MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WWW.MVCCGLACIER.COM NOVEMBER 21, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 8
Veterans Day ceremony spent in reflection By Brandie Lorenzen Staff Writer Moraine Valley’s Veterans Day Celebration struck a cord with those in attendance. Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day, is recognized across America to celebrate the rich histories of those who served. The event held on Nov. 11 in the M Building was organized by Combat to College and Veteran Affairs to honor veterans who attend the college. The main speakers who presided over the event were State Representative Kelly Burke, Combat to College President Peter Juarez, College President Dr. Sylvia Jenkins and Student Trustee Eamon Almiladi. At the start of the event, a video of veterans returning home was displayed, and members of the audience stood as the National Anthem
reflected on his efforts to teach and motivate other young men and women to join the service. He explained that service is an honor that is even greater than life itself. Cpl. James Smith, who is currently stationed in North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune, explained that being a veteran, either current or future service man or woman, is not a luxury, but a new paved path and a new defense for freedom. President Jenkins also gave a speech, remembering the soldiers who have fought and the ones who are still fighting today. Student Trustee Almiladi took the stage and described how proud he was to serve his country. Eisenhower HS lent their Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team to the Veteran’s Day celebration. [Erica Sinnott] Anna Coco, whose Navy friend was burbegan to play. After the som- ence in the military to deJim Kirkland who finished ied a week prior, meant each ber opening, the stage was scribe the importance of the twenty-two years of service word as she stood in front of given to speakers, many of holiday and of the impact of as a Master Sergeant in the the crowd and delivered her which had personal experi- the military itself. United States Marine Corps, VETERANS| page 7
War scholar talks girl power By Joshua Mira News Editor “War is a feminist issue,” says renowned war scholar Dr. Nadine Naber. She spent the majority of her presentation at Moraine Valley’s Fogelson Theater explaining why people should view conflict beyond the political and ideological arguments between countries. Naber states that war is an event that can be seen in two ways: either as an abstract concept on television or as a traumatic event imbedded into the memories of an individual. Naber explains the concepts of war eventually follows individuals back home, and can influence the culture of a society and their treatment of others; she discussed the effects of war on the treatment of women.
Whereabouts are pop secret By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Naber discusses women’s oppression. [Erica Sinnott] “The rhetoric of war uses women’s bodies,” said Naber. Naber cites the Israeli treatment of Palestinian women and the types of torture that they have to endure as a result of the political landscape and the current U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. She elaborates on this logic
of war using the current situation in the Middle East to showcase the influence conflict has on the U.S. Naber argues that U.S. support of Israel and the strained relations of both nations against multiple Middle Eastern countries fuels the flame WAR| page 2
Three suspects slipped out of the U Building with Student Life’s popcorn machine late last month, according to Moraine Valley police. “We have video of the offenders, and are attempting to make identification of them at this point,” Lt. Mark Wilkans said. The video captured two males and one female walking the machine out the front door in the middle of the day. Police are now using standard investigative strategies in attempt to track down the three perpetrators, checking with local police departments and other
sources. Dean of Student Life Kent Marshall filed the official police report on Nov. 3. After reviewing surveillance video, police determined that the crime took place on Oct. 29. It took 5 days to report the incident, as Student Life officials were unsure whether or not the machine was being used by a student organization on campus, according to police. This crime is a Class 3 Felony under Illinois law, which applies to property, valued between $500 and $10,000 and can involve a maximum sentence of five years of imprisonment and a $25,000 fine. In addition to criminal POPCORN| page 4
IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES U Building hosts U Got Talent for the school to participate in. SOCIAL PAGE 3
SPORTS Women’s basketball makes progress early in the season. PAGE 12
ENTERTAINMENT Rocky Horror Picture Show wows the U Building. SOCIAL PAGE 5