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Page 14 Volume 15, Issue 5 www.ValenciaVoice.com Feb. 15, 2012 Page 19 CSI comes to Valencia Medical examiner explains job requirements Adele

By Joy Inzitari they must have four years of pa- [email protected] thology residency and an anatom- ical clinical and one year of foren- sweeps A taste of real life CSI (Crime sic pathology residency, training Scene Investigation) was brought in death investigation. to Valencia students by the Valen- There are rural areas in the cia Legal Society this past Thurs- United States that have coroners Grammys day evening at the East Campus. instead of medical examiners. Guest speaker, Marie Hansen, The difference is coroners aren’t By Geoff Boucher and Randy Lewis M.D., Medical Examiner for the always required to have medi- Los Angeles Times District Nine Medical Examiner’s cal knowledge. They also may be Office, held students captivated elected officials. The requirements The 54th Grammy Awards will be remem- as she shared a great deal about may be a minimum of 18 years of bered as a story of two women with towering, how the deceased are handled in age (old enough to vote), and have timeless voices, Adele and Whitney Houston, the local morgue. no criminal record. one representing youthful triumph and bound- The lecture covered topics like A coroner is a public officer less possibility, the other a reminder of fresh who works there, requirements to whose primary function is to in- tragedy and a life unraveled. become a medical examiner, roles vestigate, by inquest, any death Adele, the 23-year-old British singer-song- of the medical examiner, what are thought to be of other than natu- writer, took home six awards including album, their responsibilities and legal ob- ral causes. “Some states require record and song of the year, a trophy bounty ligations, how they examine bod- coroners to be doctors or medi- that puts a gold-plating on a commercial and ies, and much more. cal professionals, but some places critical success story that has dramatically de- In the District Nine Medical Ex- out west, they just don’t have it,“ fied the grim gravities of today’s economically aminer’s Office they have a total of said Dr. Hansen. challenged recording industry. five medical examiners. The Chief Medical examiners are referred Adele’s other victory came when she stepped is Dr. Jan Garavaglia, also known deaths under certain circumstanc- to the microphone and sang a robust version of as “Dr. G: Medical Examiner,” es, and they are the ones that make her hit “Rolling in the Deep,” which suggests from the Discovery Health Chan- the decisions as to whether an au- that she is past the career scare of throat surgery nel, the Deputy Chief is Dr. Utz, topsy is needed. that came just after Halloween and kept her and the associates are Dr. Irrgang, The circumstances include: mute through New Year’s Day. It was her first Dr. Stephany, and Dr. Hansen. criminal violence, accidents, sui- public performance since the operation. In Florida, medical examiners cides, sudden death when in ap- Adele’s honors for her sophomore album, Allen J. Schaben , Los Angeles Times / MCTTimes Angeles Schaben , Los J. Allen must be licensed physicians. In ­— ’CSI comes to Valencia’ Adele with her bevy of awards at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. addition to their medical degree, continued on page 2 ­— ’Grammys’ on page 16 James Tutten / Valencia Voice; Bryan Levine / Valencia Voice www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS Feb. 15, 2012 2 Medical examiner job explained

­— Continued from page 1 Never forget the “cut” parent good health, unattended by physician or practitioner, in any penal or prison institution, in shortcut. Because when those in police custody, criminal abortion, poison- ing, possible disease proposing a public health you try to abbreviate an threat, by disease, injury, or toxic agent resulting education, critical chapters are from employment, when a body is brought into the state without proper certification, when a body skipped. Preparedness suffers. is to be cremated and sent to a burial at sea, when they view the death certificate and it doesn’t look And ultimately, so does your kosher, or any unusual circumstance. pride. At Columbia College, Medical examiners in Florida must follow the law under Florida Statute, Title 406. The medical we don’t cut corners, and examiner’s main responsibilities are to identify neither do our students. cause of death and estimate the time of death, col- lect evidence, give cremation authorizations (the We simply open our doors death certificate comes to their office and they have to look at it and make sure it is legitimate). They every single day and help you have to verify the identity of a person which will Go For Greater. affect whether proper claims are made on life insur- ance policies. For identification of the deceased, they try to use family members to identify photos, finger-

prints, dental records, DNA , tattoos, jewelry, and Voice Valencia Rose / Brittany circumstantial evidence. They have the authority to declare that something is an accident. They are the Dr. Marie Hansen explains the benefits of her job investigators of the actual death. audience members during her speech at Valencia. In 2011 they did 1,151 autopsies, 337 inspection/ external exams, and 1,681 CRNAs (cases reviewed up in the morning died of heart attacks. It is all con- not accepted) called in to their investigator to verify text,” said Dr. Hansen. if a case should or should not be accepted. Students attending were drawn into her presen- The 2011 statistics for the manner of deaths in tation with photos of real wound patterns made by Orange and Osceola counties were as follows: nat- various weapons or tools to see what differentiat- Offering Associate, ural (most common) 563, accident (motor vehicle ing markings are made with each. Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. and non motor vehicle), non-vehicular drug-relat- Photos of different gunshot wounds were Online. On campus. Or both. ed 611, homicide 125, suicide 169, undetermined shown in comparison to one another with images (877) 999-9876 • GoForGreater.org 45, and pending 45. showing soot, powder, and the bullet hole. When medical examiners are figuring out what When asked what the benefits are in working happened, “It is sort of like a working algorithm,” as a medical examiner instead of a regular practic- 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL said Hansen. They speak to family and friends. ing physician, Hansen replied, “It is the most inter- They find out what symptoms the person experi- esting job. I am able to get stories and answers for enced before death. “Seventy to eighty percent of families. There is a sense of adventure and I never people who suffered indigestion and didn’t wake know what the schedule will bring.”

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By Malcolm X Abram Houston, the Guinness World record Akron Beacon Journal holder as the most awarded female artist of all time, was a pop music, pop culture The death of Whitney Houston, and African-American icon who influ- whose public life and career traversed enced two generations of singers in many the highest high to very public lows, genres. Her surprising death on the eve has devastated her family and left fans of Sunday's telecast of the Grammys, of saddened and awaiting the comeback which she owned six, greatly impacted the that will never come. show's tone and tenor. The cause of death is still unknown, so But when someone of Houston's stat- speculation is irresponsible and callous. ure dies surprisingly, fans and regular But whatever the cause, didn't we all think folks are often inspired to assess their it would end better than this? personal and pop culture's collective re- lationship with the deceased. Houston's long and public profes- sional and personal rise and fall saw her go from exulted icon to running gag. But fans and most caring folks hoped she would pull herself back together, show us her trademark toothy smile and allow us to lift her back up to the pedestal she so easily commanded for so long. When Houston hit the music scene

in 1985, she seemed to have all the ele- / MCT Press Abaca ments one could want in a superstar. Whitney Houston performs at the She had an undeniably prodigious vo- O2-Arena in Berlin, Germany, in May 12, 2010. cal talent and a good musical pedigree as the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Hous- basking in the glow of our stars, especial- ton and cousin of Dionne Warwick. She ly one whose public veneer appears so her to J Records and got her out of the driven drama "Sparkle," but now that, was lovely but known as a good girl who pristine for so long, we also revel when spotlight and into the studio. too, will never happen. didn't lean on her sexuality, and she had the cracks and holes appear. Fans hoped for the classic American We don't have the right to expect the skill to apply her gospel-based style to Houston's 15-year marriage to Bobby comeback, someone in which they could anything from the people we celebrate big pop and R&B hooks. Brown and subsequent and much-too- once again believe. and skewer, but even if Houston's sing- For the first decade of her nearly 30- publicly documented decline with bad The album "Look to You" and its sin- ing voice never returned, I think fans year career in music and film, she was performances, odd, at times too-reveal- gle "I Look to You" brought hope and would have been very satisfied if her an unstoppable force. She churned out ing interviews, and the sad spectacle that debuted at No. 1 with more than 2.5 mil- "comeback" had simply consisted of a massive hits and starred in popular was "Being Bobby Brown" provided end- lion fans responding to what appeared healthy and happy Whitney, appearing films. She always appeared cool, con- less fodder for comics, late-night sketch to be a triumphant return. But the un- in films and on television and showing fident and put together in her videos, shows and even disappointed fans. even performances and odd interviews us it's possible to survive life's peaks and a relatable, easy-to-admire New When Houston finally left Brown in continued and a tour never happened. In and valleys, even if hers were not like Fitzroy Barrett, Landov / MCT Landov Barrett, Fitzroy Jersey girl in interviews. 2007 and entered rehab, her longtime 2011, it was reported that Houston was our own. Whitney Houston at pre-Grammy party in 2011. But as much as our culture enjoys champion and friend Clive Davis signed to star in a remake of the 1976 music- — MCT Campus of income for the same people, and requiring that than $250,000, limitingdeductions to28percent ing theBush-era taxcutsforthose makingmore been pushingwithout successinCongress: end - growing economy. only inchupto2.8percent asashare ofafast- in 2022,butadministrationofficials saiditwould The totaldeficitwouldclimbagainto$704 billion in 2018,about2.7percent ofthetotaleconomy. briefed reporters onconditionofanonymity. according tosenioradministrationofficials who 5.5 percentof $901billion,orabout oftheeconomy, gress approved lastsummer. projectedhe andCon- savingsover10yearsthat not stop,therapidincreases inthenation'sdebt. cuts from projected spendingincreases toslow, but in taxincreases on thewealthywith$1.5trillionin deficit cutter, one whowouldcombine$1.5trillion propose a budget he'lluse to portrayhimself as a paign asheseeksasecondterm. entire termandwillbeakeyissue in thefallcam- dent George W. Bush, has helpeddefineObama's $1.36 trillioninfiscal2011. 2009, followed by $1.37trillioninfiscal 2010 and companies. It eventually reached $1.55 trillion for and spendingspikedtobailoutbanksauto revenues droppedGreat becauseofthe Recession lion whenObamatookoffice inJanuary2009,astax fourth straightyearoftrillion-dollardeficits. ministration officials saidFridayevening,the budget deficit to reach $1.33 trillionthisyear, ad- McClatchy Newspapers By StevenThomma President Obama’s plandeficit projects $1.3trillion to rise expected budget Federal www.ValenciaVoice.com His proposed taxincreases are thesamehe's Projected deficitswoulddeclineto$575billion His proposedwill callfora2013deficit budget That $3trillionwouldcomeatop$1in With thatinmind,ObamaonMondaywill The tideofred ink,whichstartedunderPresi- The deficitalready wasprojected$1 tril- totop President BarackObamaexpectsthefederal NEWS and development. will propose spending $140billion onresearch six yearstobuildroads andexpandpassengerrails. first responders. billion topayteachers and hire new teachers and ways; $30billiontomodernize35,000schools; $30 lion tostimulatejobgrowth, including: grams by$360billionover10years. cutting Medicaid,Medicare andotherhealthpro- help payforObama'smortgagerefinancing program. stitutions tooffset thecostofbankbailoutandto billion over10yearsonbanksandbigfinancialin- income intaxes. any millionaire paysatleast30percent oftheir President Obama speaks during a Cabinet meeting. 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By Seema Mehta He barely mentioned his GOP rivals except to Los Angeles Times cast them as creatures of Washington. Rep. Ron

Paul, the only one Romney mentioned by name, orium Mitt Romney slammed President Barack was a physician before becoming a congressman, udit Obama’s budget proposal on Monday, arguing that but "the other guys have spent their lives entirely 44 the president has failed to keep campaign promises in government," Romney said. 7 eola Campus, FL A 34 to reduce the nation’s deficit while at the same time "We elected in President Obama someone who Osc eption ec jeopardizing the safety net for seniors. has never run anything, someone who has never 1800simme Denn eJohneening Lane "The president came out with a new budget to- Kis been a leader," he said. "We’re not going to do that MON 6:30pm r day," Romney said, and the crowd of a few thou- in the Republican Party. Let’s not nominate some- FEB 7:00pm scr sand at the Mesa Amphitheater groaned. "And you one who has never done anything and has not been 13 have a reason for that response. He unfortunately a leader. That experience counts." came out with another $1 trillion deficit. And if you In asking the crowd for their support, Romney recall, back in his election, he said that he was going emphasized his resume. to cut in half our deficit by the end of his first term. "This is a critical time. America has a choice to Well, he just did the opposite — he doubled it by nominate someone who’s actually led, who’s led in 110 rail 111 the end of his first term." business, who’s been able to lead an Olympics, and oom t6chee- T

Romney added that Obama failed to deal with has been able to lead in a state, and bring that experi- oomoad 3- onlockha Social Security and Medicare. ence to Washington, not to become like Washington," t Campusc R Eas , FL 32825eption "This president miraculously today with his he said. "I’m going to go to Washington, and with t Campus R 01 N. E ec es 7 eening W , FL 32811eption new budget had nothing to say about making sure your help, we’ll get this country turned around and ec THU Orlando 1800 S. Kirkmaneening R 6:30pm r that those programs are solvent and permanent," then I’ll go home. I’m not in love with Washington, THU Orlando FEB 7:00pm scr he said, pledging that if he were elected president, I’m in love with my family, and I want to be back FEB 6:30pm r 7:00pm scr 16 111 he would ensure these programs were safe for fu- with my family as soon as we get this nation turned 9 ture generations. around. With your help, we’ll make that happen." oom 3- oad Romney made his remarks in a state with 29 — MCT Campus t Campus R delegates at stake and where early voting has al- 111 es W , FL 32811eption ready begun for a Feb. 28 primary. The former Mas- 1800 Kirkmanec R eening oomoad 3- sachusetts governor has the backing of key estab- FRI Orlando lishment figures here, including his 2008 rival Sen. FEB 6:30pm r AMN011312-02 t Campus R 7:00pm scr es John McCain, and the most recent polling shows W , FL 32811eption 17 ers ec y him winning handily, but the surveys were done 1800 S. Kirkman eeningR Orlando ted b before rival Rick Santorum surged in recent days. TUE r a FEB 6:30pm ARTNERSHIP WITH THE Voters who share Romney’s Mormon faith 7:00pm scr IN P Moder make up one-tenth of the GOP electorate in Arizo- 14 olomelli & Visiting Filmmak na, and Mesa is a hub. Voters attending the event Elisa T here cheered heartily when Romney mentioned Malu de Martino his faith. "My conservatism did not come so much from

reading the writings of great conservative scholars / MCT Journal-Constitution Atlanta Curtis Compton, as it did from living my life, my family, my faith, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney reaches my business," he said. over a barricade to high-five a supporter at a campaign stop. For trailers, showtimes and directions, visit: www.ValenciaBrazilianFilmFest.com www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS Feb. 15, 2012 6 Arab leaders call for new effort on Syria United Nations peacekeeping force oversee implementation of cease-fire

By Patrick J. McDonnell and The Arab League request came eight tion in Syrian affairs," the official Syrian Rima Marrouch days after a league initiative that called Arab News Agency reported. Los Angeles Times for Syrian President Bashar Assad to cede Meanwhile, Syrian rebels picked up power was vetoed by Russia and China in an incendiary new supporter: Al Qaeda Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Sun- the Security Council. Whether the latest leader Ayman Zawahiri, who in a video day called for a renewed United Nations Arab League measure would win their ap- posted on the Internet called on Muslims attempt to help halt violence in Syria, ask- proval was unclear. from neighboring nations to back the al- ing the Security Council to create a joint The Syrian government, a Russian ally, most yearlong uprising against Assad. Arab-U.N. peacekeeping force to oversee rejected the latest proposal as a "hostile The Al Qaeda leader's plea came amid implementation of a prospective cease-fire. act" and a blueprint for "foreign interven- reports in the Arab and Western news media that Iraqi Al Qaeda operatives — with expertise in car bombs and roadside explosives previously used against U.S. forces — may already be fighting in Syria, David Enders / MCTDavid which shares a long border and tribal ties with western Iraq. Sunni Muslim fighters have a long-standing animosity toward the Syrian government, clashed with Al Qaeda involvement would present Lebanese supporters of Syrian president Bashar al Assad in Jebel Mohsen, an adjoining neighborhood. the United States and other nations seek- ing to oust Assad with a thorny dilemma: Moscow, but it seemed improbable that including the Red Crescent and the Red Should the anti-Assad "Friends of Syria" Russia would embrace a call for the de- Cross. The United Nations is expected to coalition, as it is now known, back a side ployment of international peacekeepers, consider the proposals this week. that includes Al Qaeda? who would presumably be armed, though Meanwhile, opposition activists said The secular Assad government regu- the Arab League plan does not specify fighting continued in various parts of larly labels its opponents terrorists, and whether they would be. Syria, including the central city of Homs, says it is fighting Islamic militants. The It was also unclear from the Arab where five were reported killed, according Arab League, Western powers and Tur- League plan how a cease-fire would be to the Local Coordination Committees, key say that Assad's forces have repeat- imposed in the conflict that features both an opposition network. Nationwide, the edly attacked peaceful demonstrators, a bloody government crackdown on pro- group said, 23 people were killed. There turning a protest movement into an testers and an armed insurgency against was no way to verify the casualty figures armed insurgency. The prospect of Islam- security forces. because media access is limited. ic zealots seizing power terrifies many Moscow has indicated enthusiasm for an Despite the violence, an amateur vid- Syrians, especially minority groups such expanded deployment of unarmed observ- eo posted online indicated that some res- as Christians and members of Assad's ers in Syria. But on Sunday, the Arab League idents of Homs, where entire neighbor- Alawite sect, who fear an Iraq-style sec- formally ended its observer mission. hoods have reportedly been under siege tarian bloodletting. The Arab League also called on nations for more than a week, took advantage of Sunday's Arab League request for in- to cut diplomatic ties with Assad's govern- a pause in the conflict to line up amid ternational peacekeepers appeared much ment and vowed "political and financial the rubble for a bread distribution truck. broader than what many observers had support" for the Syrian opposition. The city has been short on food, water expected. Officials had indicated that Arab The Arab League also called on the Se- and electricity as government forces League leaders would seek an Arab League- curity Council to pass a resolution calling have besieged opposition strongholds, U.N. mission of unarmed observers. for an end to the violence in Syria and de- the opposition says. There was no immediate reaction from manding access for humanitarian groups, — MCT Campus www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION Feb. 15, 2012 7 War with Iran only has negative effects Media, propaganda instills Americans with fear of nuclear bombs

By Neda Hamdan The rumor that Iran will give the U.S. a they will ally with Iran, adding more fuel [email protected] ‘twelve hour warning’ before launching a to the anti-American tirade that has been nuclear bomb at America is also not true. building for decades. History tends to repeat itself. That phrase Given what we know about the Iranian “Instead of learning, we repeat our mis- is entirely true in this situation: the poten- program, it’s impossible for Iran to have a takes, it’s the exact same as Queen Victo- tial chance that we will go to war with Iran, complete nuclear bomb by Nov. 2012. ria’s ‘Little Wars’,” said Professor O’little, which will not only put us further in debt, “I don’t think going to war will solve of Business and Social Science. “We’re no but also put us in considerable danger. anything,” said Valencia student, Deiondra longer the super power and we need to “Even though war costs a lot, and we Carey-Sullivan. “They should talk about it, think before we rush into anything.” may be in debt over our heads, but I do and try to resolve it with a press conference.” There’s always a hidden motive behind think war is necessary in this case,” Gen- The media that is biased is doing what every war, and Iran, being the second larg- eral Studies major, Jeremy Williams said. it does best: instilling fear in the citizens est producer of oil, coincidentally has the “It’s no secret that Iran and U.S. aren’t the of America with stories and persuading power of cutting off our supply of it. That best of pals, and as a world super power them that Iran is going to make a nuclear is something that the U.S. government we can’t let them become a loose cannon.” bomb and attack us. When really we don’t does not like. Though President Obama Another repeat in history is propagan- know for sure about either one. was leaning toward diplomacy when he da, which is what has been happening for With a high Islamic population in Iran, first became president, settling things out- the past three years. Stories being published there’s is a good chance that a war there side of war. Now he’s been pressured into that claim that Iran has already planned on will be taken as a religious one. That will the exact opposite. making nuclear weapons are not credible. put other Islamic countries against us; Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is cut- ting hundreds of billions of dollars from the Pentagon budget, and we are $15 trillion in debt. It would be impossible to involve ourselves in another war. Looking back at history, the major jumps in our debt have been because of wars, such as World War I where it jumped $9 billion, World War II adding an extra $58 billion, and the Korean War which costed $13 billion. We do not have the luxury of spend- ing any more money we do not have on another war. Since Israel is our ally we will have to aid them also, and it’s something that will affect the taxpayers of America. There are options other than war. By tages than benefits. Our taxes will be in- As in World War II, when America freezing Iran’s oil exports and financial creased to fund the war, rather than more refused to join the war against Nazi Ger- assets, we can let Iran’s money deplete. important things like education or health many, Britain did everything they could to That will show how reliant they are on care. Our $15 trillion debt will sink even pressure the United States, and succumb- the United States and other countries, and further into an un-payable abyss. And ing into pressure, we did. The same thing potentially could convince them to settle, there will be no turning back. We could is happening here, Israel is putting pres- rather than go to war. also potentially make ourselves enemies sure on America into joining their decision Though there is no easy answer to this toward the entire Arab world. It doesn’t to go to war with Iran. situation, going to war has more disadvan- necessarily seem worth it to me. www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION Feb. 15, 2012 8 Iran: An old threat stays hostile Nuclear assault would spark a regional conflict, possible exchange of warheads

By Fred Lambert Iran’s complicity to U.S. troop deaths denials, complete lack of connection to the [email protected] extended into the Iraq War as well, when plot seems implausible. E.F.P.s (Explosively Formed Penetrators) In Iran itself, a recent slew of nuclear Iran’s nuclear development gets a lot of found their way into insurgent arsenals. The scientists have met mysterious demises, press, and without doubt this is the top rea- E.F.P. is a roadside explosive that replaces an incidents Iran claims Israel and the U.S. son they are a threat. But nukes aside, there I.E.D.’s (Improvised Explosive Device) shot- are behind. Both nations have denied re- would still be a ton of micro-reasons to hold gun blast of random shrapnel with a shaped sponsibility, and U.S. officials condemned Iran at bayonet’s length. charge that shoots a bolt of molten copper the assassinations. While it is widely believed that Iran is through armored vehicles. This is all besides the dozens of American seeking uranium enrichment for the pur- Of course, Iran denied supplying these hikers snatched from the mountains of Iran poses of atomic weapon manufacturing, the weapons, but U.S. intelligence claimed oth- and accused of espionage. theocratic republic claims to only be interest- erwise. An August 2007 C.R.S. (Congres- Iranian-American and former U.S. Ma- ed in using it for energy technologies. sional Research Service, or “think tank”) rine Amir Hekmati was arrested and sen- Regardless of whether this is true or not, report described an incident in which the tenced to death for espionage in January. one blatant fact makes it irrelevant: Iranian Department of Defense reported capturing Hekmati’s family claimed he was just in Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has de- three Iranian terrorists accused of smug- to visit a grandmother. nied Israel’s right to exist. gling weapons into Iraq. And despite all of the spiraling diplomat- This should be a concern even for non-sup- The report said U.S. military officials ic erosion between both nations, President porters of Israel; a nuclear assault on the state suspected the Quds Force, an extension of Obama had already extended the hand of rec- would spark a regional conflict and a possible the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, of smug- onciliation to Iran in a 2009 video statement. exchange of warheads. Ahmadinejad has also gling E.F.P.s and other high-grade weapons “I would like to speak clearly to Iran’s suggested that the Holocaust was a myth. into the country. leaders,” he said. “We have serious differ- Whether Iran is developing nukes or not, More recently, covert activity has been ences that have grown over time. My ad- their likelihood to use them on a sworn en- detected in both the U.S. and Iran. Last year ministration is now committed to diplomacy emy holds water. a plot was uncovered to kill Saudi Arabia’s that addresses the full range of issues before Iran’s ever-evolving uranium program ambassador to the U.S. in a bomb attack on a us, and to pursuing constructive ties be- has incited economic sanctions against it to restaurant in Washington D.C.. tween the United States, Iran, and the inter- prevent pathways toward weapon develop- Two Iranian men had attempted to hire a national community. This process will not be ment, and this should have been something Mexican drug cartel to carry the hit out, but the advanced by threats.” Ahmadinejad saw coming after his harsh assassin turned out to be an undercover U.S. This invitation to negotiate has been words on Israel. agent. The suspects named Quds Force mem- squandered by the Iranian regime ever since, But besides the nuclear threat, the overall bers as string-pullers and financiers in the plot. and now even the Obama administration is foreign relations the United States holds with In a public statement in October of last keeping a keen eye on a military option. Iran have been frayed and chipped away by year, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holden said And while an all-out invasion of Iran is several other incidents over the decades. the attack “was conceived, was sponsored probably not the wisest course of action in Besides the unpleasantness of the 1979 and was directed from Iran.” any regard, a calculated use of partnered hostage crisis, Iranians have directly support- Iran denied this. As officials have not- force with Israel or other nations should not ed organizations like Hezbollah and Islamic ed, even if the Iranian government had be ruled out when dealing with an unstable Jihad, a Shia terror-group who was respon- no knowledge of the scheme, this incident and markedly hostile regime, especially one sible for the 1983 barracks bombing in Beirut, shows a glaring inadequacy of accountabil- which is on its way toward harnessing the Lebanon, killing over 200 U.S. Marines. ity. Given the Iranian government’s other killing power of the atom. www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION Feb. 15, 2012 9 Should the U.S. get involved with any Iranian conflict? Photos and Interviews by James Tutten

“I think we probably would, I “No I don’t, because we have “Yes, If there is a war with Iran “No I don’t think we should, be- “I don’t think so because it’s not don’t know if we really have a enough problems of our own over over nuclear concerns we would cause look how long it took to fi- our decision to go after another choice if there is a war.” here that needs to be solved.” have to get involved.” nally end the Iraq war.” country if we don’t have to.” ­— Don McCrum — Meshell Newsome — Cecil Stone — Judenie Placide — Sam Resende

“It’s hard to say because when we “Honestly we wouldn’t want to, “I don’t think we should send “No they shouldn’t, it’s just a bad “I think the U.S. should not get stayed out of the second world but we can’t have Iran advance soldiers out there, but maybe idea. Sending troops over there involved. Honestly it’s not our war Japan came and attacked us.” with nuclear weapons.” support the war with weapons.” will not solve anything.” war and we need to fix our debt.” — Elizabeth Greer — Kameel Sylvester — Alyson Shafan — Chris Phillips — Fernando Marin www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION Feb. 15, 2012 10

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to campy weirdness like Roger Waters’ films, even down to pure cinematic feces Jeff doesn’t always hate like Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room.” The annoyance comes in when I pretty much It’s impossible for one man to dislike everything force most of my friends to sit through these films. Hell, I’ve lived in Orlando for By Jeff Shedden lasagna a few years ago, and my life has a couple of years now, and I still haven’t [email protected] never been the same. been to “Rocky Horror” at CityWalk. I, like many others, also have an un- I love gory horror films, the more gross- People ask me all the time, “Jeff, healthy relationship with Oreo cookies. out, the better. I’m the kind of guy that can you’re so full of hate, is there anything I finally came to the realization that they eat a big bowl of spaghetti while watching you actually love?” The answer is, a firm, were also single-handedly the worst thing a grotesque ax murderer slowly eviscer- resounding “NO!” a person can put into their body via the ate some hapless co-ed. The talent, effort I kid, I kid. Of course there are things ham-hole, so I quit them. Haven’t eaten an and fun rules still apply, though, because I I love. actual Oreo in over five years. Those things thought the “Hostel” movies were garbage. Most readers of the Voice have never are basically a liposuction in reverse. Hollywood has kind of neutered the seen me in person (I’m always available to I also love Diet Dr. Pepper. It’s kind of horror film these days, to the point where sign autographs!), but I’m kind of a big guy, a half-assed attempt at curbing the calo- many studios are releasing PG-13 rated so it’s quite apparent that I love food. I’m ries, but really it just means that instead “scary” movies, which are, of course, all Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT Tribune Minneapolis Star Tsong-Taatarii, Richard not Italian, but I’m crazy for a good lasagna. of being a 35-year-old man, I’m actually bad. But luckily, there’s still a huge back How couldn’t you love faces like this? Jeff has always had a soft spot for K9s and recently adopted one. I adore Stouffer’s original lasagna, and a 65-year-old woman. Oh well, with the catalog of great horror classics, like Lucio might well be willing to consider violence amount of sodium benzoate I’ve con- Fulci’s 1979 movie, “Zombie,” in which a if they ever change the recipe. Chef Bo- sumed, I’ll at least live to triple digits. runt of his litter and very small, and William to our household. We had been planning zombie actually fights a gee-dee shark! Or yardee changed the recipe for their canned I’m also a huge animal lover. Not to goes by either “Yum-Yum,” as in Will-YUM, on getting a dog for some time now, and Dario Argento’s 1977 movie, “Susperia,” the extent of joining PETA, mind you, but or “Shrimpkins,” because of his extremely finally adopted one from A New Beginning which is basically “Black Swan” with bet- definitely to the extent of filling my house long tail which curls under like a shrimp. in Altamonte Springs. They had so many ter acting and Satanists. with things that basically just eat money All three cats were born to one of the wonderful animals needing homes, from So it’s plain to see that I do have plenty and excrete nightmares. 27 million strays living under my mom’s Labradors to a charming little dachshund/ of capacity for love, and I do love many For starters, we have three cats. I do house in the country, and it shows. They’re mini-pinscher. So what did we pick? The things. It’s just that all of the things that like cats, but I’m not exactly a cat person. I like something out of “Deliverance.” Wil- 6-month-old beagle with a skin disorder… you like are crap. like the idea of having a cat, but three has liam even has a Southern drawl when he and we named him Dr. Egon Spengler. been a new experience for me. speaks, and it sounds something like “me- Contrary to popular belief, I also do The oldest is a grey mix named Spar- y’all.” Nathan, on the other hand, has this love movies. I’m a movie snob, though. If klebug. Short version is we thought she surprisingly deep voice, and it’s startling I’m going to pay to see a film, I want to was a male at first and named “him” to hear something resembling Barry White know that at least some talent and effort Sparkplug. It didn’t take long for us to coming out of a cat the size of a field mouse. went into it. For example, I’ll watch any- discover our mistake, though, and rather It’s a good thing we rescued them, be- thing the Coen Brothers release without than give her a new name, my nutty mom cause none of them retained anything re- even seeing a trailer. At the very least, it decided to just “girlie” the name up, and motely close to a hunting instinct. Nathan needs to feel like someone had fun making now she sounds like a reject from “My accidentally killed a lizard that had some- the movie. I’m one of a small percentage Little Pony.” Bug is bulimic, and reacts to how snuck into the house, and required that liked “Cloverfield,” and it may be be- anything she doesn’t like with regurgita- therapy for months. cause they went to great lengths to make tion. She’s ralphed on everything from I’ve always been a dog person. Over the audience physically uncomfortable to brand new clothes, all the way up to a the years I’ve had numerous dogs, mostly the point of yakking all over the theater. perfectly good Xbox. border collies and German shepherds, but I’m also a sucker for “cult classic” Then there’s the twins, Nathan Explo- for some reason, I’ve always been a sucker films, almost to the point of annoyance. I Courtesy of MCT sion and William Murderface. For simplic- for the “underdog,” so to speak. love everything from “Rocky Horror,” to TRIBUNE / MCT QUINN, CHICAGO F. JAMES Jeff’s current favorite soda helps curve calories. ity, we call Nathan “Binky,” because he’s the We’ve recently added a new addition blaxploitation films like “Foxy Brown,” Like Garfield the cat, Jeff loves some lasagna. www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 12 Seasoned actors shine in action flick Opening Feb. 17 Denzel Washington partners with Ryan Reynolds in ‘Safe House’ ‘This Means War’

Weston’s handler at the CIA headquar- agents maintaining relationships. ters in Langley, Va. is a big man in the Frost continues to manipulate agency named David Barlow (Brendan Weston throughout the film as he urges Gleeson). Barlow stands behind Weston’s the newbie to question the motives and By Edward Mueller reputation when the junior agent is sus- orders of his superiors. Weston is quick [email protected] pected of turning and aiding Frost after to appreciate the lessons passed on to the safe house is assaulted by his pursuers. him by Frost. A high-level terrorist leads a junior Vera Farmiga stands opposite to Bar- The suspense-thriller consistently agent on a chase across South Africa in the low in regards to Weston in her portray- draws the attention of audiences as twist Daniel Espinosa film, “Safe House.” Den- al of agent Catherine Linklater. It is Lin- after twist unravels the truth behind zel Washington explodes onscreen once klater that distrusts Weston’s allegiance Frost’s emergence from deep cover. “I again, infiltrating the minds of thrill-seek- after ordering him to secure Frost and liked how most of the ‘good guys’ turned Courtesy of 20th Century Fox ing moviegoers. stay off the grid. out to be crooked,” said movie-watcher Director: McG Washington plays the part of Tobin Multiple encounters between Frost Jessica Jeppesen. Starring: Tom Hardy, Chris Pine, Frost, a renowned CIA agent gone rogue and Weston provide the master of manip- Car chases, gun fights and hand-to- Reese Witherspoon, Chelsea Handler who makes his way into the U.S. Consul- ulation plenty of opportunities to convert hand combat merge in the many actions Rated: PG-13 ate in Cape Town after escaping a band of the young agent to his owns traitorous scenes for nearly the entire duration of Running Time: 2 hrs. assassins who snipe his MI6 contact dur- ways. Discussions about life as an agent the movie. “First, you saw Denzel in the Genre: Romantic Comedy/Action ing the chase. throughout the movie as well as the many bathroom busting that one dude up in the

The CIA begins their investigation into life-threatening situations Weston finds beginning,” started spectator, Jorge Ruiz. Pictures/MCTCourtesy of Universal his reappearance by transferring him to a himself in begin to alter his view of the “Then, later on, you find out Ryan Reyn- Ryan Reynolds as rookie operative Matt Weston. safe house in Johannesburg where young agency and his own future. olds can do it too.” ‘Ghost Rider 2’ agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is Weston’s love life shows strain as he be- Even with “Safe House” keeping box office. stationed awaiting a senior-level posting. gins to regret lying to his French nationalist thrill-seekers entertained, the popular “‘Journey’ and ‘Safe House’ are run- Frost anticipates a rough interrogation, girlfriend, Ana Moreau (Nora Arnezeder). family title, “Journey 2,” and the 3-D re- ning toe-to-toe this weekend here,” re- showing no fear as his escorts prepare him Frost contributes to Weston’s change of make of classic film, “Star Wars: Episode marked Dolores Jerez, manager at Touch- for water-boarding. heart with a lecture on the difficulties of I,” will offer strong competition at the star Cinemas in the Southchase Plaza. Box Office ‘The Vow’ ‘Safe House’ ‘Journey 2’

Rated: Rated: Rated: PG-13 R PG Pictures Courtesy of Columbia Directors: Mark Neveldine, This Weekend: This Weekend: This Weekend: Brian Taylor $ 41,202,458 $ 40,172,720 $ 27,335,363 Starring: Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba, Ciaran Hinds Total Gross: Total Gross: Total Gross: Rated: PG-13 $ 41,202,458 $ 40,172,720 $ 27,335,363 Running Time: 1 hrs. 35 min. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Courtesy of Kerry Hayes SMPSP/MCT Courtesy of Universal Pictures/MCT Genre: Action/Horror www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 13 Memory loss tests relationship A Rollins EducAtion is within ‘Vow’ sticks to rom-com roots your reach

By Neda Hamdan [email protected]

What would you do if the love of your life sud- denly couldn’t remember who you were? “The Vow” is based on a novel and true story about Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, who only months into their marriage suffered a car accident. This sends Paige

(Rachel McAdams) into a coma, erasing her memory Gems / Screen Courtesy of Sony of their entire relationship. The partnership is put to ‘The Vow’ stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. the test when Leo (Channing Tatum) has to decide whether he should keep fighting for his wife, or serious undertones throughout the film. The music, leave it up to faith to bring them back together. though it was slightly dark, had a hopeful sound to “I liked it a lot because I think it is original to have it, hinting at the eventual happy ending. It hit all Paige not be able to remember and have to fall in love the right spots, assisting in emotional moments as with Leo all over again,” said Manuela Garcia. “You well as funny ones. get to see a romance movie in a backwards-flashback “The movie was overall pretty good, like any Designed for working adults, rollins evening B.A. inFormATion sEssions kind of way in a sense where they are already mar- other movie. The trailer made it seem better than program is competitively priced with other Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 p.m. ried but have to do everything all over again.” it really was, so I expected more,” said Haneen schools in central Florida. at rollins, your Being based on a true story, there seemed to be some Mubarak. “The ending was okay, but I really liked Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6:00 p.m. classes will be small, and you’ll be taught by fabricated details implanted into the movie in order to the story along with the acting.” Tuesday, april 10, 2012, 6:00 p.m. professors who are dedicated to your success. create an almost too-good-to-be-true relationship. The The leading actors seemed to be chosen purely you’ll also have full access to the rollins library, Thursday, april 26, 2012, 6:00 p.m. major factor of their faith in God and religious views for obtaining viewers, and though their chemistry internships, writing tutors, academic advisors, were conveniently left out of the movie. An advantage appeared real, the acting chops fell short. It seemed Location: Galloway room, of it being based on a true story is that it has details that as though the characters were not written with and career counselors. Mills Memorial hall, rollins college were extensive, showing the hardships of dealing with enough depth, wasting the actor’s talents as they EvEning B.A. DEgrEE ProgrAms rSVP: 407-646-2232 | www.rollins.edu/evening memory loss and not sugar-coating it. portrayed shallow characters. • computer Science Like any true rom-com, their love is generously However, Jessica Lange seemed to steal the • economics romantic and blissful, until an tragic event occurs. show with what was only a few sentences, as well • english They eventually find their way back to each other, as Sam Neill who also made a large impact on the • environmental Studies and ending on a happy and tearful note, the only differ- movie compared to the leading actors. One can’t civic urbanism ence is that this is a true story, which raises ques- help but wonder how different the movie could • humanities tions of credibility throughout the entire movie in have been if the entire cast was filled with actors as • International affairs regards to this happening. talented as them. • Music “I think it is a good movie, very cute,” said Elly Though the movie seemed to promise a lot more • organizational Behavior Abraham. “The story is what really got to me, and than it delivered, it is a film sure to make tears flow and • organizational communication made me emotional.” set high expectations for any girl watching. This movie • Psychology There is a touch of comedy, which brightens the is a good Valentines’ Day date, but not much else.

Holt evening 8.5x11 AD all dates 2012.indd 1 2/9/12 12:22 PM www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 14 Brazilian film festival starts strong Fantasy lives Taboo subject addressed through high humor with opening film at MegaCon By James Tutten loved comedic actress, Ingrid Gui- adult sex devices, scantily clad ladies [email protected] marães, who plays a determined busi- showing off their goods, and even a few nesswoman having trouble balancing simulated orgasms. There is so much sex Comicbook legend, The 5th annual Brazilian Film Festival her personal and professional life. throughout this film, that any foul lan- at Valencia College kicked off with a roll- She finds herself at a crossroads af- guage and excessive nudity would eas- Stan Lee set to return er coaster ride of comedy, and great num- ter her husband leaves due to a lack of ily bump this film into an NC-17 rating.

James Tutten / Valencia Voice / Valencia Tutten James bers of cinema fans turned out thanks to attention, and loses her job because of “I’ve always wanted to come out By Michelle Saddic the largest advertising campaign yet. a major mishap at the office. She then to this film festival but couldn’t make [email protected] Star Wars, R2-D2 roams around at 2011 MegaCon. “I feel very proud that it’s been so finds herself going into business with it before. I’m real excited to share that successful,” said Richard Sansone, a a former rival in an adult sex shop. connectivity with my Brazilian fam- It is that time of year again when Mega- nal tattoos for people, there will be a Mov- professor of Portuguese and English Throughout the film there is constant ily,” said student Mariana Brum. Con, Florida’s largest comic book, an- ieStop booth, several artists will be there to as a Second Language at Valencia and humor from the clumsy and sexually This film has not been screened ime, sci-fi, and gaming convention, starts showcase their work, booths with toys and organizer of the event. “It brings to- inexperienced protagonist. She fights to outside of the Rio International Film up again. MegaCon will be at the Orange figures will be displayed, as well as life-sized gether the Brazilian community and rebuild her family relationships, all the Festival where it won several awards. County Convention Center this weekend, weapons from cartoons and video games. gives the community at large a chance while dealing with her surprise success Students and the general movie go- Feb. 17 through Feb. 19. Throughout the weekend, there are con- to understand Brazilian culture.” in the taboo market she finds herself in. ing public that came out for this event For those who are not familiar with tests that people enter each day, on Friday The first film featured in this year’s The film has some nudity and skates were treated to not only a free movie, MegaCon, it showcases dozens of booths some of the contests are the “Quick Draw,” multi-day festival was “De Pernas Pro the line of what is acceptable for young but also live entertainment and free ranging from comics, tattoos, video games, which is a twenty minute drawing session Ar,” which translates into “Head over viewers with many occasions of heav- Brazilian delicacies. There was the art, and more. where there are two rounds, round one on Heels.” This film, which contained an ad- ily sexually charged situations. sweet passion fruit dessert of mousse “Megacon was awesome! So full of ener- Friday and round two on Sunday, and who- visory that viewers be at least 14-years- It’s apparent that this film would maracuja, chocolate treats like briga- gy and it's nice to see people having fun and ever the judges deem is the best artist wins old, was marketed as a sex comedy. easy be rated R by American standards deiros, different types of the popular dressing up and not caring what other people a prize. On Saturday is one of the most pop- The film stars Brazil’s much be- with a large number of stimulating coxinha, and much more. think and just being themselves! It was really ular events - the “Anime Costume Contest.” Along with word of mouth and social fun,” said AnnMarie DeCarmo, commenting Saturday has the most events planned and media, this event has never seen bigger on her experience of MegaCon last year. celebrities are normally out signing and taking crowds and is sure to set a new record for “There are so many people who wear cos- pictures with their fans. The show room is also funds raised for the Valencia Foundation. tumes that sometimes I feel out of place at open longer during Saturday, while at night, “This is a great event every year MegaCon if I don’t wear a costume, but Mega- after the show room hours are over, there is and the movies they show are very Con is a lot of fun,” said Jessy Missigman who also a large rave that takes place, but one can good,” said SGA president at West has been to MegaCon for the last few years. only go if they pay for their Saturday ticket. Campus, Patrick O’Connor. “Great MegaCon also hosts quite a few celebri- Friday tends to be the day to “scope out” writing, great actors, comedy is there, ties. This year, MegaCon is inviting Stan Lee, what to do for the rest of the weekend and to and action is there. You really get to see who is a comic book legend and is executive take a look at the shops, while Sunday is the prime examples of another culture.” producer for most Marvel movies, Tom Felton, day that everything for sale gets a bit cheap- The Brazilian film festival at Valencia who played Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter, sev- er and people buy more from the shops. College strongly reflects the driving de- eral actors from the cast of Star Trek, and more. Ticket prices for MegaCon are $25 for one sire of international understanding and Not only are there several celebrities at- day or $60 for the whole weekend. Check cooperation with the world community. tending, but there are dozens of booths to out megaconvention.com for places to buy It all can start with cultural events like look forward to, for example “Ink Fusion,” a tickets and to find out more about what will this festival, and the several study abroad tattoo group that will be there creating origi- be available throughout the weekend. College Valencia Baumbaugh / Keith programs that Valencia is internationally Current and former Valencia College students help the Brazilian film festival as volunteers. known for providing to students. www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 15 App of the week: Eden Film festival to hit Valencia By Neda Hamdan shrubs, crystal and stone. To increase [email protected] interest the game is in zero gravity, so Former, current students produce award winning shorts yes, you can build a castle in mid-air. Were you a fan of Minecraft? Well There even is a TNT block that By Shannon Metherell maximal/rave music.” here’s a new, basic, but still highly ad- you can use to create destruction and tend to stick out compared to the rest [email protected] “The Loch Ness Monster from Outer Space,” dictive version. Eden, World Builder underground tunnels. You have the of the app. Looking past the graph- will be screening on Friday at 7:30 p.m. In this is exactly as the name describes; it’s a basic controls of walking and looking ics, the game is still quite interesting Two feature-length sci-fi comedy, Nessie from space returns after 20 game where the objective is to build at every angle and jumping, but there and entertaining. Who can resist an films will be showing years of hibernation and its mission is to invade your own world. Though it is odd that are also a variety of tools to build, such unlimited supply of blocks to create at Valencia’s Film Festi- all of Earth. this game has no rules or purpose, it as a hammer to break apart blocks or any world desired? val on Thursday, Feb. 16 The setting is Neptune Beach, Fla. during allows you to stretch creativity. fire to fuel the TNT block. You can also Eden - World Builder is like a and Friday, Feb. 17. The the 1960s. Who’s going to try and stop this You can build forts, castles, trees, use the fire tool on the flammable ob- mobile version of LEGOs, attracting films were made by Va- 400 foot monster from attacking? Surfers Kip bushes and all other sorts of things, jects such as the shrubs, or wood. those who enjoy using their creativ- lencia Film Production Steele, his girlfriend Trixie, and friends Betsy, but they are in the shape of blocks. You The graphics in Eden, World ity. Granted, the graphics are not the Technology Program Bingo and Speedbump plan to give it their best can create or destroy; both change the Builder are quite poor, but believe it best; but if you want to pass time by students and gradu- shot. As they try to save the world, villain Ve- landscape of your world. The blocks or not this was done on purpose. The using your imagination, this app is ates. Music, and other ronica and her Bad Girls gang try to stop them. vary in color, with textures of wood, controls, such as jump and destroy, the perfect way. award-winning short The film contains surfing and 1960s rock-and- films will also be featured. roll to go along with the destruction of the “My Fair Lidy,” will be showing on Thurs- beach community. day at 7:30 p.m. on Valencia’s East Campus. After each featured film screening, the pro- Craig Lideman, nicknamed “Lidy,” is a blue ducers and cast members will participate in a collar worker who has fallen on hard times question-and-answer session with the audience. due to the economy. A chance meeting with Both films were produced by Valencia stu- Miss Sal, a drag queen, exposes Lidy to a new dents in conjunction with industry professionals. world, one that puts him on a strange journey Some short films will also be premiering at toward becoming a queen himself. Upon tak- the two-day festival: “Thomas Sterling Cole,” ing the challenge, Lidy finds himself coming directed by Tommy Scoggins, Bobby Arnold’s out of his tough guy shell and begins accept- “Blue Line,” and “The Journal,” created by ing people for who they are, but then finds Alex Bright. out that he is having a difficult time being ac- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing cepted by others. Through his journey, his old Arts Center on the east campus. Admission is life meshes with his new life and Lidy starts free for Valencia faculty and staff and $5 for to find out about his true self. general admission. For more information and “My Fair Lidy” was produced by veteran an inside look at the film festival, please visit Florida casting director Sandi Bell and direct- http://www.valenciafilmcelebration.com/ See what Webster University has for u! ed by Ralph Clemente, who started the Film or call Valencia’s Film Production office at EARN YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE Production program. It also features local ac- 407-582-2413. tors Leigh Shannon, Tom Nowicki, Dennis To purchase tickets by phone, please con- • Business Administration • Human Resources Management • Management • Psychology

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EC-2143 CC UG ad2.indd 1 1/31/12 2:19 PM www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 16 Grammys honor best artists A rising star affirmed, a fallen one grieved

who tumbled from the pinnacle of the pop — continued from page 1 charts into the pit of a tabloid life. “21,” were juxtaposed against the dazed “We ask ourself,” the rapper and actor grief and still-raw reactions to the death said with the crisp tones of a Sunday ser- of Houston on Saturday. The 48-year-old mon, “How do we speak to this time, to this singer was found in a bathtub in her room day? There is no way around this. We’ve at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and, while the had a death in our family. At least to me, the determination of cause of death could take only thing that seems right is to start with a weeks, Houston’s history of drug addiction prayer for our fallen sister, Whitney Hous- is a likely starting point for the investigation. ton.” He then read a prayer while the audi- The Grammy broadcast on CBS began ence went silent, many with bowed heads. with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Country singer Glen Campbell, who is Band performing its new hard-times an- battling Alzheimer’s disease, was given a / MCTTimes Angeles Los Robert Gauthier, them, “We Take Care of Our Own,” and warm ovation after his engaging, high-en- Paul McCartney closes the show with Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and Joe Walshby singing a blend of ‘Golden Slumbers,’ ‘Carry That Weight’ and ‘The End.’ then host LL Cool J addressing the loss ergy performance of “Rhinestone Cowboy.” of Houston, a six-time Grammy winner Meanwhile the applause for Chris reward of making songs.” moment of the night, but the most timely a key figure to watch in the years to come. Brown’s daring dance work (he performed The 3-hour show also featured cross- was the performance of “I Will Always Love The drama of her night was heightened on a hulking prop of giant cubes) may have generational pairings, most notably a You,” a tribute to Houston by Jennifer Hud- by a moment of silence, just after she started echoed with a sense of redemption. Brown’s Beach Boys reunion that came bundled son, one of the many young singers who saw singing “Rolling in the Deep” she and her future seemed uncertain at the Grammys in with the newer falsettos and harmonies of in Houston a career and stylistic template. band paused for a long beat, which caused a 2009 when he missed the show and was ar- Maroon 5 and Foster the People. The song was written and recorded flicker of anxiety for audience members fret- rested on suspicion of felony assault on his Brian Wilson wasn’t the only 1960s leg- by Dolly Parton in the 1970s but became ting about her throat condition. It was just a girlfriend, Rihanna, but on Sunday he won end on stage, Paul McCartney performed a mega-selling signature hit for Houston pause for drama amid a fairly flawless night. best R&B album for “F.A.M.E.” twice on the show. with the release of “The Bodyguard” film Adele joined Beyonce as the only woman to “First and foremost, I gotta thank God, The 69-year-old McCartney performed and soundtrack. take home six Grammys in one night. and thank the Grammys for letting me get on a new song, “My Valentine,” with an or- On Sunday night, the soaring and epic “This is ridiculous,” Adele said on ac- this stage and do my thing,” Brown said. “All chestra, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh and jazz song came at the end of the “In Memori- cepting record of the year, and then broke my fans, I love you. We got one. Thank you.” pianist Diana Krall. The song was written am” sequence as the photos of recently de- into tears when “21” was announced as The best new artist award went to Bon for Nancy Shevell, his new wife, and he ceased music luminaries filled the screen the album winner to cap the show. Iver, the folk-pop project of mastermind also crooned it on their wedding day. behind Hudson. She blew a kiss at the end “This record is inspired by something Justin Vernon, who used his time on the He was back on stage at the end of of the song, which was subdued but still everyone’s been through, which is a rub- Grammy stage to thank “all the non-nom- the show to perform the climatic “Golden packed with emotion, especially for the bish relationship,” she said. “It’s gone on inees who never will be here.” Although Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End” audience at the arena. to do things I can’t tell you ... It’s been a the likes of Kanye West have endorsed Bon medley from the “Abbey Road,” the swan- Adele’s album “21” finished as the life-changing year.” Iver, the Midwestern act was competing song studio album by the Beatles. Spring- best-seller of 2011 with 5.82 million cop- Adele shared the award for song of the against bigger names such as rapper Nicki steen, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and ies sold in North America. Her rousing year, the category honoring songwriters, Minaj and dance music sensation Skrillex. Walsh joined in for the intense guitar vol- hit “Rolling in the Deep” enjoyed the best with Paul Epworth for “Rolling in the Deep.” “It’s really hard to accept this award,” leys of “Carry That Weight” before the fi- year of sales of any song since “Candle in The Grammys are determined by about

Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times / MCTTimes Angeles Los Robert Gauthier, Vernon said. “There’s so much talent out nal line of “The End” brought the show to the Wind: Princess Diana Tribute,” Elton 13,000 voting members. The eligibility pe- there and on this stage. There’s so much a close: “And in the end, the love you take John’s charity single in 1997. riod for nominated recordings was Oct. 1, Jennifer Hudson performs a Houston tribute talent that’s not here. ... When I started is equal to the love you make.” Adele also won best new artist in 2009, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011. during the Grammys at the Staple Center in Ca. making songs I started for the inherent That may have been the timeless music and her new shelf of trophies will make her — MCT Campus www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 17 Top 4 awkward moments at Grammy Awards By Margaret Wappler Los Angeles Times

What would the ceremony be without its weird moments, its awkward collaborations or puzzling choices? Here are six of the most notable of the evening’s slip-ups, gaffes and other “I don’t get it” moments:

The Foo Fighters #4 was omnipresent at the show, from play- ing in the parking lot outside, maybe they’d torn up too much of the furni- ture inside already, to inexplicably joining the late-hour dance- music collaboration with Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, DeadMau5

Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / MCTTimes Angeles Skalij / Los Wally and David Guetta. Nobody could’ve predicted the awkwardness of the ceremony’s opening line, gearing up to perform “We Take Care of Our Own,” Bruce Springsteen asked the crowd, “Anyone #3 alive out there?” / MCTTimes Angeles Los Kirk McKoy, Nicki Minaj’s performance, Catholic nightmare overload Did we need to #1 or inspired frightfest? Wait, #2 see him perform notice how those two things twice? Are we ready aren’t that different? It might to embrace him so take us years to process all the full-heartedly? Three ideas at work in Minaj’s per- years after assault- formance, and while we ap- ing then-girlfriend plaud her for presenting them Rihanna, Brown was all with gusto, it seemed a case embraced by the of too much, too late. So there academy, which in- was a video in there? And a vited him to perform cross she was hanging from? his own music on Or did she levitate? That’s a top of some sort of start, Nicki, but if you want to Cubist contraption do “The Exorcist,” your head seemingly designed has to spin around, not ours. — MCT Campus Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / MCTTimes Robert Angeles Gauthier / Los by Atari. / MCTTimes Robert Angeles Gauthier / Los www.ValenciaVoice.com FEATURES Feb. 15, 2012 18

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2/16 2/16 Smart Answers to Tough Questions My Ticket Home Career Services Experiential Learning 2/16 - 03/4 The Social Building 140 on Memory Mall Florida Biennial VI 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Museum of Florida Art Courtesy of thesocial.org Sundays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 2/16 Tuesdays - Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gar Alperovitz 2/16 Mills Memorial Hall Yonder Mountain String Band 7:00 p.m. The Beacham Courtesy of museumoffloridaart.org 7:00 p.m. 2/18 Courtesy of thesocial.org Seasonal Night Sky Viewing 2/16 - 3/18 Orlando Science Center William H. Johnson: An American Modern 2/17 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mennello Museum of Art Matt Nathanson Sundays 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Beacham 2/20 Tuesdays - Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: The Democratic Ideal Courtesy of thesocial.org Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre 2/16 - 4/22 7:00 p.m. Surfland Sundays Saturdays 1;00 p.m. - 5:00 2/18 Passafire 2/21 p.m. The Social How to Survive and Recover in a Bad Economy Tuesdays Thursdays - Fridays 8:00 p.m Seminole State College Fine Arts Concert Hall 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Courtesy of thesocial.org Courtesy of smponline.org 2/22 2/19 March for Jobs and Freedom: College Democrats 2/17 - 2/23 Ovrkill at UCF - UCF Location: Student Union A New Beginning The Social 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gallery on First 10:00 p.m. Sundays 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Courtesy of thesocial.org www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS Feb. 15, 2012 19 Key players returning this season

By Bryan Levine ing pitchers with 88 IP, wins (6), and strike- [email protected] outs (45). He also allowed the most hits (100). Ben Lively - RHP - So: Impressive 5-1 HITTERS: record his freshman year, second on the * D. J. Hicks - 1B - RJr : Leads all re- team in SO (41), and leads the team in op- turning Knights in batting average (.351), ponent BA (.257). hits (80), home runs (14) and RBIs (66). Joe Rogers - LHP - Jr: Full-time clos- ** Ronnie Richardson - CF - Jr : Leads er now, lead the team with 9 saves last all returning Knights in Runs (59), Fin- season, and struckout 38 opponents in ished playing in all 62 . 41.1 innings of work. Travis Shreve - 2B - Sr: Leads all return- NOTES: ing Knights with 22 stolen bases. Finished last * D.J. Hicks was voted as the pre- Bryan Voice Levine / Valencia season with a .309 BA, 51 runs and 69 hits. season conference player of the year. Dale Irving (15), Tommy Williams (14), and other Knights tried to find how many balls they can throw around the circle without dropping one. ** Darnell Sweeney - SS - Jr: Leads all In addition to that honor, he was also returning Knights in doubles (17), 2nd on voted to the first-team all-conference. the team in RBIs (45) and also had 69 hits. ** Ronnie Richardson and Darnell Swee- PITCHERS: ney were also voted to the first-team all-con- High hopes for 2012 baseball season Ray Hanson - RHP - Sr: Posted a 4-2 ference. With three selections, they ranked record with a 3.47 ERA and 35 strikeouts. second in the conference. These are the first During media day players, coaches expressed interest in hosting regionals He also held opponents to a .258 BA and preseason C-USA awards for the Knights threw a CG. since Kiko Vazquez and Tyson Auer were By Anisha Tandon pecting a packed house, I want to see this in their conference with a 14-14 conference Brian Adkins - LHP - Jr: Leads all return- named to the all-conference team in 2008. [email protected] place sold out with new stands.” record (39-23 overall). As 1B, DJ Hicks was named this year’s “Everyone’s talking about hosting a After finishing the 2011 season in re- NCBWA All American honors 2012 pre- regional here, everyone would love that. gionals for the first time since 2004, the season player of the year, he explained what Playing in Orlando,” said pitcher Ben Knights have made it their goal to host re- this would mean the start of the season. Lively. “Playing in our hometown, home Breaking down the Knights’ gionals this year. “It means you’ve got to work harder, fans and everything would be awesome.” The starters have been named for this you can’t just show up and play. With our Rooney announced Monday who 2012 baseball home schedule weekend’s game against Long Island Uni- new coaches everyone has elevated their would be pitching for the Knights open- versity, with junior Brian Adkins taking the game, I think we are going to take it from ing weekend, with mound for Friday night’s season opener. good to great this year.” This year, the team Adkins starting on Friday, Ben Lively UCF baseball fans should be happy, because the Knights drew a great home sched- “It’s definitely a great honor,” said Ad- has made it their goal to get to Omaha, NE, starting Saturday, and Chris Matulis mak- ule this season. They’ll begin the 2012 campaign, this weekend, with a three-game kins of his starting position. “All of our where the College World Series is held an- ing his UCF debut Sunday against LIU. series against Long Island University. The Knights, who earned their first pre-season guys have been working really hard and I nually. Coach Rooney has stated that the UCF is hoping for a sold out crowd ranking (21) in school history, will face four other ranked teams this season, three of think we have the chance to have a really way to do it is not to be good but great. this Friday for their home opener against which will be at the newly renovated Jay Bergman Field. Their first real test at home great staff this year.” “What it is, is pretty simple, last year the Blackbirds. will be Mar. 6-7 when FSU (20) comes to town for a two-game set. The series comes This weekend’s three-game series against what this team and program accomplished “We want people to come out here, not right in the middle of a 12-game homestand, which includes games against Miami LIU will be held in the newly renovated Jay was good, and by no means do I want to only to have great crowds, but to enhance (18) and Harvard. The Knights will begin conference play with a home series against Bergman, which has added roughly 1000 diminish what they accomplished,” Coach the program. Youth baseball in Orlando is East Carolina. They have a total of four home series against conference foes, and end seats in the first of a three phase process. The Rooney also said. “We have the type of awesome,” explained Rooney. “I want kids the season with a tough three-game set against Rice (4), which very well could decide new renovations have the team prepared for team that can take the next step.” that live around here to grow up wearing the final standings of the Conference-USA. UCF has a 59 game schedule this season, a full house in its season opener. Another goal has been to host region- the UCF hats. That’s all part of the process, 38 of which are home. They’ll be playing 14 games against other teams from Florida, “It’s awesome,” said CF Ronnie Rich- als at Jay Bergman field in the first week of so hopefully we will get that great crowd eight of which are in Orlando. ardson of the new renovations. “I’ll be ex- June. In 2011 the Knights finished fourth on opening night.” www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS Feb. 15, 2012 20 Knights guard reaches milestone Aisha Patrick becomes 15th woman to score 1000 points at UCF

By Fred Lambert 13.9 points per game. She scored and she’s led her team in steals for [email protected] 12 for her team on Sunday’s eight out of the last 12 games. matchup, along with 10 rebounds. Outside of point scoring, Wil- Knights women’s basketball “Really proud of Pat, be- liams gave Patrick high praise on guard, Aisha Patrick, led her cause she led the way tonight,” defense, leadership and rebounds. team in points on Sunday’s game said Knight’s coach Joi Williams. “I’m just extremely proud of against the University of Ala- “She played 40 minutes and no her,” said Williams. “She’s meant bama Birmingham’s Blazers, but turnovers, a double-double – we a lot to our program since she was she’d already proved her mettle couldn’t ask for more from her.” a freshman. For her to be able to in scoring. Sunday’s double-double puts achieve that milestone means a lot, Patrick was honored on Jan. Patrick in the top five slot for the and she’s a player that does a lot 12 with a commemorative team UCF women’s basketball pro- of different things. The ball was ball, recognizing her as the 15th gram’s all-time double-double list. for a 1000 point scoring, but she UCF women’s basketball player She is the only guard out of six affects the game in so many differ- in school history to score an accu- players in the Conference USA to ent ways, so it’s really neat to see mulative 1000 points. The recogni- record at least 10 double-doubles, her get that award.” tion came during an away game at UAB when she hit her mark. The awarded ball had “1000 points” and her name printed on it. “The significant thing about me getting a thousand points is that I don’t look to be a shooter; I like defense,” said Patrick after the Knights’ victory over the Blazers. “I try to get the steals and I get the easy points, and teams don’t look at me as a scoring threat.” The tally after Sunday’s game puts her at an added total of 1,109 points. Patrick, whose played for the Knights since 2008, holds the number nine spot in total points for the school’s women’s basket- ball program, along with number three for most rebounds at 770, number four for assists at 343, number two for steals at 270 and number six for most free throws made at 243.

A 5-foot 9-inch senior from Voice Valencia Bryan / Levine Rockledge, Fla., Patrick averages Aisha Patrick controls the ball during a game earlier in the season against Rice. www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS Feb. 15, 2012 21 Guillen, Marlins; volatile combo 4 all-star free agency signings, a different skipper, a $515 million ballpark

By Phil Rogers Florida summer destination, and with- Marlins obligated for $155 million). Chicago Tribune out the still-to-be-named new home near A chance to work for a front office that downtown the Marlins might be drifters built the 2003 World Series championship New name. New stadium. New man- looking for a better place to make a living. team and has kept a steady pipeline of tal- ager. Four new players, all of whom have That was then, Ozzie Guillen is now. ent bubbling in its farm system. been to at least three All-Star Games. The Marlins successfully raided the A roster that includes Mike Stanton, There is no shortage of topics to con- White Sox’s cupboard to grab an excellent Hanley Ramirez, Logan Morrison and sider when looking at the Miami Marlins, manager, who was signed through 2012 Gaby Sanchez. who couldn’t wait to say good riddance but lost interest in trying to win with a A starting rotation that is expected to to their home for 19 seasons, which went team lacking dynamic young talent. include homegrown ace Josh Johnson, by so many names it could have been in He was wooed to Miami, where he had who made only nine starts last season be- witness protection. been a coach when the Marlins stunned the cause of injuries. Never mind that the Marlins won four Cubs and Yankees in the 2003 playoffs, and But when Jerry Reinsdorf approved World Series games in the multi-sport then sat back to watch with delight as Pres- Ken Williams’ surprising choice of Guil- abomination alongside the Florida Turn- ident Larry Beinfest successfully enlisted len as a successor to Jerry Manuel, Guil- pike. They never really became a South Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell. len received:The chance to work for pro Beinfest even sweetened the pot for sports’ most loyal owner, whom he had Guillen, trading for close friend Carlos Zam- been close to for almost 20 years. brano, who like Guillen would like nothing A team that had averaged 83.5 victo- better than to make the Cubs look bad for ries the previous two years (compared to failing to halt his steady self-destruction. the Marlins’ 76-win average the last two Miami/ MCT Micot, Herald Walter There will be an abundance of stories on years) and featured a strong farm system. Ozzie Guillen speaks to the media after being introduced as the manager of the Miami Marlins. Guillen, Reyes, Buehrle, Bell and “Big Z” A pitching staff led by the 25-year-old after the Marlins report to the Jupiter, Fla., Buehrle and 24-year-old Jon Garland, not the spending, perennial power.Of most impor- They will make a combined $24 million in complex they share with the Cardinals. 33-year-old Buehrle and 28-year-old Johnson. tance, when Guillen took over the White 2012 and $52 million at the peak of their con- We’ll leave a thorough discussion of The Marlins have had only two 200-in- Sox, he didn’t face immediate expectations. tracts.Zambrano, oddly, will be the Marlins’ those topics for another time. ning seasons from starting pitchers the last This is a whole different gig entirely. highest-paid player this season. The Cubs For starters, and knowing the point three years; the White Sox had five from Then again, Guillen is a different guy will pay $16.45 million of his $19-million con- will be overlooked later, let’s examine this their’s in 2001-03. A team that just had tak- too. He has shown himself to be one of the tract, however. Bill James projects Stanton question: Is the Marlins’ situation as good en its payroll down, not maxed it out. game’s best managers (witness the White will hit 39 home runs and have a .933 OPS as the one Guillen inherited in Chicago? In 2004, Guillen’s first season, Williams Sox’s plus-19 Pythagorean standings fig- this season, the sixth best in the majors. He probably would tell you it’s a lot traded for Freddy Garcia and Jose Con- ure in his eight years). Guillen believes Ramirez will be fine better. After all, he’s walking into: treras, who would play huge roles in the He and the Marlins could be the per- playing third but it’s still possible he could A four-year, $10-million contract. His White Sox winning the 2005 World Series. fect storm. It should be fascinating to be traded if spring training reveals oppo- original deal with the White Sox was for A roster that was built around a watch them try to take down the Phillies sition to the Reyes-generated move. Matt two years plus a club option, at less than 28-year-old Paul Konerko, one of base- and the Braves. The Marlins’ payroll was Dominguez, a whiz in the field, will be an $1 million per season. His longest was ball’s most consistent run-producers. $57.7 million at the start of 2011 and will option at third if his bat comes around. three years and a club option. He was coming off a horrible season in soar beyond $100 million. Loria is looking for a big splash selling A chance to open a $515-million palace 2003 but would average 98 RBIs over the It would be bigger except for owner season tickets and almost certainly will David Santiago, El Nuevo Herald / MCT Herald El Nuevo Santiago, David that could be a turning point in baseball’s eight years he played for Guillen (Stanton Jeffrey Loria’s voodoo economics. The reduce the payroll in future seasons if the New Miami Marlins pitcher Mark Buehrle is all smiles during a news conference at Marlins HQ. future in the state of Florida (the stadium might do better but it will be hard to be contracts for Reyes, Buehrle and Bell were team isn’t a big winner. is a public-private partnership, with the more consistent). A division lacking a big- heavily back-loaded. — MCT Campus