The Glacier 11-30-2012

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MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WWW.MVCCGLACIER.COM NOVBEMBER 30, 2012 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 8

Nation honors heroes

lege, Jose Ledezma, kicked off the event by welcoming guests and introducing the first speaker of the morning, Moraine’s President Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins. In addition to thanking veterans, Jenkins spoke about the actions Moraine Valley is taking to support its large student veteran population. “Moraine Valley has worked hard to provide the services and support our veteran students need to be successful.” Jenkins continued, “By offering special veteran advisor sessions, and a veterans orientation program, we The Military Order of the Purple Heart Wall was at Moraine on Nov. 12, Veteran’s Day. The wall contains help to ensure that veterans the names and pictures of soldiers cut down in the War on Terror, which began in 2003. [Mike Frederiksen] are taking the right classes and maximizing their miliPhillip A. Bianco Commander were all at Moraine tion on Nov. 12 in the U Buildtary benefits as they prepare News Editor Valley on veterans day. ing. Students, faculty and for new careers.” Combat to College (C2C), administration turned out to Jenkins also spoke about The Marine Corps Color Moraine Valley’s student vet- see the impressive line-up of the future of veteran services Guard, the Navy Band Great eran organization hosted the speakers and guests. at Moraine Valley, “we will Lakes, and the Illinois VFW annual Veteran’s Day CelebraPresident of Combat to ColVETERANS DAY | page 6

Feedin’ and Readin’ By Erica Sinnott Staff Writer Each year, the library hosts Food for Fines, an event where students can donate non-perishable food to wipe out one book fine. This has been going on for over 10 years. Fines are on general material, not text-

books or reserved items. There have been a few tweaks to the long time program this year. The donated food will now go to Moraine Valley’s Project Care, meaning it will be going to people in need right here on campus instead of to an outside food bank located off campus. Also, toiletries are now beFOOD FOR FINES | page 2

Neurologist speaks mind By David Alexander Staff Writer A patient who suffers a spinal cord injury may have to cough out $900,000 in the first year of suffering the injury and, subsequently, $100,000 annually to manage the problem. Revealing this during a lecture at the Dorothy Menker on Nov. 14 was Dr. Zachary A. Smith, an Assistant Professor

of Neurosurgery from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Smith stated, “If a twenty five year old person suffered a spinal injury today, the cost over the lifetime of this patient would run in the region of three million dollars.” Additionally, he stated that automobile accidents are the number one cause of spinal injuries, accounting for NORTHWESTERN | page 3

In partnership with LifeSource Blood Center, the Moraine Valley Student Association (MVSA) hosted the annual fall blood drive. The goal was to collect 70 pints of blood. 78 pints were donated in the end. [Jessica Normandy]

They need blood Billy Barker Views Editor LifeSource Blood Center set their tables and prepared to accept donations from Moraine Valley students and other qualifying donors on Nov. 14 in the U

building. The blood drive is an event that is traditionally hosted every fall by the Student Government Association (SGA). However, following this years merger of the Inter Club Council (ICC) BLOOD DRIVE | page 2

Drug policy approved Phillip A. Bianco News Editor Moraine Valley is beginning to forge a reputation as one of the most sustainable schools in the area. Moraine Valley’s very own Sustainability Coordinator, Stephenie Presseller received the 2012 Green Mind Award from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Illinois chapter on Nov. 5. The college’s President—Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins—and the board of trustees recognized Presseller for her accomplishment at the November board meeting. According to the letter sent to Presseller, “The Green Mind Award recognizes the chapter’s biggest educational advocate. This award is for a [U.S. Green Building Council] member who has dedicated their time to advancing the chapter‘s mission through growing our educational reach and impact in Illinois.” And that’s not all that happened. The board approved a number of other items including a police utility vehicle purchase for $28,945, and a purchase of $84,888 worth of computers for Academic Affairs. The board also approved the first round of payments for the building of the Health and Wellness Center to the tune of $5,637,750, and the new drug testing policy that requires new hires and some current employees to submit to a drug test. Student Trustee Taylor Geraghty spoke about many of the activities occuring on campus. She paid special attention to the library, highlighting the many events they conducted during the past month which include a pumpkin contest, a presentation on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the BOARD MEETING | page 2

IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Cartoon Metal band Deathclock comes to Chicago to melt face. SOCIAL PAGE 10

SPORTS Men’s team ranks Ninth in NJCAA National poll. PAGE 12

FEATURES “Family Time” hosts autism seminar to help families care for loved ones. SOCIAL PAGE 4


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