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MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WWW.MVCCGLACIER.COM AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1

Surprise ceremony for Stan Kij

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Stanislaw Kij looked like a hero when he took a step out of his wheelchair to shake hands with Board of Trustees Chair Sandra S. Wagner, his superman t-shirt peeking out from underneath his green graduation gown.

His beaming smile widened when Wagner handed him his long awaited associate’s degree and turned the tassel on his graduation cap.

Kij, 25, was diagnosed with stomach cancer late last year.

When the Christmas Without Cancer Organization contacted Moraine Valley Community College President Sylvia Jenkins with Kij’s case, she and the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees organized a special graduation ceremony at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn just for him.

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Stanislaw Kij was honored with an A.A.S. Degree and 10 other certifications, [Photo by Glenn Carpenter, College Photographer, MVCC]

Ninja Warriors win cyber challenge

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Moraine Valley hosted the United States Cyber Challenge (USCC); a rigorous four-day program catered toward students seeking careers in Information Technology (IT).

The demand for educated and capable IT specialists is on the rise – especially in cyber security. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the employment of Informational Security Analysts is expected to grow by 37 percent over the next ten years; quite a margin compared to the average of 11 percent.

Over 30 people were selected to take part in USCC’s exclusive invitation-only event. Participants were chosen based on an online competition offered through USCC, which ended in April 2014.

(left to right) Dr. Ernest McDuffie, Elenteny-Mejia, Alex Rams, and Pamela Haney. [Erica Sinnott] Attendees were given the opportunity to train with SANS instructors, orient their job fo-

cus through a career fair, and compete against each other in a cyber-attack and defense game.

An Aug. 8 ceremony was held on the main campus at Fogelson Theater where the winners

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IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Theater Department presents “Measure for Measure” at Gateway.

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SPORTS Women’s Tennis team ready to rack up wins.

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FEATURES Student Life Manager Demetrius Robinson is featured.

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STUDENT TRUSTEE CORNER | EAMON ALMILADI

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! First, I’d like to personally welcome all the new students here at Moraine Valley; we are glad to have you here and wish you much success during your tenure.

Being new isn’t always easy, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are also many free resources that you can take advantage of such as the Tutoring Center (building L, room 200), or the Writing Center (building A, room 258); these are just a couple of the many student resources available on campus. To find more, visit the MVCC website and click the “Resources” tab.

As a new student, or even a returning student, it’s always good to set goals for yourself and create a plan on how to achieve those goals. Whether it be getting a 4.0 your first semester, or even getting an “A” on that final exam, setting personal goals helps to ensure structure and helps drive our motivation so that we may achieve the success that we so desire.

Another great way to enhance your college experience is to become involved.

Moraine Valley has over 30 different clubs and organizations; whether you’re interested in governance, poetry, empowerment, or even paintball, Moraine CYBER | page 2 accolades and certificates. Twenty-five names were called on to receive bona fide certificates of completion from the USCC, signed by Governor Pat Quinn.

Justin Valentino of Moraine’s Computer Integrated Technologies Department opened the ceremony by congratulating attendees on their success. His passion for IT brought him to Moraine

Valley has a club to fit your needs and interests. Becoming involved is also a great way to meet new people and share in the college culture. If you’re interested in joining a club, head over to building U, room 113, and check out the list of clubs and organizations that are offered on campus. You can also logon to the MVCC website and click the Student Life tab to find out more information.

For all our returning MVCC students, yes, it’s that time again. Let’s set a goal to have our best semester yet here at MVCC. Feel like you could have done better last semester? Make the necessary changes so that you do better this time around. Feel as though you weren’t involved enough last semester? Check out Student Life, join one of the many clubs that would love to have you. Let us make the most of our time here at MVCC so that when we look back upon our time, we are satisfied with our experience and what we were able to accomplish during it.

Lastly, I’d like to point out an event coming up in September. Constitution Day, hosted by the Student Government Association, will be September 17th, from 12:00-1:00PM. The event is expected to be held outside on campus, but is subject to change. There will also be a $2 raffle where you can enter for a chance to win a one month parking spot in front of the U building. We hope to see you all there!

As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to contact me at almiladie2@student.morainevalley.edu or you can visit my office in the U building, room 203.

Eamon Almiladi can be contacted at almiladie2@student.morainevalley.edu. as a student, where he has since continued his career as an instructor. Valentino encouraged participants to take the knowledge they gained and apply it toward future goals.

VP of Academic Affairs Pamela Haney thanked participants and facilitators, and introduced keynote speaker Dr. Ernest McDuffie.

McDuffie gave an earnest and intrigu-

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KIJ | From Front Page In an interview with the Chicago SunTimes, Jenkins stated, “We understand our purpose and mission is to help everyone in our community. I’m thankful we are able to do it.”

Nurses wheeled Kij into a conference room where he was pleasantly surprised to meet family, friends, doctors, reporters, and members of the Board of Trustees. Balloons, banners and signs were all for Kij, as he took another step forward like so many other Moraine graduates did in May. Kij began taking classes at Moraine Valley in 2007 after graduating from Reavis High School. In his time at Moraine, Kij accrued 147 college credits.

In most cases, 62 credits are all that is needed to graduate, but Kij wanted to take more classes. He did this despite

ing speech concerning job prospects in the IT field and encouraged students to continue on with higher education.

A non-traditional student, McDuffie didn’t earn his undergraduate degree until 20 years after graduating from high school. He went on to graduate school and attained his PhD. in pursuit finding a challenging and intellectually stimulating career. Since then, McDuffie reports on an overflow of lucrative and engaging job prospects.

“It opens doors that you didn’t even

the vicious bouts of nausea and pain that come along with his illness.

Among the attendees were Kij’s parents, Helen and Jan Kij, who looked on with pride and heartfelt hope for their son as he gratefully accepted accolades.

Kij was awarded an Associate in Science Degree from Moraine Valley Community College, along with 10 other certifications, conferred by Wagner with help from Vice President of Student Development Dr. Salleh-Barone, and Executive Assistant to the President Dr. Margaret Lehner.

The Burbank local was met with cheers from family and friends upon completing his journey at Moraine. Now, Kij hopes he will have a chance to continue his education.

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

realize were closed,” said McDuffie.

Jen Elenteny-Mejia and Alex Rams of The American Ninja Warrior Team were announced as the winners of the competition preceding the graduation ceremony. They decimated their competition with a total score of 20 thousand points.

Each winner took home a trophy and $1,000 scholarship, and the invaluable experience of winning the challenge.

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

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THE GLACIER AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1

Trustees go green, librarians recognized

(Left to right) Manager of Library Services Terra Jacobson, Department Chair Troy Swanson, and Information and Literacy Librarian Tish Hayes are recognized. [James Boothe]

By David Alexander Staff Writer Perhaps the most interesting part of the Moraine Valley Community

College’s regular Governing Board of Trustee meeting held on Aug. 20 was the challenges that some of the Trustees and other officials had with the new Surface RT Tablets that replaced the

paper minutes at the meeting several months ago.

Among those who struggled with the tablets was Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, Moraine Valley’s President. Asked by The Glacier if she “missed the simpler old days of paper,” Jenkins responded by saying that she was “all in support” of the move to digital since the process meant furthering the College green policy by saving tons of paper and reducing Moraine’s carbon footprint.

Jenkins blamed her struggle with the RT Tablet on the fact that she only uses the device, which is permanently set up in the Board of Trustees meeting room, once a month, and consequently she has very little time to familiarize herself with its operations.

The hitch with the tablets continued even into the meeting proper, as several members of the Governing Board of Trustees did not respond to their names during the routine roll call because they were engrossed in trying to work the tablets, with the aid of two IT specialists who were around for such an eventuality.

In her administration report to the Governing Board, Jenkins stated that registration of students was at the same level it was in 2013. She said that as per college rules, scores of students were being dropped daily for failing to make payments for their classes the same day they registered.

According to Jenkins, one hundred students who registered and failed to pay the same day were dropped on Aug. 19, and she said that the same day dropping of non-payers was a standard operating procedure during the run up to class resumption.

Director of Campus Operations Rick Brennan informed the board that a concept was being mulled over to con-

vert the G Building into The Student Success Center.

The new Student Success Center, if approved, would bring the Testing, Tutoring and Vet Centers all under one roof by the beginning of the Fall Semester of 2015. The concept calls for the expansion of the current G Building structure, although the gymnasium will remain untouched.

During the Board of Trustees meeting, three members of the library staff, Manager of Library Services Terra Jacobson, Information Literacy Librarian Tisha Hayes, and Library Department Chair Troy Swanson were recognized before the board for the American Library Association’s Innovation in College Librarianship award. The trio received the award for the Fall 2013 One Book, One College event centerpiece, World War M: Human vs. Zombie.

The Zombie event, according to Terra Jacobson, involved approximately 500 students, and the theme popped up in more than 60 course sections at the college.

Each of the three winners received a $1,000 cash award, which they donated to the Moraine Valley Library for future One Book events.

David Alexander can be contacted at Alexanderd45@student.morainevalley.edu.

Upcoming Board Meetings SEPTEMBER 10 OCTOBER 8 NOVEMBER 12 DECEMBER 17

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Spring 2014 President’s List To be eligible for the President’s List for a given semester, students must complete at least nine credit hours of college credit courses that count toward a certificate or degree. Students who meet the eligibility requirements and earn at least a 3.75 grade point average (excluding developmental courses) will be named to the President’s List.

“D,” “F,” or “I” grades will exclude a student from qualifying for the President’s List.

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Spring 2014 Dean’s List To be eligible for the Dean’s List for a given semester, students must complete at least nine credit hours of college credit courses that count toward a certificate or a degree. Students who meet the eligibility requirements and earn at least a 3.50 grade point average (excluding developmental courses) will be named to the Dean’s List.

“D,” “F,” or “I” grades will exclude a student from qualifying for the Dean’s List.

Alsip Gilberto E Andrade Cameron O Austin Caitlyn F Bennett Kevin Benson EunSeo Choi Shatara L Drones Lisette A Esparza Holden N Flores Trishia M Gallagher Eric E Gallegos Kevin F Habrelewicz Tiffany T Henderson Brittany K Holst Marcia D Huggins Erik D Jensen Regina A Miller Cheyenne A Mitchell Daeshanae N Mitchell Dominick E Mitchell Kenyana C Mitchell April N Nagel Tanya Nash Joseph Nykoluk Oliver R Rolle Erick Ruiz Douglas A Senf Johnte M Shannon Kevin H Siergiej Heather H Trofimchuk Emily A Ward Stephanie A Williamson Anthony J Zemaitis Bedford Park Valerie E Lyons Blue Island Diego A Alatorre Jose A Cordova Rigo E Esparza Eugenio J Gil Nancy Gonzalez Cathy A Haskell Alexis Kliros Zinnia N Lampkins Deyci L Magallanes Daniela Mendez Huricela Mercado Efren Ortiz Nikisha J Porter Alan Reyes Carolina Rodriguez Danielle R Salinas Nicolas A Santiago David Saucedo Ana K Sierra Mitchell Soto Terrence A Stewart Elyse C Thompson Lemali Vargas Jose A Vazquez Bridgeview Reena Abdelmuhdi Sarah C Binger Craig S Bonislawski Bozena Chraca Kaitlyn J Curnutte Kylie K Graham Joshua L Habisch Stephanie M Hatton Jennifer Janners Nicole S Krol Patrick D Krol Tadeusz Mateja Hannah R Moeser Bernardo I Munoz-Ortega Scott A Nehring Annamaria Neofotistos Barbara Rychtarczyk Randall M Spreadbury Sylwia A Steczek Monika Surzyn Chris Szwab Joshua M Thielen Ubaid Ullah Anna G Vela Malik Zahdan Brookfield Crystal A Davis Burbank Bayan I Abuzir Christina A Avila

Michal Bielanski Wieslaw Bobek Gabrielle Ceprackaite Hector L Cirilo Sarah J Dababneh Stephanie K Dalzell John M Deir Marco A Dominguez Ashley A Duffin Samantha C Elizondo Dominik K Fitt Mireya Flores Steven A Forsythe Natalia M Gabrys Jadwiga Gal Maria Garces Matthew P Gesiakowski Matthew M Gonzales Jeffrey R Grindle Sanah H Ibrahim Hannah M Judge Corinne M Kaehr Monika Las Theresa L Loredo Joseph G Lorusso Sara B Majid Lucy Martancik Maria M Martinez Torres Megan R Mateja Jorge Mendoza Rasha Mustafa Kyle J Nauris Karol Orszulak Angelina M Rodriguez Ahmed M Said Jesus Sanchez Maha Shaheen Christian J Silva William J Simmons Faith C Soodsma Mark Styrczula Hannah C Sullivan Marta Szczepanska Daniel G Vallejo Ewa Wierzba Saya Yoshida Abdel I Zaidan Aleksandra Zubek Burr Ridge Stephen M Cepek Calumet City Oluwatoyin O Ekundayo Johnathon Mears Calumet Park Amanda C Harris Ashley J Johnson Magdalene N Laryea-Ashie Central Stickney Marzena Maka Chicago Laura A Amador Alexis S Bernard Naveen K Bobba Cicely M Bolls Berenice Botello Cory M Brooks Gabriel P Caponera Daniel J Chlebek Eunae Cho Samantha A Coco Michael J Daley Ciris Davis Jessica E Destefano Marilyn S Dissette Samuel Dobbs Vanessa Dominguez Colin Ford Stanislaw M Gacek Armando Garibo Jessica N Gatti Anita Gawlak Ainee M Gonzalez Jose M Hernandez Chelsea E Hodur Stefan D Howard Raymond P James Tina C Johnson Michael D Jordan Aleksander T Kropidlowski

Jeffrey LeGrand Matthew S Lilly Cesar Lopez Ericka Lopez Thomas J McManus Carlos R Monarrez William Montelongo Jevon D Moore Evan J Nave Brian R Palmsone Gina E Panek Sara N Paschke Phillip S Ramey John T Russell Stephanie Salgado Richard Santiago Thomas J Schultz Brett T Scollard Samantha Siepak Jennifer R Smith Michael N Smith Tom A Smith Jennifer Tomicki Rocio A Torres Henry J Torres-Vidal Armando Uribe Jeanne M Vega-Byrnes Geordon I White Dominika M Wierzba Maria C Zaragoza Junfei Zhang Chicago Ridge Elham Abuobeid Neil R Arold Michele K Bravo Daniel J Cannata Jeremy W Frederiksen Noor M Hammam Jelisa S Laurent Riley E Lind Rima K Mamo Brianna M McColler Garrett J Muersch Samar N Naser Sawsan A Natour Helemah F Othman Osondi Owendi O Ozoani Samantha C Piper Amanda M Powers Thomas J Ripoli Joanna Rozek Dima N Shaheen Ameria A Shehadeh Aria A Sylvester Jennifer L Vanek Alicja Zapotoczna Jeffery L Zenner Countryside Malva A Velasquez-Rojas Crestwood Kristie L Bagus Alan C Bartos Letitia P Cullens Daniela Hernandez Katelyn M Maciejko Sara R Metzger Meghan O Mockus Matthew A Petrauskas Shanna C Rafa Maricela Salazar Amane H Sbitan Andrew Sobanski James M Talbot Kevin M Zielke Darien Ajay R Patel Eron K Thomas Dolton Monica D Irving Evanston Billy Jean-Francois Evergreen Park Sarah E Adams Joyann G Ainley Rebecca Albarran Leigh A Bennett Erika A Brzeczek Yazmin A Bustos Kaitlyn C Chavez Steve Cherry Daniel P Condreva Abigail G Coyle Andrew P Dedecker Alex J Engraffia Megan R Frederickson Matthew J Galvin Maika Hamasaki Jesse D Jacquez Rochelle M Jester Meghan K Johnson John L Kelley Joseph M Leitelt Lindsey M McCormick

Lucas J Pfister Joseph M Raya Mark E Sals Ashlee Schickel Anne M Schoenhofen Gianna M Stillo Alfonso Tafoya Frankfort Ann E Baugnet Tiffany J Saletta Kerrigan Donna M Platt Hazel Crest Kayla S Campbell

Hickory Hills Anan Abusharekh Brandon G Campbell Randa J Doleh Robert M Dusablon Mante Eckert Nicole Feltz Daniel J Fielding Lukasz Galica Sarah E Gensch Anna Maria Giannelli Kelly Gonzalez Ahmed W Hamarshah Linda Harb Kyle W Kelley Aleksandra Kramarz Magdalena K Kurnat Ewa A Lindgren Danielle E Marren Paula A Mikosz Monika M Molinski Yessenia Nieto Vainius Pasiskevicius Kelly A Price Aziz Rehman Tomas Savelskas Masoun A Sheikh Ayyat Z Sheikh Haley Wittenkeller Jehad A Yaseen Homer Glenn Larissa L Desoto Anthony J Hueckstaedt Amanda S Porter Hometown Patrick M Burke Janet K Daugherty Nicole Falco Elizabeth A Krizka Kylie A McNicholas Vanessa Y Rosales Erik J Rosales-Gomez Angela R Roti Jacob A Tkachuk Shawn P Wynne Aaron L Harris Janet M Pels Indian Head Park Jake T Hulce Joliet Tamara A Johnson Hanh N Le Robert Moore Dustin Spinazola Justice Delilah H Ali Robert Bukowski Hung Kit Cheng Annetta Czerwien Mohammed Damra Maria S Dobrzynski Rachel M Fredette Jamal Freihat Jadwiga K Komperda Eva A Kos Szymon Koszarek Ryan M Marrotta Ivan Martinez Therese Mirasol Josiah Neniskis Mark Gene Penaflor Jessica Tobias LaGrange Park Thomas Head LaGrange Highlands Terry A Derivera Lockport Jeremiah T Driscoll Jaclyn M Lukjanowicz Lynwood John R Powell Lyons Yaqoub N Ayyad Vilim Lovrinovic

Markham Melette Cureton Matteson Mario Robinson David W Stroth

McCook Daniel J Hawver Midlothian Daniel J Caudill Joseph E Gutierrez Mokena Anthony Babiarz Nicholas P Petrakos Justin A Vanek Naperville Nimisha Patel Oak Forest Angelique M Agostinelli Qusai H Alqadi Stephanie L Barkauskas Erin Caruso Brittany Frazier-McCoy Michael Graczyk Rachel L Henry Adam M House Kelly House Scott M Slager Amy Stankiewicz Dylan J Swan Garth Whalen Jeffrey Wiabel Oak Lawn Cheyenne I Aaron Geena M Abbott Samantha E Akouris Amal Alsayed Johnathan A Andras Amani Ashkar Samantha L Bechard Bt M Boline Joann M Bosas Jairus P Castaneda Sarah K Coughlin James DeMarie Marissa M Delich Scott W Dempster Matt R Dodge Stephanie Dominguez Timothy C Doran Vincent M Doria Mohammad I Douleh Megan P Dyer Fatima Esparza Caitlin M Falsey Natalee J Faust Brittany K Fitzpatrick Erin Fleckenstein Arely N Flores Zachary J Frazier Cristian Garcia Christopher J Ginder Alberto Herrera Karen M Hewitt Hanin A Hindi Michael J Hoover Hannah L Host Fayek Hussein Ogeneitsega J Joseph Danielle N Kapelinski Rosemary D Karippaparambil Jacob F Kendryna Ronald A Kent Sean Khani Su Ji Kim Aaron P Kneeland Jowita A Kojda Daniel D Korenchan Jason M Lammert Marty Lavin Katie Lawson Roger D Limon Alaa I Mahmoud Halemah H Mahmoud Steven R Malopy Quinn K Markham Joseph Martinez Yesenia D Martinez Jakub D Mateja Samantha A Matuszak Mary A McClorey Ashley Mellas Krysten N Merchantz Nora Mila David J Mitchell Jordan C Moeller Thomas Murphy Elizabeth Nemec Alex Nollinger Frank J Oliver Magdalena Pach Chintan Patel Jera A Pietras Stephanie A Polito Steven P Pulver

Abraham Ramirez Mark A Rehfeld Laura R Reyes Yasmine M Reyes Rebecca A Ritter Joel G Rivas Samantha L Rogers Dana A Romaniak Jessica L Rosenbrock Janet Santos Samantha M Schlosser Steve E Shilney Erik J Sorensen Marcin P Stafira Kelly A Strama Carly M Swiatek Hayley A Swigart Katarzyna K Szaflarski Brittani Vaughn Jennifer R Vondra Rachel Weyer Manuel V Yu

Orland Hills Tasneem M Abdelmajid Stephanie M Aimone Alaa Alqam Marcus W Bevans Nicole M Bryson Chris Caballero Chris Curry Rebecca L Duda Rachel N Elizondo Laila A Hamad Andrew D Harvey Melissa L Justyn Nicole A Kasielski Katie J Lagowski Regan P Lamparski Meagan A O’Leary Denise Widstrom Annette E Wojtowicz Orland Park Khaldoon Abourahma Hatim S Abusharif Yaser Alzubi Allison D Araujo Arwa N Atieh April R Balasa Kara A Barker Britta A Beardsley Victoria Bengston Joshua D Bielanski Jessica C Bojanowski Brittany M Brindza Zachary V Butera Joseph A Butkus Katie N Cais David A Ciezczak Brynn K Dubovsky Nicole Dziekonski Mallory Ebeling Robert J Fetta Patrick R Finucane Korey C Flynn Thomas C Frank Christina M Frugoli Joseph S Gawlak Jacqueline R Genova Nickolas C Georgiou Celena M Gibson James R Gibson Sarah E Glogowski Tyler Grudowski Gerald T Healy III James T Healy Stephanie D Holliger Naimeh K Issa Shadi N Jabali Justyna E Jachymiak Kyle Jandacek Evelina Jankeviciute Samantha Juwayyid Katerina Karamihas Samya Khalil Bryan D Kincaid Diana Kovatcheva Erik J Kowalczyk Shane A Krivanec Magdalena Kucek Hassan A Kutom Kathy S Lee Anna F Leja Constantine M Lekas Katarzyna Lesnicka Rachel Lewandowski Daniel Long Kelly M Lundgren Patrick J Lyman Michelle Majka Nazar Maksymkiv Paul Manning Melissa P Markacek Amani M Masoud Mark A McCague Ronnie N Merjan Ibrahim W Mizyed Peter M Murphy Lynn M Nagle Jeffrey N Nonog Tareq H Nouri

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Erin O’Neill Daniel O’Donnell Crystal A Oehmen Jasmine Osman Isabella M Parise Anne M Parker Patrick A Passafiume Nicolette D Paul Ryan M Pisanko Daniel J Pisciotti Rene V Radloff Robert A Richardson Jason A Roland Aneta M Rychtarczyk Joanna E Rys Natalia A Rys Bahia R Salah Ranen R Salah Elizabeth B Salim Brian A Salkas Paige K Sallas Ruba I Samara Katie M Shanklin Abdelrahman A Sharara Noah J Shroats Pramveer Singh Jacqueline A Stahler Tadas Stonkus Salie Sulejmani Katlyn E Tacker Brendan P Tinoco Alaina M Tomasino Ivonne M Torres Sarah V Trikolas Nicolette A Vaccaro Patricia E Vargas Ashley E Varghese Thomas S Voogt Nicholas A West Kenneth P Zagorski Kristina M Zanayed Stephanie Zaro Dora M Zavala Palos Heights Katherine Aviles Lopez Jacob J Boglio Katlyn M Broderick Kayla B Carmody Meghan M Downs Matthew E Eichhorn Samyah Isa Lauren E Jaglowski Kamila Makswiej Timothy A Pawlicki Clifford J Riley Nicole A Skrobin Christi L Spayth Nicholas A Sumoski James F Topor Martynas Valickas Gus A Vallas Jeremiah J Wolf Rueff Palos Hills Eugenia I Barnard Sylwia Bartoszewicz Nathaniel J Berry Sean R Brady Laura Brazdziunaite Kerrina M Brown James J Cifaldi Daniel S Collins Ciesea Covic Derek Dainys Abdul M Farooqui Curtis W Feipel Mary Kate Fournier Ashley M Girod Brian A Helmuth Kelsey N Hensel Samota N Hersey Victoria I Jones Hongyong Kim Colleen Koopman

THE GLACIER AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1 Kasjusz Kordylewicz Anaryiros Koutsis John Lenart James J Lulek Dawid Lysiak Allison M Macak Rabia Mahmood Fausta Mikniute Sami Mohammad Ommar A Mohammed Angelica M Nolan Krzysztof Para Rafal Poniatowski Michael A Rubino Nathaniel A. Schaub Claire P Six Marta E Szczechowicz Elizabeth A Wayteck Sylvia A Wilczynski Palos Park Muaz Assaf Nuria Balovski Sevdia Balovski Amanda M Budz Raymond G Dunne Connor F Gibson Laurie Lisewski Daniel E Lowery Sarah A Luculescu Lucas Martire Morgan K Purdy Park Forest Gregory E Babush Richton Park Jasmine C Jackson Shavellea Tinder Robbins Lauryn S Flynn Daniel W Johnson Gregory Newsome Romeoville Anthony Cortesi Seoul Dong Woo Kim Stickney Rodolfo C Camacho Summit Dina E Calderon Mateusz L Cygan Axel Garcia Brenda B Melara Ariana Memishi Paulina Olivares Angelica Padilla Isabel Palencia Mayra G Perez Janet Rodriguez Roberto Rosales Tinley Park Nora J Abdelrahman James T Anderson Ayman Basta Reilly K Bennett Thomas J Biber Courtney T Bingham Allison A Bonarek Muaz Bondokji Jayme M Boreman Rachelle J Campbell Mitchell R Carpenter Daniela Chabez Nicolette L Cossidente Kathleen L Curran Bilal A Darwish Hayley M Dorman Cora M Dyslin

Rania H Elayyan Merna A Esily Rabia S Fatima Rachel J Fus Walery Garripoli Raquel M Grutzius Breanna Gutierrez Jessica L Hauss Mary E Jennings David J Kachiroubas Dilpreet Kaur Mariana E Kennedy Jeremy Kraft Timothy J Kuschel Brooke A Lenderink Maggie M Madia Daniel L Maurer Meghan M McHale Lauren R Medina Mario L Medrano Ashley N Meitz Meghan C Micetich Andrea M Morano Hassan A Musleh Zachary Nagel Aaron M Nash Emily J Navarro Briana B Neurohr Kaitlyn O’Dwyer Dil R Patel Fabiola Perez Andrew Pukala Carl J Raschke Brent M Reevas Melissa A Rose Patricia L Salefski Andrew J Seth Rebecca N Szubert Jill Timmer Dorothy T Vaitkus Aracely Velasco Klaudijus Vinkleris Bryan M Warja Alison K Wiabel Christine M Wilson Abby L Wrobel Villa Park Michael A Wasik Willow Springs Jennifer L Eftimoff Andrew J Serpico Robert Soltys Dianna Stewart Worth Michael J Albrecht Enas Alissami Raghda R Allan James A Anisko Ramzi H Araj Daniel F Brooks Tashanda V Burton Teri L Costantino Charles Dziedzic Balbina Flores Charlene L Gardner Anthony Gorniak Yung IL Hong James R Hughes Sangun Jung Amanda C Kanton Paige J Lucin George A Medina Natatia E Oatman Kaieshia M Potts Amanda M Rojas Steven R Salcik Alexis R Vanoskey Quincy Vera Luke R Vitrano Thomas E Willett Jaclyn J Worley

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Padraig J Conway Stephanie M Dagenais Shereen S Daik Oriane C Dalmeida Aminderjit S Dhanoa Kinga P Drag Lauren M Ehrlicher Steven N Eichstaedt Mateusz K Fafrowicz Shawn T Finnigan James Frederick Marilyn P Gellert Kayla M Glogowski Cynthia C Gongora Thomas E Goral Jillian Guajardo Lawrence P Haack A Reum Han Emma N Healy Reem E Hnaihen Iris Hui Ting I Hou Lama R Hourani Yousef M Ihmoud John W Janas Andrew J Jender Meagan E Jones Domagoja H Jukic Ayub A Julany Choongwhan Jung Joon Goo Kang Andrea R Kasper Karren Khoury Iseul Kim Veronica C Kim Alex Kirchof Amy Konjevich Andy J Kukuc Monika Kupiec Kristina Lapienyte Jieun Deborah Lee Yoojin Lee Michael Mackowiak Brian A Mahoney Sylwia Maka Egle Matuliauskaite Michael C Michalak Taku Mizusawa Essam M Mohammad Malak M Mohammad Salam Mohammed Janet Ormsby Magdalena M Pajak Dominic J Paolella Alexander V Pendleton Angelika A Rol Brittany M Runyan Maram M Salamah Alexis R Salem Marco R Severini Nadine Shatat Beshar A Shriam Marzena J Skwarko Barbara Staszel Wiktor Stawera Amanda Sullivan Jakub J Swiatek Samuel K To Magdalena M Ulanecka Xiaowei Wang Taylor M Wegner Katherine L Wojcik Bokyoung Won Yuma Yamamoto Ryan Zanta Roy I Zentz Palos Park Lauren P Adams Kyle V Belluomini Adaliz O Benitez Amber A Bey Cassy J Burke Angelika Chodorowicz Michael R Getto Valerie Guerrero

Jeremy P Lareau Marta M Majcherska Saadah F Ottman Elizabeth G Panella Allison L Restaino Daniel Sanchez Kathryn F Scarim Divya Soni Tara M Womer Park Forest Timothy O Olorunyomi Plainfield Jeffrey M Halterman Steven M Olson Richton Park Theresa A Davis River Grove Philip M Freiticola Robbins Lakeesha D Craig Munirah K Habeel Whitley Wright Schaumburg Peter Jensen Thomas H Maciunas Schererville Van T Ho Summit Rana Assi Daniel E Boguslawski Stephanie Cruz James R Dominguez Jaime Martinez Roberto Melendez Carlos A Santana Edgar J Solis Tinley Park Aidah Abdallah Taghrid Abdeljaber Sherry P Agate Lemya Alarab Heba Alshweek Meena Anand Santeep M Antony

Rachel E Bard Heather M Bearden Robert J Birkmeyer Amanda L Blattner Nicole R Bodinet Shannon M Brogan Rima S Budron Kenneth Bus Jacquelyn L Butzen Hannah M Carroll James J Cermak Matthew T Congreve Cameron E Connell Jessica A Cotter Charlene-Grace S Crisostomo Sarah E Daly Colleen M Danaher Thomas P Deegan Olivia J Demicheal Ly T Doan Dana M Dorian Shannon R Dovgin Antoinette M Dull Feng E Raed Elkoussa Rachel A Fabsits Mohammed Faran Alex C Gahan Kalie V Galbreath Tera L Goral Ashley M Gregor Lisa Grigaliunas Andrew Harootunian Brianna D Harris Aqsa Hashmi Ryan P Hoban Ebru Hocaoglu Molly R Hogan John E Hunter Maysa A Ihmud Myasar A Ihmud Kevin G Kasprzyk Edward J Kirn Sarah A Kischkel Sarah K Krause Andrew J Kulpinski Tyler S Lorek David P Love Michele D Luna Ashley M Marino Grace Mittler Kyle P Mockus

Alyssa S Moravec Allison M Mrozek Scott Mullen Kevin M Murray Sean P Murray Steven R Nemecek Wafa M Odeh Nancy Odwyer Renee O Olson Zanabe H Othman Terry Parker Ann R Pendergast Megan E Plumb Kevin D Pokrzywa Christopher M Prazma Jennifer E Renken Brenda L Roman Yessennia M Salamanca Ramy Q Salameh Paige B Santucci Bryan R Scheulin Michael A Scheve Debhora Schipits Jonathan R Serritos Saed J Shaban Kevin R Smuskiewicz Dustin R Steht Anthony P Stevens Laurie A Sucharzewski Jessica M Sweis Kristin A Tekiela Antonio T Tessari Rebecca C Tongson Brittany R Townsend Rachel S Townsend Jill A Trumpey Crystal B Urias Lauren N Vaci Martynas G Vasiliauskas Kevin W Vickers Lindsey F Walker Nicole L Warja Sarah J Waters Alyssa M Weiland Daniel M Yara Kyle M Zagorski Emily A Zioncheck University Park Toyneka Washington Westchester

Jeffrey Ansted Wendell Fonder Wheaton Christopher M Pool Willow Springs Heather M Hermansen Sarah E Paulsen Woodridge Mark J Wroblewski Worth Rita E Aguiah Moin H Ajmal Omar H Altaher Sarah J Boylan Stephanie H Buczek Jessica L Buis Ana M Buralli Nicholas Dearth Elaine M Duggan Nicholas S Ebert Julie Fitzner Adriel A Gallegos Elizabeth Haack Jacob D Heinrich Robert J Hernandez Inyong Jung Jalal H Karaziwan Alyce Kerkstra Dong Hee Kim Hee Keoung Ko Sandra N Koch Alexis L Kozicki Emiliano V Mendoza Antonio J Morales Bricelda G Morales Francine R Ostrowski Mitchell Pearl Torin K Pena Kamila A Rafacz Raquel L Rodriguez Deaya Z Saleh Allaa Salman Lorissa Sernus Hozbar A Shaikh Jessica Stoit Monika A Suchmiel-Boblak Tanya E Torres Kyle L Wlazlo

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Spring 2014 Part Time Honors List To be eligible in the Part-Time Student Scholastic Achievement List students must meet a cumulative grape point average of at least 3.5 with at least 24 credit hours earned and at least 3.5 grade point average for the semester that the distinction is recieved. Qualified students must attempt less than 12 credit hours and earn three to eight credit hours for the semester that the distinction is recieved Algonquin Jason Moon Alsip Amatullah Abdullah Nariman Ashkar Olga Drozdova Erica Duran Ciara Fordham Kelly M Galvin Mika Hampson Adriana Hernandez Lanette M Jerousek Ashley Linstra Melissa M McDermott Cecylia Muro Jack C Redmore Christopher A Reyes Donald T Tatusko Nancy V Terriquez Eric W Trainor Arlington Heights Anthony V Vose Aurora Anthony Collins Barrington Umberto R Ingargiola Bartlett Zaira L Munetun

Bedford Park Michael J Muhr Matthew Simikoski Beecher Amy M Koenig Bensenville Laura A Pliego Berwyn Erika Aguirre Rodolfo Alvarez John S Benda Jose G Garcia Benjamin Hernandez Tony Johnson Blue Island Alexis A Amato Gerald O Dagenais David R Etherton Liz A Frausto David J Koch John L Kotos Lynn D Laurenkus James S Lysaught Roosevelt Martin Estuardo Morales Khalilah S Murrell Kathleen M O’Connor Leslie M Ott

Luz A Perez Lucia A Reyes Priscilla Rodriguez Victoria Sarabia Emily Shine Gabriela Torres Bolingbrook Steven J Cruz Justin Vangiesen Braidwood Christine D Lachance Bridgeview Rachida Bahassoune Ayah B Braqa Lorena A Contreras Stacey J Corso Christina A Drewniany Suzanne Elmahboub John Fudala Brittany L Hancock Francisco Paul P Jimenez Kathryn M Kolar Remah Kort Mohammed Z Memon Buthainh Nakhleh Brandon A Roberts Megan A Roberts Osvaldo Rodriguez Rebecca N Seyller Ashley C Skarnulis Kaitlyn M Szewczyk Azizeh Taha Brookfield Mark Gaber Burbank Allison M Abrahamian Genesis Aguillon Yolanda Alvarez Daniel Antol Jiaying Bao Martin S Barnat Maria Bielanska Nitza Y Cancel Lisa M Casey Monique I Cid

Aleksandra Czaplinski Rose D’Agostino Elliott Feliciano Filip J Figiel Jovita O Gamboa Tom Garcia Daniel Gubala Daniel Guzy Krystyna Guzy Robert L Karpiel Tomas Koslab Nicole M Kuhlman Ameer Mansur Jakub Marmul Cary L Misner Jill Mulligan Halina Musial Lawrence J O’Rourke Laura Ortega David Raska Maranatha E Reyes MaryJean Ricchiuto Debbie M Smith Jonathan W Strezo Ashlie P Wiechec Mariusz Wojcik Laura T Zamora Moises S Zarate Calumet City Anthony Q Holmes Calumet Park Steven G Tamez Carol Stream Michael Rivers Cedar Lake Peter Klock Central Stickney Scott A Jakubowski Chicago Johnny D Acosta Suleiman Aljazi Hugo Alvarez Lilliam A Alvarez Marco Alvarez

Aaron Anderson Michael Arvizu Duvon M Atkins Brian Atkinson Rodney Baja John Banks Reginald Barker Timothy Barner Donald D Bell Timothy Bellettiere Franklin R Benitez Robert A Biliskov Samantha N Bolda Marquita S Bouyer Mary I Brankin Gordon L Brewer Mara Bryant Joanna Byrdak William Carnes Rene Carrasco Robert Carroll Sherita Carter-McGavock Manuel Castellon Mario A Cepeda Sean M Chambers Teresa Cleveland Christopher J Coclanes Artrener Collier Xavier Collier Anika Collins Terrance Colyer Sarah K Concaildi Erendira Contreras Isidro Corral Andres A Cuenca Beth A Danaher Malcolm A Deanes Richard Derengowski Joseph Deroche Edgardo X Diaz Alvaro Durango Nicole M Durkin L’mekka S Exom Malachy Farrell Patrick Fitzgerald Patrick Fitzpatrick Natalia M Florek Elizabeth Flores Michael Franzo

Shauntile D Frazier Peter Gaber Charles E Gaines Miguel Gallegos Mark Gamble Angel L Garcia Rene Garcia Jermaine Gates Joshua Gembala Amelio Gonzalez Andre Gordon Bernard C Goss III Aracelis Gotay Anthony J Graffeo Yvonne D Gray Jacque Grode Justin Hadad Chante P Hall Steve S Han Frederick Harris Samuel M Harris Vivian L Harvanek Afra Hicks Anthony Hobbs Andre L Holland Sevin Hughey Felicia A Isaac Christopher Ivory Tabas Jackson Jennifer Johnson Kim C Keating Dorota Kmin Dan D Kula Jaron Lee Kevin Lee Lemond Lee Juan M Leon Judy Leon Steven Maatouk Michael G March Erica Marchand Hector D Martinez Cristie A Mayer (Lawson) James F McEldowney Kevin McKinney Dawn M McNamara Francisco Meraz James L Micetich Frank J Mineo

Vicente Mojica Michael D More Vincent Moy Joseph Nowaczyk Daniel Ojeda Miguel A Olavarria Michael Owens William Pagan Carlos D Pedroza Monica V Pelayo Robert R Pentek Catherine M Perez Evelyn Pollock Ruben Prado Justin Pruente Pablo Ramirez Ommarc J Ramos Rodrigo Ramos Richard P Reinhart Enrique S Reyes Lonnie Reynolds Sheila Rivera Robert E Rodriguez David A Roldan-Dubon Bruno Roti Timothy J Rozkuszka Conor Ryan Judith Salazar Salah N Saleh Karina Salgado Noe Sanchez Yesenia Sanchez Jose A Sandoval Tammy Sauseda Dawn M Schilling Deandre Shelton Kimberly Siefert Frank Smith Richard Smith James Syas Nancy M Szkodzinski Howard Taylor Jorge A Tellez Charles M Thomas Elisha S Thompson John Torres Marko Trifunovic Evelyn Urbina Michael Vaickus Sophea Vann

Benjamin Vargas Charles A Vazquez Richard D Vasquez Enver Vejzovic Paul G Villanueva Christopher L Walker Cody P Wallingford Bettena R Washington Ralph A Welch Terrence White Warren C White Charles M Williams Christopher S Williams Karen Williams Monica F Williamson Chun H Wong Kevin M Wrobel Chicago Heights Cesar Zambrano Chicago Ridge Juan J Garcia Laela P Al-Asfar Ericka R Camacho-Ortega Matthew A Chapman Amal Daradi Melissa A Gunther Haya H Hussein Matthew R Kaczorowski James S Kamba Ryan P Layman Alex J Lenkiewicz Jillian Martin Juliette R Needham Adam J Quiroz Cicero Christopher D Silbernagel Mayra Ortiz Country Club Hills Leah Adams Mahdi Rose Zaneta Thomas Chontel L Walker-Maxey

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IN BRIEF

at LindvayL@morainevalley.edu.

Community Art Exhibit Artist Taehoon Kim is coming to the Robert F. Decaprio (building F) on Thursday September 4th. At 3:30pm.

The reception begins from 3 to 5 pm the artist arrives at 3:30 pm, to explain her exhibit “Ten Kids Return”.

The exhibit is on display from August 11 to September 18. Don`t miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about our community artist. For more information you can contact Art Galley Coordinator, Lisa Lindvay, at LindvayL@morainevalley.edu.

Art Galley Show Sehnsucht is an art exhibit created by artist Barbara Diener and will be shown in the Atrium Gallery from August 11 to October 23. A reception will be held on Thursday September 4 from 3 to 5 pm, the artist will speak at 4 pm. Come and see the masterpieces of our present artist. For any questions or comments you can contact Lisa Lindvay, Art Gallery Coordinator,

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Crestwood Katherine A Brown Kathleen A Dwyer Mark M Flynn Mary A Generoso Nancy R Hernandez Glenn R Kuzel Elisabeth J Miwa Tyler A Sifuentez Margaret A Simpson Loretta A Stockdale Michael Wasik Kathleen E Webb

Crete Daron E Montgomery Darien Clifford Brazzille Daniel N Tamos Deer Park Emmanuel Rodriguez Dolton Kinte Freeman Downers Grove Kevin Andreuccetti

Glenwood Rashid Muhammad Harwood Heights Michael Mochocki Krzysztof Piech Hickory Hills Agnieszka Byrdak Krzysztof Ciezobka Lina Elzahdan William J Ganta Agnieszka Kaczor Dimitra J Konstantopoulos Eugenio J Locullo Agnieszka D Maka Ashley E Purcell Gintare Savelskas Jody D Scalf Ayat A Shuaibi Katarzyna Tylka Hillside Keena Bradley Hinsdale Regina Hadamik

Dyer Rebecca Coughlin

Hoffman Estates Brent S O’Hearn Ryan D Rieger

Elk Grove Village John Cicchiani Michael Wyka

Homer Glen Debi R Newton Lynette Theis

Elmhurst Martin Hart

Hometown Judith A Chruszczyk James F Ryan Patrick B Ryan Dillon Ryle Erik S Sulej

Evergreen Park Joan M Barrera John D Bellini Kent Brouwer Eugene M Cantore Susan L Dennis Shannon Doheny Debra L Eliszewski Richard H Gonzalez Timothy D Hajec Joni M Ladouceur Ellen M Lahart Joanne LimberopoulosKaminski Katherine E Lurquin Mary E Lyons Kathryn A Miller Denise L O’Connor Nicholas Tosoni Bonnie C Witowski Safiata Yameogo Jacqueline M Zintak Frankfort Matt Paez Nicolo Cannella Denise L Jungheim Garden Homes Erin Bays Paulette Urban Gary Thomas Lopez Gilberts Geno Muskat

Huntley John B Falbo Indian Head Park Marijana Jovicic Justice Amy M Carlson Keith J Chervinko Muoi S Chuong Kamila M Fudala Iman J Kanash Elizabeth A McKittrick Anna Stopka Joshua A Szopinski Jose Villalpando LaGrange Kathleen Hilt LaGrange Park Ryan Vemmer Cole Vujosevic

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star During the seasons of spring, summer and fall Moraine Valley Community College opens the doors of their observatory to the community, for a fun night of stargazing. On September 5 at 7:20 pm grab your binoculars and join astronomer Tom McCague for night. A parent or guardian should accompany young children. Don’t forget to dress up for the weather.

If any questions arise don`t hesitate to contact College and Community Relations at (708) 974-5375.

Hello, Hello, Hello Moraine Valley loves to welcome its new student with a fest. On Tuesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27 from 11 am to 2 pm on the Quad. Music will be playing; games and prizes will be given. You will also find the many different clubs and organizations offered at Moraine. So come and join the fun.

Any questions you can contact StuJustin Mc Grath Christopher Orlando Lincolnwood Michael Rowe Lindenhurst Jason McCall Lockport Lisa A Ferricks Pamela A Mavrin Scott A Murdoch Loves Park Todd Bruder Lynwood Torrence Donnerson Leslie Gipson Diedre K Martin Lyons Michael Jacob Markham Jd Nailer Matteson Carl R Menefee Reginald A Moore Melrose Park Alejandro Aguila Antonio Jimenez Merrionette Park Michael Dunleavy Midlothian Everardo Angulo Gary Hansen Mokena Donald R Shaughnessy Katherine A Tucker Monee Roshawn D Matticx Earl J Moy Morton Gorve Olympia Nikolaou Mount Prospect Leonard Zuckerman Mundelein Jose A Hurtado Munster Petar Krkobabic Naperville Lamonte T Akers Eileen M Giuffre Steven McCreedy

Lake in the Hills Dominik Kramarz

New Lenox Laura C Arreaga Mayra Pluta

Lansing Kenneth W Warmac

North Aurora Michael A Depke

Lemont Patrick M Daley Bryan Jepsen

Oak Brook Anthony Laporta

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dent Life Manager Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5717.

Ice Cream Time On September 9 from 11am to 2pm ice cream will be given out. This event will take place in Building U. But hurry because time is limited. If you have any questions or just want to thank someone for the ice cram, you can contact Student Life Manager Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5717.

Glacier Writers On Demand Do you know how to write? Well, if you were gifted with that fabulous skill put it to use in the school newspaper Glacier. Here you can show of your mad skills and learn to become a better writer. If you have any questions or comments you can visit the office located in U207, or email at powerst@ mvccglacier.com.

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ber, Karaoke will be provided in the U building. If you know how to sing this is your opportunity to demonstrated to your classmates. Who knows maybe a scout might recognize your skill and make you famous. To receive more information on this activity you can contact Student Life Manager Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5717.

Movie in the Moonlight On Saturday September 20 Moraine Valley will be hosting its traditional Movie in the Moonlight. On this night at 7:00 pm the movie Maleficent will be playing. It will be a truckload of fun for the family with activities such as: raffle tickets, prizes, popcorn and candy. This event takes place in the Gateway, if weather is a problem the movie is shown in building M. Clubs and organizations are usually at this event willingly to share more about themselves. If you have any questions about this event, contact College and Community Relations Office at (708) 974- 5375.

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Should Illinois allow recreational marijuana use? “...In Colorado and

“...would be detrimen-

Washington, pot is

tal to public health and

building roads, bridg-

society, with negative

es, and schools.”

economic effects.”

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief

By Matt Galvin Staff Writer

Marijuana is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. It’s easily accessible, The controversy of marijuana has been a hot-button issue due to the recent and since Illinois decriminalization laws have reduced possession to a fineable of- legalization of recreational use in Washington and Colorado. Only 25 states fense, marijuana might as well be legal for recreational users. have completely avoided the marijuana bandwagon, with the remaining 23 It may be a bit premature to speculate on what might become of marijuana in states allowing medical and or decriminalization of the use of marijuana. Thus a Illinois, considering the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannibas Pilot Program Act divide has formed within the nation about the social acceptance of this particuonly took effect on Jan. 1. To the optimistic marijuana advocate, the medical pro- lar substance. The legalization of marijuana is not the answer. It would be detrigram looks like a necessary ‘baby step’ down a long, mental to public health and society, with negative formidable road ornamented with petitions, votes, economic effects. and hearings. For the critic, marijuana use needs to According to the National Institute on Drug be highly regulated, and only given to the terminally Abuse, marijuana can affect brain development. ill and disabled.

A recent study of marijuana users who began usA recent Chicago Tribune article focused on Chiing in adolescence revealed reduced connectivity cagoan Julie Falco, 49, who has been battling one of among brain areas responsible for learning and the 38 conditions listed on the bill for years, Multiple memory. Marijuana smoke is also an irritant to Sclerosis. Falco swears that marijuana has helped her the lungs; smokers can have many of the same retreat symptoms effectively. She has used the drug ilspiratory problems experienced by tobacco users. legally for years. She has advocated for the use of These effects include the following: daily cough medical marijuana and lobbied to have the bill pass, and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest but is still apprehensive to attain medical marijuana illness, and a heightened risk of lung infections. through the legal channel.

The legalization of marijuana would likely increase Out of 23 states, Illinois has the most rigid medical public use and harm the health of the nation. marijuana law in the country. Applicants are asked to The National Survey of American Attitudes on submit sensitive information such as social security Substance Abuse conducted a survey of high school number, certificate of birth, and fingerprints. students to study the use of tobacco versus the use Since passing legislation for recreational use, Coloof marijuana. High school students are more likerado and Washington have seen major boosts in tourly to use marijuana than smoke cigarettes. High ism and state income tax. Instead of forking over cash school students are more likely to have tried marito underground black markets, consumers contribute juana than tobacco (24 percent vs. 15 percent); to state tax revenue. In Colorado and Washington, [Graphic by Norman Calmese] and more likely to say their close friends use pot is building roads, bridges, and schools. Dispensamarijuana than smoke cigarettes (51 percent vs. ries check to make sure buyers are over 21 years old. How many drug dealers do that? 39 percent). These statistics would greatly increase if marijuana was made leAlcohol, the legal drug of choice for Americans, contributes to a variety of health gal, and could have a drastic effect on young Americans. This could sway future problems as well as a staggering number of deaths from car accidents annually. Why generations to be more likely to use marijuana that would not if it was illegal.

Data released from the Federal Bureau of Investigation supports that legaldo we have a set of arbitrary rules that designate how humans alter consciousness?

People who use marijuana recreationally will continue to do so no matter what ization of marijuana would have a drastic effect on a vast job market. According law the government passes. Medical marijuana laws are a step in the right direction, to their data every 42 seconds someone is arrested for marijuana related crime, but it would be easier for consumers and better economically if recreational use was which totals to 658,231 arrests last year. Of those total arrests 91,353 were inlegal. Use needs to be regulated – we don’t want elementary and high school kids carcerated. The legalization of marijuana would decrease the number of police getting high. But by making it legal, we could make the drug safer and more readily officers needed on the streets, lawyers to represent the criminals, judges to hear available to the right people. State Governments should allow age-appropriate citi- the case, and correctional officers needed to work in prisons. If marijuana were zens to decide for themselves what they want to consume. Frankly, it’s none of their to be legalized, this would take the food off the table from the families of the citizens holding such positions. business. Let’s give the green light to recreational marijuana use.

Matt Galvin can be contacted at Galvinm38@student.morainevalley.edu.

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

“Marijuana should be legalized because the pros far outweigh the cons.”

-Dan O’Donnell

“Alcohol and cigarettes are more harmful. Let’s be logical here.”

-Don Arnold

“There are many other need for the drug besides getting high” -Jessica Mallay

“It can provide another form of tax dollars for the state.”

-Nick Babul

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Taking our ball and going home

By David Alexander Staff Writer With their headlights turned off, the last U.S. combat troops slithered out of Iraq one night in Dec. 2011.

They didn’t even inform Iraqi troops that they shared bases with, lest the Iraqi soldiers tip off militant allies.

This was not the manner of a victorious army leaving the battlefield, but, as President Barack Obama tried to bring closure to a very unpopular war, common sense was sacrificed on the altar of populism. The President made the Iraq War the centerpiece of his 2008 presidential campaign, and the time had come to fulfill his pledge to withdraw the troops.

Obama dubbed the Iraq War a “dumb war,” and, alongside Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and many other democratic leaders, he pinned their hopes on a defeat of U.S. forces in Iraq to boost democratic political fortune in the U.S. When they were in opposition, they opposed the successful surge of troops in 2007 that checked Iraq’s civil war. Their cry then was “bring the troops home,” and by 2011, most war weary Americans concurred with them.

Of course Obama quickly found out

that there was a big difference in making lofty promises while in opposition and implementing those promises when in power.

The answer was simple: end the conflict. Iraq’s recently rejected Prime Minister, Nouri Al-Maliki (not the

viding the Islamic State with most of its heavier weaponry, and inadvertently aiding this bloodthirsty gang’s exploits, conquests, and successes.

At least 1,200 Humvees, scores of tanks, artillery pieces, and hundreds of other heavy caliber weapons the

“Of course there is a human toll of that poor decision by Obama to cut and run.” most reasonable of men) refused to grant any American soldiers immunity from prosecution by the Iraqi judicial system in the event of a crime. Exasperated, Obama and his advisers decided to walk away.

The result of that decision is sadly clear today. As the murderous terrorist brigands of the Islamic State (IS) exert control over large swathes of Iraq and apply a level of barbarity not seen since the Dark Ages, it’s tempting to think about what may have been if Obama and his troupe of advisers had stayed the course in Iraq, instead of cutting and running.

Instead, America is indirectly pro-

U.S. Army gave to Iraqi security forces were subsequently handed over to the Islamic State mujahedeen when the $35 billion U.S. trained and equipped Iraqi army dissolved before the lightly trained Islamic State cut throats.

So the absurdity now, according to the Vox website, is that the U.S. Air force is destroying hundreds of millions of hi-tech weapons that Islamic State is using to commit slow motion genocide. This is the result of the fantasy that now passes for U.S. foreign policy.

Of course there is the human toll of that poor decision by Obama to cut and run. How many thousands of

rifles, gun suppressors/silencers, Mine Resistant Armored Protected Vehicles (MVRAPs), and attack helicopters.

When did the police motto change from serve and protect to search and destroy?

The over-militarization of America’s police force post 9/11 has changed the

in regard to the protests, rioting, and looting following the death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown on Aug 9. An altercation between Brown and a Ferguson police officer ended with Brown dead and a lot of questions.

Many speculations have been made that Brown’s death was racially moti-

Iraqis would still be alive and dwelling in their rightful abode, instead of being dead or holed up on mountains and refugee camps if U.S. boots had remained on the ground in Iraq? What about the calming effect the presence of U.S. forces would have had if they had stayed?

In addition, any observer of Iraq can see the gradual “Vietnamization” of the conflict (mission creep, as some prefer to call it.) There are currently about 950 acknowledged U.S. service personnel dispatched to Iraq since the Islamic State’s crisis exploded in midJune. Those old enough may remember how Vietnam went from a “police action” to all-out war, again; another mess that could have being avoided by far-sighted thinkers.

War is not a golf game, and cutting and running in the middle of a war is a counterintuitive step that will inevitably come back to haunt the quitters.

Going into Iraq in 2003 was a dumb decision, but choosing to cut and run in the middle of the night in 2011 with the headlights turned off was an even dumber decision.

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

The militarization of the police

By Matt Galvin Staff Writer The National Defense Authorization Act of 1990 authorized the Pentagon to transfer military equipment to local law enforcement agencies when “suitable for use in counter-drug activities.”

In the wake of the September 11th attacks, the program’s focus has expanded to include counter-terrorism activities as well.

The supplies that were used to face the onslaught of terrorist guerilla warfare in Afghanistan and Iraq are state of the art and in excellent condition.

Since the end of the conflict, there is a surplus of military grade weaponry and transportation made available with the help from homeland security to a whole new market: local police officers.

Some of the new toys officer friendly has access to: fully automatic assault

Have an opinion?

“The over-militarization of America’s police force post 9/11 has changed the boys in blue into an occupation of intimidating ground troops.” boys in blue into an occupation of intimidating ground troops. It is turning America a police state, and it infringes constitutional rights and national safety.

This issue plays a major role in the escalating situation in Ferguson MO,

vated. Ferguson is filled with outraged citizens and protests have spiraled out of control, leading to rioting and looting. Ferguson P.D. has responded by pulling out the big guns.

Reports of excessive force used against protestors and journalists

have made national headlines. Ferguson has been transformed into a war zone.

In response to the national attention, President Obama stated, “There is never an excuse for violence against police or for those who would use this tragedy as a cover for vandalism and looting. There’s also no excuse for police to use excessive force against peaceful protests or to throw protesters in jail for lawfully exercising their First Amendment rights.”

I whole-heartedly agree with what the President said about the situation, but it does not offer a solution to future incidents. I am not questioning the motives of protestors or Ferguson police, but, rather, the excessive degree of force used on fellow citizens by the police, and what warrants that force.

Matt Galvin can be contacted at galvinm38@student.morainevalley.edu.

All letters to the editor are welcome and will be considered for publication or posting online. The preferred method is to e-mail letters to views@mvccglacier.com. Letters should be timely and should be addressed to the editor; no open letters to other people are printed. Letters must be submitted through a valid Moraine Valley student email, must contain contact information, and must be fewer than 400 words. In cases where it is required letters may be published anonymously.

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SOCCER | from page 12 have two good goal keepers, but we really have three,” explained Bales.

While the game did not count toward the regular season the Cyclones performed at top ability; they took home notes for improvement and bragging rights over Joliet.

“Today was about trying out a lot of the things we’ve been working on for the last two weeks,” explained Bales, “because after a while you just get sick and tired of beating each other up.”

One of the biggest problems the Cyclones have faced in recent years is consistency. Whether injuries catch up to them, or they simply run out of

steam, they haven’t been able to make any big waves. Bales feels confident that with an all-around talented team, the Cyclones will prevail.

“The main thing that we’re going to be looking to counteract is the end of the season. We need to be stronger than we have in the last couple years,” stated Bales.

The next scrimmage will take place at home on Aug. 22 against Harper College. The first regular season game will be against Daley College at home on Aug. 30.

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

Figel and Nix

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief

Defender Steven Henry controls in preparation to clear it. [Erica Sinnott]

Former Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter Bill Figel and professional speaker Mike Nix visited the main campus to give Moraine’s Cyclones a pep talk on the importance of maintaining a positive and professional image.

Using proper social etiquette and maintaining a timely and organized schedule were key points Figel and Nix advised attendees to focus on in order to be successful in their careers.

The high focused media attention given to professional athletes can often

make celebrity status an inconvenient nuisance. Figel gave tips on how future professionals can avoid unwanted attention under today’s constant news coverage.

According to a press release from Moraine Valley Marketing, Figel told students, “There is more pressure on athletes because people know who you are; they’ve seen you. Common sense is the way to go. You have to be careful in today’s world.”

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

Mike Nix (left) and Bill Figel (right) visited Moraine to talk to the school’s studentatheletes about etiquette and organization. [MVCC Mark]

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Heading in the right direction

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief The Cyclones look like they may have what it takes to win this year if they can maintain their drive through the season.

The Men’s Soccer team emerged victorious in their first scrimmage against Joliet Junior College after they met at the main campus on Aug. 15.

Moraine’s first half play was spectacular. The Cyclones let their starting squad loose on the field, and left the visiting team with a two-goal deficit to think about at halftime.

Rookie Defender Jon Peters scored the third goal for Moraine early in the second half, but the Wolves answered back when they put one past goalkeeper Rafal Slomba on a rebound. Jonathan Salas put the Wolves out of reach with the fourth goal of the game, resulting in 4-1 Moraine.

The scrimmage was a true test of the new line-up, and it appears that Head Coach Chuck Bales has a finely tuned team to work with this season.

“We definitely have some key players that are going to be joining us again,” said Bales, “We’re glad to have those guys back,” Last year’s team captain Jorge Martinez has returned to resume his position for another year. A few other familiar names will include defender Steven Henry, midfielder Jordy Padilla, and forward Leonides Lezama.

There are 22 new recruits on the roster this year, all of which Bales explained are “really shining.” Bales is excited to have three quality goalkeepers on the team and named it as one of the many advantages the Cyclones have entering the new season.

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Brendan Flynn traps a ball with his chest away from JJC defender Jose Salinas in a scrimmage on Aug. 15. Moraine Valley won the game easily 4-1. [Erica Sinnott]

Tennis determined to avenge loss

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief

Second-year player Lindsey Walker serves in practice. [Erica Sinnott]

“I tell all the girls to take it one match at a time, and let your rackets do the talking,” says Head Coach Nicole Selvaggio.

The Women’s Tennis team is ready to rack up wins this year as they start a new season with a new roster.

Selvaggio is confident that the team can make it to nationals again this year.

Coming second place in the NCJAA Region IV Tournament last year has left returning players wanting.

“That’s been the goal from day one,” said Selvaggio, “The returners want to avenge that second place loss, and we want to make sure we get to Arizona this year.”

Four players from

last season will be returning to the Cyclones’ court this fall. Tricia Poremba, Elizabeth Dominguez, Claudia Maka, and Lindsey Walker showed strength and consistency when the team secured second place in Division IV last year. Their game has only gotten better since they participated in the NJCAA Tournament in May. “That automatically gives them a leadership role and they’re all just stepping up right off the bat,” explained Selvaggio.

Newcomers Fabie Ezife, Caitlyn Seldal, Lorissa Sernus, and Agnes Szudy are falling right into place with the Cyclones. Selvaggio was pleased to know that she got exactly what she was looking from recruiting.

“I looked for recruits with good character inside and outside the classroom; on and off the court. And that’s what I got,” said Selvaggio. “We’re very strong. I don’t see any holes in our lineup.”

The last time Women’s Tennis took first place was

in 2012 when Selvaggio was on the team as a player. Her undefeated record in singles games between 2011 and 2012 earned her the Skyway Conference Player of the Year Award and took her to the NJCAA National Tournament two consecutive years. Since then Selvaggio has been a perfect fit as leader of the team.

“This is my team, and I want to see it be successful,” said Selvaggio, “If we stay away from injuries and keep our minds focused on the classroom and on the court, we’re going to be very good.”

Still, there are some new challenges the Cyclones will have to face if they want to take first place this year. The 2014 schedule is bigger than it has ever been, with quite a few extra matches against Division III and NAIA colleges.

The first game of the season will take place Aug. 25 at home, where the Cyclones will face off against the Eagles from Benedictine University.

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

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Robinson’s role in Student Life

Demetrius Robinson is Moraine’s Student Life Manager. He is a staple of the U Building, and will be for the forseeable future. [Sherard Jackson]

By Marisol Guzman Staff Writer Student Life has someone to brag about as it celebrates the excellent service given by Demetrius Robinson.

Robinson earned his Masters in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University, by way of Richard J. Daley College and Governors State University before taking his position as Student Life Manager at Moraine Valley Com-

munity College. For over nine years, Robinson has overseen the programs that make our campus thrive, and his warm, welcoming attitude is, in part, responsible for the retention rate of the students involved in our clubs and organizations. You might be thinking, “Wow! Fun job,” but managing clubs for a sizable student body like Moraine’s comes with a lot of responsibility. An outgoing and sincere nature, great communication, and immaculate orga-

nization are just a few of the attributes that Robinson brings to the table.

Robinson’s positive and inspiring attitude resonates through his motto: “Live the life you love, love the life you live.”

His favorite part about his job is working with his student employees and building strong personal relationships. Student employees are his “family” who work throughout the whole year with him to prepare the best enter-

tainment and programs for Moraine.

Moraine introduces a new theme with each school year. This year’s theme is centered on superheroes, which was created by Student Life. The bookstore, library, recreation center, and marketing department, will collaborate with Student Life to bring this event to life.

There are many beneficial aspects that come with getting involved in Student Life. Joining clubs gives way to ROBINSON | page 2

‘Measure for Measure’ at the Gateway

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief For the 11th anniversary of “Shakespeare Under the Stars,” Dr. Craig Rosen and the Moraine Valley Theater Department introduced theater fans to “Measure for Measure.” In past years, the Theater Department has organized mainstream Shakespearean works such as “Hamlet,” “Midsummer Nights Dream,” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Shakespeare’s obscure work, “Measure for Measure,” resembles many of his other plays as it blends elements of comedy and tragedy and focuses on intense issues like justice, sacrifice, love, and mortality.

The play sets in Vienna; a city plagued by vice. Unscrupulous citizens are out of touch with the aristocratic ruling class, and the government’s head-honcho, the Duke, is planning to leave Vienna in the hands of one of his aides, Angelo.

The Duke makes it known to a local friar that, instead of actually leaving town, he will pose as a friar and infiltrate the lower ranks of society to find out more about his citizens. Once in power, MEASURE | page 7

Angelo (Emily Nelson) accosts Isabella (Dan Scott) with an indecent proposal in return for her brother’s life. [Erica Sinnott]

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Moraine’s Movie in the Moonlight: Rio 2

By Marisol Guzman Staff Writer

As the last rays of sun left the horizon, you could see blankets being placed on the grass and families gathering together to for a movie night under the stars. Kids were doing summersaults; parents were buying raffle tickets; it all mixed together to create the perfect complement for Moraine’s Movie in the Moonlight.

Roughly 250 people gathered to watch Blue Sky Studio’s Rio 2, which follows the lives of two winged protagonists, Blu and Jewel, who travel through the Amazon with their three children in search of the Pix Macaw. Throughout their journey, they face trials and obstacles created by Blu’s lifelong nemesis, Nigel.

Young attendee Kenndi WarenYoung stated she expected, “ Awesomeness; talking birds and funniness.”

Her sister Kylie Waren-Young was expecting to “laugh and find funniness” in this movie as well, and couldn`t wait for it to begin.

Families were offered free fresh kettle popcorn, courtesy of the summer staff from the Valley Learning Center. Other concessions were sold by the Moraine Valley Bookstore, which provided soda, chips, and candy.

Coordinator of College and Community Relations Jessica Crotty has facilitated these events since they began in 2011. Since the debut performance the events have gained in popularity. The number of events has increased each year, with bright plans for the future.

Four movies were scheduled for 2014, and five will be featured next year.

The Movie in the Moonlight gave something for the parents to do as well; the event featured a raffle with Moraine Valley t-shirts as prizes. As numbers were called you could see winners jumping up and down when they realized they’d won.

These shows were created to unite

ROBINSON | from Front Page new experiences, insights, and activities, and being involved in extra-curricular activities teaches valuable lessons that students don’t always pick up in the classroom. From the Ultimate Frisbee Club to the Creative Writing Club, Moraine offers programs and for each student to nurture a variety of unique interests and hobbies. By collaborating with the staff and organizations, Robinson and his team manage to meet each students needs.

Robinson is a social butterfly. He’s constantly making strides to keep students engaged and informed through Facebook posts, tweets, and, most recently, Snap-chat. This year, Robinson

Top: Attendees were treated to free kettlecorn and beverage. Bottom: attendees packed the quad for Rio 2. [James Booth]

families from the community in a healthy and safe environment -- as a way to bring everyone together. In past events, student clubs have organized concessions to raise money for their organizations or for charity. By providing open admission activities for locals, Moraine establishes itself as a cornerstone of the community.

The next movie coming to moraine’s outdoor theater is “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Joline. Based off the Disney classic, “Snow White,” Jolie plays the bad witch who is determined to destroy the princess Aurora in this frightening and captivating re-imagination. The event is scheduled to take place at the Gateway on Sept. 13 at 7:00 P.M. Marisol Guzman can be contacted at guzmanm65@student.morainevalley.edu.

has been working on a new vlog where he interviews students on various subjects of concern.

Robinson isn`t leaving us any time soon, but he does have a legacy that he wants to leave behind: “A positive impact on our students` lives.”

The Moraine Valley website has a new way to sign up for clubs at morainevalley.edu/StudentLife. Students interested in participating in Student Life activities can visit the webpage, or stop by and meet Robinson in the U building for more information.

Marisol Guzman can be contacted at guzmanm65@student.morainevalley.edu.

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40 years of passion from McCague

Tom McCague show off a lense from the Bradley Observatory. [James Boothe]

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief City-dwelling astronomy buffs can take refuge from light pollution at Moraine Valley’s G. Jack Bradley Observa-

tion Deck in the Nature Study Area.

Monthly telescope viewings are held at the observatory, which is located near the northwest end of the main campus.

Retired Moraine professor Tom McCague has been hosting the monthly

viewings since 2003. He donated his self-made six and a half foot Newtonian telescope to the college so that community members could have an opportunity to catch an exclusive glimpse of various constellations, clusters, planets, and moons.

McCague’s passion for astronomy began over 40 years ago, when he first started constructing his own telescopes. He has since shared his affinity with the stars through his generous donation of his time, and the telescope itself.

The telescope is housed in a big white dome on the observation deck, where it rests between events. McCague built it from a variety of easily accessible materials one can find at a local hardware store like Teflon, plywood, and PVC pipe. The integral piece is a 13-inch circular mirror, which collects and focuses incoming light onto another mirror that in turn reflects an image out of an opening at the side of the front end and into the eyepiece.

The capacity of McCague’s creation is incredible, with the ability to focus on the moon, other galaxies, and other planets in astonishing resolution.

The latest event scheduled for Aug. 8 was cancelled due to inclement weather. McCague came to the site and set up the telescope, but deemed the conditions too poor to view anything. High winds, overcast skies, and On clear nights, McCague has guided his incredible creation across the stars, and shared his vast knowledge on the universe with spectators. You can usually find parents propping their children up to the eyepiece to peer out into the vast reaches of space. Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or a veteran stargazer, Moraine’s telescope viewings are an enjoyable community event.

The next viewing will take place on Sept. 5 at 7:20 P.M. and is open to the community. It will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the weather, and it is encouraged to bring a pair of binoculars. To find more about upcoming viewings, contact College and Community Relations at (708) 974-5375.

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

THE GLACIER AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1

Entertainment

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Celebrating and remembering

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief There’s something exhilarating about the power produced from fifty welltrained voices singing in time and key.

The Moraine Valley Chorale and Chamber Singers have flourished under the directorship of Nicholas Thomas, and it showed during their last performance at the annual Patriotic Concert.

Stronger, louder, and clearer than ever, the Chorale sang through the night with a set-list of national favorites; their presence ornamented by the dexterous hands of ten instrumentalists and accompanist Beverly Holt.

Choral fans found a star-spangled site when they gathered at Dorothy Menker Theater on July 26. The evening started with a narration by Jeanne Vaughn, who gave a passionate and eloquent reading of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson.

Attendees rose from their seats as the choir commenced with the opening number, “Star-Spangled Banner.” Thomas came well suited to the tune. Sporting a pair of American flag sneakers and socks, he conducted the group under

The Chorale and Chamber Singers performed a Patriotic Concert on July 26 at the Menker Theater. [Erica Sinnott] a starred, striped top hat, much to the amusement of spectators.

Each of the selections from the evening focused on American nationalism.

“Thank You Soldiers” by Michael and Angela Souders was performed over a short video, commemorating the service and sacrifice of our veterans and active soldiers.

Six new additions to the Chorale’s songbook were unveiled during the per-

formance. New songs were purchased through generous donations from benefactors and loyal patrons who wish to see the choir’s song library grow.

“America, Our Home,” “Land of the Free,” and “Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones” stood out as exceptional performances, exercising each facet of the talented choir.

In the last scheduled song for the show, the chorale paid tribute once again

to veterans and soldiers with a medley of the official fight songs for the United States Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, “Salute to the Armed Forces.”

Thomas invited servicemen and women to stand and be recognized; the house lights came up and veterans stood at attention when they heard the song that represented their branch.

The entire crowd rose for a standing ovation after the song ended, and stayed on their feet until Thomas asked, jokingly, “Well, why you still standing there?

Would you like another?”

Thomas led his singers through a magnificent encore performance; a medley which combined “America, the Beautiful,” and “God Bless America” to officially end the night.

The next concert from the Moraine Valley Chorale and Chamber Singers, The Great American Songbook, will take place at Menker Theater on Oct. 11, featuring music by George Gershwin and Irving Berlin. Find out more about the upcoming show at morainevalley.edu/fpac.

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

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THE GLACIER AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1

Druming up some summer beats

By Dimka Atanassova Staff Writer One of Moraine Valley’s Music Department Summer most celebrated traditions is the free Percussion Ensemble concert.

Led by Douglas Bratt, Director of Percussion, Jazz Ensembles and Concert Band, eleven founding members, students, and professionals gave a memorable tribute to noted contemporary composers.

This percussion extravaganza of nine selections was put together after fourteen hours of rehearsal time during the seven-week summer semester.

The opening number was “Wild Stallions” by Dr. Garry P. Gilroy, a professor at California State University, Fresno.

The four-minute composition is a dramatic fusion of dynamic ranges, serene moments and a driving tempo.

“Rosarita and Ponchero” by Thomas

A. Brown captured the ethnic feel of an authentic Mexican hat dance through romantic bolero pulsation, and utilized traditional instruments like the marimba, vibraphone, timpani, cowbell, maracas, and bongo drums.

In “Cha-Cha Blues “by Arizona percussion professor Josh Gottry, xylophone is the primary melodic instrument along with bongo drums. In a laid-back chacha jam with Cuban rhythms with syncopated figures, students participated in open vamp. The featured main soloist was Alvin Mathew, a founding member.

Inspired by Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago) Carnivals was Rick Cline’s “Carnival,” the piece that received the most applause from the audience. Cline is a Hickory, North Carolina, based percussion professor and a recipient of awards, who teaches workshops, master classes, and outreach programs for kids of all ages to participate in community percussion and steel drum ensembles. Steel

pans are 55-gallon drum containers with dents called cabasas, loops of steel ball chain wrapped around a cylinder. Douglass Bratt joined his students by playing on steel drum.

The audience was carried away to Bali Island, Pacific Ocean by “Batik,” through a four-minute Indonesian style pentatonic scale. It was written in 1999 by James Campbell, a respected figure in the development of contemporary percussion music and professor of University of Kentucky, Lexington for metalophones and xylophones primarily.

Tomas Trakis played on metallic gong.

The patrons were transported back to South Paolo, Rio de Janeiro samba-reggae dance by rhythms of “Bahia Street Beat.” It is Julie Hills’s original work for steel pans. Bratt joined his ensemble again as pannist (steel pan player) and Jonathan Michalik, a computer science major, as a featured soloist.

Often during the concert, Bratt holds

short clinics introducing various percussion instruments from around the world.

The closing selection was a two-and-ahalf minute fiercely galloping rhythm of Armenian wedding dance, Sabre Dance, the final act of Aram Khachaturian’s ballet, “Gayane,” which quickly became a jukebox hit in the U.S. as one of the most familiar tunes of the 20th century.

Erica Sinnott, a MV student and the Glacier’s photographer, when not playing various instruments, was seen taking photo shots from different angles. During Sabre Dance she played on daire.

Moraine Valley’s Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble will be celebrating their ten-year anniversary this semester. The concert dates are Sunday, Dec. 7, 3:00 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Dimka Atanassova can be contacted at atanassovad2@student.morainevalley.edu.

Bratt brings the summer swing

By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble recruits some of the most talented students, faculty, and community members who all share a passion for jazz music.

Under director Douglass Bratt, the ensemble has blossomed into an incredibly talented outfit.

On July 25, seats were filled at Dorothy Menker Theater for the ensemble’s most recent concert, Hot Summer Jazz.

The Moraine Valley Jazz Combo opened the show with an impressive four-song set and ignited the night with a range of jazz standards. Led by Director Mai Sugimoto, the quintet gave the audience a taste of swing style jazz with Thelonious Monk’s “Straight, No Chaser,” featuring brilliant improvisations by pianist Isuel Kim and guitarist Brian Salkas.

“Driftin’” by Herbie Hanckock featured Kim on keys again; whose musical gift has been a delightful familiarity throughout her time with the Moraine Valley Combo and the Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble. Hot Summer Jazz was Kim’s last concert at Dorothy Menker before transferring to the University of Illinois at Champaign.

The combo picked up the pace with the playful, melodic “Recorda Me,” which exemplified the percussive skill of Ed Oberdieck on xylophone. Oberdieck went on to dazzle spectators with his drum solo in the Combo’s final song “Caravan.”

Once the combo left the stage, Bratt and his crew took positions and started right into “Gobbledegook” by Ryan Haines. The ensemble made their presence known with this intense big band track, weaving each section of the 20-member group in perfect harmony.

After the first number finished, Bratt

took a moment to introduce the audience to a few of the ensemble members including newcomer Jack Ruf. Ruf is an Andrew High School student, whose mother Brenda Ruf has the baritone sax chair on the ensemble.

“Trust me, when you’re in high school, there’s nothing cooler than playing jazz with you mom,” said Bratt, jokingly.

Instrumental performances of “Stolen Moments,” “All the Things You Are,” “Chameleon” celebrated the skill of the horn section throughout the first half of the show. Bratt took a moment to recognize a former member of the Jazz Ensemble, Brenard J. Knowski Jr., who passed away earlier in 2014. Kind words about Knowski and his contribution to the band conjured nods of understanding and approval from the rest of the ensemble, as they reflected on the memory of their dear departed friend.

One of the songs that often featured

Knowski on tenor sax, “Angel Eyes,” was played in his honor.

Guest performer and Moraine faculty member Dean Bapes emerged for the second half of the show. Renditions of “Embraceable You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “All or Nothing at All” gave Menker Theater the feel of a cabaret jazz club, with Bapes on vocals.

Stellar performances by veteran saxophone players Tom Haan and Carl Coan were the highlight of the evening.

Both showed an incredible level of improvisational skill throughout the show.

The ensemble coordinates four concerts annually. The group will take Menker stage again on Dec. 5 for their Holiday Concert. Find out more about the Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble and upcoming shows at morainevalley.edu/ fpac.

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

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THE GLACIER AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1

MEASURE | from Front Page the tyranical Angelo begins enforcing the laws of the land in a swift, strict, unforgiving manner. At the same time a young man, Claudio, has impregnated his girlfriend Juliet out of wedlock. This violates a law that has not been enforced for some time. Angelo sentences Claudio to death by beheading. Claudio’s closest kin, Isabella, catches wind of her brother’s fate. She begins a quest to save her brother from prison at any cost. Meanwhile, the Duke does what he can to help Claudio and Isabella while remaining incognito.

Moraine’s production creatively and tastefully wove contemporary props and costumes into this classic work. Scene changes and intermission featured interludes resembling an episode of the reality television show “Undercover Boss.”

Costume design was also quite clever; Claudio was dressed in an orange DOC jumpsuit, officers wore modern police uniforms, and officials were dressed in jackets and ties. The Gateway was transformed into a grand bi-level construct befitting a scene in 17th century Vienna.

Rosen’s casting called for a complete gender role reversal. Each male character was portrayed by a female actor – and vice versa. While the cross-dressing conjured a few laughs from the audience, it added a unique element to the entire

production. Actors were forced to abandon themselves, and delve into their roles.

Adjunct Theater professor Carly Bishop played the part of the Duke to perfection. The Duke is a character who is also playing a character; a true test of any actor’s ability. Bishop’s intensity and eloquence made this role genuine and compelling.

Dan Scott played the part of the soft-spoken Isabella. Despite his stature, Scott’s representation of this softspoken character was quite convincing.

While towering over fellow cast members, he managed to exude Isabella’s humble, frail, naieve demeanor.

Emily Nelson represented the villainous Angelo, and performed wonderfully in her first Shakespearean work. Nelson’s Angelo was stark, relentless, and despotic. She flawlessly delivered lines and executed scenes with the air of an adept actress.

For their next production, the Theater Department will take Dorothy Menker stage with the hit Broadway musical “Cabaret.” Open auditions will take place at John and Angeline Oremus Theater on Sept. 8 from 7-9 p.m.

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

The Duke (Carly Bishop) engages in a passionate soliliquy. [Erica Sinnott]

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THE GLACIER AUGUST 22, 2014 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 1

Summer Drama

“Salute to the Armed Forces.”

Pregnancy, treachery, and deceit are some of the themes in Measure for Measure.

Photos by Erica Sinnott