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Republican Rick Republicans take Scott elected as the house Florida Governor Novmber 3, 2010 VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 13 VALENCIAVOICE.COM Official Student Media of Valencia Community College Read on page 5 Read on Page 3 Jacobs becomes OC Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ victory in the mayoral election expands with support from her fellow commissioner, Bill Segal

By David Damron and campaign-finance rules. The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Segal, who raised $1 million overall and dou- bled Jacobs’ donation haul, was an early favor- Embracing her populist message, voters Tues- ite. The Winter Park Democrat’s resume included day gave Teresa Jacobs an overwhelming victory three decades in business and heavy involvement over business-backed Bill Segal in the race for Or- in helping charities. ange County mayor. Segal ran largely on his business acumen and, Jacobs won nearly 68 percent of the vote to 32 per- if elected, he promised to enact a modest proper- cent for Segal, who called Jacobs to congratulate her ty-tax cut and breaks for businesses who created on the victory less than an hour after the polls closed. high-paying jobs. “The citizens of Orange County desperately want Segal, 61, who gave up the last two years of his good, honest government, and they want to believe,” second commission term, was the first to enter Jacobs said. “This campaign gave them a reason to what ended up as a four-way primary that in- believe that we can do a better job, and we will.” cluded Commissioner Linda Stewart and busi- C/O Facebook Segal quickly offered Jacobs his support as she nessman Matthew Falconer. Jacobs’ victory was a landslide over her opponent Bill Segal, with 68 percent of the vote in her favor. takes over Orange’s most powerful political post, After jumping out to a massive fundraising telling supporters, “The things we agreed on were so lead, Segal made a surprisingly weak primary Gov. Sarah Palin. In the ads, Segal paired them in to issue debt for public projects, while Segal was great, and the things we disagreed on were so small.” showing, while Jacobs secured a front-runner matching party hats. on the other side of both votes. “The people of Orange County have spoken,” status by winning 42 percent of the vote. Segal Jacobs’ campaign pointed out she had distanced Jacobs, 53, got her start in politics after fighting Segal said, adding later that he suffered partly barely edged out fellow Democrat Stewart to get herself from Palin at a 2009 GOP fundraiser -- and a proposed road through her neighborhood. By from a “national tidal wave” for Republicans. “I into the runoff, winning 23 percent of the vote to took heat for it -- while her boss at the engineer- 2000, it had led her defeat of incumbent Orange didn’t like what I heard, but they have spoken.” Stewart’s 19 percent. ing firm she works at said she was an analyst, not Commissioner Bob Freeman. During the often-contentious campaign, Jacobs, The poor primary results prompted Segal to a lobbyist. “That fight was over whether government was a Republican and former two-term commission- go on the attack. On one front he tried to under- In televised debates and in ads to Republicans, listening and paying attention to the people,” Ja- er, blanketed voters with mailers highlighting her cut Jacobs’ record on ethics by sending mailers Segal portrayed Jacobs as a “tax-hiking terror.” cobs said. “You can’t lead in government, unless fights with business interests over school crowd- to Democrats that claimed she was a lobbyist Jacobs fired back that in 2006 she voted to cut you listen first.” ing and road fees and her push for tougher ethics who would enact the agenda of former Alaska property taxes, and opposed a $250 million plan –MCT Campus PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 2

If you did not vote this midterm election your voice was not heard!

The general gossip of people, places and things with Paige Branson Alan Grayson’s supporters were surprised to find that he did not recieve the votes that they had counted on. “My partner and I are true supporters of the Democratic party,” said Norma Young, a supporter of the Democrats in this midterm election.

“I loved the enthusiasm that Brian Mills had during the results for the Democratic party!” “Although the results were not in the Democratic favor, supporters remained upbeat and I think that’s a great way to keep a good outlook for the elections to come!”

Teresa Jacobs won the election by a landslide! Bill Segal believes that Jacobs is just as qualified as he is for the position.

Photos from top to bottom: Theresa Thompson, Daquella manera, Paige Branson and Robert palmer PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 3 Celebrity Tattoo artist visits local Winter Park Kat Von D signs new book, ‘The Tattoo Chronicles’ By Anna Gerrol book where each person could write Special to Valencia Voice something to her. Some people wrote “thank you” or coming, and others Katherine Von Drachenberg, better taped pictures to the page and wrote known as Kat Von D, held a book sign- something about a previous time they ing at Border’s bookstore in the Winter met Von D. Park Village on Sunday. People were Many of the people who came out Anna Gerrol / Valencia Voice lined up outside hours before the store had specific reasons for showing Austin and Sonia Allen with Kat Von D, Sunday, at Border’s bookstore in the Winter Park Village. opened; the very first person in line ar- their support. rived at 3:30 a.m. Many other dedicat- “She has inspired me to actually go ed fans got to the store around 9 a.m. out and get a tattoo, when I used to and waited as long as eight hours. be so against them,” said Sonia Allen, Von D has starred in two hit tele- a local fan who has watched Von D’s Get down to vision shows, and has even written show religiously. “I also wanted to two novels. Her latest, “The Tattoo come out and see her because I can re- Chronicles,” is a diary style book that late to her so much.” business with lets people see inside her world as a For a few lucky fans that use Twitter tattoo artist. to talk to Von D regularly, she actually Columbia College. She wasted no time getting started. brought them gifts. She made sure she got a chance to sign “She gave me a small green apple- every single book and take at least one shaped container with a candle inside picture with everyone who waited to from her favorite candle shop,” said Al- “Columbia College’s price was right, schedule see her. lison Makarewicz, a long time fan who was perfect and location was convenient. Columbia College had everything I was In honor of Halloween, some peo- has communicated with Von D for years. looking for and more.” ple brought trick-or-treat bags filled Having to wait in line for so many with candy for Von D. One man even hours didn’t bother anyone. “She is such Marie Linda Celestin ‘06 brought her flowers, which caused a a nice person,” said Jayni Patel. “It was Bachelor’s degree in business administration very loud “aww” from the females in cool that she took the time out to actu- the crowd. ally see each and every one of us. It was On campus. Online. Or both. Not only did she meet with all of her well worth it,” said Patel, a former Va- fans, but she also had an autograph lencia student. Toll free: (877) 999-9876 • www.ccis.edu/realpeople 2600 Technology Dr. • Orlando, FL PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 6 FEATURES 8 SPORTS 10 OCT. 06, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 4 Orange County new Mayor’s soaring plans for education Teresa Jacobs holds the backing of local teachers

By Veronica Figueroa played by the duo called Side by [email protected] Side, which provided entertainment “It is an honor and for the night. As soon as she got on- The ballroom at the Sonesta Hotel stage, colorful streamers and confetti in downtown Orlando was packed privilege to serve here, showered the crowd. with Jacobs supporters. Constituents “I know I don’t take office until sat around tables eating the small the work begins to- January but we need to solve this is- buffet of fruits and desserts. Wine sue. I’m short and I’m proud of it but c/o Paulo Ribeiro was served as a motive to celebrate night. Roll up your this podium is too tall for me!” said Video coverage of new Mayor Theresa Jacobs victory party at the Sonesta Hotel in downtown. Jacobs triumph. Signs everywhere Jacobs. “I feel like I’ve been dream- read “We love you Teresa!” and sleeves. ing for fifteen years,” she said while “Teachers for Teresa!” laughing. standing by her side throughout all her campaign for mayor. She also said Jacobs’ career in Orange County —Teresa Jacobs Jacobs thanked her family for the years that she worked vigorously she looked forward to working with was highlighted in a slide show pre- as a commissioner in Orange County Bill Segal because he and his family sented in one side of the room, while and for being patient with her. Try- have been working in Orange County on the other side of the room Jacobs the long haul.” ing to juggle being a loving mother for so long. fans were glued to their television “Jacobs is courageous and brave,” and wife, alongside her career, Ja- “It is an honor and a privilege to watching the results. said, Scott Justice as he opened for cobs admits, “They are like the glue serve here,” Jacobs said, “The work “Teresa Jacobs respects education,” Jacobs’ speech, “This election has that held all this together.” begins tonight. Roll up your sleeves.” said, Dr. Marsh a teacher at Doc- been full of nasty ads. Teresa has “The only way that we’ll move on To culminate her speech, she quot- tor Phillips High School while hold- fought hard for schools and to pro- from this recession is through people ed a speech by Teddy Roosevelt that ing her ‘Teachers for Teresa’ sign. tect the environment. Many said that like the people in this room coming inspired her ten years ago, Roos- “Whenever there are budget cuts, she got into the race too late, that she together and resolving issues locally evelt’s “Citizen In a Republic.” schools are targeted first and its not was an outsider that couldn’t build and not making these “party” issues. As soon as she got down from the fair. She is a candidate that really a consensus, and that her opponent Let’s leave the fights and arguments stage she was embraced by a mob of thinks about her people!” had more funding, but here she is, in Washington,” she added. believers and many handed her flow- Lorraine Armstrong a follower of our new mayor.” Jacobs recognized the hard work ers. Let’s see what this new mayor Jacobs said,“Teresa Jacobs is a sensi- As Jacobs was coming out to do Photo by Sebastian Arbelaez, Valencia voice. put forth by Disney, the only signifi- has in store for Orlando. Jacob looks forward to working withSeagull. ble woman and I know she is in it for her speech the Star Wars song was cant tourism company that supported Page designed by Jenn Stripling PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 5 Rick Scott and Alex Sink end with a close finish By Brandon Larrabee, Jeremy Cox Lauderdale hotel room. His campaign in stock and severance pay. He has consistently maintained that The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville said he was still watching the num- Scott didn’t stay out of the health- he was unaware of the fraud when he bers and didn’t know when he would care industry for long. ran the company, noting he was never A campaign for Florida’s open gov- address his supporters. In 2001, he co-founded the urgent- charged or ernor’s race that had taken more than The state’s automatic recount stat- care clinic chain Solantic in Jacksonville. its share of twists over a year and a ute meant that Sink would likely have His first foray into the political half will last one day more after the to finish within about 27,000 votes of arena was in 2009, when he founded latest turn: A trove of uncounted votes Scott, or less than one half of one per- Conservatives for Patients’ Rights and in South Florida that Chief Financial cent of all votes counted. starred in a series of withering anti- Officer Alex Sink, the Democratic Scott’s tenuous lead set up history health reform television commercials. nominee, hoped would overturn the for his running mate, Jennifer Car- The self-financed campaign en- lead of GOP candidate Rick Scott. roll. The former state legislator from deared him to the burgeoning tea party Speaking to a hearty group of sup- Clay County was in the position to be movement. Its membership rewarded questioned by authorities. “The commercials were what porters around midnight at her Tampa the first African-American to become him with a Republican primary win in Robert Duyos / MCT Campus hotel, Sink indicated she would not Florida’s lieutenant governor. August over establishment candidate, Democrat Alex Sink, left, lost to Republican Rick Scott, in the gubernatorial race in FL. easily back down from the race because Sink was trying to claim the office Attorney General Bill McCollum. of a deficit that as of early this morning that her husband, Bill McBride, missed Sink focused heavily on her own busi- On the campaign trail, he has said changed my mind about him,” he remained of fewer than 76,000 votes out on when he ran unsuccessfully ness background as former president of he takes responsibility for what hap- said. “He took money [from Medi- out of almost 5.3 million cast. against then-Gov. Jeb Bush in 2002. Florida operations for Bank of America. pened and should have hired more care] and used it for other things.” “We’re Floridians, so we know what Sink won the chief financial officer’s She also portrayed herself as a fis- auditors to watch the money. Jacksonville was one of four stops it means to count every single vote,” position in 2006. cally conservative Democrat. On virtually every issue, he re- for Scott during his last day of cam- Sink said to raucous cheers from the The son of a truck driver and de- Meanwhile, she hammered away at mained staunchly conservative: an- paigning. He waved at passing cars remaining crowd. “So this is what partment store clerk, Scott’s life Scott’s controversial past at Colum- ti-abortion, pro-free market, against and greeted supporters for 30 min- we’re going to do: We’re going to let sounds like a rags-to-riches story. Af- bia/HCA and promised to be “no- amnesty for illegal immigrants. utes at the corner of Beach Boulevard the people of Florida -- all of the people ter law school, he founded a hospital body’s governor but yours.” Those messages resonated with and St. Johns Bluff Road, drawing a of Florida -- have their voices heard.” company that grew into the largest of Some observers argued that Sink Gordon Edwards, a 49-year-old steady stream of supportive toots. A spokeswoman said Sink’s address its kind in the country, primarily by would face a hostile Legislature domi- medical assistant from Jacksonville’s Scott said at the time he was counting marked her last comments of the merging with competitors. nated by Republicans eager to force her Westside. Scott’s past business trou- on the Republican stronghold to help night. Sink’s campaign was still wait- As the head of Columbia/HCA, the into political mistakes. But she prom- bles didn’t bother him, he said. send him to the governor’s mansion. ing to see the results in Palm Beach company came under scrutiny for its ised to try to work with the other party. “Who am I to judge a person?” Ed- “I’ve got big support here,” he said. and Miami-Dade counties and, to a Medicare billing practices, ultimately Although Scott campaigned on his wards asked. “They’re the reason I won the prima- lesser extent, Broward. paying a record $1.7 billion fine. business credentials, Sink, like Mc- Another Westside man, Herman ry, and they’re the reason I’m going to As of nearly 1 a.m., Scott had not Scott was ousted amid the contro- Collum before her, hammered Scott Cherry, 49, couldn’t look past the win [the general election].” made an appearance outside his Fort versy in 1997 and given $300 million for his connection to HCA’s troubles. charges against HCA. –MCT Campus PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 6

Florida Senate Governor Orange Co. Mayor Congress, Dist. 8 Marco Rubio (R) 50.42% Dan Webster (R) 56.09% Teresa Jacobs 68% Rick Scott (R) 49% Charlie Crist (I) 28.86% Alan Grayson (D) 38.14% Kendrick Meek (D) 19.50% Bill Segal 32% Peg Dunmire (TEA) 3.86% Alex Snitker (LBT) 1.40% Alex Sink (D) 48% George Metcalfe (NPA) 1.91% Sue Askeland (NPA) 0.30%

Congress, Dist. 3 vada, Angle was also seen as the weakest of Republicans take over Reid’s potential opponents. Corrine Brown (D) 62.41% Voters also chose governors in 37 states, By Mark Barabak more seats for Republicans, were like a steam electing Democrats Jerry Brown in California Los Angeles Times release after months of building pressure and and Andrew Cuomo in New York. Republi- Michael F. Yost (R) 34.47% amounted to the biggest turnover since they can Nikki Haley posted a tea party victory in Republicans seized control of the House on won 52 House seats in 1994 -- the last time South Carolina and the GOP ousted Democrat Tuesday and shrank the Democratic advan- Democrats controlled both Congress and the Ted Strickland in Ohio. tage in the Senate, dealing a major setback to presidency. In some ways, Democrats were fighting po- President Obama and sweeping a number of Republicans won House seats in virtually litical forces beyond their control. Midterm “tea party” insurgents into power. every part of the country, gaining bunches elections are inevitably a referendum on the Congress, Dist. 15 The nearly coast-to-coast blowout -- a result in the hard-pressed industrial Midwest and party holding the White House and almost al- of voters’ frustration and deep economic anxi- toppling incumbents in Virginia, Texas, New ways result in congressional losses. This year, Bill Posey (R) 65% ety, promised to once more change the coun- Hampshire and Florida. Democrats were defending a sizable number try’s political dynamic, presenting challenges The Democrats fared better in races for the of incumbents, having picked up more than 50 to both parties in a newly divided government. Senate, hanging onto the majority by a handful House seats in the last two elections, including Shannon Roberts (D) 35% Republican leader John A. Boehner of Ohio, of seats. Their leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, many in GOP-leaning districts. That put the who is line to replace San Francisco Democrat was reelected by a surprisingly comfortable party on the defensive from the start. Nancy Pelosi as the next House speaker, struck margin over tea party favorite Sharron Angle. On top of that, the economy was the worst a notably somber tone as he spoke to support- The Senate contests produced mixed results it had been in over a generation, with unem- ers in Washington. for the nascent tea party movement. Rand Paul, ployment approaching 10% and bankruptcy “This is not a time for celebration,” he said. a founder of the Kentucky branch, notched a and home foreclosure rates soaring. The result Congress, Dist. 24 “Not when 1 in 10 of our fellow citizens are victory, Marco Rubio won in Florida and Mike was a combustible mix of anger, frustration, Sandy Adams (D) 59.66% out of work. Not when we buried our children Lee won in Utah. But Christine O’Donnell lost fear and anxiety; about 4 in 10 voters said they under a mountain of debt. Not when our Con- in Delaware, a seat both parties had put in the were worse off financially than two years ago, gress is held in such low esteem.” GOP category until the centrist Rep. Michael according to exit polls. Suzanne Kosmas (R) 40.34% The election results, a likely gain of 60 or N. Castle lost the Republican primary. In Ne- PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 7

Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 8 is no debate Repeals promise of public funding to can- Requires state legislature to provide addi- didates who agree to spending limits. tional homestead tax break to active mili- By Rofkens Petit-Hommes tary and state guard. [email protected] Amendment not passed. Amendment passed. The 8th amendment was up for approval on Tuesday. This Amendment will raise “school-wide average class sizes” for core competency classes and set the maximum number of students per teacher, trying not to increase the school-wide average. The current class sizes for public schools today have been set since 2002. Here are a few numbers for the different grade levels: Pre-Kindergarten through third-grade is 18 students, fourth-grade through eighth-grade is 22 students, and ninth-grade through the 12th-grade is 25 students. This format for classes has been in effect since 2002. If the Amendment is ap- proved, class average sizes will jump to a few more students per class. Amendment 4 Amendment 5 “This amendment would definitely provide schools with some flexibility,” said Dana Schafer, Director of Community Relations for Osceola County Schools. “This Requires a public vote before any new Requires that state district lines will not amendment would only expand class sizes among the particular schools’ average.” public land-use acts can be enacted. be drawn to favor or dis-favor any in- The support for Amendment 8 is mixed, Mark Castellano (News-Press.com) re- cumbent, political party, ethnic group, or ported that it’s “ ...an unnecessary political ploy created by Florida legislators to language minority undo the progress made through the 2002 voter approved citizen initiative.” This opposition is coming from The Floridian Parent Teacher Association and the Amendment not passed. Amendment passed. Florida Education Association. According to Ron Littlepage (The Florida Times-Union) “...instead of spending a huge amount of money on smaller class sizes, which don’t necessarily translate into improved student performance, I would rather force the Legislature to comply with the constitutional requirement voter’s mandated in 1998.” Using the smaller class sizes, teachers can create a more effective learning envi- ronment. But for the people who support Amendment 8, they bring out the suc- Amendment 6 Amendment 8 cessful attempt of the 70 percent who voted for “high quality education.” Requires that congressional district lines Raise the average maximum student to “Under this amendment, the current limits on the maximum number of students will not be drawn to favor or dis-favor any teacher ratio in public school systems. assigned to each teacher in public school classrooms would become limits on the incumbent, political party, ethnic group, average number of students assigned per class to each teacher, by specified grade or language minority grouping, in each public school.” Supporters say the state will save $350 million to $1 billion in education. As the cost of education continues to rise, any term associated with the word “save” can Amendment passed. Amendment passed. be very persuasive. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 8 Democratic runner up is no sore loser Candidate for mayor, Bill Segal, loses chance for election but remains hopeful for improvement in Florida By Jasmine Ricketts with a long term goal to fight for small results. He understood the campaign’s Running up against fellow commis- [email protected] businesses, save jobs, lower taxes, fight unfortunate loss and expressed his grat- sioner Teresa Jacobs had been a long to make neighborhoods safer, and cut itude towards his supporters. and challenging fight with all of the Bill Segal, the Democratic runner up the cost of the county government. “The people of orange county have slander and mudslinging. But Segal for the 2010 midterm Mayoral election, On the final day of the election, Segal spoken, I didn’t like what I heard, but stood fast and fought until the last hour has the foundation of being a former showed up to his campaign headquar- they have spoken [and] things didn’t go and in the end acknowledged that Ja- business owner under his belt. Segal ran ters fully aware of the electoral voting our way,” said Segal.e cobs would be able to make Orange County a better place. “I know she will make Orange County a better place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Segal, “I’m disappointed [and] that disappointment has more to Philip Salter, Valencia Voice Segal’s spokesperson, Josh Wilson, is sad- do with you and many others who gave dened by the loss, but supportive of Jacobs. up your time and treasure to campaign.” Segal’s main concern and focus dur- available to comment on the poll results. ing his speech was to thank all of his And his reactions coincided with Se- supporters, volunteers, family, friends, gal’s, in the event that he will go along and campaign staff along with clearing with supporting Jacobs and knows she’ll up the fact of how enthusiastic he was do what’s best. Yet he was unfavorable about getting back to his personal life. with the outcome. “While I would’ve liked to have been “I was disappointed but I will sup- a mayor, I’m looking forward to spend- port Teresa Jacobs because they agree ing more time with my family and my on a lot more than what they disagree friends [because] that’s what I’ve missed on,” said Wilson. most in these last eighteen months on Many supporters shared their honest this treadmill,” said Segal. “I look for- opinions, admitting how great of a guy ward to retiring all of these suits and ties Segal is. The night went on without [and] I look forward to throwing away a hitch and ended in a personal and all of the hair product that I never wore emotionally touched meet and greet before and never will wear again.” between Segal, his wife Sara, support- Philip Salter, Valencia Voice Segal and his supporters line up, still smiling, after hearing results. His amicable relationship with Teresa Jacobs grants him a hopeful resolution. Segal’s spokesperson Josh Wilson was ers and family. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 9

dian and criticized him for crossing the fine line Comedians campaign for civility between political satire and political activism. All these fears seemed unfounded however, as this past Saturday over 200,000 people flooded Stewart and Colbert rally around reason into D.C to show their support for Stewart’s idea of sanity, even though many of them didn’t re- By James Austin were not meant to compete, many pundits and ally know what to expect. [email protected] media personalities insisted on comparing the The crowd, which stretched from the stage in two events. front of Capitol Hill, past 12th street and filled “We’re really glad you’re here,” said John Stewart said his rally was for “people who the stairs leading up to the Air and Space Mu- Stewart, “even though none of us really know think shouting is annoying, counter productive, seum, was filled with fans of Colbert and Stew- why you’re here.” Stewart, accompanied by his and terrible for your throat; who feel that the art, some holding signs and others in costume. political foil Stephen Colbert, hosted the ‘Rally loudest voices shouldn’t be the only ones that The rally focused mostly on entertainment, to Restore Sanity and/or Fear’ this past Satur- get heard.” with musical acts such as The Roots, John Leg- day at the National Mall in Washington DC. Despite support from prominent public figures end, Kid Rock, Cheryl Crow, Jeff Tweedy and The rally was announced shortly after Glenn such as Oprah, Arianna Huffington of the Huff- Mavis Staples. Yusuf Islam and Ozzy Osbourne Beck held his own rally at the Lincoln Memorial, ington post, and a Facebook RSVP list number- even had a battle of the bands featuring Islam’s which he dubbed the ‘Rally to Restore Honor.’ ing in the tens of thousands, many thought that popular song “Peace Train” and Osbourne’s Even though Stewart insisted the two rallies Stewart had overstepped his bounds as a come- song “Crazy Train.” The two bands went back and forth as Stew- art and Colbert egged them on, until Osbourne and Islam left, leaving the comedians onstage bickering over their loss of a train song. Short- James Austin / Valencia Voice Many signs expressed the humor in the rally. ly after, the two comedians reconciled their differences and the O’Jays came on to perform “Love Train.” to prove that the image of the American peo- There were also many non-musical celebrities ple that the media portrayed wasn’t an accu- at the rally, including the popular Discovery rate picture. Channel team The Mythbusters, Kareem Abdul “I feel good, strangely, calmly good,” said Jabbar and even R2-D2. Stewart, “because the image of Americans Stewart finished the event off with a fifteen that is reflected back to us by our political and minute speech sincerely lamenting the current media process is false. It is us through a fun radical tone consuming the media and politi- house mirror.” cal climate. The crowd seemed to respond well to Stewarts “The press can hold it’s magnifying glass up talk.“I think it went rather well,” said Jonathan to our problems, bringing them into focus, il- Stiels a student who traveled to the rally from luminating things heretofore unseen,” said Cary, North Carolina. Stewart. “Or it can use that magnifying glass Brendan Radabaugh, an Orlando resident and to light ants on fire.” Valencia student echoed those sediments. “I re-

James Austin / Valencia Voice Stewart went on to explain why he originally ally liked the points he made.” Radabaugh said. Hundreds of thousands of people came out to watch the rally, and catch a glimpse at the star-studded appearances. wanted to host the rally saying that he wanted “Plus I really liked the show.” Official Student Media of Valencia Community College NEWS Nov. 3, 2010 10 Relationships 101 Couples show they’re willing to work it out

By Victor Ocasio peeves to tops qualities needed in a [email protected] partner. And while the conversations complete your maintained a light mood, moments of Relationships can often times be as intense disagreement were abundant. confusing and irritating as they are ful- Although the afternoon’s activities pro- filling. But judging by the reactions of vided a simple look into the mind of the the students who discussed their views Bachelor’s degree on male and female relations, at Rela- tionship 101, a workshop about the in- “I know she’s important enough, ner workings of relationships, Wednes- so I’m gonna do what it takes,” day, it would seem that relationships said Cisneros, a Valencia student. are nothing but trouble. 10 Peer educators at Valencia’s Osceola campus excitedly spoke to the student opposite sex, for some, the message of filled auditorium about the different the workshop meant much more. types of love and relationships. After offering insight and creative When you’ve completed your associate degree you’ll have many great options “I feel that this was a topic that the solutions to many of the problems ahead of you and one is DeVry University. We work with community college students student body here at Valencia was des- couples face in relationships, Cisne- to make sure qualifying credits transfer seamlessly and that you have everything perate to talk about,” said peer educa- ros reflected on the lessons that he you need, including: tor Juan Auffant. “I truly felt enriched had gathered from the class. • Access to required courses teaching a whole group of students.” “I learned that you have to work to- • Financial aid • Lifetime Career Services for all graduates Peer educator Jasmine Salas had the gether and just go for it if the other per- entire auditorium break in half - the son is important to you,” he said. 2 Orlando Locations Orlando North | Orlando boys sat on the left side of the room, the “I know she’s important enough, so girls on the right. Couples were permit- I’m gonna do what it takes.” ted to sit in the middle, but encouraged This is the first time that the peer edu- For more information on earning your bachelor’s degree, to give each other space. cators have led a workshop on the sub- please visit DeVry.edu/cc. “I really felt that the guys and girls re- ject of relationships. Program availability varies by location. ally fed off the others answers during “I think if we can reach that one person ©2010 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. our open discussions,” said Salas. whose struggling with a boyfriend or The students engaged in cross room girlfriend, then it’s all worth it in the conversation for well over an hour, dis- end,” said peer educator DelMarco cussing everything from first date pet Williams. 2-0115-0910 • DeVry CommCollege Ad - Campus Media • 8.5” w x 11”h • 4C • rdo • 9-3-2010 • DUE: 9-3-2010-v1 PUB ID: 314, Valencia Community College, Valencia Voice Official Student Media of Valencia Community College NEWS Nov. 3, 2010 11

START Thinking AheAd. District 15 nominee speaks START RAiSing youR expecTATionS.

Shannon Roberts had campaign party at START Above The ReST. Osceola County Democratic Headquarters

By Rofkens Petit-Hommes Committees in the State of Florida, why would [email protected] they not get right down to the grunt work. The congregation at the Democratic head- Shannon Roberts had her campaign party quarters had a certain amount of respect. at the Osceola County Democratic headquar- Certain movies portray the “party” head- ters, which is located in downtown Kissim- quarters as a rustling and bustling train sta- mee across the street from the County Court- tion with people flying across the room and house. The location was lent to the committee blabbing on cell phones. for this election year. That image is a reality to a certain extent. “I really want to win,” said Kris O’horo, Maria, Balasquide’s wife, was updating START RiSing To The occASion. chairman of the Osceola Democratic Execu11 - Facebook statuses for the Democratic head- 11 tive Committee said. quarters page. Family friend, Oscar Ramirez, “I am really excited about all the people I contacted more people to go and vote, while START TAKING ON CHALLENGES. have met and might have the possibility to Chairman O’horo logged onto the live local help in the future,” said Roberts, who is run- news coverage on candidates. ning for District 15 Federal Congressional “I really want to thank everyone who is START ReAching youR goAlS. Democratic. working very hard and basically is going With an impressive educational back- out and making a difference by voting,” said START becoming A leAdeR. ground, Dem. Candidate Roberts has s Mas- Democratic Candidate Roberts. ters at Harvard University and a Ph.D. at When asked on the aid of Internet for cam- SM University of Southern California. paigning Roberts insisted that it is very help- START STRong. “I also want to have the youth more in- ful in the aid of reaching out to the youth. volved in what we do,” said Roberts. It is amazing that until 2008 no political There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. enroll in the Army RoTc leader’s Training course at ucF and you will be ready for life after “We are more diverse and regulated com- candidate tried to use the Internet as a tool college. Because when you attend this 4-week leadership development pared to the Republicans,” said Jose Balas- for campaigning. Marco Rubio for his open- course, you will take on new challenges and adventures. you will also quide a sanctified campaigner, “If we work ing campaign procedures opened his own be on course for a career as an Army officer. To get started, contact cpT Tali hillsgrove, ucF Army RoTc. hard enough, our pay off should be Alex Sink Facebook account. call 407-823-5383 or email [email protected]. as the next Governor of Florida; of course if “It is always inspiring to see people working we get enough people to go vote.” day and night to bring other people into the plAnning on TRAnSFeRRing? The Democratic supporters were commut- political process,” said Ramirez, “And to have BecoMe An ARMy oFFiceR While you eARn youR ucF DegRee! ing and contacting people Tuesday to go out all ages and ethnicities together rekindles my START ThiS SuMMeR WiTh ARMy RoTc pAiD SuMMeR leADeRShip TRAining. and vote. Since there are a total of 67 Executive faith in the political process.” ©2008. paid for by the united States Army. All rights reserved.

UCF Rope Pull BW Ad 8.5x11.indd 1 9/10/10 2:49 PM PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 12 Club fair invites the masses to get involved By Sabrina Alvarez had an interesting table. The theme they used [email protected] on their table was Halloween; they decorated with black and orange ornaments, buckets of Valencia’s West Campus hosted a club candy, and, skeletons. They also had an arch fair on the student services building pa- of pink balloons that promoted Pinktober Day, tio on Thursday. Students were invited to which was happening at the Human Service come join and learn about each club. The Building in room 105 that same afternoon. clubs were also giving away treats to stu- Clubs such as The Secular Student Alliance dents that would stop by their table to were promoting their club by expressing check them out. their personal religious beliefs openly. Each club decorated their table creatively The Secular Student Alliance club is all about in order to grasp the attention from other stu- believing in the separation of church and state, dents. The student government association and having tolerance among people. Tayor Weiss / Valencia Voice Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society at Valencia that provides academic help.

“Our club has members with different re- Visa members were in the Halloween spir- ligious beliefs such as Christians, Atheists, it, they were all dressed as pirates. Agnostics, and many others,” said Daniel Not only were there inspirational clubs, but Sandoval, president of the club. there were also clubs that offered academic The club has over 52 members on Face- help. Phi Theta Kappa, is an honor society at book and 20 to 25 people attend every meet- Valencia. The club is an organization that ed- ing. Kelli VanHouten, secretary of the club, ucates members on how to obtain leadership said, “I enjoy being part of this club because skills and it also gives students the opportu- it promotes tolerance among different reli- nity to apply to certain scholarships by just gions. There has always been war because of being a member of the club. Phi Theta Kappa religion and it’s time that we all get along.” is known also for helping Valencia students Another club with the goal of creating uni- in transferring to other universities. ty is the Visa club. It is an international club Other clubs that were at the fair included Mod- that creates globa awareness. Members teach el United Nations, Culinary Arts Student Asso- each other of their own cultures so that ste- ciation, VAHSA Dance Team, Campus Crusade reotypical thoughts of other cultures stop. for Christ and the Valencia Literature Book Club. “I’m from the Bahamas, but no one would If you are interested in one of the clubs think that because I’m white,” said Cally Pa- please visit the clubs listing on the Valencia Tayor Weiss / Valencia Voice Clubs handed out candy and other goodies to students in the hopes that they could gain a few new members. pageorge, a member of Visa. website for more information. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 13 Grayson gracefully goes Democrats were prepared for loss Battle against Republicans turned to failure

By Jonathan Romero light is now on both parties, as voters look the party’s fault for not having the resources [email protected] for answers to what they believe Democrats to give people the information they needed. could not do alone. “If they would have taken us into consider- Democrats came together for an election “The stuff they’ve been griping about is out- ation more and not just at the end, we would By James Austin night watch party hosted by the Orange side of anyone’s control, like the economy,” have had everything.” [email protected] County Democratic Party at Ember nightclub said Bryan Valentine, a local Democrat. “And With politics being cyclical, some Demo- Tuesday night in downtown Orlando. if in two years, we’re still sitting here hav- crats are hopeful that come 2012, the power As the predictions started trickling in and ing the same conversation with people out of will shift back into their hands. Barack Obama and the Democrats swept into control of the the Democrats realized their inevitable defeat, work and unemployment still up, they’re go- History tends to repeat itself, and some re- legislative and executive branch two years ago. Thanks to the the mood changed from desperate optimism alize that the momentum will inevitably shift high hopes of the electorate and the sensational campaign- to calm acceptance. “Two years ago, we were cele- back into democratic hands in two years, ing of Obama, many Democrats were voted into positions that “We’re highly disappointed,” said Orange brating on this night. Tonight when Republican policies will be questioned were normally considered Republican strongholds. County Democratic Party Chairman Jeremiah we’re not celebrating and in and scrutinized. This year, however, the great court of public opinion has Jaspon, “but it’s something we anticipated.” “Two years ago we were celebrating on this turned against the Democrats. This shift has caused many in- to years, I expect we’ll be cel- The reactions were still hopeful due to the night. Tonight we’re not celebrating and in cumbent representatives to go on the defensive and fight for ebrating again." few positives outcomes that could be derived two years, I expect we’ll be celebrating again,” their jobs, many times in districts that were not inclined to vote from the results. –Jeremiah Jaspon said Jaspon after the event. Democrat in the first place. Such was the case with Alan Grayson. The mood was a resigned, calm disappointment at Slinga- Communications Director Bryan Mills saw Others were more confident of the eventual pore’s bar in downtown Orlando on Tuesday, as the Grayson it as an opportunity for Democrats in the 2012 ing to be out on their butts too.” transfer of power. “If we lose the Senate and campaign realized their candidate had lost his re-election bid Presidential election. Democrats pointed the finger at themselves the House, Obama is going to have a second for the District 8 seat in the House of Representatives. “Republicans can’t just stand around and for the poor result, as a lack of motivation and term,” said Mills. Candice Young, a supporter of Grayson and a volunteer for say Democrats aren’t doing anything,” said mobilization from the Democratic Party failed Whether they are hopeful or not, Democrats the campaign, was disappointed in the result mostly because Mills. “They’re the ones making the law and to energize their own base. will have to be aware of their shortcomings of the support she thought Grayson would have provided to they’re going to have to do it with consensus.” “The spirit should have been there in the and put their words into actions. Florida’s education system. The word going around at the party was beginning,” said Jose Fernandez, President of “We’ve got to wake up. Let’s all stop being “We need to fix our education system.” Young said, “Demo- accountability. With their majority in the the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida. negative and all work together to get some- crats are so good for that sort of thing.” House of Representatives, the Republicans “They can’t just have a surge in the last two thing done,” said Fernandez. “We learned to- Grayson supporters didn’t suffer alone, as almost all the will have a say in the discussion and will weeks and expect to win.” day and if we pick up for the next two years, Democrats on the Florida ballot suffered defeats this elec- need to work with Democrats directly to pass The turnout for Hispanic voters was lower we’ll be able to retain Obama, but we have to tion season. legislation. With the rhetoric gone, the spot- than expected and Fernandez believes it was learn those lessons.” PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 14

Two new faces in From small town church- the 44th district By David Beard goer to successful senator The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.V.

Congressman Daniel Webster won election for Voters returned two incumbents to their seats repre- senting the House of Delegates 44th District. They’ll be Florida senator against Democrat Alan Grayson joined by two newcomers -- one a Republican. Incumbent Democrat Charlene Marshall topped the By Nakisha Brutus senator Webster to be one of the most Christian list, with 11,858 votes (15.4 percent), followed by incum- [email protected] men I’ve ever met. He chose to do the complete bent Democrat Barbara Evans Fleischauer, with 11,324 opposite as the opponent.” votes (14.7 percent), according to final, unofficial figures. Congressman Daniel Webster was never a pol- Webster’s opponent, Alan Grayson, led a more Winning the other two seats were Republican Aman- itician. He has managed to create a strong sup- aggressive campaign, claiming that Republicans da Pasdon, with 9,634 votes (12.51 percent), and former port system with former church members who are telling people not to get sick and if they do to Monongalia County Sheriff and Magistrate Tony Barill, a knew him personally. go home and die. Democrat, with 9,384 votes (12.18 percent). Ten year old Ryan, who knows Webster’s chil- Terry, who is not a Florida resident, has fol- “I’m just really pleased that the citizens of Monongalia dren, refers to him as, ‘the nice man with the lowed Webster and the accusations that he’s had County continue to support me,” said Marshall, the perennial white pick up truck.’ to overcome, and came to support Webster while top vote-getter. “I look forward to going back to Charleston Louis Bracewell has known Webster for 25 he was in Florida for a conference. and look forward to working for the citizens of Mon County.” years. “I know his character,” said Bracewell. “I’m supporting him because he’s not Gray- Before the interims begin, on Nov. 15, she’ll be head- Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel / MCT ing to Naples, Fla., as a member of the House Health “His character is such that we need in Wash- son,” he said. “I think that Alan Grayson ran a Former Florida state Senator Daniel Webster gets a ington.” fairly vile campaign. I think he did a lot more cheering reception as he arrives with his wife, San- Committee, for a conference on Alzheimer’s disease. Before a zoning change for his church was de- harm than good. A lot of valid resources have dy, to announce he is going to run against U.S. Rep. “I’m thrilled to be re-elected,” Fleischauer said. She views nied by the county, Webster never would have shown that the health-care reform still does not Alan Grayson for Florida’s 8th congressional district. the response of the voters as a reward for her work in the House. “I appreciate being supported by so many people.” considered being a “politician.” He decided that have enough marginal interest. Nothing is ever Pasdon was among the four Republicans vying for of- he would not sit, and instead worked hard on free in this country.” debt they can’t pay; a foreclosed country that fice, and came in third place. educating himself to become Senator and fought “People know that when they support a Repub- they can’t live in.” “I’m excited,” she said. “It was an interesting year and an toward leading the largest tax cuts in history. lican candidate they are expecting more freedom, Webster’s followers are most concerned about election nobody could predict. I’m extremely honored.” Brent Webster, Webster’s second son, admits less taxes, less government and more entrepre- social and tax issues. They agree that the gov- While she’ll be a freshman member of the minority that he may have a biased view but he trusts his neurship,” said Republican Chairman Lew Oli- ernment has spent money that they don’t have party,she said that through her work with the state Chamber dad to keep the same principles he’s had and ver. “If you do good things and work hard you and share the belief that their grand kids and of Commerce she’s developed relationships on both sides of take them to Washington. should be rewarded. It shouldn’t be the govern- great grand kids are going to be paying that bill, the aisle, and she’s ready to set aside partisan divides to work “He’s a small business owner. His sons help ment’s decision that regardless of how hard you and trust that Webster will be the person to turn for the good of Mon County and all of West Virginia. him with that and he knows the value of hard work you should get the same rewards.” that around. Barill is not new to elections or public office, having work like you and me,” said Pamela Jones, who “The young community followed because we John Webster, Webster’s 17 year old son, be- served as magistrate and sheriff. He’s ready to begin his has attended Webster’s Bible study for years. had a positive message. There’s not enough lieves the best thing that his dad is going to stop freshman term in the House. As an open and honest leader of his church, money. There are no jobs,” said Congressman the spending. “You can’t hand your kids a house “I’m glad I won,” he said, and also commented on the Webster has left a strong and grounded legacy. Webster. “I hope we can give Washington a bal- and say, ‘well you owe a million on it.’ That’s not turnout. “I’m glad the people came out to vote.” Ted, a supporter of Webster, said, “I’ve known anced budget. If not we’re gonna give them a good,” he said. 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OUR VOICE Official Student Media of Valencia Community College The new political face of Florida Newsroom | 407-582-5040 Advisor | 407-582-1170 Increasingly, politics have been moving more and vasive personality and fiscal conservative ideals. In saying and doing things that common logic prob- For comments or general inquiries more into the media forefront, local and state races any other election cycle those economic conserva- ably says they shouldn’t. email us at: are firmly planted in the psyches of every Ameri- tive ideals would put Sink way over the edge in Grayson will lose this race and thus his incum- can. Key races that will prove to change our state, front of Rick Scott but because of Scott’s tea-party bency due to one phrase: “Taliban Dan” a moniker [email protected] Florida, are being widely discussed among the pu- backing, which is very “in” this year, he is very he gave to his political rival. That bit of mudsling- di-sphere and the same can be said with elections much a party of this race; polling just above Sink ing signaled to his constituency that having a man Editor in Chief | Nikki Namdar taking place around the country; Alaska, Delaware, but still within the margin of error. But a strong ear- in office who is willing to make a parody of the po- Ohio, and California are getting a lot of attention, ly voting turnout for Democrats will likely put Sink litical process and being increasingly decisive is not [email protected] not just because of the political importance they over by the slimmest of margins. someone they would want representing them. hold but because of the chaotic mess that has infil- It comes down to moderates in this race, with That is a triumph of the political landscape when Managing Editor | Collin Dever trated the electorate. both party’s showing strong turnout, and they are you think of it, reasonable people choosing not to [email protected] Now more than ever the political mindset of the more likely to vote for the more palatable Sink who vote for a candidate because said candidate not country matters, especially when it comes to the supports popular social programs. being at all reasonable. It seems like we could use News | Shannon Scheidell makeup of Congress. Millions of dollars are being Senator: more reasonable people in the government today, [email protected] spent (especially on the GOP side) and hours of ca- From the start, this race was Charlie Crist’s to not that you will necessarily get that out of Web- ble news are devoted to races that mean very little loose and Kendrick Meek’s to win. When Crist ster, but then again tell that to Grayson. Opinion | Jon Terbeche in the grand scheme of things. threw his hat in the ring on the Independent ticket [email protected] This could be viewed as a good thing by some, as and announced that if elected, he would caucus we may be entering a time where politics are fresh with Democrats. He eventually gave the kiss of Features | Jenn Stripling on the mind of every American. But sadly, more and death to both his and Meek’s campaign, inadver- Other results [email protected] more it seems this type of scrutiny and attention tently splitting the vote. only strengthens the political divide in the country. Loosing the GOP nomination to Rubio should Orange county Mayor: Sports | Russell Griner Soon enough campaigns out of our own state will have signaled to Crist that, 1. He could not win Teresa Jacobs [email protected] matter just as much as local races, which is why in a heads up battle with Rubio, and 2. Citizens of Alan Grayson has received hundreds of thousands Florida wanted to see him do something with his Amendment 4: Sales | Alex Barrett of dollars from individuals out of the state, only current governorship. No [email protected] for the sake of supporting a like-minded progres- Meek’s reputation is not on the line as Crist’s is, sive in the house. Refusing to actually play into the which will likely pull Crist out of the public con- Amendment 5&6: politics of other states, here are some predictions of sciousness and politics for good. Meek has a long Yes Copy Chief | Elisanett Martinez how Florida’s political realm will fare after Nov.2. career ahead of him and will likely win some other [email protected] Governor: elected position later in life, the Senate is not ready Amendment 8: Alex Sink has appeal not only to Florida Demo- for him. Yes crats, who love to see a woman in an executive role, District 8 Representative: Overall make up of House and senate For advertising information contact (See the 2008 presidential Primary) but they also The true tragedy in this race is that the citizens GOP 238 Dem 143 (14 pending) Alex Barrett at love to see a candidate who can win in this right of district 8 have two polarizing figures to choose GOP 46 Dem 51 (3 pending) leaning state. from in this race. Both candidates are known for [email protected] Moderates love Sink because of a rather non-in- being on the fringes of their respective parties and PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 615 FEATURES 818 SPORTS 1020 OCT.Nov. 06, 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 16

POLL Who did you vote for and what do Valencia’s voting trends News reporting students went out and you predict will be the election results? polled West campus students to deter- mine the breakdown of election results.

Rubio Meek Crist Scott Sink

54%

46% “I really don’t know anything “I’m actually not an American “I’m a Democrat like my parents. I “I’ll vote for Charlie Crist. about this election. I don’t want to citizen. I was born in England.” predict things will get better in Flor- I predict things will only get 41% vote without knowing anything.” ida, especially the economy.” worse in Florida.”

— (None) Carolyn Richard — (R) David Speight — (D) Javonte Luis — (I) Kenya Campbell Culinary, West, Criminal justice, West Business management, West Business administration, West 32% 27%

“I take my ideals from both par- “I’m not voting, I don’t have “I can’t vote, I’m going to Pizza “I voted for Rick Scott because ties and make my own. I am curious time. I don’t even know who’s run- Hut. Alan Grayson will definitely I appreciate him trying to redeem to see how Marco Rubio, a hispanic, ning.” stay.” himself. He actually has exprience will perform and what he brings.” getting through his mistakes.” — (None) Carlos Soriano — (None) Willy Cruz — (I) Richard Fata — (I) Aaron Heaton

Photos by Elisanett Martinez; Reporting by Jonathan Terbeche Photos by Elisanett Martinez; Reporting Jonathan Business management, West Engineering , West, Osceola Paramedic, West Computer science, West, East PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 6 FEATURES 8 SPORTS 10 October 27, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 17 The left let down Legislation in ink The right are alright By Victor Ocasio By Rofkens Petit-Homme [email protected] [email protected]

While many insist on rejoicing in the recent wake of last There is an old saying, “Sticks and stones may break night’s victories, it must be noted that our nation’s chang- my bones, but words will never hurt me.” es in leadership is a mere act of unearned buyer’s remorse. Thanks to the real voters of ‘today’ The House of Rep- Americans in 2008 unanimously decided that after the resentatives has been taken over by the watchdog. The terrible leadership of the George W. Bush administration Republicans have the keys again; and to speak the truth, and his Republican cohorts, that a positive change could our job from now on is to follow directions from the GPS be enacted by the Democrats. Did we honestly think aka “The American People.” they’d do it over night? My fellow colleague has a reason to feel disappointed, It has only been two years, yet fickle voters have but not for the reasons he stated. The task at hand is to changed sides back to the very party that spent over eight reignite ‘checks and balances,’ following the docket, an- years getting us into this mess. swering to the American people, and making sure our Consider for a moment the Republicans’ most power- ‘little brother’ stays out of trouble. ful tool in Obama’s two year turn; the filibuster. The par- With the Democrats watching over their shoulders at liamentary procedure has given the right ultimate power every moment, they will probably do everything they in shutting down votes with only an individual. can to follow instructions. Democratic America has been trying to nurse the “Now is not the time to be pointing fingers or playing wounds of a broken nation with a busted leg of their party games,It is time to change direction.” Said, future own. Yet so many have decided that two years is more Speaker of the House John Boehner than enough time for a miracle. This is not the first time that the House has been unaf- The reality is clear. We can expect two years of absolute- filiated to the President. We can look into our history ly nothing. With a Republican House majority, how can we books and use President Clinton as an example. Even expect any progress in our nation’s domestic issues? though their were multiple differences, compromises Best case scenario? A government that can’t pass a sin- were made and decisions came through on Capitol Hill. gle proposed bill. From the Balance Budget Act of 1997 to the Tax Relief Act Worst case? A Congress that refuses to govern, as was of 1997; some might even add the Personal Responsibility the case in 1995 during Bill Clinton’s administration, when and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act signed in 1996. Republicans used the nation’s yearly budget as a negotia- I believe that the Democrats needed this wake up call, be- tion tool to hold our nations better interest hostage. cause now the ‘invincible warrior’ has been cut. In retrospect So much of our hopes for an economic turn around are a party itself can say they are doing what is best for the coun- now burdened upon the shoulders of those would rather try and not involve the people of the country in the action. freeze up than work alongside our president. These next two years will certainly put to use the defi- In youth I was told that you can never fail as long as nition of the American political system. you try. That failure only happens when you quit. Let’s Ironically enough, the people that were sick and tired get ready for a Congress willing to walk out on its people. Cartoon by Carl Thermond and Victor Ocasio of the Republicans are sick and tired of the Democrats. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 20 Nov. 3, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 18 Daniel Webster impacts youth Doubtful Democrats are hopeful Republicans take the lead in House and Senate

By Joshua Downing mood that his party did: doubtful, but hopeful. [email protected] Every time a member of the Republican Party won a seat in the House and in the Senate, Em- Members of the Democratic party gathered to- ber’s atmosphere became more humdrum. gether at Ember, a restaurant in downtown, Or- However, when Gov. Joe Manchin of West Vir- lando, after the votes were in. ginia won a seat in the Senate, excitement arose Bryan Mills the host of the party showed an ex- and gave hope to everyone - when it actually tremely calm demeanor. He expressed the same seemed as though there wasn’t any hope left. The general consensus among those who at- tended was that the Democratic Party dropped the ball as a whole. With so many losses in Flori- da alone, one or two people became so upset they began to shout at the projected CNN newscast. I cannot even begin to imagine how devastated Breanne Murphy / Valencia Voice Republican Daniel Webster is the new congressman for District 8. the rest of the party feels across the country, at least in the districts where there were losses. The anticipation of going to the party was original- By Alejandro Zamarripa Sangines Webster is expected to shake up the status quo ly exciting for me, until it became apparent that [email protected] at Capitol Hill. most democrats must have realized that the Dem- “He is the right man for the job,” said Ste- ocratic Party was going to be beaten as badly as it Daniel Webster has built an impressionable ven Warren “He will turn things around in did because the turn out was less than 50 people. image towards young voters and youth. Washington.” Every time I have seen parties hosted by a po- “People in my generation need to really In the dawn of a new political climate, litical party on television, it always seemed like come out of that apathetic stage that we have youth advocates for a new society are taking there were hundreds of people in attendance. been falling into,” said Justin Ragsdale, a self-responsibility, and reclaiming a nation Hopefully, for the Democratic Party’s sake, 17-year-old follower. in which the government is here to assist but they can learn from this overall major defeat. “People are just careless about voting, and not to run it. Perhaps just as the Republican Party bounced they don’t know anything about politics,” said Webster’s victory speech caused excitement back since 2008, the Democratic Party can Ragsdale. “We really need to push forward and in the crowd “the hard work is just beginning,” bounce back in 2012. educate ourselves.” said Webster “Washington is broken, and to- We will have to wait and see if they can re- Webster’s campaign message has encour- night we started the process of fixing it.” bound, however, with the current solemn mood aged new voters to be part of fixing Washing- A new chapter has been written in the coun- Taylor Weiss / Valencia Voice and stench of defeat in the air, it looks like it could Bryan Mills Democratic party host mingle with other demo- ton, stop overspending, and create new jobs. try, and tomorrow is time to work. crats at Ember downtown after the polls closed be doubtfully hopeful. Official Student Media of Valencia Community College FEATURES Nov. 3, 2010 19 ROLLINS WAS NOT As far as casting goes, it’s hard ‘The Walking Dead’ to judge how all the actors will ONLY AN perform when a majority of the figures on screen were dead, but OPTION, based on the small “living” cast attack prime time IT WAS interactions, we can expect some emotional and moving moments THE BEST Premiere episode is top notch from the cast. The overall appearance of the CHOICE. By Victor Ocasio that AMC's translation is not a actors as they compare to their [email protected] frame by frame transcription comic counterparts is startling- Not just because of the original text found in the ly accurate, considering the size It needs to be noted that as far books. And honestly, as most of the cast. 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Max Brooks, the 38-year-old come a zombie superstar -- all my problem ... I would probably Generation Z: Zombie superstars is a zombie historian and lec- because the shuffling, rotting just run away. You know, pick- turer who gives presentations corpses from horror movies ing a child zombie was probably on recorded living dead at- haunted his dreams. not the best idea. are living it up among the undead tacks throughout history, and Along with director Edgar AS: You know this is going offers suggestions on how Wright and actor Simon Pegg to be the headline for the story: Robert Kirkman and Max Brooks talk spook filled thoughts best to survive an impending ("Shaun of the Dead"), Brooks "Robert Kirkman Wants to Kill zomb-pocalypse. and Kirkman are the Gen-X Child Zombies." By Aaron Sagers Dead" premiered on AMC with critically-acclaimed bestsell- With the "World War Z" be- caretakers of the house that RK: It's really just because of McClatchy-Tribune a pilot directed by executive ers "Guide" and "World War Z: ing turned into a summer 2012 Romero built. self preservation. producer Frank Darabont ("The An Oral History of the Zombie film, starring and executive- The current fascination with Max Brooks: What celebrity If George A. Romero, iconic di- Shawshank Redemption"), and War" in 2006, he became known produced by Brad Pitt, and the the traditional living dead or historical figure would I like rector of 1968's "Night of the Liv- is perhaps the most eagerly an- as an academic of the slow- "Guide" having been spun off genre (fast zombies need not to encounter? (French painter ing Dead" and the five follow- ticipated show to premiere in moving undead. into the "Recorded Attacks" apply) which has bitten pop Henri de) Toulouse-Lautrec be- ups, is the king of the modern the fall. Far from being in the shadow graphic novel and zombie scan- culture is directly related to the cause he's short and couldn't zombie movement, then Robert After Max Brooks wrote the of his father, comedy director ner iPhone app, Brooks has be- work of these two. It is perhaps, move very fast. (I would take Kirkman and Max Brooks are no small coincidence that my him out). the deans of the dead. interviews with both were in- AS: What's the weirdest, off- In October 2003, comic book dependently set up and sched- the-wall question you get from scribe Robert Kirkman's Image uled back-to-back with them. people about zombies? Comics series "The Walking As a result, the responses RK: As far as zombie relat- Dead" debuted as a monthly from Kirkman and Brooks to ed and stuff like that, I get the title. The celebrated title fol- the same questions I asked question a lot, "How do I think lows a group of survivors from them are presented here, to- I would fare if there were an ac- Kentucky to Washington, D.C., gether, as one interview. tual zombie apocalypse?" And as they attempt to survive and Aaron Sagers: What celebri- I think people expect me to be rebuild lives after the dead re- ty/historical figure as a zombie like, "Well, I think I'd do really fuse to die. would you like to encounter? well because I write this comic Kirkman, 31, was already an Robert Kirkman: As a gen- book and there's this TV show accomplished comic book cre- eral rule, I would not like to en- coming out." I obviously know ator but "The Walking Dead" is counter any zombies in real life. a lot about this. But I would Kirkman's legacy. But, if I were to pick a celebrity, jump off a bridge pretty quick Kirkman's success with "The it would probably be someone just because I don't think I Walking Dead" led to "Marvel like Shirley Temple or some- would last very long. It doesn't Zombies" in 2005, where he was body who's manageable. I'm not seem like the kind of world that given the freedom to turn super gonna be picking the Abraham I would want to live in for very heroes Spider-Man, Iron Man, Lincoln zombie or anything. long. So I would check out pret- the Incredible Hulk and oth- That guy is far too tall and formi- ty quickly ... take the coward's ers into flesh-eating versions dable. Some kid because I could way out. of themselves. On Oct. 31, the Pablo Alcala, Lexington herlad-Leader / MCTcampus probably handle that. I don't TV adaptation of "The Walking Along with a fascination for Zombies, Kirkman also writes for Captain America, Hulk and other Marvel titles. want to get bit. That's basically Continued on page__. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 6 FEATURES 8 SPORTS 10 OCT. 06, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 21

RK: I was given the "Zombie Survival Guide" as a off Richard Matheson ... As long as you do something Zombies soothe economic turmoil gift, and I just flipped to one page looking through cool with it. Isn't that how it's supposed to work? I'll it to see how it was formatted and stuff because I be the first person to tell you I ripped off Studs Ter- didn't really know how the book was done. It was kel, he was a big influence on me and I shamelessly Continued from page__. couldn't find it. And I'm like, "you know what? I'm a page about how to fortify an apartment building ripped him off. going to do it." I'm going to answer my own ques- by destroying the stairs on the first level and liv- AS: When does the zombie work end? MB: Probably "What celebrity or historical per- tion. I am going to feed my own need. I think that's ing on the levels above _ zombies wouldn't be able RK: I don't really have an end in mind for Walking son would you most want to meet as a zombie?" the thing with me: If I'm going to do it, anything to get up there _ but you've got a rope ladder so if Dead. I could say, "Oh, it'll take 10 years or 15 years." AS: So I have earned a place in the odd interview with zombies, it's gotta be because I can't stop you needed to get down or up, you could. I was But I could see it going 20 more years. I set out as a question hall of fame. thinking about it. like, "Oh my God, I could totally do that in "Walk- young man to get into doing and writing comics for MB: I think you nailed it. AS: There are people who actually believe the ing Dead;" that's totally a practical and it's totally a living, and have complete control over those char- AS: Are zombies actually your favorite horror zombie threat is real, and are preparing with guns cool. And I can't do it now because it's in this book. acters in that book. And I have exactly that. So with genre? Or is there something you like more but and bunkers. Is the defeat of zombies easier to dis- Damn it!" So I closed the book and I decided I was "Walking Dead," I'm doing exactly what I set out to you sort offell into zombies? cuss than it is to figure out how to solve the health- never going to look at it ... I didn't want to feel influ- do. And I'm having the time of my life ... I think I'll RK: I just want to say that I'm glad this question care debate or financial crisis? ence by it so I just avoid his work. be able to keep the book going for a good long while. isn't getting me to talk about my desire to commit RK: Exactly. You can't just shoot the healthcare cri- MB: (Responding to Kirkman) The poor guy is MB: There's definitely zombie projects _ not neces- suicide or kill children. So I appreciate that. As far sis in the head. It's a much more manageable threat. so paranoid about that. I met him once. The first sarily novels or stories but there's elements of zom- as like a horror sub-genre, I guess, yeah, I really MB: I think you have just nailed it right on the thing out of his mouth is, "I didn't read it." And I'm bie survival culture that I've been kicking aroun... do like zombies movies quite a bit. If I were go- head. 100%. I think why zombies are successful in like, dude. First of all, I don't care if you did.George not another big World War Zombie project. Nothing ing to pick my favorite I would definitely rather general is because we live in very uncertain times, Romero would be the first guy to tell you he ripped like that; just a little side thing. We'll see. watch a zombie movie than a vampire movie any and I think we are constantly being assailed by crisis day of the week ... after crisis. I think most of these crises are really hard MB: I'm just a zombie nerd who happens to to get your brain around. How the hell did our econ- think about this stuff ... I'm a zombie fan before I'm omy suddenly melt down over night? And what do Transfer to the world of Webster University a zombie creator. these terrorists really want? I think there are so many AS: Why write these stories that are so focused complex issues with so many complex solutions. on the people that survive horrific events? But, a walking corpse I can shoot in the head. I get it. RK: I put a lot into 'The Walking Dead,' but it's AS: At what point do you want to take people aside not really just a horror thing. There are a lot of dif- and say, 'Yeah, I believe it's real but p.s., it's not real.' ferent characters; it's a very human story. I try to MB: I think that the reason the book is successful, do just basically a straight drama that has zombies honestly, is that when you take away the zombies, walking around in the background. it's still a disaster preparedness manual. Which is MB: The reason (George A. Romero) is the god- exactly how I went about it. I went about it very father of zombies _ it's basically his world, we're realistically. I thought, ok, if zombies were actually just living in it _ I think the reason that he is The real, forget movies, forget plot devices and gim- f you’re looking to take the next step in your college career, then • Business Administration • Human Resources Management Man, is because his movies are about people. And micks and drama. How would you really survive? I consider Webster University. Our exceptional academic programs • Management • Psychology they are all about social commentary. 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Teresa Jacobs

Jeanette Rubio

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The ladies in the election scored in the polls with their wardrobe. They looked sharp and were ready for a victory. Their night might not have ended how they wanted but, they still looked great for the occasion.

Photo by Philip Salter MCT Campus Photo by Breanne Murphy You can never go wrong with People may say she Old fashion conservative Photo by Sebastian Arbelaez black making her look sophisticat- looks a little too sen- meets color splash of the ed and slim. If she had a nice pear sual but she did a great new milinia. Maybe if the The red brings out her skin and hair of pearl earrings it would add job keeping it conser- outfit was more from fitting color making her stand out with out buzz to her whole outfit. vative yet youthful and then it would accentuate her over doing it. It also seems that she shape and wearing a belt to stylish. has a tan which is a extra bo seperate the different articles might have done the job. PAIGE 2 NEWS 3 OPINION 15 FEATURES 18 SPORTS 19 Nov. 03, 2010 Official Student Media of Valencia Community College 24

Week UCF ADMISSION DECISIONS MADE ON THE SPOT

It’s fast. It’s simple. Decision Days are open to high school graduates working toward an associate degree with 45 or more 9 earned credit hours. If you’re accepted to UCF, you’ll know right then and there—no waiting, no worries. (Picks are winners, they do Alex Barrett Breanne Murphy Russell Griner not take odds into account.) 81-21 53-50 58-44

NYJ @ DET

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QUICK STATS

— UCF boasts a top 10 ranked defense in the country, and first in Conference USA in scoring, passing efficien- cy, and total defense. Photos C / O Russell Griner

— Five out of eight games this season UCF has re- turned the opening kickoff into opponent’s territory, RESULTS (2-2) / SCHEDULE including one return for a touchdown. Sept. 04 S. Dakota W 38-7 Sept. 11 N.C. State L 21-28

— UCF has now scored first in seven out of eight games Sept. 18 @ Buffalo W 24-10 played this season, including an active 5 game streak. Sept. 25 @ Kansas St. L 13-17 Oct. 06 UAB W 42-7

— Ronnie Weaver has four career 100-yard rushing Oct. 13 @ Marshall W 35-14 games, and three of them have come over the last four Oct. 23 Rice W 41-14 games. Oct. 30 ECU W 49-35 Nov. 05 @ Houston Nov. 13 Southern Miss Shot of the afternoon: Nov. 20 @ Tulane Nov. 27 @ Memphis

Points for / against 263-132

Brian Watters connects with Jeff Godfrey in the second half. Watters finished the game with two catches for 55 yards against East Carolina.

Conference USA Standings Knights sink Pirates in EAST DIVISION W L C-USA division battle UCF 6 2 CANNONBALL East Carolina 5 3 By Alex Barrett utes to gain 49 yards after a 55 yard football.” UAB 3 5 [email protected] opening kickoff return with A.J. Guy- UCF would keep the pressure on, Southern Miss 3 5 ton catching his third touchdown of and Weaver would continue his Marshall 2 6 Ronnie Weaver rushed for 180 the season from Jeff Godfrey. The rushing rampage on the ensuing Memphis 1 7 Quote of the game: yards and had two of UCF’s five pass was set up by 5 straight carries drive, breaking four tackles on a 10- rushing touchdowns, the UCF de- by Ronnie Weaver to start the game. yard rushing touchdown at the start WEST DIVISION W L Houston 5 3 “I just go out there and have fun, fense played well and forced two “It was a complete team effort,” of the fourth quarter, putting UCF SMU 5 4 that’s all I do. I want to win games.” ECU turnovers, and the Knights de- said Coach George O’Leary after the up by three touchdowns and seal- Tulsa 5 3 feated the C-USA division rival Pi- game. Godfrey was also pleased at ing a huge conference win for the UTEP 5 4 — UCF QB Jeff Godfrey rates with a score of 35-49 Saturday. the team effort given; “We had the Knights. Weaver carried the ball 10 Tulane 3 5 UCF got on the board early again confidence to move the ball, run- times in a row at one point deep in Rice 2 6 against ECU, taking only four min- ning and passing. We just played the fourth period.