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Plates On Deck Owner, Chef Ken James Brings Eclectic Soul To Food Network Show
July 13, 2024
Jeremy Gottschalk, Editor-in-Chief
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Student And Amateur Boxer Omari ‘The Banger’ Jones Heads To Paris Olympics 2024
July 9, 2024
Jeremy Gottschalk, Editor-in-Chief
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Tristan Da Silva Picked For Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA Draft
July 1, 2024
Lucas Jandrey, Writer
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Local Market Helps Bring Women-Owned Enterprises To Community
June 30, 2024
Lauren Evans, Reporter
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Unique ‘Animal Farm’ Exhibition On Display This Summer At East Campus Library
June 25, 2024
Carolina Fuentes, Reporter

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Plates On Deck Owner, Chef Ken James Brings Eclectic Soul To Food Network Show

Jeremy Gottschalk, Editor-in-Chief • July 13, 2024

With an eye for the prize, Lakeland-based business owner Chef Ken James is no stranger to the spotlight. The Valencia College Culinary Arts and Hospitality student is currently competing on Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race: Games on the Gulf" with his catering company-turned-food-truck Team Plates On Deck.

Pictured: YeliCo and Armor of God owner Aiyelis Otero sells pop-culture bookmarks and stickers. Otero vendored at the June 2 “Camp Hot Girl”.

Local Market Helps Bring Women-Owned Enterprises To Community

Lauren Evans, Reporter • June 30, 2024

Small businesses turned up the heat on June 2 for local Orlando women at “Camp Hot Girl”, a traditional summer camp-themed vendors market aimed at bringing the female community together.

At the center of the Animal Farm exhibition is a captivating representation of a pig, the main character from the book, surrounded by masks and costumes that represent the students’ artistic expression.

Unique 'Animal Farm' Exhibition On Display This Summer At East Campus Library

Carolina Fuentes, Reporter • June 25, 2024

A unique mask and costume exhibition inspired by George Orwell's "Animal Farm," will be on display at the East Campus Library this summer. The collaborative ""Breaking Down Animal Farm" exhibit highlights five TPA 1232C costume design students, Professor Constance Lee, and library staff member Rae Mair.

The federal holiday of Juneteenth, held each year on June 19, recognizes the emancipation of slaves as well as highlights the importance of Black history in the US.

Juneteenth Events Offer Education, Cultural Appreciation, and Community Building

Beatriz Trujillo, Copy Editor • June 18, 2024

Also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and Freedom Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrates the end of slavery. Students can explore and enjoy culture, education and history during Student Development events on Wednesday.

Pictured: Valencia College student and professional boxer Omari Jones at the School of Hard Knocks gym training for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Student And Amateur Boxer Omari 'The Banger' Jones Heads To Paris Olympics 2024

Jeremy Gottschalk, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024

This summer, Valencia College student and boxer Omari Jones is landing all of his punches with academic excellence and a spot on Team USA at this year’s Paris 2024 Olympics. At just 21 years old, Orlando native Omari “The Banger” Jones qualified on March 11 in Italy against fellow Olympian, India’s Nishant Dev.

Tristan Da Silva Picked For Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA Draft

Lucas Jandrey, Writer • July 1, 2024

Tristan Da Silva is one of the newest players drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 18th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Movie Review: 'Challengers' Tells Relationships Through Tennis

Sarah Duque, Writer • May 13, 2024

The newest box office hit from Italian film director Luca Guadagnino has generated a swarm of buzz within the sphere of fans and critics.

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Movie Review: The Only Monster In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Is The Movie Itself

Felix E. Rodriguez III, Reporter • April 2, 2024

Adam Wingard delivers a generic Hollywood film with a mediocre script and plot. This film is unimaginative with simple dialogue, and instead of paying attention to the screenplay, it overly relies on the kaiju vs kaiju, or giant monster, action.

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Plates On Deck Owner, Chef Ken James Brings Eclectic Soul To Food Network Show
Jeremy Gottschalk, Editor-in-Chief | July 13, 2024
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Student And Amateur Boxer Omari ‘The Banger’ Jones Heads To Paris Olympics 2024
Jeremy Gottschalk, Editor-in-Chief | July 9, 2024
Orlando Magic
Tristan Da Silva Picked For Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA Draft
Lucas Jandrey, Writer | July 1, 2024
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Local Market Helps Bring Women-Owned Enterprises To Community
Lauren Evans, Reporter | June 30, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Unique ‘Animal Farm’ Exhibition On Display This Summer At East Campus Library
Carolina Fuentes, Reporter | June 25, 2024