Official Student Media of Valencia College

Valencia Voice
Official Student Media of Valencia College

Valencia Voice
Official Student Media of Valencia College

Valencia Voice

Sam Schaffer, Author

All content by Sam Schaffer
High school students lead a crowd of 25,000 through downtown Orlando to advocate gun regulations.

March for Our Lives: Thousands Demonstrate at Lake Eola

Sam Schaffer and Samuel Schaffer
March 25, 2018
Valencia Security Releases New App

Valencia Security Releases New App

Sam Schaffer, Managing Editor
February 27, 2018
Conversation on Justice Week Kicks Off with Open Mic Event

Conversation on Justice Week Kicks Off with Open Mic Event

Lina Iafanti, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2018
Nicole Valentino spreading the word about Conversation on Justice.

What is Conversation on Justice Week?

Sam Schaffer, Managing Editor
January 27, 2018
The line to purchase items from the campus bookstore stretches through Building 5 and up the stairs at East Campus

Valencia Poll: Where do you get your textbooks?

Lina Iafanti, Contributing Writer
January 13, 2018
Sketch of the suspect, released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies Search for Man Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault at Valencia East Campus

Sam Schaffer, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2018
Joshua Johnson poses with friends after graduation

Given a Second Chance: Inmates Graduate from Special Valencia Program

Sam Schaffer and Samuel Schaffer
November 19, 2017
Shirsat sits with three of her four service learning students at their weekly mentor meeting. From left to right: Michael Shawn Cabrera, Mia Cabotaje, Ryan Singh, Resham Shirsat.

Valencia Students Learn About Sustainability in the Workplace

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2017
Protesters march at #UF.

Restrictions on Protesters Pose Problems

Sam Schaffer and Rebecca Newman
October 21, 2017
Students and community members in Gainesville protest hate speech.

White Nationalist, Richard Spencer, to Speak at UF Today

Sam Schaffer and Rebecca Newman
October 19, 2017
Courtesy of Universal Orlando

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

Sam Schaffer
October 3, 2017

Mexico Earthquake Update

Sam Schaffer
September 23, 2017
“I think it's an uneducated decision and I think it's unfair. It has certain discriminatory elements. I think there's more questions to be asked and you would have to consider why the president is making these decisions to say that people who are transgender are a burden to society.” -Manny Restrepo, 19 years old

[Photo] President Trump Military Transgender Ban

Brittany Bhulai, Sam Schaffer, Laura Guzman, Lawrence Perry, Ashley Garcia
July 26, 2017
Anti-Flag plays at the Warped Tour in Orlando.

Anti-Flag Drummer, Pat Thetic, Discusses Band’s Political Roots

Sam Schaffer and Samuel Schaffer
July 21, 2017
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[Photo] Valencia College Starts LGBT+ Scholarship

Isaiah Peters, Contributing Writer
June 12, 2017
Valencia Opera Workshop Choral group sets an emotional tone for the East Campus Pulse Remembrance ceremony by opening things with "Heroes All Around."

East Campus Library Dedicates Space for LGBT Resources on Pulse Remembrance Day

Sam Schaffer and Rebecca Newman
June 12, 2017
Samantha Martin waits for hetero speed dating in her Loki outfit.

Heroes and Villains Commandeer MegaCon Orlando

Sam Schaffer and Samuel Schaffer
May 27, 2017
Adrian Killins, Jr. points to the crowd after scoring a touchdown.

UCF Spring Football Game Ends with an Upset

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
April 23, 2017
Courtesy of whitehouse.gov. Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Mr. Donald J. Trump.

Can President Donald Trump Be Trusted? Valencia Students Have Mixed Reviews

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2017
Widalys Rodriguez performs her original piece, “Rainforest,” at Valencia College’s Sleep Out for Homeless Youth.

Students Experience Homelessness at Valencia East Sleep Out Event

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2017
Betsy Devos and Sandy Shugart had a cheerful exchange before the Advanced Manufacturing round table discussion began.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Visits Valencia

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2017
Various unannounced “secret” shows were played at the Incendia stage throughout the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017.

Thousands Flock to Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival 2017

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
March 7, 2017
Mardi Gras Celebration Hits East Campus Tuesday

Mardi Gras Celebration Hits East Campus Tuesday

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2017
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