May 21, 2002
Din Thomas: Orlando's Ultimate Fighting Champion
Central Florida is home to the greatest golfers in the world and some of the NBA's best players, but few people are aware that an Orlando resident, who struggles for recognition locally, is considered by many as the greatest fighter in the world.
 

August 16, 2001
Red Sox manager Jimy Williams was unjustly fired by Dan Duquette
As a life-long Red Sox fan, I can think of no manager in my 30 years who is more deserving of our applause and admiration. Years from now, when Dan Duquette is a distant memory, and we still have not won a world championship, I will remember Jimy's "manager's decisions" with fondness.

March 27, 2001
If Nomar Garciaparra undergoes surgery for his wrist, the Red Sox will keep on winning.
I'm not saying the Sox are better without him, but I am saying they'll be within six games, if not leading the division, when he returns. Then, the momentum will swing in their favor and they will overtake the Yankees and win the Eastern Division.
 

October 1, 2000
Cardio Club Fitness Center
Orlando was the perfect fit for the groundbreaking facility, but this attraction is not for tourists. It was created for local residents who want a high-tech, cutting-edge, and post-modern workout. [paid advertisement]
 

November 2, 1995
Mr. Bungle "Disco Volante" CD Review
Mr. Bungle manages to contort Stravinsky, Zappa, Godflesh and more into a measureless piece of work intended solely for the non-discriminatory listener.
 

September 1, 1995
Bughead: Eclectic-Rock-Reggae-Ska-Jazz-Funk-Metal-Pop
Bughead has earned a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands on the local scene. They are so tight, and in such a groove, that you would swear they are going through the motions; that someone, somewhere, is playing their CD through the speakers.
 

April 5, 1994
Economics Professor Steps Up To Plate For Law Firm As Sports Agent
Jack Chambless decided to see if his prior suspicions about racial disparities in salary determinations were accurate. His research uncovered a systematic pattern of discrimination against black and Hispanic players. [Best Sports Story: Third Place -- Valencia Community College]
 

February 8, 1994
Valencia May Not Have A Football Team But Syracuse Recruits East Campus Kicker Anyway
Olindo Mare is the most recognized football player in Valencia history, which is no surprise considering he is the only one the school has ever had.
 

January 25, 1994
Matadors Bully Santa Fe 96-87: Paulo Motta Performs Like A Modern-Day Charles Atlas
Paulo Motta was an unstoppable force from the perimeter, hitting three-pointers at will, and an immovable object in the paint, muscling his way through Santa Fe defenders like a bulky bully on the beach.
 

November 23, 1993
Female Athletics Are Worthy Of Equal Media Coverage
Any sports fan who has no desire to watch female athletics is a practicing sexist as far as I'm concerned. A shot at the buzzer, a ninth inning homerun, an amazing comeback are all things that can and do happen in women's athletics.

November 23, 1993
Matadors Win Home Opener Against Miami-Dade North
Johnny Owens had a season-high 30 points and added seven rebounds to lead Valencia's mens basketball team to an 89-85 home opening victory over Miami-Dade North.
 

August 1, 1993
Undiscovered Talents Help Raise Funds At Battle Of The Bands
Rock N' Roll act Steel Trap won Valencia's first ever Battle of the Bands Competition.
 

August 1, 1993
Scott Fletcher: Ex-Valencia Star Is Red Sox' M.V.P.
Scott Fletcher was named Junior College Player Of The Year and All-Florida Division II shortstop at Valencia in 1978 for the Division II runner-up Matadors. He still holds Valencia records for highest batting average in a season and a career, most hits in a season, and most triples in a season and career.
 

April 6, 1993
Tim Crews: Cleveland Relief Pitcher Was 1980 Matador Star
Tragedy struck the Valencia family on March 22 when Tim Crews, an All-Division baseball player for the Matadors in 1980, was killed in a boating accident, which also took the life of Cleveland Indians teammate Steve Olin and injured another teammate, Bobby Ojeda. [Second Place: Sports Reporting -- Florida Community College Press Association; First Place: Sports Feature -- Valencia Community College; Second Place: News Story -- Valencia Community College; Third Place: In-Depth Reporting --Valencia Community College]

Use Advanced Search