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Sexually abused by father

April 21, 2010 Stacey Lannert speaks out VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 13 VALENCIAVOICE.COM By Nelly Morales OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege [email protected] Volcano Stacey Lannert who has been featured in Oprah, The Nancy grounds Brazilian cultures Grace Show on CNN and Marie Claire magazine was a victim of thousands entertains Floridians abuse at the age of eight. She vis- page 3 ited Valencia Community College Angelis Barrios / Valencia Voice on Thursday to tell her story. Stacey Lannert By Shannon Scheidell Lannert didn’t grow up with memories of a happy child- [email protected] hood. She was sexually abused by her father at the age of nine through the age of 18. “I had no understanding at Gov. Crist There was a shifting sea of yellow and blue mov- the age of nine when my dad raped me,” said Lannert. ing about the borders of Miami’s Bayfront Park on ”I was pretending so much that it became real,” said slides to Sunday. These were the shirts and flags of - Lannert, who was mentally damaged because of the ians contributing their own flavor to the melting abuse that she started shoplifting and at the age of 17 the center pot of America. and had several multiple sex partners. page 5 For the first time, TV Globo Internacional brought On July 4, 1990 Lannert shot and killed her father at its featured event to Miami for one of their house while he was asleep. “I shot and killed my the most anticipated events of the year; all in the face father on the night he raped my younger sister,” said of mid 60 degree weather and soaking rain showers. Lannert, who spent 18 years in prison for the murder of Get the The Brazil Information Center estimates that there her father. She was sentenced to life in prison without are over a million people of Brazilian descent who cur- parole. ”I liked being in prison because I could sleep Skinny rently live throughout the entire country of the U.S. Collin Dever, Valencia Voice and feel safe,” said Lannert. Lannert said she learned Hundreds of people from all walks of life came to Brazilian pop star Claudia performs at the Brazilian Festi- to forgive her father and learned to become a spiritual val in Miami on Sunday along with other performers. on Yoga partake in the Brazilian food, art, and most promi- person throughout the years she spent in prison. nently, music. This was an open event, completely Hawaiin ukelele came together to bring the unique ”I can use my voice now to help people,” said Lan- page 11 free to the public; with the exception of food and theme of the Brasil culture into perspective. nert. Lannert regularly around to schools and talks shows to tell her story in order to help those who merchandise. TV Globo partnered with Sunny Fest and the Let’s are victims of abuse and who are afraid to speak out Miami’s Bayfront Park was flooded with families, Speak Portuguese Foundation to bring the experi- about it. She also promotes awareness on how to tell friends, and dancers of all ages. As the drum beats ence to Miami. Just last year, TV Globo hosted Bra- if a child is being abused and the way they should be Magic top built up from a steady rhythm to an almost hypnotic zilian Day in Canada, England, Japan, and Angola. approached in order to find out if they are. pulse, people began to move their feet: left to right, The center stage was the main attraction. Nestled “Just go ahead and share of what you have been Bobcats in left to right, to the cadence of sound. And this car- between a clamshell of glass faced buildings and game 2 ried on throughout the almost 12 hour long event. the Miami oceanside, this is where the major events The blending of fast paced reggae, African drum were held. Continued on page 3 page 12 beats, wind instruments, and what sounded like a Continued on page 2 OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 2 Who needs pen and paper Brazillian festival thrills Miami Continued from page 1 with iPads in the classroom? English/Portuguese singer, Samantha Bonser, sang the national anthem and guitarist, Luiz “father of Axé” Caldas, By Donna Jones performed as well. Santa Cruz Sentinel ing as well as the pronunciation. , who is a very popular singer in Brasil, recently started touring for a solo album and Brazilian Day in Science teacher Cynthia Arm- Miami was one of her first concerts, flying solo. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — At strong led her students through It was still raining 9 hours after the gates opened, when crowds began to pool together in front of the main stage. They were all following the bass beats to one of Leitte’s famous songs. She also played her own renditions of Lady Gaga’s Monte Vista Christian School, an interactive display of a cut- “Bad Romance” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones. history textbooks could soon be away view of the female body, Not too far away, a small family entertained themselves by playing their own music. “It’s raining, what are we sup- a relic of the past. Ditto for tomes demonstrating the zoom function posed to do?” said Paula, with a laugh. on biology and English literature. for closer looks. Luciano, nicknamed “Cowboy,” usually plays in bars and at family gatherings, he said, but found himself singing songs And spiral-bound notebooks and “It has lots of bells and whistles by Alan Jackson and George and Matheus on that day under cover of an acoutistical parking garage, just down the pens — who needs them? you don’t have in a print text- street from where Leitte rocked the crowd. They’re so old school when you book,” she said. So full of energy, people were dancing in the mud with their friends, hands clasped together up in the air, heads swaying have a 16GB iPad, and Monte Vis- “I’m really new to it but I’m su- Robinson Kuntz, Santa Cruz Sentinel / MCT Campus Maureen Mendoza, tests out the down low to the music, oblivious to the fact that it was pouring down rain in otherwise sunny southern Florida. “I love it, it’s ta has 60 of the latest must-have per-excited to use the iPad,” his- new Apple iPad as a study tool. like the whole country comes together for one day,” said Charlene Franca, who came to last year’s Brazilian Day. technology from Apple for use in tory teacher Greg Davis told his classrooms. sophomore advanced placement sophomore Alyssa Villanueva, 15, HH-VCC-Half-0110 1/25/10 4:39 PM Page 1 The iPads were introduced students. comparing the iPad to a textbook. Thursday to advanced placement Do his students want to copy “You can really focus on where students who will participate a graph he draws on the board? you’re studying. “Rollins motivated and inspired me.” in a pilot project. If all goes well, There’s an app for that. How For now, students will have to e- Discover what a Rollins education can do for you. Headmaster about checking comprehension mail their notes to an account they Stephen Sharp anticipates re- with a pop quiz? Students find can access at home since the iPads Evening Bachelor’s Degree Programs placing heavy and expensive text- out immediately whether they an- are for classroom use only. Stu- • Computer Science • International Affairs books with cheaper, interactive swered correctly, and an explana- dents also will use their accounts • Economics • Music • English • Organizational Behavior e-versions. tion is just a click away. to access e-textbooks at home. • Environmental and • Organizational Communication Sharp believes the school is If he’s lecturing, they can type The tablets retail for $499 each, Growth Management Studies • Psychology among the first to adopt iPads, their notes using the flat-screen but Apple provided a $50 school • Humanities but it won’t be the last. keyboard, and if he’s talking too discount, he said. Electronic text- Learn more about transferring credits and applying for financial aid “There are many academic ad- fast and a student misses some- books, which are increasingly and scholarships at our upcoming FastTrack Information Session. vantages,” he said. “They provide thing, well, there’s an app for that available, cost about a third of Bring your completed application, brief essay, and official or new access to photos, videos, dai- too. SoundPaper gives students print versions. unofficial transcripts, and we will waive your application fee. ly newspapers and resource mate- the ability to record the lecture for Apple also has a program to Thursday, February 11, 5:30 p.m. rial that enhance the curriculum.” listening later at home. train teachers to use the technol- English teacher Marcus Schwa- Sitting at tables, iPads propped ogy, Sharp said. RSVP: rollins.edu/holt or 407-646-2232 ger showed his students how with before them in black cloth cases, “The kids are going to be able to a click they could look up unfamil- students tapped icons to bring up educate us too,” he said. Rollins College iar words in Shakespeare’s “The pages. — MCT Campus Hamilton Holt School Tempest,” discovering the mean- “It’s a little easier to use,” said 203 East Lyman Avenue Ursula Uelze ’99 Winter Park, FL 32789 Senior Manager Advertising & Licensed Partners, Celebrating 50 years of educating working adults! Universal Orlando Resort OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 3 Volcano grounds another 17,000 flights

By Alistair Barr MarketWatch

SAN FRANCISCO - Ash from an erupting Ice- landic volcano grounded another 17,000 flights across Europe Saturday, and the chaos could con- tinue, according to Eurocontrol, which coordinates air-traffic control among 38 countries in the region. Angelis Barrios / Valencia Voice Stacey Lannert discussed her abuse by her father. Eurocontrol said roughly 5,000 flights would be made Saturday in European airspace. On a typical Saturday, the organization would Rape victim tells story expect 22,000. On Friday, there were 10,400 flights, compared with the normal 28,000. Continued from page 1 “No landings and takeoffs are possible for civilian through,” said Tamika Harris, a Valencia student. Har- aircraft across most of northern and central Europe,” ris said by hearing Lannert’s story believes that it’s im- Eurocontrol said in a statement Saturday morning. portant to share your story because there are people “Forecasts suggest that the cloud of volcanic ash that can learn or relate to what you’re going through. will persist and that the impact will continue for at “It was a miracle,” said Lannert, on the day she was least the next 24 hours.” released from prison on Jan. 16, 2009. She was one of The disruption has affected millions of travel- the few that were granted clemency by the governor. The governor had one main request for Lannert and ers since Wednesday, when the Eyjafjallajoekull Denis Abramov, Abaca Press / MCT volcano began erupting for the second time in a Passengers seen in Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport on April 16, 2010. Air traffic was suspended due to it was that she had to go out and tell her story to the ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Iceland. month. A plume of ash 5.3 miles high was vis- public so that she may help people who can relate. “I still have my pain, hurt and days that really suck,” ible Saturday, according to the BBC. President costs from re-routing aircraft and looking after Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, said Lannert about all she has been through. She stat- Barack Obama’s trip to Krakow, Poland, for stranded customers and aircraft, the International Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine ed that she tries to live her life one day at a time just the funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczyn- Air Transport Association estimated Friday. and the U.K., Eurocontrol said. like everyone else. She has a created a site called, The ski and first lady Maria Kaczynska was can- And airlines won’t be able to make claims to cover In some of these areas the upper airspace has Healing Sisters, where people can go for help, advice celed. those losses because they aren’t covered for such an been made available, depending on the observed and share their personal stories. Aviation insurance typically covers physical event. Aviation insurance typically covers physical and forecast areas of ash contamination. It is diffi- “In order to be successful we must fail,” said Lannert. damage to planes, and so far no airplane has damage to planes, and so far no airplane has been cult, however, to access this airspace, as in most cas- She is currently working on her book called “Redemp- been damaged by the ash. damaged by the ash, insurance companies and ex- es the surrounding area is not available for flights, tion,” and her main goal is make a difference in the life About 600 trans-Atlantic flights take place each perts said, according to a Wall Street Journal report. the organization explained. of people and keep on telling her story hopefully ben- day: 300 in each direction. Of the 300 flights that Restrictions are in effect on civil flights across Southern Europe, including Spain, the efiting those who are suffering from abuse whether it would usually arrive in Europe, 73 arrived Saturday most of northern and central Europe, including southern Balkan area, southern Italy, Bulgar- is domestic, child abuse or sexual. She says she wants morning, Eurocontrol said. Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, ia, Greece and Turkey remain open and flights to help them have the courage to seek help and have Airlines are losing at least $200 million in rev- Denmark, Estonia, Finland, most of France, most are taking place in these areas, it noted. their voice be heard. enue a day from the delays and face additional of Germany, Hungary, Ireland, northern Italy, the –MCT Campus OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS APRIL 21, 2010 4 UCF VALENCIA WEST Logo geek speaks to VCC students Aaron Draplin is more than obsessed with logos, its his life Jump-start By Shannon Scheidell and Collin Dever [email protected] [email protected] your future

Aaron Draplin is obsessed with logos. It is an obsession, turned passion, turned career, as an electrical turned life. Right out of high school, he headed straight for the commercial side of art. To Dra- plin, “there was a beauty in things people over- engineer. look.” Speaking to a pack of font nerds on Valen- Thinking of becoming an electrical engineer? Finish cia’s east campus, Draplin talked about his your Electrical Engineering degree—right here—and work, his hobby, and to inspire. In the middle of his road trips across America, to save yourself the traffic and tolls, learn from4 expert acquire knicknacks and preserve old packagings faculty, and enjoy the new 100,000-square-foot facility pulled from cobweb filled garages and condemed designed for UCF Valencia West. You can also take factories, alone, he gets called to design a few unique advantage of UCF’s internship opportunities and gain ones as well. hands-on experience. “Junk has some great shit to be discovered, which you won’t find in a design book,” said Draplin. Collin Dever, Valencia Voice For more information, contact a UCF advisor today. For the 2008 campaign for the stimulus pack- Aaron Draplin spoke to students about designing logos. 407.582.5500 age, the Secretary of Transportation picked the www.ucfvalenciawest.com logos his company (DDC) made. Sharing pic- thing from snowboard magazines to logos fea- tures of his logos next to Barrack Obama and turing the head of his friend, Gary, the weiner Joe Biden. Draplin also makes time to create dog. for mom and pop shops, and everything in be- “Work hard, make it fun, make up your own tween. projects, invent your stuff, and then do a good “Hey, when I made pizzas, there was some- job when you get that job. Up until that part, it’s one who didn’t like how I made pizza, what- gonna be kinda hard. We’re in a tough time.“ ever. So, you make them love you... instead of “So screw it, don’t wait for people to bring showing them three things, you show them you gigs, make your own. Make a logo for a 30 and make them love it,” Draplin said. band, make a logo for your grandma. Go look Draplin and his team design graphics for any- at a logo that you hate and redo it.” OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 5

OUR VOICE OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege Crist dilema on how to win Newsroom | 407-582-5040 Advisor | 407-582-1170 With the republicians against him does the governor have what it takes to make it to the senate? For comments or general inquiries email us at: Word passed through the chan- camps. Illustrated clearly by the [email protected] nels of political communication fact that the Republicans are look- and into the hands of journalists ing for Crist to do the right thing Editor in Chief | Reese Wallace on Monday. News broke that it was and back out without a fight. But [email protected] the opinion of the higher powers in try telling that to a career politi- the Republican Party that Governor cian with high aspirations, and Managing Editor | Alex Barrett Charlie Crist should not continue we’ll try to teach a horse calculus. [email protected] his race for a Florida Senate seat. Crist had not heard of the memo Unswayed by the opinion of his until it was read to him by a reporter News | Nikki Namadar parties commanders, Crist now seeking an interview. He dismissed the [email protected] faces the dilemma of not of decid- remark and mentioned the support of ing whether or not to run, but rath- the people. Insisting it was not the high Opinion | Collin Dever er how to run; compete with the ups in Washington who council him [email protected] Tea Party supported Marco Rubio but rather his constituents. in the republican primary, or out- Regardless, Crist is slipping in Features | Manny Colon side as an independent candidate. the polls and with the time strain After becoming the minority voice of his current elected position as [email protected] in all aspects of legislative govern- Governor, Crist is getting out- ment, the hype around the Republi- worked, with no time to play catch Sports | Tiffany Janiczek can Party is how they will reformat up. The deadline to register as an [email protected] themselves to compete in the next Independent is April 30th, so a round of elections. The dilemma in descion must be made with in the Sales | Kenny Wagner Florida presents a quick at the cards Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel / MCT next ten days. [email protected] the republicans are trying to play. Governor Charlie Crist is having tourble balnce his run for senate with his duties as governor. So what should Crist do? Back Republicans have been salivating out and keep to the executive side Photo Editor | Collin Dever since gaining sway over the Tea Party There is nothing stopping Crist Sporadically successful, the na- of his state legislation; stay gov- [email protected] when they started make noise dur- from running in the Republican tional government elections have ernor and work from there. What ing last years tax season. It represents primaries, it’s only a matter of run- never been an inviting climate for will he do? For advertising information contact many people, who are upset about ning without the strong financial independent candidates. Crist Like all politicians he will beat the current governmental aims, which and figurative backing of the high- frankly, does not have the biparti- his dead horse until there is noth- Kenny Wagner at fortunately for the Republicans is not er Republican members. His other sanship to survive in the national ing left but a bloody pulp and then [email protected] them. It could explain why they are option would be to run outside the election alone. His fate will most write some whining book or some- Front Page Photo Credits jockeying up behind the Tea Party’s primaries competing in the general likely be to split the tickets and thing. I’m sure we will all wait on Airport Worker —George Skene, Orlando Sentinel / MCT Campus Charlie Crist — Valencia Voice racehorse. election as an independent. divide Republican support into to held breathe for that tale. Yoga — Candace West, Miami Herald / MCT Canpus Vince Carter – Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel / MCT Campus OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 6

POLL Have you dated someone you met on the internet? Online or in person, common sense applies By Reese Wallace [email protected]

The stigma still exists. Meeting someone online is met with skepticism by a large number of people. The horror stories of online predators and closer to home events like the Marcelo Alves case have been the only stories we’ve heard about online in- teraction. But millions have tried online dating without No. It just never happened. Yes. We were friends first and then we No. I meet them in person before I No. Probably not. I don’t know who having a negative thing to say about it. - Gabbata Maurival got each others phone number and it decide to talk to them they are... where they come from.... eHarmony alone has 20 million registered users just went from there. .—Michael Singh —Sara Sandlak and according to the site, 236 couples who meet on — Jalysse Epps the site are married every day. Though, since we have an over 50% divorce rate, who knows how long any of that lasts. I find it hard to fault people for trying to find love, it doesn’t matter if its online or in person, as long as they practice common sense. I don’t care if you met on Facebook or at the sock hop, you should be vetting the stranger to prevent yourself from being endangered. We live in an era where we’re taught that every- one represents a danger to our wellbeing, whether as a terrorist or a defiler. But that doesn’t mean its right, the majority of people we deal with every day are good people, and local news shows will never tell you that. Follow the following simple rules to all dating, No. I’m not into the whole online dat- No. You should meet up in person. They No. You don’t know what they have! No. You don’t know them. You don’t online or otherwise and you’ll be fine, and maybe ing thing. might be crazy. —Maria Galbez know how they live. I wouldn’t. find someone worth spending your life with. —Kara Keiser —Sean Talley —Heather Masoud 1. Use your brain. You should be fine from there. Photos by Angelia Barrios, Reporting by Ashley Gonzalez OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 7 Late ‘King of Pop’ will be focus Jackson joins the circus: of new Cirque du Soleil tour

By Randy Lewis whether it will go into an existing hotel or a new facility, but Jackson Los Angeles Times and Cirque will team with MGM Mirage for that production. “As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate,” Cirque founder Michael Jackson’s estate and Cirque du Soleil will team up for a Guy LaLiberte said in the same statement. “Through the use of cutting- concert-like production that will tour sports arenas starting in the fall edge technology, we will produce a Cirque du Soleil experience not of 2011 to be followed late in 2012 with a permanent show in Las Ve- only worthy of Michael but unlike any other we have created before.” gas akin to existing Cirque productions built around the music of the Jackson’s estate and Cirque will split the costs and profits of their collabora- Beatles and Elvis Presley. tive ventures 50-50, while intellectual property royalties will go to the estate. “Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I “Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son know he was a huge fan,” John Branca, co-executor of Jackson’s es- in such an important way,” Katherine Jackson said in the statement. tate, said in a statement issued Tuesday. “This will not just be a tribute Cirque’s Beatles show, “Love,” opened in 2006 at the Mirage and has to Michael’s musical genius, but a live entertainment experience that been widely acclaimed as one of the troupe’s most inventive produc- uses the most advanced technology to push every creative boundary tions, while “Viva Elvis,” at the Aria Resort, has received decidedly Tom Uhlenbrock, St. Louis Post-Dispatch / MCT Campus Cirque du Soleil produced the show Viva Elvis in partnership with Elvis as Michael always did.” mixed reviews from critics and fans. Presley Enterprises, has announced a similar show inspired by Michael Jackson. The location of the permanent show has not been announced, nor —MCT Campus

Foxy Shazam hasn’t sold out, completely Transfer to Webster University and keep your day job. By Christine Saraceno [email protected] Webster has class hours that work around your When I heard Foxy Shazam’s song “Unstoppable” during the Super Bowl I thought “Wow, they sold out.” schedule, classes that meet one night per week, I didn’t want to believe that the eccentric indie group that I had grown to love because of their unique, refreshing flair were on one-on-one attention, and a faculty that practices being added to the ranks of other hipster sell outs like MGMT and La Roux but the evidence was right in front of my face. what it teaches. Webster University’s bachelor It was like they wrote this testosterone filled anthem especially for the massive sporting event and drunken men all over the degrees give you the insight and skills you’ll need country probably thought it was a good song but to me it was generic and paled in comparison to the raw energy of “The French to succeed. With completion programs in account- Passion…” ing, business administration, human resources When I saw that their new self titled album was out I was hesitant to listen to it, but due to a mixture of curiosity and a lack of management, management, and psychology, quality Friday night programming, I decided to give it a shot. you’re sure to find what you need. Contact us to- It opened with “Bombs Away” which is an aptly named song to use as an introduction. It definitely gets you pumped and day for a personalized degree completion plan. excited about what’s to come. “Count Me Out” is the anti love song that I’ve been searching for. It doesn’t play to the common theme of being hurt and never wanting to love again but instead being jilted about the idea of love due to a lack of witnessing it between your parents as a child. The music is too pop punk for Foxy Shazam in my opinion and that goes for the whole album with the exception of “Connect” that offers an uplifting, rap rock beat and a choir that serves as back up vocals. North Orlando South Orlando The only two things that remained genuinely “Foxy Shazam” were Eric Nally’s unparalleled vocals and the song “Only Way to Sanlando Center Westwood Corporate Center My Heart” which displays their signature horn playing and intricate drum work. 2180 W S.R. 434, Suite 5100 6750 Forum Drive, Suite 300 Longwood, FL 32779 Orlando, FL 32821 This isn’t my favorite album from them but, regardless, I will likely play it repeatedly and I do recommend that other people 407-869-8111 407-345-1139 listen to it and judge for themselves. 1-888-302-8111 • [email protected] • webster.edu/or ©2009 Webster University

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Recycling Think twice on fashion spring trends By Joseph V. Amodio Companies make clothes Newsday from discarded materials Tribal. Metallic. Nude. Hear some of spring’s hot trends, and you may By Susan Carpenter be itching to shop. Or praying for an Los Angeles Times early fall. “Just because it’s a trend doesn’t Most people wouldn’t be caught dead mean it’s right for everybody,” warns wearing a shower curtain in public. Stacey , co-host of TLC’s pop- ular series “What Not to Wear.” Think Few would cover themselves in spent age, body type, lifestyle. coffee grounds, or wrap their bodies in Barbara Davidson, Los Angeles Times / MCT Campus For instance, she’s loving the jump- old fishing nets at least knowingly. Give + Take owner, Dora Copperthite, shows off some of her recycled clothes at her boutique in Playa Del Rey. suit trend, whispery grays and modern But there’s a growing trend among of virgin polyester to make polar fleece lot of companies are trying to move in grounds with yarns made from recy- florals but steers clear of new tribal clothing manufacturers who are turning jackets. More recently it’s expanded that direction.” cled plastic and spins them into ath- prints. “I’m Sicilian and Jewish I don’t all kinds of trash into fashion thesedays. the concept with old shower curtains, Unruh cited Patagonia, Capri Sun letic gear that controls odor and blocks need any more ethnicity on me.” Literally. recycled garments, cutting-room floor and Coca-Cola, the latter of which has UV rays, will expand its contract with We asked some experts to come Dated audiotapes. Old signs and of- scraps and polyester signs that are bro- long recycled its soda pop empties into Starbucks in Taiwan to coffee and fast clean about the trends: what they will fice chairs. They’re all being recycled ken down to their molecular level, spun its own branded clothing line. H&M, food chains in the U.S. and won’t be wearing for spring. into clothes that are sold by well- into threads, woven into textiles and Sears’ suit maker EcoGir and the hand- Eco-Panda, of Whittier, Calif., is turn- Caged platforms, one of spring’s known retailers. cut into long underwear, technical gear bag line Matt & Nat also use recycled ing old fishing nets into bikinis that are hottest shoes, may take some getting “Our evolution toward using trash such as rain jackets and other items that plastic bottle textiles in their designs. now sold at Delia’s. Sanuk, the Cardiff used to. as our supply chain came through our give no hint of their junky past. According to Unruh, recycling waste by the Sea, Calif.-based maker of casual “They provide added foot coverage desire to reduce the impact our cloth- Recycling plastics into clothes “is uses less energy and creates fewer footwear, including popular closed-toe like a bootie and will be a great transi- ing has on the planet,” said Jen Rapp, nothing new and it’s a good idea,” says greenhouse gas emissions than sourc- sandals, has expanded its recycling efforts tion shoe into fall,” says Nine West cre- director of communications and public Gregory Unruh, director of the Lin- ing virgin materials. (using textiles made from recycled water ative director Fred Allard. relations for Patagonia, the Ventura, coln Center for Ethics in Global Man- “There’s new technology to make bottles) to incorporate old tires and yoga “If you’re bottom heavy or have Calif.-based manufacturer that is large- agement at the Thunderbird School of apparel out of recycled products other mats, both of which are used for soles. stumpy legs,” they’ll shorten the leg ly credited with birthing, then main- Global Management in Phoenix and than plastic bottles,” said Harris Liu, “Instead of ending up in landfills,” more, just like ankle boots, she notes. streaming, the trash-to-fashion trend. author of the book “Earth, Inc.” president of Southern California ap- said Sanuk founder Jeff Kelley, “they Her solution: Go for a sling-back In 1993, Patagonia began recycling old “The trick is that the material recov- parel broker Caerus & Muse. end up on the bottoms of people’s feet. wedge, to add height and lengthen the line of the leg. plastic water and soda bottles, and then ery costs are cost-effective, and usually Liu is hoping his Asian textile man- —MCT Campus —MCT Campus combining them with a small amount they are. It makes a lot of sense, and a ufacturer, which fuses spent coffee OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 9

Get proactive MSN launches Glo, an online magazine about sites posting By Sharon Pian Chan Vaseline, JCPenney and Fox Broadcast- personal info The Seattle Times ing have already signed up as advertisers. “Nothing online I’ve ever seen fea- By Bridget Carey MSN, Microsoft’s online content site, tures that ability to share your ad that McClatchy Newspapers is launching Glo, an online magazine much,” said Robin Domeniconi, vice for women. president for Microsoft advertising. If you’re worried about what person- The new publication is a partnership “When you read a magazine, ads be- al information is out there on the Web with Hachette Filipacchi Media, which come a part of your experience. Ads about you, be aware of Spokeo.com. publishes Elle magazine and Elle De- have always been disruptive online.” I typed in my name and it listed a good cor, and media company BermanBraun, The navigation looks like it was built deal of information that I would never which built the Wonderwall celebrity for the iPad, touchscreen computers put on my social networks. It listed MCT Campus site with MSN. and touchscreen phones, with large my address. Everyone in my household. The Glo Web site mimics the visual square navigation buttons and fewer My age. My relationship status. My zodi- My parents aren’t even on any social design of a magazine, with large pho- links than an MSN page would list. ac. My ethnicity. It didn’t know my occu- network, but they were on here. Even tos and snack-sized text. The content “We are certainly anticipating that” pation (ironically the easiest information when you think you’re being good by us- will focus on beauty, style, relation- people will look at Glo on an iPad, to find about me). ing privacy settings in Facebook, it’s still ships and living. Moore said. “Touchscreens are becom- It listed my interests (which it says are hard to control everything. A beta version reads like a combina- ing much more common on all sorts of toys and reading). It says I have children Be aware that there also are sites that ag- when I don’t. And for a price you could gregate everything you’ve ever put publicly tion of In Style, Lucky, Domino and devices, including phones, iPad and find out my credit and all the info about on the Web and put it in a social search en- Oprah magazines. It’s targeted at 25- touchscreen PCs.” me on social networks. gine. Go to PeekYou.com and search your to 49-year-old women. “I’m a big believer in the iPad,” Moore But there is a way to take it off. name. You can’t delete a profile, but you can “It’s very visual, fun and creates the added. “Right now, I guess they sold According Spokeo’s site, it “aggre- become a member and “contribute” the cor- kind of emotional response that wom- 300,000. That’s the addressable market.” gates publicly available information rect information to a profile. en have with a magazine, whether it’s Bing also gets heavy promotion on from phone books, social networks, PeekYou says: “The information on from the weight of the book, the shini- Glo, both in a search bar as well as in- marketing surveys, real estate listings, PeekYou is already out there. By organiz- ness, even the smell you get from it,” tegrated horizontal quotes. business Web sites and other public ing that data into a better, more useful said Scott Moore, regional partner ex- Hachette is providing the editorial con- sources. Spokeo does not originate data search engine, we in turn help the public ecutive producer for MSN. “The idea tent, which will feature seven new stories or publish user-generated content like become more aware of both the poten- was to replicate both in content and MCT Campus daily, five days a week. Anne Weintraub, MSN, Microsoft’s online content site, is launch- Facebook or MySpace.” tial powers and liabilities associated with style that type of reading experience.” ing Glo, an online magazine for women. former online director of Elle magazine, Here’s how to get delisted from Spokeo: public knowledge.” Moore describes the tone as aspira- will serve as executive editor of Glo. On the very bottom right of the I contributed by deleting my fields. It still tional but not elitist. MSN will sell advertising for the site and BermanBraun designed the site, homepage, click the gray “Privacy” link. had my name, city I worked in and my job. He said it’s designed for the “mo- promote it through MSN Lifestyle links. which scrolls vertically, with a graph- Enter the URL of your profile. Type in an On the bright side, these sites typically ments of me time” women get during Advertisers can buy full-age ads or half- ic navigation bar that moves with the e-mail address. Spokeo then sends a link don’t appear high on the list when you their work day, such as when they surf page ads that will be featured as slides in site as the users scrolls down. to that e-mail address for you to get rid of search your name on Google, Yahoo! or Bing. the Web at lunch for entertainment Glo’s photo galleries, such as a line-up of Check out the new site at www.glo.com. your listing. —MCT campus news. sneakers or celebrity evening gowns. —MCT campus OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 10 Seek out ‘green’ gadgets in celebration of Earth Day

By Gregg Ellman This cleaver unit acts as a carrying case and MCT a charger since it has a solar panel built into the case. Today’s world is all about portability when Inside of the panel is a lithium ion battery, it comes to gadgets and there are plenty of which gives power-hungry devices about 60 “green” choices for the upcoming Earth Day minutes on a 2G network or 30 minutes of talk on April 22. time on a 3G network. If you’re on a 4G network, I have no idea The solCHAT from Scosche is a well-de- on your talk time but do the math from above signed solar-powered Bluetooth speakerphone and you can figure out you will have even less allowing any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to time. Sceptre, MCT Campus work hands-free. The Solar Surge is built with smart charging The Sceptre 24-inch HD LCD TV, an Energy Star 3.0 Using the device is simple. It comes with technology, which sends a charge to the device compliant monitor, uses 40 percent electricity. suction cups for mounting on a windshield Novothink, MCT Campus after receiving a signal that it is needed. Exclusively for iPhone and iPod users is the Novothink and a clip to place on a sun visor. Solar Surge charger. This acts as a carrying case and a The case has 4 built-in LED list to let users needing the AA power. After it’s mounted, pair it with your phone charger since it has a solar panel built into the case. know how much battery power remains. The NiZn batteries are made with 100 per- (this can vary from phone to phone) and you’re Details:www.novothink.com, $79.95 iPhone and cent recyclable and Non-Toxic materials and ready to go. driving. $69.95 iPod Touch should be disposed of properly when the I chose to mount it on my windshield within This gave me great access to hear my call and charging life is exhausted. arm’s reach – but not blocking my sight for for the caller to hear me, along with a clear The Sceptre 24-inch HD LCD TV is an En- As stated on the company website, Power- view for the solar panel to keep it charged up. ergy Star 3.0 compliant monitor that uses 40 Genix batteries are certified as recyclable by Users can also charge the unit with a USB percent electricity. the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Coalition cable or car adapter, which both come with the TV enthusiasts will enjoy this TV’s ultra-fast (RBRC), a nonprofit public service organiza- solCHAT. 2 ms response time along with a 4,000:1 con- tion dedicated to recycling rechargeable bat- Users will get caller ID announcements over trast ratio. teries. The batteries can be recycled at more the speaker from up to 1,000 contacts. It will The widescreen 1080p unit is loaded with than 50,000 RBRC collection sites in the U.S. also allow one-touch voice dialing with most features including built-in speakers and dual and Canada. Bluetooth cell phones. HDMI and USB ports for listening to music or Using the rechargeable batteries also gives Most of the controls are set with a multi- viewing your photos users a big cost savings compared with pur- function button and are explained well in the Details: www.sceptre.com, $399 available in chasing non-rechargeable batteries over and quick-start guide. The all-important volume black, blue, chrome, pink and red over. This also eliminates and endless amount buttons are conveniently located right on the of the disposable batteries from hitting our front of the unit. PowerGenix NiZn rechargeable AA batteries landfills. Details: www.scosche.com, $99.99 are made with new Eco-Friendly technology. A four-pack of the batteries can be purchase Scosche, MCT Campus Scosche’s solBAT II, a solar powered back up battery These batteries (1.6V/2500mWh) can be for $26 and comes with a 1-hour charger. and charging device for any portable USB gadget. Exclusively for iPhone and iPod users is the charged over and over for use in keyboards, Details: www.powergenix.com Novothink Solar Surge charger. digital cameras or most any electronic device — MCT Campus OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 11 Fitness for your body and mind By Rebecca Dellagloria in Retherford, a former dancer and fitness buff. few times, you get back up.” McClatchy Newspapers Retherford teaches a weekly class at Crunch Fit- PRE-NATAL YOGA ness in Miami Beach, Fla. “It combines yoga pos- Bending, stretching and pregnant bellies? In MIAMI — You can do it in the air. Or by sea. tures, dance and Pilates movements that help Elizabeth Bonet’s class, it makes sense. You can do it if you’re young. Or old. Or in align the body and really strengthen the body Part yoga class, part group therapy session, 100-plus-degree rooms (Bikram yoga). from the core out.” the twice-weekly Pre-Natal yoga classes at Li- Indeed, yoga the ancient Hindu practice for It is also something else: not for the faint of sa’s School of Dance & Gymnastics in Planta- the mind, body and spirit has evolved from heart. tion, Fla., appeal to pregnant women looking for breathing exercises and meditative poses to For first-timers, moves like the monkey wrap a different yoga class. physical therapy, aerial choreography to a new (hanging upside down with legs wrapped “A lot of times the instructor doesn’t know way to firm your face, calm your child or limber what to do with them,” she said. Her class is up while pregnant. “more gentle” than a traditional yoga session, “The thing about yoga is it’s such a vast sys- but still offers health benefits like relieving pres- tem, there’s a million variations you can do,” “I’m not the scared type. You sure on the back, positioning the baby in the said Dayna Macy, spokeswoman for Yoga Jour- womb. nal, a monthly magazine. “Like any other pur- pick up on it. Even if you fall “It’s a pregnancy support group with fun ex- suit in any other area, you can make lots of dif- a few times, you get back up.” ercises,” says Lindsay Stewart, who is more than ferent judgments on what’s good, what’s not eight months along. “It’s really nice to have that good, who knows, who doesn’t know.” connection with people that you don’t have at Macy has been a practitioner for two decades, —Dylan Giordano home or work.” but says the practice has grown into a fad over Led by Bonet, a clinical psychologist who treats the past few years, thanks to its popularity women and men suffering from postpartum de- among stars like Madonna and Sting. around the hammock, palms free or touching pression, the classes begin with an informal chat. A host of yoga enthusiasts and experts de- the ground) can prove daunting. Seated in a circle, the soon-to-be mommies talk scended upon South Florida last weekend for “You have to be muscular for that. You have to about what’s new in their lives. Bonet recounts Yoga Journal’s South Florida Conference. With be a little bit trained,” says Pascale Cowell, 45, a recent birth stories from former classmates. that in mind, we tried out some of the more un- dancer from France, who has taken a handful of As yoga classes go, the poses are not particu- usual yoga classes out there: classes. With the finesse of a ballerina and flex- larly challenging for those not expecting. The ANTIGRAVITY YOGA WINGS ibility of a gymnast, Cowell executes a perfect emphasis is on stretching and breathing, and an Like a high-flying circus act, with acrobats mid-air arabesque and jumping plies all while extended relaxation session at the end. snaking up a rollicking trapeze, AntiGravity straddling or holding the hammock. “Give these moments to your baby. Know that Yoga Wings promises the thrill of dance-defying There are occasional collisions, notes Dylan the birth that they will have will be beautiful no gravity yoga in the air, albeit at a safer altitude. Giordano, an exceptionally flexible 16-year-old, matter how it happens,” Bonet intones.

Candace West, Miami Herald / MCT Campus Practitioners of AntiGravity Yoga Wings per- who has found that out the hard way. Says Erica Zarchin, 38, who is expecting her form traditional yoga poses or asanas while sus- “It’s the perfect class to get exercise and relax first child: “The yoga part - that’s the icing.” Yoga student Shari Portnoy, hangs up side-down during pended in a hanging fabric hammock. at the same time,” said Giordano. “I’m not the an Antigravity Yoga with Wings class at Crunch Fitness. The class is a fusion of everything,” says Rob- scared type. You pick up on it. Even if you fall a —MCT Campus OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 12 Magic extend the lead Brown was perplexed by Orlando tops Bobcats the free-throw differential, particularly considering the Magic isn’t a team that drives in second straight game that much to the rim. Twenty- seven of Orlando’s 64 shots By Rick Bonnell center Tyson Chandler. “We were from 3-point range. McClatchy Newspapers can’t come off what we do and Only three Bobcats reached just look for our jump shots. the foul line and one of those ORLANDO, Fla. _ Every We’re not a jump-shot team (Chandler) took a single free so often Charlotte Bobcats and not a one-on-one team. throw. coach Larry Brown dispenses “We’re trying to do it indi- Gerald Wallace (15 points and with the technical jargon and vidually, and we can’t.” six rebounds) said that’s not the Cassie Armstrong, Orlando Sentinel / MCT Campus leads a scouting report with Or as shooting guard Ste- referees’ fault, it’s the Bobcats’ Jameer Nelson of the Orlando Magic puts up a shot against the Charlotte Bobcats during Game 2 of the first round of something more gut-level: phen Jackson (27 points for not adjusting to how playoff the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. “Don’t get punked,” it will but seven turnovers) put games are officiated. read on the dry-erase board. it, “They’re being more ag- “If the referees are going They’re getting punked, and gressive. … They’re making to let us play, then we’ve got Transfer to Webster University and keep your day job. that’s why they’re down 2-0 in the first hit and just playing to play,” Wallace said. “We this playoff series after a 92-77 like they want to win more weren’t getting fouls — not loss to the Orlando Magic. than we do. We are waiting getting the same calls they Webster has class hours that work around your Brown said after Game 1 for them to hit and try to re- are — so we just started tak- schedule, classes that meet one night per week, they couldn’t afford to keep spond, and it’s too late.” ing jump shots.” one-on-one attention, and a faculty that practices turning the ball over if they The Bobcats scored off one This has to change quickly what it teaches. Webster University’s bachelor ever expect to score enough of their first 13 possessions, because the odds are already degrees give you the insight and skills you’ll need points. There was actual- spotting Orlando an early against the Bobcats; only 14 to succeed. With completion programs in account- ly slippage in that regard. 13-3 lead. A team that has teams in NBA history have ing, business administration, human resources They committed more turn- lived off trips to the foul line won a best-of-7 series after management, management, and psychology, overs (21, to Sunday’s 17) all season took 18 free throws trailing 0-2. The Bobcats are you’re sure to find what you need. Contact us to- and scored even fewer points to 36 for the Magic. counting on their strong home day for a personalized degree completion plan. (compared to Sunday’s 89). While it’s more typical for record this season (31-10), but Several Bobcats acknowl- the Bobcats to commit turn- Chandler worries that creates edged that’s about panicking overs, these were hardly a false sense of security. in the face of the Magic’s de- what Brown would define as “We can’t just assume,” fensive intensity. forced errors. he said, “that because these North Orlando South Orlando Sanlando Center Westwood Corporate Center “Our defense is keeping us “I didn’t see them press us, games are at home, things 2180 W S.R. 434, Suite 5100 6750 Forum Drive, Suite 300 Longwood, FL 32779 Orlando, FL 32821 in it, and our offense is keep- I didn’t see them trap us,” he will get easy for us.” 407-869-8111 407-345-1139 ing us out of the game,” said said. – MCT Campus 1-888-302-8111 • [email protected] • webster.edu/or ©2009 Webster University

EC-871 UG.indd 1 9/24/09 10:58:17 AM OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 13 NFL draft goes primetime

By Ethan J. Skolnick second round, down from 10 been able to answer that be- Sun Sentinel minutes in previous years. It fore, so it doesn’t matter what then will get five minutes for I think, I guess,” Carolina Pan- How big is this change? It af- each third-round pick. thers coach John Fox said. “I fects the way fans watch, exec- Saturday, the final four just think that decision was utives think and scouts speak. rounds, from 10 a.m. until made by people above me. “You know, these guys are roughly 5:30 p.m. Each team Timewise, I don’t think it takes not just first- and second-day will get five minutes to make three days to do it, but we’re players anymore,” Dolphins each of its remaining selections, going to do it.” General Manager Jeff Ireland through the seventh round. “I like the time aspect of it,” said of the lingo he uses with NFL Commissioner Roger Ireland said. his staff. “They’re first-, sec- Goodell expects the move to The cellular phone compa- ond- and third-day players expose the draft to a broader nies should also, if anyone’s Brant Sanderlin, Atlanta Journal-Constitution / MCT Campus now.” audience while offering more still on a per-minute plan. Tiger Woods walks onto the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, That’s one of the unintended marketing (and draft party) “You might see more trades Georgia, on Sunday, April 11, 2010. consequences of the league’s opportunities for the 32 clubs. to start the second round,” decision to alter the schedule The NFL’s television partners said ESPN analyst Jon Gruden, of one of its showcase events, — ESPN and the in-house NFL echoing the sentiments of The Return of the King the NFL Draft. Last April, the Network — certainly don’t many others. first and second rounds were mind the additional popular That’s because each team Playing well, but he ended a little short. returning so soon, to win. held on Saturday starting at 4 programming. will have a chance to take a I am not saying 4th place is At the end of the day you p.m., with the remaining five “We think it’s going to be long look at what it did — and Tiger’s Masters bad, especially in the Masters, can’t control faith, Phil Mikel- rounds conducted from 10 a.m. a terrific thing for our fans,” didn’t — do in the first round. but its Woods we are talking son most definitely deserved onward Sunday. Goodell said. “Our clubs seem And there won’t be much proved uneventful about, the face of the sport. this win. After all that he has This week? to be very excited about it.” sleeping before the second By Wilnifred Santiago On the other hand, Michael been through with the an- “I think the format will be in- That depends which member round starts. [email protected] Jordan couldn’t do it either nouncement of his wife being teresting,” Ireland said. of which club you ask. Mike “I’m just hoping we don’t when he came back from retire- diagnosed with cancer, the win Thursday, the first round Shanahan, the new Washing- overthink things,” Fox said. The Masters ended Sunday ment and his team got elimi- was destined for him. is from 7:30 p.m. EDT until ton Redskins coach, called it “You put time on people’s April 11 with a new champion. nated by the Orlando Magic, but But Woods is not going to stop roughly 11 p.m. Each team will “great for the game, since peo- hands, all kinds of things can Surprisingly his last name then again trying to win an NBA here there is more tournaments get 10 minutes to choose, down ple enjoy the draft.” Same for happen.” was not Woods. I believe that championship immediately af- to played and to be won, lets just from 15 minutes in previous Lovie Smith, the Chicago Bears “We have time to make calls,” both he and his supporting cast ter retirement is a way harder see if he steps up to the plate. years. coach: “Anytime you can bring Ireland said. as surprised as everybody else. task than winning the Masters. If he wants to end this season Friday, the second and third more awareness to the sport, And to make the most of the Most people thought or be- But you can’t tell me that in a happy ever story then he rounds, from 6 p.m. until it’s a good thing.” second — and third — days of lieved that Woods was going to Woods didn’t expect to win, needs to win the Tour Champi- roughly 10:30 p.m. Each team Others? Not as thrilled. the draft. make a run for it, and he did, that is the whole reason for him onship. will get seven minutes in the “I would have liked to have – MCT Campus OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 14 Road to the NBA Championship

By Tiffany Janiczek [email protected] Green, Orlando Sentinel / MCT Campus Gary W. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard stiff-arms Tyson Chandler in game 1 of their Eastern Conference bout.. The Eastern Conference match ups Cleveland Cavaliers (No. 1 seed, 61-21) vs. Orlando Magic (No. 2, 59-23) vs. Atlanta Hawks (No. 3, 53-29) vs. Boston Celtics (No. 4, 50-32) vs. Chicago Bulls (No. 8, 41-41) Charlotte Bobcats (No. 7, 44-38) Milwaukee Bucks (No. 6, 46-36) Miami Heat (No. 5, 47-35)

Regular season: Tied at 2-2. Regular season: Orlando, 3-1. Regular season: Atlanta, 2-1. Regular season: Boston, 3-0. Although the Bulls played the game of their life Knowing that Orlando fans blame him for los- Although they won, Game 1 did not go as Riddled with a large altercation resulting in in Game 2, shooting over 94 percent from the free- ing to the Lakers in the finals last season, Jameer planned for the Hawks in their 102-92 victory Kevin Garnett receiving two technical fouls and throw line, the Cavs have managed to stay on top Nelson had determination written all over his over the Bucks. With a dominating 24 point lead a suspension in Game 2, the first meeting in this in this series. Home court may help the Bulls, but face. With 32 points, 6 assists, and going 10-18 heading into the 2nd half, the Bucks closed the series proved to be a challenge. Winning by only 9 Lebron James is playing well and ready to cap- from the field, Nelson led the Magic to a 98-89 gap to just 10 at the final. In need of their star points, the Celtics are going to have to step-up their ture what he lost last season in Orlando. victory Sunday night. player the Bucks still stand a chance. game to beat a motivated Dwayne Wade led Heat.

Series: Cleveland, 2-0 Series: Orlando, 1-0 Series: Atlanta, 1-0 Series: Boston, 1-0 Next game Thursday at Chicago. Next game Wednesday at Orlando. Next game Tuesday at Atlanta. Next game Tuesday at Boston OfficialÊStudentÊMediaÊof ÊValenciaÊCommunityÊCollege NEWS > 2 OPINION > 5 FEATURES > 7 SPORTS > 12 APRIL 21, 2010 15 How the West will be won Los Angeles Lakers (No. 1 seed, 57-25) vs. Phoenix Suns (No. 3, 54-28) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (No. 8, 50-32) Portland Trail Blazers (No. 6, 50-32)

Regular season: Lakers, 3-1. Regular season: Portland, 2-1. With their first playoff appearance in franchise In a suprising upset, the Trail Blazers beat the history, the Thunder gave a good performance in Suns 105-100 in their first meeting of the post game 1 against the Lakers. Thunder’s Ron Du- season. The Suns, heavily favored over the Trail rant scored 24 points but it took him 28 shots to Blazers put out all the stops, but the sun was not accomplish that. Lakers’ Kobe Bryant continued shining for Phoenix. Hopefully the Trail Blazers to shoot poorly dropping his average to just 30.3 can keep their momentum heading into game 2. percent from the field. The Lakers are favored to If they can shut out Phoenix in the Valley of the win, if the Thunder can get it together they just Sun, then they just might have a chance to see the may have a chance. sun set on this favored team.

Series: Los Angeles, 1-0 Series: Portland, 1-0 Next game Tuesday at Los Angeles Next game Tuesday at Portland

Denver Nuggets (No. 4, 53-29) vs. Dallas Mavericks (No. 2, 55-27) vs. San Antonio Utah Jazz (No. 5, 53-29) Spurs (No. 7, 50-32) Regular season: Denver, 3-1. Regular season: Dallas, 3-1. Without Andrei Kirilenko and Mehmet Okur, Dirk Nowitzki was able to withstand every the Utah Jazz shot 68 percent in the first half and Spurs defender thrown at him during game 1 of went on to beat Denver 114-111 Monday night, in the series. Shooting 86 percent from the floor, and Game 2 of their Western Conference Playoffs, ty- 100 percent from the free throw line, Nowitzki ing the series 1-1 as they head back to Salt Lake propelled his team to a 100-94 victory. The Spurs City. Riddled with injuries, the Jazz utilzed their put up a good fight, with Tim Duncan and Manu stronger players to fill the void on the court. If the Ginobili scoring over 25 points in the game. This Nuggets want to keep this from going 7 games match-up could potentially be the most volitaile they are going to have to buck up and play hard in the playoffs with each team trying to prove against a team that is suprising considering two they are the best in Texas. of their starting players are out

Series: Dallas, 1-0 Series: Tied, 1-1 Next game Wednesday at San Antonio Next game Friday at Utah.

Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register / MCT Campus Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant playfully battles with Oklahoma Thunder’s Kevin Durant during the closing minutes of game 1. The Lakers won, 87-79.