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Concealed carry restrictions Board to vote on proposed guidelines on Illinois’ new weapons law By David Alexander Staff Writer Any Moraine Valley student, faculty, staff or visitor who comes inside any of the college’s buildings with a gun after the Conceal and Carry law in Illinois is implemented will receive a free ride to jail. This exemption to the Carry and Conceal law is because colleges fall within the definition of “protected areas”, where it is illegal to be armed under the Conceal and Carry law, explained Patrick O’ Connor, MVCC’s Police Department’s Chief, past president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and longtime member of the organization’s board. O’Connor is one of the guiding hands behind crafting of the Carry and Conceal law in Illinois.
Other protected areas include libraries, airports, stadiums, amusement parks, medical facilities, bars, gaming facilities, museums and zoos, public transportation, and property controlled by Cook County Forest Preserve. People who show up armed at any Moraine Valley Community College’s facility have two options, according to Chief O’Connor; they can elect to leave their firearms in their cars, or they can pull up in front of the police department’s building. On the main campus, they are advised to come inside and lock their weapon away in a locker inside the police department building that the school will be providing. These lockers will be similar to those used for stowing away personal objects GUNS | page 2
Smoking areas on campus decreased Board of Trustees Report An anti-gun sculpture outside Parliament in Luxembourg. [Eole Wind]
By Amira Chafai Staff Writer As the fall semester unwinds, students at Moraine Valley Community College will learn of a new policy that further limits faculty members and students who smoke. New smoking designations on campus will attempt to reroute students to less populated building entrances. The new policy targets helping ease congested passageways of buildings on campus, following a long standing MVCC campaign against tobacco. In 2001, the red line designations were instituted to halt students from smoking near entrances of buildings. The idea for new smoking designations was suggested
not only by faculty members, but student government representatives as well. Some argued that the campus should become completely tobacco free. The result is an increase in “No Smoking” signs posted around campus and stricter repercussions for those who repeatedly violate the policy. Moraine Valley police will begin to issue warnings for the first few weeks of the policy, and will eventually hand out tickets. In the past, students would nonchalantly disregard the posted signs and red lines that informed them of designated smoking areas, but if faced with stricter outcomes, that attitude could shift. When asked whether he SMOKING | page 7
Concealed carry, health education and wellness center on agenda By Connor Reynolds Layout Editor Moraine Valley trustees are working with the college police department to pass a new policy banning concealed carry on college campuses despite the National Riffle Association lobbying against the proposed ban. “Under the new gun laws in Illinois the college is able to create our own concealed carry regulations,” said John Murphy, a lawyer for the college. “We will not allow anyone other than law enforcement to carry a firearm on any of Moraine’s campuses.” If approved during the Sept. 17 board meeting the
new ban will prevent students, faculty, staff or visitors from carrying a firearm on any of Moraine’s campuses. Although concealed carry is not expected to take effect for another 6 months the college is preparing for licensed gun owners by prohibiting concealed carry on campus. “The new policy is not a weapons ban but a ban on concealed carry,” said Moraine Police Chief Patrick O’Connor. “Lawful gun owners must go through extensive range training and classroom instruction and are expected to know the law. We expect that lawful gun owners will follow the newly proposed policy.” For over five years
O’Connor has worked with the Illinois Chiefs of Police and legislators on Capitol Hill to compromise with the National Riffle Association on the newly adopted gun laws in Illinois. “I’ve worked on coming up with a solution for college campuses for five years and worked in collaboration with legislators in D.C. and the Illinois Chiefs of Police to come up with a fair compromise,” O’Connor said. “We want to make sure that we don’t overregulate gun control but we also don’t want to underregulate gun control so that anyone is able to own a firearm.” The concealed carry ban TRUSTEES | page 6
IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES Moraine hosted Welcome Days to kick of the fall semester. SOCIAL PAGE 1
SPORTS Nicole Selvaggio takes the reins as head coach of women’s tennis. PAGE 12
ENTERTAINMENT Jay-Z drops his new album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” SOCIAL PAGE 6
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New updates to code of conduct By Ashley Meitz Editorial Assistant In an attempt to maintain a safe and productive learning environment, the Code of Conduct Office has modified the procedure for filing a non-academic complaint. Any Moraine Valley faculty, staff, student, or local community member may now file a report to raise a concern regarding a student’s behavior by completing the online incident form. While in the past, emails, hardcopy incident report forms, and the intranet Code of Student Conduct Report form have been used, this new online method will prove to be preferred due to its convenience and ease. By visiting morainevalley.edu/conduct, students will be navigated to the Code of Conduct’s main page. A link to the left, “File a Complaint or Report”, provides the online incident report form. Moraine Valley has five core values: integrity, responsibility, respect, fairness and diversity. You may have noticed posters inside classrooms representing each. In order to exemplify
GUNS | from front page at the Testing Center in the B building of the main campus. If they are at the Blue Island or Southwest Educational Centers, they may hand over their weapon to the police officers on duty at the front desk if they decide not to lock it in their cars. The Chief said that with the implementation of the Carry and Conceal law, policing techniques by MVCC’s police officers must be adjusted. Consequently, Chief O’Connor said he has instructed officers who conduct traffic stops to operate under the assumption that the stopped driver is armed. Chief O’Connor said that Moraine Valley Community College “is a very safe campus, and over all, we don’t have a
such values, students are reminded to: read the syllabus, be prepared, attend class on time, address your instructor appropriately, respect facilities and peers, silence cellphones and avoid cheating and plagiarism. Students are asked to locate and utilize only the newly designated smoking areas, for they have changed since the last school year. Smoking outside of these nine designated areas violates college policy. Why the change of location? Certain smoking areas were located close to air intakes and allowed smoke to travel inside buildings through vents. It’s important to understand that e-cigarettes are treated just like real tobacco cigarettes while on Moraine Valley’s campus. No one may smoke these e-cigarettes inside buildings or anywhere except for designated smoking areas. While the substance produced may just be a water vapor, the prevailing idea is that it looks, operates and distracts like a tobacco cigarette, so it it will not be tolerated. Students are also asked to remember that smoking on walkways while traveling from one class to an-
lot of weapons complaints here,” noting that two years ago, Moraine Valley Community College was ranked second in the state for public safety. He explained that the last weapon complaint was two years ago, involving a visitor to the campus. Chief O’Connor said that all police officers working for Moraine Valley Community College’s Police Department are all veterans of other law enforcement organizations. The Chief revealed that the College’s Police Department’s 58 person strong team, handles about 1,800 calls annually, ranging from a call to assist with a lockout to standard criminal violations. David Alexander can be contacted at alexanderd45@student.morainevalley.edu.
other is prohibited. Students and faculty are asked to follow classroom policies as well as the Code of Conduct to ensure that Moraine Valley Community College remains a secure, constructive learning environment. The Code of Conduct Office is lo-
cated at U115. Contact Kent Marshall at marshallk34@morainevalley.edu, Bradley Custer at custerb@morainevalley.edu, or call (708) 974-5390 for more information. Ashley Meitz can be contacted at meitza@ student.morainevalley.edu.
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Moraine Valley adds new degrees College continutes commitment toward creating a complete catalogue of courses By Jerry Rodgers Features Editor In a consistent effort to upgrade the condition of the scholarly academic environment for every single student that comes through the doors of Moraine Valley. the college has explored from coast to coast for newer and greater educational opportunities. New and state-of-the-art degree curriculums have been included in the course catalog. This current year, there are plenty of brand-new degree programs that on the colleges campus grounds, from those that excel and revere the deep most inner creative artistic side ranging all the way to the rational programs that are created to give students a major advantage in the ambitious and competitive corporate world. The expansion of the new educational degree programs comes as a straightforward reaction to the present needs of the student body. The mission that is at hand is to develop
effective student-leaders for Moraine Valley, and possibly now more all the more, the College’s assistance sector is in dire need of that guidance. “Moraine Valley is constantly studying and developing programs and coursework to ensure student success and that can help the students to target on fields where employment presently exists,” said by Mark Horstmey-
er, director of College and Community Relations. “The institute is dedicated to expanding and developing the talent and ability that comes through the college doors of Moraine. Enabling and helping the students to devote time and resources to their future and trained professional success is an essential component of their personal fiscal,
“Moraine Valley is constantly studying and developing programs and coursework to ensure student success and that can help the students to target on fields where employment presently exists.”
technical, and mathematical competitiveness. We feel and believe that there that there is an increasing demand in the new degree programs within the economy,” said Horstmeyer, “and we feel that the students should be knowledgably and be able to compete in those fields in order to gain meaningful employment. Students want to bring beneficial and important contributions to society, and the addition of new degrees helps grant the students to push forward and capture what they desire and aspire for. The improvement of the course of study demonstrates the continuous pledge of the administration of Moraine Valley exhibits on a daily basis. That welcomes the talented students, who comes to further their studies at one of the finest community colleges in the state of Illinois. Jerry Rodgers can be contacted at features@mvccglacier.com.
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Education Series: Making Sense of Prostate Cancer Moraine Valley hosts its Education Series presentation on “Making Sense of Prostate Cancer” on Wednesday, September 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Menker Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The public is encouraged to attend this free event. Dr. Joshua Meeks, an intelligent product of both the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern medical and graduate school, is conducting the presentation. Dr. Meeks had urologic surgery training at Northwestern before completing a Urologic Oncology fellowship at MemorialSloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He is the section chief of Robotic Surgery at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and specializes in treatment and surgery for men and women with genitourinary system cancer. Interested in identifying the genetics of genitourinary malignancies to provide personal treatments, Dr. Meeks is actively involved with clinical and translational research products. For more information on the event, call Mari Smith at (708) 608-4039 or email her at smithm@morainevalley.edu. Movie in the Moonlight Come join Moraine Valley’s Movie in the Moonlight on Saturday, September 21, at 7 p.m. Disney’s “Monsters University” will be projected on a 16-foot
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screen on the Gateway, between Building F and Building M, on Palos Hill’s campus, located at 9000 W. College Pkwy. The event is open to the public and guests are urged to bring their own blanket, chairs and food. A concession stand will be open for those who wish to purchase snacks or beverages at the showing. Please remember that alcohol is not tolerated on Moraine Valley’s campus. Under extreme weather conditions, the movie will be shown in the Moraine Rooms in Building M. The movie may be subject to change. For further information regarding Movie in the Moonlight, call the College and Community Relations Office at (708) 974-5372. For news media inquiries, contact Jessica Crotty, coordinator of College and Community Relations, at (708) 974-5281. Public notice of upcoming accreditation review visit by the ACEN The Moraine Valley Community College Nursing Program announces that it will host a site review for initial accreditation of its Associate in Applied Science Degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled for 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Building B, Room 119. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:
Dr. Sharon Tanner, Chief Executive Officer Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 Or e-mail: sjtanner@acenursing. org<mailto:sjtanner@acenursing.org> All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September 12, 2013. The deadline for submissions should be at least five (5) days prior to the beginning of the site visit. MOMIX returns to Moraine Valley Organic and innovative dance group, MOMIX returns to Moraine Valley for a third appearance on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. Presenting signature work: Botanica, dancers expose nature’s dynamic imagery using custom-made props and puppetry, costumes, and projections. Visit morainevalley.edu/fpac or call (708) 974-5500 to buy your ticket today. 32nd annual golf outing The Moraine Valley Foundation hosts the 32nd Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday, September 4, at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Whether a golfer or a sponsor, the outing is a great way to support the college’s not-for-profit organization. More information can be found by calling (708) 974-5480 or email bennettc@ morainevalley.edu.
Graduation deadlines The Graduation Petition Deadline for fall graduation scheduled for December is September 16. Pick up your petition at the Admission Office inside Building S at Room S101 or find the link on the Moraine Valley Website. For information regarding graduation requirements, call (708) 974-5721 or email advising@morainevalley.edu. For information about the graduation ceremony, email horstmeyer@morainevalley.edu. Mock Interview Day Interviews could be scary for everyone. Moraine Valley’s Job Resource Center wants to help ease anxiety that comes along with the interviewing process. Wednesday, September 11 is Mock Interview Day. Located inside Building M between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend the event for sharpening of interviewing skills. An appointment, professional attire, and two resumes are required for admittance. To make your appointment, contact the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5727. Career Paths and Coffee The next MVCC Career Path and Coffee Session September 4 in S117A at 10 at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. No RSVP is required. Call (708) 974-5759 for more information on adult learning opportunities.
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6 TRUSTEES | from front page was proposed at the Aug. 21 board meeting. If passed the ban requires lawful gun owners attending the Palos Hills campus to first drive to the college’s police department and surrender their firearm to the Moraine Valley officers who will keep the weapon until the individual is ready to leave campus. “This ban will ensure that no one is brining a weapon into our environment and we will make sure that everyone goes home at the end of the day,” O’Connor said. Under the new policy anyone attending the Tinley Park campus must notify the campus police upon arriving on campus and the firearm will be picked up by police and kept until the individual leaves campus. For both the Palos Hills and Tinley Park campuses individuals are allowed to store their firearm in a locked safe or remove the ammunition and keep the weapon out of sight in their locked trunk. “This ban was created because public safety is my main concern,” O’Connor said. “I want, at the end of the day, for everyone to get a great education and to go home safe.” In other board meeting news, the college will accept bids for the new
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Health Education and Wellness Center. As of recently a medical group from Blue Island against occupying the 113,360 square foot building. After investing $34.5 million in the building the college is left without a tenant to occupy the space. The college is currently accepting bids from various healthcare organizations including Advocate Medical Center. College officials planned for the worst-case scenario and kept prospective tenants apprised of the building completion date. The space will be used to train students entering a sports The Moraine Valley Board of Trustees listens to the presentation by John Murphy and police chief related field and will offer a Patrick O’Connor on the proposed guidelines for complying with concealed carry laws [Jose Gonzalez] new workout facility for students. nology of all programs and students training in health, robotics, computer In addition to concealed carry and will be able to practice for certificate technology and science related topics. finding a new tenant for the HEWC, exams,” Spengler said. “Students will The CSSIA was funded by a $3.7 Moraine professor of computer inte- be constantly engaged in technology million grant for cyber security and grated technologies and executive di- practices in technology fields.” other high-tech lab developments, rector for the Center for System and Spengler heads the states first in- along with a grant for $20 million for Information Assurance, Erich Spen- teractive and multidimensional secu- training and workforce development gler, was awarded the Hi Tech Educa- rity system. Moraine Valley received in the IT industry. tor of the Year Award and Cisco Con- praise for the newly remolded Center ference Award. for System and Information Assur- Connor Reynolds can be contacted at lay“It is the driving virtualization tech- ance, which offers students hands-on out@mvccglacier.com.
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SMOKING | from front page believes if students and faculty members will adhere to the new policy, Andrew Duren, Executive President for Administrative Services said, “We believe students, faculty and staff, will be respectful of each other.” Andrew Duran headed the commission that will eventually implement the new policy into action. Duren said, “The primary reasoning behind limiting the locations and moving the designated smoking areas to less traveled building entrances is to aid students and faculty members.” Students and faculty will be informed of the new policy throughout the school year, through a number of mediums. “Employee news articles, messages on the monitors in the hallways and posted signage throughout the campus are just a few of the ways MVCC will publicize the news,” said Duren. In the upcoming months, the school will hold seminars for students and faculty who are interested in quitting. Students can look forward to sessions later on in the school year for help on how to kick their nicotine habit. Amira Chafai can be contacted at chafaia@student.morainevalley.edu.
New maps with updated smoking areas are posted at many entrances to Moraine Valley’s building. Smoking areas have been diminished significantly to help the overall air quality for students on campus. [Jose Gonzalez]
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Should higher education be free for students? “Higher education isn’t
“It is easy to extrapo-
simply a benefit to those
late that the bill to the tax
fortunate individuals. It is
payer will be in the hun-
a necessity for this nation.”
dreds of billions annually.”
By William Lukitsch Staff Writer College is an investment-- one of the most important decisions you can make. Unfortunately, college education doesn’t come cheap. Statistics provided by the College Board and Advocacy Center show that the average cost of a private four-year university has grown by 267% over the last thirty years. It’s even worse at public four-year universities where, in the same amount of time, the cost of education has increased by 357%. There are affordable plans for college; if you fall into the right tax bracket. Community colleges are becoming a popular alternative to four-year universities because they are more affordable for working Americans. The financial aid program will cover the costs of community college more effectively, where it might fall short of covering the tuition elsewhere. Financial aid simply doesn’t help everyone who needs it. As a result, students are covering the cost of an undergrad degree with student loans. The average student loan debt for a graduate today is $26,00. Is that how we entice young learners to pursue college? With a crippling debt threat? Even worse, we are living in a nation that has a growing underemployment problem. Too often you see college educated twenty-somethings who live at home with mom and pop so they can pay back student loans with a minimum wage income. Luckily, Congress passed a plan earlier this year that kept federal student loan interest rates from doubling over. The Congressional Budget Office is estimating that over the next ten years, the federal government will have 175 billion dollars in profit from student loans.With an economy still in a tender state of recovery, this statistic poses some serious questions. Why does the federal government need to make a profit on higher education at all? These loans are protected, they cannot be defaulted on-- there is no real risk. Higher education is not simply a benefit to those fortunate individuals. It is a necessity for this nation. College education means more productive and intelligent Americans. If it’s good for the citizens of the United States it is good for the United States federal government. Providing students with free college education would be pricy up front, but consider how many expensive problems we could solve. More educated Americans means more employed Americans. More gainfully employed Americans means more contributing taxpayers, and less dependence on other forms of government aid. College is supposed to give people the opportunity to explore new career options. With wages practically frozen and costs of living, healthcare and education rising steadily, something must be done to keep higher education within reach. William Lukitsch can be contacted at lukitschw@student.morainevalley.edu.
“There needs to be more available for a lower cost like online courses.” -Corinne Kaher
“No, colleges need money to support instructors and the facility.” -Artez Simpson
By David Alexander Staff Writer How many students reading this are getting the full $5,500 Pell Grant, or even a fraction of that amount this school year? According to the US Dept. of Education, some 37% percent of all college students, 9.8 million out of the 24 million US collegiates in 2012 got a free, or government subsidized education in 5,400 US colleges through the Pell Grant. For the sake of clarity, the Pell Grant is another term for the government paying for economically challenged students (some will say, paying these students) to go to school. Interestingly, the number of Pell Grantees is growing exponentially annually (they grew 52% between 2008 and 2011) as many fall off the American Dream express into the American Nightmare locomotive. Now these 37% Pell Grantees cost the tax payers $36.1 billion in 2012 alone, which is a lot of money for a country that is broke and depends on borrowing to meet its current, underline the word current financial obligations. If college education is made free as some are now demanding, it is easy to extrapolate that the bill to the tax payer will be in the hundreds of billions annually. Naturally the people who like to have the government provide everything for free do not bother to think who exactly is going to pay the free college bill. They seem unable to understand that nothing “real” is free! It might be free to the recipient but someone up the food chain has to part with the money for the freebie. In addition, when one peruses through the list of countries that offer free tertiary education, the common denominator is the fact that there are very few educationally exceptional countries. You will find on that list Egypt, France, Spain, Greece, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Cuba and so on, many of them academic basket cases. That is a list that many people reading this will definitely not want the US to be part of. There is a reason why many people from these countries that offer “free education” still wind up in the US, and are willing to pay the rather exorbitant rates foreign students have to pay to get a US style education. The hard truth is that quality costs money! Anyone who thinks turning the US college system into a government run charity case isn’t on the same page with reality. Does anybody reading this really want the US college system, which is arguably one of the best in the world, to turn into another appendage of the welfare state, like the Projects, Food stamps Or Medicaid? David Alexander can be contacted at alexanderd@student.morainevalley.edu.
“It shouldn’t be free, just not as expenseive.” -Renee Gaines
“A lot of people are deciding not to go to college because of debt.” -Kevin Scheve
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VIEW FROM THE HILL | BILL DROEL | MVCC CAMPUS MINISTER
What do the categories rich, middle class and poor mean in dollars and cents? Rich means $367,000 or more in annual income. Income includes wages and investment income. Wealth is a separate measure. The rich group includes about 1% of the U.S. incomeearning population. This 1% is quite stratified. To be in the top 1% of the top 1%, the richest of all people in the U.S.A., means $1.6million or more in income. This entire rich group is getting richer. In fact, during the current recession, while most workers had a drop in income, the rich saw income rise by 11% on average.
The most accomplished businesspeople and professionals are in this rich group. It also includes those sitting on about a $4million inheritance. It includes the best athletes who compete professionally in big-money sports. It includes entertainers, although not those thousands who perform on small stages or as background singers and dancers. It does not include anyone who reads the Glacier— even those well-heeled teachers in the science building. Smile. Heredity is the most important factor for this group. The children of rich parents will go to excellent schools and be rich. The entrance door to this economic class is nearly closed. The exit is narrow. It is hard to be formerly rich. About 59% of the population is middle class. I don’t want an overly complicated column. However, I’ll mention three tiers within the middle class. The key point for Glacier readers is the difference between the second tier and the last tier: a college degree. The top tier of the middle class, which is about 10% of the population, has an average income between
$111,000 and $366,000. Again, this tier of the middle class is stratified, with only a few in the $360,000 range. The parents in this top tier are collegeeducated. The majority are two-parent families. There are some in this tier who do not have a college degree: some B-grade entertainers, some professional hockey players, and some contractors or small business owners—although those jobs and a degree are not mutually exclusive. About 29% of United States families are in the second tier of the middle class. Their income is $63,000 to about $110,000. Again, most have a college degree. Their jobs include many teachers, social workers, clergy and the like, plus middle managers and bank clerks. Theoretically there is economic mobility in this tier and theoretically a family from this tier can move up to the top tier of the middle-class. Since about 1980, however, most middleclass people are economically stagnant one year to the next, and often one generation to the next. Now we come to the bottom tier of the middle class; those whose income is between $39,000 and $62,000.
These families account for about 20% of the population. The crucial difference is the lack of a college degree. These people work in the service sector, including store clerks, nursing home aides, hotel housekeeping, fast food and more. They have more frequent and longer periods of unemployment. This tier too has been stagnant for several years. That is, they usually don’t move up the ladder and their children have a harder time staying in college. The final economic group is the poor. Their income is less than $39,000, which includes government subsidies if any. Most in this group actually fall under $26,000 per year. Many people in the poor group are employed, particularly since President Bill Clinton ended welfare. Their jobs, however, are not steady. Is it worth it to go to college? The answer should be obvious. A full answer to the question requires some caveats. That’s the topic for a subsequent “View from the Hill.” Bill Droel can be contacted at droelb@morainevalley.edu.
CPS puts Safe Zones Facebook a good friend? to the test By Ashley Meitz Editoral Assitant
By Jean Cruz Staff Writer School is back in session and many CPS Students are already scheduled to have daily tests. These tests however will not require a Scantron and will have much more at stake than a simple bad grade. An alarming 12,700 CPS students will be attending new schools this fall since the Chicago Board of Education’s decided to close the doors of 49 elementary schools and 1 high school across the city. What many have still failed to realize is that a lot of these students are leaving their community and are being transferred into schools that at many times have ties to rival community gangs. These students are leaving the safety of their communities and are entering unknown territories with their only form of protection from danger being these newly formed “Safe Passage routes”. The city has hired 600 people to spread out over 50 miles of Safe Passage routes to escort children and help their parents feel more at ease. More than 100 of Chicago’s newest police officers have also joined the ranks in hopes of maintaining safety along the routes. With these “Safe Routes” the city is hoping to establish to parents
and CPS staff that their much criticized decision to close schools was the correct one. But the question in everyone’s mind is if these so called “Safe Routes” are truly safe for the students? The answer to this, as of summer 2013 is unfortunately no. According to data released from The Chicago Police Department there has already been 133 shootings and 38 murders near Safe Passage routes so far in 2013. Even 10 days prior to the beginning of the school year a 28-year-old man was shot in one of the actual Safe Routes. Digging more into the subject, and thanks to a map of the school closings by location in the Chicago Tribune it was established, that the areas where the shootings have occurred are notorious for high crime rates and include neighborhoods such as Grand Boulevard, Garfield Park, Little Village, Humboldt Park, and Englewood. The fact of the matter is that the barriers that once maintained rival gang wars from happening are slowly coming down. The safety of many students is in jeopardy, and the decisions that the city has made are in question. However for the sake of the young students all anyone can do now is wait and hope for the best. Jean Cruz can be contacted at cruzj67@ student.morainevalley.edu.
The growing popularity of the social networking site, Facebook, raises a number of questions regarding the wellbeing of those who use it. It is expected that nearly everyone you come in contact with in your daily life has a profile consisting of “friends”, photos, comments, etc. Facebook might as well be a right of passage in today’s Digital Age. While the ease, convenience and entertainment of the site are obvious, the concerns it raises may not be. Along with the rise of online socializing comes the blurring of the line between reality and the illusion of reality of users. People fail to recognize that their virtual life on Facebook isn’t their ‘real’ life. So many members of the Facebook community think that the more ‘friends’ they acquire, the better their social standing. By doing this, they find themselves in a quantity-over-quality misconception and fail to acknowledge that if they were to see most of their Facebook ‘friends’ walking down the street, they most likely wouldn’t exchange more than glances. Sure, in moderation, online socializing could be beneficial, but users are at risk of finding themselves an escape route from discontent of ‘real’ relationships in their lives.
Small gestures made by contacts, such as ‘liking’ a picture or sending a ‘chat’ leaves users with a sense of instant gratification that more times than not is insincere. The factor of confrontation is diminished through online socializing, leading people to act differently than they would in ‘real’ life. Sitting behind a computer screen, people feel more brave than if they were face-to-face with another person. With this technologically-induced sense of bravery, people are more confident in themselves and their relationships, resulting in words they typically wouldn’t say, expressing feelings in a way that is far from genuine, depersonalizing most of what is said. Aside from personal and mental issues, Facebook could be straining to educational and professional aspects of life. While the site serves its purpose of maintaining and creating certain connections, it also creates new ones that are neither intentional or appropriate. Educators, employers, parents and romantic interests -- both past and present -- probably have access to information that users are not aware of. Next time you log into your Facebook account, make sure you’re not logging into an alternate existence made up of fake ‘friends’ and phony conversation. Ashley Meitz can be contacted at editorialassistant@mvccglacier.com.
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Women’s soccer features balanced attack By Sean McDermott Sports Editor After a disappointing 2012 campaign that featured an unbalanced team where the Cyclones offense struggled while the defense strived, coach Jim Knawa assembled a roster that is balanced and excited for the 2013 season. “I was not satisfied with the 6-7-2 record we had last season,” said Knawa “Last year we took a huge step in the wrong direction. The year prior we were 12-5 so we fell well short of our expectations.” Coming into this season there is major hype for a bounce-back year for Knawa’s women’s soccer team. Even though both leading scorers of last year, Michaela Sheeran and Alyssa Braun, have moved on the returning players are expected to lead the charge for the Cyclones. All-Conference member Patricia Tuxford and defender Jill Kossifos look to be the major contributors for the Cyclones. Also returning for their second year is forward Yesenia Galvin and goalkeeper Roxanne Milan. A variety of incoming first year studs compliment the already solid core of returnees with their dynamic skill sets.
Patricia Tuxford (white) pushes the ball up the field against Trinty Christian College last season. Tuxford will be one of the stars headed into the 2013 season. [Tom Adamo]
“We brought in players that are midfielders and forwards who played in high school and on some club teams,” said Knawa. “We have more high school experience and from what I’m seeing early on is more experience. The experience level is the biggest difference from this years team compared to last years.” After five practices Knawa has seen some positive signs within his club. “We don’t have any major problems,” said Knawa. “We have good ball move-
ment, some strong legs and solid defense. I’m hoping we can put all this together I have some good ideas for our team as far as what roles players will have and what the line-up will be.” Despite all the good news for Moraine Valley’s women’s soccer program there is an ominous problem within the junior college athletics that has been crippling the women’s soccer programs nationwide. The problem resides in the inability to gain interest in women to play soccer.
“Last season three out of our first four games were cancelled due to our opponents being unable to field a team,” stated Knawa. In the men’s soccer Region IV there are 22 colleges that compete for the region opposed to a measly nine for the women’s Region IV. “Women’s soccer at least at the JUCO level is on the decline,” said Knawa. “There is a variety of reasons why, but I think that work plays a huge factor in the decline. When girls are 16 and 17, they start working and they are making money, which makes soccer less important and more of a hassle. Soccer is a commitment.” Although women’s soccer has been falling off the radar do not write off the Cyclones women’s soccer team. The Cyclones have the balance and the will to compete at a high level for the 2013 season. “I’m looking forward to the season,” exclaimed Knawa. “We are going into this year with high expectations and the goals of winning the Skyway conference with established characteristics of good sportsmanship of all the players.” Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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VOLLEYBALL | from page 12 dominance with a combined 24 kills. Autumn Seiler contributed to the victory with eight kills and three service aces. A tough battle ensued with Indian Hills (Iowa) where the Cyclones ended up with the victory in a tough four-game set 25-19, 19-25, 25-19, 25-21. Libero Kayla Manthei had an exceptional game as she was strong in the backcourt and had 12 digs and two service aces. “The win against Indian Hills (Iowa) was big,” said coach Gloria Coughlin. “The win required a lot of our energy.” The last match of the tournament was against Des Moines Area Community College. The match was a part of a back-to-back game for the Cyclones. The match against Indian Hills (Iowa) took a lot of wind of the Cyclones sail as the Cyclones fell to DMACC in three sets 16-25, 26-28, and 13-25. Fatigue was the x-factor in this match, which was the ultimate reason the Cyclones lost. Serrano led the team with six kills, a block and two service aces. Fatigue played a huge factor in the match that handed the Cyclones their first loss of
Jessica Chaput spikes the ball against Sauk Valley Community College on Aug. 27. Chaput is considered one of the top recruits on Coughlin’s 2013 squad. [Jose Gonzalez]
the season. After getting handed their first loss of the season the Cyclones came home to take on Sauk Valley Community College on Aug. 27. It took the Cyclones only three sets (25-20, 25-16, 25-17) to close the books on Sauk Valley and add their fourth win of the season. Ryan led the team with 13 kills of 20 swings with one error and a hit a .600 percentage in kills. Kentner had an excellent night at the service line with five ace services as well as setting 20 assists. Joanna Curtis distributed 21 kill assists. The Cyclones travel out east to Toledo, Ohio to participate in the Owens Community College tournament on Aug. 30-31. Last year, the Cyclones dominated the competition going 5-0 with four of the five matches only going to three sets. After the tournament, the Cyclones have back-to-back home court matches against Kankakee Community College and Oakton Community College. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
Cyclones golf have solid day at home By Sean McDermott Sports Editor
A rough outing at the Prairie View Preview inspired the Cyclones into a much-improved outing on their home course in the Cyclones first conference match. “I thought we were going to play a lot better at Prairie View,” said coach Bob Freudenthal. Moraine Valley finished the Prairie View tournament 11 out of 12 teams. Second year player Jack Misheck led the way shooting an 80. Pat Neylon and John Randolph (Sandburg) followed Misheck with scores of 86 and 87 respectively. “You can mark this tournament up as first day jitters for the team,” explained Freudenthal. “I know that everybody could play better and the guys know that as well because they were pretty disappointed in their performance as well.” Despite the disappointment the Cyclones poor play could have been attributed to their inexperience with fast greens. The golf course at Prairie View is a tour course that is long and has fast greens as opposed to Moraine Valley’s home course, Waters Edge, with its slow greens and shorter yardage. “It was a big adjustment from Waters Edge to Prairie View,” said Freudenthal. “Golf is a game of adjustments and we failed to adjust.”
The Cyclones must find a way to adjust to the course at Prairie View as two of their remaining tournaments will take place there. The Cyclones will try their luck again at the Prairie View Classic on Oct. 4 and the NJCAA Region IV Tournament on Oct. 10-12. Putting, consistency and the inability to adjust contributed to the uninspiring tournament result at Prairie View. Before they played their second tournament of the season the Cyclones went back to putting drills and practiced on faster greens. The practice paid big dividends for the Cyclones as brushed off the disappointment from just few days before and finished in second place by a single stroke in the first conference tournament of the season on Aug 26. Prior to the conference tournament Freudenthal expected a better play from the group and the Cyclones did just that. Misheck and Neylon led the charge as they both shot an 82. First year player Joe Knight (Sandburg) had a memorable tournament as he shot an 83. After the first tournament scare, it’s safe to believe that this Cyclones team can make some noise in the Region IV. “I believe we will continue to be competitive throughout the season in not only the conference, but the region as well,” said Freudenthal. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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Finn steps down; hands keys to Selvaggio By Sean McDermott Sports Editor It’s always tough to replace a coach like Bill Finn who has revamped an entire college program, but when the new head coach is his star pupil, the transition becomes much smoother. During the off-season Bill Finn decided to step down from his position as head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis team. “I took the job of overseeing the HEWC (Health Education and Welfare Center) building in addition to my Athletic Director duties I just was unable to fit coaching in,” said Finn. This will be the first year since 1980 that Finn hasn’t coached a sport. Finn’s last season was the greatest women’s tennis season in Moraine Valley history. Finn led his women to an undefeated season (8-0), a Region IV Championship along with the Skyway Collegiate Conference and a 23rd place finish in the NJCAA tournament. Finn won the Skyway Conference coach of the year and the Wilson/ITA National Coach of the Year for women’s tennis. As soon as Finn hung up the whistle he quickly found his suitable replacement in the
New head coach Nicole Selvaggio (red shirt) gives directions to Elizabeth Dominguez, Lindsey Walker and Kelley Grzych (left to right) at practice on August 29. [Sean McDermott] girl that led the charge for the Cyclones in both the 2011 and 2012 seasons; two-time Region IV Player of the Year Nicole Selvaggio. “I was absolutely thrilled when I got the position,” said Selvaggio. “I was beside myself to have the ability to come back and walk the courts as the head coach. I’m filling some big shoes (literally). Selvaggio was a highly regarded recruit for
numerous four year universities, but Selvaggio decided to enroll at St. Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois to get her teaching degree. Surprisingly, St. Xavier does not have a tennis program. “One thing kind of led to another and Coach (Finn) offered me the position. It was the right timing for me to become the new head coach.” “I set the bar high and I be-
lieve Selvaggio is in the right place as head coach,” said Finn. Selvaggio comes from a winning background, as she finished her Moraine Valley career with a 14-2 record. “I like to win, and the girls have known this from day one,” explained Selvaggio. On the first day the women’s team met, Selvaggio took the girls into the gymnasium so she can show them the ban-
ner of the 2012 women’s tennis squad that hangs from the rafters. “I told the team to look at the banner and said that I can picture their names on it as well as mine as head coach. I want a banner from this year’s squad.” Another banner out of the women’s tennis team is a real possibility. The team has AllRegion and All-Conference player Alexandra Armon returning into a leadership role for the young but talented 2013 squad. Joining Armon is Claudia Maka (Oak Lawn), Elizabeth Dominguez (Eisenhower), Kelley Grzych (Reavis) and Lindsey Walker (Andrew). “The girls are all stepping up in one way or another,” said Selvaggio. “The girls are gelling well together and it feels like a really good team atmosphere.” It certainly will be an interesting season, as the courts will field a talented tennis squad with a new energetic and aggressive head coach. “I’m really excited for this season,” said Selvaggio. “It’s been a great start to the year and the girls have been working hard already so we can achieve our goals.” Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
Volleyball starts the season out on fire By Sean McDermott Sports Editor It wasn’t a perfect showing at the annual South Suburban Tournament, but the Cyclones still managed to come out on top and now boast a 4-1 record. In the tournament opener the Cyclones defeated Harper College in four sets 25-20, 2519, 23-25, 25-18. 2012 NJCAA Division II All-American Kara Kentner started off the season with a bang, as she recorded 11 kills of 19 attempts with a .473 hitting percentage. Taylor Serrano utilized her height advantage against Harper College and recorded four blocks along with her 11 kills. Moraine Valley soundly handled Carl Sandburg College in three sets (25-16, 25-15, 25-15) for their second victory of the season. Ryan, Serrano and Kentner continued their VOLLEYBALL| page 11
Autumn Seiler hits the ball over the net in a match against Sauk Valley Community College on Aug. 27. Seiler recorded 12 digs and 11 kills in the victory. Seiler is considered to be one of the top players on the Cyclones 2013 squad. [Jose Gonzalez]
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Giant welcome back for students By Ashley Meitz Editorial Assistant The Student Life department strives to complement educational goals of students through co-curricular activities, making the annual Welcome Days celebration a perfect beginning to immersing new and current students in club activities. Welcome Days took place during the first week of the new school year, setting a prime example of the department’s objective. Students, club and organization members and staff members filled the quad and the Student Union. “Welcome Days were created five years ago to welcome our returning students and new students through educating, entertaining, and encouraging,” explained Demetrius Robinson of the Moraine Student Life manager. The college campus connection at Moraine Valley has support from companies such as Pace bus services, 101.9 f.m., and UPS, all of which promote the college’s efforts in encouraging students to become engaged with events and involve themselves in activities outside classroom walls. Whether students attended with intentions to join a club, have a snack, play games, or meet new people, Welcome Days had something for everyone. Jacob’s Ladder, basketball, a Money Machine, Sumo wrestling, and WECLOME BACK | page 3
The new Secretary of Student Life and Code of Conduct, Sarah Sophie, is already hard at work in her new position. [Provided]
One Moraine sumo wrestler leaves another in the agonizing grip of defeat at Welcome Days. Students enjoy special events and programming offered by the Student Life during the first week of the fall semester. [Megan Roberts]
Construction keeps its pace for completion By Naimah Mitchell Staff Writer
Visible progress is being made on the new wellness center on the west side of campus. Construction is 57% complete. [Mike Fredrickson]
Construction is nearly complete for the new state-of-the-art Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center, located on the westernmost part of campus near the Moraine Valley Police Department building. According to the Moraine Valley official website, amenities for the Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center include “three full-size basketball courts, seating for 3,500 at graduation, group exercise studios, an athletic training room, a jogging track, café, and locker facilities.” There will also be a pathway built that extends between the Recreation Center and the rest of the college for easy patron access. This project is part of a master facilities plan approved in October 2011, which also includes future renovations to Buildings A, B, L, and G. The purpose of this plan, as outlined on Moraine Valley’s website, is to “provide a rational and orderly direction
to address existing concerns, provide for existing needs, and accommodate future needs on the Moraine Valley campus.” Staff members and students had the opportunity to attend open forums in the U Building to discuss their concerns and suggestions for improvements to the college. Attendees were allowed to write down their thoughts, and many argued strongly in favor of a new health facility. Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins, college president, suggests that the addition of a new health facility will “move the college forward and make Moraine Valley an even better institution.” Official construction for the facility began in mid-December 2012. The building is currently in its final stages of construction. Mark Horstmeyer, Director of College and Community Relations, suggests that “the dry, humid weather has really helped move the scheme of things along.” FITNESS | page 3
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Moraine welcomes six new faculty GLOW By Jerry Rodgers Features Editor New students are not alone this semester since the college’s decision to include six additional faculty members. If you ever catch yourself pondering who the new professor is in your classroom, standing front and center, we speculated that proper introductions would be necessary to break the ice and get everyone acclimated. Moraine Valley is thrilled to introduce six new faculty members to the Cyclone family. Each instructor is exceptional and brilliant in their area of expertise. Now, with good help hard to find these days, the faculty and staff are truly blessed and fortunate to acquire such a talented work force. “They are a valuable component and they will be an essential part of the community,” said Pamela J. Haney, Vice President of Academic Affairs of Moraine Valley Community College. “They bring the skills and prowess that is needed in their respective spe-
cialized areas.” Mr. Aaron Almanza is the Instructor of Developmental Communications/ Learning Enrichment and College Readiness. Aaron received his Bachelors of Science from the University of Kansas and his Masters in Englishfrom DePaul University. Neil Barker, Instructor of Integrated Systems Technology, comes to Moraine with impressive academic credentials with a B.S., in Engineering from Chicago State University and a M.S., in Technology from Illinois State University Daniel Nghiem, Instructor of Mathematics holds a B.S., from University of California, Los Angeles, California and a M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois of Chicago. Cathi Predi joins the staff and faculty as a former Cyclone alumni as a professor with her skill sets in Office and Applications and a B.A. in Office Administration from Governors State University. Kelli Nickols, a new professor within the Nursing and Career Programs holds a B.S. in Nursing from Northern
Illinois University and a M.S. in Nursing from Loyola University. The final piece to the puzzle is Tamra Williams, a professor within the Nursing and Career Programs department as well is a graduate in from Loyola University with a B.S. in Nursing and a M.S. in Nursing from Benedictine University. Moraine is one-of-a kind in this regard and it is astonishing to see the college take a step forward in the right direction to improve the caliber of education by hiring competent well trained professionals. “Our main objective is to effectively broaden our personnel in tactful ways to secure the college institution with competent and talented staff so that we can meet our goals in the prospective future,” said by Haney. The campus of Moraine is thrilled to accept the new professors and is looking forward to the future to their contributions to Moraine’s scholarly academic experience. Jerry Rodgers can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.com.
The new MVCC faculty addition
Aaron Almanza Dev. Communications
Neil Barker Integrated Systems Tech.
Daniel Nghiem Mathematics
Cathi Predl Office and Applications
Kelli Nickols Nursing
Tamra Williams Nursing
turns GASP By Jerry Rodgers Features Editor The very first thing that you are likely to recognize with the former club that was known as the “GLOW” standing for “Gay, Lesbian, Other, or Whatever,” is that it has been officially changed to “GASP” translating to “gender and sexual progress.” The mission of the “GASP” club is to bring about equal opportunity and a fair shake for all human beings of all sexual preferences, that has been stated according to the foundation of the social organization. So that an environment of non-judgmental space for the student body, and to equip the students with the essential instruments in order to enlighten the pupil on the campus grounds on the diversified “GASP” subject matter. “The reason for the name change was to be a more inclusive student club and not exclude anyone and box them into a certain category,” said Joshua C. Johnson, a student at Moraine Valley and representative of the GASP student club. The club is believing positively that the altering of the name will have a favorable outcome on how the club is perceived and their core mission on what is trying to be accomplished, to create a transparent, honorable, free from harm, and an un-threatening atmosphere where open communication to have something that provides a solid foundation related to sexual preference, and support students in critical situations. “There is a great deal of room for progress and advancement with the “GASP”, we want to expand and spread awareness, compliance, and friendship,” said Johnson. The club plans to continue to have progressive growth with the upcoming semester’s terms and keep up a longing to attempt to offer the student population a wider range of the student clubs’ core values and purpose of action. Getting the attention and making potential new and possible members to reach the lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, or transgendered, and so forth. “We did a democratic process to change the group’s direction and so we don’t classify someone in a particular group and promote quality amongst everyone,” said Johnson. The club meetings are scheduled for Thursday at 2:30pm in the U-building of Student Life in room U209.
Jerry Rodgers can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.com.
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FITNESS | from front page The benefits of having community fitness centers are many. Regular attendance offers the health benefits of reduced stress, a better mood, weight control, and protection from preventable diseases, to name a few. In addition, members of the Moraine Valley community can access the Recreation Center at a reasonable cost. The current Health Fitness Center was built in the early 1970s. Andy Duren, Executive Vice President of Administrative Services, agrees that the current gym is in need of a serious overhaul. “Our gym rivals any eighth grade gym. [Construction of a new gym] should have been done a long time ago.” The estimated $35 million project was made possible by funding from “partnerships, the construction/infrastructure fee of $8 per credit hour from students, membership fees and donations,” as referenced on Moraine Valley’s website. The Health, Fitness, and Recreation
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“Welcome our returning students and new students through educating, entertaining, and encouraging” -Demetrius Robinson bean bags were some activities available to students. In the heat of summer, if someone found themselves needing a refreshment in between rounds of games or just wanted to chill
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The $35 million Health and Wellness Center is project is on schedule to be accessible to the community on February 14, 2014. [Mike Fredriksen] Center will be open to all current students, staff members, and community residents at least 16 years of age. The official opening date is set to February
14, 2014.
out with friends -- both new and old -- Cafe Moraine offered free refreshments. Different clubs and organizations promoted themselves at Welcome Days and provided students with information and ideas of their objectives and mission. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities in order to make the most of their time at Moraine Valley. Robinson explained that joining a club not only provides students with the opportunity to get to know one another and explore their own interests, but it “builds social skills, teaches you how to communicate, promotes leadership, and shows you how to work with a team.” Among the many departments pres-
ent at Welcome Days was the Job Resource Center. They promoted Moraine Valley’s job fair and multiple internship opportunities, informing students of the different options available to them. Such opportunities possess the capacity to change not only students’ time at Moraine Valley, but their lives far beyond it as well. For more information on how you could become involved in clubs or activities outside of your classrooms, contact Demetrius Robinson by call ing (708) 974-5717 or email studentlife@morainevalley.edu.
Naimah Mitchell can be contacted at mitchelln28@student.morainevalley.edu.
Ashley Meitz can be contacted at meitza@student.morainevalley.edu.
24 Karat Dance Team Contact Terra Jacobson at 974-5467. Action, Social & Political Empowerment Contact Anette D’Silva at 974-4023. Alliance of African American Students Contact Alex Elvira at 974-5487. Alliance of Latin American Students Contact Alex Elvira at 974-5487. Anime Club Contact Ann Anderson at 608-4322. Arab Student Union Contact Sundus Madi-McCarthy at 608-4195. Art Club Contact Tyler Hewitt at 974-5219. Artistic Metal-Working Contact James Greer at 974-5423. Asian Diversity Contact Wenney Tse at 974-5797. Career Development Contact Jermaine Ford at 974-5661. Christian Fellowship Contact Michael Shannon at 608-4047. College Bowl Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Combat to College Contact Jeremy Kingery at 608-4068. Criminal Justice Student Association Contact Michelle Furlow at 974-5723. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Club Contact Michael O’Shea at 974-5597. Cyclone Spinners Contact Maura Vizza at 974-5742. Drama Club Contact Craig Rosen at 974-5432. Filmmaker’s Club Contact Dan Pal at (630) 942-2800. Forensics Speech & Debate Team Contact John Nash at 974-5556. Fire Science Contact Bryant Krizek at 608-4404. Gay, Lesbian Or Whatever Contact Martha Mazeika, at 608-4320. The Glacier Student Newspaper Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Green Club Contact Stephanie Presseller at 974-5412. Hip-Hop Xclusive Contact Mattie Payne-Mallory at 974-5657. Interactive Media Design Contact Richard Lapidus at 974-5629. International Women’s Club Contact Anette D’Silva at 974-4023. International Conversation Partners Contact Elizabeth Boucek at 974-5427. K-Fu Club Contact Courtney Reese at 974-4067. Korean Student Association (K.S.A.) Contact Michael Renehan at 974-5321. Mastadon Contact Ted Powers at 608-4177. Meeting, Planning, and Travel Club Contact Mary Beth Walsh at 974-5569. Music Club Contact Tammi Carlson at 974-5636. Muslim Student Association Contact Michael Morches at 974-5310. Paintball Club Contact Terry Chambers at 974-5647. Operation Snowball- Blizzard Edition Contact Mary Vicich at 974-5418. Phi Theta Kappa/ Honors Organization Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353. Psychology Club Contact Mitch Baker at (708) 608-4058. Recreation Management/ Recreation Therapy Contact Donna McCauley at 974-5227. Relay for Life Planning Committee Contact Wally Fronczek at 974-5372. Science Club Contact Michael Bates at 974-5656. Student of Honors (S.H.A.R.P) Contact Jeremy Shermak at 608-4212. Shred Contact Demetrius Robinson at 974-5353. Ski Club Contact Michael Wade at 974-5594. Student Ambassador Program Contact Alicea Toso at 974-5356. Student Nursing Organization (S.N.O.) Contact Georgina Murphy in L183. Ultimate Frisbee Contact Jessica Crotty at 974-5281. Women Empowerment (W.E.) Contact Amy Williamson at 974-5243.
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Air hockey added to reopened game room
The student body of Moraine Valley recreates in the newly reopened and updated Student Game Room in room U117 [Megan Roberts] By Jerry Rodgers Features Editor After a short hiatus, the Student Game Room Lounge has reopened, and the students of Moraine Valley are left with many memories of the fond days within the Student Lobby; playing video games, playing ping- pong with plastic paddles, or students entertaining
themselves with tournaments of NFL Madden of the latest edition. The students of Moraine haven’t forgotten the game room full and brimming with everything a scholar can wish and ask for outside of the academic world. The game room opened this week with an intention of providing an outlet and a more sociable atmosphere where stu-
dents can unwind and mingle, escaping from the daunting reality of college life. The game room is equipped with a newly updated air hockey table, two gaming consoles, an X-box and a Wii, and a 42 inch plasma TV and convenient accommodations. Electronic gaming consoles and video games are a must for Moraine Valley to provide an accommodation outlet. The
re-opening of the game room is condoned by the school officials, deeming it as more than a way of enhancing the whole college campus adventure. The game room is a major component of getting the full experience of the college experience academically and socially. The student body is rooting for the stability and growth of years to come within the foreseeable future. “The Student Life office is very excited to reopen the game room. We are happy that with the reopening of the Student Game Lounge it will contribute to the college on providing school ground activities that they can enjoy,” said Demetrius Robinson, Manager of Student Life. “The game room overall is a place to come and have fun. Also, to be educated on the three E’s of Student Life: educated, entertained and encouraged,” said Robinson. The Student Game Room will be open on Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm. It will be open for all Cyclone students, so feel free to drop in and let the good times roll on in. Jerry Rodgers can be contacted at social@ mvccglacier.com.
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Lack of seats for shows in high demand By Joshua Johnson Staff Writer The Fine and Performing Arts Center is proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary. In honor of this, the FPAC has started a new cabaret style performance entitled “Salon Series.” For the past several seasons the FPAC had considered using the John & Angeline Oremus Theater (the smaller black box theater) for performances but had not quite figured out what to do. While planning for the 20th anniversary season they felt that they had found the perfect use for the theater. It was felt that cabaret style was the perfect fit for the theater. A cabaret is a form of entertainment that usually features music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is often distinguished by the venue, also called a cabaret, where the audience may sit at tables and eat dinner. According to Tommy Hensel, Managing Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Center, “Cabaret is a very intimate art form. The larger theater is simply too large to accommodate the style and intimacy that you really need for a good cabaret show, but the black box theater is a perfect size.” “The major purpose of creating this
series is to highlight some of the finest cabaret artists in the Chicago area and to provide our audiences with a chance to experience this special style of performance,” said Hensel. There were challenges that had to be faced when creating the perfect stage and floor plan. The directors wanted to have maximum seat capacity while also maintaining the intimacy needed for a cabaret performance. Another issue faced was the limited number of seats. Only 142 seats are available, and due to the fact that the show was selling out quickly, patrons became disappointed from not being able to see a show. The demand for these shows is high, as the first three shows have already been sold out, after only two weeks into the season. This far exceeded the expectations so a second performance has been added on to each show in the series. There are a total of four different shows, each scheduled for a Sunday. The first show is to be on October 20, at 2:00 p.m. It is titled ‘Sentimental Journey: A Tribute ‘Sentimental Journey: A Tribute to the Great Songs of Yesteryear’ featuring Tommy Hensel to the Great Songs of Yesteryear’, brings out a charming plot, joining forces with a talented group of musicians, playing songs SERIES | page 7 of the Big Band era. [Fine and Performing Arts Center]
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Boastful Jay-Z in album ‘Magna Carta’ By Jerry Rodgers Features Editor On Shawn Carter’s newly released album, he inquiries his belief in the almighty, swears at the void of most of the entertainment world, and confesses his fear of the probability of becoming a bad father. That’s a huge load for a person that is confident enough to dub himself Hova. The album is a ceremony of monetary freedom and the creative influence that even used its precise game-altering release as a Samsung Galaxy application to divide Hova’s fan base into the haves and have-nots. At it’s very finest, Jay-Z’s new album is a record that the 43 year old veteran could adapt to and be successful in creating an artistic piece of work. “Heaven” is the most fascinating piece of the divine and meditation that Jay-Z has composed, and the headstrong misinterpretation of “Losing My Religion” is used to its most dynamic effect. Shawn Carter’s “Blue” broods on the duties and repetitive tasks of parenthood with compassion and uncertainty instead of the agony that plagued his childhood.
Twelve record albums in the rap entertainment industry, and he still holds the crown as the Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Frank Sinatra of rap. In spite of the bundle of subject matter on the record album it is an exceptional piece of work you can get from Hova since his American Gangster record. The album features well-known artists such as Justin Timberlake, Nas, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, and more. The feature on the album that really captivates is Justin Timberlake, who produces such raspy, alluring and energetic vocals on the amazing song “Holy Grail.” Jay-Z boasting and rapping about his extravagant lifestyle and unimaginable awesomeness is nothing that we haven’t seen or heard before. There are brief periods of times on the album that can make the audience feel estranged, as there are an abundant amount of comments bragging about high end luxury brands and goods and encounters. At times, you sometimes get the feeling that the project was hurried for the sake of business, nevertheless, one cannot disagree the lyrical composi-
“Magna Carta” released on July 7, provides a good number of solid hits, recognizing rapper and songwriter Jay-Z as a contender amongst today’s rising brand of rappers. Other artists on the album include Justin Timberlake, Nas, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, and plenty of other captivating artists. [Stereogum]
tion of this piece of work. This is a piece of work that you expect from the seasoned 43 year old rapper. He has secured himself as one of the all-time greats and this record album bolsters his unbelievable discography
that already consists of classical such as American Gangster, Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint and the Black Album. Jerry Rodgers can be contacted at social@ mvccglacier.com.
Academics meet arts in musical outlets By Suzanne Elmahboub Staff Writer Moraine Valley has opportunities for many artists to display their skills through a series of ensembles performed through the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Each year around 170 people perform in Moraine’s many ensembles. Many of the music performance opportunities include choral groups, jazz ensembles, concert band, and percussion ensemble. Each group performs multiple concerts, both on and off campus each year. Anyone can join, from members of the community to Moraine Valley students. One group, the chamber singers, is a credit group that meets Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m., directed by Nicholas Thomas. They explore all types of contemporary singing styles. It is open to all Moraine Valley students. The Chorale, also directed by Nicholas Thomas, is a credit or noncredit group that meets Mondays from 7 to 9. It is a community-based choir that delves into all types of music from holiday to Broadway. Another group is the concert band, which is directed by Douglass Bratt. They are a credit or noncredit group that meets Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. They have openings for wind and percussion instrumentalists who have experience in a concert band. This is a 40 to 60-piece
Douglas Bratt leads a performance in Dec. 2012. Bratt directs the concert band, Jazz Ensemble and [Mike Fredericksen] ensemble that plays contemporary concert works, classical transcriptions, Broadway show tunes, and patriotic marches. The Flute Choir, which is directed by Tammi Carlson, is a flute ensemble that explores flute music from all types of styles. It is open to flute players that have prior experience in a high school or college ensemble. They rehearse on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Carlson is most excited about “Flutist Interna-
tional”. “This concert will be influenced by styles from many different countries; there will be lots of diversity.” Another ensemble is the Jazz Combo which is directed by Tim Burns. They meet each Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and can only be taken for a credit. Enrollment is open when it comes to instruments. All kinds are allowed: winds, strings, percussion, keyboard/piano, guitar, bass, and more. Musicians should
take into account when joining that having a strong leadership quality is important. The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Douglass Bratt, is very similar but looks into different styles and has a choice for noncredit or credit. They meet Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Those who are interested should be strong music readers who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, or drum set. They play many popular as well as contemporary pieces. Last but not least, there is the percussion ensemble, which is directed by Douglass Bratt, and open to everyone. They perform concerts on and off campus. Ragtime, classical, popular, Caribbean/ Latin, chamber, and jazz are some styles that are played. Those who are interested do not need a percussionist background, but should have strong music reading skills. Douglass Bratt, the main director of the programs, talks about a couple changes this year. “I am most excited about Moraine’s first jazz faculty concert, which will be held in October. Another cool thing going on is David Hoffman, who played trumpet on Ray Charles’ orchestra for thirteen years, will be our guest star for our jazz ensemble on December 6.” Suzanne Elmahboub can be contacted at elmahboubs@student.morainevalley.edu.
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‘The Butler’ teaches a historical lesson
“The Butler” [Zeke Film] By Paris Jeffers Staff Writer Inspired by a true story, Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” opened this August. The movie features an ensemble cast including: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lenny
Kravitz, and Robin Williams. Whitaker stars as Cecil Gaines, a butler who served in the White House with eight different Presidents. The film starts with Gaines as a young man living on a cotton plantation in Georgia. He works in the fields with his family. The day his father is killed by the plantation owner, the estate caretaker decides to bring Cecil in the big house so he could learn how to be a house servant. One day he decides this is not the life he wants to live anymore, so he decides to venture off into the real world. When he realizes being on the road alone is not as easy as he presumed it to be, he breaks into a pastry shop. Once in the pastry shop he is found and asked to leave or there could be consequences. Instead of leaving Gaines asks for a job. The butler looks at him like he is crazy, but gives him the job anyway. While he is working as a butler at the pastry shop he finds love, Gloria, played by Oprah Winfrey, and even has two kids, Louis and Charlie. Several years after being employed with the pastry shop, Gaines is offered a job to
work in the White House as a butler. While Gaines has troubles in his home life he still remains loyal as a butler to the Presidents. While serving as White House butler, Gaines was able to experience many historical events, including the assassination of John F. Kennedy. These actors have such a strong background; they focus on becoming the person they are portraying in the movie, so it makes the movie more realistic. The movie had a nice timeframe to it; not over the top hours, but just enough time to produce a wonderful movie. The real life attributes made the movie better as well. As it is, the movie is loosely based by the true events in which inspired it. The names of the actual people have been changed. The man that inspired the creation of Gaines is actually named Eugene Allen. In the film the Gaines family had two children, while in reality the Allen family only had one son. Many of the arguments that took place between the father and son did not take place in real life. Also, Charles, whose name is the same in the film and in real life, was
not the radical portrayed in the film. He worked for the state department and never actually held public office. Another event displayed in the film is Gaines’ son dying in Vietnam. In real life, he did go to Vietnam but survived the war and is still alive today. Although some points of the film may be fictitious, it still doesn’t take away from this powerful story. The real Charles approved of the film. Paris Jeffers can be contacted at jeffersp4@student.morainevalley.edu.
SERIES | from page 5 which features Hensel himself. In the future the Fine and Performing Arts Center wishes to add more shows to the series. There are plans for six shows in the next season as opposed to only four, put in place this season. Each show in the series will now have two performances. Hopes are high for the success of this series.
Joshua Johnson can be contacted at johnsonj758@student.morainevalley. edu.
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