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Working to erase the stigma By Ashley Meitz News Editor In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Counseling and Career Development Center hosted Pillars Community Services as they presented Smack’d, a campaign to Erase the Stigma of Domestic Violence. “Violence Awareness Month is intended to mourn those who’ve died of domestic violence, celebrate those who’ve survived and bring those who work with victims together,” said Jessica Cordero of Smack’d Campaign. Nearly one in every four women in the United States is a victim of domestic violence, a statistic too severe to ignore. A dialogue between domestic violence survivor, Jamie Ford, and a domestic violence professional, Jessica Cordero, was intended to bring awareness and remove the stigma associated with domestic vio-
lence. Jamie Ford, a survivor of domestic abuse, became involved with the Smack’d campaign in hopes of showing other victims of domestic violence that there is ‘a way out’. Jamie grew up with a functioning alcoholic father. “He was stern, believed children should be seen not heard,” she said. Her father’s way of telling her she had to lose weight was by taping pictures of pigs on her bedroom door and pasting her face on the body of cows. Many years later, Jamie met Bob. Bob was wonderful; he gave her the things she wanted and made her feel special. “He gave me time to fall in love,” she said. His hold on Jamie started small, with insisting they skip social events to spend time together and constantly questioning her whereabouts. These flattering acts were easily mistaken as love. It wasn’t until Bob began plac-
ing tissues beneath phones to monitor Jamie’s social life and searched for footprints in the snow that she realized Bob was isolating her from the world, acquiring ultimate control and power over her. The first time Bob hit Jamie, he promised to never do it again and told her, “I don’t know what got into me”. Jamie believed him, unknowingly beginning a cycle of violence and psychological mind games. Before long, Bob began punching her in front of friends and even stabbed her in public. Jamie tried to leave, contacting friends, family and even police. People asked why she never left him, wondering why she would put up with being treated that way. “After hearing ‘You’ll never find anybody else’ or ‘Nobody else would want to be with you’ so many times, you start to believe it,” explained Jamie. SMACK’D | page 4
Domestic violencer survivor, Jamie Ford, speaking of her journey as a domestic violence surviver. [Erica Sinnott]
Students get heated with Fire Academy By Connor Reynolds Layout Editor
Firefighter Instructor Ryan Hornback demonstrating how to saw through steel. [Erica Sinnott]
Things got heated as Moraine Valley’s Fire Academy welcomed area high school students to campus for Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 9. High school students from Sandburg, Reavis, Richards and Delta took part in a hands-on presentation in the parking lot of the T building, where they learned the basics of fire safety. Students were encouraged to participate in all 7 stations , including target practice with fire hose, demonstration of thermal imaging device to locate survivors in smoke and forcing open a steel door. Headlining the event was the demonstration of the effectiveness of sprinklers. Two living room scenes were set up, enclosed in a wood and dry-
wall box. Small fires were set in both to demonstrate how little a sprinkler system needed to do to prevent an all out blaze. The sprinkler-less room, within three minutes, was ablaze. Before the Fire Academy students stepped in, heat given off from the fire caused discomfort in the crowd stationed 50 feet away. Coordinating the event was Bryant Krizik, formerly of the Orland Park Fire Department. “The event coincides with fire prevention week… We annually did a fire safety day to teach everyone about safety and fire prevention. This year we changed it using our Fire Academy students,” said Krizik. “The Fire Academy – this is our third year running the event – students are doing the teaching for the high school FIRE | page 4
IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Matthew Litteken Art Exhibition: Ten Objects of Veneration SOCIAL PAGE 7
SPORTS Women’s Tennis team headed to National Tournament PAGE 12
FEATURES See who won the flag football games at “Crash the Campus.” SOCIAL PAGE 1
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College transfer day By Ashley Meitz News Editor For students, determining where to continue their education is no small task. In order to eliminate some of the anxiety and pressure that comes along with the decision-making process, Moraine Valley offers College Transfer Day, an event made up of students hoping to transfer, college representatives and an abundance of useful information. Students, many alongside family members, filled the Gymnasium on Wednesday, Oct. 16. College Transfer Day provided prospective transfer students with the opportunity to speak with college representatives about admissions, majors, financial aid, and housing. College Transfer Day helped ease the intimidation and clarify much of the unknown for those looking to transfer from MVCC to a 4-year university. Along with familiar in-state universities, such as: Benedictine University, Columbia College- Chicago, DePaul University, Governors State University, Trinity Christian College and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, there were universities from Florida, Wisconsin, Hawaii and Michigan avail-
able to speak with students. College representatives filled several rows of tables consisting of brochures, general transfer requirements and school statistics. They were eager to speak with students and answer any questions regarding offered majors, admission requirements, available public transportation, tuition costs, on and off campus housing, student/teacher ratios, scholarship and financial aid opportunities, extra-curricular activities and internships. Whether in attendance to obtain information from one particular college or to explore options, it proved to be beneficial for everyone. Students were encouraged to request information packets and/or applications, housing applications, and information regarding financial aid. College Transfer Day provided students with information and many determining factors essential to making the right decision about where to continue their education. For guidance regarding their major or plans for the future, students are encouraged to visit Counseling and Career Development at Office S202. Ashley Meitz can be contacted at newseditor@mvccglacier.com.
Purdue University College Representative speaks with student. [Kristin Schraer]
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Where there’s smoke there’s fire By David Alexander Staff Writer
The unanimity that attends Moraine Valley Community College’s regular monthly meetings went up in figurative smoke when a proposal to turn Moraine Valley into a smoke free campus was presented to the college’s governing board. The gist of the presentation by Lisa Eaton Wright, Moraine Valley’s Health and Wellness Coordinator, was to ensure that by the Fall ‘14, smoking tobacco anywhere but in the nine designated smoking spots on campus would incur not only a fine but also referral to the Dean of Students’ Affairs for disciplinary measures. The Health and Wellness Coordinator and Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, MVCC’s President, stated that the drive to convert the college into a smoke free zone came about because several students and faculty members complained to Dr. Jenkins about having to walk through clouds of tobacco smoke at entrances of MVCC’s buildings. After her presentation, she was grilled intensely about the reasoning and necessity behind the whole smoke
free campus proposal by Trustee Joseph Murphy. amongst others. Murphy likened the proposed smoking ban to some bans that Michael Bloomberg, the outgoing Mayor of New York City flirted with, like banning large sized soda drinks. Murphy also reminded the Board that Illinois has tried and failed to pass a smoking ban, and said, “If the state could not do it, how can we (the college) enforce such a ban?” MVCC Police Chief Patrick O‘Connor explained how such a policy might be implemented. He stated that starting from now, anyone found smoking within fifteen feet of any entrance to a building on any MVCC’s campus would be warned and directed to a smoking shelter, but if the smoking ban is approved by the Fall of 2014, tickets would be issued to violators, and repeat offenders would be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs. The current fine, according to Illinois law, for those caught smoking within fifteen feet of any public building is a $100. This explanation prompted Trustee Murphy to ask if the Police Department would now arm its officers with SMOKING | page 4
Lisa Eaton Wright presents a Powerpoint proposing to strengthen MVCC’s anti-smoking policy at Oct. Board of Trustees meeting. [Erica Sinnott]
4 SMOKING | from page 3 tape measures for them to ascertain if a smoker is within the fifteen feet of building entrances. He also questioned the wisdom of diverting the scarce resources available to the college to battling smokers who are “not minors.” Trustees John Coleman and Patrick Kennedy asked why the red lines that previously delineated the fifteen feet no smoking zones around MVCC’s building entrances were removed and the number of smoking havens increased without the governing board of the college been notified. Trustees Murphy and Ellen O’ Sullivan questioned exactly where the funding for the tobacco cessation programs that Lisa Wright had mentioned in her presentation would be coming from. Although she had stated that a Cook County agency would provide patches and for the tobacco cessation program, the source of funding for other aspects of the program was not answered. The Governing Board asked to organize inclusive, students’ only focus groups to get representative feedback from participants and then report back to the board. David Alexander can be contacted at alexanderd45@student.morainevalley.edu.
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FIRE | from front page students. We’re teaching them how to put out a fire with a fire extinguisher and showcasing the skills our Fire Academy students have learned in the past semesters. So we’re forcing a door. We’re using our imaging camera to look through the smoke to find victims. We’re walking everybody through our fire engine and some of our equipment. So it’s an overview of things that our Fire Academy students learned to this point.” The Moraine Valley Fire Academy is open to any student of any experience and background. 20 students from the program helped run the fire prevention week. “The unique thing about Moraine Valley’s Fire Academy is that its open to anybody that wants to be a fire fighter they don’t have an affiliation with the fire department and they don’t have know anything about the fire service. We bring them right in and teach them everything and when they come out they have the state certifications they need to go to work on a fire department,” said Krizik. The academy also boasts an 87% job placement rate and a 100% state test pass rate. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at layout@mvccglacier.com.
Campaign advertisements given to audience at presentation. [Erica Sinnott] SMACK’D | from front page It’s estimated that before a woman leaves an abusive relationship for good, she will make six to nine failed attempts at escaping. About 10 years ago, Bob was high and Jamie was sleeping. He woke her and began accusing her of cheating. “You’re crazy,” she told him. Before she knew it, Bob was on top of her, holding a knife to her neck, saying, “I’ll show you just how crazy I am.” At that moment, Jamie swore to herself she’d leave him and never go back if he let her go. Bob dropped the knife and told her, “I’m gonna leave before I have to do time in jail for you.” Bleeding, bruised, and with a broken arm, Jamie walked outside and asked the first person she saw to call the police. Violence comes in a number of dif-
ferent forms, and sometimes, emotional scars take the longest to heal. Cordero explained that if you or somebody you know is a victim, it is important to recognize that it’s not your job to change the abuser. Break the cycle and seek help. Counselor Souzan Naser encourages students to visit the Counseling and Career Development Center with any issues they have, regarding abuse and beyond. For questions about Smack’d Campaign or to learn how you could become a volunteer, contact Jessica Cordero at (708) 995-3555. Counseling and Career Development Center can be reached at (708) 608-4185 or inside Office S202. Ashley Meitz can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com
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IN BRIEF Buddy Guy Visits Moraine Valley 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. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer and six-time Grammy winner, Buddy Guy is sure to put on a show you don’t want to miss. Tickets are available now. Contact (708) 974-5500 or visit the Box Office inside Building F for more information. Diversity Dialogue Students are invited to join in on a conversation about creating opportunities to appreciate and advance diversity. Leadership and becoming involved throughout the district and region will be two main focuses of the event’s dialogue. The 4th Annual Diversity Dialogue will take place on Friday, November 1 from 7:30 a.m.-noon inside Building M. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the program starts at 8 a.m. Email your RSVP to mvccdiversity@morainevalley.edu or call (708) 974-5704. New Noncredit Culinary Classes Moraine Valley now offers noncredit culinary classes for those look-
ing to develop their kitchen skills. Just in time for Thanksgiving, a one day class, “How to Bake an Apple Pie”, will be held on Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. inside the college’s state-of-the-art cooking lab in Building M. The fee is $74. Register today at the Registration Office, located in S125 on campus, or call (708) 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 708-974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes” under Academic Focus and then “Search, register and pay for noncredit classes”. For news media inquiries, call Jessica Crotty, College and Community Relations coordinator, at (708) 974-5281, or e-mail her at crotty@morainevalley.edu. Zombie Apocalypse Moraine Valley’s long awaited Zombie Apocalypse is coming! World War M is a campus wide game, beginning October 23. Students are encouraged to participate by claiming playing pieces available inside the Library. Pieces will be available to students on Monday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 22. For more information and game rules, visit www.zombies.apps. morainevalley.edu. Pumpkin Contest
The annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest begins accepting pumpkinsfor judging on October 28. Voting will be from October 28-30. Students are invited to decorate pumpkins with one exception: no carving. The winner’s pumpkin will be named “The Great Pumpkin”. Votes are $.25 each for students or five votes are $1. Pumpkins cost $15. Proceeds support the Library Student Scholarship Fund. The winning pumpkin will be announced on October 31 at 1 p.m. in the Library. Zombie Math Using a fictional zombie outbreak as a way to explore real-world mathematical models to predict disease outbreaks, “predator/prey” models in nature and the spread of gossip, this discussion will demonstrate the power of math. The event will apply different math equations to real life. Mathematicians, Keith Nabb and Jerimi Walker, along with biologist Peter Porter will explore real-world implications of the numbers. The event is on Tuesday, October 22, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact Troy Swanson at (708) 974-5709 for more information. Cupcake Decorating Contest Students from 12 area high schools
compete to create the most creative cupcakes using Halloween candy. Judges will award points based on creativity and originality of cupcakes. The team (high school) with the highest amount of points will win a certificate of recognition along with prizes. The contest takes place Thursday, October 24 from 9 a.m. until noon inside the culinary kitchen in located in Building M. Halloween Hustle Students, members of the Health Fitness Center, current Moraine Valley employees, and guests 16 years of age and older are invited to the Halloween Hustle Run/Fun Walk sponsored by the Health Fitness Center. The course takes runners twice around the perimeter path and walkers one time around. The Hustle Run/Fun Walk takes place Saturday, October 19 at 9:15 a.m. Participants may register the day of. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot between Buildings C and D. Refreshments will be provided after the race and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers of the run and walk portions. Call (708) 974-5702 for more information.
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Enrollment at its lowest point since 2007 By Connor Reynolds Layout Editor Fall enrollment at Moraine Valley dropped to its lowest level since 2007. For the second year in a row, fall semester enrollment at Moraine Valley has dropped. Credit headcount, non-credit headcount, and total credit hours all fell this fall. Credit enrollment this semester stands at 16,106 (-3.7% from 2012), non-credit enrollment dropped to 1,498 (-8.7% from 2012), and credit hours taken fell to 149,481 (-2.5% since 2012). The two years of decreasing enrollment came after record credit enrollment of 2011. “We know that the economic recovery still has an impact on students and the choices they have to make,” said college president, Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins. “Usually when the economy softens, enrollment spikes at community colleges, but this time around the economic woes worsened, and although the economy is slowly recovering, it still has taken its toll on students’ discretionary spending,” said Mark Horstmeyer, director of College and Community Relations.
Demographically, Moraine did not change in most categories; only a few sections of the student population saw noticeable shifts. Most notable was a drop in credit hours taken in the health program, an increase in the Hispanic population, and a shift in the gender balance. Credit hours taken in health program classes fell 17% from 11,944 in 2012 to 9,933 this semester. Student’s identifying as Hispanic increased 8.5% from 2,908 in 2012 to 3,154 this semester. The increase brought the Hispanic population at Moraine Valley up from 17.5% in 2012 to 19.6% this year. This is the largest Hispanic population the school has ever had, having increased every year since 2010 when the current reporting system was put into place. The average age of students dropped
[Graphic by Kristopher Torres] slightly to 24.9 down from 25.2 while the median remained at 21.
Connor Reynolds can be contacted at layout@mvccglacier.com.
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President signs climate action plan By Amira Chafai News Editor Moraine Valley Community College is paving the way to a brighter future, by pledging to reduce its impact on global warming. Over six hundred college and university campuses have commuted to eliminating greenhouse gases from their campuses by 2050. This commitment leads the way for other like-minded institutions to help eliminate the toxicities that are pillaging Mother Nature. On September 30th, Dr. Sylvia Jenkins signed the American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment. By declaring this commitment, MVCC pledges to initiate “a climate action plan” that demonstrates a realistic approach to lowering its impact on the planet. Some other factors include creating an inventory analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as making the inventory a publicly accessible. One of the main factors of this plan is introducing the idea of sustainability in the ecosystem in the curriculum. The theory is if student, faculty and community members comprehend the severity of the issue, some changes could be made.
The idea of instituting climate knowledge to students in their curriculum is a good idea. The more students understand why the measures are being taken, the more serious the issue becomes. It is important to comprehend that accessing and utilizing resources offered at MVCC should strengthen the urge to help save the college’s emission and impact on the earth. “I’m pleased that we can join in this effort, and I know that Moraine Valley is fully committed to accepting this
challenge and meeting those expectations well before the 2050 deadline,” Dr. Jenkins said. The idea is to come together as a community, who only becomes stronger when the foundation is stable. Introducing climate knowledge to all those who value the resources offered by MVCC is a giant step in the right direction. Dr. Jenkins was just one of the many to sign the commitment, but she wont be the last. The thing about a good idea is that it has the power to spread
until a change is made. It is a rather marvelous step that MVCC is taking, introducing the idea that a new and modern age institution could become less of a burden on Mother Nature. Recently, MVCC has pledged to become tobacco free in the upcoming semesters, so signing the Climate Commitment would be the next logical step. Amira Chafai can be contacted at amirachafai@gmail.com.
President Dr. Sylvia Jenkins signs American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment. [MVCC Marketing]
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Has dating become a lost art? “Same song underneath “Dates should be some-
the annoying autotune
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a text a few hours before.”
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By Erica Sinnott Photo Editor
By Kristopher Torres Graphics Editor
Yes, I believe the art of dating has declined. Many factors have contributed to The art of romance has not dried-out or been made obsolete by impatient creathis. tures of today. Though it can’t be blamed for presuming so. How many of individuals have gotten a text saying, “hey. r u free 2nite?” Dates An impromptu survey around the room of a similarly-aged demographic Moshould be something set in advance, not a text a few hours before. raine Valley students yielded middling-to-Meh responses to the question “Who While dating sites have been helpful, how many times have people gone on dates here dates? Like Date dates?” Lots of heads looking down, darting eyes looking only to find out the person they “knew” isn’t who they said they were? It is easy to around, plenty of silence. A few asked for clarification, because aside from zany act one way behind a keyboard, but in person, the real you will show. sitcom plots and stories of yore from ancients and hieroglyphs, dating is kind of Tying back in with technology, I continually see on Facebook Jane Doe is in a hard to pin down as a definable thing. relationship with Joe Schmoe. Since it is posted, it gives people more reason to be Really, who does that? Getting to know someone with whom there is neglinosy. Since everything is so readily available, it is so easy to search Facebook to see gible mutual, dare-say possibly carnal, interest in learning more about the other what Jane and Joe have been doing. over the span of some shared time. Similar to an interview, though one hopes Since the influx of technology, lives are more their own gentle personal least-pretty truthpublic and that doesn’t help the art of dating. smoothing/glossing is not eclipsed. I found a quote that helps back this up: “The The current climate of “hookin’ up” is more more people who know about a relationship, readily understood, though conveniently the easier it is for it to get ruined.” The more vague. The big deal ordeal of setting up a schedpeople who know something the more of a uled rendezvous, flowers and/or chocolate opchance it has of getting wrecked. tion, is seen as antiquated. Because most see I know a lot of people go on double dates. I it this way. was one of them. However, on mine, it felt like Courtship obviously has changed from the four friends hanging out instead of a double days of dragging one’s object of affection by date. There was nothing special about it. the hair across to your cave after lovingly clubNot only that, I have noticed there is more bing them on the head. Chris Brown notwithof a not caring attitude/mentality. My parents standing, dating has evolved, and the process have told me when they were dating, my dad had to, as we upright walkers have also. would sometimes surprise her with flowers. Immediate devices of information and elecThe only time I ever got flowers was after one of tronic enablers have popped-up to the notice my band concerts. of many stodgy 21st century social observers Could part of it be it is the 21st century and true, but the rude and oblivious have always women are independent? While that may be been around. the case, it is still nice for us to be surprised and However, the actual process, the tingly wooed from time to time. It also takes two peodance, of seduction or subtle investigation of ple to make a relationship work. If one person a prospective paramour has just updated its is treating it seriously and is making an effort, interface. Same song underneath the annoybut the other sees the relationship as someing autotune and dubsteppery. A new glossy thing casual, that is one reason why the art may [Graphic by Kristopher Torres] wrapper on an old routine. have declined over the years. Playful exchanges, via text or even actual Going off of that, since sex is getting much easier, relationships and true love are live voice in-person still count. Stomaches continue to send butterfly notificagetting so much harder. If people are looking for sex and casual hook ups, relation- tions. you still have to bring it. ships aren’t for you. Relationships require work and commitment, not someone Look your relative best, and damn well smell good. Rhyming doesn’t really who wants a good time. help, but bonus points for glimmers of intelligence, mystique, and potential tolAgain, I believe the art of dating has declined. All of these reasons are contribut- erable-hatred down the road. The dating pool is bigger, but the game, at its heart, ing factors. is still the same. Erica Sinnott can be contacted at photo@mvccglacier.com.
“Going steady now is different because we are not ready to settle down as soon as previous generations.” -Jacklyn Andersen
“The aspect of dating has changed since technology, but it all comes down to one’s intention.” -Eddie Shaw
Kristopher Torres can be contacted at graphics@mvccglacier.edu.
“Yes, people jump into casual relationships and the term boyfriend/girlfriend has lost its value.” -Katelyn Salecki
“I think dating has changed. More people are meeting online rather than traditionally meeting in person first.” -James Lulek
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VIEW FROM THE HILL | BILL DROEL | MVCC CAMPUS MINISTER
Not long ago the words poverty and inner city were synonyms (with an occasional nod to Appalachian poverty). And the word inner city was not used in a strict geographic sense; it meant any city area with concentrated poverty. Things have changed. Beginning in 2005, for the first time in United States history, more poor people live in suburbs than in cities. In the past ten years the number of suburban poor in our Chicago area has increased by 100%. Although the trend did not occur in a matter of days, still suburban communities are caught off guard and are responding with difficulty. A new book, Confronting Suburban Poverty by Alan Berube and
Elizabeth Kneebone (Brookings, 2013), explores the inter-dependent causes and uniqueness of this shift in poverty. The driving force, in my opinion, is the increasing median-age of the residents in the post-World War II suburbs that ring around a city. In our case that means places like Oak Lawn, Blue Island, Summit, and the like. (LaGrange, Oak Park and Evanston pre-date World War II.) Upwardly mobile young families bypass our area in favor of exurbs in McHenry County, Kendall County or even further. Or, those young families move to the geographical inner city; to the South Loop, the near north side, or East Humboldt Park. Palos Hills is an extreme example of this aging trend. Its fastest growing age-cohort is the 79-84 year old group. Other causes of suburban poverty include the loss of construction and retail jobs during our current recession. There are additionally three causes of suburban poverty pertaining to housing. 1.) There was once a massive ring of public high-rise housing in Chicago, separating the Loop from the bungalow belt. Wisely, in the early 1980s families fled these unsafe areas. Gradually, the buildings were torn down and often redeveloped as upscale condos. Former
public housing residents were given Section 8 vouchers which they often applied toward housing in suburbs, including many places south of our Palos Hills campus. 2.) Many families in the 1990s got talked into and talked themselves into variable rate mortgages that were used toward homes in our area. The current recession drastically deflated the property values and many suburban families foreclosed on their homes. 3.) Widows and widowers in our area (or their estates) now sell their family home for far less than its market value in the 1980s. The price attracts buyers who formerly could not afford to live in Palos Hills, Alsip, Hometown and the like. What is new about suburban poverty? It is not about race. All kinds of people are suburban poor; some temporarily so, others are stuck in underemployment. It is about a new style of immigration. Arrivals to our country no longer have to spend their initial years in a city port of entry neighborhood. They don’t arrive in our country by boat or at a downtown train station. They come to O’Hare and make their first residence in
a suburb. The new poverty is not concentrated and thus is hidden. A well-kept suburban block or tract has, for example, an unemployed family in the second house and a bankrupt family in the eleventh house. The suburban town is less prepared to deal with the new poverty and the poor are less comfortable reaching out for help. Similarly, the all-purpose churches of a bygone city era are replaced in the suburbs by small mediating structures with limited contacts. The new poverty comes at the exact moment libertarian culture has overtaken federal social policies and cronyism has depleted human service resources in our once healthy state of Illinois. Finally, the isolation of the suburban poor takes an added spiritual toll on them and on those who care about their plight. Some municipalities and some private groups in our area are responding as best as they can. A report on those efforts will appear in a future “View from the Hill.” Bill Droel can be contacted at droelb@ morainevalley.edu.
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Soccer preps for Region IV playoffs By Sean McDermott Sports Editor What a difference a year makes, as the Cyclones field a full men’s soccer squad who all have attributed to the improved record of 8-5-1 (4-3 in conference) as opposed to last seasons 4-7-2 (1-4-2 in conference). “As a team we aren’t entirely satisfied with our regular season,” said head coach Chuck Bales, who is in his 13th year as head coach at Moraine Valley. “We felt that we were outplayed against Morton (lost 1-5) earlier in the season and the other losses are due to self-inflicted wounds and not being fully engaged in the game.” The Cyclones four other losses came down to one goal against Carl Sandburg, Elgin, Waubonsee and Daley. “We’ve identified some core training we need to do,” explained Bales. “We have to make sure that we are aware of what we need to do and when we need to do it. We need to reestablish our normal habits in order to do well in the playoffs.” The Cyclones have less than a week to prepare for the playoffs, which fields not one favorite to take home the Region IV title. “No team that we played or I heard of is playing with such dominance that other coaches are hoping to beat them,” explained Bales. “Every team in the region took points away from each other.
We’ve beaten teams that were above us and lost to teams below. It’s a wide open field this year.” The Cyclones finished the regular season with a respectable record against teams in the region making them one of the tougher teams in the playoffs. The Cyclones technical abilities have been the key to the Cyclones strengths. “Our passing is excellent plus we have a lot of speed,” exclaimed Bales. The Cyclones also head into the playoffs with no injuries and a solid core of bench players who’ve excelled throughout the season. “We don’t have six players carrying the team like we did seasons prior,” stated Bales. “Instead of having a drop of production when we substitute, we actually have a level rise and a different style of play with our bench players.” The Cyclones won’t know whom their first round opponent until Oct. 19, for now Bales is implementing a strategy in his player’s minds. “Every game we play from here on out is the Region IV final,” said Bales. “Every game will be a challenge especially in a wide open field that we have this year. The team that shows up mentally and physical will win the match.” The Cyclones first round match will be on Wednesday Oct. 23 at 3 p.m., location is to be announced at a later time. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
Second-year defender Marko Enciso dribbles the ball past a Elgin Community College player. Enciso has been a key contributor to the Cyclones’ season. [Mike Frederiksen]
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Volleyball continues their dominance By Sean McDermott Sports Editor
Samantha Newhall prepares to serve the ball in a match against Oakton Community College. The Cyclones won this match in three sets. [Jose Gonzalez]
The Cyclones seem to have finally found their strengths, as they’ve won five straight matches and put together a 9-1 record in their last ten matches. With a record of 21-5 (6-0 in conference), the Cyclones find themselves ranked 20th in the national poll. The Cyclones are headed in the right direction as the regular season begins to draw near the end. During the five game winning streak the Cyclones have swept each match three sets to zero, while giving up an average of just above 14 points per set. The dominant play can be attributed from the Cyclones ability to kill and assist. In the NJCAA Division II, the team is ranked fourth in kills per set with 13.05 and third in assists per set with 12.43. Star player Kara Kentner has led the charge throughout the season as she is ranked second nationally in hitting percentage with an exceptional .427 and is ranked first in conference play with a percentage of .541. Kentner also hit a milestone on Oct. 15, in the win against McHenry County College, as she notched her 1,000th assist. Kentner’s accomplishment was
recognized before the game against Illinois Valley Community College at the “Cyclone Center.” Kentner was the second player to reach the 1,000 mark on a statistic this season, as her partner in crime Joanna Curtis earned her 1,000-kill assist on Sept. 10. One of the biggest victories of the Cyclones’ season came on Oct. 8 when the Cyclones easily handled a tough Waubonsee squad in three sets (2515, 25-20, 25-15). Waubonsee came into the match ranked just outside of the national poll with a 23-4 record. Autumn Seiler led the charge as she had 10 kills and 17 digs. Kentner also had another stellar game recording 12 assists and seven kills. Libero Kayla Manthei was productive as well as she contributed 18 digs to the shutout. Alexandria Bojan led the team in kill percentage, as she killed .462 percent in the match. There are only two matches (Morton College and Elmhurst College) and one tournament (Kishwaukee College Tournament Oct. 18-19) left in the regular season before the Skyway Conference tournament begins. All signs are indicating yet another successful showing in the upcoming Skyway and Region IV playoffs. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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Women’s tennis headed to nationals By Sean McDermott Sports Editor The women’s tennis squad once again is Texas bound as their second place finish in the NJCAA Region IV clinched the Cyclones a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament. It’s been kind of a rough end to the season as the Cyclones dropped their first regular season match in over a year to Elgin Community College 3-6 on Oct. 4. “To go into the last match of the season and lose the Conference Championship at home stung,” said head coach Nicole Selvaggio. With the loss, the Cyclones needed to get back on track, as the Region IV tournament was less then a week away. “I told them to forget about that loss. My number one goal was to keep my girls mentally focused for regionals,” explained Selvaggio. “We needed to work three times as hard to win it when it really counts when we are playing for a spot in the national tournament.” It was an interesting regular season for the Cyclones, as they were able to overcome numerous injuries and finished the regular season with 7-1. Throughout the season Cyclones’ athletic trainer Geoff
Davis healed the Cyclones from simple injuries spanning from aches to sprains of shoulders and ankles to severe injuries like shin splints. Four members of the tennis squad also got into car accidents early on in the season. During the hard week of practice before the Region IV tournament, Selvaggio received news that Kelley Grzych had a broken wrist just two days prior to the tournament. Selvaggio had to reteach Grzych how to hit a backhand. The Cyclones went on their home courts on Oct. 11-12 to fight various teams for a national tournament berth. It was a three way race for the top two positions as the Cyclones, Elgin and Illinois Valley volleyed back and forth through the first day of the regional. At the end of day two of the regional tournament, the Cyclones lost the regional championship to Elgin 18.5 to 15, but finished just ahead of Illinois Valley to clinch their sixth national tournament berth of their successful tennis program. “This season was incredibly successful,” exclaimed a happy Selvaggio. “Qualifying for nationals was seriously the best
feeling. To know how far we’ve come and see all the hard work pay off in the end was so uplifting. This is one of my proudest moments of my life. I rank this moment as high as when I met Billie Jean King. That is how special all of this means to me. That is how proud I am to call myself the head coach of the Cyclones’ women’s tennis team.” Due to their excellent play at the regional, Claudia Maka (fourth singles) and Tricia Poremba (sixth singles) were named to the All-Region IV team. Poremba was also named to the All-Conference team as well as Alexa Armon. Now the Cyclones have to wait until May of 2014 to travel to Tyler, Texas to compete at nationals. In order to combat the long off-season Selvaggio is urging her girls to practice as much as possible and to take advantage of the indoor tennis facilities that are close to campus. “My main goal for the next few weeks is to get the girls healthy,” said Selvaggio. “I will also be there for them to hit with or take lessons from. I know my girls will be well-prepared.” Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
Elizabeth Dominguez takes a serve at the Region IV tournament. Dominguez finished in fourth place in first singles. [Erica Sinnott]
Disappointing end to satisfying golf year By Sean McDermott Sports Editor It wasn’t the way that coach Bob Freudenthal and his golf squad wanted to go out with a ninth place showing in the Region IV tournament, but nonetheless Freudenthal is “proud and satisfied” of the golf squads season. The Cyclones were scheduled to compete in a “practice” tournament at Prairieview along with numerous other teams out of the region, but Mother Nature wasn’t cooperative with the schools, as she drenched the course with 1.13 inches of rain causing the tournament to be cancelled. “I believe that (the cancellation) hurt us,” explained Freudenthal. “I think if we had one more run on the course we would have had a better showing.” The Cyclones were fortunate enough to get a time slot at Cog Hill Golf & Country
Club in Lemont, Illinois the day before the regional, which did help the Cyclones a bit. The Cyclones stepped out on the unseasonably warm autumn shaded Prairieview golf course with one thing on their mind... a top two finish. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. Day one proved that the Cyclones had the talent to win the region, as the team finished the day in second place just seven strokes behind the leader. John Yerkes led the charge shooting a 78, while Jeff Cizek, Joe Knight and Pat Neylon shot 82, 83 and 84 respectively. Day two was an ugly scene for the Cyclones. At the start of the day the Cyclones were headed in the right direction, but all five golfers hit a wall and sent the Cyclones to the bottom of the standings, as the team shot 30 shots higher as opposed to day one. Despite being near the bottom and ultimately out of
the national picture, the Cyclones battled back and moved up three spots to close out the tournament. The day three leaders were Knight and Neylon who both shot an 84. “It’s frustrating because we were a lot better than then what we finished,” said Freudenthal. The Cyclones problems at the tournament can be attributed to their struggles with the “fast” greens at Prairieview, a problem that occurred in the beginning of the season. “Every year we struggle with the greens,” said Freudenthal. “There is no excuse for that since we always play there at least once before the regional tournament.” The Cyclones’ problems with fast greens can be found at their home course at Waters Edge, which is known for their slow greens. “The fact we have slow greens kind of hurts our play at Prairieview,” stated Freudenthal.
Despite the disappointing end of the year, there was a lot of good that came out of the squad and satisfied Freudenthal. “Overall when you look at the big picture we had a respectable year. We came in second in conference and had three all-conference players in Jack Misheck, Knight and Neylon. The guys never gave up and that was a testament to them.” To have a season end is never good feeling and can lead to broken hearts, tears and depression, but the Cyclones handled their defeat with class and took the positive out of the regional tournament on the two hour ride back to campus. “The ride home was positive,” said Freudenthal. “The guys weren’t depressed or crying. They are just a group of great guys. They each had a unique personality and a good
sense of humor and I’m going to miss that. Each of these guys has a bright future ahead of them.” As for the 2014 season, there is a lot of hope as Yerkes, Cizek, Knight and John Randolph all figure to return for another go. The Cyclones are in good shape as of right now heading into 2014. With all the teams getting stronger in the conference and region, the Cyclones figure to maintain their spot as a competitive team next year. As for Freudenthal, he’ll take the next few months off in Arizona doing what he does best…golf. “I’m going to play a lot of golf and stay warm,” said a chuckling Freudenthal. Watch for Freudenthal to bring in another solid recruiting class and get his team in tiptop shape this upcoming spring. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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Flag football might hit the campus again
Several students took part in the flag football games at Moraine [Photo by Glenn Carpenter/©Moraine Valley Community College]. By Karina Junco Staff Writer Ready. Set. Hut! With perfect weather, Moraine Valley students took part in the flag football games as part of “Crash the Campus” on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the quad. There were two teams, red and blue.
Both teams each won a game, the blue team on Wednesday and the red team on Thursday. On Wednesday the teams played four on four, and for Thursday it was six on six. On Wednesday teams participated in three games. The scores were: first game 20-24 and the blue team won, second game, 30-43 and the red team won, and third game, 30-35 with the blue team
taking the lead. Derrick Lyww officiated and organized the games with the help of Kyle Ward. “The game was a positive experience and showed great school spirit,” commented Lyww. The games saw a great turnout, averaging 40 to 50 participants each day. The turnout was so impressive that the flag football games might become
A night with the Blues Brothers By David Stroth Staff Writer The musicians casually sauntered onto the stage at the sold out Dorothy Menker Theatre, took their places and started to play. Wait, where were Jake and Elwood? Late again as always. In homage to the original movie, on comes a video clip of the two Blues legends as they both haplessly and yet casually make their way out of bed and to the show as the band plays ‘Peter Gunn’, a familiar Henry Mancini song that was once the theme for the television show in the late 50’s. It was a funny and entertaining start to a great night of music filled with audience participation. When they finally enter the building, Joliet Jake (Wayne Catania) and Elwood (Kieron Lafferty) are played in by ‘Can’t Turn You Loose,’ started with a vocal introduction. After a few more fan favorites, the band slowed it way down for the classic ‘Shot Gun Blues’ featuring Corey “Hog Leg” Montgomery on guitar. Let me just say that for a younger generation Blues guitarist, this kid can really play. The band also features two female vocalists whose aunt was the famous Koko Taylor. The two sisters, Precious BLUES | page 8
a weekly tournament, weather permitting. The idea for the flag football event came from Student Life one-program intra-murals in the month of October. Sarah Sophie, Program Assistant of Code of Conduct & Student Life, said, “Everyone had fun and there couldn’t have been more perfect weather for flag football. With the help from Power 92.3 and Legacy X dance team the event was such a success.” Power 92.3 and Pace Bus confirmed attendance to “Crash the Campus” with music. Power 92.3 brought the energy that “kicked off” the event and made some students hang around to see what the event was all about. Power 92.3 also had some raffles prizes going on. There was also a performance from Moraine Valley’s Dance team, Legacy X. “The event turned out very well and the dance team worked hard to perform for this event. It also helped the group be exposed and known to the school,” said captain of Legacy X, Travis Walker. “Crash the Campus” was another successful event, socializing students with the fun activities sponsored by Student Life. Karina Junco can be contacted at juncok@ student.morainevalley.edu.
Moraine staff on a jazz jam
Łukasz Malewicz plays in the Jazz Faculty showcase. [Erica Sinnott] By Karina Junco Staff Writer
Kieron Lafferty as Elwood (Left) and Wayne Catania as Joliet Jake (Right). The pair performed the Blues Brother Review on Oct. 4. [Michael Eudenbach]
Celebrating 20 years, the Fine & Performing Arts Center hosted the firstever Jazz Faculty Showcase. There was Douglass Bratt on drums, Timothy Burns playing guitar, James JAZZ | page 8
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More to the undead then meets the eye By Anne Parker Editor-in-Chief As Moraine Valley students and faculty prepare for the World War M: Humans vs. Zombies campus wide game, the topic of zombies has made several appearances in the Library Lounge. Most recently zombies appeared in the One Book One College panel discussion on Wednesday, October 9, discussing “Zombies, Art, and Pop Culture.” Zombies have been making appearances throughout history, found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, Scandinavian, Chinese, and Egyptian myths. The main focus of the panel was to discuss why now, especially in pop culture, zombies are becoming so prominent. Today they are in several movies and TV shows spanning several different genres; romantic comedies, comics, video games, and recently commercials. The panel members included Tish Hayes, Librarian; Jason King, Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics; Erik LaGattuta, Associate Professor, Art; Craig Rosen, Associate Professor, Theater; Carel Millsap-Spears, Assistant Professor, Communications; and Troy Swanson, Department Chair of the Li-
Jason King, Tish Hayes, Carel Millsap-Spears, and Craig Rosen at the “Zombies, Art, and Pop Culture” discussion [Kristin Schraer]. brary, who each had their own particular taste in the evolution of zombies and their preferences today. A major theme that was discussed through the panel is the idea that ‘zombie’ is another term that can be used to describe individuality. “Slow zombies are ultimately kind of a reflection of ourselves, of our personal feelings as a society, as an individual, the things that we would want to be but we can’t be when economic changes occur
or societal changes occur and we can’t adapt as fast as we should be able to,” said King. Recently, zombie fiction has also been described as a metaphor, comparing ourselves to the society that surrounds us. “As we exist currently in our modern society much of the time we are forced to be zombies, that go about our daily business during the day with very little thought or individual will. We are dependent on our survival on this giant social
machine, and in order to get along on this machine we have to act like zombies most of the time,” said LaGattuta. Also discussed was the reasoning behind why people are so interested or connected with death and how it resonates in everyone through zombies. “Death is that border that we all will cross, but the problem is what happens after. I think that’s why zombies are different, this sort of living dead vs. like ZOMBIE | page 5
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Moraine alum saves lives with engineering By Bill Lukitsch Entertainment Editor This one’s for all you nay-sayers that think you won’t use math outside of college! Keith Nabb of the Moraine Valley Math department introduced guest speaker Michelle Gerrity to give the second of three S.T.E.M. (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) talks at the Moraine Library Lounge on October 16. At 24 years of age, Michelle Gerrity stands as an extremely accomplished young woman. Her educational career started here at Moraine Valley where she earned an Associate of Science degree in 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University in 2012. In her presentation, ‘The Role of Mathematics in Predicting Whiplash Injuries and Seat Belt Performance’ Gerrity gave students and faculty a glimpse of her life and career as an Automotive Safety Engineer at Honda’s Research and Development Center in Ohio. The initial design of the car model starts in Los Angeles, California. Engineers draw up possible designs for cars
Michelle Gerrity explains the physics of seatbelt anchorage. Gerrity is an Automotive Safety Engineer at Honda’s Research and Develpmont Center. [Braelyn Zavala]. and when they have decided on one, they actually make a life sized clay model of the car. “I’ve never seen this myself, but I think it’s pretty fascinating,” said Gerrity. That’s where Gerrity’s job comes into play at Honda R&D. Software tools called CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) are used to test initial design plans to determine whether or not a new model will perform well
in a real crash test. These programs determine whether or not the company should construct a prototype. “After that, we actually spend millions and millions of dollars to create prototype cars, and smash them into walls. So that’s the fun part,” Gerrity said. There are stringent safety regulations imposed on car companies to achieve a five star safety rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) judges vehicle safety based on crash test re-
sults. Honda and its luxury line, Acura, show a great dedication to meeting the standards set by IIHS. “At Honda I work with a lot of dummies,” Gerrity joked, as she presented a power point slide displaying the anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), more commonly known as crash test dummies. She went into detail describing the way that these devices are constructed, and the standards of mathematical accuracy to which they are held. There’s no joking around when it comes to the price tag for ATDs. “The dummies themselves can go up to $200,000,” Gerrity relayed. She went into specifics explaining the complex and accurate instruments they use. The potentiometers and gyroscopes mounted in them give researchers physical test evidence of the effects a real car crash can have on passengers. In some instances, cadavers are also used to test crash scenarios. Using bodies that have been donated to science can give engineers very accurate readings on the effects that a car crash can have. Near the end of her presentation, SEAT BELT | page 4
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“Lockport Legend” visits class
Kristin Thometz [Erica Sinnott] By Ciara Barnett Copy Editor The students of Publications Seminar met a professional newspaper editor, a visit many are not going to forget. Kristen Thometz, editor of “The Lockport Legend,” joined the classroom for share her college stories and
career experiences in journalism. Considering that Kristen is quite young, she was highly relatable to the students. Thometz received her bachelor in journalism from Loyola University in Chicago. She told the class about her time there, and how she was a part of the Society of Professional Journalists chapter. She recommended joining the SPJ Chapter because the people she met helped her later on with her career. Kristen also recommended taking internships, because the experience learned through the process of your career can help establish an end goal career. After completing college, Kristen took a summer break. She started out working as an assistant editor for the “Orland Park Prairie,” where she worked for almost a year. Then she continued working for 22nd Century Media, she transferred to the sister paper “The Lockport Legend,” where she is currently the editor. “I was lucky to get such a great job this young in my career,” stated Kristen. Her internships with ABC7 and FOX Chicago helped give her experience for her current editor position.
This job requires her decision regarding everything printed in the paper. Kristen handles 48 pages to be printed per week, sometimes more depending on the local news and things going on in Lockport. She also handles a strict budget, which she distributes to freelance writers and photographers if extra things need to be covered. She recounted a story for the class on an opportunity she was able to encounter because of her job; seeing President Obama speak in person. Kristen also said she relies on the community to give her ideas for stories, and that there is always room for internships for her paper. Thometz stressed the importance of internships and experience, and made it clear to the students at Moraine that without a broad expansion of knowledge, others could be chosen instead for a job. By having Kristen Thometz speak to the class, her professionalism and words are sure to stick with the students who have publishing and editing in mind.
SEAT BELT| from page 3 Gerrity shared a letter that was sent to the Honda Safety department she works for. The letter recounts the experience of one Honda Odyssey owner when a drunk driver hit him. According to his letter, he suffered a left elbow fracture, but the accident reconstruction expert that reviewed the vehicle, told him that he could not believe he actually survived the crash. “It’s very, very rewarding when you can use your education to impact other people’s lives,” Gerrity shared. Michelle Gerrity has realized her goal of becoming an engineer. She gave special thanks to the math teachers she studied under at Moraine, professors Kristen R. Schreck, Amy Brett Madden, and Keith Nabb. It’s apparent that Gerrity has a passion for what she does. She has personally funded a $1,000 scholarship program available to students that are interested in pursuing a career in engineering. Her success is an inspiration to all of the Moraine Valley college students, and a testament to the belief that hard work and determination pay off in the end.
Ciara Barnett can be contacted at copyeditor@mvccglacier.com.
Bill Lukitsch can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.
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ZOMBIE | from page 2 Frankenstein, bringing someone back from the dead, there’s a different connotation to that. There’s powerlessness about it.” The metaphor between zombies and the self was mentioned to have been found in the classrooms at Moraine.
“Students look at teachers and we seem like zombies out there. So sometimes I wonder when I think about zombification, I kind of wonder if our job is sort of to create people that are not zombies who are free thinkers, yet these people also feel like they have to think the way we want them to,” explained Rosen.
With all of the exciting hype and interest in the zombie phenomenon it would be no surprise to find a zombie apocalypse survival class in the next class catalog. Anne Parker can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
STUDENT CLUBS Compiled by The Glacier 24 Karat Dance Team Contact Terra Jacobson at 974-5467. Action, Social & Political Empowerment Contact Annette D’Silva at 608-4023. Alliance of Latin American Students Contact Alexandria Elvira at 974-5487. Anime Club Contact Jeremy Kingery at 608-4322. Arab Student Union Contact Nina Shoman-Dijani at 974-5229. Art Club Contact Kevin Daly at 708-927-0764. Artistic Metal-Working Contact James Greer at 974-5423. Asian Diversity Club Contact Tamina Farooqui at 974-5313. BOSS Contact Josiah Fuller at 974-4025. Business, Finance, & Entrepreneur Club Contact James Snooks at 974-5785. Christian Fellowship Contact Daniel Cristman at 608-4284. College Bowl Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Combat to College Contact General McArthur at 974-4144. Creative Writing Club Contact Tina Jenkins-Bell at 974-4379. Fashion Valley Couture Contact Dominique McDowell at 974-5722. Filmmakers Club Contact Dan Pal at 630-942-2800. Fire Science Contact Bryant Krizek at 608-4404. Forensics - Phi Kappa Delta Contact John Nash at 974-5556, Krista Appelquist at 974-5222. GASP - Gender And Sexuality Progress Contact Jeffrey McCully at 974-4377. The Glacier Student Newspaper Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Honors Program Contact Alicea Toso at 974-4191. International Women’s Club Contact Annette 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 Young Shim at 974-4319. Legacy X Dance Team Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353. Mastadon Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Music Club Contact Tammi Carlson at 974-5636. Muslim Student Association Contact Michael Morches at 974-5310. Psychology Club Contact Mitchell Baker at 974-4058. Recreation Management/ Recreation Therapy Contact Donna McCauley at 974-5227. Relay for Life Planning Committee Contact Wally Fronzek at 974-5372. The Society of Arab Scholars Contact Kipp Cozad at 974-5331. South of the Himalayas Contact Sumeet Singh at 974-4353. Student Government Association Contact Demetrius Robinson, Kimberly Golk at 974-4179 Student Nursing Organization (S.N.O.) Contact Georgina Murphy in 974-4122. Ultimate Frisbee Contact Jessica Crotty at 974-5281.
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Weather can’t stop the zombie craze
Members of the Asian Diversity Club were in attendance at the “World War Z” movie in the moonlight event, handing out raffle prizes to the audience. [Braelyn Zavala] By William Lukitsch Entertainment Editor We’re in the midst of October, and with the Halloween festivities approach-
ing fast, Moraine Valley is getting into the spirit of the season. Traditionally, Movie in the Moonlight features animated family films similar to the ones seen over the past
few weeks, such as ‘Monsters University’ and ‘Wreck-it Ralph’. Saturday, October 12 was a night for the undead when ‘World War Z’ made it to Moraine’s big screen. Jessica Crotty, Coordinator of College and Community Relations, stated that the department wanted to give students the opportunity to see a film relating to the One Book One College theme for this year. Due to poor field conditions and the threat of inclement weather, the movie was moved into the M building. Free popcorn was provided in the M building, and the clubs had a dry spot to set up tables and chairs. ‘World War Z’ was shown on three projector screens across the giant conference room and guests had access to tables and padded chairs, a convenient alternative to a wet blanket on cold grass. The Moraine Valley 24 Karat Dance team came out to strut. The club offered candy and a sign up sheet for information on the next opportunity for tryouts coming next spring. Alliance of Latino Americans Students (ALAS) was also there to provide snacks and refreshments. The members of the club indicated that proceeds from
the sales were to be directed toward charity organizations for autism. The Asian Diversity Club came prepared with a display depicting zombies chasing brains across poster board. Aside from the regular snacks they offered a small raffle for a variety of movie themed goodie baskets. The Business, Finance and Entrepreneurs Club set up shop in the conference room to sell candy as well. With all the different clubs offering different varieties of treats, everyone had a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth. When it comes right down to it, ‘World War Z’ starring Brad Pitt doesn’t have much in common with the book by Max Brooks, aside from the title. Nevertheless, it was a noble stride geared to motivate interest in the One Book One College events to come. Over the next couple of weeks we have more theme inspired events, including the World War M game set to start on October 23. Students can find out more about what’s happening this month relating to World War Z at the One Book One college web page. Bill Lukitsch can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.
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Litteken demonstrates value on canvas By William Lukitsch Entertainment Editor The phrase ‘money can’t buy happiness’ doesn’t really relate to artist Matthew Litteken, except for the fact that his passion for art comes out through currency as his subject. On October 14, Moraine Valley Art Department unveiled Litteken’s ‘Ten Objects of Veneration” at the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery. Litteken visited the campus on October 17, and described in detail the inspiring elements of his work. “My work really can be whittled down into one word and that’s value.” stated Litteken. Litteken’s work exposes the different value systems that define our lives. Attendees were eager to hear the method and technique that he used to complete the arrangement. The one-dollar bill is an object that is commonly known. In its simplest form, this object is a currency; something used to exchange goods and services. “I’m really using the monetary value systems because it’s something that
Piece by Matthew Litteken on display in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery [Erica Sinnott] everyone can relate to,” said Litteken. Aside from a general definition, the bill is a symbol that has many different levels of meaning. The artwork that is used on actual American currency conveys a message; it represents wealth, prosperity, and obviously, value. While speaking to the observers,
Litteken reflected on an experience he had helping a friend sell handmade ceramic art in Philadelphia. While attempting to close the deal, the buyer was swayed by the price of the art piece. This inspired a question that is posed throughout this collection: What is truly valuable?
In his work, Litteken gives viewers a different glimpse of the currency that they are so familiar with. As Littekin describes, he uses the physical range of color value to reference the metaphysical value of his art. He places his work across what he calls ‘abstract-scapes’ to give it a striking presence. One of the common factors in his collection is a scrolling rococo which resembles the border background that you would find on a one dollar bill. The exhibit includes works from his ‘Sub-Urban Legends’ series as well. In these pieces, Litteken uses common elements from the board game Monopoly, which instill underlying tones of financial inequality that have become increasingly apparent in our country. ‘Ten Objects of Veneration’ will be on display at the Fine Arts and Performing Center until November 15th. The passion Matthew Litteken has for art is conveyed through the mastery displayed in this collection. William Lukitsch can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.
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Jimmy Webb releases new album By Jayne Joyce Views Editor
For over 50 years, American songwriter Jimmy Webb has captured listeners with his music. At 67 years, Webb returns again to the record sales and touring to highlight his newest album, ‘Still Within The Sound Of My Voice’ released on September 10. Featuring high profile artists and taking musical renditions on his classic hits and a brand new duet with Lyle Lovett, Webb creates for his fans another dimension to appreciate his work. His latest CD features duet reinterpretations paired with well known artists as Lyle Lovett, Carly Simon, Keith Urban, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Joe Cocker, Marc Cohn, America, Kris Kristofferson, Amy Grant, Brian Wilson, the Jordanaires, and Art Garfunkel while Paul Franklin and Jerry Douglas take on the instrumentals. Webb’s music offers listeners both old and new a well-produced album sure to spark nostalgia and confront previously held conceptions about himself as a pianist. Each song combines Webb’s lyrics while highlighting each artist’s unique talent. Webb recently performed at City Winery, Chicago’s West Loop. There, he
performed his classics on the piano coupled with side stories involving his first time meet up with Frank Sinatra, to the reason for which his Grammy hit ‘Up Up and Away’ was temporarily taken off the air on an alleged drug references. He recounted personal experiences in between classics such as ‘MacArthur Park’, “The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress” and ‘You Can’t Treat the Wrong Man Right’. While Webb’s new album showcases previously released hits with the exception of one song; it is definitely worth the listen. The featured artists breathe new life into areas of the songs that instill an original identity from the previously released versions. Jayne Joyce can be contacted at views@mvccglacier.com.
JAZZ | from front page Davis on trumpet, Kevin Fort playing piano, Luke Malewicz on trombone, Brien O’Callaghan playing Acoustic Bass, and Mai Sugimoto playing Alto saxophone. “Today’s performance is a wonderful opportunity to feature our incredibly talented jazz faculty here at Moraine Valley Community College”, says Douglass Bratt, Academic Music Coordinator. These faculty and staff members have played all throughout the world with famous artists such as Gerry Mulligan, Tito Puente, Harry James Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and Grazyna Auguscik, demonstrating their passion for music through such gifted skills. Several selections were performed, some of which the instructors wrote themselves. Some of these included, ‘Al a Modal’ by Dexter Gordon; ‘Al a Mode’ by Art Blakey, arranged by Tim Burns; ‘Class Act’ by James Davis; ‘Ceora’ by Lee Morgan; ‘Dig’ by Miles Davis, arranged by Kevin Fort including ‘The Jody Grind’ by Horace Silver, arranged by Luke Malewicz; ‘Mood Swings’ by Luke Malewicz, and ‘Serenity’ by Joe Henderson, arranged by James Davis. Douglass Bratt wrote another piece
called ‘Neither Tune’, which is a waltz and also a project for school. Kevin Fort played the piano and presented a couple of songs that had a Brazilian style and a taste of South America was enjoyed by the audience. ‘Blues for the Moment’ by Mai Sugimoto is a piece that is hard bop, with an energetic beat that people can just get up and dance to. The faculty at MVCC gives the joy of music to the students and shows how fun it is to do something you love. Many of the teachers have played, performed, arranged, or composed at familiar venues such as Millennium Park, Chicago Skylines Big Band, and Chicago Jazz Festival. Some have even played in a band, started their own musical groups, or became soloists. There’s no doubt that Moraine Valley is host to an incredibly talented staff of masterful musicians. The performance payed homage to a classic American genre, Jazz. They practiced hard and gave a memorable concert for the students, teachers, and community and they made the Showcase an unforgettable night for everyone. Karina Junco can be contacted at juncok@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Thomas directs ‘The Great American Songbook’ By Dimka Atanassova Staff Writer The Great American Songbook concerts at MVCC were launched in 2012, and renewed the 14-year tradition of Festive Folk Songs and Spirituals. Their second edition on October 12 attracted a cheering crowd and set a new, audience-anticipated event tradition at the Dorothy Menker Theatre. The Moraine Chorale and Chamber singers exceeded devotees’ expectations to enjoy the centennial sensational legacy of the American major songwriters Irvin Berlin, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter. The 65-member choir and the 12-member faculty orchestra under the masterful baton of Nicholas Thomas, Music Director, put their artistic mark and enchanted the audience with 15 medleys and song standards. The concert was joyful with exuberant celebration and proved that the music from 1910’s to 1950’s is cherished and remembered. The concert curtains opened and closed with ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ and ‘Stars and Stripes’. The choristers demonstrated their opulent voices in majestic patriotic renditions and were equally skillful in jazzy, swing numbers with intricate syncopated choruses and romantic ballads with colorful melodic flow that have been on Billboard Charts, performed by celebrities, staged in mu-
Nicholas Thomas directs the Moraine Chorale and Chamber singers [Erica Sinnott] sicals and film. Three repeated, instantly recognizable favorites’ infectious tunes and good-humored lyrics were a delight to hear and perform. The 1941 ‘All Aboard’ medley, incorporating ‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo’ and ‘On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe’ train songs; the 1949 ‘A Good Old Melody’ and the 1936 ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ transported the audience back in time to Big Band and swing eras with their contagious rhythms. Distinguished permanent narrator Jeanne Vaughn’s readings highlighted
the legendary Irvin Berlin, George Gershwin and Cole Porter’s artistic achievements to the American Songbook heritage as they captured the essence of what makes American songs so great – their memorable and singable melodies and timeless lyrics. Rightfully described by Jerome Kern’s maxim that “Irvin Berlin has no place in American music – he is American music”, the three songs performed here (of his cavalcade of some 1500 songs) were no exception. Berlin was 23 years old when he wrote his first major international
hit – “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” and the Moraine Valley choirs celebrated the 102nd anniversary of his hit song jackpot that generated an international Ragtime movement dance craze. Robert Kase, a Dean of Fine Arts Department at the University of St. Francis, contributed with his elaborate improvisations on the trumpet. The repertoire included Berlin’s most beautiful love longing ballad ‘What’ll I Do?’ ‘Blue Skies’ and his 1939 “God Bless America”, the single most defining patriotic song of all time and a staple in times of peace, war, and resurgence. The romantic themes and unbridled emotions were underlined by Gershwin’s all-time standard ‘Embraceable You’, Cole Porter’s sophisticated ‘True Love’ and “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” and Leroy Anderson’s 1951 greatest hit, “Blue Tango”. The 1925 “Tea for Two” dotted swing rhythm marked a notable performance and was applauded as well. It is no exaggeration to state that the second Great American Songbook concert was hugely enjoyable to both performers and audience and brought lasting memories.The next date with the performers is their annual Christmas concert on December 7 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are sold quickly so one may consider contacting the Box Office soon. Dimka Atanassova can be contacted at atanassovad@student.morainevalley.edu.
10 ‘Gravity’ holds on for top spot
Sandra Bullock as Dr. Ryan Stone [Courtesy of Warner Brothers Ent.] By Anne Parker Editor-in-Chief Most of us have never been to space, so we cannot judge what goes on above our ‘Mother Earth.’ In “Gravity,” which opened in theaters on October 4, audiences are astounded by the tale of a group of astronauts who try to survive after their ship, Explorer, has been hit by debris caused by a Russian satellite, left with nothing but ironically, space. Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a medical engineer, and a novice to space travels, having only been floating around for a week. She has been paired up with veteran Matt Kowalski (George Clooney). Their characters provide balance between each other; where Ryan Stone is nervous and anxious to get back home, Matt Kowalski is smooth and still in control. There are a few instances where Clooney’s charisma really shines. However, in dire moments some veteran jokes are not really necessary. The film also loses its credibility toward the end, with far-fetched moments and scenes that seem unrealistic. The most incredible aspect of the film is actually the silence. Every time the ship is smashed apart by flying debris, moving at roughly 200 miles per hour, viewers are left feeling the impact, rather than hearing the crashing of it. It is an emotional movie, starting from the spectacular aerial views of planet Earth, from mountains, to storm clouds, to the beautiful Northern Lights, up until the final triumphant standoff between letting go or fighting to land firmly on the ground. “Gravity” would probably be even more intense seen in 3D, but the overcast provided by 3D glasses might hinder the bright and beautiful shots of planet Earth. In the absence of gravity, the objects that you would never expect to move in space, like fire and teardrops, actually leap off the screen. Overall the film is the standard human spirit story; sacrifices must be made, and when all hope seems lost, we still carry the natural intuition to survive. Anne Parker can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
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BLUES | from front page and Ebony Taylor, a former MVCC student, were featured in a duet and later sang solos. Most songs involved audience participation. Jake and Elwood came into the crowd and beckoned individuals to sing verses. They had people out of their seats when they played the Isley Brothers hit song ‘Shout’. The night was filled with great blues songs. They even had a video montage
as they paid their respects to the late great Cab Calloway with his hit ‘Minnie The Moocher’. Wayne plays a really good Jake Blues and that is helped by the fact that he bears a striking resemblance to the original. Last was the exceptional harmonica playing of Keiron. ‘The Blues Brothers Revue’ was conceived by original blues brother Dan Aykroyd , the widow of John Belushi Mrs. Judith Belushi, and Paul Shaffer; contributors of the
late night NBC series ‘Saturday Night Live’. The Revue is touring the U.S. and will be coming back to the Chicagoland area again in the spring. They will be at the James Lumber Performing Arts Center in Grayslake on November 8. For more on this talented troupe, visit the webpage at bluesbrothersofficialsite.com or like them on Facebook. David Stroth can be contacted at Strothd@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Career Corner
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JRC workshop covers job search strategy By Peter G. Juarez Staff Writer
Job search techniques were the subject of the latest workshop, presented by Job Resource Specialist Tamima Farooqui of the Job and Resource Center. Seats were mostly filled with students at the workshop on October 15. Some students came with resumes in hand, but overall, all were eager and attentive. A few minutes after 9 a.m.,
Farooqui happily addressed the class, mentioned the subject of the JRC’s workshop and dimmed the lights for the video presentation that had centered on highlighted JRC programs and resume writing techniques. Among the programs highlighted were the Student Employment Program and the Student Internship Program. When lecturing on resumes, Farooqui clarified several important
points, crucial to consideration in the hiring process. A strong resume is clear and free of errors, concise, has compelling language, focuses on relevance, and is “strategic”. Certain techniques may make the difference in getting hired. Farooqui said, “It’s important to make sure your voicemail greeting is professional.” Having an informal voicemail could tell the employer a lot about you. This can range from such details as having
a greeting that sounds depressed, annoying, or uses distasteful words that only friends could understand without perhaps being offended. An example she used during the presentation, “Hey, this is Michael, I am obviously not here right now, probably screened your call and didn’t answer. Please leave a message.” Would you as an employer consider hiring Michael? Farooqui went on to address today’s social media, and the pros and cons of it relating to the application process of employment. Facebook, which can be a very useful way to share thoughts, comments, and pictures, can also be very useful to employers when researching potential job candidates or applicants. Many applicants have been rejected from being hired, simply on the content of their pictures alone. She then went on to talk, and furthermore, praise, the social networking site, LinkedIn. “What I like about LinkedIn is that people can recommend you and endorse your skills,” she explained. According to the LinkedIn.com site homepage, LinkedIn is “The world’s largest professional network with 225 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the globe.” Closing the lecture, Farooqui reiterated the importance of effective resume writing, portfolio setups, and the techniques that may lead to the decision into getting hired by an employer. The next workshop at Moraine Valley will be on Monday, October 21 covering interviewing strategies. This is always an important workshop that is very beneficial to every student. Those interested in attending can go to room S117B in the S Building from noon to 1 p.m. A reminder, students must be registered in order to attend the JRC workshops. Current students may sign up for any workshop at College Central Network under “Upcoming events,” select workshop and click RSVP. Students should also make room in their calendars to attend the Student and Employer Internship Panel on November 7 in the Library Lounge from noon to 2 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to talk with industry experts who will explain what they look for in interns, and what it takes to acquire a successful internship. Students will also be available to explain their own experiences as an intern, and how having an internship can impact a student’s life and career. This event is open to all majors and the first 30 students will receive a gift. For any questions regarding help with resumes and job employment opportunities, contact the Job Resource Center at (708)-974-5727. Peter G. Juarez can be contacted at juarezp5@student.morainevalley.edu.
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