Valencia Voice

André González Rodríguez, Contributor
January 24, 2020

A jam-packed weekend of esports will start on Friday with events in the new Call of Duty League (CDL), the 7th installation of the Super Smash Bros. Super Major (Genesis), and the new League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring split. Here’s what each event is and how to watch. The CDL world tour begins on Friday and is hosted by the Minnesota RØKKR, Minnesota’s CDL team. The first...

Valencia students weigh in on key political issues

Alexsa Collins, Contributor
January 23, 2020

With the upcoming 2020 election in November, a number of issues are at the forefront in American politics and on the minds of Valencia College students. Among Floridians between 18 and 24, the 2018 midterms voter turnout jumped to 30% - up from 17.6% in 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As many political issues continue to be prevalent in the media, one question prevails: Are young adults,...

UCF wins 55-54 for 9th straight against USF

Nate Marrero, Sports Editor
January 22, 2020

Two late free throws from Dazon Ingram proved to be the difference for the UCF Knights as they pulled off a home comeback on Saturday for their ninth straight win against USF Bulls, 55-54. “Even before I was here, we were beating USF and even I beat them my freshman year,“ Collin Smith said. “We’re just trying to keep the tradition going.” Down 54-49 with 2:07 left in the game, UCF...