FDOT updates I-4 speed limit signs
September 24, 2008
FDOT INSTALLS VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON INTERSTATE By Caleb Fooks Valencia Voice The Florida Department of Transportation officially initiated ten digital highway signs between the Orange Blossom Trail and Maitland Boulevard portion of Interstate 4 on Sept. 15. The department’s objective is to... Read more »
Getting out the vote on Constitution day
September 24, 2008
VALENCIA ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP TO GET STUDENTS VOTING By Shaneece Dixon Valencia Voice With the upcoming presidential election coming up, Valencia is doing its part to get students motivated to vote in this historic election, especially since the lowest voter turnout has been from young adults aged 18-24... Read more »
West Campus student threatened with firearm
September 22, 2008
INCIDENT IS THE FIRST REPORTED THIS YEAR, OFFICIALS SAY By Trey McConnell/Devin Heflin Valencia Voice A student walking to his car on West Campus Sept. 16 was approached by two males asking him for the time. When he looked up to relay the information a gun was pointed at him while one assailant demanded,... Read more »
UCF women’s soccer runs ‘Wilde’
September 17, 2008
By Neil Tredray Valencia Voice The University of Central Florida women’s soccer team moved to 4-1-1 Friday night with a 2-1 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds (3-4-0), extending their undefeated streak to five games. “We were kind of up and down tonight as far as our rhythm and attack are... Read more »
Surf expo showcases beachwear trends
September 17, 2008
By Olivia Pullinger Valencia Voice Manufacturers and retailers in the beach and fashion industry gathered at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend to exhibit their clothing and (for some) to showcase their designs in a variety of fashion shows, all a part of the bi-annual Surf Expo. The fashion... Read more »
Curious Kid Unravels ‘Curious Incident’
September 17, 2008
SAVANT TEENAGER CONDUCTS MURDER MYSTERY By Trey McConnell Valencia Voice Mark Haddon’s bitterly funny debut novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is a disenchanted murder mystery of all aspects; portrayed by an autistic version of Adrian Monk. Christopher Boone, the autistic... Read more »
SGA spreads the news about campus events
September 17, 2008
WHAT’S GOING ON THIS SEMESTER By Omshante Lee Valencia Voice Students often hear about the many Student Government Association sponsored events such as Unified Diversity Welcome Week and this week’s upcoming Constitution Day, but are left wondering what they are. Some look forward to finding... Read more »
Valencia’s Muslim students observing Islamic holy month
September 17, 2008
A MONTH OF FASTING AND PRAYER By Shaneece Dixon Valencia Voice To many Muslims, Ramadan is known as the holy month. Considered a fundamental aspect of the five pillars, it is a time for spiritual purification consisting of fasting, self-sacrifice, and prayers. Fasting during this month is one of the... Read more »
RNC recap
September 17, 2008
By Walter Edward Valencia Voice Day one of the Republican convention was on Labor Day and was mostly recognition of the help that was needed for the victims of Hurricane Gustav. Cindy McCain and first lady Laura Bush did give short speeches ushering their husbands in proudly, and the crowd... Read more »
Riviera Beach Man’s Fashion Gets Him Arrested
September 17, 2008
A REAL LIFE FASHION CRIME By Olivia Pullinger Valencia Voice It turns out that there is such a thing as the fashion police. A 29 year old man was nabbed by Riviera Beach Police for a real-life fashion crime last Wednesday. Read more »
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