By E. Alicia Chance
Several artist and photographers from Mel's Bad Girls Club came together at the City Art factory in Downtown Orlando for the opening night of their Sesory Overload 2 B.A.S.E. Camp benefit for the Childrens Cancer Foundation.
It featured over 30 female artists who displayed their art. "I think it was really a success, all of the art was top notch, I had alot of people interested in my work." said Liv Pullinger a photographer whos work was also featured.
Much of the profit from the art that is sold will be given to the Childrens Cancer foundation. The art will be displayed until Dec. 17.
Last year the bad girls raised over 3,000 dollars to help the cancer foundation.
"I know alot of people who are in situation, and I think this is a really good cause to be able to help out." said Liv Pullinger.
"I was excited to have my pictures featured because it is a really good opportunuty to get exposure and for people to see your work." said artist Sandy Dribern.
The creator of Mels Bad Girls club is Mel Taylor of 101.1 a rock station located in Orlando. Her and what she calls her bad girls gone good do several charity events every year.
December 9, 2008
November 13, 2008
News conference: Golfer Sarah-Jane Kenyon
By: E. Alicia Chance
ORLANDO, Fla.- Sarah-Jane Kenyon, 24 a pro golfer visited Ken Carpenter's evening News Reporting class.
Kenyon is originally from Australia and travels internationally to compete in golf tournaments. She has traveled the entire country to compete in LPGA tours, "my Honda has 240,000 miles on it, there have been good times in that car." Kenyon stated.
This year alone she stated that she has been here in the U.S. competing since February.
Kenyon told the students she has been playing golf since age 12, and her main influence was her father who also played the game.
When asked what she thought about the difference between her male counterparts pay and female golfers she said, "male players pay is well deserved, it is more widely watched and has a larger audience."
She shared why she loves playing at home, "I love the comfort of my own home and food, I also like my family being able to come watch me play."
Sarah will be getting married this spring to her fiance' Duane on Jan. 10. 2009 in her homeland of Australia. She plans to take off only, "a few days" to have what she calls her, "mini-moon."
Along with getting married she will also be playing in the LPGA tour next year.
The next tournament she will be playing in this year is the New Zealand Open.
Sarah is currently looking for a residence here in the U.S. and says she wants to reside in the Central Florida area.
What's your preference?
By E. Alicia Chance
I asked several students on campus what their preference was pertaining to shopping many said they like to go to the mall instead of doing it online.
In general, the most popular reason was the entire shopping experience as a whole.
"I like to go shopping and try things on. I hate online shopping!" stated Michelle Nanfang.
Students stated going to the mall while being with friends makes the experience more fun and enjoyable.
Being able to try on the clothing was also a popular reason as to why they would rather shopping in the mall instead of doing it on the net.
Instant Gratification was brought to light when asking these questions, people don't want to wait for their items anymore. They want them as soon as possible.
Students told us that they want to be able to take their clothes home with them right away. They did not like having to wait for it to come in the mail.
Elizabeth Dat stated, "I prefer to go shopping because you cant try things on online. Also because you can't get [the item] right that second."
You also run the risk of it not being the correct size or the particular brand may run smaller or larger.
People have different body types, and alot of times clothes look different on your body than they do in advertisements." said Lomenie Etienne
It is a true statement you wouldn't know that unless you were to try it on in the store.
On the contrary, others stated that they do not have enough time to travel to the mall, then to spend time shopping and trying on clothing.
This weeks poll answers varied, but for the most part the majority find the shopping experience to be fun and enjoyable.
People want the instant gratification of receiving their purchases immediately versus the gamble of your clothing not fitting and having to return it.
November 4, 2008
Summer 2008: Beijing Olympic Games
By: E. Alicia Chance
As the summer games began we were introduced to 2008 of China’s best performers in the opening ceremony who were used to display a spectacle of lights and acrobatics for the world to see.
While looking at the many different shapes and animals they were ale to create it made many wonder how they were able to pull of such an outstanding show with man as the foundation of it all.
The games consisted of many up and downs, especially for the usual dominant American track and field stars.
Starting with Tyson Gay, who was favored to do very well in theses games; made it to Semi-finals ran 10.05 in the 100m. Dash only to miss the final by one spot.
On that same day we have Jamaica’s finest Mr. Usain Bolt who ran an incredible time of 9.85.
With that time he was deemed the fastest man on the track this summer. That was until finals came and he broke his own record running a 9.72 beating out the great Michael Johnson’s (USA) Olympic record.
Lets not forget Ms. Lolo Jones (USA) who ran outstanding in all rounds, made it to the final with the best time only to hit the last hurdle and be pushed down to 7th place.
Her teammate Dawn Harper got the gold.
The man of the Olympics has to be Michael Phelps, who brought home a total of (8) gold medals.
He also broke several Olympic records and has been named the only athlete to bring home that (8) gold medals in one single Olympic game.
In all USA brought home the most medals.
As the summer games began we were introduced to 2008 of China’s best performers in the opening ceremony who were used to display a spectacle of lights and acrobatics for the world to see.
While looking at the many different shapes and animals they were ale to create it made many wonder how they were able to pull of such an outstanding show with man as the foundation of it all.
The games consisted of many up and downs, especially for the usual dominant American track and field stars.
Starting with Tyson Gay, who was favored to do very well in theses games; made it to Semi-finals ran 10.05 in the 100m. Dash only to miss the final by one spot.
On that same day we have Jamaica’s finest Mr. Usain Bolt who ran an incredible time of 9.85.
With that time he was deemed the fastest man on the track this summer. That was until finals came and he broke his own record running a 9.72 beating out the great Michael Johnson’s (USA) Olympic record.
Lets not forget Ms. Lolo Jones (USA) who ran outstanding in all rounds, made it to the final with the best time only to hit the last hurdle and be pushed down to 7th place.
Her teammate Dawn Harper got the gold.
The man of the Olympics has to be Michael Phelps, who brought home a total of (8) gold medals.
He also broke several Olympic records and has been named the only athlete to bring home that (8) gold medals in one single Olympic game.
In all USA brought home the most medals.
October 21, 2008
Freelance writer visits and gives advice
By E. Alicia Chance
Dan Shepherd visited Valencia's west campus on Thursday.
He came with much to be said, and lots of advice for the upcoming writers in Ken Carpenter's news reporting class.
Shepherd has his own freelance business (Soundbite Productions) he opened in Orlando, Fl in 1994.
As a freelance writer he has worked for several clients NBC News in all aspects nightly news, Today Show, ABC, PAX TV.
Shepherd has also worked as a photographer throughout his career and in his many jobs.
He stressed to the students, "build relationships."
Says he's always looking for stories and pitching stories. "As a freelance writer you have to keep trying but you cant pitch too much to piss the client off, its a delicate balancing act."
He has been apart of several recent disasters in americas history from 9-11 to Katrina hitting the gulf coast.
He was apart of the media that covered terrorist attacks on the world trade center working for NBC.
He also told the student "not to be afraid to get turned down, for every 20 stories I pitch i get about one to three get chosen."
September 23, 2008
"Celebration Under the Stars"
By E. Alicia Chance
ORLANDO, Fla.-
Several authors who are featured in the Pheonix, Valencia's literary magazine, performed their works outdoor Thursday night.
Many audience members were deeply engaged in the art and poetry that was being displayed.
The coffee, cheesecake, and several different genres of cookies complimented the evening's bliss.
Some may wonder how the name came about?
The Pheonix is described as a mythical creature that lives for hundreds of years, it burns itself and then is reborn, thus the explanation of the publication and its being reborn every year.
Most that attended had a copy of the publication, and as the readers approached the podium and gave the names of the works many were flipping pages to find it throughout the book.
"Ode to the Streptococcus" by Mercedes Gosnell was among the favorites.
Tawanda Todd, a freshman, stated "she could relate to the poem because she sometimes felt the same way, and she feels the need to be checked by a doctor frequently."
One of Michelle Cavonaugh's favorites, titled "Rock Face" was enthused when sayin "it had a good hook and was also well written."
When asked of the influence to write "Ode to Streptococcus" Sophomore Mercedes Gosnell answered, "it was my constant over-worrying. It came to me while I was in school." She had to run by several friends and family members to get the final copy as it is now.
Mercedes has also published an article in education and one at her high school, Dr. Phillips located here in Orlando.
ORLANDO, Fla.-
Several authors who are featured in the Pheonix, Valencia's literary magazine, performed their works outdoor Thursday night.
Many audience members were deeply engaged in the art and poetry that was being displayed.
The coffee, cheesecake, and several different genres of cookies complimented the evening's bliss.
Some may wonder how the name came about?
The Pheonix is described as a mythical creature that lives for hundreds of years, it burns itself and then is reborn, thus the explanation of the publication and its being reborn every year.
Most that attended had a copy of the publication, and as the readers approached the podium and gave the names of the works many were flipping pages to find it throughout the book.
"Ode to the Streptococcus" by Mercedes Gosnell was among the favorites.
Tawanda Todd, a freshman, stated "she could relate to the poem because she sometimes felt the same way, and she feels the need to be checked by a doctor frequently."
One of Michelle Cavonaugh's favorites, titled "Rock Face" was enthused when sayin "it had a good hook and was also well written."
When asked of the influence to write "Ode to Streptococcus" Sophomore Mercedes Gosnell answered, "it was my constant over-worrying. It came to me while I was in school." She had to run by several friends and family members to get the final copy as it is now.
Mercedes has also published an article in education and one at her high school, Dr. Phillips located here in Orlando.
September 15, 2008
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