Valencia Voice

Student Development Holds Gratitude Graffiti Month

Taylor Graham, Reporter
December 5, 2020

In the course of November, Valencia students, faculty, and staff participated in Gratitude Graffiti month. It was held by Student Development in support of Gratitude Graffiti, a nationwide project that aims to illustrate gratitude through various art forms. The month consisted of GratiTuesdays, kicking off on Nov. 3. Each Tuesday featured a new gratitude related activity. Nov. 10 was Verteran’s...

Choreographer Showcase Impacted by COVID-19

Frances Mendieta-Castro, Reporter
November 30, 2020

Valencia College’s Dance Department hosted a virtual Choreographer's Showcase on November 13th and 14th. Because of the pandemic, Valencia had to make some adjustments this year to their showcase. The choreographers and dancers had to adjust the number of dancers in order to meet CDC guidelines. Anna Langford, one of the choreographers, gave us a first-hand look at the dancer’s perspective....

Valencia Students Plan Thanksgiving During Pandemic

Vibu Parambhai, Reporter
November 25, 2020

Thanksgiving is a time for many Americans to meet with family and friends, rejoicing in fun times and shared memories. The usual run of Thanksgiving may be taking a slight turn this year due to COVID-19. With cases only rising, it is going to be difficult to meet with family and friends as some people usually would. That is the case for 19-year-old student, Gretel Mir, who is a sophomore. During...