Beauty define in a Woman

By: Jaelynn Packer

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Christine Carreras,34, held a make-over event for women within their beauty called, “Skincare and Mineral Makeover” on Wednesday evening, at Holiday Inn Main Gate East.

Carreras is an Independent Sales Director, who been in business within Mary Kay for five years. She was a former Beauty Consultant, by reaching out to women and promoting the products of Mary Kay and how they made an impact on women lives today.

“Growing up in my teenager years, I had bad skin with acne and was embarrassed to be seen around in public,” said Carreras. “But I faced that challenge in my life by using skin-cared products from Mary Kay which had improved my skin and confidence within me.”

She introduced new products from their line and skin care products that benefits different women with skin problems or who wants to improve their look everyday. These products consist of a basic skin care product called “Time Wise 3-in-1 cleanser,” which leaves your skin feeling clean, fresh and radiant.

“My skin never felt this soft or look so refreshed,” said Denise Powell. “I’ve been using different products to help me within my skin, but none of them made my skin feel like this before.”

Carreras was eager and happy that she makes a difference in women’s lives everyday with Mary Kay skin care products. She host a skin care event every month with new items, which comes out every season, make-up tips, fragrances, and even products for the men. Mary Kay is a well known beauty product from all over the world. These products are made for women in different backgrounds, heritage, and skin.

“I’ve been using Mary Kay for the passed 3 years now and enjoy everything they have offer to me as a customer,” said Dinah Hernandez. “The products I use from Mary Kay are face powder, lip gloss, black eyeliner, red blush, and different colors of eye shadow for my eyes.”

Cheryl Miller, a Beauty Consultant from Macy’s (in the Florida Mall) said, “Make-up helps bring out the inner beauty within a woman.” “You’ll be surprise on how I’ve made an impact on a woman’s life with a few suggestions or ideas on using these products for their skin.”

“They see a big difference in their skin as well as their confidence inside of them, said Carreras”.

A new President of Student Government Association

By: Jaelynn Packer

Orlando, Fla. - Robert Stio, 35, have been opponent as the president of Student Government Association at Valencia Community College West Campus. He will be in office, serving his term from March 2009 through March 2010. He comes into this organization with a background in film and television industry, which he intends to use his professional experience to bring The Student Government Association to a new level.

With his background experience of entertainment, he is initiating the future of mass media to raise the awareness of Student Government Association to the students through the use of Internet, Face book, Twitter, The Valencia Voice, and Student Government Association website; which is coming out soon. The association will post weekly updates with information base on current events, up-coming events, and discussion base from the SGA meetings.

The meetings will be held every Wednesday of the month beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The locations of the meetings are Building 6: Room 202 or HS Building: Room 211. The first meeting will be held in September. In these meetings, he is allowing student to come, so they can express their concerns, ideas, and gestures directly to the SGA.

One of Robert main concern on this campus is student body. “To get students involved with SGA is by word of mouth,” said Stio. He came up with few initiatives for working with students; programs as student awareness, shadow, support group, and many learning functions. “I want to raise the awareness in student body,” said he. “This is letting students know they are very important.”

The shadow program consists of students from bridges to come out and learn about the student government and might have interested in running for office in the next term. He even included a support group for the students, interaction with peer educators, and teaching professional atmosphere.

With all the current events in store, the SGA have a current budget of $38,000. With that in mind, this budget covers some events as a Welcome Back BBQ, Debate Event, Talent Tuesday, Movie Night, and etc. There will be more events and ideas coming soon.

There will be a swearing in ceremony event for Robert Stio on June 30, 2009, informing his recognition as the new president of Student Government Association with a positive attitude. He is excited, dedicated, and a diligent person, with a passion for students and the student body here at Valencia Community College. Robert is ready to face challenges, but is eager to make a difference in a student’s life as well his or her education.

A Sophisticated Bride

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Gaylord Palms Resort held their 1st Annual Bridal Convention on May 31st, 2009, for “Soon to be Brides”. Brides from all over Central Florida eagerly attended this event in hopes of improving their wedding day and the chaos behind it.

Jayde from XL 106.7 was the host of the show. She presented information based on the vendors, performers, and the fashion show. “It’s like you can plan your wedding in one day,” Jayde said.

With all the wedding vendors’ insight, Jayde favorite was the photo booth called “Shutter Booth”. Shutter Booth is an elegant photo booth design for fun memories, custom logo and text. “That was a unique wedding idea they came up with,” said Jayde.

Karry Castillo, an event planner that was present, explains the importance of brides having an “Event Coordinator” for their wedding regardless of the wedding size. “Start as early as possible planning your wedding day with the best professional in this field,” said Castillo.

Brittney Wells, a soon to be bride in August 2009, said, “I was stress out in the beginning of planning my wedding, but now, this event helped me to become more organized, calmed, and less-stressed with my wedding ideas,” said Wells.

Not only women came for wedding ideas, but for entertainment, grand prize drawing, and a fashion show. “I had a great time at this convention; especially, with performers called “Sophisticated Gents Entertainment,” said Sarah Jones. The Grand Prize Drawing is a 4 day 3 night trip for 2 at the Bimini Bay Resort.

The Fashion Showcase presented bridal gowns and bridesmaid’s dresses from “Solutions Bridal Designer House”. “My favorite bridal gowns was number 37, 14, and the blue bridesmaid dress," said Audie White.

“This show been in progress for a year and a half,” said Fredrick Smith. (Coordinator & performer) “I’ve came from the hood with not much of any thing, but I had supporting parents who provided for me in my upcoming,” said he.

"I’m truly blessed to see these beautiful brides and the joy they feel coming out to this event,” said Smith. This is what makes a “Sophisticated Bridal Show” better each time.

Upcoming Local Artist

Isis Miller is a local artist residing in Orlando, Florida with potential in the music industry. Her lyrics are soulful, rejuvenating, and has a touch of sass.

Isis attends the University of Central Florida majoring in Liberal Studies but refuses to give up her passion for Creative Writing so minors in that subject.

“Inspiration comes from many things including Africa, Science, the Caribbean culture, and having a dream.” (Isis Miller)

Miller is inspired by her Rastafarian beliefs. She also is moved by other cultures such as the Buddhism religion.

Kristal Jones a lover of poetry stated “Isis reminds me of the R&B singer Jill Scott. Being a lover of Def Jam Poetry it is always good to see a performer live because you get to feel the emotions of the artist rather than just read it or watching it on TV.

From watching Isis the audience could tell that she is a very peaceful person. Her feminist beliefs are also a strong part of her expressing who she is as she grows into womanhood.

“I love her voice and you should come out to see her every time she has a chance to perform”, stated Nick. (Employee at Natura Coffee and Tea)

Learning Experience

My learning experience using the "Wall Street Journal Newspaper" with quizzes was a learning expereince. I was learning what was going on in the media today prior to a textbook which will get upgrade for the fall semster with another edition. With all of the things going on in socitey today, everything is changing. In the media, you have to upgrade and revised your information everyday because something new is happening every second, mintue, and hour. I've learn more in Mass Communication with us reading the newspaper, taking a quizz on what we have read, and discuss it as a class with our opinions and as well as Mr. Carpenter opinions. Even with mr. Carpenter knowledge about Mass Commuincations, he taught me some new things with his class discussions.Reading the newspaper enhance my knowledge of what's going on in this economy today, expand my knowledge, and become a better reader.

No, I'm not going to continue my subscription to Wall Street Journal. I am going to read the Orlando Sentinel, which my family receives every sunday prior to reading everyday the newspaper. Plus, I can watch the news on t.v. as well.

To me, the class is fine to me. Just moved into a new building, so next semster, the students will definently have a great time in his class. He is a good professor and knows what he is talking about. Even ask for students ideas and how things effect us in life.

Yes, I'm going to pursue a career in Mass Communications. I want to become a Broadcast Journalist. I'm not for sure what field, but it doesn't matter to me. I'm a confident person with an open-mind about learning things as well as a diligent worker.

Thanks Mr. Ken Carpenter,
See you this summer for News Reporting Class

Which social-networking services do you use?

The social networking services I used is called "Myspace". I used Myspace as much as 2 times a week. It can varies if I'm bored and have nothing to do at home, I get on and browse through people profiles and request them as a friend.The value I put on this website depends; I stay on the website as long as I want, unless I have ither things I need to be doing on the internet. The value I spent is doing my profile over, decorate it or make changes to the profile if I want to. I browse through people profiles, and try to meet new people, or see who knows the same people that I know. Myspace it not important to me; it's just a website where I can communicate with people online or meet somebody new everyday or when I'm on my page. I'm not forsure if I will pay to keep this account. But if I have to, I will pay no more then 5 dollars a month to keep this Myspace Account.

Entertainment

If I can watch a movie over and over stranded on a island, it will be "Love and Basketball". I fell in love with this movie when it came out in 2000. This movie relates to me in a personal way with a person I'm talking to now. How in the movie, the young boy and girl grew up together in the neighborhood as friends playing basketball. In high school, came together as one in high school. Ounicy was a known basketball player who is following his father steps trying to play pro basketball. Monica, on the other hand, is a tom-boy in her family, who is in love with basktball ball in exceed to the WNBA. They went off to University of Southern California with a basketball scholarship. Things didnt work out and went their own seperate ways. Qunicy went to the NBA playing for the Lakers, while Monica, went over seas to play ball. As time went by, Qunicy got injured in his knee, and Monica decided to leave basketball for while and came home to work a 9-5 job. When Monica found out Qunicy was getting married, she realized that she still had love for him reagrdless of anything. She wanted to play a one on one basketball game, and if she wins that willl inform him making the biggest mistake of his life to get married. If Qunicy wins the game, she will go to the wedding and by him a wedding gift. Monica lost the game, and was hurt because she lost the love of her life enternally she thought, until quincy came to her and ask to play another game with him. That's when she realize he love her the same way she does. They lived happily ever after with a beautiful daughter and Monica went to the WNBA for Los Angeles Sparks. I known Sam for eight years now and contining, and we grown up together knowing eacth other from middle school to now. We became close friends while he was doing his thing and me liking him. After we graduate from high school, three days later, i received a call from him stating, " How he wants to take our relationship to the next level". Me, being happy, things didnt work out. He was messing around with another girl and I was doing me. He came to reality and realize what type of person I am and how he had a good gurl, and now he is coming back to be part of my life. We are working out our problems and trying to be united as in one.

I would prefer to seeing a film at a theater; Because of the sound effects the theater provides you with, you can sit back and relax, watch the movie on a wide screen, and you can sit anywhere you want in the theater. Disadvantage: number of people there, interupptions of people getting up, people talking during the movie, kids crying during the moive, advertisement before the movie.

No, I did not watch the Academy Awards on Sunday. I was at working making money then watching the show. I have never sat down and completely watch the entire award ceramony, but will love to someday. Plus, the show is very long at times.