I hate online courses

By Neda Hamdan / nhamdan@valenciavoice.com
April 23, 2012
Filed under Opinion

The computer seems fine for Facebook or Twitter, but an exam? Online courses lack visual learning as well as one-on-one contact with professors and engaged learning.If there’s one thing most college students suffer from, it’s procrastination. Online courses encourage procrastination because those... Read more »

Jeff Hates: goodbye everyone!

By Jeff Shedden / jshedden@valenciavoice.com
April 23, 2012
Filed under Opinion

This is the very final installment of “Jeff Hates,” and the last chance to force my opinions on my audience. There was no Pulitzer prize awarded this year for editorial writing, and the first thing that ran through my mind was, “They obviously didn’t read ‘Jeff Hates’ this year.” Something... Read more »

App of the Week: Circle Me

By Neda Hamdan / nhamdan@valenciavoice.com
April 23, 2012
Filed under Lifestyle

With the success of Facebook and Twitter, it seems as though other social networking sites are trying to climb their way to the top. “Circle Me” is an aspiring social network that revolves around connecting with others based on shared interests. To start off, you create a login or can sign up... Read more »

Martin family shows restraint during Zimmerman bail hearing

By Jeff Shedden / jshedden@valenciavoice.com
April 20, 2012
Filed under News

Cool heads prevailed at today’s Arthur Hearing for George Zimmerman to determine if he would be granted bond. Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder, which, in Florida, is normally not a bondable charge. In attendance today were various members of Trayvon Martin’s family, all seated in... Read more »

‘High emotions’ on both sides after hearing in murder case

By Brittany Rose / brose@valenciavoice.com
April 20, 2012
Filed under News

Emotions ran high outside the George Zimmerman bond hearing at the Seminole County Courthouse in Sanford, Fla., after he was granted a bond of $150,000. “We’re happy that at least there was a bond,” said Mark O’Mara, Zimmerman’s defense attorney. “We have several options. I don’t know... Read more »

No. 10 UCF Knights beat FAU Owls 12-3 in mid week game

Mary Stevens / mstevens@valenciavoice.com
April 18, 2012
Filed under Sports, UCF Athletics

UCF exploded for an early lead thanks to a Ronnie Richardson homerun on the first pitch. The early lead helped the Knights dominate the FAU Owls for the rest of the night. Nearly 1,500 fans watched the Knights retain the Owls to three runs against their 12 runs Tuesday at Jay Bergman Field. Senior Travis... Read more »

Spring Fiesta in the Park brings opportunities for many artists

Neda Hamdan / NHamdan@valenciavoice.com
April 17, 2012
Filed under Lifestyle

Frank C. Riley suffered from a stroke, paralyzing half of his body a little over two years ago. Through two years of hard physical therapy, Riley used the hobby of creating soaps as a way to exercise his creative side, the part of his brain that was affected. “That was the day I quit smoking,”... Read more »

Valencia West Campus hosts job fair for upcoming graduates

By Brittany Rose / brose@valenciavoice.com
April 16, 2012
Filed under News

A job fair was hosted at Valencia College on Wednesday in hopes of creating a network between graduating students and the various businesses that took part in the event. “What’s unique about the event this year is that we have three departments -- Internship and Workforce Services, the Alumni... Read more »

Valencia College hosts ‘Stand Your Ground’ law debate

By Joy Inzitari / jinzitari@valenciavoice.com
April 16, 2012
Filed under News

Rollins College Debate Team who ranked 2nd at the 2012 National Tournament won 70 to 53 over Cambridge Union Debating Society of the United Kingdom last Tuesday at Valencia College West Campus. Over 200 students, faculty, staff and community members attended the debate which held the Resolution: This... Read more »

Heroes host scavenger hunt

By Jazmin Rodriguez / jrodriguez@valenciavoice.com
April 16, 2012
Filed under News

In an attempt to spread the word about their organization and help new Valencia students find their way around the West Campus, HEROES, a Valencia sponsored club, conducted their second annual scavenger hunt on April 10. Students there had to figure out eight puzzles at eight different locations throughout... Read more »