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Remedial classes; an effective remedy?

By David Stroth Staff Writer

Statistically, 28 to 40 percent of all first time undergraduates will find themselves in a remedial class. That rate has been found to be nearly 60 percent for students entering community colleges.

Of those that do need one or more remedial classes, more than half of the students never complete the classes, and less than 25 percent earn a degree or certificate within 8 years.

Why is this, and what is Moraine Valley Community College doing about it?

First, the average remedial student tends to be older. Being several years removed from their high school classes, their scores suffer. Faced with taking a number of classes that they are not getting credit for, and being away from income they are accustomed to earn-

ing, many students give up before completing the remedial courses and continuing work.

Poverty can play a dual role in the college completion crunch.

First, students coming out of poorer neighborhoods do not get the same quality education as their more well to do peers.

Secondly, money comes into play, as each remedial course is three or more credit hours of tuition, plus books. This can add thousands of dollars to the overall cost of a degree.

One additional problem facing all remedial students is time. Students come to school expecting to get an associates degree in two years and then enroll in a four-year college the next fall. Depending on how many remedial classes students have to take, this may be hard to accomplish.

In addition to the required remedial classes, all associate degrees and most certificates

require a college level math and communications course. A problem is that students cannot take those classes until they pass necessary math courses.

This causes students to take more semesters of classes and can put off graduation and educational goals.

Moraine Valley is working with all of the district high schools and their counselors to better prepare students for college, without the need for remedial classes. High schools still encourage their students to study for and take the ACT test, as a score of 20 or above will propel the student into college credit courses right away. Given a poor result from the ACT test, students are now able to take practice Compass exams, and in some cases, take extra courses in the areas of need while still in high school.

Kipp Cozad, Coordinator of REMEDIAL | page 6

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Future for steelworkers Board of Trustees Annual budget hearing held

By David Alexander Staff Writer

Neil Barker speaking with prospective “Steelworker for the Future” student. [Kristin Schraer]

By Ciara Barnett Copy Editor

Joining forces with Moraine Valley Community College, ArcelorMittal now offers a “Steelworker for the Fu- program for electrical and meture” is a new program offered chanical students. at Moraine Valley, with immeArcelorMittal is the largdiate job opportunities during est steel company in the school and upon graduation. world, with multiple facilities

throughout the United States and presence in over 60 countries. Over the next few years, thousands of steel workers will retire, and ArcelorMittal is looking for new employees.

Integrated Systems TechSTEELWORKERS | page 2

Moraine Valley Community College students who live out of district but work for a tax paying business located in district are eligible to pay the same rates as in-district students.

Bob Sterkowitz, Chief Financial Officer clarified this during his state of the finances presentation at the college’s public hearing on the budget a monthly September Board of Trustees meeting held Tu day, September 17, 2013.

The CFO explained that the reasoning behind why out-ofdistrict students employed by in district businesses can pay the same rates as in-district students is because in district businesses pay taxes that help to support MVCC. These

businesses receive in-district student rates for employees, unconcerned with any given employees’ residential zip code.

The CFO told the board that Moraine Valley gives out annual waivers of approximately eight million dollars to meriting students such as ex-service men and incoming high school students involved in honors programs.

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution allowing the CFO, Bob Sterkowitz, to serve as a Trustee on the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus Board.

In his report, Trustee John Coleman explained that the Moraine Valley Foundation will be creating an Alumni Hall of Fame.

Coleman revealed that a full MEETING | page 6

IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT FPAC hosts MOMIX: Botanica performance SOCIAL PAGE 1

SPORTS Cyclone Volleyball improves their record to 17-5 .

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FEATURES Zombies invade the Moraine Valley Fall Fest SOCIAL PAGE 6

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STEELWORKERS | from front page nology students will be prepared for steelmaking through hands-on training and learning in the classroom. Students can also participate in a paid internship.

“ArcelorMittal is very excited about the new partnership with Moraine Valley,” said Gary Norgren, Division Manager and local business owner. “The response from the school administration has been overwhelming. Ryen Nagle, Panas Hadjimitsos, and Neil Barker have been strong advocates for getting

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the program going at Moraine Valley.”

The “Steelworker for the Future” program takes approximately 2.5 years to complete. Graduates will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree. On average, an hourly steelworker earns income of $90,000 a year, including benefits. Whether students choose mechanical, electrical, or even operation management, ArcelorMittal is hiring.

“The partnership between Moraine Valley and ArcelorMittal would not have been possible, especially in such a short timeframe, without the passion-

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ate commitment by Jermaine Ford,” Norgren said.

Two eight-week internships offer students the chance to work with a mentor to develop craft skills, in addition to earning over $19 dollars an hour.

“Everyone that goes through this program, ArcelorMittal is giving a job to,” said Jermaine Ford, Business Services Consultant for Moraine Valley.

If students would like to take their Associates elsewhere, the program is designed to provide skills and experi-

Contributing Staff David Alexander Jean Cruz Amira Chafai Kassandra Esparza Karina Junco Karl Mirusky Dayana Reyes Sanchez Megan Roberts Kristin Schraer David Stroth Special Contributors Bill Droel - Campus Minister Noor Salah - Student Trustee

ence desired by employers and manufacturers. After completing and passing the examination, students can take the final steps within the hiring process for ArcelorMittal, such as an interview and background check.

Contact Neil Barker, IST Program Coordinator at 708-974-5635, or barkern4@morainevalley.edu for more information regarding the program or for an application.

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IN BRIEF

Buddy Guy performance Buddy Guy, a familiar voice of Chicago blues, will be gracing Moraine Valley with his talents on Saturday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Menker Theater. With a face inside the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and a six-time Grammy winner, Buddy Guy is sure to put on a show you don’t want to miss. Fine and Performing Arts Center members and subscribers, and Moraine Valley staff can buy tickets today. Contact (708) 974-5500 or visit the Box Office inside Building F for more information.

Career Paths and Coffee Do you know someone looking to go back to school, or maybe looking to start school as an adult learner? Tell them about Moraine Valley’s Career Paths and Coffee event where they can join others who are starting college for the first time, updating skills to re-enter the workforce, preparing for their GED, or returning to complete a degree or professional certificate.

These free Adult Information Sessions educate individuals on course options, enrollment, financial aid, and more.

No RSVP is required. Moraine Valley’s Main Campus hosts these events in Building S, Room S117A at 10 a.m. or

6 p.m. on October 9, November 20, and December 4. The Southwest Education Center, located at 17900 S. 94th Avenue, Tinley Park, offers Career Paths and Coffee at 6 p.m. on October 23 and December 11. The Moraine Valley Education Center at Blue Island, located at 12940 S. Western Avenue holds the event at 6:30 p.m. on October 16 and December 11.

Telescope viewings Attention, astronomy lovers of all ages: Moraine Valley hosts monthly open viewing nights for students and the general public. Telescope Viewings allow for a close glimpse at the stars.

Hosted by Tom McCague, retired associate professor and department chair of Biology at Moraine Valley, groups are encouraged to meet at the Jack Bradley Observation Deck at the far western end of campus. If you have binoculars, you’re encouraged to bring them. A viewing is to be held on Friday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. Contact College and Community Relations at (708) 974-5375 for more information.

On campus job opportunity Students looking for an opportunity to work on campus, The Health and Fitness Center is looking for student employees. Those interested should

attend one of the mandatory three student information sessions located inside the U Building, Room U111.

The three sessions are scheduled for October 14 at 2 p.m., October 15 at 5 p.m., and October 16 at 5 p.m.

Halloween treats for sale Support the Honors Program student club by purchasing gourmet caramel apples (with and without nuts). Proceeds from the Caramel apple sale will fund a course trip to Philadelphia over spring break. Apples will cost $3.50 each and chocolatecovered caramel apples will cost $5.50. The apples are handmade by Dan’s Homemade Candies. Order by October 10 and recieve your apples between October 22-24. To order, contact Alicea Toso, Jeremy Shermak or Mary Barney. Cash and checks will be accepted, payable to Moraine Valley, and should be sent to Toso in U208.

No restroom access The rest rooms in Building D are closed. The City of Palos Hills is working on a leak in the water main.

A time for the repairs has not been given. All other campus building rest rooms are operational. The patience of students, faculty, and staff are appreciated while repairs are underway.

Pumpkin Contest Students, faculty, and staff groups are encouraged to decorate a pumpkin for the Library’s annual Pumpkin Contest. However, one of the major rules that must be followed: no carving the pumpkins. There is no entry fee. Pumpkins and their decorations are donated to the contest and can be purchased for $15 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Votes sell for 25-cents each or five for $1. Pumpkins will remain for viewing in the Library until Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. The announcement of winners will be on the same date and time. Pumpkin drop-off will begin Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Moraine Valley Library Student Scholarship Fund. For more information call Terra Jacobson at (708) 974-5467, or email her at jacobsont6@morainevalley.edu.

Tuition payments due Students on the payment plan must pay the third tuition payment

by Tuesday, October 8 for the fall 2013 semester. Payments can be made in the Cashier’s Office, S105.

For more information on office hours or if you are interested in learning about the different payment plans offered by Moraine Valley, call the Cashier’s Office at (708) 974-5715.

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Rich Martinez, Construction Manager for The Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center updates members on construction status. [Kristin Schraer] MEETING | from front page 85 percent of Moraine Valley’s staff make contributions to the Moraine Valley Foundation, which is the arm of the college that grants scholarships to students.

State Representative Kelly Burke addressed the Board of Trustees meeting and explained that, despite financial woes the state is going through, Illinois manages to “ hold the line on the MAP grant and actually increase funding” for the MAP grant.

Representative Burke stated that

Illinois is among a small handful of states that actually provide parallel state funding, in tandem with the Pell Grant and other federally funded educational programs for students in tertiary education nationwide.

The state representative explained that the legislative is working on a bill aimed at easing the pension burden on organizations. The bill encourages institutions such as Moraine Valley to rehire former employees.

On the former employee front was John Bracha. Bracha is a fulltime Mo-

REMEDIAL | from front page Tutoring and Literacy at Moraine Valley, is knowledgeable of two new programs at Moraine Valley.

The first, initiated by Cozad, involves taking the Compass test itself; Students are then tutored by other students and staff while taking a sample exam similar to the Compass. This makes the students more familiar with the test and therefore more comfortable taking the real test. Students are given some sample problems to take home. Students are then encouraged to come back and see any tutor for help with questions they might be having trouble with. This program also helps Moraine Valley’s foreign student population that often possess the necessary math skills but struggle with the structure of the test, because all of the math questions involve word problems in English.

The other new program at Moraine is

called a “bridge program” run in part by Jeff Carpenter in the Tutoring Department. Students that score on the cusp of qualifying, for example, Com 101, can attend mandatory tutoring sessions in exchange for being allowed to skip on to Com 101. This summer, all students who made this program received either an A or B letter grade in Com 101. The result is amazing considering the accelerated summer curriculum.

Students interested in either program can drop by Room B260 or contact Andrea Brazausky at brazauskya@morainevalley.edu or call (708) 608-4151. In addition to these programs, students are allowed to take the Compass test more than once. Contact Robert Palagi, M.S., LPC, NCC in the Testing Center at 708974-5513 for more information.

raine Valley patrol officer scheduled to retire at the end of September. Bracha was presented in front of the Board of Trustees for one final farewell.

Bracha, according to Moraine Valley Police Chief Pat O’ Connor, retired from the State Highway department and arrived late to the policing business.

Bracha has been with the College’s

police department since 2000. Bracha will be retiring under the college’s 65 years of age mandatory age ceiling policy for police officers. In the words of Chief Pat O’ Connor, “He will be missed.”

Ciara Barnett can be contacted at copyeditor@mvccglacier.com.

David Alexander can be contacted at alexanderd45@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at MVCC

By William Lukitsch Entertainment Editor This semester, 1190 students of Moraine’s student body received a letter in the mail; an offer to join the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.

Moraine Valley’s chapter, Alpha Iota Lambda offered an open house on September 19, giving curious students an idea of what to expect from PTK. Students that complete 12 credit hours at an accredited junior college and exhibit academic excellence by maintaining a 3.5 GPA, are given the opportunity to join Phi Theta Kappa.

It is the largest and most prestigious honors organization of all national community colleges and it is the largest organization present at Moraine Valley.

Phi Theta Kappa is based on four core values: fellowship, service, scholarship and leadership.

With chapters reaching all over the world, members have a common title they can take pride in. PTK offers a vast network of members and being a part of that can be extremely helpful to anyone through college and beyond.

Aside from dedication to study, Phi

Theta Kappa members are encouraged to participate in a multitude of local service programs. Name a local charity; chances are PTK has been involved. One of the many interesting charities, Project Care, is dedicated to helping students in need right here at Moraine. From community food drives to local animal shelters, PTK is dedicated to serving our community.

PTK wants it’s members to be scholarly, to engage in intellectual conversation, and to learn new and exciting things through study and exPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society officers convenea after their meeting. [Erica Sinnott] perience.

Members also have the opThe open house was held at the Mo- able; they transcend the value of dolportunity to organize committees, and raine Valley Business and Conference lars and cents. Members of the Alpha take on leadership roles as Officers.

Center. Personal testimonies of PTK Iota Lambda chapter have the opporTaking the reigns, getting involved officers, as well an educational video tunity to make their college experience and assuming responsibility teaches from the PTK headquarters in Missis- a rewarding one. members skills that can’t be learned by sippi demonstrated the value of parThe relationships make memories sitting in class. ticipation and commitment. that will last a lifetime and give an exPTK offers scholarships to students If eligible students still want to join ceptional college experience to excepexclusive to the organization. Reward Phi Theta Kappa and haven’t yet done tional college students. for academic excellence and outstand- so, they the opportunity to do so by ing leadership are offered to encourage October 18. In short, rewards for join- William Lukitsch can be contacted at enstudents to finish college. ing this organization are immeasur- tertainment@mvccglacier.com.

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Do Americans have enough leisure time?

“The issue is not necessar-

By Jayne Joyce Views Editor

“Americans on average have 14

ily what you choose to do to in

days of vacation per year. The

your free time, but how your

number however falls considering

choice allows you to process the

that one third of American work-

stress of daily responsibilities.”

ers don’t fully use vacation time.”

By Connor Reynolds Layout Editor

Americans are disillusioned to think they don’t have enough free time, but American’s as a whole do not have enough leisure time. The reasons are deeply the reality is that they experience leisure more often than not. rooted and as such have become just another part of the American culture, which They are seen going out to eat and drink with friends. It is evident every time differs from the rest of the world. one attends sold out sporting events or concerts. Americans even spend money Americans find themselves with a lack of leisure time comparatively to the rest to see personal fitness trainers, attend yoga classes, and register for programs at of the world because the United States stands alone in their lack of a paid vacation their local park district. policy. The US is the only industrialized country in the world with no legally manThe truth is that leisure time is being sought out by people of all ages. Specifi- dated annual leave. For reference, the UK has the least mandated annual leave of any cally, older adults and the growing baby boomer generation are seeking novel ex- European nation with 24 days. periences during their free time. 78 million Americans born between the years Americans on average have 14 days of vacation per year. The number however of 1946 and 1964 demand recreation, ranging from extreme sports and work- falls considering that one third of American workers don’t fully use vacation time. outs to quality time with their favorite albums.

175 million days of vacation will be left on the table every year.

In general, most Americans have no problem articulating their busy schedule Especially in today’s economic climate workers are fearful of being anything less and chances are their qualms are valid. However, than an ideal employee. Aside from workers workindividuals fail to recognize how they choose to ing more hours per year on average than any other spend their time in-between mandated tasks. industrialized nation the culture of employment has One classic example of incorporating leisure time dictated that Americans bring their work home with is playing games on cell phones or keeping in them. In this age of technology with the advances in touch with friends via text messages and social logistics and the ubiquitous nature of smartphones, media.

American’s are expected to essentially be on call even Of course this example may offer temporary when their daily hours end. relief or distraction from an important meeting All these numbers are irrelevant without looking or a challenging lecture, but does it provide a true at the actual results of such a system. The general besense of freedom? lief is that by working constantly and taking as little Technology has actually increased an individtime of as possible contributes to higher efficiency ual’s ability to engage in leisure time, but why do and greater production. However Europeans on aversome still feel they have no time to themselves? age are more productive on a per hour basis. So while The issue is not necessarily what you choose to American’s are busy working longer hours, they’re do to in your free time, but how your choice allows not working more efficiently. you to process the stress of daily responsibilities.

All this contributes to the illusion of choice. In the Leisure is intended to provide one with a sense “homeland of freedom” a worker has the right to find of purpose, relaxation, and restoration. The acwork elsewhere, and work less and save more time tual term leisure is based the Latin word licere for leisure. They have that freedom just as much as meaning “to be allowed”. a student has the right to not do their homework.

Think back to childhood and playing games with other children. Graphic by Kristopher Torres In the context of the system in place all workers are expected to be Without those opportunities for socialization and recreation, the hypercompetitive workhorses in a constant battle for the ability to child may experience difficulties communicating with his/her peers, which may move upward in their employment. To try and achieve reasonable amounts of time affect other areas of development. away from work is billed as lazy and unproductive.

Leisure gives individuals a sense of mastery and increases intrinsic motivaAccording to polls done on PGi.com 35% of workers return from extended vacation. Simply engaging in recreation without an external reward has been linked tion time feeling more productive and more willing to work. 91% believe vacation to higher levels of self-esteem and learning. time brings them closer to loved ones.

Experiencing a steady balance among work, school, family, and one’s personal So the crux of the issue is the fundamental tenements of our American society. life is an art. With the use of expanding technologies, individuals are able to Should we be constantly working with the mantra of work hard and play later? Or implement more effective strategies to feel in control of their free time. Partici- should we as human beings be willing pursue a reasonable working experience while pating in leisure activities of personal choice allows is the only way to maximize working more efficiently for less hours? Shouldn’t we be allowed to earn our cake one’s quality of life. and then eat it too?

Jayne Joyce can be contacted at views@morainevalley.edu.

“No, people have different hours at work which makes it diffucult to have free time.”

-Jithu Mathew

“Yes, it’s a free country and you can divy up your free time how you want.”

-Chris Gill

Connor Reynolds can be contacted at layout@mvccglacier.com.

“No,being a college student it’s hard to find free time with work and school.”

-Christina Buszek

“People have enough time if they know how to prioritize thier time effectively.”

-Jazime Parker

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VIEW FROM THE HILL | BILL DROEL | MVCC CAMPUS MINISTER

A distinction between one’s private faith and public life evolved only in the past 400 years. In the Middle Ages religion was the same thing as one’s workaday environment. View from the Hill offers some general types of today’s relation between one’s faith and one’s public life in the United States. These types can apply to students, hospital workers, teachers, businesspeople, politicians and others. They apply to people who belong to a religion and sometimes surprisingly to those who do not.

One: Traditional Style. People of this type assume that religion is the basis of character. However, they do not speak overtly about religion while on the job. They take faith seriously, but they frame their job decisions in reasonable language about the public

good. They do not, for example, appeal to holy books in workplace conversations. Yet, they might pray with a holy book. This type includes most mainline Protestants, like Episcopalians, most Jews, most Orthodox Christians and others. It includes Catholics, but that group has to be discussed separately.

The traditional style includes many administrators and teachers at Moraine Valley who take religion seriously but who don’t invoke it on the job.

Two: Social Religion Style. People in this type speak about religion somewhat more directly regarding workplace policies and social issues. People in this type feel their religion compelling them to improve situations. As in the first type, religion is not displayed overtly but one’s religious language can be used to explain one’s positions.

This type includes many Muslims and certain Protestant denominations like Presbyterian and Methodist.

Three: Evangelical Style. This type, while now prevalent in our country, only began in 1910 as a reaction to the social religion style. This type tells people to bear witness to their faith in public life. It is appropriate to describe faith in the workplace, particularly the story of one’s conversion. This type applies the Bible or another holy

book directly to workplace issues or cultural topics. The application is usually conservative—to use a shorthand term. Interestingly, church attendance is not always the top priority in this type. President George W. Bush, for example, fits this type. So do executives at Hobby Lobby and many other businesses. Some Catholics, including a few employees of that church, and a few Orthodox Christians fit too.

Four: Black Evangelical Style.

This type is perhaps an offshoot of type three. It is Bible-based and comfortable with using religious language in public at times. At the same time there is modesty about witnessing to faith while on the job and thus about testifying to one’s conversion. This type applies religion to workplace issues and cultural topics, but in a nuanced way. For example, someone in this type can be liberal on economic issues and conservative on lifestyle issues. It includes many Baptists, members of the AME, some United Church of Christ members and others, including some whites.

Five: Catholics. Roman Catholics are the largest religious group in our country and, by the way, account for over half of all Christians in the world.

For that reason alone, their approach

to public life is significant. However, when it comes to the relation between faith and public life Catholics currently have a collective identity crisis.

Most Catholics quietly bring their faith formation to their public decisions, as in the first type. However, their religious doctrine (often inadequately understood) is not reducible to popular opinion on lifestyle topics.

The conflict emerges now and then in public life for Catholic human resource personnel, hospital administrators, voters, office holders and others as they make practical decisions about the status of immigrants, abortion, family and marriage issues and more.

Nor is Catholic doctrine reducible to free market economics or consumer-oriented decision-making. Thus a conflict can emerge on economic matters for Catholic executives, voters and others when it comes to labor relations and other topics.

A crucial part of making wise decisions on the job and in the community is to recognize where one is coming from. Maybe this typology can lead to further discussion. Are there other types?

Bill Droel can be contacted at droelb@ morainevalley.edu.

When reality and Tech battle against terroism fiction coexist

By Jean Cruz Staff Writer

By Ashley Meitz News Editor Popularity of reality television is on an undeniable incline, leaving it hard to deny the trend.

There exists the argument that popularity of reality television surfaced not because producers believed in its potential to consume viewers, but due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike.

The strike lasted 155 days and affected production on movies and TV shows when writers fought for the expansion of creative rights (consultation on choice of actors and directors) and for residuals for hour-long shows, meaning they would be paid for ‘reruns’ of shows.

Whatever the reasoning behind the growing popularity, there is no arguing that reality television is on the rise.

In the early 1990s, The Real World and Road Rules first aired on MTV, enveloping a loyal audience that would follow the trend for years to come.

Today, Entertainment News ranks the top ten reality shows of 2012 based on reader votes: Guliana & Bill, Jersey Shore, The Real Housewives, Married to Jonas, Dancing With the Stars, Keeping

Up With the Kardashians, Dance Moms, The Voice, The X Factor,and Deadliest Catch. The large range of shows proves that the genre offers something for everyone.

What is it that draws viewers’ attention to the world of reality television?

Why do we care to ‘keep up’ with the Kardashians, anyway? Beyond entertainment purposes, many of today’s popular shows promote the idea that dreams are within reach and allow audiences to draw connections to their own lives with the show’s premise and characters.

Watching extraordinary dreams of ordinary people come true helps viewers stay hopeful towards their own aspirations. Reality television creates an escape for viewers, into a world where the impossible becomes possible.

We seek comfort in the shared belief that there is more to life than what we know, what we already have. Reality television offers a glimpse of truth to the notion.

It’s no wonder that the world of reality TV, where reality and fantasy coexist, boasts a population of millions.

Ashley Meitz can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, smartphones, and the Internet are necessities in the current lives of many in this day and age. However what if technology like the one currently obtained today existed in a time or occasion when it was more obsolete. Would it have changed the view or perspective of how many see past events today?

Would we have been allowed to get more information from past events if these existed?

Let us now go back in time (if only in thought) to one of the most tragic days in America’s history.

The day is September 11, 2001, however, in this particular scenario all our current technological advances exist. The current time is 8:40 a.m. (which is around 5 to7 minutes before the first actual crash occurred) and people are beginning their day. At this time it would come as no surprise that a random distress tweet or Facebook posting would hit the worldwide web however, the possibility for it to be ignored is immense.

The first plane would hit the first tower in a matter of minutes and the news day would begin yet because of that one random tweet the words “terrorist attack” would have been imprinted in our minds a lot sooner.

In a matter of seconds the World Wide Web would have been filled with videos and trending hash tags based on the events. The initial distress tweet would have been investigated in a matter of seconds leading to quicker information from the media and an even quicker conclusion that it was in fact a terrorist attack.

With the possibility of stopping all air traffic right at that moment and the possibility to stop the second plane.

If after all the media attention the second plane still manages to hit then it would have been all the evidence needed to confirm that a terrorist attack was in fact happening in U.S soil.

This could have led to media confirmation from credible sources due to faster Internet and mobile phone services. With the possibility to cause a quicker response from the U.S Military leading to combat air Patrols and air surveillance in order to calm and secure the U.S population.

This is simply a scenario and in life better technology doesn’t always mean a better outcome. What we do know is that the events of 9/11 did in fact occur. Although nothing positive can be said from the events that occurred, the events caused awareness of the possibility that anything can happen.

Jean Cruz can be contacted at cruzj67@ student.morainevalley.edu.

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Cyclones battle Elgin for Skyway title

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor The Moraine Valley women’s tennis team continued their dominance on the court as they’ve won seven straight matches and maintained their perfect record.

First year head coach Nicole Selvaggio has taken the keys and driven the Cyclones down the right path, the same path that her former coach took during his reign.

“I’m proud of the girls,” said Selvaggio on the Moraine Valley Women’s Tennis website.

“I am feeling good about how practice is coming along. I’m hoping we can keep up the positive energy as we get closer to the regional tournament.”

Since the Cyclones edged out Sauk Valley Community College 5-4 on Sept. 21, the tennis squad has shutout Oakton Community College 9-0 and dominated Illinois Valley Community College 6-3.

Liz Dominguez, Alexa Armon, Claudia Maka, Lindsey Walker and

Tricia Poremba led the charge for the Cyclones as all five of the girls won their singles matches against Illinois Valley. “We keep getting stronger and stronger, both individually and as a team,” explained Selvaggio.

The Cyclones match against North Central College JV on Oct. 2 was cancelled, which now leaves Elgin as the last team to try to defeat the Cyclones before the Region IV Tournament at Moraine Valley. Elgin carries a 6-2 (4-0 in conference) record to Moraine Valley and the winner of this match will be crowned the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference champion.

In their last meet, the Cyclones closed the book on Elgin early with a 7-2 victory on Sept. 6 of last year.

With a win, the Cyclones will also go undefeated for a second consecutive year; a feat that proves that the women’s tennis team is a dynasty that continues to grow. The Cyclones are 17-0 in the regular season since 2012.

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

Second-year player and team capatain Alexa Armon practcing her backhand stroke.

Armon has been a key contributor for the Cyclones at third singles. [Sean McDermott]

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Putting it together Surging Cyclones

By Connor Reynolds Staff Writer Since losing their fourth straight game to open the 2013 season, the women’s soccer team has regained competitive relevance going 4-1-1 in their last six games.

The Cyclones completed their season recovery with a 2-1 over Oakton Community College pulling their conference record even at 2-2-1. Their third win in a row came thanks to Antonia Zaper’s second and third goals of season.

Against Triton College on Sept. 14 the women began their run with the first win of the season, a three-goal shutout. Stephanie Aimone, Antonia Zaper and Maria Gabino scored for the Cyclones as the defense limited Triton to five shots. Diana Lozano recorded the shutout.

A conference win would elude the Cyclones until the Sept. 25 matchup against Prairie State College, previously postponed due to weather.

Leticia Diaz (two goals, one assist) and Yesenia Galvan (two assists) keyed the 5-1 domination. Patricia Tuxford, Lucina Gonzalez and Janelle Walters

each added a goal.

In the midst of their six-game run the team’s matchup against Daley College ultimately proved to the region that the Cyclones wouldn’t be defeated easily. By the closing whistle Moraine wrapped up a 6-0 shutout.

Stephanie Aimone (twp goals) and Patricia Tuxford (one goal, one assist) helped pile on the offense as the defense held Daley to three shots on goal.

Diana Lozano easily recorded her second shutout of the season.

Moraine enters the final, most important stretch of the season having figured out exactly what it takes to win.

Diana Lozano has had the benefit of a strong defense in front of her but even so has maintained a .875 save percentage.

Two conference matches remain (Waubonsee CC, Joliet Junior College), and while the conference title remains out of reach, the Cyclones stand to benefit in seeding for the Region IV playoffs if they can continue their strong showings.

Connor Reynolds can be contacted at layout@mvccglacier.com.

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor Midway through the running season, the Cyclones have been improving on a daily basis, thanks in large part to their extensive training and workouts throughout the week.

In the corner office of D106, coach Mark Horstmeyer sits in an office that features a wall full of colorful NJCAA Championship programs spanning from 2000 all the way up to 2012, his plaques of achievements as a cross country coach, and a signed picture of Horstmeyer posing and shaking the hand of then United States Senator Barack Obama when he visited the campus back in 2005 for Black History Month. A mighty Bison stands in the background on Horstmeyer’s desktop as he sits in his office chair drinking coffee form his South Dakota coffee mug.

Horstmeyer is in his 13th year as the head coach of both the men and women’s cross country team.

A roster filled with new, hard driven runners have been turning the tide of late and has caught the eye of Horstmeyer as his teams are finally competing competitively in the last few meets.

“We are liking the direction that both the men and women have been running towards,” explained a proud Horstmeyer. “This has been a whole new experience for our new runners.

This is not high school anymore and they’ve gotten better as the year has progressed.”

In one of the bigger meets of the year at the College of DuPage Invite at St. James Farm in Warrenville, IL, the Cyclones proved that both the men and women have a ton of upside, but there is some room for vast improvement especially coming from the men’s side.

“The College of DuPage was a good test to see where we stacked up against

other conference school,” said Horstmeyer. The men finished in 17th place out of 21 teams while the women finished 12th out of 17 teams.

Aileen Gorman out of Marist High School, led the Cyclones attack as she finished the invitational as the top junior college runner at the 5K course finishing 27th overall among the 167 finishers. “Aileen is one of my top runners without a doubt,” said Horstmeyer.

Miranda Reyes finished in 90th followed by Jessica Flores (94th), Amy Johnson (103rd), Lex Mindock (107th) and Maritza Najera (127th).

As for the men, Brandon Ceh led the charge finishing 84th with a time of 28:55. “Ceh has really picked it up for us of late,” stated Horstmeyer. Earlier in the season Ceh was put on the sidelines due to tendonitis in his knee.

Following Ceh was the lone returnee Thomas Cira, who went to nationals last year. Cira finished in 113th with a time of 29:55. Anton Thauer, Alejandro Montes, Justin Briante, Zach Butera, Ryan Dovign and Larry Byrd all finished the challenging race under 36 minutes.

Despite the uninspiring results from the men side of the spectrum, Horstmeyer is confident in not only his women, but also his men competing at a high level in the upcoming regional.

“We have had good improvements of late,” explained Horstmeyer. “We always have a good showing and strong effort from both of our squads. That’s just the kind of kids they are.”

As for now, the cross-country teams will continue to wake up at 6:30 in the morning and practice at the various forest preserves in the community.

Hard work and determination will continue to favor the Cyclones chances for a regional title.

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

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Spirit game attracts herds of Cyclone fanatics

The 2013 women’s volleyball team stands in line while they get announced to the Cyclone faithful before their Spirit Game against Prairie State on Sept. 24. [Sean McDermott]

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor Carrying a 16-5 record (3-0), the Moraine Valley Cyclones Volleyball team was dropped out of the national poll, but the Cyclones are 8-2 in their last ten games.

“I’ve been happy with our progress so far this season,” said a confident coach Gloria Coughlin, sitting in her office with various papers scattered around her desk. Coughlin is not only the head coach of the volleyball team, but she also has the important task of being the Athlete Success Coordinator. Coughlin is responsible for looking over every student

athlete at Moraine Valley.

The Cyclones played host to their neighbors Prairie State Community College for their annual spirit game on Sept.

24. The spirit game featured a fantastic atmosphere filled with enthusiastic Cyclone fans and staff.

“The girls usually get more jacked up for this game,” said Coughlin. Before the game, the Cyclones were called out individually to line-up for their introduction and threw little Moraine Valley balls into the audience to their family members. After a slight hick-up to the National Anthem, which started then immediately skipped to the end, the match

began.

The Cyclones came out pumped as they attacked Prairie State and crashed the net and took set one 25-10. During the changing of the courts, candy bags were thrown into the audience as well as a competition of who could “Wobble” the best (the winners received a Moraine Valley Adidas t-shirt).

The Cyclones energized crowd and team took the next two sets 25-15 and 25-7 and easily put aside the Pioneers.

The one main issue that has been hurting not only the Volleyball program, but also the entire athletic programs at Moraine Valley, is the lack of fan

support. “We are trying to get more fans to show up to watch our girls compete,” explained Coughlin. The main reason for the downed attendance is due to Moraine Valley being a community college. Majority of the students that attend Moraine Valley go to school and work.

“It’s unfortunate that we don’t have a packed house,” stated an upset Coughlin. “We put a good product out on the court and our product is entertaining, but that’s just the nature of students who attend Moraine Valley.”

As usual, Kara Kentner has led the Cyclones in their recent surge of victories. “Kentner is very athletic and she knows

the game well,” said Coughlin.

“Everything for her just comes naturally. She is a wonderful leader and works hard all the time in a quiet way.”

The Cyclones also have a solid core of players that make up their roster. “We are getting better and we have five solid hitters on the court, which is a huge strength for us,” said Coughlin. “Most talented community college volleyball programs have two to three solid hitters, while we have five. If we continue to work hard, we have every opportunity to win more games.”

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

Golf prepping for regional tournament

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor As the leaves begin to change into the various shades of red, brown and yellow, the links around the state of Illinois begin to see fierce competitive golf, especially in the Region IV. The Cyclones enter the ending of the 2013 season with a second place finish in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (losing to College of Lake County by two strokes) and three all-conference members in Joe Knight (5th: 78.4 average), Jack Misheck (8th: 79.2 average) and Pat Neylon (10th: 79.8 average).

“We had a very respectable

finish in our conference,” said head coach Bob Freudenthal as he waited in a McDonald’s drive thru patiently waiting to order. “Our players hung in there all season and I’m very proud of the team’s accomplishments this year.”

The key for the Cyclones in the Region IV tournament will come from the fourth and fifth golfers. “We have to have good play from these guys,” said Freudenthal. Jeff Cizek and John Yerkes figure to fill in the fourth and fifth spot respectively.

“These two have to step up,” explained Freudenthal. “You never know when one of our top three golfers are going to struggle.” In college golf, each

team fields five golfers and the top four scores get recorded into the tournament. Cizek has been the number four golfer all season for the Cyclones and has been one of the more consistent golfers on the squad.

As Freudenthal was explaining how important the fourth and fifth guys were, he ordered his meal along with a refreshing Coke Zero.

The main antagonist in the Region IV comes from Black Hawk Community College who is the “New England Patriots of the Region IV” according to Freudenthal. “Black Hawk wins the Region IV almost every year and this season they’ve won about every

tournament they participated in.”

Since Black Hawk Community College figures to win the Region IV, the Cyclones will battle for the last qualifying spot for the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. “We have an excellent shot at qualifying this year,” stated Freudenthal.

“Consider us the Chicago Bears of the region, we don’t know if we’re going to show up an play well or come out and play flat and stink.” As he ended his comparison of his Cyclones and the Bears, Freudenthal broke out and sang a verse out of the 1985 Bears’ Super Bowl Shuffle.

The Cyclones get a chance to

get used to the course and develop a game plan, as they will compete in the PrairieView Classic at PrairieView Golf Club in Byron, Illinois on Oct. 4. The links in Byron is also the home of the NJCAA Region IV Tournament (Oct. 10-12).

A confident Freudenthal and a bunch of scrappy and talented Cyclone golfers should come out and play competitive golf in the three grueling days of the regional tournament.

The only question is will they be the Chicago Bears of the first three weeks or the Bears that played in week four against the Detroit Lions?

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

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‘Harlem’ dream achieved Grobstein

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor

Saul White Jr. (top right) of the Harlem Globetrotters. [Photo courtesy of White Jr.]

Moraine Valley Community College has launched and produced many talented students into the high ranks of the social class. A list that includes an MLB pitcher, many teachers, various nurses, doctors and now a Harlem Globetrotter.

Saul White Jr. had humble beginnings just outside the outskirts of Chicago in Summit. At the tender age of four, Saul’s father Moraine Valley basketball great Saul White, put the solid textured orange ball in White Jr.’s hands and taught him the game of basketball.

The young White Jr. had a great teacher in his father as he is considered by Moraine Valley Athletic Director and former Head Basketball Coach Bill Finn as “one of the top five players of All-Time at Moraine Valley Community College.” White Jr. would go on to play high school basketball at Argo where he became an All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2004. White Jr.’s hard work, skill, and dedication led him to the same path his father took. That path would be a full scholHARLEM | page 4

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WSCR sportscaster Les Grobstein speaks at Moraine. [Dayana Reyes Sanchez] SCORE | page 5

MOMIX: Botanica blooms in autumn

By Amira Chafai Staff Writer Moraine Valley Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Center is celebrating two decades of artistic passion, presenting incredible performances throughout the season.

Last weekend’s debut of MOMIX: Botanica in the Dorothy Menker Theater opened to a packed house.

Rising to the expectations of a twenty-year veteran ship may not be easy, but The Fine and Performing Arts Center, along with their managing director Tommy Hensel, did not fail to meet its soaring standards.

MOMIX, under the legendary guide of director Moses Pendleton, has gained critical acclaim in the U.S. and internationally for their hauntingly seductive movements.

Among the high expectations of a fidgeting crowd, a soft melody began to whisper through the speakers, the heavy curtains danced gently apart and all at once the show began!

MOMIX: Botanica, sensationally sensory filled, deals with the passions of nature.

In the first scene, white fabric blows

Performers convey the changing seasons through dance. [Photo courtesy of Columbia Artists Management Inc] violently across the stage. One by one performers pressed their faces against it from underneath.

The conception set forth was that of human kind fighting against the power of nature. As in reality, the forces of Earth won over the mortal strengths of those who opposed.

In one solo, which was an absolute

crowd favorite, a woman who appeared almost nude lay stretched on a down-sloped mirror.

As she began to twist and contort her body, emanating sensuality, the illusion was set in motion.

The reflection of a many-legged creature danced in the eyes of the audience. I could not help but think;

even the evil of nature was magnificent.

The connotations we have with those we deem monsters can inexplicably be altered if we choose to seek out a different side of their imagery.

Although each piece brimmed with metaphors galore, something inside of me wondered if that was the intention or a coincidental effect on those who seek to search for deeper meaning in every aspect of art. But as Douglas Adams once said, “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” Regardless of these performers’ intentions, what the viewer experiences still credits the provoker of the thought.

One of the more magical aspects of Botanica was a scene when Vivaldi hushed the audience into a daze. It seemed as if the translucent beauty of the melody overtook the performers, because all at once, they came alive with a ferocity that was not expected.

Although the choreography won’t be one for the ages, the formula comprised of simple movements, seemed to work.

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‘Monsters U’ under the moon

By Jayne Joyce Views Editor

“Monsters University” taught the Moraine Valley community a heartwarming lesson, about the importance of humor, education, and family values.

The sequel tells the tale of a trying relationship between Pixar’s famous monsters Mike and Sully during their days at Monsters University.

Students and the community had the opportunity to watch the film on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of the “Movie in the Moonlight” series.

As dusk approached the campus, blankets and chairs covered the gateway between the Buildings M and F for the film. Attendees were adorned with door prizes, popcorn, and an opportunity to support charitable causes such as Autism Speaks.

Hosted by College and Community Relations, the outdoor films have made its fourth appearance on campus and a possibility of more since the recent purchase of an inflatable outdoor cinema. The viewing was also made possible through a donation of a projector from the Dorothy Menker theatre. Since the projector was used for plays, it was also suitable for a movie viewing at night.

Student life groups including the Fashion Club and the Alliance of Latino American Students (ALAS) sold snacks and gave proceeds to various charities.

Guests of all ages enjoyed the nice weather and the big screen for the Movie in the Moonlight: “Monsters University.” [Jayne Joyce] “We are excited to be a part of this great opportunity,” said ALAS member Cassandra Esparza. “It’s great to support a good cause and watch a fun movie at Moraine.”

Overall, the film brought positive reviews among students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Student Vicky Sarabia, decided she would invite her immediate family in hopes to inspire her children to continue their education at Moraine. “I really proud of my achievements at Moraine and I thought this would a great opportunity to show my kids. These events are great for young adults to attend so

they can experience the social aspect of college life in a positive way.”

Sitting with her husband, daughter and friends, Communications Professor Ericka Deiters said, “You can’t beat sitting on the lawn, it’s such a beautiful night to have an outdoor movie.”

Other students also took advantage of the family oriented event. Student Nicole Shelton noticed the flyer at Moraine and brought her husband and

daughter along.

“I was in student services, saw a flyer and decided it was a good idea. The movie is good, free, and overall a family fun event,” said Shelton.

The next outdoor movie viewing is “World War Z” on October 12 in the gateway.

Jayne Joyce can be contacted at views@ mvccglacier.com.

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Great turnout at Run For Peace

Participants of all ages readied themselves at the starting line before taking part in the Run for Peace event, a 5K run and one mile walk, with proceeds going to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. [Photo courtesy of Arab Student Association]

By Karina Junco Staff Writer Over 600 participants hit the street for the Run for Peace event, co-sponsored by Moraine Valley Community College’s very own, Arab Student Union Members on September 15 which was the second Run for Peace (RFP) hosted by MVCC. “We are hoping the tradition will continue in the years to come,” said

Nina Shoman-Dajani, Coordinator of ESL Instruction.

The funds that were raised will be sent to help the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) which is an organization that helps children who are in need of medical attention, by sending doctors to Palestine to help in any possible way they can and to help save more lives in undeveloped countries.

PCRF is also in charge of bringing Palestinian children to the United

States if they find it necessary for specific treatment to help advance the process.

Starting off the race were opening speeches presented by the event organizers, Normah Salleh Barone, the Vice President of Student Development, Noor Salah, the student trustee, and the ASU president. Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett honored the event and made an opening speech.

(RFP) included a 5K run and one

mile walk around the Moraine Valley campus.

At the end of the race there was free food, activities for the children, jumpy houses, and music with traditional Palestinian dancing.

(RFP) was organized by Team Palestine, which is a community running team that raises funds for the PCRF. Along with the Arab Student Union, the Moraine Valley administration also co-sponsored the event.

It was through the commitment of volunteers and participants that made the event possible.

Many people came to show their support and the event was open to anyone who wanted to have a familyfriendly time.

Many of the staff and students joined the community of Palos Hills to take part in this event and help the children of Palestine who are in need.

With great joy ASU was proud to have partnered with Team Palestine to support such a wonderful cause.

ASU shows gratitude for the support of the College to have made Run For Peace such a great and memorable experience for everyone.

For more information on ASU contact (708) 974-5229 or visit room B260.

Karina Junco can be contacted at juncok@morainevalley.edu.

4 HARLEM | from front page arship to play basketball at Moraine Valley.

“I always wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps,” said White Jr. “Finn coached my father and offered me a full scholarship. I would be a fool to turn that opportunity down.”

When White Jr. signed on, Finn stepped down from his duties as head coach and handed the keys to Dedrick Shannon, a move that upset White Jr., but he stuck with the program.

White Jr. was not only a stellar student athlete, but he also was a very active member of Student Life. “He was our intramural sports supervisor on campus,” said Student Life Coordinator, Demetrius Robinson. Robinson was in his first year as the coordinator.

“White Jr. was a very humble and motivated individual. He helped Student Life out by participating in leadership workshops and helped motivate not only himself but others around him.”

The 6’0’’ versatile White Jr. excelled on the court averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds per game. “White Jr. was on his way to becoming a great like his father until he got derailed by an injury,” explained Finn.

White Jr.’s injury not only affected him on the court, but off the court in the classrooms as he struggled. “He had a few bad semesters that held him back,” said Robinson. While he was struggling, the combination of Shannon, Finn and Robinson helped White Jr. to get back on track. “I believe that all three of us played a hand in making White Jr. the person he is today,” stated Robinson.

His determination came from his two parents who’ve inspired him to overcome the difficult challenges that life threw at him. “My mother beat breast cancer,” said White Jr. “She’s a strong lady and she showed me how to be strong. My father also showed me how to overcome the obstacles in life, by telling me how he overcame the tough events in his life.”

After Moraine Valley, White Jr. played in various pick up leagues, participated in many programs and played in some semi-pro leagues.

White Jr. also did a few YouTube videos that featured his athleticism and skill before a Globetrotter scout recognized White Jr and gave him an invite to try out for the team.

After a successful try out, White Jr. made the Harlem Globetrotters and now is called Flip White. “The nickname Flip was given to me because I’m very acrobatic and when I step out on the court sometimes I “Flip” out and get a little wild and crazy.” explained a chuckling “Flip” White Jr. To be on the Harlem Globetrotters is a dream for “Flip”. “I always wanted to play professional basketball,” said an exuberant White Jr. “When I was younger, my grandparents took me to a Harlem Globetrotters game and I

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left the stadium in awe. I also watched them on my favorite cartoon Scooby Doo (White Jr. cracked up after confessing to his overall obsession with the Globetrotters at a young age.). To play for them is truly unbelievable.”

“Saul White Jr. was my last recruit,” stated Finn. “He’s like family to me.

I’ve always admired his work ethic and never say die attitude on and off the court. I have often said he is the strongest most athletically gifted athlete to ever wear a Moraine Valley uniform.”

Strong words from a legend coach regarding a soon to be entertainer of the world. “I’m looking forward to getting out on the court and putting smiles on peoples’ faces all over the world,” exclaimed White Jr. After his busy season as a Harlem Globetrotter, Saul White Jr. plans on returning to Moraine Valley Community College to get his degree.

“I’m planning on returning,” he stated. “I had a joy at Moraine and I loved the classes. Moraine Valley has

a great atmosphere. It’s a family atmosphere and it will always be my second home.”

Look for “Flip” to continue to work hard donning the number eight jersey for the Globetrotters, as he and his teammates will put on a show for the young and the old and continue to put joy into the hearts of individuals around the globe.

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

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SCORE | from front page The colorful language of Lee Elia’s famous 1983 rant lived on at Moraine Valley with Les Grobstein’s presentation to the Student Publications seminar.

Grobstein, a lifelong Chicago sports reporter, shared the story of his career.

Students involved in the school’s publication organization were given context to the modern world of sports journalism.

In the end, he stressed the importance of doing what a person deems important rather than just going along

with what authority figures decide.

Much of Grobstein’s career story speaks to a bygone era in sports, dating back to the pre-internet days where Sportsphone was the only way to get live scores and results. A lifetime in the business, coupled with an astounding memory for dates and names made for a vivid, winding story with plenty of name-dropping notes of dry humor.

The standout moment of Grobstein’s time at Moraine was his verbatim recitation of the now infamous rant by former Cubs manager Lee Elia, drawing a

constant stream of laughs and nervous chuckles. The original recording lives on; check it out on the Internet because it is worth a listen, safely away from children of course.

Grobstein currently hosts the overnight show on WSCR the Score (670 AM). He also continues to report on sports teams of interest in the Chicagoland area from the Blackhawks to the Chicago Rush.

Connor Reynolds can be contacted at layout@mvccglacier.com.

STUDENT CLUBS Compiled by The Glacier 24 Karat Dance Team Contact Terra Jacobson at 974-5467.

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 Contact Ann Anderson at 608-4322.

Arab Student Union Contact Sundus Madi-McCarthy at 608-4195.

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.

Career Development Contact Jermaine Ford at 974-5661.

Christian Fellowship Contact Michael Shannon at 608-4047.

College Bowl Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177.

Combat to College Contact Jeremy Kingery at 608-4068.

Criminal Justice Student Association Contact Michelle Furlow at 974-5723.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Club Contact Michael O’Shea at 974-5597.

Cyclone Spinners Contact Maura Vizza at 974-5742.

Drama Club Contact Craig Rosen at 974-5432.

Filmmaker’s Club Contact Dan Pal at (630) 942-2800.

Forensics Speech & Debate Team Contact John Nash at 974-5556.

Fire Science Contact Bryant Krizek at 608-4404.

Gay, Lesbian Or Whatever Contact Martha Mazeika, at 608-4320.

The Glacier Student Newspaper Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177.

Green Club Contact Stephanie Presseller at 974-5412.

Hip-Hop Xclusive Contact Mattie Payne-Mallory at 974-5657.

Interactive Media Design Contact Richard Lapidus at 974-5629.

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.

Korean Student Association (K.S.A.) Contact Michael Renehan at 974-5321.

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 Michael Morches at 974-5310.

Paintball Club Contact Terry Chambers at 974-5647.

Operation Snowball- Blizzard Edition Contact Mary Vicich at 974-5418.

Phi Theta Kappa/ Honors Organization Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353.

Psychology Club Contact Mitch Baker at (708) 608-4058.

Recreation Management/ Recreation Therapy Contact Donna McCauley at 974-5227.

Relay for Life Planning Committee Contact Wally Fronczek at 974-5372.

Science Club Contact Michael Bates at 974-5656.

Student of Honors (S.H.A.R.P) Contact Jeremy Shermak at 608-4212.

Shred Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353.

Ski Club Contact Michael Wade at 974-5594.

Student Ambassador Program Contact Alicea Toso at 974-5356.

Student Nursing Organization (S.N.O.) Contact Georgina Murphy in L183.

Ultimate Frisbee Contact Jessica Crotty at 974-5281.

Women Empowerment (W.E.) Contact Amy Williamson at 974-5243.

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Zombies invade annual Fall Fest

By Ashley Meitz News Editor

The annual Fall Fest sponsored by Student Life was under attack by zombies this semester.

A precursor for the “World War Z” takeover on Moraine Valley’s campus this month, students showed their zombie spirit at Fall Fest on September 18, between their choice in clothing and attitude.

Fall Fest was the perfect introduction to the fall season, exciting students and staff for the color of changing leaves and cooling weather. From Pumpkin Spiced beverages to a fresh change in wardrobe, it’s easy to see why fall is a season favored by so many, and Fall Fest was a great introduction to the beloved time of year at Moraine Valley.

“Such events focus on keeping students motivated and involved through educating, entertaining, and encouraging,” explained Demetrius Robinson of the Student Life department at Moraine Valley.

Multiple clubs and organizations promoted themselves at Fall Fest and left students with information and ideas of different objectives and missions.

Some of the clubs and organizations in participation included Creative Writing; Combat to College, Asian Diversity, Alliance of Latin American (A.L.A.S.), the newly named Gay and Sexuality Progress (G.A.S.P), the Forensics Speech Team, Pi Kappa Delta, and the Relay for Life Planning Committee, among many others.

Fall Fest made it possible for students to participate in meet and greets with Clubs and Organization Members and gain information about how to become more involved -- both on campus and off.

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to make the most of their time at Moraine Valley. Robinson explained, “Joining a club not only provides students with the opportunity to get to know one another and explore their own interests, but it builds social skills, teaches you how to communicate, promotes leadership, and shows you how to work with a team.”

Food and beverages were available to students, exciting games, and music provided by 101.9 FM The Mix, calling students out of their classes to explore the clubs that awaited their interest.

Zombies will be featured all throughout the month of October on campus as part of the One Book One College Program, promoting the book, “World War Z.” Students can check out the libary’s web page for more information. [Kristin Schraer] The Student Life department at Moraine Valley always strives to complement educational goals of students through co-curricular activities.

This semester’s Fall Fest was just another example of the dedication of

students to their clubs, and the introduction of students to new college-life adventures.

Ashley Meitz can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

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Entertainment

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Neil Patrick Harris hosts the Emmys Emmy Winners

By William Lukitsch Entertainment Editor Since 1949, the Emmy’s have celebrated the art of television.

Neil Patrick Harris hosted the 65th annual Emmy awards on September 22, celebrating television’s biggest night of the year. When the red carpet rolls out and the stars of Hollywood dress to the nines, the night is sure to be remembered.

NPH opened the show with a previously recorded skit, where he binge watches an entire season of television to prepare for his hosting duties. He had a short monologue about the way television is a huge part of the lives for so many Americans.

“For the younger audience,” Harris said, “that’s the thing you watch on your phones.”

During his speech, he was interrupted by a parade of former hosts; Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Lynch, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Fallon. Kevin Spacey took the form of his character on “House of Cards”, claiming credit in pitting the former hosts against Harris as part of some diabolical plan.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler sat back

Outstanding Drama Series Breaking Bad Outstanding Comedy Series Modern Family Lead Actor in a Drama Series Jeff Daniels, Newsroom Lead Actress in a Drama Series Claire Danes, Homeland Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Jim Parsons, Big Bang Theory Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Neil Patrick Harris Perroming at the Emmys. [Photo Courtesy of CBS] wearing 3-D glasses, eating popcorn and catcalling Harris from the front row. It was a fun filled comedy opener and it set the stage for events that followed.

After the first wave of awards went

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out, NPH put his dancing shoes on and performed appropriately named “Number in the Middle of the Show” with help from Nathan Fillion, Sarah Silverman and an array of professional dancers.

One of the funniest parts of the awards show came soon after that: a fake commercial comedy sketch starring Harris and his friends from “How I Met Your Mother” Cobie Smolders, Josh Radnor, Alyson Hannigan and Jason Segel. In the skit, Harris suffers from Excessive Hosting Disorder (EHD) and his friends commit him to the “Ryan Seacrest Center for Exces-sive Hosting”.

As always, the Emmy’s save the best for last. Will Farrell announced the winners for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series wearing a T-shirt and shorts, with his three young sons on stage. For the fourth year in a row, hit show Modern Family took home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Breaking Bad ended its series with a bang; the show won the Emmy for Drama series for the first time ever.

The Emmy’s are a tribute to the actors, writers, and crews that make our favorite shows possible. The awards given this past year show appreciation for the fine art of acting, and uphold the standards for quality entertainment.

William Lukitsch can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.

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‘The Family’: a mobster comedy

Main cast of “The Family”. [Photo courtesy of Relativity Media]

By Karl Mirusky Staff Writer This is another one of those mobster movies, right? Well, not quite.

“The Family” has a unique blend of comedy, mixed with some old school mobster elements that we all love.

“The Family” is about the Manzoni family relocating from Brooklyn to France as part of the Witness Protection Program.

Giovanni Manzoni, played by Robert DeNiro, is forced to testify against his former partners in crime, and moves his family to Normandy with new names and new lives.

The kids Belle and Warren try to get through school and they quickly make names for themselves early on. Warren takes control of the black-market

cigarette business and Belle beats a kid senseless with a tennis racket when he tries to hit on her.

Scenes like these make it hard to take this film seriously. If you’re looking for something light hearted and funny this might appeal to you, but if you’re looking for a hard-hitting DeNiro role like “Goodfellas”, you’re in the wrong theater.

I still found the story to be very amusing. His priorities shift from being a ruthless mobster, to working on house projects he has no business attempting, such as plumbing.

Despite the family’s commitment to change and to maintain a secret identity, they can’t seem to hide their true colors for long. Giovanni beats up a plumber for not being able to fix his pipes and the wife, Maggie Manzoni

(Michelle Pfeiffer), blows up a grocery store when she hears the group employees of the store making comments about her.

These violent and illegal actions show that even though they aren’t in Brooklyn anymore, the Manzoni family still possesses the hard-nosed violent mobster mentality.

His problems in France and his problems in Brooklyn are quite different.

This film doesn’t put the French people in a good light.

Throughout the film, the French kept making fun of the Manzoni family for being typical Americans, such as when the Manzoni’s neighbors were making fun of Giovanni for not knowing how to cook on a charcoal.

The film lacked consistency. There were times during the film where nothing really happened, which highlighted some issues of plot development. By no means was “The Family” a great film, but it was entertaining.

MOMIX | from front page It’s something magical when dance can attract the idea of social reform and the increasing need to change the way humans deal with nature.

I began to think of the very definitive, but subjective idea, that the beauty of nature existed before man.

Perhaps it will find a way to exist after man.

In more ways than one, Botanica bloomed with all the expectations of both Mother Nature and human critics.

Celebrating a lengthy and prosperous relationship with the art world, the Fine and Performing Arts center surpassed soaring expectations to deliver a night of wonder in Palos Hills, Illinois.

A sensually stimulating experience, MOMIX: Botanica depicts the beauty of nature, without the interference of mankind.

How amazing it feels to understand that in nature, there exists the good, the bad, and the ugly, and it is left up to humans to decipher which is more beautiful.

Karl Mirusky can be contacted at miruskyk@student.morainevalley.edu.

Amira Chafai can be contacted at chafaia@student.morainevalley.edu.

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MGMT by MGMT Grand Theft Auto V

By Jean Cruz Staff Writer It has been five years since the Indie-Electronic Duo MGMT captivated audiences with a unique sound in their first album Oracular Spectacular. However, if you decide to walk to the record store on September 17 hoping to get songs with a similar sound to the ever popular “Kids” and “Electric Feel” on the bands new self-titled album, simply turn around and walk away.

The new self-titled MGMT album is simply worlds apart from Oracular

Spectacular and Congratulations, the more experimental LPs released in 2010.

The Indie-Electronic sound that captured the attention of music lovers everywhere is nowhere to be found in the new album.

In its place, is a darker more psychedelic-rock sound that often sounds like instruments and sounds were compressed on top of each other. The new self-titled album by the duo is not bad; it is different.

The album kicks off with the song MGMT | page 10

Andrew VanWyngarden, Benjamin Goldwasser. [Photo courtesy of Columbia Records]

By T.J. Schultz Staff Writer Grand Theft Auto V is the fifteenth installment released by Rockstar Games, and, compared to its prequels, virtually everything has improved.

Like previous installments, GTA V offers a variety of missions to keep the story and characters moving along through the massive world of San Andreas.

The controls for the most part are easy to learn. Driving and shooting mechanics work wonders, but flying a

plane can be time-consuming and difficult.

The sound effects and character voices have great quality. Tuning into the car radio will give gamers music and news entertainment based on the Los Santos community. Personally, I found the station ‘Chattersphere’, as well as the radio ads to be especially funny.

The graphics of the game aren’t quite shoddy, but they aren’t exactly stellar either. Grand Theft Auto V didn’t do very well when it comes to GTA V | page 10

GTA V gameplay screenshot. [Photo courtesty of Rockstar Games]

10 MGMT | from page 9 “Alien Days”, a song that will make listeners reminisce about how MGMT caught their attention in the first place. It is the only song in the album with a sound closest to that of Oracular Spectacular.

However after “Alien Days”, the rest of the music in the album will be a completely foreign sound compared to the upbeat fun lyrics that we are used to from the duo.

A great example of this is the song “Your Life is a Lie” which was the second single released by the band. The song starts up fairly upbeat with a very noticeable cowbell sound in the tempo; however, the more you listen to the song it becomes darker, repetitive, and more absurd, especially with lyrics like “Count your friends, on your hand, now look again, they’re not your friends” playing over and over.

GTA V | from page 9 detailing character textures; they appear too smooth and lack detail.

On the other hand, the landscape and buildings, which were modeled after the city of Los Angeles, look absolutely spectacular.

Missions can be replayed for gold rank, even going as far as allowing you to overwrite your scores of either all or parts of the requirements for the rank if the subsequent attempts of said parts are better than the previous.

It is difficult to actually lose the cops, so be prepared for them if you get a ‘wanted’ level; though this can be fun for the gamers that love the heat.

Grand Theft Auto V offers a whole new world to explore within the setting of San Andreas, so you won’t wind up as bored as a toad.

For the first time in the series, you can play as three different main characters; Franklin, Trevor and Michael.

You’ll see a lot of character development as the game progresses. There are lots of missions to do and minigames like tennis, golf and yoga.

An online multiplayer option is available, offering up to 16 players playing as customizable characters. Online gamers can participate in several exciting heists, exclusive missions, and many more. GTA V is a highly addictive game and yields a high amount of replayability.

Grand Theft Auto V’s average rating was an 8.4/10. The game was lacking with character graphics, but replayability is its strong point, due to the endless possibilities GTA V offers.

With improved gameplay mechanics, sound and character development, detailed missions and exciting minigames, Grand Theft Auto V is a mustbuy!

T.J. Shultz can be contacted at Schultzt@student.morainevalley.edu.

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A track that stands out from the rest, and should be looked for in this album is the song “I Love you too, Death”.

This song sounds more like a complete and finished project, compared to the other tracks that sounded more experimental with this new sound the duo has transitioned to.

Ironically the lyrics on the track say, “You always leave me wanting more” which is how listeners will feel after playing the album.

Another track is called “Introspection”, which is probably the best way to describe the album, for the duo seem to be examining their feelings and

thoughts with a completely new sound.

Overall the self-titled album isn’t bad but the sound that MGMT once had should not be expected, and it certainly will be missed.

Jean Cruz can be contacted at cruzj67@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Career Corner

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Employers pack Job and Internship Fair

By Amira Chafai Staff Writer

Imagine entering a room to find a vast amount of tables, and at each of these tables sat an employer ready and willing to offer you an opportunity to change your future.

Welcome to the annual Job and Internship Fair, an event that is always at students’ disposal for an opportunity in a career.

Hosted by Moraine Valley Community College and The Job Resource Center (JRC), this annual fair has been a staple favorite for an increasing amount of students and community members.

The annual Job and Internship Fair, held on Thursday, September 26, welcomed participants dressed to impress and carrying numerous amounts of their refined resumes.

Proceeding Mock Interview Day, the Job and Internship Fair is another JRC sponsored event that prepared jobseekers for potential employment.

The Fair was alive with those who appeared calm and ready for whatever the interviewer might ask. One by one, hopeful jobseekers shook the hands of possible employers, handing over their accomplishments typed in twelve-point

Guests recieved insight at the Job and Internship Fair. [Kristin Schraer] font.

Over 50 companies were present at the Fair, offering several different positions. Some of the companies included: A Plus Roofing, Best Buy, Home Depot, Meijer, Reliable Fire Equipment, Smith Senior Living, TCF Bank, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, UPS, and HomeWatch Caregivers. Positions that employers are interested in filling are vast; web designers, machinists, tellers, managers, cashiers, paid internships, sales associates, and nurses among other expectations. With such a diverse amount of industries present participants were

bound to find a job suitable to their own talents and qualities.

The Fair is also ideal for employers to search for various checkpoints in candidates, in order to grasp a firm understanding of their professionalism and attitude, and to take their own business to the next level.

A member of Fanning Communication explained, “We want to see how you interact with the room, how you present yourself to future contacts.”

Employers recruit jobseekers that are not only headstrong but also personable. Employers regard those who

deliver their name brand and company to an improved level. Self-presentation is crucial criteria, and it should be a top priority of a job seeker as well. An employers’ time is usually consumed, that means that by the end of your meeting, you have to leave that future boss with a great, and lasting impression. If it comes down to you or another resume, have a great smile and winning attitude sway the crucial decision.

The 2013 Guide to Employers provided by the JRC hosts over 50 employers from surrounding communities: Palos Community Hospital, The Armed Forces, Kensington School and Home Depot, were just some of the organizations that graced the large room. The eclectic mixture made for interesting conversations.

Students were attracted to participate through the amount and variety of employers. Each representative was professional and upbeat, prepared to answer all questions thrown their way.

“I’m excited about the possibilities the Job and Internship Fair has to share with the Moraine community,” said JRC Specialist, Tamima Farooqui.

Amira Chafai can be contacted at chafaia@ student.morainevalley.edu.

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Zombie Fest Photospred~ Erica Sinnott

Pictures~ Kristin Schraer