Opinion – Page 7 – Valencia Voice

We’re all adults here

March 23, 2011

By Victor Ocasio vocasio@valenciavoice.com It comes as no surprise to anyone in the modern world, thanks to the billions of dollars spent yearly on anti-smoking campaigns of course, that smoking is an unhealthy lifestyle choice...

Our Voice: Propostion sure to go up in smoke

March 23, 2011

There have been talks since September of last year about a policy that bans smoking on campus. Yes people, Valencia is considering taking a stance against smoking by expanding its current policy that can range from prohibition...

Switching to electric is a step in the right direction

March 15, 2011

Will the world of medicine change forever?

March 15, 2011

By Camilo Echeverri Bernal cecheverribernal@valenciavoice.com In an age when we rely upon machines for nearly everything, from military missions, to assisting NASA, and medicine, we now understand that it is possible for non...

In the wake of disaster

March 15, 2011

Our Voice: Hypocrisy, thy name is Peter King

March 15, 2011

The world has changed dramatically since September 11 and the wounds dealt to our great nation are still felt both in the heartland and in nations abroad. The criminal acts committed on that day still fuel, understandably of course,...

A “King” is crowned

March 2, 2011

Sebastian Arbelaez sarbelaez@valenciavoice.com When it comes to commemorating the dedication and brilliance found in film-making, the Oscars are still recognized as the pinnacle of award shows. What once started as a private d...

On the fast track to nowhere

March 2, 2011

By Emmanuel Colon ecolon@valenciavoice.com With Governor Rick Scott rejecting the $2.4 billion federal incentive for a high-speed rail that would run from Orlando to Tampa Bay, many people have voiced their opinion in protest. ...

Bringing back the pride

March 2, 2011

By Victor Ocasio vocasio@valenciavoice.com With a student population of well over 50,000 students, four campuses state-wide and a multitude of educational programs, Valencia Community College is finally ready to make the move from...

Our Voice: Technology and youth pave the way

March 2, 2011

What’s on your mind? What’s happening? Where are you checking in? These are just a few of the many questions that social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare are constantly asking today’s youth. Thanks t...

Our Voice:Progress doesn’t apply to being nice

February 23, 2011

It’s hard to think that in this day in age, the 21st century, there are still issues that have plagued humanity since even before organized civilizations. Many of the most successful kingdoms and empires saw their demise due...

Jeopardy proves too elementary for Watson

February 22, 2011

By Shannon Metherell smetherell@valenciavoice.com As technology advances, computers often control much of our lives. Starting with the simple monitor and bulky tower to store memory, to an advanced machine invented by IBM Res...