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Students uncertain after lost accreditation By Phillip A. Bianco News Editor Moraine Valley’s nursing program lost its accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) before the beginning of the fall 2012 semester. There is a disagreement on the consequences of this loss. According to a Moraine Valley press release about the loss of the accreditation, “of the six standards [required by the NLNAC], Moraine was found compliant on five of the standards . . . There were only problems with standard six, the documenting of outcomes.” The same press release says that the Moraine nursing program is still licensed by the state of Illinois. It is also fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and graduates can still sit for the NCLEX board exam.
Nursing department chair Barbara Martin and nurse advisor Ali Riphagen address students at the nursing info session. The nursing department recently lost its NLNAC accreditation. [Thomas E. Adamo] The release claims that “accreditation by the [NLNAC] is not a requirement for a licensed nursing program, but it is certainly a credential that
Moraine Valley seeks to have as an additional assurance to our students and community that our program reaches the highest standards of nursing
education.” Dr. Melanie C. Dreher is the Dean of the College of Nursing at Rush University. Dreher said that the NLNAC and the Com-
mission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) are the major accrediting bodies for nursing programs. Dreher went on to say “It is imperative for the school to regain its accreditation. If students want to move on, [the loss of accreditation] would be an obstacle, but not necessarily insurmountable. They would have to prove they had a bona fide education.” The NLNAC is the accrediting body of the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN is an organization for “nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education,” that has over 30,000 members according to nln.org. According to nlnac.org, “The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission is recognized as the accrediting body for all types of nursing education programs by…the NURSING | page 4
Burning a path to safety College fair draws big name schools By Joshua C. Johnson Staff Writer
The Moraine Valley fire science program hosted its annual Fire Safety Expsition on Oct. 9 in the T building parking lot. Students took advatage of the opportunity to learn and set stuff on fire at the same time. Students from Moraine Valley, Carl Sandburg and Revis High schools attended. [Mike Frederiksen] By Anne Parker Staff Writer Students who saw smoke from the parking lot on Oct. 9 do not need to worry. The Moraine Valley fire science program held their annual Fire Safety Awareness exposi-
tion. The event was free and open to the public, running from 10 a.m. until noon in the T1 parking lot. “Since the Fire Science Program began we have been out here once every October for the past nine years,” said Pete McCain of the Dalton Fire Depart-
ment. Students and teachers of Moraine Valley Community College along with visitors came to the event. Students from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park and Reavis High School in Burbank atFIRE SAFETY | page 7
On Oct. 10, 2012 the Moraine Valley Community College Admissions office hosted their annual college fair. This fair is geared toward high school juniors and seniors. Alicia Toso, high school recruiter for Moraine Valley, is a pivotal part of the college fair. She is responsible for going and talking to local high schools about Moraine Valley. The fair was located in Building G. It was also located in the M building. There were about 150 colleges in total. All of the instate colleges were placed in the M Building; this was because the state colleges often have a higher traffic. Moraine also welcomed fellow community colleges, such as Joliet Junior College and South Suburban College. There were also tables for former and active military in the M
Building. All of the state colleges were there, such as Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University and Eastern Illinois University. To enter, students went through the front entrance of the M Building. Many people assisted in helping with this fair. At the reception desk, which gave incoming students a chance to receive more information, was head student ambassador Jennifer Hernandez. There were many student volunteers. After the students went into the Moraine rooms to see the various colleges. There were also two tables for Moraine Valley; one was for the Blue Island location. Assisting the Moraine table was Martha Mazeika, the Director of Student Success Interventions. There was a plethora of student at this table. COLLEGE FAIR | page 4
IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Moraine’s artistic metal working club shares their creativity
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FEATURES Your new dean of student services is, Chet Shaw. SOCIAL PAGE 4
SPORTS 27-0. Women’s volleyball remains untouchable. PAGE 12
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Illinois veterans left out on grants By Joshua C. Johnson Staff Writer
Recently, the Department of Education awarded 14.3 million dollars in 51 grants as part of the Veterans Upward Bound program. This initiative was started in 1972. The Upward Bound Program is a branch of TRIO - a program that helps promote education for low-income families. This veteran centered initiative aims to help veterans successfully rejoin society and become fully functional and productive citizens. Also, this program will assist with remedial and refresher courses. It will also help when applying for financial aid and
personal counseling. The program will additionally assist veterans in preparing for college entry exams. These grants serve low income, first generation military veterans. Grants are five-year terms. Since 2007 this program has aided nearly 6,000 veterans. With the increase in money, this program will be able to help many more veterans in dire need of financial assistance. Many veterans are trying to integrate back into a society that many believe has taken them for granted. “No group deserves our support for opportunities to learn and advance their knowledge and skills more than our veterans,” said the United Sates Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
In Illinois only one college participates in this program, Roosevelt University. While the state does much for veterans it’s still not enough sometimes. “I am truly perturbed by the lack of colleges participating in this program in Illinois. Usually Illinois is a veteran friendly place” said President of Combat to College Jose Ledezma. Ledezma feels that the government has done more in recent years when giving help to veterans, especially after 9/11 when the Montgomery GI post 9/11 bill was passed to aid veterans pay
for tuition and housing allowance. Ledezma said, “I hope to see more programs that benefit veterans, [those] that have served their country without any question or regret but served honorably and strive to be an example. Whether it is to a fellow student or coworker.” Ledezma believes that service men and women have given much for our country and that they deserve the right to a better education. Joshua C. Johnson can be contacted at johnsonj758@student.morainevalley.edu.
STUDENT TRUSTEE CORNER | TAYLOR GERAGHTY
Hello, Moraine Valley students, and as always, I hope this semester has been a productive one. Where has the time gone? We are nearly half way and everything seems to have been one big blur. I’m sure many of you know how that feels; to get so wrapped up in all of your responsibilities and not realize how much time has gone by. Do you make time for yourself? Recently, I asked myself that question, and realized that my answer was no. A lot of my time is spent helping others, working, or academic endeavors. Although I believe this is a good thing, it is also important to fit in some time in our busy schedules to just take a deep breath and revive ourselves, mentally and physically. Just as students alone, many of us are under a lot of pressure from all directions. Just a few days ago, I found
myself so overwhelmed in all areas of my life. Instead of taking a moment to clear my head I kept going, kept working, kept saying “yes, I can do it” to everyone who asked something of me. I’ll be completely honest with all of you; just ten minutes before a very important meeting, I finally broke down. In a nearly hysteric state, I began to tell my coworkers everything that was troubling me. As I calmed myself, I began to feel better than I’d felt in weeks. Releasing all of that pent up stress was exactly what I needed. Now, had I given myself breaks and made time to just breathe in the midst of all of what’s required of me, I probably would’ve been better equipped to handle all of my responsibilities. How can you be a help to anyone else if you can’t begin to help yourself? I’m still learning how to do this, and I believe that this is something all of us need to learn how to do. I challenge you to ask yourself at the end of each day, “what have I done for me?” Let me know how it goes for you! I’m always here to help. Email me at geraghtyt7@student.morainevalley.edu or stop by my office in room U204.
Roosevelt University is the only college in Illinois to participate in the Upward Bound program, which is meant to give veterans help in paying for school. [Emalee Kay]
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Students delve into sustainable living By Phillip A. Bianco News Editor For students, by students; that was the motto of the 2012 Student Sustainability Summit that was held at Governors State University on Sept. 28. The event was run entirely by students from schools in the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium (SMHEC). This included DeVry University, Joliet Junior College, Kankakee Community College, Lewis University, University of St. Francis and of course Moraine Valley among others. This event has been held in the past. However, this is the first year students were allowed to organize it. In former years, the sustainability summit was a bunch of college administrators and faculty coming together to talk about ways to promote sustainability. Governors State’s student trustee, Erin Fletcher had this to say about last years’ conference, “There were a lot of ideas that were generated and what we found was that it was the student initiatives that set off the most fire in us.” Fletcher also talked about this summit in relation to the rise of student interest in sustainability. Dawn Fry – program assistant at Moraine Valley - served as a recorder during the summit. She echoed Fletcher’s sentiment. “To me its so grass roots still. Sus-
tainability is just taking off with students. I think administration is on it. Some students are on board, and some just aren’t ready to be tree huggers,” said Fry. The summit began with the president of Governors State University, Dr. Elaine Maimon who gave a welcome. As the audience enjoyed their sustainable meals, keynote speaker and sustainability coordinator at Dominican University, Elena Maans spoke about how she got involved with sustainability and what students can do to draw others in. The audience than migrated to an auditorium where a panel discussion was hosted by Moraine Valley’s own Stephenie Presseller. The panel members were all students. They discussed their experience with sustainability initiatives. “Bring food, people, show up for food,” joked Rebecca Garcia – student trustee at South Suburban College. Fry talked about student reaction to the summit, “It was funny because I interviewed three students, and they all pretty much said the same thing. They already had some general idea about what sustainability was, and they had gotten some information off the panel specifically about how to get students involved.” After the panel, students broke off into individual seminars hosted by
the students themselves. One session titled “Sustainability Around the Globe for Folks with Short Attention Spans” was particularly popular. Students in Moraine Valley’s intensive English language program used posters and art to demonstrate how sustainability is
implemented in their home countries. Speaking about this portion of the event, Fry said, “Everyone seemed to be enthused about that.” Phillip A. Bianco can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
Students in Moraine Valley’s intensive English language class presented posters detailing sustainability efforts in their home countries. Some Moraine faculty members hope to bring this poster seminar to Moraine Valley. [Submitted by Dawn Fry]
4 NURSING | from front page U.S. Dept. of Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation [and other organizations.]” Dreher also stated, “[This loss] should not prevent students from getting a job.” However, Danielle - a second year Moraine nursing student who chose to be identified only by first name for fear of repercussions - has already ran into problems resulting from the loss of the NLNAC accreditation. Danielle has been working at the University of Chicago hospital for three years. The hospitals nurse recruitment department told her that she could not be hired if the nursing program she graduated from did not have the NLNAC accreditation. The hospital’s nurse recruitment department would not confirm or deny this claim when contacted. Dreher explained that most hospitals want magnet status – which shows that most nurses working for the hospital have a bachelor’s degree. Therefore, hospitals usually seek to hire nurses with their bachelors. Moraine Valley’s nursing program does not award bachelors degrees. The problem for students like Danielle is that some hospitals won’t hire you if you come from an unaccredited program. This makes it very difficult for students to pay for their bachelors and ultimately get a job in a hospital. “This loss directly affects my financial status because I didn’t plan on paying for my bachelors completion. I planned on my hospital paying for that. Moraine seems to believe it’s not that big of a deal, but it is because not everyone will hire you without accreditation,” said Danielle. Some nursing students believe that the administration is not being completely honest and open with students. “They claim there is transparency between the administration and students, but we don’t feel that way. We kind of feel lied to,” said Danielle. “Straight answers would be great,” said Chris, a second year nursing students who choose to be identified by first name only for fear of repercussions. When told that students were concerned about the loss of accreditation, Nursing Department chair Barbara Martin said, “The student rumor mill is always running. We still have what students need.” Local bachelors degree awarding schools like Loyola University, Governors State University, UIC, and Lewis University have confirmed that they will still accept transfer students from Moraine’s nursing program. The press release referred to earlier states that Moraine will begin the process of reapplying for the NLNAC accreditation immediately. In the meantime, graduates from Moraine’s nursing program are somewhat limited to local colleges, hospitals, and nursing homes. Phillip A. Bianco can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.
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COLLEGE FAIR | from front page In the G building there were out of state colleges. It was huge and spread out over the whole gym. Most of the colleges were in this room, with representatives from colleges all across the country. Many private colleges were also in attendance, including Norte Dame. The room had the appearance of a busy beehive. Among the many people helping out in the G building was the head of the admissions office, Claudia Roselli. She is happy
to be a part of this experience. She noted that attendance had dwindled since more colleges do more online admissions. Roselli feels that students can benefit from a personal reaction with the representative as well as be exposed to new schools one previously had not heard of. “We hope that students come and get this valuable information and get a gratifying and positive personal experience,” said Claudia Roselli - who expressed the difficulty of setting everything up and
the need of doing more publicizing. Also, two financial aid sessions were held in the M building to give high school students a better understanding of the financial aid process. The sessions were held by ISAC. A representative from the financial aid office was also present at a table, used to give information and direct students, before entering for the sessions. Joshua C. Johnson can be contacted at johnsonj758@student.morainevalley.edu.
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IN BRIEF Moraine Valley’s third Annual Dialogue on Diversity open to all On Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Moraine is having the third-annual Community Dialogue on Promoting Diversity and Inclusion. It will be held in the M building. This year’s theme is “The Diversity Challenge.” The program will include a keynote address by Doug Harris, question and answer session, roundtable discussions, and a reap-up. Community members are encouraged to attend this free event. To reserve a seat at the event call (708) 974-5704, or e-mail mvccdiversity@morainevalley.edu. Ides of March On Saturday, Oct. 13, The Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik will be in the Dorthy Menker Theater at 7:30 p.m. The show covers three decades of music and includes such hits as Hold on Loosely, High on You, L.A., and Eye of the Tiger. Tickets are $25 for community members and $20 for students and faculty. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Staff Development Day On Tuesday, Oct. 16 there will be
no classes at Moraine Valley. It is a staff development day. Sweetest Day On Oct. 18 and 19, the Student Union is hosting festivities for Sweetest Day from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is not only for couples because there will be a speed dating service as well. Meeting Notice The regular monthly meeting of the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17. The meeting will take place in the Board Room, Building D, Room 219, on campus, 9000 West College Parkway. Pumpkin Contest Students are invited to donate a decorated (not carved) pumpkin to the Library’s Pumpkin Contest to help raise money for the Library Student Scholarship Fund. Drop off your pumpkin on Oct. 22. Voting for the best pumpkin will be Oct. 22 to 24. Votes sell for 25 cents each or five for $1. Winners will be announced Oct. 25 at noon. The Library will sell the pumpkins for a minimum of $10 on a first-come, first-served ba-
sis beginning Oct. 22. In addition to voting, if you like a pumpkin you can bid for it in a silent auction. However, if you donate a pumpkin, the library keeps all materials you use if possible. Student Literary Competition Submit your stories, plays, poems, and personal essays to Moraine Valley’s Literary Competition by Oct. 26. First place entries will receive $100. Second place entries will receive $50. Third place entries will receive $25. Authors of the top five pieces in each category will be invited to the Illinois Skyway Writers’ Festival. All entries must be submitted as an MS Word document and sent as an attachment to Carey Millsap-Spears. Call 408-6018 or email her if you have questions. You are allowed to submit three original creative works written during your enrollment in credit courses at the college. Entries should include a cover page that lists: name, student ID #, home address, phone number, email address, institution (MVCC), title of entry, word count, and selection of category (story, one act play, poem, or personal essay). The upper right corner of each page
should also list the title of the entry, the school’s acronym and genre (MVCC-fiction) and page number. The maximum length for a short story is 3,000 words, a one-act play is 3,000 words (including stage directions and production notes), a poem is 67 lines, and a personal essay is 2,000 words. New Art Exhibit Lisa Bulawsky’s work explores public history and personal memory. The artist takes memories of historical events that have been shaped by news images and personal recollections and interprets these as mixed media prints. Some of the works are the result of conversations with people living in a retirement community who were asked for their personal associations in relation to events such as World War II, the assassination of JFK, and the moon landing. Bulawsky is currently the Director of Island Press and the Area Coordinator for Printmaking at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Panel discusses Civil War’s lingering effects By Matt DeVries Staff Writer Why is there an American obsession for the Civil War that continues to linger today? What is it about this particular war that casts a shadow over the American people? A curious crowd assembled in the library on Oct. 11 to listen to experts talk about this question and more, among discussion of “Confederates in the Attic,” a work of non-fiction by Tony Horwitz published IN 1998. Introducing the panelists was Troy Swanson, chairman of the library department. The panelists consisted of members of the social science department; Merri Fefles, Kristine VanBaren, James McIntyre and Joshua Fulton. In “Confederates in the Attic,” the narrator travels through the deepsouth, where he visits famous Civil War battlefields, attends intense reenactments and, to his concern, meets people who still refer to it as ‘The War of Northern Aggression.’ He goes on to show that Americans are still reeling from issues we assumed were over with long ago.
Fefles pointed out a scene from the story in which the narrator wore a confederate uniform into a store filled with African-Americans, and then, feeling uncomfortable, decided to wear a union uniform. “In American society, we’re kind of lacking a sense of identity,” she said. “Tracing your genealogy, finding ancestors who fought in the Civil War, it’s a way of reclaiming your identity.” For many Americans, especially those in the south, remembering and celebrating one’s ancestors is very personal, and it’s part of why the Civil War still lingers in our memories. The problem with honoring one’s ancestors is derived from the controversial nature of the Civil War. “We live in a racist society, there’s a lot of racism there. There was a transformation after the war ended,” said VanBaren. “It started out with memorializing those who died, then monuments, then really turning Lee, Jackson and Davis into these pop culture icons… and all of that is just stuffing the hard issues to deal with. How do we honor those who fought without demeaning and hurting others? It’s such a difficult
Associate professor Merri Fefles, instructor Kristine VanBaren, assistant professor James McIntyre and associate professor Joshua Fulton (from left to right) joined forces on Oct. 11 to discuss the Civil War. [Erica Sinnott] thing that sometimes we don’t.” “For many individuals, it’s clear that slavery caused the Civil War, and for others, it’s not so clear. It spurs debates, and that’s good – debates are good – but it sort of halts our ability to recollect fully,” noted Fulton. “As a country, we go through all these stages. Black men can vote, then later women, and so on,” said Fefles.
“Then we get to the 60s and everything’s great and we just want to move on. And then we have students asking how it’s still relevant, when it was only 50 years ago. We act like everything’s kind of hunky-dory when these issues are still very real.” Matt DeVries can be contacted at devriesm29@student.morainevalley.edu.
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FIRE SAFETY | from front page tended the expo. The event began with a discussion about the fire science program. Students were then led to the parking lot for the demonstrations. Most students used cell phones to capture a car being set on fire. After smoke poured out of windows flames started to engulf the inside and outside of the car. Before the fire became out of control the windows were knocked out releasing more flames. Firefighters in full gear soon hosed down the entire car, explaining how every area of the car must be doused because flames can gather in small spaces. Students then watched two makeshift homes filled with couches, chairs, and a computer catch fire. On the Wed. before the demonstration, members of the fire science program began preparing for the expo by constructing the makeshift homes supplied with donated furniture. However, one home had a sprinkler and fire alarm while the other did not. Fire Science Program instructors stressed the importance of sprinklers and fire alarms in residential homes. Sprinklers can put a fire out in minutes, and the fire department responds quickly to homes that have fire alarms. As the home without the sprinkler caught fire the black smoke pouring out
Onlookers gazed in awe as a car, and two makeshift houses - fully stocked with furniture - were burned at the annual fire safety expo hosted by Moraine’s fire science program. [Mike Frederiksen] soon became too much for some students who had to back away. Once the flames had finally gone out students were allowed to walk past and see the damage done to both homes by the blazing flames. “What’s most important is to make
sure to get yourself and your family out safely,” said McCain. Once the demonstration was finished, students and other participants could have had their blood pressure taken by Moraine Valley EMT students with the chance to win a raffle.
Along with the fire science program, firefighters from Tinley Park and the North Palos Fire Academy were in attendance to help with the event. Anne Parker can be contacted at parkera3@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Who won the first presidential debate? “Presentation and atti-
“This isn’t the 2008 race.
tude count. On substance, ‘Anything but Bush’ isn’t Romney clearly loses.”
going to cut it anymore.”
Connor Reynolds Editor-in-Chief
David Alexander Staff Writer
When it comes to picking a winner in the first 2012 presidential debate, Mitt Romney has been the overwhelming choice. However, this is a shallow determination which ignores the substance of the debates. Romney appeared more confident, and he appeared to out class Obama. While Romney won the visual portion of the debate, he managed to not clearly answer and elaborate on the questions that have dogged him in his months of candidacy. Romney and his running mate, Paul Ryan, have repeatedly insisted that they will increase spending defense while cutting taxes all while lowering the deficit. Neither figure has elaborated on how all this could be done, yet have insisted that the numbers work. The debate was Romney’s opportunity to answer these questions by getting into the specifics of his tax plan. The closest Romney came to addressing what his plans are was his claim that he would close tax loopholes and exemptions which could, in theory, reduce hundreds of billions from the budget deficit. Romney has, in his campaign, also come out against closing some of the biggest loopholes. The most specific cut he spoke of was cutting public broadcast funding. This led to an Internet uproar to protect programs like Sesame Street and its most beloved character, Big Bird. The problem is that public broadcast funding amounts to less than one tenth of a percent of the Federal budget. Obama himself did not give a great performance. However, he could have sat as silent as he was when he was a chair being spoken to by Clint Eastwood and still won the debate. All politicians are guilty of stretching convenient truths, even Obama. Romney crossed the line between stretching the truth and lying blatantly on a national stage. When it comes down to the winner of a debate, presentation and attitude count significantly. Romney proved to people that he could carry himself with the confidence necessary of the Commander in Chief. On substance, he clearly loses the debate as he rehashed the misinformation he has been spreading during his campaign as if no one will hold him accountable. Obama didn’t necessarily win the debate, but Romney lost it. We as a country cannot be satisfied in declaring Romney a winner if his facts and policies are built on a foundation of lies and misinformation.
As critics of President Barack Obama have noted since he started running for the presidency in 2004, the President excels when he is delivering a teleprompter aided speech before an adoring audience, but he usually falls apart when he has to actually defend his policy before an impartial audience. This was the case during the first presidential debate held in Denver on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Anyone not in the know would have sworn that Mitt Romney was the Ivy League educated lawyer while President Barack Obama was, well an upstart community organizer. While Romney articulated his vision for the nation with concision and brevity, the President gave the impression that he was merely regurgitating the talking points of his campaign team. Any quick thinking person would have come back swinging when Mitt Romney accused him on more than one occasion of creating 15 million food stamp recipients (instead of 15 million jobs), raising the number from 32 million in 2009 to 47 million in 2012 but alas, the man the media claims to be the smartest man since Einstein did not or could not respond. The President also did not react when Romney accused him on more than one occasion of steering $90 billion of tax payers’ money to green energy industries. Some of the recipients of the said green energy funds, according to Mitt Romney, are contributors to Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. This is an allegation that smacks of impropriety, but the President refused to respond. It seemed that Barack Obama came to the Denver debate hoping that likeability would do the job for him as it did in 2008. This is not 2008, the anything but Bush storm has long dissipated and the people demand more than dreams from his father, or the “ yes we can ” rhymes that mystified the masses. You know who won the debate when the President’s own handlers start doing the rounds of the media accusing Romney of “winning on style… not substance” and promising a blood bath in the next match up. Americans have given President Obama four years to prove that he can get the nation back on its knees at the very least, but as his track record and the Denver debate proves the President seems incapable of getting the job done, and the only job he seems to care about is his own job.
Connor Reynolds can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
David Alexander can be contacted at alexanderd45@student.morainevalley.edu.
“Barack Obama won the first presidential debate. He stood by his points and thats what matters. -Antonio Burketh
“Romney won, Obama wasn’t defensive.” -Haily Louch
“I think Obama staying by his points was more important than Mitt Romney talking over him” -Jessica Reid
“Mitt Romney won the debate. He had more passion talking about his points. -Marvin Brumfield
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VIEW FROM THE HILL | BILL DROEL | MVCC CAMPUS MINISTER The Chicago Tribune recently profiled an Illinois machine shop. It wants to hire 55 workers, but cannot find them. “The pool of qualified, trained, experienced workers is not sufficient to meet demand,” says the company’s president. To address its problem, this company has started its own training school. This machine shop is part of a nationwide trend. Companies report that they could immediately increase their skilled workforce by 45%. They project a need for an increase of 70% in their skilled workforce within three years, in addition to replacing workers who retire. Nationwide there is, for example, an immediate need for 37% more engineers. A technology firm in the West Loop, to add one more example, is expanding and needs 150 engineers. The shortage of skilled workers is in contrast to customer service and data entry fields where there is no shortage at all—although there may be job openings here and there. An article from Atlantic magazine (2/12) on the topic of education and work is circulating through teachers’ offices on our campus titled “Making It in America” by Adam Davidson. It profiles Maddie Parlier, who works for a thriving South Carolina company that manufactures specialty injectors of auto engines. Parlier is attractive, competent and dedicated. She “likes her job” and “enjoys learning.” Her boss considers her one of the best at her position. The Atlantic article describes her as a reliable worker. Parlier wants to advance in the company. She hopes to manage some part of production, but that will not happen; in fact, Parlier could suffer a layoff. Not because the company is in decline, but just the opposite. The company needs more skilled workers. So why not promote Parlier? Davidson is kind in describing Parlier’s limitation. No matter how it is phrased
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though, the next level job requires knowledge and skills that are beyond Parlier. This fuel injector company needs people who know trigonometry, the properties of cutting tools, metal tolerances, sophisticated computer programs and a range of organizational and interpersonal skills. Well, couldn’t Parlier learn on-the-job? Couldn’t she follow a procedure from a handbook? People at Parlier’s company who hold the better-paying jobs did not simply memorize lots of information. They have to comprehend concepts, think critically, routinely deal with symbols, function under pressure, and communicate in meetings and in memos. The training in these types of skills is called “a college degree” which Parlier lacks. Parlier is an example of a young adult who is left behind as the technical and conceptual nature of work advances rapidly, as the context for even a small business is global and the economy responds to changes almost hourly. While that progresses work is continuously changing. Family life and community are eroding. Sadly, in our individualistic culture young adults must fend for themselves, unaided by “an uncle with contacts” or “a grandmother who fills in” or a church or union or precinct that buffers the young adult from the harshness of the economy. Again, Parlier in the Atlantic article is an example of what happens when a society devalues community. She is a single mom with two children. Her parents are unable to help much with child care or tuition assistance. The mediating institutions in her area are too weak in social capital to influence work and education. She is basically alone, doing the best possible for her children. There is a promising role in our economy for Moraine Valley and a place for its graduates in the ecological system of a global marketplace. Can Moraine Valley fulfill the promise? To be continued in a future column... Bill Droel can be contacted at droelb@morainevalley.edu. He blogs at www.chicagocatholicnews.com.
Freedom is not free Prepare for impact By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor
By William Barker Views Editor
Remember when your mother told you, ‘If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all ? Well, a lot of Americans have forgotten that little tidbit. Before I begin, I must disclose that I am a staunch supporter of the First Amendment and the freedoms pertaining thereto. Further, I am a staunch supporter of thinking before you act…I have a few examples of ‘what were you thinking’ types of moments. First, and one of the most infuriating moments is the Westboro Baptist Church protesting military funerals. Recently, Congress passed the “The Honoring American’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012,” which prevents groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church from protesting military funerals two hours before or after a military funeral. First, we have a religious group protesting a funeral. Really? Second, we have a religious group protesting the funeral of an individual who fought and died to protect the freedoms they are exercising to upset and anger their loved-ones. Really? The fact that Congress had to pass a bill to prevent groups such as the Westboro Baptist Church is unreal. Second, another case wherein the freedom of speech was expressed without regard to other’s wellbeing is a story about a man named Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, or better known as “Sam Bacile,” the man responsible for anti-Islam videos that caused riots and immense violence. Nakoula posted his videos on YouTube and after over a million views; people took action in Libya and Egypt. In the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi the U.S. ambassador to Libya was killed. In Cairo, angry protesters climbed the walls of the U.S. embassy and replaced the American flag with an Islamic banner. To further elaborate on Nakoula’s story; we have a man who decides to make an anti-Islamic video in America and in turn ends up causing destruction, death and chaos in Libya and Egypt. The best part of Nakoula’s defense is that he wrote and directed this movie to “help his native land.” Really? How about this, stop helping your native land by creating immensely offensive videos…thank you, Mr. Bacile—or whichever nickname of your 17 you’re currently assuming. Freedom of speech is not a given right around the world. Americans are able to expression their ideas, beliefs and concerns without fearing retaliation. However, the freedom of speech is not free. Our armed forces fight for our freedom to protest legitimate injustices and we take these freedoms for granted by creating videos that lead to riots and protests, or protesting a funeral for those who protect one’s right to protest.
Since it’s formulation in 1992, Samuel P. Huntington’s theory of an imminent clash of civilizations is becoming more plausible with the passing of time. Experts speculate a solution that doesn’t result in all out war. In the post-Cold war era, the age of ideology is now widely considered to be passed its date of completion. One presumption is the theory now known as the “Clash of Civilizations”. The mass gathering of states is an effort to ban together to form strength in numbers while sanding down the details into a consensus. The entrance of the “clash” inevitability pits opposing differences in culture and the most prolific notion of ideals at odds. With the basic groupings of peoples revolving around simple ideas such as language tradition and most importantly religion, group separations are not very likely to compromise beliefs. According to Huntington, the world is divided into six major civilizations, as well as several lone countries that choose to remain separate from any official delegation. There are also a few “cleft” countries which is a nation with internal factions divided into separate groups, such as India or Ukraine. Where and when the civilizations reach a breaking point has yet to be seen, but is not entirely without advance. With the war on terrorism still ongoing into its eleventh year, it’s well known that a people with a sworn dedication to a selfproclaimed religious martyr are near impossible to inhibit. The recent advances in technology bring with them an increase in violent means of making a statement. Put together the two aforementioned ingredients and it can poison the world, leaving a decaying mass of life. Josh Fulton, History teacher at Moraine Valley, had a few words to say about the impending dispute. “It’s very hard to stop an idea, whether the belief is in religion or science. While a theory of a clash in civilizations seems inevitable in retrospect, the ability to predict zoning difference to fine lines is a ludicrous allegation entirely.” Amartya Sen, a critic of Huntington’s theory, argues against his theory. “Diversity is prevalent in all cultures including Western civilization. Democracy is a practice that the consensus of the Western world has come to as a result of compromise. Reverting to non-western practices and insinuating that both practices are monolithic and absolute would be a mistake.” Nations will quarrel and bicker over just about anything that you can think of. You name it, there’s most likely already been a war over it. It seems that speculation is all that comes up as the wheels turn, and that bridge can only be crossed when it arrives.
Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.com.
William Barker can be contacted at views@mvccglacier.com.
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ATHLETES OF THE ISSUE Jeremy Fraser Golf
By Sean McDermott Sports Editor Fraser is in his second season as a member of the Moraine Valley golf team. Donned as the team captain by coach Freudenthal, Fraser was a force on the links. The Lincoln-Way North product shot an average of 76.9, which earned him the nod to represent the Cyclones as an All-Conference fourth team member along with an invitation to nationals. Look for Fraser to continue his solid play at nationals May 19-24 in Scottsboro, Alabama.
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Defense equals wins for women By Sean McDermott Sports Editor With one regular season game left, the women’s soccer team looks to gain some momentum heading into the Region IV playoffs on Oct. 23. The one thing that has been a high point in the Cyclones season has been their impressive defensive play. The Cyclones have held their opposition to only 1.8 goals per game while the Cyclones offense has scored an average of 2.8 goals this season. The Cyclones have gained some momentum since their lackluster beginning to the 2012 campaign. In the last five games the Cyclones have gone 3-1-1 and seem to be only heating up en route to the playoffs. The Cyclones had a tough test against the defending NJCAA Region IV champions in conference foe Waubonsee Community College on Oct. 3. Patricia Tuxford scored the only goal on the Cyclones side, with an assist credited to Michaela Sheeran. The two teams battled on through two overtimes with the game ending in a 1-1 tie. Cyclone goalkeeper Ashley Solus was once again superb. Solus recorded 15 saves in over 110 minutes of play. The tie with Waubonsee helped fuel the Cyclones 2-0 victory against Elgin Community College on Oct. 8. The defense was stifling as usual and recorded their third shut out this season. Solus blocked 22 shots in 90 minutes of play. Natalie Patrzyk recorded her first goal of the season with 16 minutes left in the match. 14 minutes later Sheeran booted her team-leading ninth goal of the campaign to seal the deal on the Spartans. Standing with a record of 6-5-2 (2-
First-year forward Natalie Patrzyk steal the ball from an opposing Elgin player. Patrzyk scored her first goal of the season in this game as the Cyclones prevailed in a 2-0 victory. [Mike Frederiksen] 2-1 in conference), the Cyclones are in good shape heading into the playoffs. The keys for the women’s team will be health and defense. If net-minder Solus can continue to be a brick wall at the net and everyone stays healthy, the Cyclones will be hard to beat. We will see if the Cyclones can con-
tinue to build upon their recent success, as they will take on a tough Oakton Community College Raiders team, who holds an impressive 6-3-1 record. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
Golf ends season on high note Selvaggio has showed us all why coach Finn said she was one of his best singles of all time. Last season, Selvaggio lost one match in nail biting fashion. In 2012 Selvaggio has yet to lose one match and has been named to her second all-conference team. Selvaggio has been the most consistent player on the 2012 squad, which helped the Cyclones win first place in the Region IV tournament. Selvaggio is also the first player to win the singles two times at the Region IV tournament. Look for Selvaggio and the Cyclones to be serious competition in the NJCAA Tournament in 2013. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
By Christian Anderson Staff Writer After a less than stellar finish at the College of Lake County, placing fifth out of six teams, the Cyclones bounced back on September 28 at the Prairie View Classic finishing ninth out of thirteen teams. Everyone improved their score from their last outing as Jeremy Fraser led the way shooting a 73 and Jack Misheck followed with an 83. Pat Neylon and Joe LaPorte rounded the team out shooting an 85 and an 87 respectively. The good fortunes continued as they headed to the NJCAA Division II Golf Championship on October 4, 5 and 6 with the advantage of playing at the same course as they did the previous week in Prairie View. They did in fact
benefit from it as they finished seventh out of ten teams. “If we want to win regionals, our three four and five players are going to have to step up. I expect nothing less than a winning effort,” said coach Freudenthal a few weeks prior to nationals. Although they didn’t win, they certainly put up a valiant winning effort as they improved their scores from last week. Jack Misheck shot an 83, 79 and 81, while Dan Dermondy shot an 89, 87 and 89, and Pat Neylon finished with an 89, 92 and 85. The one major bright spot was Jeremy Fraser shooting an 73, 77 and 78, which qualified him for Nationals. Over the course of the season, he has shot an average of 76. Another accolade he has accomplished this season was making the
All-Region IV team as the number five player, which is his first time doing so. Being his last year with the Cyclones, Fraser is going out with a bang giving one great performance after another with continuous improvement every match. A few weeks ago, with the season’s end looming coach Freudenthal said that he was very proud of Jeremy, that he was a good team leader and he was going to miss him. Those words ring louder more than ever given his recent accomplishments. Expect Fraser to make some real noise during nationals as he continues to progress over the season. Christian Anderson can be contacted at andersonc298@student.morainevalley. edu.
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Injuries kill men’s second half of the season By Frank Gogola Staff Writer
First-year defender Jair Castanon defends his area against a player from Elgin Community College. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. The Reavis alum has been a valuable asset to the Cyclones’ defensive style of play. [Mike Frederiksen]
Women running as a pack By Christian Anderson Staff Writer After the Wheaton Invitational, the women’s cross country team returned to the same course the following week in the College of Dupage-Puma invite. “They all expect to improve,” coach Mark Horstmeyer said prior to the meet, “The goal is to have them all finish within a couple seconds of each other; that’s what we have to do if we want a chance at conference.” The women in fact did just that, placing seventh out of eight teams. Now, this may seem deceptive when you look at the team finish, but they all improved on their individual times from the previous week. They kept up the momentum heading into the Warrior Invite at Wisconsin Lutheran College. “This was the toughest course so far,” said Horstmeyer. The Cyclones ran well throughout the race, finishing in ninth out of fourteen competing teams. Maritza Najera finished first for the Cyclones, with Amanda Gerzon coming in second, and Diana Dinh, Angela Flores, Alexis Vanoskey following shortly after. “They all did a great job,” coach Horstmeyer added. “They stayed together and were consistent from the get go.” The one thing that coach Horst-
meyer emphasized the most to his team is “running together in a pack”. His emphasis has been taken well by the women as the whole team has improved on how close they finish from one another, along with their individual times in each meet. Horstmeyer concluded that overall, “we’re moving in the right direction.” Up next is the Brooks invitational at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Oct 13. The Cyclones will be facing tough competition in some NCAA DIII schools. With the looming competition, Coach Horstmeyer is very excited. “This is going to be a lot of fun and a competitive fast race,” Horstmeyer continued, “This will be a good tune up match for conference.” Overall, the team has been doing pretty well despite some injuries. One of which, is Nancy Ibarra, who has been having a nagging IT band problem. However, she will most likely be testing the waters this weekend in Wisconsin to get ready for conference. The team has been improving consistently every match and you can expect nothing but more good things to come for the Cyclones. Christian Anderson can be contacted at anderson298@student.morainevalley. edu.
With the Region IV Tournament approaching later this month, the Moraine Valley men’s soccer team will be getting players healthy in order to make a deep run in this season’s tournament. The Cyclones have not been healthy of late, which has put a damper on their play over the last few weeks. The Cyclones have lost three of their last five games. In the two games that they did not lose both resulted in a tie. The Cyclones have not won a game since Sept. 22 and their inability to win can be chalked up to inopportune injuries plaguing a roster that already is not that deep. “Since our last win against Kishwaukee on Sept. 22 we haven’t really had a run of games where we have played with our best players,” said head coach Chuck Bales. “When you take out our main scoring threat and our best fullback it becomes an entirely different game.” However, the Cyclones are getting healthier with the 2012 Region IV Tournament approaching in the coming weeks. Moraine will open the Region IV Tournament with a little bit of an edge, as the Cyclones are at home on Oct. 24 against
either Waubonsee Community College or Elgin Community College. The Cyclones have two weeks to prepare and get healthy; they will be getting back Jair Castanon, Greg Healy, and scoring leader Pawel Rychtarczyk, all of whom have been battling injuries. “We definitely need the two-week layoff to get everyone healthy,” said Coach Bales. “The key to succeeding in the tournament is to keep everyone healthy”. Despite finishing the regular season with a 4-6-2 record (1-4-2 in conference), the records do not carry over into the tournament and all teams start with a clean slate. The clean slate should benefit the Cyclones. “With our key players returning we are in a very strong position to make a run in the tournament,” said coach Bales. “We have a good chance to beat some teams we lost to earlier this season because they haven’t played us at full strength yet”. Looking for their first win in a while, the Cyclones will be getting key players returning from injuries at the perfect time in order to make a deep run into the 2012 Region IV Tournament. Frank Gogola can be contactedat gogolaf@student.morainevalley.edu.
Men’s cross country gaining momentum By Frank Gogola Staff Writer Going into their final regular season meet, the men’s cross-country team will be looking for more consistency from all their runners. Consistency has been the Cyclones’ major area of concern that they have been working on this entire season. The Cyclones finished seventh out of 11 teams in the Puma Invite at College of DuPage on Sept. 28. The Cyclones continued to improve as they finished a season’s best fifth out of 12 teams in the Warrior Invite at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Oct 6. “From the beginning of the season to now we are an improved group,” said coach Horstmeyer. “We are headed in the right direction, but we need to show more consistency”. The team as a whole has had trouble finishing with consistent times throughout the season. Phil Culbertson has been the best runner for the Cyclones, as he has been finishing towards the top. Culbertson had the best time of all Moraine Valley runners at the Warrior Invite on Oct. 6 as he finished in 16th
place with a time of 27:55 in the race. “Phil Culbertson is always one of our team’s first place finishers,” said coach Horstmeyer. “His times have been the most consistent of all the runners on our team”. The Cyclones will continue to build on their consistency in their final regular season meet on Oct 13, when they travel to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the Brooks Invitational. The Cyclones will be the lone community college at this meet. “The competition is really strong, but we’ve had success in the past at this meet,” said coach Horstmeyer. “This meet will be a good barometer of where we stand heading into the upcoming Skyway Conference meet”. Following the Brooks Invitational, the Cyclones will compete in the Skyway Conference meet where they finished in second place last season. This year’s meet will be hosted by Moraine Valley and will take place at Palos Hills Golf Club on Oct 20, as the Cyclones will be looking to showcase their improving consistency. Frank Gogola can be contacted at gogolaf@student.morainevalley.edu
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Sean McDermott Sports Editor sports@mvccglacier.com
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Volleyball keeps winning as they stand at 27-0 Sean McDermott Sports Editor Something magical is happening in the corridors of Moraine Valley Community College. The 2012 Volleyball team holds a perfect 27-0 record with the Region IV tournament coming up at the end of the month. The Cyclones consistent solid play has kept them in the NJCAA Division II top five throughout majority of the season. The Cyclones took care of business at the tri-match with Lincoln College and Joliet Junior College on Sept. 29. Coach Coughlin’s Cyclones recorded easy three set victories against both squads, beating them by an average of nine points. Kara Kentner kept piling on stats for her monster 2012 campaign, as she totaled 24 kills, three service aces, two aces, 22 digs, 12 assists and 17 kill assists. Autumn Seiler continued to boost the Cyclones behind Kentner, providing her usual statistics and Joanna Curtis had two massive games. Curtis tal-
lied for 43 kills and scored on five service aces. The Cyclones steamrolled a weak McHenry team in three sets (25-13, 25-14, 25-12), which totaled 23 straight victories for the Cyclones. A balanced offensive attack and an outstanding game by veteran Colleen Gardner (20 digs), led to the romp. After breezing past Morton College (25-10, 25-9, 25-16), the Cyclones traveled down to Palatine, Illinois to take part in the Harper College tournament for the second straight year. Last year the Cyclones were embarrassed on Harper’s court, as they were overmatched, outplayed and lost all three matches. With revenge on their mind, the Cyclones came out on fire. The Cyclones won all three matches, which made the Cyclones 27-0 this year and broke Moraine Valley Community College’s record for consecutive wins in a season (25 straight in 2010). “That was the highlight of the trip,” said coach Coughlin. As a team the Cyclones had 47 kills on 87 swings with only
7 errors giving the Cyclones an impressive team kill percentage of .459 against Elgin. “That percentage is extremely tough to defend for any team we play, not to mention our seven aces and five blocks,” said Coughlin. The Cyclones next match was against the Harper Hawks. “Having not been tested of late, our players had been asking for a little more competition and they got what they asked for against them (Harper).” The Hawks battled the Cyclones to five sets, the first team to do that since Oakton Community College on Sept. 14, before the Cyclones closed the books on the feisty Hawks with a 15-12 fifth set. As the Cyclones historical 2012 regular season begins to dwindle down, the Cyclones must keep up their aggressive style of play throughout the post season. This Cyclones team can very well bring home Moraine Valley’s first national championship. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
Colleen Gardner serves the volleyball against an opponent. The Cyclones have been an incredible force on the court as veteran Gardner looks to continue the Cyclones quest for perfection. [Erica Sinnott]
Tickets punched; Tennis wins Region IV By Sean McDermott Sports Editor
Raquel Bowen-Grant hits the ball back against Illinois Valley Community College. Bowen-Grant helped the Cyclones clinch the Skyway and Region IV championships. [Mike Frederiksen]
A perfect 8-0 record, Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Championship, a NJCAA Region IV Championship, a National Tournament birth and seven players being named to All-Region and All-Conference teams sums up the stellar 2012 tennis season. Entering the Region IV tournament, the Cyclones looked destined to blow past the early competition, but fate had other plans for the Illinois Skyway and Region IV coach of the year winner Bill Finn. “We started out really slow on the opening day of the tournament,” said Finn. The Cyclones lost two of the first three matches in second and third singles. We really needed to put the blitz on in the final two days of the tournament.” After a questionable day one, Finn’s women got right back in their groove and coasted through day two. Entering the last three matches on the last day of the tournament
the Cyclones were tied for the lead with two opposing teams in Waubonsee and Elgin. The Cyclones won out in the final matches due in large part to Sophie Baxter’s impressive final match. As a result, they won the Region IV championship and an automatic bid to the NJCAA National Tournament in Tucson, Arizona on May 4-10. The problem with being a Midwest junior college for women’s tennis is the fact that the regular season is in the late summer/fall, while southern states play their season during the spring. “It’s tough,” said Finn. “All these girls go to school, work 20 hours a week, see their friends and ultimately go their own ways. The girls are off until the men begin their season in March.” Even though the girls are off, coach Finn has teamed up with Score Tennis Academy at Countryside, which gives the Moraine Valley tennis players free court times anytime they want. The only problem that the girls have is that they
practice on their own time throughout the winter. Finn also has arranged pre-matches before nationals against the other Region IV qualifiers. There’s two unsung heroes on the Cyclones women’s tennis squad. The two are assistant coach Doug Fritz and student assistant Mike Giordono. “I couldn’t have done it by myself. Fritz he’s the main guy working with these girls. He’s the tactition and the man who sets up the line ups.” Nicole Selvaggio, who went undefeated this season, Raquel Bowen-Grant, Kayla Annerino, Shayna Binette and Alexandra Armon all received nods to the All-Region IV team. The Cyclones have a long wait ahead of them. An amazing season has to be put on the back burners for a few months. Hopefully the women stay healthy and take full advantage of the facilities during the winter. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier. com.
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Pamela Haney named new VP By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor Dr. Pamela Haney was recently appointed vice president of academic affairs. In her new role at the College, Dr. Haney will oversee each subdivision of academics. In total, Dr. Haney will oversee 7 academic programs, from business, computer science, and technology to continued studies. Dr. Haney’s new position comes with new challenges and responsibilities. As the vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Haney will now oversee the departments, wherein she previously served as either the dean or assistant dean of that particular department. “Some of the challenges will be to focus on student retention and building our academic programs. I am now responsible of overseeing each subdivision on campus and ensuring academic success,” said Dr. Haney. Although Dr. Haney is a new face in the executive offices in the D Building, she has held an administrative title at Moraine for over eight years. Additionally, since 2001, Dr. Haney has worked on and off as either an adjunct professor, assistant dean, or dean of an academic program. “I would say the transition from dean to vice president of academic affairs was a smooth transition, since I served as dean in several different ar-
Dr. Pamela Haney was named vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Haney is a staple in the Moraine community and excited to take on her new role. [Michael Frederiksen] eas at Moraine Valley,” said Haney. One of Dr. Haney’s fondest positions at the College was working with students in the classroom. Achieving academic success is one of Dr. Haney’s primary focuses as the new vice presi-
dent of academic affairs. Dr. Haney mentioned her love for teaching and working with students on a personal level. “Student success will continue to be the primary focus, but we also want
to extend our reach to the community and continue to build additional partnerships. We will continue to promote cutting edge technology that will contribute positively to curriculum and the educational success of our students as they prepare for advanced degrees and careers,” said Dr. Haney. Dr. Haney’s position will provide her with new means to contribute to student success. In her new position, Dr. Haney will continue to serve as a mentor for students and as an advocate for higher education. Although Dr. Haney is faced with a different level of responsibility, her tenacity and experience will continue to help her maintain a level of excellence consistent with Moraine’s mission statement. “In my new position I have a lot of opportunity with regards to helping students, achieving academic success, and working with the surrounding community,” said Dr. Haney. Dr. Haney will continue to serve the Moraine community and contribute to academic success. Although Dr. Haney’s new responsibilities will prevent her from teaching, Dr. Haney mentioned that she is committed to remaining in contact with students and serve as a mentor for new or retuning students. Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.edu.
Chorale singers go backthrough American history By Dimka Atanassova Staff Writer Moraine Valley’s Academic Music Department opened its Fall season with a tribute to America’s all-time greatest songbook of 1930’s and 1940’s music and recognized its songwriting teams. “The Great American Songbook” concert debuted at the Dorothy Menker Theater and renewed the fourteen-year tradition of Festive Folk Songs and Spirituals. It also included some signature songs due to popular demand such as “Java Jive”, “Blue Tango” and “Mississippi Mud”. Under the artistic baton and entertaining wit of Nicholas Thomas, Music Director, sixty choristers from Moraine Valley Chorale and Chamber Singers (after rehearsing for only six weeks) showcased their musicianship in twelve enticing medleys to their audience’s pleasure. The enthusiastic crowd proved that music from the 1930’s to 1940’s is alive, so freshly conceived with its spontaneity and youthful spirit that refuses to age. A three-generation audience SONGBOOK | page 12
Sixty choristers from the Moraine Valley Chorale and Chamber Singers performed their show “The Great American Songbook“ on Oct. 6 in the Dorothy Menker Theater. The show was a collection of classic American songs. [Michael Frederiksen]
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Dark Summit haunts the south side By Joshua C. Johnson Staff Writer It is human nature to fear that which we do not understand. Fear is a powerful and primordial force that can drive even the sanest of human beings insane. The time has come to face our fears and dance with darkness. Why Halloween of course! And there is no better way to spend the time the leading up to Halloween than visiting haunted houses and getting scared silly. Visiting a haunted house is a classic past time. There is no better time then the present to start getting a look at these living terrors. In 2010, the Summit Park District elected to feature a haunted house during the Halloween season in a local park. Vice President of the Summit Park District Board of Commissioners, Dallis Anderson, brought in the small time production company, Twisted Intentions. The haunted house took about a year of planning and building. In Oct. 2011, the newly formed haunt, named Dark Summit, opened to the general public. The haunted house is now fully run by Twisted Intentions Production.
Shankle has high hopes for the haunt- volunteer at Dark Summit attend Argo runs from 7-11 on Fridays and Satured house and he hopes it will become High School, also seniors may use time days and from 6-10 on Sunday (it will a valued part of the Summit commu- worked here for their mandatory com- also run from 6-10 on the Monday, nity. Shankle is also enthralled that the munity service hours. Martha Gonza- Tuesday and Wednesday of Halloween new-haunted attraction is immensely les, a recent Argo High School gradu- week) Tickets are $10. For more inforscary. ate, used the haunt for service hours mation visit http://twistedintentions“John Shankel and Dan McGrail and said, “It was the most amazing productions.com. put TIP together with the help of their experience of my life.” friends. We hope to bring kids and Dark Summit Haunt is currently Joshua C. Johnson can be contacted at adults together to help build some- open every weekend in October. It johnsonj758@student.morainevalley.com. thing new. Working with the Summit Park District will help us give local kids something new to do, and teach them new things. TIP and Dark Summit Haunt for me, has become something like a family. I enjoy the time I spend with everyone and the new things that I learn from everyone,” said public relations manger of Twisted Intentions, Tina Garcia. The Dark Summit Haunt is a valuable addition to the community. It helps foster a community-spirit. All the actors and workers volunteer their time to for Dark Summit Haunt. It gives teenagers transferable life skills, and helps keep them off the streets. Dark Summit Haunted House is staffed with volunteers. The haunted attraction is a staple in Many of the peoples who the Summit Park District. [Josh Johnson]
MVSA elects officers at recent meeting By Anne Parker Staff Writer On Sept. 25, three members of MVSA were elected to the club’s executive team. MVSA’s new officers include, Liang Chen, Joshua Johnson, and Tabu Knight. Chen was elected secretary, Johnson was elected treasurer, and Knight was elected public relations officer. Each member of the club is charged with the overall success of the club; however, the three newly elected officers are in charge of overseeing the department to which they were elected. While each member has their own title, the work of the group is recognized as a team effort. The roles of the newly elected members are to find solutions to existing issues and work with respective departments to find a solution. MVSA’s goal is to be the voice of the students while providing two-way communication between Moraine’s administration and the students of Moraine Valley. “Challenges exist and it’s our responsibility as MVSA representatives to resolve them,” said Nick Busi, MVSA co-president. “We are constantly in pursuit of ways to improve structure and functioning of the association.” Along with the recent election of ex-
ecutive members the Student Government Association (SGA) and Inter Club Council (ICC) merged to form MVSA. ICC and SGA’s recent merger is due to Dr. Normah Salleh-Barone’s belief that the club will function more efficiently as one entity. “Dr. Salleh-Barone had a direction for us, to focus on quality rather than quantity,” said Busi. Clubs and organizations were affected by this merge in a positive way; each
clubs and organizations can be heard at each MVSA meeting. Challenges facing MVSA were addressed by members of MVSA; including, issues with financial aid and fitness center membership fees. “Because of the opportunity of working together, we are in a position to understand the college and student issues. The next few weeks we will coordinate with the departments to work out a solution,” said Busi. MVSA is now the leading voice for
students, clubs and organizations. In the coming weeks, MVSA will work collaboratively with Moraine’s clubs and organization to assess each charter. Each club and organization is required to apply for a charter; MVSA will help determine which clubs will be chartered and which clubs need to improve their structure. Anne Parker can be contacted at parkera3@student.morainevalley.edu.
MVSA students and staff discuss issues surrounding the Moraine community at their last meeting. Since the merger of SGA and ICC, the club elected officers for the club. [Thomas E. Adamo]
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Blood & Guts: ‘Must see haunted house’ By Anthony Francis Staff Writer Upon entering Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm located in Lockport, IL the scene seemed more reminiscent of green acres than anything else. It was about 4:30 p.m. when I arrived on the property, and happy parents with their children were everywhere, riding on tractors, eating caramel apples, and feeding the animals at the petting zoo. At first I thought I had arrived at the wrong location. Instead, I was a little early; 7:30 p.m. is when the ghosts and goblins come out to play at Statesville. A few hours later the sun began to set and the air seemed to become transfixed as the Statesville staff began setting up for the night crowed. While waiting for the haunted house to open, I was introduced to John LaFlamboy, president and director of Zombie Army Productions, the group in charge of Statesville Haunted Prison as well as many other attractions that run all year-long in the Chicago-land area. LaFlamboy gave me a short tour of the back of house for the production team, the make-up station, the wardrobe department, and finally his office where we began our interview. I asked what got him into all of this in the first place, and why ultimately he got into his current line of work. LaFlamboy reminisced about the
first haunted house he ran in college, and the money they raised for their theater group. LaFlamboy mentioned that his decision to stay in the industry is because the industry is, ‘”Just a different form of show, a different form of entertainment.” After arriving in Chicago, LaFlamboy met Paul Siegel; the man who gave him the opportunity to make the haunted house that would become rated “Best haunted house in Chicagoland” by hauntedhousechicago.com. LaFlamboy and his staff were ranked “Must see Top 25” by Haunted House Magazine. Additionally, Statesville Haunted Prison was ranked by Time Out Chicago and the Red Eye Publication. I also asked him how he feels when his customers come out scared out of their wits, he responded with, “You know what I love it, and I have an equal love for when they come out screaming and when they come out laughing.” He continued, “It’s entertainment, you cannot scare everybody, but you can entertain everyone. The only measuring stick we have is the customers happiness, forget all of the awards we win a lot of awards, that’s great - but it means nothing, the only thing that means anything is our customers walking out saying that they had a great time” I got into the line and the crowed was abuzz with experiences from last year and what we had in store for the night
A sneak peak behind the scenes at Statesville Haunted Prison. Pictured is an actor preparing for the upcoming night of terror. [Statesville Haunted Prison] ahead of us. We got our tickets and were corralled into a gated pen like cattle under the guard-tower; the propane fueled machine gun chattering overhead at the passersby. We were then taken into Statesville where we were introduced to the warden, a demon that rules over the lost souls of his prison like a king. The next half hour was a wonderful and horrific blur of demented clowns, insane surgeons, and a cornucopia of oddities and wonders that will boggle your mind, and curdle your blood. After exiting I thought that it was over, but then was quickly whisked into another line for “the city of the dead” the catacombs where Statesville lays their deceased, but they do not rest. I was taken through claustrophobic spaces, nests of giant spi-
ders and snakes, and finally a den of batpeople. Overall I was left with a euphoric sense of wonder. The vivid characters, the larger than life animatronics, and the mazes of corridors would be home on any Hollywood back lot. This haunt earns my highest recommendation, and is one of the highest quality haunted houses I have ever been to. I believe that anyone would be hard-pressed to find one of it’s like in the Midwest. If you are in the area and need a jolt of fear excitement head to Statesville Haunted prison, and prepare yourself for the scare of a lifetime. Anthony Francis can be contacted at anthonyrobertfranics@gmail.com.
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Shaw returns; named dean of student services By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor Chet Shaw returns to Moraine as the same enthusiastic, outgoing and fun-loving member of student services. This year, however, Shaw takes the top spot in student services, now holding the title, dean of student services. Most students may remember Shaw as the assistant dean of student life and code of conduct, a position now held by Kent Marshall. In August 2011, Shaw left Moraine to take over retention at Elmhurst College. After working at Elmhurst College for almost a year, Shaw has returned to home to Moraine. “First and foremost, I am elated to be back home. Working at Elmhurst College was a great opportunity and I met some great people. When I was at Elmhurst I worked on student retention, which matched my skill-set. I came back to Moraine because of the diverse student population and to help achieve student success here at Moraine,” said Shaw. Shaw’s goals as the new dean of
student services are to help students achieve their academic and professional goals. As the dean of student services Shaw oversees seven different departments: international student affairs, the job resource center, multicultural student affairs, code of conduct and student life, TRIO student support services, TRIO educational talent service, and TRIO upward bound. Each department has its own staff and director. Working collectively as a team is what ensures that Shaw is able to successfully carry out the duties associated with his new role as dean of student services. “I am very fortunate to have great directors, staff and overall leaders in each department. The key to successfully overseeing student services is to work closely with the student services team and for each director to know their areas thoroughly,” said Shaw. One of Shaw’s greatest strengths is his ability to speak with students on a personal level. As the dean of student services one of the main challenges is for Shaw to reestablish himself in the Moraine community. In his new position, Shaw’s main goal is to serve each
student’s needs. “I see challenges as opportunities. I must reestablish myself and have the Moraine community see me in my new role at the College. I feel like the most important and challenging aspect of the position are knowing the details and specifics of each area, department and the culture of each department,” said Shaw. Shaw’s love for Moraine Valley is immense and undoubtedly Shaw Chet Shaw returned to Moraine as the dean of student is a staple in the student services after working at Elmhurst College. [Erica Sinnott] services department. “Moraine as an elite community col- department is in good hands with lege, I feel proud to be a part of Mo- Shaw at the big job. Moraine Valley’s raine Valley. Our goal is to provide board of trustees made an excellent the best services possible to develop choice by hiring Shaw to take over the the whole student, from academics to dean of student services. As we move athletics, and to develop professional forward, Shaw is dedicated to helping skills to help our students after they achieve student success. complete their coursework at Moraine,” said Shaw. Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at soIt’s clear that the student services cial@mvccglacier.com.
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MVCC alumnus remains in higher education By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor Moraine Valley and Glacier alumnus, Laura Weaver, is putting her skills to the test as the senior enrollment coordinator at Deltak Innovation. It is no wonder higher education is Weaver’s passion, during her time at Moraine; Weaver was heavily involved in the Moraine community. While completing her coursework at Moraine, Weaver was a member of The Glacier, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government, Student Ambassadors, and was a member of the award winning, 2005 All-State Academic Team. “My passion lies in the higher education industry and I believe I have found my niche working as an enrollment coordinator for Deltak Innovations,” said Weaver. One of Weaver’s most important involvements at Moraine was working as a Disney College Program College representative. After completing her internship for The Walt Disney Company, Weaver went on to work for the company. In June 2008, Weaver worked for The
Walt Disney Company as the Disney College Recruiting Coordinator. Her duties included the oversight of over 2,000 student files, working closely with Disney’s executives, and assisting with hiring and training employees. “All of my experiences with student life and with The Glacier helped me fin what I wanted to pursue as a career. I found that I wanted to shape college students’ college experience,” said Weaver. As the senior enrollment coordinator at Deltak Innovation, Weaver is responsible for assisting students who wish to earn a master’s or doctorate degree from some of the most prestigious institutions in the country. “My job is to facilitate enrollment for students who want earn a master’s degree or Ph.D. at some of the top schools in the Midwest. We have three major partnerships; my job calls for me to work across all three of our major partnerships to ensure student information is accurate and completed correctly,” said Weaver. During her time at Moraine, Weaver took advantage of many networking opportunities. From student life to The
Glacier, Weaver made many contacts and impressed many of the faculty and staff at Moraine. “I recommend that students take advantage of the networking opportunities at Moraine. A lot of students attend class and go home directly after class. Being involved makes the college experience rich and enjoyable,” said Weaver. Upon completing her coursework at Moraine, Weaver graduated from Illinois State University and is currently working on her Master’s at Lewis University. Weaver is expected to graduate from Lewis in Spring 2013 with a Master’s pertaining thereto her current field. Moraine Valley alumnus, Laura Weaver, is now work“I had a ton of help and ing at Deltak Innovation. [Laura Weaver] support from Ted Powers at The Glacier and the director of student different and there are always new challife. I am so glad I was able to be so in- lenges,” said Weaver. volved at Moraine. I was able to find my true passion, which is higher education. Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at soI love working at Deltak, everyday is cial@mvccglacier.com.
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Moraine prepared in case of emergency By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor At Moraine Valley, students, faculty and staff are able to actively prevent potential hazards by utilizing Moraine’s threat assessment team. In the 1990’s, Moraine Valley’s campus safety and security department became a fullfledged, municipal-style police department. After becoming a fully capable and standalone police department, MVCC police department began to formulate an emergency response plan in the case of a natural disaster, a violent attack, and other potential hazards. “Moraine’s emergency response plan calls for each department at the College to be on the same page in the case of an emergency. At Moraine each department communicates with one another to ensure that students, faculty and staff members are aware of threats and each department is able to adequately respond to threats,” said chief of police, Patrick O’Connor. Moraine’s threat assessment team consists of members from six departments and three main overseers, chief of police, Patrick O’Connor; vice president for student development, Dr. Normah Salleh-Barone; and, dean of counseling services, Joan Wright. O’Connor, Salleh-Barone, and Wright are charged with overseeing representatives of student services, counseling services, human resources, MVCC police department, academic affairs, and disability services. As a team, each department works collaboratively to assess threats and come up with the best course of action to remedy a particular issue of concern. “Moraine Valley had a threat assessment team for so long that we’ve embraced the process and it really ensures the safety of students and all of Moraine’s employees,” said O’Connor. Moraine’s threat assessment team consists of 15-20 individuals who’ve undergone the Illinois Threat Assessment Training Program, which was created by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force and spearheaded by the U.S. Secret Service. “By undergoing training individuals on the threat assessment team are able to properly engage students and employees. The team ensures student and staff safety, provides support to students or staff who are going through tough times outside of the College, and creates an individualized plan to keep students or employees on track and safe,” said O’Connor. By creating a threat assessment team the Moraine Valley community can help keep crime statistics low and prevent violent crime. After the violent and tragic shootings at Virginia
Moraine Valley Chief of Police, Patrick O’Connor, and two other administrators oversee Moraine’s threat assessment team. Moraine’s threat assessment team ensures safety for students and employees at Moraine Valley. [Erica Sinnott] Tech. and Northern Illinois University, colleges and universities around the country have taken a more serious approach to threat assessment and documenting potential threats. O’Connor mentioned that working with the College’s administration has always proved to be productive. Moraine administration has fully supported the efforts of the threat assessment team and the shared concern for student and staff safety is paramount to the success of the College. “Former president of Moraine, Dr. Crowley and current president, Dr. Jenkins, are very concerned with public safety and very committed to ensuring staff and student safety,” said O’Connor. Moraine’s threat assessment team works with students and staff on a confidential basis. Each student or staff member who goes through the process remains anonymous and each individual works with team members to create a plan to achieve success. When assessing an individual, the assessment team determines if a person is able to remain in the Moraine community and how to get the person back on track. Insofar as the individual is competent and capable of remaining in the community, the process leads the individual to a specific department, wherein that department’s professionals undertake the individual’s unique plan and follows up to ensure the issue was resolved. “Our process is not meant to be
punitive, it’s a tool to resolve particular issues and give students and employees a platform to resolve issues at home or in the Moraine community,”
said O’Connor. Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.com.
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Seasoned journalist speaks to students By Anne Parker Staff Writer “Passion for doing what you want drives everything else,” said Alison Moran, sports commentator on WRLR 98.3 FM at an interview she had with students on Oct. 9 in the U building. This motto followed Moran through her time as a young girl when she was not allowed to be on her community’s little league team at six years old because of her gender. She calls herself the pre-Title IX baby, because this amendment was not passed until 1972, and before that women were not granted equal access in sports in educational programs. “Everybody said you’re crazy to see women’s sports,” said Moran. “Women are so perceived as being less strong than men.” However, this is not the case for Moran, who on her blog “Token Female” and in discussions, stresses the importance of women having equal rights as men, especially on the playing field. This past Olympics in London, she feels, has continued to heighten the rise of women’s sports. “I feel that the 2012 London Olympics were, what I call ‘the Title IX Olympics’, since the 2012 Olympics showed the first inkling that women took sports seriously,” said Moran. Along with being the sports com-
mentator on WRLR 98.3 and author of her blog titled “Token Female,” which appears on Chicago Now, Moran was a co-host of the Weekend Sports Report and volunteered to read news stories on KRISS radio for the blind and disabled. Moran mentioned that she is “determined to fight for those who need a voice.” Moran received her bachelor’s in journalism and an Alison Moran is a seasoned journalist who spoke to additional bachelor’s in his- journalism students at Moraine. [Mike Frederiksen] tory from Drake University in Des Moines, IA but says “It is important to get as educated she “loved writing more than anything as you can in a variety of experiences,” in the world.” said Moran. Moran is a die-hard Chicago Cubs As a sportswriter her favorite sport fan. Her inspiration to be a sports to cover is football because of the stratwriter came from her grandmother, egy involved. Her favorite sports overanother fan of the Cubs. Moran be- all are baseball and hockey. She is a fan gan writing a column in high school for of the Chicago Blackhawks, Bears, and the Pioneer Press about the Pet of the Bulls. Along with covering sports stoWeek, and her passion for writing grew ries she loves the opportunity to travel from that point. for her job. Moran has been to many During the discussion Moran took events, including the Capital One Bowl interest in each students’ career plans and the Alamo Bowl. and style of newswriting that they Along with her inspirational stories, want to pursue, such as broadcasting Moran made one thing clear to the stuor sports writing. Moran provided stu- dents and that is there is always “one dents advice, noting that gaining an in- lucky break after another.” ternship and researching the field you plan on following are great steps to get- Anne Parker can be contacted at parting a job that one desires. kera3@student.morainevalley.edu.
STUDENT CLUBS 24 Karat Dance Team Contact Adrienne Stewart at 974-5478. Action, Social & Political Empowerment Contact Anette D’Silva at 974-4023. Alliance of African American Students Contact Alex Elvira at 974-5487. Alliance of Latin American Students Contact Alex Elvira at 974-5487. Anime Club Call 974-5717. Arab Student Union Contact Nina Shoman-Dajani at 608-4349. Art Club Contact Tyler Hewitt at 974-5219. Artistic Metal-Working Contact James Greer at 974-5423. Asian Diversity Contact Wenney Tse at 974-5797. Bass Fishing Contact Rhett Wheeler at 974-4262. College Bowl Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Combat to College Contact Jeremy Kingery at 608-4068. Criminal Justice Club Contact Michelle Furlow at 974-5723. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Club Contact Michael O’Shea at 974-5597. Cyber Security Club Contact Kathleen Hanratty in T520. Cyclone Spinners Contact Maura Vizza at 974-5742. Drama Club Contact Craig Rosen at 974-5432. Down To Dance Contact Cheryl Powers-Rojak in G200. Filmmaker’s Club Contact Dan Pal at (630) 942-2800. Forensics Contact Mike Shannon at 608-4047. Freethought Society Contact Tyler Hewitt at 974-5219. Gay, Lesbian Or Whatever Contact Martha Mazeika, at 608-4320. Glacier Contact Ted Powers 608-4177. Green Club Contact Stephanie Presseller at 974-5412. International Women’s Club Contact Anette D’Silva at 974-4023. International Conversation Partners Contact Elizabeth Boucek at 974-5427. K-Fu Club Contact Courtney Reese at 974-4067. Mastadon Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Meeting, Planning, and Travel Club Contact Mary Beth Walsh at 974-5569. Music Club Contact Tammi Carlson at 974-5636. Muslim Student Association Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353. Operation Snowball- Blizzard Edition Contact Mary Vicich at 974-5418. Peers Educating Peers Contact Klaudia Mallett at 974-5722. Phi Theta Kappa/ Honors Organization Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353. Psychology Club Contact Mitch Baker at (708) 608-4058. Recreation Interdisciplinary Strategy Club Contact Teresa Hannon at 608-4193. Recreation Management/ Recreation Therapy Contact Donna McCauley at 974-5227. Rock Solid Ministry Contact Michael Shannon at (708) 608-4047. Science Club Contact Keith Nabb at 974-5592. Student of Honors (S.H.A.R.P) Contact Ryan Nagle at 974-5679. Ski Club Contact Michael Wade at 974-5594. Student Ambassador Program Contact Alicea Toso at 974-5356. Ultimate Frisbee Contact Jessica Crotty at 974-5281. Women Empowerment Contact Dawn Fry at 974-5717. Xclusive Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.
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Students and staff watch 2012 debates By David Alexander Staff Writer A Presidential debate viewing party designed to allow people in Moraine Valley’s area to view the first Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and his challenger Governor Mitt Romney was held on Oct. 3 in Moraine’s Business and Conference Center. Patch.com - an online nationwide news and information service that focuses on hyper localized community news events - hosted the event. Nick Swedberg, one of the Patch. com organizers, said that one of the reasons behind Patch.com sponsoring the event was because “many people care about the national elections…and there are also issues specific to a [local] area that…will impact people in the community.” Emmanuel Santoyo, a former Student Trustee at Moraine Valley Community College who attended the presidential viewing party, was not sure whom he was going to vote for. Santoyo had this to say before the debate, “I really expect to hear, not
what the candidates have to say about each other but what they are going to say about helping our nation. I want see the economy go up, I want to see where all the money is going and where all the money is going to come from.” This set him apart from most of the other people who were present at the Presidential debate viewing party. People like Edward Payahua who came already sure of whom he was going to vote for, but who attended the debate to “see where both candidates stand on certain topics and to try to educate myself a little more on what is going on.” The attendance at the viewing event was not as high as expected. Less than ten Moraine students were present. The reason likely being the timing of the debate, 8:00 p.m. in the evening, and the fact that most students who were on campus at that time were either in their classes or on their way home. Despite this, the audience that did attend was very well behaved and listened raptly and respectfully as the two presidential candidates slugged it out on stage. There was no heckling for
Moraine’s students and staff watch and discuss the 2012 Presidential debate on Oct. 3 at Moraine’s Business and Conference Center. [Karolina Kawalko] the 90-minute duration of the debate. Although the Presidential debate had a lot of sizzle in it, it failed to impress Emmanuel Santoyo who was still undecided and more disappointed at the end of the event than at the beginning, his reason? Although both presi-
dential candidates did a lot of talking neither of them said anything to address Santoyo’s areas of concern and interest. David Alexander can be contacted at alexanderd45@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Entertainment
Fallon Sweeney Entertainment Editor entertainment@mvccglacier.com
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Moraine Valley’s hidden treasure By Fallon Sweeney Entertainment Editor Hidden amongst the corridors of Moraine Valley’s Center for Contemporary Technology lies a gem unnoticed by many students. Little do they realize what goes on behind closed doors bearing warning signs. The Moraine Valley Artistic Metal Working Club, as well as the metal working program, have been around for a long time but were not chartered until the Spring 2012 semester. The metalworking club that was started for fun and sharing of common interest, while the program was put into place in order to place members into work. The club supports members not only looking to enter into the metal working field, but for those returning to the community college atmosphere from careers in the field. Members range in age from sixteen to eighty years old, proving that those of all ages are welcomed with open arms. The club meetings take place Wednesday nights from 5 to 8 PM. The amount of members in attendance can METAL WORK | page 12
Metal working members create small pieces of art including a small replica of the 45 year heart, a cat made with horseshoes and a small rocking horse that actually rocks back and forth. These are just a few examples of the art made there. [Michael Frederiksen]
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The music of the Carpenters comes to MVCC By Michael Frederiksen Photo Editor Close to You: Music of the Carpenters was a blast from the past in the form of the Carpenters’ distinctive style of melodic, classic rock-and-roll. Lisa Rock’s homage to the late Karen Carpenter was tastefully done, as well as the rest of the band’s instrumentation and backup vocals. Although this band is much larger than the original duo, they certainly do them justice. Because this group wouldn’t exist without inspiration from the original Carpenters duo, they also recognized the untimely death of Karen Carpenter and paid their respects, to her and tried to raise awareness about anorexia, the cause of her death. In front of a sold-out show, the band not only flawlessly covered the Carpenters’ greatest hits and then some but also take the time to converse with the audience, telling anecdotes about themselves and the original band. They encourage the audience to participate by clapping or even singing along with their most well-known songs. “We’ve Only Just Begun” was a num-
Lisa Rock and guitarist Justin Boller bring back the magic of the sound of Karen Carpenter’s signature sound with their show “Close to You” which is one of the many cover shows that their band performs. [Michael Frederiksen] ber played early in the set, and for good reason. It described the mood inside the Dorothy Menker theater like no other song could. Lisa Rock’s ability to hit the lower notes with her voice proved to be just
as captivating as the original Carpenter. When the music starts, there’s no discerning between the two. Although the style ranges from smooth rock to adult contemporary, their distinctive style shines through.
Throughout the show, all the hits were covered, from “We’ve only Just Begun,” to of course “Close to You.” Michael Fredericksen can be contacted at photo@mvccglacier.com.
Lightning strikes Time traveling assasins
By Ania Tomaszewski Staff Writer
When a college couple comes to mind, few would think to form a band. Even fewer would actually make it, still handin-hand. Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino started in Brooklyn, New York City and met at Pratt Institute while Johnson was studying film and Schifino was studying Illustration. The band forming was an initial surprise to them. They weren’t planning on it but because Matt wanted to learn how to play keyboard and Kim wanted to learn drums, it worked out. The couple later ended up experimenting with different lyrics and sounds. They just went with it as they progressed. People heard about them and they started doing shows. The band has four albums so far. The names are “Matt and Kim,” “Grand,” “Sidewalks” and “Lightning.” Their new album, called “Lightning” came out on Oct. 2. This album has some sadness to it because it was written and recorded in their old apartment. They wanted to say goodbye and just work by themselves. The album takes a few different turns throughout the songs. A roller coaster of emotions takes listeners from happy and full of energy to depressed and gloomy then back again. “Lightning” begins with “Let’s Go,” a very uplifting song that makes you literally want to get up and go. The song is very catchy and exciting. However, after
that the album takes a turn and goes downhill in the mood department. Some songs get a little redundant and noisy. The songs “Now” and “I said” contain the title as most of the lyrics. A child could honestly make up “It’s Alright” but it has a ring about it that is upbeat. The song “Tonight” lets the album shout out its love for New York, while
Matt & Kim’s newest album “Lightning” explores deeper emotions. [Fader Label] making you want to dance and party at the same time. Lightning doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the style that Matt and Kim have stuck to. However, this album maybe missing a few key touches to make the listening worthwhile. Ania Tomaszewski can be contacted at tomaszewskia6@student.morainevalley. edu.
By Jessie Fleming Staff Writer
In 2072, time travel has been reached, breached, banned by a fearful government and taken advantage of by powerful organized crime lords. Joe (Joseph Gordon Leavitt) is a hit man who lives 30 years before that, Joseph-Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis face off as present in 2044, where murder is and future versions of the same person. [Tristar Pictures] easier to commit and victims from the future mob are sent to pares for a showdown with his future be erased from existence with a bag self to close his loop and secure his over their head in an empty field. brief, luxurious, and meaningless life. 2044 is a bleak dystopia where Joe “Looper” may be a sci-fi movie, but makes a living in silver, saving up to time travel is by no means the crux of leave his life of crime and move to Par- this film. There is just enough sci-fi in is. As a Looper, Joe is destined to even- this movie to make the futuristic world tually close his own loop, and murder and plot believable, yet untrustworthy, his future self for a promise of gold to the viewer. Writer and director Rian bricks and 30 more years of partying, Johnson uses clever, well-paced diaexpensive cars, and high-end drugs in logue to support action that surrounds a world where many barely survive. the identity crisis of the main characBut accepting his fate isn’t nearly ter, both young and old. as hard as acting upon it, as his latJoe’s struggle of his younger self carest mark is finally his future self rying out his destiny and his older self (Bruce Willis), who evades suicide and attempting to change it is a mind-bendprompts a manhunt for, well, himself. ing escapade that transcends genre and Older Joe is on a mission to change the will leave movie-goers feeling enlightfuture by murdering three children, ened, confused, and in need of a second one who will grow up to be a powerful watch, if not to understand the movmobster. ie, then to give it more appreciation. As luck or rather destiny would have it, young Joe knows one of the chil- Jessie Fleming can be contacted at flemdren, a telekinetic mutant, and pre- ingj38@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Tim Burton takes on ‘Frankenweenie’ By Erica Sinnott Editorial Assistant As Halloween approaches, there are many scary movies to choose from. Disney came out with a kid-friendly horror movie, Frankenweenie. Tim Burton directs Frankenweenie (rated PG). Burton is also known for directing such hits as “Alice in Wonderland,” “Beetlejuice,” “Edward Scissorhands,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Corpse Bride.” Working with Burton on the soundtrack is songwriter Danny Elfman, who has also written the music for all but five of his movies. Frankenweenie features the voice talents of Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder, and Martin Landau. Something that makes Frankenweenie unique is the fact that it isn’t regular animation; it is stop-motion animation. Stop-motion animation is a technique used to give inanimate objects the appearance of motion by slightly adjusting each object, capturing it, then slightly adjusting it a little more. Another attribute that makes Frankenweenie unique is it is presented in black and white. Frankeenweenie follows Victor Fran-
kenstein, a 10-year-old boy who lives in the town of New Holland and loves his dog Sparky, science and making films. Other characters include his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein, Mr. Burgemeister, the mayor of New Holland and the Frankenstein’s next door neighbor, Mr. Rzykruski, the science teacher who inspires Victor and various classmates. Mr. Rzykurski mentions the science fair which Victor immediately wants to participate in. However, his father says he can do it under one condition: he must join the baseball team. Victor agrees in order to do something he truly loves. Unfortunately, peril strikes at the baseball game. Sparky is watching his master play, only to wriggle loose from his leash and run after a home run ball to bring back to Victor. In doing so, Sparky gets run over by a car. At school Mr. Rzykurski tells the class how even when dead the body will still respond to electrical impulses. He proves this by demonstrating on a frog, which gives Victor an idea for his experiment. Victor successfully brings Sparky back to life. Unfortunately, the nefarious Edgar sees Sparky and threatens to tell ev-
10-year-old Victor Frankenstein is a young mad scientist at heart, taking fate and turning it into a chance to bend the rules of science. [Disney] eryone what he has seen. Victor tries to reproduce the experiment with Edgar but as he finds out later, it has a different result when there is no love. Although successful, Edgar still goes and tells everybody, which eventually leads to the children bringing back various dead creatures and pets. As they reproduce Victor’s experi-
ment, everything goes awry. Monsters rampage throughout the city. Victor is able to find a way to kill them all, but Sparky also dies again. Right when you think all hope is lost, you see Sparky wag his tail again. Erica Sinnott can be contacted at sinnotte@student.morainevalley.edu.
12 SONGBOOK | continued from page 1 appreciated many memorable compositions with jazzy beats, rhythmic syncopation and piquant sound effects. Their reactions and involvement proved that wistfulness, romantic lyrical lines, charm and tenderness have not dissipated with time. Right from the first renditions, “All Aboard” and “Sing, Sing, Sing” the choristers, the nine faculty member instrumentalists, and the patrons joined in corporate celebration of life, love, and
METAL WORK | continued from page 9 range from 4 or 5 people to between 16 and 20, depending on respective schedules. There’s always at least one teacher on staff in T813. Member, lab aide and (soon to be) Vice President Jim Slager and welding teacher Lisa Moran spoke for the club and program as well as their members in an interview with the Glacier. The nature of metalworking is the history behind it coming to life in present day; it is the oldest form of making things. Members see themselves “continuing that saga,” says Lisa Moran. Some may wonder what kind of effect metalworking has on the world around it. It affects the general public in ways those uninvolved fail to realize. From hospitals to classrooms, cell phones to piercing jewelry, automobiles to desks and chairs, anything that is welded or soldered together have roots in metalworking. Any Moraine student can see for themselves the fruits of the club’s labors by looking outside the T building; there stands the “heart” of Moraine Valley, signifying 45 years of service, education and dedication to the community. The metalworking department looks to become more involved with other departments on campus in order to widen their artistic (as well as network) horizons. The club (as well as the program) welcomes students “of all walks of life.” Students with a range of special needs are welcomed to metalworking. When asked if they had a particular message for prospective members, Jim Slager said, “Never limit yourself” while Lisa Moran said, “Don’t knock it ‘til you try it.” They both encourage prospective members to come visit with an open mind and a willingness to “get their hands dirty.” Not only does participation in the club look great on your transcripts and resumes, but will benefit job seekers looking to enter into a career field. The best part of the whole experience? Lisa Moran and Jim Slager told me it was “working with your hands and being able to get dirty.” Fallon Sweeney can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.
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music with these best-known and beloved songs. It was “De-Lovely and “Who Could Ask For Anything More?” as Cole Porter’s and Ira and George Gershwin’s songs respectively say. The audience was transported into the romantic atmosphere of “Long Ago And Far Away”, “Blue Tango” and “You Make Me Feel So Young” and experienced an exciting high voltage with the energetic and humorous “A Good Old Melody” medley incorporating “Put Another Nickel In,”
“‘Round and Around,” “Music! Music! Music!” Permanent Chorale’s narrator and MVCC faculty member, Jeanne Vaughn’s readings and long-time piano accompanist Beverly Holts’ keyboard techniques contributed greatly to the concert’s success. The first date with The Great American Songbook at Moraine’s Theater concluded majestically with Irvin Berlin’s “America” and Berta and Sonia Poorman’s “Stars and Stripes” med-
leys. During the last chords, to the delight of the devotees, the choristers waved miniature national flags. There is no doubt that the show magnetized and enchanted the Moraine audience. The next date for the traditional Merry Christmas Concert is on Saturday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Please get your tickets ordered ahead of time as this performance is almost always sold-out. Dimka Atanassova can be contacted at dimka68@yahoo.com.
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The grand return of the ‘Heroes of Olympus’ By Luke Langlois Staff Writer Rick Riordan returns with yet another action packed and fun filled Greek Mythology book, “The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena.” Continuously, Riordan creates a world that make the reader feel like the events happening could be going on right now. Riordan uses technology and ideas from the 21st century and incorporates educational Greek myths that hold true to the original myth. The Percy Jackson series, which consisted of five books, were about a Greek mythological demigod (child of a god and a mortal) camp centered on the main character respectfully named Percy Jackson, the son of the sea god Poseidon. The prior two Heroes of Olympus books were generally about the connection between Roman and Greek mythology. Each book introduced three characters that would be involved in the great prophecy that could change the entire world. The previous book, “The Son of Neptune,” left readers off interested in what will happen when both the Roman half-blood camp and the Greek
demigod camp meet on good terms for the first time ever in history. “The Mark of Athena” centers around eight total characters: a mix of Greek demigods, Roman heroes, and an old satyr, half man half goat, that likes to yell, “DIE!” Percy Jackson has been a lead character, or at least mentioned, in almost all of Riordan’s books. From book one, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” where he was just learning his new powers and only 12 years old, to “The Mark of Athena,” now over 17 years old. Percy is forced to switch places with the leader of the Roman camp and his memories are erased except for his girlfriend’s name, Annabeth Chase. Now, being reunited with Annabeth, all his memories are starting to flood back. Piper McLean is the daughter of the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite. Piper has been working on her relationship with Jason Grace. All the memories that she thought were with Jason were not real but something completely predictable happened: they ended up liking each other anyway. Most demigods are diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, however Leo Valdez is more scatter-
brained than any other. This mechanical genius is the son Hephaestus the god of the forge and blacksmithing. Leo and his bunkmates built the powerful ship The Argo II, which was to fly the demigod team to the Roman camp, Camp Jupiter. Annabeth Chase, the daughter of the goddess Athena, has been searching for her boyfriend Percy Jackson for six months with no luck. When finally finding a lead, she is visited by her mother but something is different about her. She forces Annabeth to take a quest to avenge Athena for the Romans ignorance. Annabeth, Percy, Piper, and Leo are the main narrators of “The Mark of Athena.” The narrators are joined by Hazel Rick Riordan’s newest addition to the Percy Jackson: The Heroes of Olympus series. [Disney Hyperion] Levesque, Frank Zhang, Jason Grace, and the psywill not be published for another year. chotic satyr Coach Gleeson Hedge. Riordan creates another story that keeps the reader on their toes and left Luke Langlois can be contacted at lanin anticipation for the next book that gloisl@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Rebel Wilson’s newest is almost ‘Perfect’
By Anne Parker Staff Writer
With some memorable laughs and awkward moments, Pitch Perfect is better than expected. Behind the ridiculous humor it leaves audiences with the ubiquitous message: be yourself. Like past films such as “The House Bunny” or “Sydney White,” the movie carries the ideal that in college young people already know who they are and have special qualities that make them unique from everyone else. There are several characters such as Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), and Benji (Ben Platt) who have the confidence and vibe that says, “I am who I am and I’m okay with it,” an important quality that young people shouldn’t be afraid of. “Pitch Perfect” follows Beca, a new student at Barden University, whose dream is to be a DJ and produce music. Checking out the clubs of the school she meets Aubrey (Anna Camp) and Chloe (Brittany Snow), members of The Barden Bellas. The Barden Bellas are a group of female a cappella singers who have been left with the job of
Beca (Rebel Wilson) and Aubrey (Anna Camp) practice their singing skills in preparation for their face off with the men’s group Trouble Tones. [Universal Pictures] finding a group of girls who meet the requirements (“bikini body ready”) but unfortunately the girls have no such luck and recruit some musical misfits. Through some unpleasant persua-
sion and a promise from her dad, Beca decides to join. With much needed practice and an upbeat sing-off, the girls prepare to redeem themselves to try and beat the regional winning male group the Trouble Tones. However,
uptight Aubrey holds the group down to the usual and boring routine, which gives Beca the chance to introduce her DJ style and mash up of pop hits. Fat Amy makes the movie with some witty and hilarious one-liners which include her being burrito bombed and her idea of how to exercise. Surprisingly, Elizabeth Banks, who was also a producer of the film, makes an appearance. She and John Michael Higgins play Gail and John, announcers at the music group competitions. Together they harmlessly joke at the groups and at themselves, but wind up with good laughs from the audience. It’s a good thing that the music and choice of songs were harmonious because there were some obvious editor’s mistakes that unfortunately were overlooked during the final dance number. The songs are modern that everyone can relate to, and fans of “Glee” will be happy that the favorite technique of mash-ups was used. Overall “Pitch Perfect” is a fun and energized film that will leave moviegoers with its songs stuck in their heads. Anne Parker can be contacted at parker3a@student.morainevalley.edu.
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By Jessica Fleming Staff Writer A natural step for many Moraine Valley students is transferring to a 4-year university or college to continue their education. However, this process can be stressful and confusing. Luckily the academic advising center holds a transfer fair every year to introduce students to over 45 institutions from across the country. The Transfer Fair was held this past Oct. 10 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the gymnasium (building G.) Around fifty 4-year institutions were represented and open for inquiries from Moraine Valley students into transfer policies, as well as information on majors, financial aid and housing. Local institutions such as Saint Xavier University and Trinity Christian College had representatives at the transfer day, along with numerous Chicago-area schools including The University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, and Chicago State University. Out of state colleges available for transfer information included Valparaiso University, The University of Tam-
pa, and Northern Michigan University. Many of the institutions represented - such as DePaul University - also do on the spot admissions throughout the year at Moraine Valley. Zoe Owens was a recruitment specialist with Southern Illinois University (SIU) at the Transfer fair. She mentioned a program at SIU called the dual admission program, which assists community college students planning to transfer to the four year university in choosing transferable classes towards their intended major. “We like to stay in contact with our community colleges,” said Owens. Tina Carney-Simon has been a part of Moraine’s transfer fair for many years. She noted that in previous years, the fair was held outside the library and drew around 1500 students; now held in the gym, that number has been cut in half. “More students should know about this opportunity,” said CarneySimon. The transfer fair has been held for over thirty years at Moraine and is an excellent opportunity for students to interact with available four year colleges to continue their learning. The fall edition of the “Transfer
Moraine Valley students explore all the Transfer Fair has to offer in the Moraine Valley Gym on Oct. 10. Many local college were on hand to give student info. [Erica Sinnott] Times” was also available to students, detailing colleges and universities that are transfer-friendly. The paper is available online at transfertimes.com The transfer fair is a part of college transfer day along with college night, an event open to not only Moraine students, but to high school students and adult learners. This event is held once a year in the fall, and another transfer day for private institutions is held in
the spring on campus, and hosts about thirty, four-year institutions. Students interested in consulting a counselor at Moraine about continuing their education at a four-year university or college should meet with an academic advisor in the advising center in building S, room S201. Jessica Fleming can be contacted at flemingj38@student.morainevalley.edu.
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