to settle for the run- Pundits believe the film, which earned audience this weekend. Rated: R ner-up position behind Liam Neeson’s excellent reviews, has a shot at best pic- Roughly 52 percent of the film’s Running Time: 1 hr. 35 mins. “Taken 2,” which ruled the multiplex ture at next year’s Academy Awards crowd was older than 50. The well-re- Genre: Horror for the second consecutive weekend and meaning the movie now has a chance at viewed . Comedian Kevin James didn’t Director: grossed an additional $22.5 million, ac- becoming one of the few Oscar nominees have much luck at the box office this Starring: Katie Featherston, Matt cording to an estimate from distributor that is also a commercial success. weekend, as his new mixed martial arts Shively, Brady Allen 20th Century Fox. “Commercial films have not always comedy “Here Comes the Boom” started That film has now collected a robust done well with the Academy of Motion off with a ho-hum $12 million. Alex Cross $86.8 million, or 62 percent more than the Pictures Arts and Sciences,” said Dan Fell- At least those who saw the PG-rated original “Taken” had collected after two man, Warner Bros. president of domestic “Boom” this weekend a 45 percent fam- Olivier Douliery / Abaca Press / MCT weeks in theaters back in 2009. distribution. “It’s a tricky situation, but ily crowd liked it, assigning it an average Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez on the set of The Warner Bros. film Affleck di- this movie fits the bill pretty well and grade of A. “Argo” which was also directed by him.

Box Office Taken 2 Argo Sinister

Rated: Rated: Rated: PG-13 R R Rated: PG-13 This Weekend: This Weekend: This Weekend: Running Time: 1hr. 41 mins. $ 21,873,127 $ 19,458,109 $ 18,007,934 Genre: Crime/mystery/ thriller Director: Rob Cohen Total Gross: Total Gross: Total Gross: Starring: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, $ 86,131,979 $19,458,109 $18,007,934 Rachel Nichols www.valenciavoice.com LIFESTYLE Oct. 17, 2012 9 Valencia’s own has sights on Broadway lights

By Natasha Tetley in front of my full length mirror sing- over and over and over again until it was When asked to impart some advice [email protected] ing,” said Carr. “Growing up I’ve always perfect,” said Carr. unto her fellow young actors, Carr smiled performed everywhere I’ve went. It’s al- “I really didn’t know much about the big and took a preparatory breath. EAST CAMPUS — Singer. Dancer. ways what I wanted to do. history of the actual painter himself but “Study with a lot of professionals in Actress. Broadway aspirant. Knows sign “I hope to be on Broadway one day. I studied as much about the time period, the area. Audition everywhere you can, language. Soft yet well spoken and ap- That’s probably every performer’s dream.” about how certain people would act dur- take classes as much as you can and defi- pears eerily wise beyond her years. Cur- Currently, the Sondheim musical is in ing that time period.” nitely do as much studying as you can.” rently performing downtown. Rings in full swing downtown, allowing Carr to Carr plans to finish a degree in acting “Sunday in the Park With George” at 18-years-old. Humble. be totally immersed in the student-per- following completion of a degree in sign opened Mad Cow’s new performance Could this be a list of talking points on former lifestyle. Having graduated high language, which she says is her other space at 54 W. Church St. downtown. the resume of a theatrical wunderkind? school just last May, she intends to attend great passion alongside theater. In the Catch Carr and her fellow actors through It’s possible. Though these attributes be- Valencia in order to remain close to both long run, she says, “I really do see myself Oct. 28. For more information, visit www. Marianella Zapata Noriega / Valencia Voice Tess Carr made her Mad Cow Theatre debut long to Tess Carr, who on Wednesday, in her base of contacts and to her family, performing.” madcowtheatre.com. in “Sunday in the Park with George” on Oct. 6. the failing afternoon glow of East Cam- whom she loves spending time with. pus’ performing arts building, projected Carr intends to participate in Valen- average teenage girl. cia’s acting program as soon as her sched- “People judge me all the time. They ule allows and is currently enrolled in an make assumptions that because I’m in acting class with Professor John DiDonna. We promise experiences the theater world I’m a certain way and “I think the hardest part about being it’s not necessarily true,” said Carr. “It’s a student in the world of professional act- of a lifetime. kind of a generalization of a group of ing is that you have to balance work and people. Just because I’m in theater I don’t school and your professional life while act a certain way or am a certain way.” still learning about everything,” said Carr. First time Valencia student Carr re- “I always bring all of my homework cently landed her second professional with me and all of my books with me so ev- theater role with “Sunday in the Park erytime that I’m not on stage I’m backstage With George” at the Mad Cow Theatre studying anything I can do with school.” Company in downtown Orlando. Her “Sunday” follows the creation of personalized academics Jan Term at the Winter X Games all learning styles welcome students from 84 countries first was with the Orlando Repertory painter Georges Seurat’s quintessential Theatre in Loch Haven Park with last park scene, “A Sunday Afternoon on Entrepreneurship Lynn students have interned with: year’s “A Wrinkle In Time.” the Island of La Grande Jatte.” Carr cites Psychology Exciting majors, Multimedia Journalism Since beginning her acting career as long nights and talented players for the including: Environmental Studies MTV Latin America IBM an 8-year-old, Carr has performed in up- success of the production at Mad Cow. Sports Management Merrill Lynch Apple™ Elementary Education Bloomingdale’s Motorola wards of 25 shows. “It’s been very long nights but it’s Forensic Science Disney World Fashion and Retail NBC Universal “I think I probably knew that I want- been a very condensed and quick pro- The White House Univision ed to be an actress from the time I was cess. We put everything up very fast and and more... about 3 when my mom would catch me then we went back through it working it 561-237-7530

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Third year brings new style to acclaimed show By James Tutten [email protected] By James Tutten within the space, allowing cast members [email protected] to climb to the ceiling and disappear into Samantha O’Hare is one of “Phantas- magoria III”’s shining stars. She works the darkness. with Orlando’s own Empty Spaces Theatre ORLANDO — “Phantasmagoria III” “I feel like my track within this show Company. Like many young college stu- is a theatrical world of its own design, is some sort of insane carousel, and you dents, she is balancing her responsibilities unique in theme and boundlessly cre- have to hit it immediately and let yourself to try to define the life she wants for herself. ative as a manifestation of fantasy-horror get taken away,” said Joshua Geoghagan, “I’m still figuring it out. It’s hard to navi- in a bizarre assemblage. who played a reluctant storyteller named gate sometimes, my levels of interest are huge “It feels good to be back after three Leon. He is new to this year’s cast. for a lot of different things,” said O’Hare. years running, to step back into the same Another notable addition to this The acting bug first bit her at the age of 15 with a role in “The Odd Couple” while world and recreate it again,” said writer, year’s production is a hanging screen attending Apopka Senior High School. She James Tutten / Valencia Voice creator and director John DiDonna. Di- which contains an overhead atmospheric decided early on to focus on theater because Valencia Student Samantha O’Hare returns as Donna also teaches acting at Valencia’s projection. Several months of work went it deals with many of the fundamentals of Alice Liddell in new Phantasmagoria version. East Campus. into timing the array of images and video acting that she considers vital to a well- The play focuses on a traveling troupe used to highlight the action below. rounded education. shaping her desire to become an actress. of twisted centuries-old storytellers. The pace of each of the seven stories She credits her education at Valencia Her fascination with literature helped James Tutten / Valencia Voice College under the guidance of theater pro- O’Hare escape into a world of her own They present wildly imaginative stories feels quite brisk and is a delightful treat Serafina Schiano as Seraphia in the new show, fessor Kathleen Lindsey-Moulds for help- when she was younger. intended to delight and terrify any who to those familiar with the tales. The clas- ‘Phastasmagoria II’ at the Shakespeare Theater. ing her fix some of the personal problems Part-time jobs have also been a diverse dare bear witness. Lines from these tales sic Edgar Allan Poe story “The Tell-Tale she had faced along the way. experience for O’Hare. She has driven an ice are read between alternating storytellers Heart” was most easily recognized and ry. Several of them were brilliantly used “For me it’s the technical things, it’s the cream truck, been a nanny, delivered food and other cast members. The full cast of the actors brilliantly captured Poe’s mad- to create moments of sheer terror. Of all small things. My speech and my speed are and even worked as a bank teller. Her favorite 18 players chant a few key moments in ness with their rendition. puppets used during the production, the probably the most difficult,” said O’Hare job was working with the ice cream and her unison to add emphasis. “‘Tell-Tale Heart’ stood out for me, most frightening was saved for last. on her biggest challenges as an actress. worst job was working in the bank because of Cast members stay in motion through- classic Poe,” said audience member “I think the message is much more She learned that she tended to speak too the stress levels that came with the job. out the performance, often catching audi- Chris Wilcox. “Definitely frightening clear this year. There has always been a fast and not open her mouth wide enough to “Right now I’m focusing on substitute make certain sounds loud enough. teaching and I just became a tutor,” said ence members off guard. As you watch the and kept up with the concept of Hallow- message between us in the troupe, but it’s Valencia theater professor John DiDon- O’Hare. She teaches anything and every- action in front, occasionally you’ll hear an een, very dark elements throughout and never been as clearly communicated to the na has worked with O’Hare for nearly eight thing for middle school aged students in- ominous whisper from behind you. you couldn’t ask for a better show this audience,” said actress Cameron Gagne, years on several productions and feels cluding English, math, statistics and biology. As eyes adjust to the darkness that en- time of year,” said Wilcox. who played the enchanting Isabella. strongly about how she has progressed Fellow cast members are also inspira- gulf the rotunda, the low light created an Between stories, dancers acted as an Tickets are $15-$20 at the door and can over that time. tions for O’Hare. ambiance intended to transport the minds enchanting transition. Each dance num- be reserved by calling 407-328-9005. More “Her energy, her focus, her talent, her “I just think it’s important that people of the audience. The unique characters and ber was portrayed in varied styles. information about this show and other ambition and her perfection,” said DiDon- take an interest in the work we do as a na on what inspires him about O’Hare as whole more than one actor. You really have detailed Victorian steampunk-themed cos- And then there were the puppets. updates can be found on the group’s an actress. to for theater, there’s no celebrity culture tumes will delight lovers of fantasy. These go beyond an average person’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ O’Hare credits her love of reading for around this at all,” said O’Hare. Three sets of scaffolding were erected preconceived understanding of puppet- PhantasmagoriaOrlando. www.valenciavoice.com OPINION Oct. 17, 2012 11 Romney, Obama education strategy Competing ideas increasing quality, decreasing tuition and local level. The grants and waivers provide incentives for states to agree to im- By Renee Schoof mit, said he would not support more the poorest students. “Flooding prove school, like raising standards, McClatchy Newspapers federal spending for education but colleges with federal dollars only rewarding good teachers and re- would leave that to the states. serves to drive tuition higher,” a moving poor ones. They amount to WASHINGTON — Should “I think we all know what it Romney campaign education pol- less than 1 percent of what the na- money for federal student grants takes to improve schools invest icy paper says. tion spends on education, accord- for college be cut back? in great teachers,” he said. But campaign spokeswoman ing to the Obama campaign. Should parents be able to Romney has said during the Amanda Henneberg declined to Romney would urge Con- spend local tax dollars to pay for campaign that a “world-class provide details about where Rom- gress to revise the No Child law private schooling if they don’t like education” for American stu- ney would set the limits. to eliminate the federally required their public schools? dents was paramount to boost- Under Obama, Pell Grants have steps designed to improve fail- Mitt Romney and President ing the economy. His top reform more than doubled, from $16 bil- ing schools. Instead, he’d require Barack Obama agree that a good would be a dramatic expansion lion in 2008 to $36 billion last year. that states grade the schools so education for all Americans is es- of school choice. The size of the grants increased, as that parents could easily tell how sential for democracy, individual Obama has called education did the number of recipients, from they’re doing. success and the national economy. a “gateway” to the middle class, about 6 million to 9 million. Romney also would push Con- The areas where they disagree saying the United States must be In addition, Congress passed gress to change legislation to give such as on school choice and fed- able to “out-educate and out-com- an Obama-backed effort to re- parents of low-income and special- eral spending make education pete” every other nation. move commercial banks from the needs children the ability to de- another of the stark public policy He wants Congress to approve federal student loan business. The cide how tax dollars for their chil- choices in this presidential cam- more spending for his key re- savings, in the form of subsidies dren’s educations should be spent. paign. Their divide was evident form, Race to the Top, a competi- that had been paid to the banks, Under his plan, parents could use Tuesday at NBC’s Education Na- tive grant program that rewards paid for the increase in Pell Grants, their child’s share of public educa- tion Summit in New York. schools that improve. Obama has said. tion funds to send their children to In an interview for the summit, The nation’s needs for educa- Romney and Obama also have public charter schools or apply it the president said that the big dif- tion improvement are plain. different ideas about K-12 education. to private-school tuition in states ference between them on educa- Federal data show that a quar- The federal government pro- that permit vouchers. tion reform was paying for it. ter of all high school students fail vides about 10 percent of the mon- Grover “Russ” Whitehurst, a Romney and his supporters to graduate in four years, low-in- ey spent on K-12. State and local Romney education policy adviser, “talk a good game about reform,” come students lag academically, governments pay the rest. but who was not speaking for the Obama said, “but when you actual- and many students are struggling The Obama administration has campaign, said that while Obama ly look at their budgets, they’re talk- in reading and math. used money and waivers from the supports regulations, waivers and ing about slashing our investment Romney wants to restrict Pell requirements in the 2002 No Child incentives, Romney favors a mar- in education by 20 to 25 percent.” grants, the main source of federal Left Behind education law to in- ket approach to school reform. Romney, speaking at the sum- financial aid for college, to just fluence what happens at the state — MCT Campus www.valenciavoice.com OPINION Oct. 17, 2012 12 Students need more than financial aid to succeed HuNGEr Pell Grants boost college access for low-income students but money is only half the story HAs A By Arnorld Mitchem Many of these students face multiple HuNGEr McClatchy Newspapers barriers academic, socioeconomic, cul- FAVorItE tural, informational to post-secondary It’s ironic that just as the U.S. poverty education, not just a lack of funds. HAs A rate rises to its highest level in more than Merely providing them with fi- bANd, four decades, the Pell Grant program the nancial aid is not enough to get them most important source of federal aid for through college. FAVorItE low-income students aspiring to a college U.S. Department of Education data too. education celebrates its 40th anniversary. show that six years after beginning their To be sure, there is good reason to bANd, undergraduate program, students who 1 IN 6 AMErIcANs celebrate the Pell Grant’s huge impact have received a Pell Grant and partici- struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr. on expanding college access. Named af- pated in TRIO Student Support Services too. ter the late U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, another federal program that provides D-R.I., the program’s need-based assis- counseling, tutoring, mentoring and other tance has made it possible for 60 million guidance to underserved students have a 1 IN 6 AMErIcANs students to pursue their dream of higher higher rate of earning a baccalaureate de- struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr. education, young people who otherwise Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times/MCT gree (30.9 percent) than other low-income would not have had the opportunity. Students wait in a line for financial aid on the Santa Monica College campus in Santa Monica, Calif. college students who only received a Pell And according to the U.S. Depart- Grant (21 percent). ment of Education, the number of re- institution, and with recent changes that minority and first-generation students With poverty rates rising and the U.S. cipients is skyrocketing up 52 percent reduce student eligibility to 12 semes- are the same populations that most de- slipping to 16th among OECD countries in since 2008, to an expected 9.4 million in ters from 18, tens of thousands of stu- pend on need-based federal assistance. the percentage of college graduates, fed- award year 2011-2012 which is a direct dents will be left without enough finan- Yes, it is important to balance the eral and state policymakers and college result of the economic downturn and cial support to complete their education. need to provide financial aid to large leaders need to do everything possible to the growing ranks of students and fami- Why this erosion in value? We have and growing numbers of underserved support and encourage students from all toGEtHEr lies needing assistance. In New York seen an unfortunate shift by policymak- students with other considerations. We walks of life who aspire to a post-second- WE’rE State alone, more than 520,000 students ers and institutions of higher education must ensure that this enormous invest- ary degree. Instead of shrinking that op- received a Pell Grant award this year. away from emphasizing need-based aid ment of taxpayers’ resources is used effi- portunity, we should be working together Despite a recent increase in the maxi- to ensure that college remains open to all ciently and effectively, including provid- to guarantee access to higher education Hungerto isGE closertHE thanr you think. r each out mum value of the Pell Grant to $5,550 students, regardless of their economic ing incentives for students to complete by ensuring that rising tuition and stu- to your localWE’ foodr bankE for ways to do your next year, its value remains half of what circumstances, and an accompanying college within a reasonable timeframe. dent debt are held in check and that assis- part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today. it was decades ago, compared to the move in favor of education tax credits But increasing financial support is tance financial aid combined with other rising cost of college. The average Pell and merit-based aid. The problem is that only half the story. Equally important types of proven support is focused more Grant now covers just 21 percent of the the populations historically underrepre- is providing Pell Grant recipients with on those with the greatest need. Hunger is closer than you think. r each out to your local food bank for ways to do your cost of attendance at a post-secondary sented in higher education low-income, other types of support and guidance. — MCT Campus part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today. www.valenciavoice.com SPORTS Oct. 17, 2012 13 Double overtime thriller at UCF No sophomore slump for UCF By Juan Gallardo but the consensus is that he is the present Knights earn their [email protected] and future for the position for the Knights. second straight win When you win a job from a player that “He hasn’t been out there for three years, was named the C-USA player of the year, he hasn’t been out there for one year,” said By Danny Morales much is expected from you and UCF quar- coach George O’Leary. “Everyone looks like [email protected] terback has taken the pres- that until you have enough experience.” sure in stride. Four-to-two in his first full And he is gaining experience rather The UCF Knights were able to win season as the Knights starter, and he has quickly now that his stats have been bet- their second straight conference game, shown the grit that led George O’Leary to ter since the Ohio State game, never toss- Saturday night, while also winning their name him the starter after playing spar- ing more than one interception. Recently, first overtime game in school history. ingly as a freshman. the Knights haven’t run much of the “Wild After splitting time with now-wide Knight” offense senior Rob Calabrese dis- The 38-31 double overtime win came receiver , Bortles was handed played during his quarterback position as at the expense of the Southern Mississip- the keys to the Knights’ offense in the last they did at the start of the season. This has pi Golden Eagles, in front of 34,514 fans game of his freshman season, based on his helped Bortles maintain a rhythm as the at the Brighthouse Networks Stadium. production in limited action, including al- head of the offense. UCF got on the board first, scoring most leading UCF from a 14-point deficit In his latest game against Southern a touchdown on their opening drive of against the University of Southern Missis- Mississippi, he showed his athleticism and the game. The Knights drove the ball 93 sippi only to fall one point short. size rushing for two touchdowns and con- In his first full season as a starter, verting several fourth and shorts into first yards on 15 plays, to take an early 7-0 lead he has had his high moments, notching downs for the Knight offense. over the Golden Eagles. UCF would add Robert Van Deering / Valencia Voice 267 yards and two touchdowns versus FIU “I have the utmost faith in him control- three points to their lead with a Shawn UCF Runningback Latavius Murrary scoring the game-winning touchdown in double overtime. while his low points consisted of a three-in- ling the offense and getting things done Moffitt field goal at the beginning of the terception performance versus Ohio State, right,” O’Leary said. 2nd quarter. with Southern Mississippi only gaining by Latavius Murray, tying the game at 31- “We all wanted this game really bad 113 yards of total offense. 31, leading to a second overtime. after last year’s lose,” said J.J. Worton. UCF went into the fourth quarter The Knights started the second over- Southern Mississippi responded with holding onto 17-14 lead, but were able time with the ball and were able to jump a touchdown of their own, thanks to a 16- to extend that lead to 24-14 when Storm out to a 38-31 lead following another yard run by quarterback Anthony Alford Johnson ran 32 yards for a touchdown Latavius Murray touchdown run. UCF halfway through the the second quarter, with 11:45 left to play. quarterback Blake Bortles gave credit to cutting the UCF lead to three. The rest of Southern Mississippi was able to the offensive line after the game when he the quarter was very defensive until the score a touchdown on their first overtime said, “The offensive line took over when winding seconds of the half, when the drive, when quarterback Anthony Alford we went to overtime.” Knights would extend their lead to 17-7 ran two yards for his second touchdown UCF improve to 4-2, while also im- with just five seconds remaining in the of the game. The touchdown gave South- proving their record in C-USA to 2-0. quarter on a QB sneak by quarterback ern Mississippi a 31-24 lead, marking They visit Memphis on Saturday, Oct. Robert Van Deering / Valencia Voice Blake Bortles. their first lead of the game. UCF respond- 20, in hopes of extending their winning Sophomore quarterback Blake Bortles showed no pressure versus SMU on Saturday, Oct. 13. Defense was the theme in the first half ed quickly with a 10-yard touchdown run streak to three games. www.valenciavoice.com SPORTS Oct. 17, 2012 14 Buccaneers Orlando City debuts pink jerseys join fight Awareness comes to soccer with new shirts

By Nick Lawro [email protected]

Orlando City Soccer Club is partici- pating in breast cancer awareness month with the sale of pink jerseys. Owner Phil Rawlins and his wife, Kay, dedicate this month to the promotion of cancer research and support for the search for a cure. For the second year, the club sported pink jerseys in their match against the Rochester Rhinos. Following the 1-0 victo- ry, the player’s jerseys were auctioned off. Courtesy of Orlando City Soccer Club Photo credit g David Eulitt / Kansas City Star / MCT Tampa Bay wore pink as a part of breast strong safety Mark Bar- Participants in the auction had the option Ian Fuller (left), Jerome Mechack and Matt Luzunaris sporting Breast Cancer Awareness jerseys. cancer awareness Raymond James stadium. ron intercepts a pass that deflected off of Kansas. of having the item signed by the players. Kay Rawlins, an awareness enthusiast, institute is one of the largest clinical and of chemotherapy has made this so much is optimistic: “The sale of the jerseys so far, basic cancer research centers in the world. more personal for me,” said Rawlins. including the money raised at the auction, Women Playing for T.I.M.E. is based out Phil Rawlins is also a prominent male is around $4,500 and we hope to sell more of Central Florida and has been a promi- figure in the efforts to find a cure. He has before the end of this month,” she said. nent figure in breast cancer education since been selected as one of five men partici- Ten dollars of each pink jersey sold 1993. The organization actively engages pating in “Pink Tie Guy,” an event which will be donated to the group Women women through events and promotes pub- shines light on influential male figures Playing for T.I.M.E. lic services offered by Orlando Health. determined to help eradicate this disease. The acronym stands for technology, Orlando City is taking a much more Nominated by the Susan G. Komen immediate diagnosis, mammography, involved approach to this year’s month foundation, Phil, along with the selected and education. This grassroots volunteer of awareness. As mentioned earlier, others will be given recognition on their organization helps raise awareness and Rawlins is more dedicated to the cause admirable efforts and donations to can- provides financial resources to the MD than ever before. Her mother was diag- cer research. This ceremony will be tak- Anderson Cancer Center. nosed with breast cancer this past year, ing place in Baldwin Park on Thursday, Supported by the Charles Lewis Insti- just finished surgery and is now under- Oct. 18. tute, the MD Anderson Cancer Center is going chemotherapy. The pink jerseys are available online. David Eulitt / Kansas City Star / MCT a subsidiary nonprofit of the renowned “Having my mom be afflicted with this For more information on both events Both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the wore pink on Saturday, Oct.14. University of Texas Cancer Center. This horrid disease and seeing the awful effects visit www.womenplayingfortime.org.