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Boo the hustle Fair caters to adults

Two students participating on the Oct. 25 5K circle arround the campus track. [James Boothe] Joshua Mira News Editor The MVCC main campus played host to the Halloween Hustle 5K Run to dozens of students, faculty, and members of the community that wanted to participate in a healthy cause for the school. Hosted by the Health, Fitness and Recreation Center (HFRC), participants paid either a $20 early registration fee or a $25 regular registration fee, the proceeds of which would all be donated to the Moraine Valley Foundation. The foundation primarily funds student scholarships, so participation was encouraged by the HFRC. As well, the foundation supports academic-needs scholarships, emergency funds to students struggling financially, and grants to faculty members that have innovative projects that further the mission of the college. The foundation also pro-

vides funds to the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC), so members of the FPAC staff were also present at the 5K. Additionally, Share Your Soles, a charity organization, was collecting donations of shoes to be distributed to the needy. The run and walk, taking place on Oct. 25, gave students the opportunity to spend their Saturday encircling the track grounds for 3.1 miles straight while dressed in their Halloween costumes. However, some participants found it better to run in jogging gear rather than ruin their outfits. As incentive, the registrants were all given a free T-Shirt as a reward for participating in the event. Other complimentary perks were free refreshments and prizes that were awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group. HUSTLE| page 2

An attendee of the fair discusses transfer options with a representative. [Izabela Kokoszka] William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Adult students make up nearly half the student population at Moraine. In recognition of National Nontraditional Student Week, the Moraine Valley Articulation Department organized a transfer fair catered toward returning learners. The Adult College Transfer Fair was held in the L building on Nov. 6, where representatives from 16 different fouryear universities gathered to showcase the various programs offered at their respective institutions. The event has been conducted on the main campus for a number of years, and has traditionally been scheduled during evening hours to match nontraditional student schedules, Transfer Coordinator Christina Simon said. “We try to invite schools that have adult completion pro-

grams,” explained Simon. Universities offering services like fast-track degree programs, online and evening courses, and technical programs are generally asked to participate. The main goal is to provide non-traditional students with an informed, comprehensive plan for continuing higher education. Employees from Academic Advising were also present to provide students with necessary information for completing Moraine programs and plotting out successful transfer strategies. This year, the Articulation Department strove to give special attention to student veterans, inviting veteran coordinators and admissions officers from other colleges to attend. “The Articulation department enabled us to come in and share the space with them and invite some of our coordinators and service some of the veteran students at the college,” said

Student Success and Veterans Coordinator General McArthur III. Pinpointing an accurate time and date for adult learners has been an issue in the past, Simon said. Taking into consideration fluctuating work and class schedules of adult students, effectively promoting the event to commuters continues to be a challenge. Despite efforts by the Articulation department, the fair was not well attended. Although the fair was meant to attract adult learners, traditional students were also able to benefit from the services provided. Jonathan Wilson, 19, is a student in his second year attending Moraine. Attending the fair gave him the opportunity to speak with representatives from SIU Carbondale and Lewis University, his top two choices. William Lukitsch can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com

IN THIS ISSUE SPORTS Women’s Cross Country team take first place in regionals. PAGE 12

ENTERTAINMENT Cabaret starts of strong and continues to find success. SOCIAL PAGE 1

FEATURES Forensics find success in Peoria that adds on to their reputation. SOCIAL PAGE 1

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HUSTLE| from front page The event itself began while the dew of the morning was still evaporating into the rising sun. Runners and walkers lined up in the lot of the M Building in excitement for the beginning the 5K, with people from all over the community standing in attendance. Soon after, the run began, and the track soon became flooded with 12 year old joggers and 60 year old walkers alike. HFRC staff and student helpers were also present to help guide the registrants and to keep the 5K runners organized throughout. After half the day had passed, the runners and walkers had finally begun to finish the hustle, and placers were

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Hello, MVCC students! I hope you all had a very safe and enjoyable Halloween! For this week’s article, I’d just like to share with you a couple of the things that the Student Government Association has been working on. As you know, one of the highest expenses of attending college is the cost of textbooks. At SGA, we realize this, and one of our main goals is to help alleviate some of these costs in any fashion that we can. In collaboration with the book store, SGA has been working on a Book Swap web-

Faculty Adviser Ted Powers powerst@morainevalley.edu

site portal. This website, available at http://books.morainevalley.edu/swap_main.asp, will let MVCC students log on and create an account where you can then search for books that other students are interested in swapping. Vice-versa, if you have your own books that you’re interested in swapping, you can list those books right on the website for other students to see. This is a great way for you to get the most out of those textbooks that you aren’t using anymore, while also saving you quite a bit of money. If you have any questions about the Book Swap website, feel free to drop by the SGA office (U204) and we can certainly assist you. Moving forward, the SGA is always looking for more ways that we can further alleviate the cost of textbooks, so be on the lookout for more in the future! If you ride to and from campus on the bus, SGA has been actively working on a solution that will notify students of incoming buses. This will be especially helpful as the winter months approach, as you will be able to stay inside and warm while you

soon named with awards handed out. MVCC Student Lorissa Semus, the first female finisher, commented that she had “lots of fun”, and that she was “proud to be the first girl to finish.” Other winners were Craig Mehlman, the top finisher of the run overall with a time of 19.29 minutes and Michael Stanek, who had a finishing time of 20.49 minutes. At the closing ceremony of the run, the HFRC organizers thanked the participants for coming out to support the school and wished that the run experiences continued success in the future. Joshua Mira can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

wait for the bus. We’re hoping to have the solution in place prior to the onset of winter, so be sure to look out for that as well. The LifeSource Blood Drive, sponsored by the SGA, is coming up on November 18th, from 10am-4pm on campus in U211. This is a great way to give back to your community, as with every blood donation, you have an opportunity to truly support someone’s life. Sign-ups are ongoing in building S at the table that LifeSource has set up

on the S street, or feel to stop by the SGA office in U204 to sign up. Even if you have donated recently, LifeSource has mentioned that you can donate anywhere from three to 24 times per year. To donate blood, you must meet a few qualifications, and while there are a few restrictions on medical and travel history, the actual donation process is quick and easy. A representative from LifeSource will be able to help with any questions that you may have. We hope to see you all there!

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Degrees of separation By Jackie Cronin Staff Writer Students majoring in Psychology took advantage of attending a seminar that focused on degree requirements for specific psychology fields on Oct. 30 in the M Building. The seminar was hosted by Moraine’s Psychology Department with Dr. Amy Williamson, Prof. Cara Williams, and Dr. Ericka Hamilton as the speakers. The three speakers noted that their goal of the conference was to inform the students that a few extra years of education is needed to be done in order to be a psychologist in today’s workforce. “A Bachelor’s Degree will only get you so far in any field you want to work in,” said Dr. Hamilton, who teaches here at Moraine Valley. “If you want to do counseling or move up in your career, you are going to need more schooling.” Dr. Williamson agreed, and noted that psychologists need to study more than just what is in their specific field. “A neuropsychologist, who specializes in the brain, need to study neuroanatomy and neurological diseases,” explained Williamson. “They also need to study normal as well as abnormal brain behav-

ior.” The speakers stated that the best route for getting a job as a psychologist is attending graduate school. “Graduate schools are expensive and competitive,” said Dr. Hamilton. “Most graduate schools require an entrance exam, and that you have good grades.” Dr. Hamilton added that every state has different regulations about requirements for psychologists. “If you are studying at other schools instead of in Illinois, you need to know what the requirements for your career choice are,” said Hamilton. “Some states want you to take certain classes unlike other states that have maybe less requirements On a closing note, the speakers pointed out that psychology is a very renowned and competitive field to work in, especially in today’s world. “You have to want it,” said Dr. Hamilton. “You have to decide how much you can do, how much schooling you can handle. It’s going to take time and money, and you really need to be passionate.” Jackie Cronin can be contacted at croninj54@student.morainevalley.edu.

‘Finish school’ Joshua Mira News Editor MVCC gathered real world employers and students with authentic internship experience from across the country for the Student and Employer Internship Panel. The Job Resource Center (JRC) event took place in the Fogelson Theater on Nov. 6. Community members and faculty were also invited to the panel in order to spread the range of information. Panel members were comprised of MVCC Student and Disney Intern Alum Amelia Garcia, Journalist Briahna Gatlin, State Trooper Melissa Uhles, and other Moraine Valley graduates. Internship Manager Marie Harrel acted as the spokesperson for the JRC, and began the panel by issuing questions to the entire group. One question brought up to the panel was “How do you attract employers to an internship application?” “They like people who have experience. Always keep an open mind,” said

Harrel. Gatlin added, “You have to know how to do the leg work.” The general consensus was that government internships and positions at most Fortune 500 companies were the best kinds of internships to show employers on resumes. Other points that the panel members stressed were the importance of networking with other people, and the appeal of college degrees on a resume. In particular, education was one of the major selling points of an individual that panel members agreed on. Garcia stated, “Always finish school,” and said to always keep in contact with the fellow interns and employers one meets during their experiences. Panel members also discussed the dangers of becoming too content with an internship. The pitfalls interns wind up in as a result of slacking off on duty. Panel Member Xavier Murphy advised not to “fall asleep during [a] meeting.” Uhles added, “Take notes, because SCHOOL| page 4

4 SCHOOL| from page 3 you’re not going to remember everything.” Garcia also shared an experience that she had as a Disney Intern, stating that she was picked out of hundreds of interns to manage the finances of a Disney branch. “I was so surprised to be selected,” she said, and added further that dedication and desire are also aspects that employers look at. Near the end of the panel, the floor was opened up to the audience for questions of their own. One student had asked the feasibility of interning at an institution that is not part of one’s major. Gatlin responded that it’s always helpful to branch out, and that your skills in one field can be applied to other fields as well. She remarked to the audience, “Taking the advantage of every opportunity improves your internship.” As the panel drew to a close, Harrel thanked the audience for attending, and reinterated that the JRC would always be available as a resource for students in finding and applying for internships. Joshua Mira can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

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Awards for just good business Megan Malloy Staff Writer The evening of the Business Champion Awards began with cocktails from Cooper’s Hawk, followed by an elegantly arranged, delicious dinner with dessert provided by Moraine Valley’s very own Culinary Arts students. Corporate, Community and Continuing Education Director Albert Lewis Jr., assisted by Old Plank Trail Community Bank Vice President Andrea RamirezJustin, introduced the 19th annual Business Champion Awards Ceremony. The award presentation covered awards for Entrepreneur/Small Business Person of the Year, Excellence in Government, Innovation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, Training and Development, and Women in Business/Leadership. Lewis introduced Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins who then welcomed the recipients of the awards. The first winner was Gene A. Myers Electrical from Worth for the Entrepreneur/ Small Business Award. The owner of the company offers a solid foundation for both the company and the clients they serve. The next awardee, which was in the same category, was Weldbend from Bed-

ford Park. The company specializes in the manufacture and sale of carbon steel weld fittings and flanges. James Coulas, the owner of the company, has set up a fund to help police officers who have health-related issues. The next award announced was the Excellence in Government Award, with the recipient being Louis Presta, the Mayor of Crestwood. Presta commissioned an outside firm to design the village’s first website, which enabled residents to obtain information regarding the local government, including transcripts of every meeting held by elected officials.. Ramirez-Justin introduced the next award to Old Plank Trail Community Bank from Mokena for Philanthropy. The company has been around since 2006 and has grown to 14 locations in the southern and southwestern suburbs. The bank assists small business owners and minority business owners with secure lending practices to ensure profitable growth. The next award was very special to Moraine Valley because this business has been supporting and working with the college for years. Based in Mokena, the Shark Shredding and Document Management Services was awarded with

the Sustainability award. The company has been around since 2005 and has provided onsite and offsite document shredding, storage, and scanning services to residential and commercial clients. Shark Shredding helps eliminate paper waste and helps assist clients in becoming paper free by offering a digital online document storage service that meets any mandated certification requirements. The final award of the night was awarded to Catherine O’Hara from O’Hara and Friends Salon in Alsip. O’Hara has been in the hair business for 33 years, and has owned her salon for 2 years. Her salon thrives on friendly people, great customer incentives, and effective marketing. “It is my considered opinion that the hairdresser is the most influential person in any community. When the public goes to the hairdresser something happens to them. They feel safe, they relax…” The night ended with short but sweet closing remarks by Lewis Jr., and closed with a feeling of success and hope for the future of the people and the businesses they represented. Megan Malloy can be contacted at malloym39@student.moraine.edu

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IN BRIEF The Rocky Horror Picture Show On Nov. 7, the Moraine Valley Filmmakers Club will be screening “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” In tradition of the cult classic, there will be a live shadow cast performing along with the film. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union. Day of the Dead Buffet Enjoy some Latin American cuisine in commemoration for past loved ones. The Day of the Dead Buffet will be on Oct. 29 in Room U111 from noon to 2 p.m. The cost is six dollars and all proceeds will finance the Alliance of Latin American Students’ trip to the Illinois Council on Higher Education Conference. Cabaret For all you old chums out there, opening night of “Cabaret” is on Oct. 30 at the Fine and Performing Arts Center in the John and Angeline Oremus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.morainevalley.edu/FPAC/ tickets.htm, or calling the Moraine Valley Box Office at (708) 974-5500. Tickets are selling fast!

“From the Mountains” Artist and photographer Millee Tibbs will be showcasing her photographs of the American West, in which she has folded, crumpled and re-photographed to create altered landscapes. From Oct. 30 through Nov. 21. Tibbs’ work can be found at the Fine and Performing Arts Center in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery. Travis: A Soldier’s Story In honor of Veteran’s Day, there will be a special screening of the award-winning film “Travis: A Soldier’s Story.” The documentary centers around the true story of Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, who is a quadruple amputee after being critically injured while serving in Afghanistan. The film will be showing on Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center on 2407 W. 111 St., Chicago, IL. Haunted House Get ready to go Boo in your pants. The Moraine Valley Music Club will be holding their annual Haunted House in the Student Union on Oct. 29 and 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Price is only $3, and all proceeds will go to the Moraine Food Pantry.

Costume Contest Enter if you dare! The Student Union will be hosting a costume contest in honor of Halloween on Oct. 31 starting at noon. Enjoy the various costumes students create! Come with your friends and join in on the fun! Board of Trustees Meeting There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Nov. 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the D Building in Room D219. For more information, call Mark Horstmeyer at (708) 974-5275. Annual Pumpkin Contest Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in decorating a real or artificial pumpkin for the Library’s Annual Pumpkin Contest. The library staff would like to note that no carved pumpkins are allowed. Pumpkins can be dropped off on Oct. 27. Voting begins at 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 27 and runs until 9:00 p.m. on Oct. 30. Winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 31. Books are Fun Book Fair The Student Union will be selling over 250 books, with genres ranging from cookbooks to New York Times Best Sellers. A portion of the profits will be donated to the Student Govern-

ment Association Book Scholarship. The fair will take place on Nov. 4- 5, at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Jazz Faculty Showcase Moraine’s musical faculty is putting on a Jazz Showcase on Oct. 26, starting at 2:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the night. Come support the staff and enthrall yourselves and your friends with the jazz! For more information, go to http://www.morainevalley.edu/FPAC. Millee Tibbs Art Exhibition Artist Millee Tibbs is bringing her work, dubbed “From the Mountains”, to Moraine’s Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery from Oct. 27 to Nov. 24. Come to the reception being held on Oct. 30 and enjoy yourselves with your friends! For more information, go to http://www. morainevalley.edu/FPAC. Moraine Valley Open House The college is holding an open house on Nov. 8 from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the M Building. Students are encouraged to participate in the even if they are able, and should bring persons outside of the college. Family members are recommended. For more information, go to http://www.morainevalley. edu/admissions/events.htm.

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Brain food; the stats behind what you eat By Jackie Cronin Staff Writer Renowned food statistics scholar, Jeff Garza, spoke to students about his career as a statistician on Nov. 6 in the L Building. Garza is the head of the Sensory and Consumer Department at food and beverage companies like ConAgra and PepsiCo. There, he advises companies about what to put into recipes, and is in charge of the food tasting. “In my undergraduate years, I started out with changing my major a lot,” Garza said. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I saw that I was taking mostly math classes. I really liked my professor in my statistics class, so that’s what led me here.” After graduating from University of Nebraska, Garza wanted to continue his education, and did so by attending graduate school at Texas Tech University, where he earned a Masters in Science. Once he completed his graduate education, Garza finally felt ready to look for a career in the field of math and statistics. “I was offered two jobs, one with the FDA and the other with ConAgra Food,” Garza reminisced.

Jeff Garza talks about how statistics can influence food choices. [Erica Sinnott] In the end, he took the job at ConAgra, at which he stated he was very interested with how companies decided what to sell to the public. At ConAgra, Garza is in charge of setting up food testing and seeing what con-

sumers think. This data is collected and presented back to back of ConAgra like Swiss Miss, Chef Boyardee, and Hunt’s. Based on analysis, companies decide if the product is good to sell. “It can be creative and fun, which

many of you might think is weird because it is math and science,” joked Garza. Garza explained that how he sets and presents his data could be considered a use of creativity. “If I took that job with the FDA, there are so many regulations and rules and you have to follow the guidelines, “ commented Garza. “With ConArga, I could ask different questions, present different data and analysis.” Another aspect of Garza’s job is to test for bias amongst the testers. “Testers might say that the beer tastes woody, so I have to really research and interpret what they’re saying,” Garza said. On a closing note, Garza wanted to give students advice about taking a job as a statistician. “There is a lot of group work and you have to learn how to be a leader,’’ advised Garza. “Also, don’t burn your bridges. Talk to your professors and make connections with people who could help you. Just embrace the future, and the unknown because everybody is in the same situation as you.” Jackie Cronin can be contacted at croninj54@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Is physician-assisted suicide an ethical practice? “Physicians have an ethical

“Even in a terminally ill

duty to treat their patients

case, when the outcome

with the utmost care and con-

looks bleak, there is always

sider their overall wellbeing.”

a chance for survival.”

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief

By Joe Eby Distribution Manager

Brittany Maynard, 29, chose to end her life late last week with medication preIn the late 90’s Michigan physician Dr. Jack Kevorkian was the focus of a scribed by her physician under Oregon’s Death With Dignity act. Her story has reig- nationwide debate on assisted suicide. Kevorkian was convicted in 1999 of secnited the issue of physician-assisted suicide in the US. ond-degree murder for administering euthanasia to a man with Lou Gehrig’s A Gallup poll conducted in 2011 found that Americans are almost evenly divided disease. on doctor-assisted suicide, with 45 percent in favor and 48 percent opposed on the Fast-forward to present time in Oregon, where a terminally ill woman named morality of the issue. Brittany Maynard publicized her intent to take In the late 90’s, the debate revolved around Dr. her own life under Oregon’s Die With Dignity Jack Kevorkian, a proponent of voluntary euthanaAct. This has sparked the argument once again. sia who claimed to have helped 130 people die. To have a doctor intentionally kill a patient is Dubbed “Dr. Death” by critics and national newsjust absurd, especially if they are strongly against papers, Kevorkian sparked public protests that made the practice. The traumatic experience it poses national headlines for his unorthodox “mercy killon the physicians is a burden that may live with ings.” them for the rest of their lives. On April 13, 1999, Kevorkian was convicted of When doctors graduate from medical school, second-degree murder for administering lethal inthey take the Hippocratic oath. By taking this jection to a patient suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disoath, they pledge to keep the sick from harm and ease and sentenced by a Michigan judge to 10 to 25 injustice to their best ability. They are obligated years in prison. to deny any requests for lethal medications. And Since then the issue has remained virtually stagthey shouldn’t even make any sort of suggestion nant. After publicly announcing her intent to die, to that effect. Maynard attracted worldwide attention. Granted, not all doctors take the Hippocratic The Vatican publicly condemned Maynard’s decioath, but the same message resonates in ethics. sion via Italian news agency ANSA on Tuesday, callRight from the start, doctors are taught that killing it an “absurdity.” On the other end, US right-toing their patients is not a proper practice, and it die advocacy groups have used her story to preach goes against why doctors do their job in the first state reform. place. Oregon is one of only five states that allow terIf a physician-assisted suicide were legalized minally ill patients to receive lethal prescriptions in more states, it could potentially cause a lot of by physicians. Since it was enacted in 1997, roughly confusion. Having assisted suicide could become 750 Oregonians have used this law to end their lives [Graphic Marlis Nazon] a way to cover up malpractice. on their own terms. On the other end, it could possibly lead to more When Maynard, a California resident, was given six months to live, she chose to lawsuits against medical professionals by family members who believe their relocate to Portland to take advantage of the right-to-die law. On Nov. 1, Maynard loved ones may have been mistreated. willingly ingested a lethal dose of barbiturates prescribed by her doctor and died It can be argued that patients who are facing death are not in their right peacefully amongst friends and family. mind and cannot make clear and coherent decisions about the future. Family Physicians have an ethical duty to treat their patients with the utmost care and members who are grieving may turn against the health care system. consider their overall wellbeing. At some point they may be forced to determine It is hard to tell someone that is in dire pain that you can’t help them, but it is whether or not prolonging the life of a terminally ill patient is doing more harm wrong to play God. No one has the right to choose who is allowed to live or die. than good. In some cases, easing the pain and suffering is less costly on the patient Physician-assisted suicide is murder, and physicians who administer it are financially, physically and emotionally. no better that convicted criminals. Patients may seek death over pain, but this Quality of life cannot be measured purely by longevity. A patient undergoing che- practice is just immoral and unfair to ask of any doctor. motherapy and radiation treatment may have no quality of life near the end. There Suicide is wrong in the first place. It is selfish and only takes the pain away comes a time when sustaining a patient’s pulse becomes torture. It’s inhumane to from the sufferer, redistributing it among the family and friends left behind. force anyone through the uncertainty of an impending death, and the physical pain Even in a terminally ill case, when the outcome looks bleak, there is always a that comes with it. chance for survival. William Lukitsch can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.

“I think assisted suicide is ethical because I believe people have a right to leave the earth.” - Daniela Trinidad

“If they don’t want to go through pain and suffering they should have the right.” -Jessie Schultz

Joe Eby can be contacted at distribution@mvccglacier.com.

“It just shouldn’t happen.”

“It’s a more prestigious way to die.”

-Courtney Goes

- Mark Gabel

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Pop star sellouts set the tone for millenials Megan Malloy Staff Writer What comes to mind when you hear the name Taylor Swift? Do you think of her short wavy blonde hair, rouged lips, and chic wardrobe, or maybe her first hit song “Shake It Off”? Turn back the clocks a few years prior, and her fans would describe her as being a “country chic” with her long flowing dresses, cowboy boots, and the long unruly main to match. Taylor Swift, going from being an innocent, pretty faced country singer, to a sexy mainstream pop singer, hardly seemed to faze her fans. People have noticed her change of appearance and genre of music, but they haven’t really touched the subject of her turning into one of the most popular sell-outs of our generation. Swift isn’t the only artist of this

generation to change appearance and sound to make more money. Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Pink, and Rihanna are prime examples.

addicted, sex addicted, over the top, raunchy, auto-tuned individual then so be it. In her early years as an artist, Pink

“Contemporary artists are constantly changing themselves for the sake of the almighty dollar.” Apparently, Cyrus was never the once down to earth, respectful, kindhearted, and talented artist that her fellow followers saw her as. Cyrus has stated that Hannah Montana was a role that she played, but she was never that person that she portrayed to be. So she’s a liar? Not quite. Cyrus just needed the proper fuel to start her fire, and that fire had started when her fiancé Liam Hemsworth broke up with her. This fuel “let her become the person that she’s always been deep inside.” If that person were a weed

started off as an R&B singer and songwriter for various groups that eventually ended in downfalls. After being exposed to the pop/rock scene of Moulin Rouge’s “Lady Marmalade” she went on to create a move-edgier look in her music and her appearance. Pink’s ever evolving life influenced her singing career and continues to motivate her music. Perry, on the other hand, started off as a Christian Gospel singer due to the fact that both of her parents are Pentecostal pastors. After her album

didn’t work out, she went out to Los Angeles at the age of 17, and started singing songs like “I Kissed A Girl,” and started dressing raunchy. Perry has tailored herself to fit the standard for many other pop artists to follow. With lyrics like, “I knew you were, You were gonna come to me” and “Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine, There’s no going back,” from her popular hit “Dark Horse” it is obvious that Perry has made an image for herself that she must keep up through her music and her physical appearance. This generation of pop artists is continually making an impact on their audience and pop culture as a whole. Contemporary artists are constantly changing themselves for the sake of the almighty dollar. Megan Malloy can be contacted at malloym39@student.morainevalley.edu.

Dishonorable charges Democracy inactive Sara Wallscetti Staff Writer It is no secret that there are scandals in the U.S. military. But there is one that has turned out to be one of the most disgusting acts imaginable. In the last decade a surge of female soldiers have entered various military branches. A sudden epidemic of sexual assault in all branches has revealed an ugly side to joining the military. The Department of Defense has estimated that 23 to 28 percent of women serving will be sexually assaulted in the course of their service. Horrifically, 11 percent of women serving will be raped. Though there have been many reports on multiple cases of assault documented, the overseers in Washington have not done enough to stop the attacks. In fact it seems to have gotten worse. An anonymous survey conducted in 2012 revealed nearly 26,000 assaults in one year. It’s a rise of 6 percent of reported assaults since 2011. For a female solider it would seem that there is no safe place to go to after being assaulted by a fellow solider. On May 3, Lt. Col. Jeffery Krusinski, who is in charge of the Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in a Virginia parking lot. Krusinski’s case has proven that there is nowhere safe for

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women in the United States Air Force. Women who report assaults are ostracized for it. If a woman files a report against her attacker(s), she will be put on trial and be forced to relive the experience before an audience. Time Magazine quoted retired Colonel Elspeth Ritchie in saying, “It is essentially the women put on trial, and the trial can be worse than the rape.” In most cases female soldiers put on trial are interrogated with horrendous questions. “How many sexual partners do you have and have had in the past?” “How wide do you open your mouth when giving oral sex?” and “Do you grind when you dance?” are a few examples of questions posed in court. It is hard enough for women to admit that they have been raped, but in the military it is actually frowned upon to press charges. Those who do decide to must face questioning about their character, and whether or not the rape can actually be classified as “rape.” It is understandable why most women choose not report the attack. All the branches must have stricter protocols, but also must choose better people to run the programs and response teams. If not, there most likely could be a downward spiral in female recruitments. Sara Wallscetti can be contacted at wallscettis@student.morainevalley.edu.

By David Kowalski Staff Writer Voting is a right that was fought for tooth and nail in the American Revolution, and right now it is at an all time low. The March primaries only received 1.4 million voters out of 7.5 million Illinois citizens that are currently registered, Kenny Reiter of the Red Line Project reported. That is only 19 percent of the vote. Men and women have fought and died to ensure that we have the right to vote in this country, and that right should not be ignored. It is an important part of the democratic process and should be considered a mandatory part of every citizen’s civic duty. People refuse to vote believe that they’re making a statement, or that their vote does not count for anything. This could not be further from the truth. Voting is the real statement. It’s a message from the citizens that tells our government what they want and how badly they want it. Voting matters because it is what keeps the governing process moving by removing politicians that citizens disagree with and replacing them with new ones who can make a difference. Many citizens feel disillusioned

with their government, and think voting won’t make a difference. There are legal loopholes that allow politicians to take repulsively large campaign contributions from corporations via SuperPACs. In exchange, the politicians look the other way when these corporations break the law. Or worse, large corporations use the influence that their campaign contributions gain and impact politicians into twisting the law to their favor. Voting these kinds of politicians out and replacing them with people who will adhere to the democratic process is why the voting process is important. When someone doesn’t vote, they send the message that they don’t care about the democratic process, and allow big businesses to set all the rules. They will ensure that their pockets are lined, and that everybody else remains subservient. Voting ensures that we the people have a voice, and reminds politicians that they serve us and not their wallets. So, next time you have the opportunity, vote. Vote blue, vote red, vote independent, even vote for Ross Perot if you have to; just vote for somebody. David Kowalski can be contacted at kowalskid@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Cyclones blown out of semi-finals By Joseph Fay Staff Writer After an impressive showing in the previous Triton game, the women’s volleyball team lost in straight sets at the Region IV semi-finals. Though the Cyclones had a turbulent season of 20-15, they had a strong showing in conference with a record of 6-1. Things had been looking good for the women’s volleyball team when they won a three-set victory over Triton College on Nov. 3. Reminiscent of their September match, the Cyclones once again dominated after a power struggle in the first set, the Tritons lost ground with each consecutive set. Setter Carly Trinely proved herself a powerhouse, as she gained 20 assists, five kills, and 12 digs. Carolyn Yerkes led the defense in a commanding way, with 20 digs, four assists, four aces, and a 2.85 in serve receive. Alex Bojan got the highest amount of kills, at nine, while Brynn Flannery and Allison Nash followed closely behind with eight and seven kills each.

While not the quick win they had in the past against Triton, they won a decisive victory set totals of 25-21, 25-16, and 25-12. Unfortunately, the championship dreams of the Cyclones came to a close as they lost their match with Black Hawk College-East. While it was a three set loss, each set was hard fought, as they finished the match with set scores of 19-25, 17-25, and 23-25. Flannery provided 10 kills along with two block assists and six digs. Bojan and Jessica Caput followed with eight kills alongside three and two block assists, respectively. Yerkes led the defense once again with 18 digs, two aces, and 2.63 in serves received. This was a disappointing, but not crushing, loss for the women’s volleyball team. While stopping short of nationals unlike the previous two years, they had a strong showing this year nonetheless. Several talents of years past, such as AVCA All-America Team member Kara Kentner, were missing this year. 21 year Cyclones coach veteran Gloria

Coughlin was absent at the helm by way of her retirement. The new head coach, Mark Johnston, is no novice himself. Primarily a setter, he has been to extensive championships, and won several awards as a player. He coached the Saint Ignatius boys since 2006, amassing a positive record of 157-135. His new practices, and the settling of a new coach can affect the playing of the team. “I have already introduced a new of- Carolyn Yerkes lead the defensive play against Black Hawk fense and defense to College. [Erica Sinnott] them. It’s going to take some time for them to buy into under his belt, the prospects for his my system,” Said Johnston at the be- second season as a head coach looks ginning of the season. good for the women’s volleyball team. Given more time for Johnston’s new coaching practices to settle in and Joseph Fay can be contacted at fayj7@stuwith an already impressive beginning dent.morainevalley.edu.

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CROSS COUNTRY | from front page The Cyclones took advantage of their single opportunity to capture another regional title for Moraine. “They knew exactly what was on the line and they knew exactly what they had to do. And they got it done,” said head coach Mark Horstmeyer. Horstmeyer has been bringing teams to nationals since 2001, just one year after taking the position as head coach and reinstating the cross country program. This marks the third time the Cyclones have won the Region IV, having won previously in 2003 and 2006. Veteran Cyclone Aileen Gorman led the team all season and did not falter on the course at St. James Farm in Warrenville. She was the first from her team to cross the line, securing third place overall with a final time of 19:28. Following close behind were Abby Correa and Crystal Flores with 20:55 and 21:17 respectively. Newcomer Jackie Navarette placed 15 with 21:53. The first four runners for Moraine’s team who placed in the top 15 overall received All-Region IV honors. Horstmeyer said that the success of the Cyclones can be attributed to their athleticism and rigorous training this season. Horstmeyer and assistant

coach Dimitri Dimizas implemented a strategy of entering the team into highly competitive events to test them to their fullest. Horstmeyer added that the Cyclones’ ability to run as a pack has proved a tremendous factor in their success this year. The men’s team placed fourth overall in the combined race but were not without their share of accolades. They were pitted against three other conference teams, who outran the men’s team on the course. “We knew on the men’s side that the winner of the conference region was going to be one of the conference schools,” said Horstmeyer. “I don’t recall a time where that was the case.” The men’s team qualified Anthony Briante, Yousef Khazneh, and Dawid Palac to represent Moraine’s All-NJCAA Region IV team. The NJCAA National tournament will be held at the Shadow Hills Golf Course in Lubbock, Texas. The Cyclones arrived early on the morning of Nov. 6 to survey the course and train for the final race of the season in preparation for a strong showing at some of the runner final race.

BASICS | from front page ond place last year. They scored 22-11 overall and 12-2 in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. Coach Jones pushes the girls to be the best. They were just one game away from advancing to nationals in a devastating loss in the NJCAA Region IV finals. With ten new players, Freshman Sharnita Breeze scored 22 points on the first game making a name for herself. Freshman, Duneya Shatat also is good three point shooter who has contributed to the team. Returning player Shavonne Lewis scored 17 points for the team. With this win as a positive beginning to the season leaves the team hyped for a winning season. The second game against Lincoln Land Community College fell short in a 60-49. Since Lewis, who Jones sees as the best point guard in the region, got injured within the first five minutes of

the game with a sprained ankle left the team to an uneasy start. In the second half the game Kailey Foster obtained an injury as well. Nariman Jaber scored better on the second game than the first but had trouble keeping up with the opposing players. She adds great defense for the Cyclones being 6 foot 3’ comes as a great advantage. The night ended with 10 points from Jaber, 16 rebounds and six blocks while Megan Beckow had nine rebounds. Rachel Ruzevich led in scoring with 11 points. The Cyclones will take up Harper College (Nov.13) at home and St. Louis Community College (Nov.14) in the upcoming game. Hopefully, for the Cyclones these upcoming games will be played with full force. Valerie Razo can be contacted at Razov@ student.morainevalley.edu

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Esmerelda Padilla earned Region IV honors in her first year on the women’s soccer team. [Erica Sinnott] SHUTOUT | from front page aging 5.1 goals per game. They were undefeated in the ISCC Tournament, and their winning streak doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. While their season has been woefully cut short this year, the Cyclones have had some impressive victories and honors. Named to the NJCAA Region IV first team this season were Kortnie

Hanold and Esmeralda Padilla, and the NJCAA Region IV second team honorees were Alyssa Braun and Alexis Delgado. Next season the Cyclones will be looking to move further in the tournament, using this loss as a reminder of what they can do better next time. Clarissa Dean can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

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Cyclones win ISCC, Region IV By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief After a grueling season, the women’s cross country team swept in and stole a pair of first place victories at the combined Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) and the Region IV Division championship. The win qualified the women’s team for the NJCAA National tournament where they will compete Nov. 8 against colleges from across the country. Due to a scheduling issue, this was the first year that both the ISCC and Region IV championship were decided upon a single race. CROSS COUNTRY | page 11

Women’s cross country won first place at the combined Region IV championship and Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. [Sury Rosete]

Back to basics Semi-final shutout By Valerie Razo Staff Writer After having a grand win of 81 to 44 against Lincoln College in the first game expectations were set high for the

team. Another year with Coach Delwyn Jones’ in leading the team to another successful year. The five returners had the opportunity of coming in secBASICS | page 11

Nariman Jaber is one of five players returning to the Cyclones’ court this season. [Erica Sinnott]

By Clarissa Dean Staff Writer Despite putting forth their best efforts this season, the Moraine Valley women’s soccer team’s journey was cut short in the NJCAA Region IV semi-finals by the Waubonsee Community College Chiefs. The Cyclones have had a middling season, finishing just above .500 at 10-8. Keeper Diana Lorenzo was at top form during the game, as evidenced by her 26 saves. The Chiefs’ defense was impenetrable, and while the Cyclones played their best, in the end, the Chiefs’ goal was simply too well guarded. The final score of the game was a crushing shutout, 5-0. Their recent victory against the Elgin Community College Spartans on Nov. 4, after two hard-fought defeats against the College of DuPage Chaparrals and Oakton Community College Raiders, seemed like a break in the pattern of losses the team has been going through all season, catapulting the Cyclones into the semi-finals. However, this first semi-final match proved to be simply too much for them to handle. In contrast, the Chiefs have had an excellent season, averSHUTOUT | page 11

Kathleen Gribbon returned to the women’s soccer team for her second season. [Erica Sinnott]

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Forensics team wins second place

MVCC Forensics Team members received collective and individual accolades for their exceptional perfomance at the ICC Speech Tournament [Provided] By Joshua Mira News Editor The MVCC Speech Team took home

a considerable victory at the Illinois Central College (ICC) Speech Tournament in Peoria, Illinois. ICC hosted the competition from

Oct. 24 to Oct. 25 with high profile universities sharing a hotel with community colleges. Despite such opposition, the team was able to achieve

success over numerous colleges from around the state and placed second overall. SPEECH | page 3

Moraine Valley’s a Cabaret, old chum By Joshua Mira News Editor MVCC’s portrayal of Cabaret, the theater production for the fall semester, gave the college an incredible experience that has been well received by both students and community members alike. Cabaret, beginning on Oct. 30 and continuing onto Nov. 9, is a musical that revolves around the adventures of Clifford Bradshaw, an American who goes to live in Berlin, Germany during the transition to the Nazi regime, and his interactions with a local cabaret, the Kit Kat Klub. Joining Clifford in Berlin is Ernst Ludwig, his first German acquaintance,; Fraulein Schneider, his landlady,; and Sally, the gin-loving cabaret singer who works at the local club. The show alternates between two locations; the Kit Kat Klub, Berlin’s seedy source of entertainment, plays host to neon lights and extravagant musical numbers, while Cliff’s apartment complex shows us the more character-focused scenes. Even before the show had completed its final dress rehearsal, the production had already sold out for almost every

Moraine’s production of “Cabaret” perfomed in John and Angeline Oremus Theater. [Erica Sinnott] day that the play was running, with both students and faculty buying tickets. To set the tone of the play, members of the audience were treated to a musical number, complete with scantily-clad cabaret girls and an over-the-top club manager to dazzle the crowd. The show never loses this sense of momentum, even through some of the

slower scenes, as the singing of female lead Kendra Sowa and the thoroughly choreographed dance numbers keep the tongue-in-cheek nature intact. In addition to this, the Kit Kat Klub segments, with their elements of raunchiness and debauchery, give Cabaret a much more mature aesthetic that both students and faculty can appreciate.

Costumes and makeup added to the feel of the play, and the well-designed lacy corsets, fishnets, and heels the actresses wore perfectly suited the Kit Kat Klub’s raunchiness. The men didn’t miss out either, with wool coats, pinstripe suit jackets, and tan suspenders that complemented the CABARET | page 8

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Six lectures, six topics, one event By Dylan Mossman Staff Writer Moraine’s Center for Teaching and Learning recently collaborated with the Library to bring us the 4th annual Teaching and Learning Community event (TLC). On Nov. 5 six faculty members gave presentations to students in the library lounge. The talks covered a wide array

of topics they are passionate about. Spread out over three hours, each speaker’s lecture was engaging and provocative. Modeled after the everpopular TED talks in style and form, they sought to educate and spread ideas. Their aim was to “inspire” students. The first speaker, Professor Delwyn Jones, spoke about his troubles as an African American trying to buy a

Tommy Hensel was just one of six speakers who participated in the 4th annual Teaching and Learning Community event. [Erica Sinnott]

home. He related to the audience past experiences that he and his family experienced with racism, and how they dealt with it. Much of his speech was skillfully delivered in a very personal slam poem in response to the question posed in his speech title, “Am I Paranoid?” He concluded with the good news that indeed, his family had found a new home. “Terribly Toxic to Terrifically Tranquil: My Holistic Journey,” was the second talk, given by Associate Professor Maryan Jatczak. In addition to being a certified nurse, she is a proponent of holistic nursing, of which “healing of the whole person is the goal.” She spoke of her own debilitating health issues, and how she has managed with holistic medicine. Jatczak’s journey was highly interactive. Students were invited to take part in exercises that aimed to help them relax and unwind. Following was Nina Shoman-Dajani with “Not Quite White.” As a staff member of Moraine Valley, she lamented the strange situation that Arab Americans are placed in when filling out the U.S. census: there is no place for them. Most just bubble in “white.”

Shoman-Dajani challenged notions of racial identity. Also presenting was Jeffery Christ, an instructor in philosophy at Moraine, who related lessons from Plato’s “The Republic” to core values taught at the college. “To Thine Own Self Be True,” presented by Tommy Hensel, director of the FPAC, which encouraged students not to try and fit in. Instead, he proposed continually exploring who one is, and never settling in a single position. Jermaine Ford, Business Service Consultant for Moraine Valley, rounded off the exciting afternoon. Ford talked about his new book “More Room to Pie... Living Life Beyond Slices,” and the series of “aha moments” that led to it being written. TLC lived up to the promise of delivering speakers who engage with provoking ideas. The speakers certainly set the bar high for the next round of talks, one that many students will be looking forward to. Dylan Mossman can be contacted at mossmand@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Haunted house scares students stiff By Izabela Kokoszka Staff Writer In the days leading up to Halloween, students were in the dark as to what was hiding in the blacked out room of the U building. On Oct. 29 Student Life and the Music Club unveiled their haunted house, and opened up an even larger mystery that lurked inside. Participants were greeted by Leatherface when they walked in the front door. Brandishing a chainsaw, he stood next to a table covered in spook as he gazed at students from behind his grotesque mask. From there patrons were pushed through a narrow, winding hallway where unexpected terrors hid. Perplexed and frightened students were blasted with blinking strobe lights as they battled through a path obstructed by hanging styrofoam pieces. Slenderman, a fabled folklore legend, reared his ugly head to the surprise of many, jumping out at passers-by. On the other side of the labyrinth, actors waited dressed as psych ward patients playing a scene. In the final room, a freakish pair of girls sang eerily as they played patty-cake on the floor in the corner. The Music Club strived to make the haunted house truly horrific this year to improve on the cutesy theme from 2013, Music Club president Tori Bengs-

ton said. Only two open days forced the clubs to work diligently to incorporate an adequate amount of spookiness. On this tightened schedule, the Music Club worked in collaboration with Student Life to construct and maintain a tradition now in its fourth year at Moraine. Students were charged a $3 admission fee to help cover the costs, with all profits dedicated to Moraine’s food pantry. The haunted house received some audience retention over the two-day event, thanks to the approximate 20 volunteers who donated time and services, Bengston said. Returning patrons were met with varying costumes and characters due to the efforts of professional student make-up artist Mike Maloney, who gave cast members a new look each day. Maloney worked on his models out in front of the Haunted House, where curious passing students witnessed the transformation process take place. Alexis Thomas stated that she was very frightened by the house, and was thankful to have her boyfriend Mark Gabel there to protectively hold and guide her. Gabel gave a positive review on the experience as well; he said that it wasn’t just the element of surprise, but rather the whole atmosphere that made their journey truly frightening. Izabela Kokoszka can be contacted at kokoszkai@student.morainevalley.edu.

Volunteers from the Music Club dressed the part to give students a spook in their haunted house. [Izabela Kokoszka]

SPEECH | from front page Outstanding performances by MVCC Students Matt Swiec and Onute Jureviciute in the Speaking to Entertain and Communication Analysis events, respectively, earned them first place above other schools in Illinois. “I am so proud of the team. We have and entirely new team this year so I thought it would take much longer… to take home a team trophy,” commented Team Coach John Nash. Nash considered the victory to be a pleasant surprise, as the recent batch of Speech members gave everyone at the tournament a run for their money. In multiple events, two or more Moraine students placed in the top six. In total, the events in which the team placed over the weekend tournament were Persuasive Speaking with three placers, Dramatic Interpretation with one placer, Oral Interpretation with two placers, Duo Interpretation with two placers, and two additional placers in both Speaking to Entertain and Communication Analysis. However, as extraordinary as these upstarts are, one should not forget the reputation that the MVCC Speech Team has forged for itself throughout the years; they have shown this level of proficiency many times already. In 2012, they took first place at the College of Lake County Solstice Tournament. In 2011, they were Skyway Conference Champions and first place

winners of the Kishwaukee College Tournament. The Speech Team accredits their victories and reputation partially to the overwhelming support that the school gives them. When Moraine hosted the AppelQuest Speech and Debate Tournament, the D Building Bookstore Director Kash Shah provided the team with baked goods, coffee and pastries to feed the competitors. Competing schools included Bradley University and Illinois Central College, but also more prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin. The presence of these colleges stand in testament to the outstanding status of MVCC’s Speech Team and the affect the aid of the school grants them. The team strives to return the favor to the school, and the members serve as helpers during college events. Just recently, the team hosted and supported Community Learning Day in conjunction with the workshop leaders. “The support we have at the school is unprecedented,” said Nash. The team wishes to further their success in the future, with Nash stating that they will be traveling to Kishwaukee Community College to compete in the next tournament of the season. Joshua Mira can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

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Student clubs carve out their niche By Megan Malloy Staff Writer Decorated pumpkins are an essential during the Halloween season, and Moraine’s annual Pumpkin Carving contest invited student clubs and organizations to bring their seasonal creations to the library lounge. From Oct. 27 through the 30, the library showcased around fifteen pumpkins decorated by various student clubs and organizations around campus. The entries voted from 1st to 5th place were Halloween Spirit by Jenny Duran, World in your Hands by Business, Finance & Entrepreneur Club, One in a Minion by CTL/ Outreach, Mr. Bubble Gum by LRC Night Shift, and Essay Man by the Speaking & Writing Center. The event was run by Terra Jacobson, Manager of Library Services, and many other library workers and volunteers. “The pumpkin contest is a tradition that we have each year, it’s our twelfth year doing it,” Jacobson explained. Along with the excitement that comes with decorating the pumpkins, and viewing them in the library, the proceeds to the voting of the pumpkins goes straight to the Student Library Scholarship, which is awarded in the spring. The event raised five hundred dollars towards funding for the Stu-

dent Library Scholarship. In total, the first place pumpkin, titled Halloween Spirit, received 382 votes out of the 1,488 votes cast. When the winners were announced on Oct. 31, it was very exciting that a student and a student club were the top two. Duran painted her pumpkin with a witch theme, painted in the color scheme of black and blue, while exposing the orange of the pumpkin in certain parts of the painted mural. The Business, Finance, & Entrepreneur Club designed a pumpkin that looked like the earth being held by human hands. The CTL/Academic Outreach created a pumpkin that paid homage to “DeJenny Duran was awarded first place at the Pumkin Carving contest on Oct. 31. [James Boothe] spicable Me” called One in a Minion. with a black mask and a blue cape, Es- to raise money to give back to the stuLast, but certainly not least was the say Man was an amusing design to see. dents here at Moraine Valley Commupumpkin designed by the Speaking and Among these clubs and organiza- nity College. Writing Center, which was done up as tions, many others were recognized a superhero ready to save the day with for their creative abilities. The pump- Megan Malloy can be contacted at malhis ability to write essays. Complete kin contest was a fun and clever way loym39@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Contest; dressed to kill By Jackie Cronin Editorial Assistant This year’s Halloween might have flopped with the blustery cold and snowy weather, but that did not stop students from enjoying Moraine Valley’s Halloween Costume Contest. The contest took place on Halloween in the U Building, with over 20 students participating in the fun event of dressing up as famous characters or donning their own creation of a scary creature. Some students went in the traditional sense of buying a costume that could be found at Party City, but the most interesting detail was that many of the costumes were DIY, showing creativity and passion for the cult holiday. A catwalk was set-up in the middle of the building where three judges from Anime Club and Valley Couture Club, were seated at the end and looked onward as the contestants walked out. The contest started with Michael Jackson’s classic “Thriller” playing on repeat as each contestant strutted out. Many contestants walked out with drama and energy, some swung swords, and others danced down the platform. The audience responded with great applause and hollers, which made Halloween, the scariest day of the year, very fun.

“The costume contest was a great ward to going trick-or-treating, the hit,” said Chris Walker, who was one of event was still a great way of honoring the hosts at the event. “Our peers en- the classic American holiday and getjoyed it, and it brought holiday spirit to ting into the festivities. the school.” Some of the costumes included an- Jackie Cronin can be contacted at ime characters and superheroes like croninj54@student.morainevalley.edu. Captain America and Black Widow. Others came as a gypsy, a gorilla, an M&M, and a mariachi musician with a trumpet. Being a costume contest, there was of course that one person who showed up as a risqué banana, which was met with great cheers and laughs. The overall success of the contest was apparent, as the crowd raved when contestants went down the catwalk once more to display their costumes. “Everybody enjoyed it, and it played out real nice,” commented Walker. The contest concluded with the judges deciding that Anthony Desmond’s costume was definitely worth the win. Desmond went as Elsa from the hit Disney film Frozen: glitter and all. Even though the weather did not cooperate as desired Moraine students were dressed to kill at the cosfor all those that looked for- tume contest held in the U building.[Erica Sinnott]

STUDENT CLUBS Compiled by The Glacier 24 Karat Dance Team Contact Jehan Chapple at (773) 844-3541. Action, Social & Political Empowerment Contact Annette D’Silva at (708) 608-4023. Alliance of Latin American Students Contact Stella Okeke at (708) 974-5487. Alliance of African American Students Contact Stella Okeke at (708) 974-5487. Arab Student Union Contact Nina Shoman-Dijani at (708) 974-5229. Art Club Contact Kevin Daly at (708)-927-0764. Asian Diversity Club Contact Wenney Tse at (708) 974-5313. Tamina Farooqui at (708) 974-5313. Business, Finance, & Entrepreneur Club Contact James Snooks at (708) 974-5785. College Bowl Contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Combat to College Contact General McArthur at (708) 974-4144. Fashion Valley Couture Contact Dominique McDowell at (708) 608-5722. Filmmakers Club Contact Dan Pal at (630) 336-5471. Forensics - Phi Kappa Delta Contact John Nash at (708) 974-5556, Krista Appelquist at (708) 974-5222. GASP - Gender And Sexuality Progress Contact Jeffrey McCully at (708) 608-4377. Matthew Cullen at (708) 608-4101. The Glacier Student Newspaper Contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Go Green! Club Contact Stephenie Preseler at (708) 974-5412. Honors Program Contact Alicea Toso at (708) 974-4191. Indian/Pakistan Student Union Contact Stella Okeke at (708) 974-5487. Inter Club Council Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. International Women’s Club Contact Annette D’Silva at (708) 608-4023. International Student Club Contact Alia Ibrahim at (708) 974-5756. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Contact Daniel Cristman at (708) 974-4284. K-Fu Club Contact Courtney Reese at (708) 608-4067. Legacy X Dance Team Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Mastadon Contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Mathematics Club Contact Keith Nabb at (708) 974-5592. Model Illinois Government Contact Krista Appelquist at (708) 974-5222. Music Club Contact Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636. Phi Theta Kappa Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Psychology Club Contact Nicholas Shizas at (708) 974-4121. Mitchell Baker at (708) 9744058. Recreation Management/ Recreation Therapy Contact Donna McCauley at (708) 974-5227. Relay for Life Planning Committee Contact Alicea Toso at (708) 974-4191. Rotaract Club Contact Sue Linn at (708) 974-5335. Rugby Club Contact Student Life Office. Student Government Association Contact Bradley Custer at (708) 608-4272. Student Nursing Organization (S.N.O.) Contact Georgina Murphy at (708) 974-4122. Ultimate Frisbee Contact Jessica Crotty at (708) 974-5281. Women in Action Contact Ewa Fredette at (708) 947-5322.

Anthony Francis took first place in the costume contest on Halloween. [James Boothe]

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Scaling mountains in the art gallery By Caileen Casey Staff Writer The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, located in Moraine Valley Community College’s Fine and Preforming Art Center, is proudly hosting Millie Tibbs’s exhibition “From the Mountain.” Tibb’s latest creation contains 13 photography-based pieces with over fifteen photographs in all. Some of the pieces are standalone photographs while others are multiple pictures in different frames grouped together to create one statement. An accomplished, unique and creative artist, Tibbs has built a vast array of artworks and other collections such as “Self-potraits” from 2005, “Do You Look Like Me?” from 2009, and “Love Notes from the Road” from 2012. “From the Mountain” focuses on varying landscapes, all somehow possessing mountains, and then proceeded to crumple or fold the photos in unique ways to emphasize or distort the shapes of the land. The altered photos were then photographed again because while they are completely flat and two-dimen-

sion, they have the telltale signs of alteration. These signs include crease marks and shadows, giving the two dimensional art, a three-dimensional feel. One such example of this is the piece “Monument Valley #1, Diptych.” This artwork contains two separate-

ly framed photos placed side by side. Their landscapes are so similar to each other it appears the photos are a continuation of one photograph split in two. Both photos showcase a dry desert with light orange sand and scattered vegetation.

Millee Tibbs presents “From the Mountain” on Oct. 30. [Izabela Kokoszka]

The eye is immediately drawn to the different large, stone mesas in both photos, which are further emphasized by the shared alteration. Stretching across the two photographs, regardless of their separate frames, is what appears to be a large, sideways “Z” with multiple indentations folded into the photos. This addition increases the feeling of high altitude in the desert mesa photo to the right. In the photo to the left, the addition generates a feeling of submersion, as if a sinkhole had suddenly appeared in the desert’s sand. According to the statement left Tibbs in the DeCaprio Art Gallery, her inspiration stems from her interest in “surfaces and their relationship to what lies beneath – the discrepancy between what we see and what we know.” This has undoubtedly led to the creation of these perplexing photographs that forces viewers to question their own eyes. Caileen Casey can be contacted at caseyc2@student.morainevalley.edu.

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‘Storytone’ grows old fast By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Neil Young has long since left “Sugar Mountain.” Despite remarkable achievements throughout his career, his latest album can be summed up in a single word: terrible. Young has composed a discography larger than almost any other folk artist, but it seems that his proclivity for producing songs has taken precedent over creating meaningful, quality music. In short, there are ten reasons not to listen to “Storytone.” Here are a few. “Plastic Flowers” is whimsical, flowery, appropriately named and begins the album on a low note. The orchestral composition is less than satisfying, and Young’s vocals stick out on the track like a sore thumb. Switching erratically between orchestral arrangements and big band style, Young introduces “Say Hello To Chicago,” a kitsch blues song that makes a great loop track for a corporate pizza parlor. Young shoves a few lackluster guitar riffs and a long-winded harmonica piece at the near end, which fail to impress.

“Storytone” [Reprise Records] The standard blues progression that encompasses “I Want to Drive My Car” is devoid of any remarkable musical ability. It is probably the laziest song composed by Young, ever. Bland, unimaginative lyrics spell out “Who’s Gonna Stand Up?” and don’t leave any questions about where Young was motivated. It’s difficult to believe that the same artist who wrote “Ohio” following the Kent State shootings could compose a song about the Keystone XL pipeline that’s so narrow and uninspiring. Building an eco-warrior protest song over an orchestral arrangement littered with harps and flutes doesn’t send

a very strong message in any case. “Storytone” deviates from Young’s other works in loud fashion. Similarities between early works are virtually non-existent, save for Young’s droning, whiny vocals, which simply don’t compliment the genre he’s attempting. It’s been a while since Young released such a blunder. His reunion with Crazy Horse and the subsequent albums that followed produced solid additions to his songbook. “Americana” was an exploration of folk roots that revived the original band and rebranded Young as a person of interest in the folk scene. With “A Letter Home,” Young’s Jack White-produced solo album that released in April, he exuded an intimate work that felt completely idiosyncratic. “Storytone” doesn’t sound like Young at all. As an established artist, it’s understandable that Young would take steps to challenge himself creatively, but “Storytone” is a step in the wrong direction.

CABARET | from front page 1940’s setting. Interactivity was a major element in the production, and Dr. Craig Rozen, the faculty director of the play, decided to hold the play show in the Angeline and John Oremus Theater for exactly that reason. The smaller theater allowed actors to enter the stands and include the audience as part of the play, doing things like sitting with the crowd, and even physically taking theatergoers to the main stage as parts of the ongoing production. MVCC Student Ian McCafferty was on the receiving end of these interactions, and commented that he “didn’t see it coming.” This interactivity is kept even throughout the second act, as the plot becomes much more serious and politically-oriented. As the show reaches its climax, the play becomes less satirical and more cynical, culminating with the characters making several very personal decisions The production has garnered much positive attention, with students and faculty alike giving rave reviews.

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

Joshua Mira can be contacted at news@ mvccglacier.com.

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Reeves plays short fuse ‘John Wick’ By David Kowalski Staff Writer When an action film takes a formulaic turn, it can become something more tha a stereotypical representation of a genre and cross over into other realms. That is what “John Wick” is. Director Chad Stahelski keeps the audience thirst for quick and agile fighting style satiated in this entertaining film about a legendary hitman out for revenge. As a former arm of the Russian mafia in New York City, John Wick was once the most legendary killer under boss Viggo Tarasov (Michael Nyqvist). But when the son of Viggo steals John’s ‘69 Mustang and kills his Beagle puppy, which was the final gift from John’s deceased wife, John comes out of retirement to hunt down the young man and kill him. Reeves is depicted early on in the film to be the quintessential anti-hero the audience unwaveringly sides with. His humanity is shown through affectionate scenes of Wick playing with and feeding his puppy, Daisy. Ador-

able shots of the two sleeping togethRegardless of the emotional strings create a contrived and poorly written er prelude the incident that intices the film plays on the audience early ending. Wick’s unforgiving rage. on, it’s near the end that the film Stahelski and the crew would have The film then flows seamlessly into starts to drag. done better to have simply left the a bloodbath the likes of any slasher The plot plays out and gives com- film open ended enough for a sequel. flick. With some very creative kills, plete emotional resolution. But it John cuts through his enemies like doesn’t stop there. Tacking on an ad- David Kowalski can be contacted at kowMichael Myers does teenagers. ditional climax, Stahelski and Kolstad alskid@student.morainevalley.edu. “John Wick” has the flesh of an action film and the muscle of a horror film. Scenes of Wick silently taking out Russian gangsters as he stalks closer and closer to Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) earns John his working name “The Boogeyman.” John is a dark shape that moves invisibly through crowds as he nears his young victim, ruthlessly executing every obstacle in his path. Reeves is the unquestionable star of this film. From start to finish, he holds the spotlight one way or another. The plot, while moderately predictable, holds few surprises for the avid movie theater attendee. It is still very engaging and keeps the audience happy for a little more John Wick (Keanu Reeves) murders countless Russian mobsters pursuing his mark. [Lionsgate] than an hour and a half.

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The band’s here to school you in jazz By Dimka Atanassova Staff Writer

was backed by Bratt’s extended percussion soloing. The original was written by Melvin Rhyne, the Moraine Valley’s Annual Faclegendary veteran organist. ulty Jazz Showcase matinee gathAsche’s other arrangement was ered a cheering crowd on Oct. 26. “The Outlaw” where he captured The Dorothy Menker Theater Horace Silver’s harmonically stage was transformed into a setstrong, yet singable hard bop. Asting for fans, music students, and che’s guitar playing intermingled the six MVCC instructors who with Carl Coan’s cutting tenor sax performed traditional and convamp. temporary takes on jazz. The last number was “Donna Featured professors were Kyle Steps Giantly”, a combination Asche, guitar; Mai Sugimoto, of John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” alto saxophone; Carl Coan, tenor with Miles Davis’ “Donna Lee” arsax; James Davis, trumpet; Kevin ranged by Carl Coan. Fort, piano; Luke Malewicz, tromMoraine Valley’s Faculty Showbone; Brien O’Callaghan, acoustic case demonstrated the professors’ bass; and Academic Music Coordiexpertise in command of the fine nator Douglass Bratt, percussion. arts they bring to some 200 music Faculty members performed their second annual jazz concert. [Glenn Carpenter School Photographer] The faculty members perstudents here. formed throughout the world with Jazz fans, expect the Illinois famous bands and orchestras, won na- and traded solos back and forth. burnishing alto sax, velvet trumpet Skyway Collegiate Conference Jazz tional and international jazz compeEach front man stood out with and puzzling sound of EWI (electric Festival to be conducted at Dorothy titions, formed their own bands, and solid sound, crafting inventive lines wind instrument), played effortlessly Menker Theater on Saturday, Novemreleased albums. and growing in intensity until they by Coan. ber 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AdmisAt Moraine, the musicians show- converged for the explosive beats of Kyle Asche, in-demand jazz guitar- sion is free. cased their compositional, arrange- tracks or dropped in strikingly moody ist, displayed his arrangement skills in ment, and soloistic gifts. vamps. “Nite Vidual.” Dimka Atanassova can be contacted at The opening selection was “Nice Their stimulatingly introspective This popping rhythmic composition atanassovad2@student.morainevalley.edu Try” written by Mai Sugimoto. Luke solo forays under Kevin Fort’s shimMalewicz performed “Green Ruins” mering keyboard lines garnered conand “Heathers”, tracks from his quin- siderable audience acclaim. tet album released in April 2014. Douglass Bratt impeccably led the His virtuosity won an instant ap- rhythm section keeping the bopping praisal. and swinging beat. The fans were Miles Davis, jazz icon and multi- vowed to witness, within just a few Grammy nominee, dominated in bars, shifts from aggressively persuaAmerican jazz history from the mid- sive percussion drive to lyrical lines. ‘40s to the early ‘90s. His hard bop Bratt showcased his compositional talhit “Dig” (1951) was performed by ents with “Monk Needn’t Mean You,” musical giants such as Ella Fitzgerald, a sophisticated rhythmic piece with Ray Charles, Bing Crosby and dozens surprising tempo shifts and range of more. Kevin Fort, a notable pianist, melodic ideas he wrote for his Jazz Arpresented his arrangement of Davis’ ranging class as a graduate student at standard from the post-war playbook NIU. and endeared himself to jazz fans. “On The Fly,” a modern creative jazz The six sidemen, revered in the jazz piece, written by James Davis and feasociety, played extremely well togeth- tured in his 2007 debut album “Angels er. They collaborated with the rhythm of Refraction,” was a dialog between

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Career Corner

Farooqui talks interview etiquette By Joshua Mira News Editor Interviews are some of the hardest conversations people engage in. Worse yet, poor interviewing skills could cost someone a job. The biggest challenge of all is that this problem cannot be solved easily, as social anxiety is something that is not simply medicated. The Job Resource Center (JRC) held a seminar on interviewing strategies on Nov. 5 in the S Building with the goal to change the fortunes of an inept talker. JRC Specialist Tamima Farooqui presided over the seminar, offering students and faculty members alike the opportunity to learn more about proper interviewing etiquette and behavior. The primary subject that she stresses is to create a good resume and tailor each of them to fit their respective recipients. Farooqui emphasized the importance of proofreading each resume and playing around with different designs. She also mentions the need for preparedness and confidence before walking through the door, and advices that

a good resume isn’t a surefire way to get the job. “The resume doesn’t get you the job. The resume only gets you the interview,” Farooqui said. Employers, as she further explained, are interested in how well the person handles themselves when individuals are granted face time with one of their representatives, and will challenge potential hires with questions designed to induce thinking. “How well do you respond to hostility, what are some methods you can improve the workplace, were you on good terms with your previous employers?” Questions like these are the standard arsenal of an interviewer. “Prepare for unexpected questions, because you may be asked something you aren’t prepared for,” said Farooqui. She placed a considerable amount of importance on remembering that employers cannot inquire upon one’s age, race, ethnicity, disability, and marital status. Farooqui also warns on the pitfalls of involuntary behavior. Fidgeting with your hands, playing with your legs, staring off into space and generally seeming

unaware to the interviewer may compromise the appointment. Shifting eyes away for a moment, fixing a tie, and folding arms may come off as defensive and could cause the interviewer to misinterpret the person’s intentions. In light of these potential snags, the JRC has created countermeasures in order to help students combat these obstacles. Farooqui advised that one should be able to sell themselves to their employers. Citing past achievements, describing previous responsibilities, and recalling high-stress events in which one acted with distinction and dignity are just some of the Tamima Farooqui gave a lecture on interview many positives that were menstrategies. [Joshua Mira] tioned. The JRC also advises that individuIn closing, the JRC Specialist stated als going to an interview be able to turn that interviews are not as frightening their weaknesses into strengths should once preparations have been made, and employers ask about any problems and that process can be quite painless if the to always present oneself with confi- interview is handled with confidence. dence and courtesy. “Maintain eye contact and give a firm Joshua Mira can be contacted at news@ handshake,” said Farooqui. mvccglacier.com.

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