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From movie reviews to Leaky Con coverage, The U.S. Women’s we’ve got it all, team lifts our spirts despite loss, Pages 4-7 Volume 13, Issue 6 www.ValenciaVoice.com July 20, 2011 Page 8 Student Scholarships made easy Valencia simplifies process, gains donors By Rofkens Petit-Homme pletely internal to Valencia. to make [email protected] “Scholarships are available for spe- cific majors and disciplines,” Cofield Looking for scholarship money said. “However, the misconception is could not have been made easier. Valen- that they’re only scholarships available his plea cia College has pointed all scholarship for those majors and that is not true.” applicants towards their brand new sys- The stereotype has been smashed tem, courtesy of the folks at the Valencia and scholarships are available to all ma- Court date set Foundation, an entity existing to serve jors. So no matter what career or dream students. one chooses there is usually a true schol- “It’s a one stop shop where students arship tailored to meet the needs. for Valencia can fill out one application online, com- “We want no barriers for the student plete all necessary information such as to be able to apply for a scholarship.” Hudson Capi faces felony charges for firearm suspect extra-curricular activities, letters of rec- Donna Marino, donor stewardship to possession of a gun on school property. ommendation, and essays,” said Celica the Valencia Foundation said. “There is By Jeff Shedden Cofield, scholarship coordinator. “This one fitted for everyone to have an op- [email protected] car along with two others, and were sub- automatically populates a query for us.” portunity to apply.” dued by police minutes later. Charges Once students are signed in and Marino explained that the new sys- Members ot the Valencia Foundation Hudson Capi, a suspect in the May 26 were not pressed against one male and placed into the database, the Valencia tem, officially launched July 17, is not gun incident at the west campus of Valen- one female in the car. Foundation searches for eligible scholar- just for the fresh-out-of-high-school Team celebrate at a donotion event. cia College, will be arraigned on charges Boyer originally faced charges along ships from the multitude available. Simi- student. “There is not just a traditional of possession of a firearm on school prop- with Capi, for possession of an AK-47 that lar to websites such as Brokescholar.com student on campus anymore,” she said. need people to believe in them,” Marino erty on Tuesday, July 26. was found in the trunk of the vehicle, but and Fastweb.com, Valencia Founda- “We are as diverse in our student popu- said. “Students are striving for knowl- The incident occurred in the lobby those charges have since been dropped. tion’s product has been developed over lation from age, timing, and the reasons edge, a new career, and excellence. We Building 3 of Valencia’s West Campus Both men were trespassed from Va- time with different partnerships within we go back to school.” are here to say you can succeed.” as students lounged between classes. A lencia College. the community. All applicants must have a 2.5 or This makes the purpose and the need male student was attacked by Capi and Capi, a current Valencia student, will These partners include Bank of higher to apply, but there are scholar- for the scholarship all the more impor- former student Rony Boyer. Capi pulled plea his case before Division 14 Judge, America, Universal Studios, Lockheed ships available for the students with tant. To apply online go to Valencia.org/ out a gun, which fell to the floor and was Walter Komanski. The second degree Martin Corporation Foundation and learning disabilities. scholarships, and click your mouse to quickly recovered by Valencia staff. felony carries a maximum sentence of 15 family scholarships named in honor of “We have a husband and wife who obtain something more than just your Boyer and Capi fled the campus in a years in prison and a $10,000 fine. loved ones. This makes the process com- have determined to just help those who standard financial aid experience. NEWS 2 Sunrail moves jobs to town Construction to start despite concerns over cost

By Dan Tracy “When you get your act to- Orlando International Airport The Orlando Sentinel / MCT gether, unbelievable things can and Walt Disney World. happen. ... And look what’s hap- “These are the days we live U.S. Transportation Secretary pening: SunRail is coming,” La- for,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Ray LaHood turned loose almost Hood said. Dyer, who leads a panel of local $78 million in federal tax money His comments were greeted governments that eventually will to help build the much-contested with applause from a crowd that own and operate SunRail. SunRail commuter train during had gathered near the railroad U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Win- a sun-baked ceremony Monday tracks and just north of the stop ter Park, who helped secure the near one of the system’s future that will serve Florida Hospital federal money for SunRail, said depots. Orlando. he had worked with three presi- LaHood signed a symbolic The event ends decades of dents, three governors and six document before a crowd of more fruitless efforts in Central Florida secretaries of the state and federal than 300 people. But the stroke of to build and operate a rail-based departments of transportation to the pen that counted occurred in transit system. Previously, there get a commuter train for Central PROGRAMS an air-conditioned tent a few mo- were unsuccessful attempts to Florida. ments later. build a light-rail system linking “The question now is who will UCF VALENCIA OSCEOLA That opened the way for the downtown Orlando with Interna- get the next leg? The question of Applied Science (B.A.S.) first 31 miles of the $1.2 billion tional Drive, and a magnetically building it is over,” said Mica, • Criminal Justice train to be running by May 2014. levitated train running between chairman of the House transpor- • Health Services Administration tation committee. • Information Technology* Notably absent Monday was • Legal Studies Start here. Finish here. • Supervision and Administration Gov. Rick Scott, who approved Business Administration (B.A.) SunRail on July 1 after putting it Elementary Education (B.S.) on hold for six months. Scott told Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) the Orlando Sentinel in a previous At UCF VAlenCiA OSCeOlA And UCF VAlenCiA WeSt, Psychology (B.S.) interview that he was worried the you can start your bachelor’s degree on the same campus UCF VALENCIA WEST train would not attract enough you finished your associate degree. Through DirectConnect Applied Science (B.A.S.) riders, but he did not have the le- • Criminal Justice gal ability to scuttle it. to UCF, all graduates of Valencia are guaranteed admission • Health Services Administration to UCF. So, you can finish your degree right here—with more • Information Technology* Asked about Monday’s fes- • Supervision and Administration tivities, he said, “I have plenty of options than ever. Architecture (B. Des.) other things to do.” Business Administration (B.A.) SunRail has been loudly op- To explore a degree program that suits you, contact an Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.) posed by members of the conser- Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) advisor today. Elementary Education (B.S.) vative tea party, many of whom Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) form Scott’s key constituency. Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.) They contend the train will carry Nursing (Concurrent, R.N. to B.S.N.) few passengers and cost millions Political Science (B.A.) annually in construction overruns Psychology (B.S.) and operating subsidies. 407.582.5500 Sociology (B.A.) James Fraleigh, a 52-year-old regionalcampuses.ucf.edu day laborer from Casselberry, Web-based Opponents of Sunrail fear the state will spend too much on the project. held a homemade sign saying, *Subject to course substitutions

“Have A Brain No Train.” 1104RGC759-6/11 NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 3 OUR VOICE Shay Castle Rofkens Petit-Homme [email protected] [email protected] Who’s who? Anna Gerrol Jeff Shedden By Mary Stevens [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Melissa Lane Mary Stevens [email protected] [email protected] Hollywood has a habit of taking real-life stories and adapting them for Bryan Levine Thomas Skillmawn the big screen. In the last few decades, Casey Anthony Kristin Stewart [email protected] [email protected] hundreds of films have been inspired Shannon Metherell by true stories. Many have been nomi- James Tutten nated, and a handful have even won, [email protected] [email protected] Academy Awards. With all of the media attention Casey Anthony has received over the last few months, many people are speculating The opinions expressed are those of the Valencia Voice, its staff members that a Casey Anthony movie will be and contributors, and are not necessarily those of Valencia College or the made. As a result, I can’t help but try student body. to predict which actors would play the main characters. Jose Baez Andy Garcia Photo credits: Page 1: Top Left, Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures / MCT; Top Right, Friso Gentsch, DPA, Abaca Press / MCT; Left, Courtesy of Orange County Corrections; Right, Courtesy of Valencia Foundation Page 2: Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel / MCT Page 3: (George, Cindy, Baez, Perry) Red Huber, Orlando Sentinel / MCT; (O’Hurley) Jeffrey Mayer, Wire Image / MCT; (Casey) Joe Burbank, Orlando Sen- tinel / MCT; (Stewart) Baxter, Abaca Press / MCT; (Garcia) Lionel Hana, Abaca Press / MCT; (Whitaker) Amanda Panks, Abaca Press / MCT; (Baxter) Courtesy imdb.com Pages 4: Left & Top Right, Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures / MCT; Graphic, Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times / MCT George Anthony Judge Perry Forest Whitaker Pages 5-7: James Tutten, Valencia Voice Page 8: Left, Jens Wolf, DPA, Abaca Press / MCT; Right, DPA, Abaca Press / MCT

John O’Hurley Cindy Anthony Meredith Baxter All content obtained from MCT Campus is paid for by the Valencia Voice. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 4 A magical era comes to an end The final Harry Potter film is a fitting end for fans By Anna Gerrol ing the demand for tickets. [email protected] Linda Skywalker, an avid Harry Potter fan, queued up at noon for the midnight From the very beginning 10 years ago, showing, just to make sure she was the very the tale of three best friends making their first person in line. “Nobody showed up af- way through a magical universe has capti- ter me for a few hours,” Skywalker said. vated audiences of all ages. We’ve watched Skywalker dressed in her Potter best, them evolve from new kids at Hogwarts which consisted of a black robe, three hor- just trying to find their place, to courageous cruxes around her neck, and a life-size young adults fighting to make things right broomstick. “This is a replica Firebolt, just in the world. Their adventures have taken us like Harry’s,” she explained. “I got it at The to the edge of our imagination and back, and Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” we can only be grateful to have followed. With the first few films in the series, we The seventh and final film in its series, got a feel for each character, discovered their “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part background, and learned all of the basics. 2” was released at midnight on July 15. Ev- We discovered Hogwarts, flying broom- ery theater in the Orlando area was sold out sticks, invisible cloaks, chocolate frogs, and for the midnight showings, despite multiple we can’t forget the infamous magic wand. auditoriums showing the film. Some the- After “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s aters were running the film every hour until Stone” came out in 2001, we began to see a ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ is expected to gross $1 billion globally. 3:00 a.m. and were still having trouble meet- turn in the story, and things seemed to have Friendship was a central theme of the series. ter in Part 2. In the big finale, Part 2 finally past and enlightened by what we may never pulls all the small details together into one have known before. We learn much about more of a purpose. With every new film, epic ending. Professor Snape’s history that sheds new more seemed to be revealed and develop, We finally see Harry and Voldemort bat- light on Potter’s journey through the years. and the audience became more and more tle it out in an elaborate scene. The action in As with all of the Harry Potter films, there connected to the story and the characters. Part 2 makes everything in Part 1 seem bor- is a lesson to be learned. The love friends Now, we face the end of a long journey, and ing by comparison. The bottom line is is that and family have for each other is something some feel very emotional about the closing “Deathly Hallows Part 2” is the best of the that can always overpower evil. Bonds are of this enchanted tale. eight films. strong and when people band together for “I’ve read all of the books and watched “It was definitely better than I expect- one greater good, the possibilities are end- all of the films, so I’m really upset that it’s ac- ed,” said Chelsia Mcguire, Full Sail Univer- less, no matter how weak you may feel. tually ending now,” said Christen Eaton, lo- sity film student. “There was a lot going on When the credits rolled, sniffles could be cal fan. “I can never look forward to watch- compared to Part 1.” heard throughout the theater. Young and old ing another Harry Potter movie at midnight In the final installment of the Harry were moved to tears by the end of the film. again.” Potter series, all of these key aspects were As the saying goes, all good things must “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows thrown into one final hurrah, taking the come to an end. Although Harry Potter and Part 1” served as the set up for this film. It audience on a trip down memory lane to the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is the final film gave us the crucial information we needed reminisce over the good old days. Many in the Harry Potter franchise, the story will and allowed us to mentally prepare for the memorable characters were brought back. remain in our hearts and our memories for The evil villain, Lord Voldemort, meets his demise in the final film of the series. emotional overload that we would encoun- Throughout the film, we are reminded of the many years to come. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 5 Not just a fantasy Snapshots from Leaky Con Fans prove they are ultimate Potter-maniacs Legions of Leaky Con attendees add to the Potter phenomenon

By James Tutten In addition to the focus of literature, [email protected] attendees were treated to interviews and a question and answer session which Thousands of Harry Potter fans from included 10 actors from the final Harry around the world met at the Lowes Potter film. Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Stu- “I want to make Leakycon its own dios Florida for the Leakycon 2011 con- country, I never want to leave” said Evan- vention last week. This annual charity na Lynch, who played the character Luna event was bolstered by the release of Lovegood in four of the Potter movies. the final Potter film, ‘Harry Potter and The five day extravaganza also fea- the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,’ and a vari- tured a performance by “Team StarKid,” a group of theater students from the ety of guest speakers, entertainers, live Andrew Bates dressed as Mad eye Moody. shows, and much “Pottermore.” University of Michigan. Their produc- Costumed fans and players from the tions of two Harry Potter-themed musi- International Quidditch Association, cals have received millions of views on Inc, a nonprofit organization promoting YouTube, and helped spark the career of the sport of Quidditch in colleges and new Glee cast member Darren Criss. high schools around the world, give the Potter fans in attendance were all impression that this was simply a mass very passionate about the overall mes- gathering of Potter-heads sharing in sage of the book and film series. “fandom,” but this event is much more "Magic is real, as long as you have the about promoting and encouraging a imagination to think of a better world, love of literature and the art of storytell- then you can make this a better world" ing and inspiring children to read. said Lucy Stambaugh an enthusiastic The opening events’ “Lit Day” cen- fan with bright pink hair and dressed in tered on several literary discussion pan- young wizard garments. els. The first involved a group of five All the events of this convention young adult authors speaking about worked to raise money for two main how books and being obsessed with charities focused on literacy aware- books fostered their writing and in- ness. Book Aid International has been spired their lives. promoting literacy for disadvantaged “I love the fact that people are coming people in Sub-Sahara Africa since 1956. together about books, and that doesn’t Funds also go to The Harry Potter Al- happen often” said Libba Bray, a New liance, a non-profit organization, which Dozens of Leaky Con guests dressed up as their favorite characters from the movies. York Times best selling author. “I have inspires youth around the world to get involved in social issues, such as pro- Joshua Madruga used robes, body paint, and fingernail polish to portray Voldemort. to say that Leakycon is 12 kinds of awe- Nigel Taylor impersonates Severus Snape. some.” tecting women and children in Darfur and Burma. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 6

out for the role of Luna, but is glad she was picked for Pansey. “It’s so much more fun playing a villain,” she said. The panel turned a little more light- hearted as the topics of discussion turned towards more fantastical sub- jects. The kids discussed what their “patronus,” or magical protective ani- mal, would be. Will Dunn, who plays James Potter II, received the most sympathy from the audience, when he revealed that he’d pick a cocker spaniel, in honor of his recently deceased dog. Later, a brief, good-natured argu- ment broke out amongst the kids as to who was the biggest Harry Pot- ter fan amongst them. It came down to an impromptu trivia challenge between Dunn and Barlowe, with questions asked by Arthur Bowen, who Cast members from ‘Deathly Hallows:Part 2’ shared their experience with fans. plays Albus Severus Potter, and Bene- A muggle Quidditch team, complete with live Golden Snitch, poses for pictures. dict Clarke, who plays young Severus Snape. The children declared the con- test a draw. Young stars shine bright The kids also discussed the difference between watching the film with a regular audience at the premiere, ‘Harry Potter’ actors delight fans of all ages and watching it with the Leakycon attendees. Rohan Gotobed, who plays Young Sirius Black, laughed and said, By Jeff Shedden a letter to Warner Bros., and was lucky “It was crazy, bloody hell! Everybody [email protected] enough to receive a phone call, asking was sobbing.” her to audition. Some of the youngest members The kids all described the experi- of the cast of “Harry Potter and the ence of working on the film as an amaz- Deathly Hallows Pt. 2” were in atten- ing experience, and were all bitten dance at Leakycon 2011. A few older ac- by the acting bug during the process. tors attended as well, including Chris Ellie Darcy-Alden, who plays young Rankin, who has performed the role of Lily Potter, felt particularly passionate Percy Weasley since the first film. about her acting future. She feels a nat- The children talked about what it ural desire to act, and said, “You don’t was like to work on the film and how just learn acting.” they were discovered in the first place. A couple of older, returning fac- Most of the children auditioned or es were on the panel as well. Evanna were discovered by casting directors at Lynch, who plays the kind-yet-spacey Quidditch, a sport from the Potter-verse, has become popular among high Luna Lovegood, and Scarlett Byrne, their schools. But 12-year-old Helena Evanna Lynch plays the kind-yet-kooky school and college students, who are fighting for official recognition as a sport. Barlow, who plays Rose Weasley, wrote who plays Pansey Parkinson, a 7th- year Slytherin girl. Byrne actually tried Luna Lovegood in four of the films. NEWS OPINION FEATURES SPORTS 7

playing fan-favorite, “Goin’ Back to Hogwarts.” The crowd remains excited as the group tears through song after song, ultimately ending in a song about, surprisingly, “Pigfarts.” The style is reminiscent of Disney-esque productions like “High School Musi- cal,” but with more mature lyrics. “It was awesome!” said conven- tioneer Jessi Stephens. “They played every song from the two shows!” Robes and wands were standard wear for One of the biggest questions on fans during festivities at Leaky Con. the minds of attendees was whether or not any of Team StarKid’s songs would make their way to “Glee.” Criss pointed out that actors are little more than peons, and as such don’t really get to make creative decisions. Many wanted to know if the group has plans to do a third “Pot- Members of Starkids performed numbers from two Harry Potter-themed musicals. ter” musical, and chants of “Three- quel, threequel!” echoed through the room. Criss mentioned that they are busy with their new show, “Starship,” Alexander Terry, creative director of Starkids rock Leaky Con and also projects unrelated to Team the International Quidditch Associa- Starkid. But he took care not to com- tion, strikes a pose during a match. Musical cast brings magic of movies alive on stage pletely disappoint the audience, saying, “We’ll see,” with a laugh. Below: Fans duel with character- Fans re-enact an emotional scene from the By Jeff Shedden appropriate wands and costumes. [email protected] Team Starkid’s most well-known final film in which Fred Weasley dies. member is Darren Criss, who many Any Harry Potter fan worth his or people will recognize from ABC TV’s her salt is familiar with Team StarKid hit show, “Glee.” Criss was one of the and their show, “A Very Potter Mu- songwriters for “A Very Potter Musi- sical.” But Leakycon isn’t the place cal,” and channeled a post-WHAM! you’d find the average Potter fan. As George Michael on the stage. such, Team StarKid has the same effect Team StarKid launched into their on this level of fandom as The Beatles repertoire of Potter-based tunes, ac- had on 1960’s teenyboppers. companied by A.J. Holmes on key- Team Starkid are mostly confined boards and Criss on guitar. Criss ap- to Internet stardom, with the bulk of peared to stumble at first, but quickly their fans coming from their Youtube regained his momentum. “He always videos. The most notable of these are, forgets his lyrics,” giggled a voice of course, “A Very Potter Musical,” from the audience. Darren Criss, best known for his role on and its follow-up, “A Very Potter Se- A deafening cheer blasted through ‘Glee,’ performs with Lauren Lopez. quel.” the ballroom as Team StarKid began NEWSNEWS OPINIONOPINION FEATURESFEATURES SPORTSSPORTS 8 Sports Nuts With a loss comes a gain By Rofkens Petit-Homme Team captures country’s attention despite defeat [email protected] Bryan Levine By Bryan Levine out, this group of women captured America, but also drifted away fol- [email protected] [email protected] the hearts of millions of Americans lowing the national tournament. throughout the country. This rapid growth in popular- RPH: Wow, you do not know than getting the win. They left Mia Hamm, Brandy Chastain When the women won in 1999 it ity looks more promising than in how disappointed I am right now. everything they had on the field and Brianna Scurry were all house- inspired young American girls and years past. Ask me how disappointed I am. but just came up a little bit short. hold names in 1999. On the way to revolutionized the sport, but this The difference between hockey BL: You got me all excited to In the first half alone the score a World Cup gold medal, all eyes amazing run seems to have had a and soccer, is that Americans have watch these girls play soccer and could have easily been 4-0 if the were on women’s soccer for the first different effect. Not only are young already given hockey a chance. It I end up with nothing but heart- net was a few inches bigger. time in US history. girls watching, but men and wom- was extremely popular in the past, break. I know I’m disappointed, RPH: Don’t act like you care Twelve years later the U.S. en of all ages paid close attention to but following the NHL strike which but how sad are you? about football now. And stop Women’s National Team has roared the rise and fall of team USA. wiped out the entire 2004-05 sea- RPH: I am not sad, just disap- calling it soccer, it is time to glo- back to the national spotlight with Hockey, a sport that’s been son, Americans seemingly gave up pointed. The U.S. team did not balize. I am still suffering from new names such as Hope Solo, shown similar disinterest amongst on the sport. want it bad enough. They were basketball and ‘American’ foot- Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach. Americans, gained comparable Soccer, while widely popular playing for themselves, not the ball withdrawal. I was watching Though failing to capture their national attention during the 2010 throughout the entire world, is still USA’s Rachel Buehler is tackled by nation. Now Japan, they were the British Open; golf on a Satur- third gold medal in six world cup Winter Olympics, but quickly went in its infancy stage in America. Its a North Korea player during play. playing for their nation. day afternoon! When does col- chances, by losing to team Japan back to being disregarded. still trying to grow as a sport, and BL: Japan winning the world lege football start again? ant step into American significance. in the World Cup finals in a shoot- Even the men’s World Cup last with every Fifa World Cup, men’s Who’s to say that soccer won’t cup right after the tsunami is BL: Let’s talk golf. Three of the year drew unfamiliar attention from or women’s, the sport takes one gi- right up there with the Saints last six major winners hail from surpass the NBA and NFL in popu- winning the Super Bowl after Northern Ireland. Why are the larity within the next few years. Both Hurricane Katrina. I think the USA Irish suddenly ruling the sport? of those leagues are in the middle of realized they had the entire na- RPH: What do I care? Everybody huge issues and are risking not play- tion behind them, but they just knows golf does not exist unless ing in the upcoming season. caught a few bad breaks in that its Tiger versus the field. Plus its The MLS on the other hand is game. It really wasn’t a matter of a game of gimmicks. Why would only expanding. Orlando City Li- only playing for themselves. anyone want to spend $564.74 ons owner Phil Rawlins expects RPH: Why is it that the team go- on a new set of clubs to shoot 30 his club to be an expansion team in ing against the “nation of hope” over par and slice every tee shot. MLS within the next few seasons. feels too guilty to win? Not to Or how about using a vice-grip This move would bring a huge take anything away from the well rather than a baseball grip when amount of attention to the sport in deserved win by Japan, but feel- putting. I tell you nobody cares the Central Florida area. ings of sympathy should not be about golf. Not only will Orlando feel the felt in the field of play when play- BL: Tell that to Rory McIlroy, effects of the growth of soccer, but ing for any title of any kind. That Graeme McDowell and Darren the 2014 men’s Fifa World cup is makes the title worthless. Clarke. Just because you’re bad just around the corner. Imagine our BL: You’re crazy if you think at golf doesn’t mean the whole country filled with people chanting anyone on the field for USA was world is. “Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole” or blasting Vu- thinking about anything other vuzelas in stadiums everywhere. Team USA celebrates after scoring against North Korea. The team lost on penalty kicks to Japan on Sunday.