Over the past Labor Day weekend, one small theater in Ocoee became a refuge for independent filmmaking.
In three of the eight theaters at the West Orange Cinema in Ocoee, 80 films were screened for the 7th annual Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO). From all over, filmmakers and movie lovers came to display their talents and to indulge in the cinematic machine. Continue reading CENFLO refuge for independent film
Citizens need a good umbrella to protect themselves from all of the mudslinging.
Picking a candidate to endorse requires discipline and skill. Voters need to wade through the inaccuracies and find the truth, or at least the truth as it applies to them. They need a basic understanding of the human condition and how each candidate’s platform affects everyone. Continue reading With negative campaigning, watch for flying mud
Some call it recycling. Some call it repurposing. I call it regrettable.
Society has ceased creating and now just re-uses almost everything. The age of the new idea is dead, replaced by the era of sampling. Continue reading Our Sampled Society ─ Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before
Daytona State College will host two events on Wednesday, Oct. 17, designed to raise awareness of what it’s like to live with a disability and to help people living with disabilities improve the quality of their lives. The 22nd annual Abilities Awareness Day celebration will bring together both non-disabled people Continue reading Oct. 17 spotlights Abilities Awareness
By Huong Luong As Halloween approaches, so does the concern over ensuring a safe environment for children. And while trick-or-treating is the traditional way of celebrating the holiday, for those who worry there are safe alternatives that are family-friendly and open to the community. Here is a short list of Continue reading Local Halloween happenings have safety in mind
By Orion Christy Recently, Daytona State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program conducted a two-day test to see how many students were “out of sync” with the national recommended guidelines for backpack weight, being 15 percent of body weight. This is believed to be a very serious problem as estimates by Continue reading Backpack “Weigh-In”
By Mirgena Demneri “The greatest battles are won before they begin” – the notorious war strategist Napoleon Bonaparte once said. No statement could be truer when it comes to successfully finishing college. For most, graduation is a constant battle, from financial equations to family problems, time constraints and work stress. Continue reading Program gives students keys to success
By Steven Katona Smiling faces, with pumping hearts, and clad in crimson and white, hundreds walked under a unifying beat to spread awareness in the Volusia/Flagler County. Sept. 27, the American Heart Association came back to Daytona Beach eager to see residents in the community participate in its annual “Heart Walk.” Continue reading Stayin’ alive, it’s all about the heart
