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July 28, 2010 VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 9 VALENCIAVOICE.COM Official Student Media of Valencia Community College

Are you ready for the next Rock ‘n’ Roll Benefit huge smash semester at Valencia? Osceola campus event benefits Pg. 2, 3 health-science students By Elisanett Martinez This event benefits future nursing, [email protected] EMT, and emergency medical services students, whom are eligible for the schol- You better The lights dimmed, the over-head arship. “The scholarship is in honor of hide from screen projected lyrics, and the Rogue my mother and step-father,” said Melissa Scholars began playing Elvis’ “Heart- Pedone who is involved with the schol- your break Hotel.” Andrew Becker danced arship, “They both graduated in the sec- down the aisles dressed as Elvis, com- ond class (referring to the second gradu- dreams, plete with sunglasses and scarf. The ating class in Valencia’s history).” Valencia Foundation rock ’n’ roll ben- Al Groccia served as the front man, and Pg. 5 efit took place on July 23, at the Osceola kept the audience entertained with music Campus, and was held to benefit the trivia questions, categorized by decade, Jane Dewey / Monty Bilyue Emergency throughout the evening. The winners

Health-care Service Scholarship. were awarded with flying jolly ranchers, Russell Griner, Valencia Voice Garza tosses The Rogue Scholars are a group of mu- and as the night continued Al began us- Andrew Becker led the festivities as the “Rogue Scholars” took the stage to perform. sicians with ties to Valencia, that only ing badminton rackets and sling shots in first no-no play benefit concerts like the rock’n’ roll order to reach audience members in the “Everlong” by the Foo Fighters and had a mash-up of “Walk This Way” and benefit. The group met two years ago at a back rows. Videos were also showcased “How Far We’ve Come” by Matchbox “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith ready in Rays Java Jam and decided to organize a band, while the band tuned their instruments Twenty. for presentation. history, in order to play for charity events. Since and re-arranged their position. The Rogue Scholars announced that Students who are interested in the Va- then the band has performed for organi- The set-list included songs like “Sweet “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne would lencia Foundation should visit www.va- Pg. 6 zations like The Red Cross, Relay for Life, Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, be their last song, but the crowd de- lenciacc.edu keyword Valencia Founda- and The American Cancer Society. “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World, manded an encore. Luckily, the band tion. NEWS > 1 OPINION > 2 FEATURES > 4 SPORTS > 6 JULY 28, 2010 2 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College

OUR VOICE Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Seven tips to a successful semester Newsroom | 407-582-5040 Advisor | 407-582-1170 For comments or general inquiries The best way to maximize your stay at Valen- no deadline for the application, the process is very email us at: cia is to plan and organize every semester. By time consuming and may not be done by the time creating a simple check list you can avoid prob- the semester begins. lems that can place you on the side lines for a [email protected] full semester. Members of The Valencia Voice #4) Academic advising spoke to Tyron Johnson from the Academic Ad- Visit an advisor before registering for classes. By Editor in Chief | Alex Barrett vising Center for tips on how-to be prepared for speaking to an advisor you will make smarter de- [email protected] fall 2010 semester. cisions when it comes to classes, thus making your time at Valencia quicker. Managing Editor | Nikki Namdar #1) Create an education plan [email protected] The education plan allows students to design #5) Incomplete grades and save classes for future semesters, this tool can If you have an incomplete for a grade, you News | John Terbeche also estimate when a students will complete their should get in contact with your professor and get [email protected] degree and graduate from Valencia. Students can an actual letter grade. If you do not take care of the select the courses in which they would like to en- incomplete your schedule for the next term can be Opinion | Russell Griner roll right from their atlas account. The plan can be dropped and your grade point average will drop. [email protected] created by signing on to Valencia’s atlas account and clicking on the “MyLifeMap” tab. This feature #6) Atlas account Features | Jen Stripling is user-friendly, and even includes how-to-instruc- It is important to consistently check your atlas tions on the web page. emails. Notifications for missing documents or [email protected] holds to your account will be emailed to you. This #2) Check for holds on your account is your quickest method for communication out- Sports | Jolene Krause Before you register for classes, a good place to side of the campus. By checking your account you [email protected] start would be checking for holds on your account. can stay on top of your classes and financial aid. If there are no holds then you are safe to register for Sales | Kenny Wagner classes. If for some reason a hold is on your account #7) Register early [email protected] resolve it as quickly as possible. Not taking action By registering early you are ensured the classes on these holds can result in classes being dropped you need to move through your education plan. Photo Editor | Collin Dever after the deadline for registration period. These You can also get your books and equipment early, [email protected] holds can be caused from missing library books to avoiding last minute errands. parking tickets. Follow these seven steps and you will be sure #3) Financial aid to “feed your potential” without any problems. For advertising information contact The rule of thumb when it comes to financial aid For information on financial aid and academic Kenny Wagner at is to fill out the application when your taxes are progress speak to an advisor at the student ser- [email protected] turned in or as soon as possible. Although there is vices building in any campus. NEWS > 1 OPINION > 2 FEATURES > 4 SPORTS > 6 JULY 28, 2010 3 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College

YOUR VOICE Are you prepared for your next semester?

“I’m registered and everything is all set.” “I’ve changed my study habits.” “Got all the classes I needed.” “I registered, but I’m on my a wait list for one of my classes.”

— Janna Haag — Luis Colon — Toumder Ghazzal — Thamoor Ansari

“I haven’t really taken any steps besides “Went on Atlas and took care of every- “Fall semester will be my first and I’m ex- “Checked to make sure my financial aid getting my classes.” thing I needed to.” cited.” was in order, and I plan to get my books in early August.”

— Davy Judah — Mia Sato-Steson — Stefan Waldroup — Stacy Johnson FEATURES JULY 28, 2010 4 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College New Korn album keeps fans going

By Jolene Krause Ray Luzier’s percussive tal- making your life work for you, [email protected] ent. Korn, right off the bat in- which of course classic Korn, troduces a throat-slasher of making things work for you! Korn hasn’t lost hold of the an anthem with their new al- “Let the Guilt Go,” again allow savage, raw energy that made bum, but there’s a sense of re- listeners to scream, rant and them the legendary metal finement and ravenous focus, rave about another annoying icons music fans around the clearly developed only from aspect in people lives: Guilt. world have come to know and years and years of experience During “The Past,” is a memoir love. Embracing the new de- within the industry. about the failure of a relation- cade with their first record As for “Pop a Pill”, it will ship, and how the love turns release from their new label throw listeners back into a state into hate and revenge. Within Roadrunner Records, Korn of psychedelics with lyrics “Never Around,” the singer has risen head on to ensure “Feeling things crawl on me/ displays unhappiness about UCF VALENCIA WEST that the release of their 9th al- I need my fix today.” While being cheated with lyrics such bum delivers to fans what they “Fear is the Place to Live” gives as “The lying/ the cheating/ have chanted since the release The hellish nights alone while NEW PROGRAMS of their 1st album in 1994: Re- I am weeping/ Just search- Architecture (B. Des.) member who you are. ing/ Love is never around.” Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.) Korn practically crucified Many give more than they re- Your degree. Your choice. Elementary Education (B.S.) themselves in efforts to cre- ceive and that is what “Are Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.) ate Korn III: Remember who You Ready to Live” focuses on, Political Science (B.A.) you are – and the results make this song questions the reality UCF ValenCia West offers you six new programs Sociology (B.A.) for nothing less than a mod- of those around. A remorse- CURRENT PROGRAMS at the same convenient location. And through ern metal classic. Taking fans ful ballad “Holding All these Applied Science (B.A.S.) back to their hometown of Ba- Lies,” ties the album together DirectConnect to UCF, all Valencia graduates are • Criminal Justice kersfield, with the title of their in the sense that it says “I am • Health Services Administration guaranteed admission to UCF. first single off the new album sorry” as it’s overall message. • Industrial Operations* being named after a neigh- All in All, this album is for • Information Technology* boring town “Oilsdale.” The the perfect anthem for those the fans that brought Korn to To learn how to design an educational program that • Legal Studies tone and style are instantly needing a quick fix on scream- where they are today, a quote • Supervision and Administration works for you, contact a UCF advisor today. recognizable amidst the per- ing their heads off at life. The via Facebook from Davis about Business Administration (B.A.) fect head banging guitar riffs lyrics for “Move On” can mend the album states this “ I love Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from James “Munky” Shaffer, a listener’s mood from anger doing what I do. I love helping Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) the hypnotizing demonic vo- as the words allow all emo- kids. I love hearing fans say, Nursing (Concurrent, R.N. to B.S.N.) cals of Jonathan Davis, along tion to escape. With “Lead the ‘You got me through this or 4 0 7. 5 8 2 . 5 5 0 0 Psychology (B.S.) with Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu Parade,” it is symbolic song that.’ It makes me feel like I’ve ucfvalenciawest.com Web-based bass weaving in and around for just that, leading your life, done something positive. *Subject to course substitutions 1005RGC573-6/23/10 NEWS > 1 OPINION > 2 FEATURES > 4 SPORTS > 6 JULY 28, 2010 5 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Hide your thoughts By Elisanett Martinez Gordon-Levitt), Ariadne (Ellen Page), Eames (Tom Hardy) [email protected] and Yusuf (Dileep Rao), Cobb is able to plant an idea by creating a dream within a dream, within a dream. While ORLANDO, Fla. — Just when theaters were being trying to accomplish the job, Cobb is constantly haunted crowded with sequels and re-creations of past films, “In- by his past and eventually loses control and endangers his ception,” directed by Christopher Nolan, hit the screen, entire crew. 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NEWS > 1 OPINION > 2 FEATURES > 4 SPORTS > 6 JULY 28, 2010 6 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Garza becomes part of history

By Roger Mooney for the team, but I’m happy for him.” “If you have command for your fastball Tampa Tribune Garza, who had never beaten the Ti- you can do so much, you can be so cre- gers in six career starts prior to Monday, ative,” Shoppach said. “When you do that, ST. PETERSBURG -- Thirteen cans of looked sharp from the beginning when you have a chance to be special.” beer stood on the carpet outside of Matt he struck out Austin Jackson on three Garza, who matched his career-high Garza’s locker late Monday night, a mix pitches to start the game. with his 11th victory of the season, had of Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, proud- That was as close as the Tigers would pitched six hitless innings on two other ly waiting for the man of the hour, the come to a hit. occasions. night, the week, the summer. After each inning, the same trio of play- “Ya’ll know as well as any one how Garza had just tossed the first no-hitter ers high-fived Garza as he came off the weird he is. He’s a little bit in his own in the Tampa Bay Rays history and, like it field -- David Price, Jeff Niemann and Ro- world,” Shoppach said. “You just try to or not, was in for the beer bath of his life, driguez. reign in all his energy and all his skills which he happily endured after making “I’m not saying it was the same thing ev- because you never know mentally what the rounds of on-field interviews. ery time, but it was the same thing every he’s going to get.” It was the fifth no-hitter in the major time,” Rodriguez said. Garza had it all together Monday -- Rodger Mallison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram / MCT Campus leagues this season and the third involv- Joyce, who served as the designated hit- command of his emotions, command of Matt Garza made Tampa Bay rays history when he capped a no-hitter in Tropicana Field. ing the Rays. ter, said he tried not to make eye contact his pitches. They were on the wrong end of Dal- with Garza the whole night. “He wasn’t out there throwing, he HH-VCC-Half-0710 7/19/10 4:42 PM Page 1 las Braden’s perfect game in Oakland on “I didn’t want to him to give up a hit and was out there pitching,” second base- May 9 and were no-hit by Edwin Jackson say, ‘You looked at me wrong,’ “ Joyce said. man Reid Brignac said. “It was an un- “Rollins motivated and inspired me.” of the Diamondbacks on June 25. Catcher Kelly Shoppach said he talked to believable effort on his part. I’m glad Discover what a Rollins education can do for you Add Mark Buehrle’s perfect game in Garza twice during the game, once around to be a part of it.” at one of our B.A. information sessions. Wednesday, July 21, 6 p.m. Information sessions Chicago on July 23, 2009 and the Rays the third inning to tell Garza to try and “You’re wishing Garza could strike are held in the Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. Galloway Room, have been involved in two no-hitters and keep his fastball down and once during a them all out and make it easy,” Craw- Wednesday, August 11, 6 p.m. Mills Memorial Hall. two perfect games four times in a little chance meeting at the water cooler in the ford said. Learn about financial aid, scholarships, transferring credits and more. more than a year. eighth. The final out was an easy fly ball Evening bachelor’s degree programs include: • Computer Science • International Affairs “Feels good to finally be on the right “Keep it going,” Shoppach said. to Zobrist that set off the on-field cel- • Economics • Music side,” left fielder Carl Crawford said. And it was all Garza, Shoppach empha- ebration and soon had beer cans lined • English • Organizational Behavior • Environmental and • Organizational Communication The Rays joined the St. Louis Browns sized afterwards. up in anticipation of Garza’s arrival at Growth Management Studies • Psychology • Humanities and the Chicago White Sox as the only “That’s a huge moment for him,” Shop- his locker. RSVP: rollins.edu/holt or 407-646-2232 teams to be involved in three no-hitters pach said. “I’m so proud to be a part of that. “It was nice,” Crawford said. “It in one season. Those two were involved Man. He’s the one. I didn’t do anything. I had that playoff feel to it a little bit. Rollins College in three no-hitters against each other in returned the ball after he threw it.” Everybody rushing the mound. It Hamilton Holt School 203 East Lyman Avenue Ursula Uelze Winter Park, FL 32789 Senior Manager 1917, including two on consecutive days. Garza threw 120 pitches, 80 for strikes. was a real exciting time. First time in Advertising & Celebrating 50 years of educating working adults! Licensed Partners, “I’m very happy for him,” Rays man- Shoppach said he thought 101 of those (team) history, so it was nice to be a Universal Orlando Resort ager Joe Maddon. “Of course I’m happy pitches were fastballs. part of history.”