The Campus Voice

College-wide talent show brings out star power in student performers

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Fingers shaped in a "D" for Duval County, waved in the air by screaming audience members all shouting the lyrics to 1st place winner and performer Andrew Tyler's "I love my city". This is how the night ended for FSCJ's Downtown Campus' 101-n-State Variety Talent Show.

Graduation rates rising, students excel in their bachelor's programs

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Some of the hard working students from Florida State College at Jacksonville are going to be graduating at the end of this semester.

The graduation commencement and ceremony will be held at 300 A Philip Randolph Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32202, which is the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on May 8 in the downtown area.

Students lobby to help student body at the capitol

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On April 7 and 8, the members of Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association gathered at the state capitol building in Tallahassee for the annual Rally in Tally.

Rally in Tally is a student-run event and its purpose is to lobby and discuss the legislative issues involving the student body.

Relay for Life: Walk for a cause

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Tons of people, bright lights, a football field, bull horns. Sound like Friday night football? How about tents, sleeping bags, bouncy houses and music? Still think a football game? Nope! It was Relay for Life.

First Coast High School was the home to hundreds of Relay for Life volunteers last Friday, Apri1 23.

Crystal Aer: Two man band sets out to make a name for themselves

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Campus Voice recently stumbled across a new up and coming band, Crystal Aer. Although they have yet to perform at any local hot spots they do show promise of a bright future with many hits to come. The band consists of only two performers, FSCJ's student Chris Caddell (vocals and pianist) and Dylan Bailey (guitar).

Online classes or face-to-face content

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Many students dread taking online courses solely because of the lack of face-to-face contact with teachers. However, there are others who choose to abandon the traditional in-class experience and replace it with this unorthodox way of learning.

Which is more effective? Is sitting in front of a computer screen at one's own time and working without any aid from a human body going to produce better grades? Or should a person choose to attend a class at a set time, date, and in a specific room at the disposal of a teacher?

Students who take online or hybrid classes tend to perform better academically in comparison to those students who take the same course but with face-to-face instruction, said the Department of Education in their latest evaluation of online learning.

The Rant

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Why do I Rant?

Well to begin, I feel its best I tell you a little about myself.

I grew up in a very impoverished environment where my eyes were opened to many injustices. These unfair situations were and continue to be bestowed upon those who are unfortunate enough to be born in such places.

Justice in Haiti still no where to be found, death toll still rises

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

An article located in the USA Today briefly mentioned the Haiti devastation. The writer reported that thus far 230,000 lives have been lost; indications suggested that that number could rise. Many more still lie incised and stitched, amputated and sewn, crippled, bereaved and woebegone.

Guns and Hoses go glove to glove to keep our streets safe

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Who would have thought that black eyes and bruises would generate a kind and caring event? The 12th annual Guns and Hoses charity event held at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on April 17 featured the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Firefighters duking-it-out in a boxing ring in order to raise money for the Fraternal Order of Police.

Humor

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

We weren't the Breakfast Club. We didn't share intimate moments. I don't want your "bad romance" infecting my Facebook newsfeed. Friends come and go every semester, but I've learned a few things in my time here at FSCJ, specifically about this time of the year.

Senior Prom

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Prom is one of the most important events in a person's life.

On Friday April 16, Florida State College students entered the blazing white halls of St. Catherine's Laboure Manor's Senior Prom, an event created 3 years ago to give the senior citizens at St.

Students and faculty prove to be J.A.C.K of all trades

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On April 29, Handmaid, a play produced by Florida State College at Jacksonville Kent Campus Student Life and Leadership Department and the Jacksonville Artist's Company at Kent. The play ran until May 1.

Handmaid, an original drama and music, was written by Jennifer Chase.

Author gives insight into those who suffer in the Welfare system

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Florida State College at Jacksonville creates a learning community around Mary Ann Childers memoir Welfare Brat.

More than 26 staff members and over 1,000 students joined together in the spring 2010 semester to read Welfare Brat.

Professors of English, literature, humanities, and even public speaking assigned the book as part of the semester curriculum to their students and than allowed them to express their reactions through writing, art, and technology.

Green recieves Maggie; opens door for future educators

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Kent Campus Maggie Award recipient is Professor Robert Greene.

"I was very honored to receive the award," said Green. "It felt very good knowing that the students who nominated me felt that way about me."

Maggie Award's are student nominated faculty and staff members.

Gutbusters: Four common food myths unraveled

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Many of us have heard about food myths and rumors about the different things we eat. We are here to decipher a few of the more interesting food myths to help you learn the truth. MYTH 1: All fat is the same. This myth is not true. According to the American Heart Association, there are numerous types of fats.

Health

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

May 1-7 marks the week of final exams. The anticipation can cause a lot of pressure on some students and relief on others. No matter how confident you are there is always the possibility for failure.

This inevitable factor can lead to the best students to encounter the burden of stress.

Selfish or Sensible?

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Florida strawberry farmers destroyed acres of crops in order to save their farms.

After a winter season which left many crops frozen and unsalvageable, the abundance of strawberries that are now being harvested in Florida have caused a dramatic drop in price.

Follett announces new textbook rental to come this Fall

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On April 15 South Campus' Student Government Association hosted a forum for students to discuss textbook issues with representatives from Follett, the school's bookstore.

The event was facilitated by Jeffrey Davis Cole, a Student Government Association South Campus Representative.

Brittany Rae Baker

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For Brittany Baker art is not just something to do, but it is a part of who she is.

After winning various art awards in high school, she has went on to place third in the annual student show at FSCJ for the last 2 years on one occasion for drawing and the other for sculpting.

Horoscopes

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Aries (March 21- April 19) You're not known for stubbornness, largely because that takes far too much time for your liking but right now, you aren't about to budge a single inch. You know well the importance of action compared with reaction. Think about the future, it's your job.

KOURAGE, Inc: Professor Chris Markl rides for Kenya

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Most Americans ride for the excitement, some ride for the thrill, but 29-year-old FSCJ professor, Chris Markl rides for courage. FSCJ's new and upcoming professor Chris Markl is sponsoring a 1,800 mile bike ride for Kenya.

"My main purpose for the ride is to raise money to improve poverty in Kenya," said Chris.