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Crawley passes torch to Jenkins

By Anne Parker Editorial Assistant Moraine Valley Community College named Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins the new president of the college at her inauguration ceremony held at the campus gateway.

On Oct. 16, before faculty, staff, students, family, friends, and members of the Palos Hills community, Jenkins was given the title as the fifth president of Moraine Valley.

“She will take us into a new era of excellence,” said Dr. Margaret M. Lehner, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and executive assistant to the President. “She carries personal dedication and hard work.”

Described as “well-rounded” and “a positive individual,” Jenkins will carry on the legacy left by former president Dr. Vernon O. Crawley, the keynote speaker of the inauguration.

“This is a time to celebrate the history and traditions of Moraine Valley,” said Crawley. “Today we

President Sylvia Jenkins and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Joesph P. Murphy rejoice, as Jenkins is official installed as President of Moraine Valley Community College. [Mike Frederiksen] come together as one big family.”

Asked by Jenkins to speak at her inauguration, Crawley ad-

dressed the growing challenges of community colleges across the country. Moraine Valley, like

other community colleges, provides open access, low tuition and service to the students. The

decline of financial resources due to the increase in unemployment, the decrease in state budgets, and layoffs, makes the missions of some community colleges difficult to preserve.

However, efforts have been taken to increase engagement and the success rate of Moraine Valley. Some ways this has been implemented include preparedness and student assessments.

During her acceptance speech Jenkins stated, “I will do my best each day to bring honor and recognition to Moraine Valley.” This includes incorporation of service projects, providing extra academic support and GED courses to help students achieve potential opportunities for future careers.

“We accomplish things for those who cannot themselves,” said Jenkins. “We have faculty and staff prepared to teach as the needs of students continue to grow.”

Jenkins also expressed appreciation to the faculty and staff of Moraine Valley. “I am INAUGURATION | page 4

Obama thanks Crawley

By David Alexander Staff Writer Even after stepping down earlier this year, after 21 years as president of Moraine Valley Community College, the platitudes keep coming for Dr. Vernon O. Crawley.

Crawley was presented with a letter of recognition signed by President Barack Obama.

The letter presentation ceremony was one of the keynote events at the Moraine Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees meeting held in the D Building at the College’s main campus on Oct. 17.

Accepting the supersized letter, Dr. Crawley, who was present with his wife, spoke of how humbled he was to be recognized by the White House for his 40 years of service to the cause of furthering education.

Other highlights of the Board

of Trustees meeting included a report by the student trustee, Taylor Geraghty, that revealed that 385 students of Moraine Valley Community College started and completed the voters’ registration forms during the last voter registration drive held at the College.

In a sign of the rough economy, Geraghty also stated that for the 100 election judges positions allocated to Moraine Valley Community College, 200 students applied for the position, prompting the Office of the Clerk of Cook County to ask the Student Union Government to stop forwarding students’ applications for the positions.

Bob Sterkowitz, Moraine Valley Community’s College’s Chief Financial Officer revealed that the two year Wal-Mart grant of $325,000 had come to an end.

In addition, Mr. SterkowBOARD MEETING | page 2

Republicans rally to take state Illinois is a state long dominated by Democrats. The Illinois Republican party is trying to change that by building a grassroots network of conservative candidates for state offices. [Jessica Normandy]

By Phillip A. Bianco News Editor Election day is fast approaching, and local candidates are hitting the pavement and manning the microphones as

they try to win their way to Springfield.

It’s safe to say that Illinois (or at least Cook County, by far the largest county in Illinois) is a Democratic state. However, that has not stopped the

local Republican Party from organizing and getting their message out.

The Palos Township Republican Organization (PTRO) hosted a Republican candiREPUBLICAN | page 4

IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Ides of March rocks the Menker Theater at Moraine.

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FEATURES Navratil discusses global democracy in Library.

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SPORTS Volleyball one win away from history.

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BOARD MEETING | from front page itz’s talked about the process (aided by grants) to equip members of Moraine Valley Community College’s Police Department with bulletproof vests.

Bob Sterkowitz stated that funding from the State of Illinois was at best the same and coming in several months late, or in a worrisome trend, actually declining.

There was also a presentation by the Fire Science/Emergency Medical Services Program. According to the team the Department partners with six fire departments in Moraine Valley’s district.

The team also stated that Moraine is

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the only college in Illinois that offers the State Fire Marshal’s approved Fire Prevention Officer’s Program.

Moraine Valley Community College may also soon join many other organizations in introducing a mandatory preemployment drug-screening program for all potential employees, and drug testing for current employees if the College’s Board of Trustees agrees to the $10,000 annual price tag that this measure will entail.

to be there. Within an hour of activity, we found ourselves under monsoonal rain, and seven hours of outdoor activity left to complete.

If you were imagining that we all were in horrible moods, sulking in our ponchos, you’d be wrong! As much as I wanted to, the outstanding attitudes of my peers and coworkers gave my outlook a complete 180. We embraced the cold and the rain. We cheered, laughed, and made the best of a soggy situation.

It’s so easy to trick ourselves into being negative in situations that we could’ve easily stayed optimistic in.

It’s even easier to let others affect that mindset with their own attitudes. Surrounding yourself with those who make you feel good, and make you feel like you belong is so essential to our success in life at school and beyond. So, if you find yourself being dragged down by the people around you, remove yourself from that crowd, and keep yourself among those that lift you up.

Good luck with everything these next few weeks, as midterms are now upon us. It is important now more than ever to be around those that encourage you.

As always, feel free to call on me for some encouragement. My telephone number is (708) 608-4165 and my email is geraghtyt7@student.morainevalley.edu. Also, there will be a Halloween party and costume contest right in the U-Building. So come up with your best costume ideas and come have fun with us in Student Life!

Christian Anderson Michael Cotter Catherine Drusy Andrew Duarte Jessie Fleming Anthony Francis Frank Gogola Abbas Haleem Joushua C. Johnson Karolina Kawalko Jessica Normandy Erica Sinnott William Shaw Zach Siemsen Lauren Smith Ania Tomaszewski Marie Villafana Kevin Quin Special Contributors Bill Droel - Campus Minister Taylor Geraghty - Student Trustee

Girls, math, science and a brighter future

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

STUDENT TRUSTEE CORNER | TAYLOR GERAGHTY

Hello Moraine Valley, happy October. Have you ever been in a situation where, as much as you’d like to be negative and have a bad attitude, the people around you just wouldn’t allow it?

What about the other way around?

You try your best to keep a positive outlook, but because of the attitudes of the ones around you, you just can’t seem to lift your spirits off the ground.

We all know the saying “misery loves company,” but what about joy? I Believe joy loves company just as much, if not more.

Recently, Student Life held their annual team building workshop at Irons Oaks forest preserve. Not only was the conference from nine in the morning until five in the evening, the forecast showed a steady flow of heavy rain throughout the entire day.

Now, anyone who knows me knows that I am far from a morning person, and as much as I am working to change that, the weather on this day was not in my favor.

Needless to say, when I arrived on the preserve, I was not particularly excited

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Keynote speaker Kristene Henne addresses a packed audience at the girls in math and science conference. [Phil Bianco]

By Phillip A. Bianco News Editor Even with the dramatic steps taken toward gender equality, some still hold the belief that girls simply can’t do math and science.

That’s why the Palos-Orland American Association of University Women (AAUW) partnered with the Illinois Chemical Education foundation and Moraine Valley Community College to put on the sixth annual Math and Science Conference for fifth grade girls.

The slogan of the event was, “Girls + Math + Science = Success.” Mary Schoenheider is a retired math teacher from Carl Sandburg High School.

Schoenheider is now the director of the outreach program for the AAUW. “We put on this event to show girls that they have options in following math and science careers,” said Schoenheider. “We do it in fifth grade because that’s the time people will say girls don’t do math or science. The theme is girls can do anything.”

Schoenheider believes this event is a great way to get young girls interested in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields while educating the parents on how they can help their daughters succeed.

“We want the girls to meet with women in the STEM careers. We ask that

they bring a parent because we provide the parents with ideas about the importance of math and science to their kids education. We try to encourage them to help their daughters explore these options,” said Schoenheider.

Keynote speaker Kristene Henne from the Argonne National Laboratory opened the event with a presentation titled, “The accidental scientist: or how I got here and what I learned along the way.”

After Henne’s forty-minute presentation, the girls and their parents split up. The girls were separated into groups of nine and sent off to different presentations with titles like, “3D animation, animating a biped character,” and, “Architecture, transportation and sustainability.”

The presenters talked to the girls about what they were like in fifth grade, high school and all the way through college. They also did hands on activities to give the girls an idea of what scientists do in their careers.

‘The idea is to have a situation were its just girls talking to women. I think they feel more comfortable asking questions that way,” said Schoenheider.

The parents also attended break-off sessions, although different from the ones the girls went to. The seminars addressed topics such as, “How do we keep our girls interested in math and science,” and the opportunities available for girls at Argonne National Laboratory.

In all, sixty-seven girls from sixteen local schools including High Point in Orland Park, Palos East and Palos West registered for the event.

The conference took place on Oct. 13 in Moraine Valley’s M building. This is the second year that Moraine has hosted the event. It was held at Palos South middle school the previous four years.

Phillip A. Bianco can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.

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Forensics team hosts Appel-Quest tournament leges at the tournament were the College of DuPage, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, North Central College, Harper College and Prairie State College.

According to John Nash, Director of Forensics and the head coach of the team, the Appel-Quest Tournament is held every year in honor of the former Director of Forensics, Krista Appelquist, who originally started the Forensics team advisor John Nash checks for his speech at MVCC Forensic team 13 the recent tournament held at Moraine. [Phillip A. Bianco] years ago.

“The [tournament] beBy Lauren Smith gan four years ago, when Applequist Staff Writer decided to step down from coaching and begin a family,” said Nash. “As a The Moraine Valley Community Col- result, when I… took over the position lege Forensics team began their season of director of forensics, I decided to by hosting the Appel-Quest Speech name the tournament after her.”

Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Nash explained that he began preThe tournament consisted of 15 paring for the tournament during colleges. The top five finishing col- the summer but it is during the week

of the tournament that “all the hard work comes into play.”

Because the Moraine Valley Forensics team hosted the tournament, they did not compete in it. This gives the team a chance to not only help run this event, but also get themselves ready for their first competition held on Oct. 26 and 27 at Illinois Central College.

While the team prepared for their upcoming season, they were not without help from alumni. About 15 alumni arrived during the tournament to help judge and organize the tournament.

In fact, Kimberly Saltin, a MVCC alumnus was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award as a way to honor her past successes and present assistance for the team.

Nash describes the Appel-Quest tournament as a “good way to introduce our team to this activity.” Angelica Krizka, a first year Forensics team member, admitted to having a better understanding of what college forensics is all about.

“The Appel-Quest tournament really made me realize how different college speech is from high school

speech,” stated Krizka. “Everything is different, the events, the etiquette and the overall format flow of the tournament. Now that I know this, I feel more confident in my performance this season,” said Krizka.

As additional practice for the team, they also competed at Northwestern University on Sunday, Oct. 15, where they were named Skyway Champions.

Tom Murphy, a second year member of the team was awarded third place in Dramatic Interpretation and fifth place in Novice Impromptu Speaking.

Krizka explained that this is a particularly difficult tournament for the team to compete in because the competition consists of universities with forensic members who have four years of experience.

Krizka said, “These schools really started there season weeks ago, they have a lot more practice and experience but even though that was our first tournament we really held our own… Imagine what we can accomplish by the end our season.”

Lauren Smith can be contacted at smithl392@student.morainevalley.edu.

4 REPUBLICAN | from front page dates town hall forum on Oct. 20.

Sean M. Morrison is currently PTRO’s committeeman.

Republican candidates running for various local offices spoke to the enthused audience. The hopeful candidates espoused their ideology of small government and fiscal responsibility.

Carl Segvich was among the candidates who spoke. Segvich is currently a Republican Committeeman. He is running for Commissioner of the Water Reclamation District – an obscure position that controls a large budget and over 2,000 jobs according the Segvich.

Segvich was elated about taking Illinois’s government back from the Democrats and de-seating President Obama who he called a Marxist.

The next speaker was the current Mayor of Blue Island Donald L. Peloquin who is trying to unseat Democratic Congressman Bobby Rush in their contest to represent the first district of Illinois in the U.S. Congress.

Peloquin spoke passionately about his plans to fix the states budget problems. He also appealed to voters’ patriotism. “Every vote will count. This isn’t about being a Democrat or a Republican, its about being American,” added Peloquin.

Dr. Barbara Bellar is running for state Senate in the eighteenth district.

She wants to “privatize social services,” and she believes in traditional family values.

Bellar has gained some notoriety recently thanks to a video posted on YouTube that features Bellar making fun of “Obamacare.” Bellar is a strong supporter of repealing the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Other candidates to speak included: Richard L. Grabowski, running for congress in the third district; Dr. Ricardo Fernandez, running for state representative in the thirty-fifth district; Bob Shelstrom, running for state representative in the thirty-sixth district; Edgar Montalvo, running for state senate in the nineteenth district; Sherri Griffith, running for Cook County Recorder of Deeds; and Judge James Gerald Riley who is trying to become an Illinois Supreme Court Justice.

After the speakers, the event was put on hold. The audience had a chance to walk around and mingle. A short while later, participants lined up to ask questions of the remaining candidates.

The event closed with the showing of a popular conservative film, “Obama’s America: 2016,” and a questions and answer session with conservative blogger William J. Kelly.

Phillip A. Bianco can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.

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INAUGURATION | from front page so thankful for all you have done for me and Moraine Valley,” said Jenkins.

“Thank you for what you do all day and every day to help our students.”

During the ceremony, guests were seated outside on the lawn looking at the campus gateway. This was the first inauguration that was done publicly at Moraine Valley.

The procession included Keith Nabb, associate professor, as the Grand Marshall. The flags for the five branches of service were carried by Moraine Valley

student veterans followed by student delegates of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the Moraine Valley Student Association carrying degree and certificate gonfalons.

Also in the procession were Moraine Valley faculty, administration, officers, Dr. Vernon O. Crawley and members of the Board of Trustees. Joseph P. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees carried the presidential medallion, which was later awarded to Jenkins.

On the presidential medallion is a de-

piction of the rays of learning emanating from a representative campus facility and a textbook.

After the ceremony, guests were invited into the Fine and Performing Arts Center to enjoy food and beverages. Guests could also talk and take pictures with Jenkins.

“My legacy as president is to have more students to have successfully completed their goals,” said Jenkins.

Anne Parker can be contacted at parkera3@student.morainevalley.edu.

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IN BRIEF Student Literary Competition Submit your stories, plays, poems, and personal essays to Moraine Valley’s Literary Competition by Oct. 26.

First place entries will receive $100.

Second place entries will receive $50.

Third place entries will receive $25.

Authors of the top five pieces in each category will be invited to the Illinois Skyway Writers’ Festival.

All entries must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document and sent as an attachment to Carey Millsap-Spears.

Call (708) 408-6018 or email MillsapSpears at millsap-spears@morainevalley.edu if you have questions. You are allowed to submit three original creative works written during your enrollment in credit courses at the college.

Entries should include a cover page that lists: name, student I.D. number, home address, phone number, email address, institution (MVCC), title of entry, word count, and selection of category (story, one act play, poem, or personal essay).

The upper right corner of each page should also list the title of the entry, the school’s acronym and genre (MVCC-fiction) and page number.

The maximum length for a short story is 3,000 words, a one-act play is

3,000 (including stage directions and production notes), a poem is 67 lines, and a personal essay is 2,000 words.

NASA Balloon Flight NASA and the Louisiana Space Consortium of Baton Rouge (LaSPACE) have created a joint project to fly experiments to the edge of space on a scientific balloon. The event is scheduled to take place in fall 2013 as the next flight opportunity for the High Altitude Student Platform (HASP). Applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate university students.

All applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and LaSPACE where finalists will be selected.

The flights will be launched at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The flights are expected to achieve 15 to 20 hours duration at an altitude of 23 miles.

HASP provides an annual near-space flight opportunity for 12 instruments built by students. The HASP can provide power, mechanical support, interactivity, and communications for the experiments.

The deadline for applications for the 2013 flight is Dec. 14. If anyone is interested a question-and-answer teleconference will take place on Nov. 16.

See laspace.lsu.edu/hasp for application materials and details about HASP. “Night of the Living Dead” Students are invited to a viewing of the 1960’s film “Night of the Living Dead” on Tuesday Oct. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Oremus Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. The event is presented by the Honors Program and the Library.

A brief presentation about the cultural and social symbolism of the film will be provided by Troy Swanson before the movie begins. Refreshments will be served and the event is free.

Campus Directory Photo Have your picture taken for the campus directory on Monday Oct. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in L100. Glenn Carpenter will take and update the photos. Feel free to stop by.

Benefits and Wellness Fair If you are a benefit-eligible employee then come by the Benefits and Wellness Fair on Oct 30. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the M building at Moraine Valley. Information will be provided about health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, investment options, and more. Forms for open enrollment can be picked up

through Nov. 9. An “Elect to Become Healthy” station will also be available in the Health and Fitness Center.

Halloween Costume Contest If you have an awesome Halloween costume then come and show it off at the Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 31 at 12 p.m. The competition is sponsored by Student Life. The event will be in the Student Union (U building.) For more information contact the Student Life department.

Aliens make contact at Moraine On Saturday, Nov. 10, “The Intergalactic Nemesis: Live-Action Graphic Novel” will be performed in the Dorothy Menker Theater at 7:30 p.m.

The show includes dozens of characters voiced by three actors with over 1,250 incredible comic book images showcased on a large screen.

Featured on TBS’s Conan and NPR’s “All Things Considered,” the story follows three colleagues as they face impending doom from an alien invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased for this and other performances online or at the box office in the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

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Diversity takes center stage at Moraine 12:00 p.m.

At 7:30 a.m. the event began with buffet style breakfast. They served a variety of food including sausage, eggs and French toast.

After breakfast Moraine Valley Community College President Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins gave the welcome address.

One of the main purposes of this event was to promote diversity, which is an important core value at Moraine Valley Community College.

After the welcome address, Doug Harris, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kaleidoscope Group, gave the keynote address. The KaleiMoraine Valley has made diversity a central goal of the college. The recent diversity dialogue held doscope Group is company at Moraine was another example of this commitment. [Taylor Wolff] that focuses on diversity and inclusion.

By Joshua C. Johnson 2012.

After a brief break the main event beStaff Writer Representatives from in-district high gan. The activity held was known as the schools and other community college World Cafe. Doug Harris hosted this acThe Moraine Valley human resources students were in attendance. The event tivity. department hosted their third annual took place in the M building in Moraine Harris went on to talk about how imDiversity Dialogue event on Oct. 19, Room 2. It lasted from 7:30 a.m. until portant other viewpoints are and how

they can improve our communication when we are receptive to others’ views.

The game was set around five diverse questions meant to spark open discussions. Each table was labeled one through five, each representing a different question.

A facilitator was placed at each table to help start discussion and take note. Every person was required to go to each table one time and discuss the question given. “[The purpose] was to connect with other people whom you may not talk to about things that you don’t normally talk about. It’s about getting a different viewpoint,” said Harris.

Afterward, the facilitators took turns sharing what their groups had come up with. This brought everyone together and unified the people in the room.

At the conclusion of the event, attendees were asked to fill out a survey to help improve the quality of future events.

They also held a small video taping contest afterward in which they picked a random number and the guest who entered at that time won a small prize.

Joshua C. Johnson can be contacted at Johnsonj758@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Activist raises awareness of Syrian civil war Kudaimi is the membership and outreach coordinator at the U.S. Campaign to end the Israeli occupation in Washington D.C. “Their needs to be a cease fire because the Syrian people cannot go on like this,” said Kudaimi. “Syria has become a battleground and the people are suffering the most.”

Her discussion emphasized the need to promote humanitarian aid and to get the word out to others about the devSyria has been engulfed in a bloody civil war that started astation that is occurring in as protests during the Arab Spring. [Mike Frederiksen] Syria today.

“You lose focus on human

By Anne Parker beings and what goes on day Editorial Assistant to day,” said Kudaimi.

A documentary directed by Brazilian acSyrian-American activist, Ramah Ku- tivist Iara Lee was shown. Titled, “The Sufdaimi, came to speak with students and fering Grasses,” the film follows the lives of faculty of Moraine Valley on Oct. 22 Syrian citizens who have been affected by about the continuing Syrian conflict the Ba’athist regime of Bashar al-Assad.

The event took place in the Moraine Videos of shootings, death and protests Valley library and was sponsored by the were in the documentary along with Celebrating Diversity task groups Arab comments from Syrian adults, teenagers Heritage Month committee and the and children about the conflict occurring Arab Student Union. in Syria and how it has affected them

and their families. They are only some of way against the regime are in danger as the 1.5 million refugees who have been well, especially in Syria. displaced after leaving Syria.

“A simple act of coming up with a song In the film a seventh grader shows her could get you killed,” said Kudaimi. This drawing of two people playing soccer and happened to 13-year-old Hamza alsaid, “Here Russia and China are playing Khatib who wrote a song against the resoccer and Syria is the ball.” Another girl gime. He later disappeared and his body requests the help of all European countries was returned tortured and beaten. to stand up with the oppressed Syrians It has been recorded that since March and help us reach freedom.

2011, 35,000 people have been killed in When asked for their opinions on the Syria. 28,000 more have disappeared. conflict in Syria, tourists in Turkey from The revolts began in Daraa, located countries such as Holland and Australia near the Jordan border, when youth had no idea about the conflict. There is painted slogans of freedom on city walls. currently a civil war taking place, which is The regime reacted with force and atwhy education and awareness about the tempted to shut down the disturbances, Syrian conflict is important to Kudaimi. which involved arresting and torturing Peaceful protests have been forming the youth who wanted freedom. around the world. In the documentary “You never knew who might go and rewere clips from Sydney, Australia; Lon- port on you,” said Kudaimi. The regime don, England; and Toronto, Canada of rule is very authoritarian and therefore flash mobs done by young Syrian people there is strong security. “There are other depicting the devastation they face as part ways to help end the conflict in Syria,” of their peaceful fight to end Bashar’s rule. said Kudaimi. “We need to rethink the “What happened in Syria began as an violence and do more creative methods authentic and legitimate uprising,” said of protesting like doing humanitarian Kudaimi. What is important to Syrian work, aid, and education to the public.” citizens, and Kudaimi herself, is to continue non-violent action to call for re- Anne Parker can be contacted at parkera3@ form. Those who have spoken out in this student.morainevalley.edu.

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Is Hollywood ignoring originality?

“Movies have become “The average moviegoer less of an expression of has become complaartistic freedom and cent when it comes to more of a [...] scheme.” quality storytelling.”

Abbas Haleem Staff Writer

Connor Reynolds Editor-in-Chief

Hollywood has become redundant. Movies are predictable, raunchy, violent, or full of jaw-dropping effects. The movies advertised have explosions or popular actors, though the movies themselves are generic and poorly written.

Comic book movies have been rebooted over and over again in hopes that each reboot is better than the last. There have been several remakes of both “Batman” and “Superman” over the years, using different actors in each update.

In 1989, Jack Nicholson starred as the Joker in a highly rated Batman movie, and then in 1995, Jim Carey personified the Riddler, in next version, before George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger became Batman and Mr. Freeze (respectively) in the poorly rated “Batman & Robin.”

This goes to show that revamps are either hit or miss. Unlike its predecessors, the Batman trilogy that ended over the summer received high ratings.

It is not uncommon for series to come out with a third movie that was released in 3D under the justification that there was a number three in the title. The effects are only present to keep the audience interested in the trilogy. Movies have been getting sequels not based on plot progression, but because the original film was popular.

Dozens of movies have been remade based on their original popularity, or re-mastered because they were originally filmed in less than high definition quality. “Snow White,” “The Beauty and the Beast,” and other classics have been brought to DVD and Blu-Ray to remain a part of the household movie library. This is especially popular with Disney’s classic fairytales because they understand that their fans were likely young or just touched by the movies when they were first released, and they assume that the fans remain loyal. The finale of Pixar’s “Toy Story” series was released over ten years after the sequel, and fifteen years after the original. Now they plan on releasing another “Monster’s Inc.” movie, and although fans are getting excited, the writing may not live up to their expectations.

Movies have become less of an expression of artistic freedom and more of a moneymaking scheme. Big name producers are aware that their target audience may not care for a well-written plot or quality acting if there is enough of a comedic element, violence, a thrill, or attractive actors and actresses. They are focusing on what sells more than what impels people to watch movies, which eliminates the point of the art.

Movies as an art form have been under constant criticism for lack of originality, especially with the rise of comic and superhero movies. This isn’t a fair judgment and ignores the reality of art in general.

In the long history of storytelling, all possible plots, character types, and themes have been done. Even Shakespeare has been acknowledged for taking “inspiration” in the numerous stories from which his works are based. This doesn’t lessen the impact and importance of his work.

The “death” of originality in movies is a sexy topic of criticism in our society.

No one bemoans the lack of innovative musical artists. I think the case for lack of musical originality in the world is far stronger than that of movies. While movies rely on story and characters, the art form didn’t come about with people looking to enjoy new character types or plot structures. The purpose of a film is to take out writing styles and description and innovate the way a person perceives the story and the characters.

In terms of presentation, in our generation, we have seen some of the most original and groundbreaking advancements in terms of what a movie can be. “Titanic” and “Avatar” didn’t improve the ability to tell a story, but they were able to better show a story. That is what the movies are about, showing rather than telling.

Lack of originality doesn’t accurately describe what we see in the movie industry right now.

Movie studios make the movies that will make money. Movies that make money are the ones that people go to see. The average moviegoer has become complacent when it comes to quality storytelling and unoriginal plot structures.

As long as “Transformers” makes a billion dollars, studios will use their money to fund such projects instead of 10 other smaller movies.

There are plenty of independent films and small films that continue to push the boundaries of storytelling through film. A-list Hollywood actors are committed to doing these films. It is easy to sit at home and not go to the movies because of a perceived lack of originality. As the consumers, people have the power, yet no drive to exercise it. Until “Transformer 12” bombs at the box office they will make as many as possible. And until smaller innovative movies get support from a public that supposedly wants that innovation, we’ll see sequels and copies.

Abbas Haleem can be reached at haleema@student.morainevalley.edu.

Connor Reynolds can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.

Yes, all they make now is remakes . It’s starting to get boring. -Josh Nieto

4 of the top 5 movies were remakes this year, I think that speaks for itself. -Bob Fitzgibbon

Yes, movies are a business and they’re just worried about making money. -Braelyn Zavala

No, I see all types of genres being added to movies lately.

-Rosie Sykes

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VIEW FROM THE HILL | BILL DROEL | MVCC CAMPUS MINISTER Nowadays “we experience morality more as a choice that we can always change as circumstances call for it,” writes James Davidson Hunter in “The Death of Character: Moral Education in an Age Without Good or Evil” (Basic Books, 2000). The result “is a nation of “ethical free agents.”

Hunter’s subtitle does not mean that goodness and evil are absent today. He means we conduct ourselves without objective standards of good and evil. As one consequence, we fail to compliment people who consistently exhibit good behavior. More seriously, we increasingly overlook bad behavior. Recent egregious examples of people who “see no evil” include those bishops, coaches and school officials who did not courageously stop child abuse.

In modern times, Hunter explains, the sources for morality have shifted from outside objective truths to subjective values and the choices of individuals. For better or worse, people no longer memorize sacred truths. Moral education is now a deliberation of competing values. The goal of a moral life is no longer service of God and neighbor. It is one’s well-being and fulfillment. All moral education, including the so-called ‘back to basics’ approach, “operates with a paradigm that is, at root, self-referencing and oriented toward the end of personal well- being,” Hunter concludes.

Tolerance, inclusiveness, global awareness, and cross-cultural sensitivity have a place. Self-righteousness, harsh judgments, stereotyping, sectarianism, elitism, and provincialism have to be tempered. But our modern culture that promotes “go along to get along” and “everyone is entitled to an opinion” unwittingly flattens any interesting and vital distinctiveness. Effective morality is not merely about “getting along.” It is not solitary, Hunter says. It is “social in its constitution” and absolutely requires a particular community that receives and communicates the permissible and the forbidden, that explains the reasons

for constraints, that enforces behavior patterns and that encourages the good.

Instead, modernity creates a singular culture where so-called celebrities, global financiers and shallow opinion-shapers set the pace. Local mediating institutions that maintain character are weak.

N.Y. Times columnist Maureen Dowd, commenting on the state of morality at a time when some prominent coaches and bishops allow child abuse, mentions 42-year old Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Last April he was returning to his home from a television interview when he came upon a neighbor’s burning building. His security guard steered Booker aside, but the mayor rushed into the building and eventually saved a woman trapped in the kitchen.

“It was pretty touch and go,” Booker said the next day, his hand wrapped in bandages as a result of burns. “I climbed the stairs; something exploded. I had very clear thoughts that I wouldn’t get out of this place alive… I feel very blessed… Yesterday all my problems were big. And today things feel clearer.”

Dowd asked Booker why he risked his life. His character was formed in a family that believed everything is a gift from those who came before, he replied.

That gift imposes an obligation to sacrifice for people who come along one’s path.

Booker was a Rhodes Scholar and then went to Yale Law School. In one class he heard that a legal obligation to help the vulnerable is limited and not normally expected. Booker objected, “We have to fight the dangerous streams in the culture,” he says. There is too much “consumerism and narcissism and meism that erode the borders of our moral culture. We can’t put shallow celebrity before core decency. We have to have a deeper faith in the human spirit.”

The fight for virtue is waged by particular communities that must be carefully constructed and preserved through time-consuming, deliberate, one-by-one conversations and small group action. Otherwise we are solitary individuals making our way in an amorphous culture that is momentarily flashy but cannot sustain the moral enterprise.

Texts lead to bad grammar

What role does gender play in today’s society?

By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor

Droel can be contacted at droelb@morainevalley.edu. He blogs at www.chicagocatholicnews.com.

Recently, many different studies have shown either positive or negative aspects of sending shorthand text messages or SMS messages.

There are some studies that say using shorthand and abbreviations makes a person a better speller by allowing for creativity. Other studies say that people who use short hand are simply unable to spell due to the lack of formal training.

According to the Boston Globe, text messages that consist of LOL, OMG, N2M HBU, and other types of shorthand, hurts a person’s academic spelling. Additionally, Wake Forest University and University of Coventry both believe that SMS messaging does in fact hurt one’s ability to spell in a formal setting.

However, according to the journal of Reading and Writing, ScientificAmerican. com and Languagelog.com, people who are able to use abbreviations and effectively communicate by using shorthand are more creative and better academic spellers. Overall, itz knot 2 hard 2 c dat even wit word ply, ppl r still able 2 read a basic sentence.

Overall, there are three sources saying yes, this hurts spelling and three sources that say no, it is ok for spelling. I am going to be the tiebreaker and the final study will be concluded and published right here in The Glacier.

Now, the question becomes, how many of the world’s most intelligent people send text messages or Tweets with phrases such as “I’m good, HBU?” or “N2M, U.” When we boil it down, it makes sense that using shorthand or SMS Messaging is a way to shed light on creative wordplay and I feel it does help with spelling. By saying people who fail 2 use proper grammar r unable to spell, well dats just crazy.

Looking at the data, people who use shorthand become too accustomed to their shortcuts, grammatical errors and syntactical errors. From an objective standpoint, being able to manipulate words shows true mastery, and by understanding phrases such as “naamean,” show that the reader is able creatively manage language.

Take for example different accents. In Chicago, most people merge the words “did you” into one word—try it—“did-ju” eat yet. Another example, when a Bostonian says “paahk your caah,” you know that they are simply trying to say “park your car.” In both examples, people are still able to understand that a Chicagoan is asking “did you eat” and a Bostonian is asking you to “park your car.”

By William Shaw Staff Writer

Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.com.

William Shaw can be contacted at shaww7@student.morainevalley.edu.

Every so often, I find myself gravitating towards problems in society and thinking about them logistically. Recently I’ve found myself coming to an interesting conclusion, we all exhibit some form of sexism.

Don’t misquote me however as in no way is everyone reading this a sexist bigot in any way. What I am trying to say though is that sexism is something we all do from time to time not because we’re evil, because it’s just a part of our culture, society, or maybe even our own instincts.

According to Mirriam-Webster.com, there are two definitions for sexism. The first one being “prejudice or discrimination based on sex; especially against women.” All things considered I’d say that’s a fair statement considering world history. It’s the second definition that I’m focusing on. It says “behaviors, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex.” Taking that a step further the second definition is something a lot of people are guilty of, myself included.

How are we all guilty? Let’s role-play here. Nearly every single one of us has been in a household that is lived in by both sexes. Generally speaking when it comes leaving the toilet seat up or down in a mixed household, where should it usually be? Any woman or “domesticated” man will tell you the toilet seat should be down since girls have to sit down. But is that fair for men to have to put the seat up and down every time he has to go? I realize how trivial a problem this is, but it’s a perfect example of sexism in our society as far as my point goes.

But let’s look at another issue. When it comes to most professional sports in the US, professional sports are usually separated by sexes. However, there’s usually a much higher value placed on the male versions of a sport from the NFL to the NBA. Is it honestly fair to segregate both sexes when playing sports? Would it be wrong or unfair to mix genders in a game of football? Would women be wrong in saying sports today are sexist against women in terms of popularity?

These are questions that I’ve been having trouble answering these last few weeks.

While society as a whole believes that sexism is wrong, is the concept of stereotypes or gender roles equally wrong?

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Women enter Region IV playoffs

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor The 2012 women’s soccer team ended the regular season on a sour note with a 2-1 loss to Oakton Community College.

Natalie Patrzyk scored the only goal against Oakton, coming in the second half with 14 minutes left. With an extended break, the women have a chance to regroup and prepare for the Region IV playoff opener against Waubonsee Community College.

Entering this matchup Waubonsee holds a 6-6-1 (2-2-1 conference). As a team, the Chiefs have scored 32 goals this year (averaging 2.5 goals-per game) and have 1.99 goals against average.

The Cyclones will come into this game with a 6-6-2 (2-3-1 conference) record.

The Cyclones have 39 goals this year averaging 2.8 goals per game and have given up 1.41 goals this season. Wau-

bonsee and Moraine Valley squared off on Oct. 3, as both teams battled through two overtimes before ending the game in a 1-1 draw.

Despite having an even opponent on paper, the Cyclones will be without their starting goalkeeper Ashley Solus. The second-year net minder out of Richards High School is out for the season due to a broken finger. Solus will certainly be missed, as she was a brick wall between the posts.

First-year reserve goalkeeper Roxanne Milan, out of Beecher High School will have some big shoes to fill. Solus played a total of 748 minutes, in that time span she gave up 14 goals which calculates to a 1.68 goals given up per game. Solus also had 103 saves, with a .880 save percentage and five shutouts.

Although Milan is a reserve, she has seen a fair amount of time in net. Milan has played in five games, starting two of them.

In 245 minutes of play she has eight

saves and has given up eight goals for a save percentage of .500. Milan got the green light to start in the season finale, in which she gave up two goals but had six saves.

Some Cyclones were named to honors for their excellence in the regular season. Monserrat Espinosa and Michaela Sheeran were both named to the All-Region IV second team and Skyway Conference first team. Stephanie Navarette and Patricia Tuxford we’re named to the Conference second team.

The ten day break should give Milan time to settle into the starters role. The Cyclones will need to continue to play stellar defense and a comfortable Milan in net in order to win against Waubonsee and be relevant in the Region IV tournament.

The Cyclones take on Waubonsee on Oct. 27.

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

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ATHLETES OF THE ISSUE Greg Healy Midfielder Men’s soccer

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor Greg Healy is a first-year midfielder for the Cyclones. The Stagg alum has been a major contributor for coach Bales this season.

Healy started six games, where he gathered two goals, one assist and five points. Healy’s best game came against Waubonsee Community College on Oct. 2, in which his goal led the Cyclones to a 2-2 draw.

The Cyclones will need Healy to continue his strong play if they want to compete for the Region IV crown.

Ashley Solus Goalkeeper Women’s Soccer

Ashley Solus has been incredible as the Cyclones net-minder. The second year player out of Richards High School, had her best season as a Cyclone.

Playing in 13 games and starting 12 of them, Solus recorded 103 saves on the year only giving up only 14 goals for a save percentage of .880.

Solus has a gaa of 1.68, while playing in 748:40 minutes. Due to a broken finger Solus will sit out for the rest of the season.

She will be on the sidelines cheering on her teammates as they take on Waubonsee in their first game of the Region IV playoffs.

Moraine Valley defender Jill Kossifos steals the ball from a Prairie State player. The Mount Assisi alum is in her first year as a Cyclone and has contributed to the Cyclones 6-6-2 record through her tough defensive play. [Mike Frederiksen]

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

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Cross country finish the 2012 season strong

The 2012 men and women cross country running during their practices. Philip Culbertson (wearing glasses) and Ryan Altman(pictured center) lead the men, while (pictured left to right) Alexis Vanoskey, Maritza Najera and Nancy Ibarra run down the practice course hill. [Thomas E. Adamo]

Men’s cross country Women’s cross country

By Frank Gogola Staff Writer The Moraine Valley men’s cross country team took a third-place tie out of seven teams at the Skyway Conference Championship as they prepare for the upcoming NJCAA Region IV Championship.

Following a 32 place finish out of 38 teams on Oct. 13 at the UW-Oshkosh’s Brooks Invitational in horrible weather conditions, the Cyclones returned home for the Skyway Conference Championship in hopes of better weather conditions and a better overall result.

Moraine Valley got both better weather conditions and a better finish as they hosted the 2012 Skyway Conference Championship on Saturday, Oct. 20.

“We hosted the Skyway Conference meet at Moraine Valley, which is a very hard and very challenging course,” said coach Mark Horstmeyer.

“We had ideal conditions for running with the weather in the mid to high 40’s with a little breeze; it was one of the few good race days of the season”.

The Cyclones made the best of the conditions as they raced to a thirdplace tie with Elgin Community College in the ISCC conference championship.

Ryan Altman led the way for the

Cyclones finishing in eleventh place (27:58), and was immediately followed by Phil Culbertson (28:18), and Tom Cira (28:24) who finished in twelfth and thirteenth place, respectively.

Out of 46 total finishers, the other Moraine finishers were Adam Gurke in 20th, Milton Estrada in 30th, Aaron Spengler in 31st, Rich Ferneau in 32nd, Sergio Villarreal in 34th, Eugene Rivera in 35th, and Rich Gray in 40th.

“We had a good team effort on Saturday, but we fell just a little bit short of sole possession of third place,” said Horstmeyer. “We have improved our consistency a little bit over the last few weeks, but we need avoid the big gaps between our runners in the middle of the pack.”

Following the third-place tie at conference, the Cyclones will move on to the NJCAA Region IV Division I championship on Oct. 27, which will take place at Sauk Valley Community College.

“We don’t want Regionals to be our last race of the season,” said coach Horstmeyer. “If we can finish in first or second place then we will qualify for Nationals and our season will go on.”

Frank Gogola can be contacted at gogolaf@student.morainevalley.edu.

By Christian Anderson Staff Writer Coming off a good finish at the Warrior Invite at Wisconsin Lutheran College, the Moraine Valley Women’s Cross Country ran well against some tough competition along with tough weather conditions despite finishing last out of 37 teams.

They ran valiantly as Diana Dinh came in first of the team in 27:54, Amanda Gerzon followed a minute later at 28:56, followed by Maritza Najera coming in 29:09, Angela Flores in 29:21, Nancy Ibarra 31:57, and Sury Rosete 35:33.

“Our women ran as well as they could because of injuries and illness rather than the bad weather,” coach Mark Horstmeyer added in regards to the weather, “The course was in good shape despite the rain storm. I was pleased with the way they hung together especially with everything else that was going on.”

The Cyclones bounced back the following week with home field advantage running on the Moraine campus course and finished fourth out of seven teams. The duo of Diana Dinh and Amanda gerzon led the way once again finishing in 22:12 (12th overall) and 22:47 (16th overall) respectively.

Coach Horstmeyer was happy with the way they ran. He said, “Our con-

ference has depth among the women’s teams, so our fourth place finish was good—we edged out Oakton CC by two points for fourth. Some of our runners had their best time of the season even though we still are not healthy. I was really pleased with the way the girls just focused on racing without being sidetracked by aches and pains and illness.”

Next up are Regionals at Sauk Valley Community College on October 27.

They have been battling injuries all year, but they have had a lot of good experience over the year.

With Diana Dinh having her best time in the last race, and Amanda Gerzon leading the way, it seems that they have set themselves up to succeed.

“Diana has really come on strong,” Horstmeyer, said, “Amanda Gerzon, who finished second for us Saturday and has been doing that all season is also getting better.”

By no means will this be an easy task, however, with seven teams clawing for the top two spots to qualify for nationals. “The women’s team faces a tough challenge at Regionals. Our girls will have to be at their best, I know they will give it their all.”

Christian Anderson can be contacted at andersonc298@student.morainevalley. edu.

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Sean McDermott Sports Editor sports@mvccglacier.com

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Volleyball a victory away from history

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor The condition, state or quality of being free, or as free as possible, from all flaws or defects. That is the definition of the Moraine Valley Volleyball squad, who hold a perfect record of 31-0.

With the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Championship already in Moraine Valley’s trophy room (clinched Oct. 9), coach Gloria Coughlin’s first goal was checked off her list of expectation.

“Achieving our first goal of Skyway Conference Champions was not an easy task,” said Coughlin.

The Cyclones had a tough three set victory against Oakton Community College 2522, 25-20, 25-20. “Oakton played fearlessly and gave our girls a great match,” she said.

A consistent Kara Kentner shined on the court as she had 16 kills, 1 error on 32 swings; a .468 kill percentage along with 19 digs and 14 kill assists.

Playing a key role once again,

Autumn Seiler contributed to the Oct. 9 victory with 14 kills, 3 blocks and 13 digs.

At the Skyway Conference Tournament at Morton College the Cyclones continued to win despite two challenging opponents in McHenry County College and once again Oakton Community College.

Oakton took the Cyclones to four sets before coach Coughlin’s girls closed the book on them winning 25-14, 25-14, 22-25 and 25-13.

In the championship match the Cyclones breezed past McHenry County College in three sets 25-23, 25-13 and 25-14.

Due to their excellent play throughout the season Kentner, Seiler, Colleen Gardner and Gina Ryan where named to the ISCC All-Tournament team.

With a record of 31-0 (9-0 in conference), the Cyclones currently are ranked third in the NJCAA Division II. The undefeated Cyclones have a shot to make NJCAA history if they win at Lincoln Land Commu-

nity College on Oct. 26.

According to NJCAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Krug, there has been no team in the past decade to go undefeated in the NJCAA. This will be a monumental achievement for Moraine Valley athletics. “One of our greatest strengths is our consistency on serve receive and defense.

[That] gives us the ability to use all of our hitters at any time. Our setters also have done a great job,” said Coughlin.

This could very well be the best team in Moraine Valley Community College athletic history. They can be the best chance for the Cyclones to win their first national championship in any sport.

If the Cyclones can continue to stay healthy and play at the consistent level they have been playing all season, they can win the national championship.

Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier. com.

Bridget Williams serves the ball to an opponent . Willliams looks to help the Volleyball team continue their historic run. [Erica Sinnott]

Men’s season ends with a sour 4-7-2 record With all their players finally healthy, the Cyclones would look to avenge the past tie with a win in the first round of the Region IV Tournament. However, the end result would not be in their favor.

After surrendering a goal to Elgin in the 32nd minute, the Cyclones would not answer back and trailed 0-1 at the half. Even though the Spartans had to play one man down after their captain was ejected with a red card towards the beginning of the second half, the Cyclones did not get completely into the feel of the game and couldn’t answer with an equalizer goal; their season ended with a 0-1 loss.

“The red card incident actually didn’t work in our faFreshman Center Luis Navarrete (6) pushes the ball forward against an Elgin Community College defender in vor since they were already round one of the Region IV playoffs. The Cyclones loss this game 0-1 ending their season. [Mike Frederiksen] up 1-0,” said coach Chuck Bales. “They were able to

By Frank Gogola Cyclones lost 0-1 to the Elgin against the Spartans on Sept. pack the box and focus on deStaff Writer Community College Spartans 25, Wednesday’s game would fense the rest of the game”. in the Round of 16 on Wednes- be the second meeting of the Although the Cyclones got In what would become their day, Oct. 24 at Moraine Valley. season between these two better as the game went on, final game of the season, the After playing a 2-2 tie teams. they could never get behind

the Elgin defense and get the ball into the back of the net.

“We sat back waiting for Elgin to make a move, but we picked up the pressure and intensity in the second half,” said Bales. “We did everything we could out there, but I honestly believe the better team won today”.

The Cyclones’ season, can be defined by multiple injuries and a lack of depth. “Despite having a couple quality players, we struggled with our lack of depth,” said Bales.

“With a small roster, a little disturbance such as an injury can really throw you off your game.”

Despite their season ending early, the team always looks on the positive side.

“We had a great group of guys who were close and established camaraderie with each other throughout the season. In the end, we know that we always gave a 100% effort,” said Coach Bales.

Frank Gogola can be contacted at gogolaf@student.morainevalley. edu.

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2012 Global Election Lecture

By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor

On Nov. 6 millions of Americans will vote for the President of the United States. In addition to the U.S. Presidential election, Congressional and Senatorial elections, over a dozen elections will take place around the world.

Moraine Valley’s Coordinator for Global and Diversity Education, Kevin Navratil, speaks with students about the upcoming elections and the impact each country’s election will have on the U.S. in the future. Navratil and his students spoke with Moraine students about major world-wide elections and the process pertaining thereto.

“The Global Election lecture is a great opportunity to explore dozens of elections around the world,” said Navratil.

Navratil explained in the beginning of his lecture the two major electoral processes. First, the processes that is known as an electoral democracy, which is free, fair and allows for multiple parties and candidates to run for office. Second, is a process known as a liberal democracy, which protects civil liberties and allows for a structured election. Both processes fall under Freedom House and are linked to economic freedom.

“In many counties that have elections

Students, faculty and staff enjoy the 2012 Global Election Lecture. Professor Kevin Navratil spoke to students about over a dozen global elections and the different political processes at work in each of the countries. [Josh Hoppenrath] there’s still violations of civil liberties or they lack that true electoral competition,” said Navratil.

Counties such as Russia and Belarus hold elections, however, civil liberties are not protected and those who violate their country’s laws are open to litigation. Navratil mentioned that a group of

Russians who were incarcerated after a controversial performance which took place in a Russian church.

In addition to Russia and Belarus, counties such as Egypt, South Korea, France, Mexico and the United States were discussed during the lecture. In a democratic society, there are two differ-

ent types of systems; first, the presidential system, such as the United States; and second, the parliamentary system such as Canada’s system In the United States, as most Americans know, there is a separation of powers and what is commonly known ELECTIONS | page 12

‘The Ides of March’ sell out Menker Theater

By Zach Siemsen Staff Writer The Dorothy Menker theater presented the sold out show “The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik,” performing two sets: the first one acoustic and the second electric.

The Ides of March, a local homegrown band, formed in 1964 in Berwyn, Illinois. They were four school boys on their guitars and drums.

Dreams would lead then to gain platinum hits and Grammy awards.

Jim Peterik, lead vocals and guitar, rose to the top in the 1980’s with his band Survivor’s top hit “Eye of the Tiger”, and also co-wrote the .38 Special “Hold on Loosely.”

Peterik eventually returned back home in 1990 to regroup with his homegrown band from high school, The Ides of March.

With their signature horn riff and opening line for their top hit “Vehicle,” “I’m a friendly stranger in the black sedan.”

The Ides of March continue to please audiences and usually sell the venue out. Larry Millas jams the bass guitar, Bob Bergland, on saxophone and brass, and Mike Borch on the

drums.

Peterik and each member contribute vocals to almost every song, while accompanied by their recognizable brass section. Dave Stahlber plays trombone, Tim Bales wails on the trumpet, Steve Eisen croons on saxophone and jams percussion, and Scott May - Hammond plays on the organ and keyboards.

This partnership of band mates would withstand the test of time; they have remained together for fortyeight years now, while continuing to transcend the trends and stay true to their roots.

The Ides opened with a melodic flute and percussion introduction as Peterik, in his purple leather suit, proceeded to the stage.

The lights combed over a full house as many attendees sat eager to see a classic favorite.

The Ides two sets consisted of their three decades of music along with Peterik’s catalog of collaborations and platinum hits.

The first set was an acoustic “unplugged” session where you heard some of Ides tunes that aren’t usually on the set list, then they plugged in IDES | page 12

Jim Peterik shreds on his purple Gibson guitar while the Ides of March lead the show with their signature sound and classic riffs. [Erica Sinnott]

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National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

By Maria Villafana Staff Writer Every year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Americans commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration pays tribute to the cultures, histories and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Sept. 1 is significant because Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua honor their independence. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Moraine Valley students were part of the remembrance of this festivity by joining various activities that occurred on campus. The Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) hosted a piñata workshop on Oct. 17 in U209 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.

President of ALAS Yesenia Ortiz, and Vice Presdident Roxana Sanchez took charge in explaining to students the steps necessary to create a piñata. For most of the scholars present, constructing a piñata was novel. All the essential materials were provided by ALAS. ALAS members noted how piñatas are an important part of Mexican cul-

National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off at Moraine Valley on Sept. 15 and went through Oct. 15. [Mike Frederiksen] ture as they are an indispensable part of many parties and celebrations. These colorful ancient containers date back to Europe in the fourteenth century, when Italians sought after the idea of breaking a container filled with treats.

The Spanish brought the tradition to Mexico where it began as a religious practice to pay tribute to respective deities. Today the piñata has lost most of its religious character.

Another event offered to Moraine

Valley students in commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month was the panel presentation: “Shades of Latinas.” It was hosted on Oct. 24 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.

Spokeswomen Arlene de la Paz, Alex Elvira, Rebecca Ramirez and Camila Ochoa made up the panel. Several important issues were discussed at this event, including views on Spanish language, economy, and the success rate among Hispanic and Latin women.

The fundamental question addressed to the audience was what the pan ethnic term Hispanic/Latino represents.

According to the Pew Hispanic Center, in 1976 this designation was given to “Americans who identify themselves as being of Spanish speaking background and trace their origin or descent from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America and other Spanish speaking countries.”

This label had to be generated by the U.S. Congress for the purpose of collection and analysis of data for this specific ethnic group.

Without a doubt, during National Hispanic Heritage Month Moraine Valley students were acquainted with Latin culture, expressions and customs. This provided a deeper insight into Latin ethnicity at the Moraine Campus through several activities and discussions.

In addition to introducing National Hispanic Heritage Month to Moraine Valley, ALAS invites students to a Day of the Dead Buffet taking place on Oct. 31 in the U building. Entrance is $5 and the majority of the proceeds will benefit autism fighting charities.

Maria Villafana can be conacted at villafanam@student.morainevalley.edu.

Pumpkin contest takes over the library

By William Barker Views Editor The annual pumpkin carving contest is being held in the library. The only rule for submission to the contest is “no carving” the pumpkins, so they will stay fresh.

With an eclectic group of clubs and staff associations donating to the cause it’s pleasant to see the creativity of the surroundings at Moraine Valley in bloom as the trees lose their leaves for the coming season.

The pumpkins have been available for purchase this year at a beginning price of ten dollars. The voting involves a donation of 25 cents per vote or 5 votes for every dollar with the proceeds benefiting the Library Scholarship Fund.

“Corn-federates in the Attic” was titled as a reference to the Horwitz book Confederates in the Attic. The pumpkin was placed atop a makeshift scarecrow created from burlap wrapped around what one would assume to be branches from the campus itself putting forth a home grown feel if one were to observe the details of the work put forth in the largest display on the presented circuit.

GLOW presented a colorful display as per their usual style. The jubilee of gourds was painted in extravagant shades of the rainbow with two borders fastened in the image of clouds. Their

place was entitled “Pumpkin for Equality” to show their proud stance on open mindedness and acceptance in all forms of social context.

The librarians reenacted a scene from the popular game “Angry Birds” with a title of the same name.

Complete with green painted pumpkins of several sizes balanced on a collection of popular novels of more recent release in order to encourage reading. The largest of the pumpkins was The 2012 Pumpkin Carving contest will conclude on Oct. 25, after students cast their vote for the best painted red to reprepumpkin at Moraine Valley. [Michael Frederiksen] sent the bird ammunition. of cheese and rodents congregating The winners of the competition The recreation therapy group put on the tall but rather slim temporary will be announced Oct. 25. Voting for forth a pumpkin entitled “Give a Hoot” boarding of a family of mice, it’s clear to the crowd favorite lasts from Oct. 22 with the obvious intention of coaxing see that there was a significant amount through Oct. 24 at 9 p.m. The display donations. An owl face was painted on of polish in the nooks and crannies of will remain until Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. It’s and feathers were applied graciously the humble abode. Down to the details sure to be a spectacle throughout its completing the wing span of about two of the mice hanging to and from the time at Moraine Valley. feet. enticing scenery, the group effort was The leader as of Tuesday, Oct. 23 was a deserving leader from first glance to William Barker can be contacted at views@ the “Mouse Motel.” With an abundance thorough inspection. mvccglacier.com.

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Candidate Profile: Ricardo Fernandez

By Phillip A. Bianco News Editor

Ricardo Fernandez is running in the upcomming race for Senate. Fernandez spoke with Moraine student earlier this year before primary voting. [Jessica Rachoisiu]

Fran Hurley is running to become your state representative for the thirty-fifth district, which contains much of Moraine Valley’s district. Hurley refused to be interviewed for this article.

Her staff claimed that she didn’t have the time.

Hurley, a Democrat, has run essentially unopposed since her opponent Steve Williams dropped out in July.

Enter Dr. Ricardo Fernandez, a political novice from Orland Park.

Fernandez, a Republican, is a physical therapist. He has taught at Governors State University and Northwestern University.

Fernandez was defeated by Barbara Bellar in the primary election to become the Republican nominee for state Senator of the eighteenth district last spring.

Fernandez never planned on running this time around. “Steve Williams was the representative candidate and he dropped out of the race in July. I wasn’t planning on running, but then the party leaders came to me. I eventually decided to put my neck on the line and go for it.”

Fernandez is a conservative Republican. He believes in family values and small government. He is pro-life, (he is against the right to have an abortion except in cases of rape and incest) and he strongly believes in the Second Amendment.

“I’m for smaller government and Hurley is for larger government. She likes the status-quo, she likes what is happening in Springfield. I think their spending too much,” said Fernandez.

Fernandez signed a pledge to repeal the Quinn tax raises that went into effect in 2011.

Fernandez explained why he believes high taxes are bad for the economy, “people are going across the border to start businesses, so were loosing jobs. Unemployment is still 9.1% in Illinois. I think we need a friendlier environment.”

Fernandez supports lowering the personal income tax to 3.5%. Further, he wants to lower the corporate tax rate to under 7%.

When asked whether or not this was the responsible thing to do considering the states current budget situation, Fernandez responded by affirming and expanding on his ideas.

“If you lower the corporate tax burden, people will open a business. The more people that open businesses, the more people you will have employed, and the more that will be paying taxes,” said Fernadez. “I believe that by lowering the unemployment rate by 3% to 4% that will bring in a lot of revenue for the state.”

Fernandez is also a strong proponent of a balanced budget. When asked how to solve the states budget woes he responded, “there are a lot of little things we can do, I think it’s the mentality in Springfield, they see the money come in and they have it go out just as fast, “explained Fernandez.

Fernandez addressed the critical issue of pensions in Illinois. “Were going to have to take some drastic steps that are going to affect people that paid their pensions on time. Were going to have to cap how much people can get out of their pensions, limit the cost of living adjustments, and look into fraud. The money just isn’t there,” said Fernandez.

Fernandez suggested lowering the workers compensation and passing lawsuit abuse reform.

When asked about healthcare, the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) specifically, Fernandez said, “a lot of things in this bill are a problem, some things are good. Staying on your parents insurance until your 26, I don’t have a problem with that. I do have a problem with all the fraud and waste that’s in the bill.”

Fernandez also talked about the need to control the price of Medicaid, “We have to make sure that people are eligible for Medicaid.”

Fernandez attended Moraine Valley at one point. He remains a strong advocate of low cost community colleges and getting a college education.

Gambling has been an issue on many voters’ minds. Governor Pat Quinn – a Democrat – vetoed a plan to allow new casinos in the state of Illinois. Quinn believed the new casinos would invite corruption and crime into the state.

Fernandez agreed with the governor decisions on this issue.

Fernandez is a strong supporter of concealed carry in Illinois, the only state in the country that doesn’t currently allow its citizens to carry a weapon.

“Criminals are criminals. They don’t abide by laws. You can write as many laws as you want, your still not going to stop the criminals from getting guns,” argued Fernandez.

Fernandez knows that he is currently a long shot, but that hasn’t stopped him from giving his all. He says that if he is elected he will be an independent voice in Springfield.

“I walk my district and I have a pretty good understanding of what’s bothering the people. That will be my priority. I will work with democrats and republicans, but I’m going to stick to my principles,” said Fernandez in closing.

Phillip A. Bianco can be contacted at news@mvccglacier.com.

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Alumnus now professional journalist

By Anne Parker Editorial Assistant Juliette Beaulieu, a former editor for The Glacier, has achieved her career goal by becoming a professional journalist. Beaulieu was a student at Moraine Valley from Fall 2004 to Fall 2006.

Beaulieu received her Bachelor’s in journalism with a minor in anthropology from Eastern Illinois University where she also worked on the student newspaper.

Upon entering Moraine Valley, Beaulieu had a different career path in mind. At first Beaulieu wanted to study biology or a related science. After joining The Glacier, however, Beaulieu’s career focus changed.

“I started thinking I might study biology, but ended up pursuing journalism,” said Beaulieu. “There were stacks of Glacier newspapers in all the buildings, and since I was an on-campus student and longtime newspaper reader I picked them up to read,” said Beaulieu.

After being a longtime reader of The Glacier, Beaulieu applied and began working as a reporter. Beaulieu wanted to work as a copy editor, but without the experience needed to work as an editor, Beaulieu took the challenging role of reporter.

“I wanted to be a copy editor, but

ELECTIONS | page 1 as checks and balances. In the United States the president oversees the executive branch. In a parliamentary system, the prime minister, chancellor, or whichever title is delegated to the high office, oversees both the executive and legislative branches.

A presidential system is broken into three separate but equal branches; the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. In the United States, the executive branch is overseen by the president, vice president, and cabinet members made up of executive departments and agencies. Our second branch, the legislative branch is comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Lastly, the judicial branch is comprised of the court system and recognizes the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land.

As a way to ensure that no branch become too powerful, as the case in a parliamentary system, a system of checks and balances forces each branch to work collaboratively to ensure equal powers of each branch.

Navratil spoke about the United States government, mentioning that there are 435 members of the House, 100 members of the Senate, and 1 president, which leads to “gridlock,” and deters the passing of laws and regulations.

Criticizing the presidential system,

the current editor-in-chief, Kevin Kenealy said I had to get some reporting experience first,” said Beaulieu.

Upon working for The Glacier as a reporter, it was very difficult for Beaulieu to stay the position. Beaulieu’s passion was copy editing, page layouts, and a more design-orientated type of position.

“I realized pretty quickly that I did not enjoy being a reporter and wasn’t too great at it, either. But I loved copy editing and page design. I remember many of my front pages,” said Beaulieu.

After working through the ranks, in 2006, Beaulieu became editor-in-chief of The Glacier. There is no doubt that working on the Glacier helped Beaulieu to achieve her goal of working as a professional journalist.

“I’m glad I got the chance to learn front-page design as news editor at The Glacier. It’s still what I’m doing, and it’s still what I love,” said Beaulieu.

Currently, Beaulieu is a designer and copy editor of the Northwest Herald publication, the DeKalb Daily Chronicle. Beaulieu began working at Northwest Herald in August 2011. In her role as a designer and copy editor, Beaulieu is responsible for many aspects of the newspaper.

“I copy edit, design, write headlines, nag reporters on deadlines, and occa-

Navratil mentioned that with a parliamentary system elected officials are held responsible and are reminded of their responsibility since elections are held on an at-will or flexible basis.

“One of the problems these checks and balances creates is when one office holder executes the laws or signs bills proposed by Congress into law, and you have a different branch, the legislative branch that proposes legislation and it can cause gridlock, which is what we have in the United States,” said Navratil.

Navratil sites that in the last calendar year, only 192 laws have been passed, most of which are simply renaming post offices. In addition to a plethora of powers, checks and balances, and political allegiances, the United States is unable to pass laws due to special interest groups and other regulations that are hard to overturn by one branch of government.

At the conclusion of the lecture, Navratil spoke about many current evolvements around the world, such as removing Muammar Gaddafi and other political leaders from power. At the tailend of the presentation, Navratil had one of his comparative government students, Brian Tompkins, speak about South Korea. Tompkins spoke about the current state of the economy, the election process in South Korea, and the conflicts with North Korea.

sionally make really cool graphics, which is my favorite part of the job,” said Beaulieu.

In addition to working for the DeKalb Daily Chronicle, Beaulieu is working for Shaw Media, which is the parent company to the Northwest Herald.

“I now work for Shaw Media in Former editor-in-chief, Juliette Beaulieu, now works as a jourCrystal Lake rather nalist at Northwest Herald publications. [Juliette Beaulieu] than one paper because our copy desk produces three love for journalism. papers,” said Beaulieu. “Working at the “Honestly, if you don’t love journalNorthwest Herald I’m learning more ism at the really low-paid Glacier level, about working in a competitive media find another career,” said Beaulieu. market. My first job was in Lynchburg, “This is a tough job, and you have to Va., which doesn’t have much media have a passion for it to keep going. But competition for the daily paper. The if you do love it, stick with it. There’s Chicago market involves a lot more a whole community of journalists out drive to pick up market share and be there who’ll understand you and supthe first to break news.” port you. Also, there’s usually free pizWhile working at The Glacier, Beau- za at the office on election night.” lieu learned a lot about working as a Beaulieu will continue to work as reporter, designer, and copy editor. a designer and copy editor and hopes During her time at The Glacier, Beau- that one day she will move up in her lieu was able to learn many of the skills career and become a managing editor. she uses in her career.

In her current role, Beaulieu has the “I always check the spelling of names same responsibilities as a managing while reporting. And do it soon, since editor. Hopefully, Beaulieu will continif you forget it’s embarrassing to have ue to impress her editors and continue to call back and ask,” said Beaulieu. to work in the field she love so much.

With the job of a journalist, BeauBeaulieu is the type of journalist lieu reminds others that the work is who will continue to make the newsnever done, but does include a lot of paper worth reading and continue to great benefits. Beaulieu is very happy provide newsworthy stories to local with her decision to become a journal- Chicagoland newspapers. ist as opposed to a biologist. Working at The Glacier was one of the stepping Anne Parker can be contacted at parkerstones that showed Beaulieu her true a3student.morainevalley.edu.

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Sweetest Day brings students together Saturday, October 20. There were two main features in for the event.

First, Moraine Valley had events for single students and a second set of events for couples at Moraine.

When talking to Student Life employee, Patrick Gallagher, about the Sweetest Day events, Gallagher said the event is to, “find love in Student Life.” That seemed to fit in perfectly with the event.

For the single students, there was a speed-dating event. Ten contestants consisting of five guys and five girls were given a minute to ask questions to their perspective partner.

Each contestant asked questions about the other person’s work, religion, family-life, and questions about the other person’s favorite Students enjoying the Sweetest Days events at Moraine Valley. Students were able to meet pastime. After becoming acquaintnew people and grow closer to friends. [Mike Fredriksen] ed with the other person, students asked more in-depth questions and States. It is held on the third Saturday some exchanged contact informaBy Erica Sinnott in October. The purpose of Sweetest tion.

Staff Writer Day is to give small presents to the

For couples in attendance, person you love. there was a “how well do you know Sweetest Day is a holiday mainly On Thursday, October 18 and Fri- your partner event.” Couples were celebrated in the Great Lakes region day October 19, Student Life hosted asked such questions as “When and and parts of the Northeast United an event for Sweetest Day, which is on where was your first date?” “What is

your partner’s favorite color?” and “What is your partner’s favorite animal?” While some answers were spot on, others couldn’t be further from the truth.

Michael Hund, one of the couples in attendance, said, “You get to learn more about your significant other that no ordinary couple would ask. I never would have thought to ask what celebrity couple we were most like.”

For students at this event, it was obvious they were having a good time. Some students who watched the couples had a great time seeing what one thought of the other. One watching the event even wound up being the master of ceremonies in the next round.

On Friday, October 26, students who won the event will be treated to a catered luncheon provided by Student Life. This event was a way to help couple become closer to one another and help single students make some new friends and possibly have someone to dress up with and enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Erica Sinnott can be contacted at sinnotte@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Haunts for Hunger scares away hunger this fall

Haunts for Hunger is a local non-profit founded by Thomas Kramer that helps provde food for individuals who are in need of assistance. [Thomas Kramer]

By Fallon Sweeney Entertainment Editor “Haunts Against Hunger” is celebrating 4 years of scaring off hunger in the Chicagoland area.

Started by photographer and horror aficionado Thomas Kramer, “Haunts Against Hunger” has been working in the shadows helping to provide to those who cannot provide for themselves. As Kramer puts it, “The organization is not political, not ethical, it’s about helping people get food in their stomachs.” The best thing about the program is “being able to take something and put a positive spin on it. And to top it off, that positive spin is benefiting an organization.”

Haunts Against Hunger (HAH) focuses on yard haunts, haunt attractions, and special events around the Halloween season. Every location is fitted with some sort of collection container for nonperishable goods to be dropped off.

The Haunts Against Hunger movement is supported by Haunted Trails in Burbank and stretches far outside of the Chicagoland community. The Plum House of Horrors in Los Angeles ran by producer Jason Plum (Paranormal Activity and executive producer of Sinister) contributes to the organization.

Recently, the organization has found help in humanitarian Linda Blair (The Exorcist). Linda Blair and Thomas Kramer met through arrangements made at a theater Kramer works as photographer for. Through time, the two formed an unusual friendship.

Kramer told us, “She’s a huge animal rights activist as well as a huge humanitarian.” Linda Blair told Kramer that she was tired of only being remem-

bered for her role in “The Exorcist.”

After meeting together, the humanitarian decided to become the “celebrity mouthpiece” for HAH. Linda Blair also has an organization of her own called Worldheart which focuses on animal rights. It was Blair’s suggestion to begin collecting animal food alongside human food. Kramer said, “We’re finding that with a lot of the food pantries, animal food goes off the shelves quicker than the human food does.”

Kramer holds an annual “yard haunt” of his own, which has grown to almost urban-legend status. Monsters and ghouls from film favorites flank his yard attracting the attention of passersby as well as neighbors and Halloween fanatics alike that flock to his Palos Heights home.

As Thomas Kramer describes it, “It’s just a matter of getting involved with your community and having some Halloween fun with it. More importantly, keep it in your community, keep it at your local food bank level.”

Originally the organization collected food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, but members found that it had little impact on residents in need in their own communities. So why use a middleman? Kramer reminds us, “Not only are we collecting human food, but animal food as well!”

Every year the HAH community holds a Haunts Against Hunger Awareness March in Worth. HAH members march through Worth escorted by the police and the LasRyds Hearse Club and will be joined by members of the Alan B. Shepard High School Band. This year’s march takes place on Sunday, Oct 28.

HAH is open to new members interested in setting up their own “haunts” or special events. Food drive locations

determine which local food pantry will benefit from the food donations.

Those interested in joining the team should go to Haunts Against Hun-

ger’s website for more information.

Fallon Sweeney can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.

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Athletics bowl for trip to Spain

By Kevin Coyne Features Editor

On Friday, Nov. 30, MVCC Athletics will hold a bowling fundraiser to help send the women’s volleyball and men’s soccer teams to Spain.

Cyclone Candle Light Bowl, Valencia will feature bowling, food, a cash bar, and raffles.

Cyclone Candle Light Bowl is a fundraiser to help send the Cyclones to Spain.

While abroad, the Cyclones will compete against some of the top international talent. By attending the fundraiser, Moraine Valley students will help bring international attention to Moraine Valley and Moraine’s athletics.

Each athlete who will compete in Spain will not only represent Moraine Valley Community College, but each Cyclone competing will represent the United States. By sending the Cyclones to Spain, Moraine Valley will showcase the talent of our Cyclones and illustrate the level of competition in the U.S. community college conference.

Although other local community colleges will be attending the tournament in Spain, Moraine Valley is one of the favorites to take compete at the highest level. Throughout this semester The Glacier has covered the Cyclones and with an impressive record, they will have a chance to showcase their talents against a different style of play and international rules.

In addition to simply competing against international competition, the Cyclones are able to learn about the Spanish culture and will be able to see how their beloved game is played in a different country. International play is one of the best learning experiences an athlete could possibly gain while competing in college athletics. Your support will help the Cyclones compete against international play, learn a different style of gameplay and learn about a different culture.

Cyclone Candle Light Bowl, Valencia will take place at Oak Forest Bowl, located on 15240 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest 60452. Tickets for the event are $30 per person, which includes bowling shoes. This fundraiser Haunts for Hunger is a local non-profit that helps bring will help send the Cy- awareness and funds for individuals who are in need of clones to Spain and comfinancial assistance. [Jonathan Keelty] pete against international competition. Come out and join your bylskim4@morainevalley.edu or call Cyclones for a night of bowling, fun, and 708.974.5374. prizes.

For tickets and information, contact Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at social@ Mary in the Athletics Dept. at przy- mvccglacier.edu.

STUDENT CLUBS 24 Karat Dance Team Contact Adrienne Stewart at 974-5478.

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Legoland’s Adults-Only Event

By Kevin M. Coyne Features Editor For one night only, Legoland Discovery Center Chicago will host the first ever adults-only event for individuals (18 +) to enjoy a Halloween-themed Lego party. On Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Streets of Woodfield, located in Schaumburg, Ill. Admission price is $19 and includes unlimited access to Legoland Discovery Center Chicago, an advanced model builder workshop, Halloweenthemed speed build and creative challenges, costume contests, and Kingdom Quest Laser Ride high score challenge.

“I’m very excited for the event. We are able to cater to adults and create without children being present and it’s going to be so much fun. We are going to work on more advanced creations even though some of the builders may be novice builders,” said Lego Master Model Builder, Andrew Johnson.

This event is designed to bring likeminded individuals together to mingle.

Legoland Discovery Center Chicago will be transformed into an adult’s playground for one night and help spark

individuals’ creative expression.

For years Lego has entertained millions of Americans, this year Lego will aim to bring the Halloween spirit to life for adults who’ve long stopped going trick-or-treating.

This year’s adults-only party is expected to draw hundreds of Lego enthusiasts in addition to adults who have a creative genius just waiting to be released.

Legoland Discovery Center Chicago’s Master Model Builder, Andrew Johnson, 23, is the youngest master model builder and will be attending the event. In the United States, only 4 individuals hold the title of Lego master model builder, Johnson, being the youngest of the four will help adults create marvelous Lego-creations.

“This is going to be a great event and we are going to be able to bring out a lot of creative Lego creations.

Although there may be some novice builders, with the adults-only event we are able to work on more advanced creations,” said Johnson.

According to a report by National Public Radio, Johnson’s title was acquired after he created a half-foot rep-

Moraine’s students and staff watch and discuss the 2012 Presidential debate on Oct. 3 at Moraine’s Business and Conference Center. [Public Communications, Inc.] lica of Transformer Optimus Prime.

Johnson reportedly used tens of thousands of Legos to create the masterpiece.

This event will prove to be the start of an amazing event for Legoland Discovery Center Chicago.

“A lot of the attractions are more for children and this is an opportunity

to appeal to adults who are Lego enthusiasts. Right now the park is covered in Halloween-themed decorations. We have tons of attractions and with this event, our hope is to cater to adults and have a ton of fun,” said Johnson.

Kevin M. Coyne can be contacted at social@mvccglacier.com.

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Entertainment

Fallon Sweeney Entertainment Editor entertainment@mvccglacier.com

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‘Useless the Flowers’ comes to Moraine Valley

By Joshua Johnson Staff Writer Death is an inevitable part of life. Try as we might, we cannot stop its course.

We can, however, through artistic endeavors, capture a moment that lasts longer than any one life possibly could.

Recently, on Oct. 18, 2012, the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery featured a new art installation. The title of the exhibit is “Useless The Flowers” by Lisa Bulawsky. Bulawsky is a seasoned artist and has done a variety of shows.

Her current work is inspired by current events (often the passing of a well-known person such as Steve Jobs) and personal memories.

Her work hopes to capture the memories of life. Memory is a powerful thing.

Her works seems to invoke a sense of surrealism that will leave you in a state of awe.

The artist released a statement of her work. “In my work I expose, satirize and pick at the scab of culture by examining the people and events that shape it. I try to grapple with universal and unanswerable questions about what it is to be human . . . My recent research has focused on the reciprocal influence

of culture on the individual through history and memory.”

When one walks into the show, many things seem to stand out at once.

To the left of the entrance is a large drawing. It is has an odd shape and is covered in many eyes; it also contains several small distorted faces.

These faces also appear as photographs on a table. They represent a moment in time, half in half out.

Bullawsky also mentioned that she had used some of them in previous work that included a video of them.

Eyes were also featured in many of the works. They invoke a sense of being watched and they seem to inspire deep thought. After all, the eyes are thought to be windows to the soul.

Two other pieces that stood out were a large face-like image held on a board and an odd monster like drawing. The face was reminiscent of the memorial used for Kim Jong-Li. On the back of this piece was a list of many famous and well known people who had died in recent years.

The next piece was a large drawing. It featured an odd creature in the shape of an iPod. It had a red cord around the front and monster-like feet.

It also had a rainbow rectangular block beneath one of its feet. This piece was inspired by the passing of Steve Jobs; the rainbow represents the light from which he stood a upon.

The overall feeling was tremendous and many people came out to enjoy this show.

The show will be up until Nov. 10, 2012.

The artist is currently serving as the Director of Island Lisa Bulawsky uses mixed media to create unique artwork which Press and the is not only pleasing to the eye but meaningful. [Erica Sinnott] Area Coordinator for Printmaking at the Sam Fox School abulawsky.com. of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joshua Johnson can be contacted at johnFor more of her work visit www.lis- sonj758@student.morainevalley.

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Mika returns with ‘The Origin of Love’

Mika mixes upbeat and slow songs.

[Casablanca, Barclay]

By Kevin Quin Staff Writer In order to survive in the gritty music industry, it’s important for artists to be diverse and experiment with their sound in order to keep fans on

their toes.

This is exactly what Mika did on his latest album titled, “The Origin of Love.” Known for his theatrical, bubbly pop sound, the British singer-songwriter latches away from what his fans are used to hearing and indulges in a more simple pop sound on this album, which was released Tuesday, Oct. 16.

For those who aren’t familiar with Mika, he debuted in 2007 with his first album, “Life in Cartoon Motion,” which sold a groundbreaking 5.6 million copies worldwide. Then in 2009 he released his second album, “The Boy Who Knew Too Much,” which pleased fans and critics alike sharing the same success as his debut. Now back for a third time, Mika hopes to capture his audience by taking on a new sound.

After the release of those studio albums, Mika has toured the world three times to promote his music, playing

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sold out shows to crowds of hundreds of thousands. After making music and travelling the globe, Mika took a break from the limelight to focus on other things.

“I was a bit lost and I’d worked backto-back on my last two records - stuff that I’d been working on for years. I then toured incessantly, so I ran completely out of steam”, the singer explained his three-year absence in an interview with Digital Spy. During that time he began working on “The Origin of Love” and found himself creating an album with a new sound.

“It’s a serious album, but still has the boppy, happy tunes”, Mika explained the new sound for his album. He also described the album as being “more simplistic pop, stripped-down and less layered than the last one.”

Upon first listen, the beginning tracks on the album have a very light

and refreshing sound. Laced with electro-synths and raw vocals, Mika’s voice blends well with the contemporary tunes creating catchy choruses that are easy to sing along to.

“The Origin of Love” also has slow to midtempo ballads with pianos. Mika wails about heartbreak and other love themes. A standout track on the album is “Celebrate”, produced by Grammy award-winning artist Pharell Williams. This track boasts heavy bass and drums, 80’s synths, and processed vocals you’re most likely to hear on Top 40 radio.

Whether you’re in the mood for a club-banger, a mellow, mid-tempo, hippy-esque guitar track, or a soft and slow ballad, there is something on “The Origin of Love” for you.

Kevin Quin can be contacted at quink@student.morainevalley.edu.

Swift’s latest effort is ‘Red’ hot

By Michael Cotter Staff Writer

Ellison Oswalt investigates the dark history behind the family who once inhabited his home and the brutal story behind their muders. [Summit Entertainment]

By Anthony Francis Staff Writer When you enter a place that is supposedly haunted, a place where horrific events unfolded- there is an unnatural stillness. As if the structure is holding it’s breath in anticipation for something to occur.

These are feelings that are invoked while watching “Sinister.” The film stars Ethan Hawke (“Daybreakers”2009) who plays Ellison Oswalt, a true crime novelist in search of his next bestseller after a long literary dryspell.

In an attempt to inspire himself, he moves into his subjects’ house: a scene of a family hanging and a daughter’s disappearance. As he begins unloading the moving van and placing items into the attic, he finds a mysterious box labeled “home movies” containing reels of film and a projector.

Wondering to himself as to how the police missed this, he naturally sets up the projector to see whom these “home movies” are about. To his horror and surprise, the first reel he watches titled “hanging with the

family” is a voyeuristic viewpoint of the previous tenants of his new home at play on a normal summer day that cuts to their execution.

As the story progresses things start to literally go bump in the night and Ellison isn’t sure if it is the stress of the new book that’s doing this to him or the spirits of the dead.

As he watches more of the films he starts to see a reoccurring symbol and a shadowy figure that are in all of the clips. He starts to believe they are the key to these horrible acts, so he enlists the help of a deputy and a local college professor to start putting together the pieces of this mystery.

Many jumps, jolts, and scares are to be had. This movie was entrancing, nail biting, and creepy.

The pacing was excellent, the visual effects are wonderfully done, there was a constant feeling of suspense throughout and the ending was surprising.

This movie will get your attention and never let go.

Anthony Francis can be contacted at francisa9@student.morainevalley.edu.

Taylor Swift’s newest album, “Red,” was released Monday, Oct. 22 worldwide. The fourth album in the country superstar’s career contains an edgier, riskier, and more unique side of Taylor than has ever been shown before.

This sixteen-tracked album, including such hit singles as “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, went to number 1 in 31 countries on the first day of its release.

On this album, Swift, 22, sheds her pop and country sound and takes some risks playing with studio effects, like dub-step and auto-tune. Swift takes a unique approach in her writing, exposing her audience to a side of Swift that hasn’t really been seen before. Though she doesn’t completely loose her roots, some tracks on the new album that would be expected from Swift are: “I Almost Do”, “Sad, Beautiful, Tragic”, and “Begin Again.”

This album, unlike Swift’s three preceding albums, contains songs with a more dance-like undertone like “Starlight” and “22.” These songs in particular contain upbeat melodies that you would expect to hear on the radio from Katy Perry, Cher Lloyd, or Jessie J with a beat that you can’t help but to move to.

Swift added more emotion, not just to her lyrics, but to her music as well. A prime example of this is in the song “I Knew You Were Trouble.” In this song,

Taylor Swift turns over a new leaf with her newest realese. [Big Machine] Swift talks about how she knows the man she’s falling for is nothing but bad for her but even knowing this she can’t resist him causing her to be incredibly frustrated and the situation she put herself in. To show this sheer self-rage she added a dub-step bass break in the song she screams “Oh! Oh! Trouble trouble trouble trouble.”

Though Swift doesn’t have songs similar to beloved preceding hits like “Our Song” or “You Belong With Me,” we can’t expect a growing woman to have the same views on life and love as she did when she was sixteen. With influences from Katy Perry, Florence and the Machine, Fun, Cher Lloyd, Bruno Mars and others, “Red” has a very eclectic mix of songs, which will have a track for most music-lovers and will be another gem in Swift’s crown.

Michael Cotter can be contacted at cotterm5@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Oremus presents ‘Eclectic Flute Concert’

By Catherine Drury Staff Writer Audiences were blown away by the wind, percussion and bass talent shown at The Eclectic Flute Concert at Moraine Valley’s Oremus Theater.

The unusual concert was held on the evening of Friday, Oct. 19 in the Fine and Performing Arts Center’s Oremus Theatre.

The audience was packed with every last chair taken. Luckily, more could be brought in to accommodate the large crowd of eager listeners.

Waiting in anticipation, many were not exactly sure what would be presented to them and were mostly only somewhat confident about two things: there would be some sort of music and, of course, the flutes.

The thoughts of the moments before the concert began were described well by one Music Appreciation course student, Drenika Lewis.

Lewis attended in order to write a review for a class project. “I am expecting it to be pretty interesting. I am kind of excited for this and I can guess that the [performers] are excited too, you know, to put this concert on and everything.”

The excitement and great turnout of people were wholly justified once the director, Tammi Carlson, addressed the audience. The enthusi-

flutists, two percussionists, a clarinetist and one bass guitar player) arranged themselves from those playing the higher part of a piece closer to stage right and those playing the lower part of a piece closer to stage left.

The clear organization was for the director’s benefit because after each piece was played, the musicians rearranged themselves freely for the next pieces in order to all have a chance to play different parts. This was not decided before the concert and it was The “Eclectic Flute Concert” not only featured the flute, but visually described also guitar and percussion instruments. [Khairil Zhafri] best by the director, “I know, it kind asm she displayed was attention grab- of looks like they’re playing musical bing; with that, the crowd was fixed chairs after every piece.” on her along with the musicians and In effect, it was fascinating to watch it became clear that The Eclectic Flute the musicians quickly move positions concert would most definitely be, well, and then gracefully be prepared to go eclectic. into the next piece; it really showcased The musicians (who included five their talent.

The inimitability of this concert was also present in the choice of song covers and the sometimes-humorous explanations given about them by the director.

Most of the pieces played were by composer Ricky Lombardo, who appears to have found stimulation to create in very curious sources such as driving a motor vehicle, which inspired the work “Traffic Jam.” Mentioned as a favorite by the director, due to how relatable it is, “Traffic Jam” is meant to transport the audience through the music to a night driving on the town. Stanzas represent being caught at a red light and, as you drive by, hearing music coming from a nightclub.

Another one of Lombardo’s pieces, “The Flute Garden,” was whimsically performed and was decided as a favorite from the concert by audience member Simida Lungu. Lungu shared, “I’m not really used to this kind of music, but I liked that song because it had a faster beat.”

She went on to sum up what was most likely the concluding thought for many of her fellow audience members, “I was not sure what this concert was going to be like, but I ended up really enjoying most of it.”

Catherine Drury can be contacted at druryk@student.morainevalley.edu.

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Dethklok melts faces again with ‘Dethalbum III’ trouble picturing Nathan Explosion and company tearing up the stage while their notorious fans risk life and limb for their metal experience.

Tracks such as “Killstardo Abominate” and “Impeach God” boast lyrics that stray from the normal vibe of Dethklok lyrics, exchanging humor for brutality.

Produced by William Street Records, the album is a more serious look at the

Dethkok’s fourth album brings the metal.

[Williams Street]

By Fallon Sweeney Entertainment Editor With a hit single called “I Ejaculate Fire,” Metalocalypse’s Dethklok shreds back onto the scene with their signature face-melting comedic rock.

Hide your mothers, hide your little sisters, and hide your fathers, too, for that matter. Everyone’s favorite comedic death metal band is back to wreak havoc on your eardrums. With tasty riffs ready to entice the silliest of metal heads, “Dethklok Dethalbum III” arrives just in time for the Halloween season.

This album is perfect for a good laugh over ridiculous lyrics or frightening and confusing elderly neighbors and family members.

Their third album begins appropriately with the hit single, putting fans in the mood to mosh (or just intensely head bob.) Fans of Metalocalypse will have no

IDES | continued from page 1 electric guitars and jammed the classics.

Peterik, Millas, Bergland, and Borch shared some original classics in the first session that they hadn’t played in forty years. Their folky home-style love songs and wonder tunes strummed through the air with acoustic vibrations. The crowd was mellow yet ready to partake in Peterik’s queues for sighs, laughs, or screams. Other songs included “Moon out of Phase” and “One Women Man.” These songs were early inspirations for the band.

After an intermission, The Ides returned; the electric guitars turned on and their undeniable brass section of trombones, saxophones, and trumpet horn greeted audiences. The Ides signature sound emerges. “Vehicle” drove the crowd to cheer The Ides back for an encore, where Jim Peterik and The Ides performed “Eye of the Tiger.”

Jim Peterik and The Ides of March stayed after the show to greet and meet their fans, creating a personal relationship between the band, and the people that support them.

Zach Siemsen can be contacted at siemsenz2@student.morainevalley.edu.

band most popularly known for their appearances on the Adult Swim segment of Cartoon Network.

Dethklok (and friends) will be coming to the Chicago area this Nov 16 at the Aragon Ballroom. Metal cavalries The Black Dahlia Murder, Machine Head and All That Remains will join them.

Metalocalypse will also be releasing their fourth season to DVD and Blu-ray.

A smorgasbord of special features will entail bringing a close up look at characters like Pickles and Toki Wartooth. Creators Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha spared no expense of jam-packing this DVD with features that will bring a smile to the hardest metal aficionado.

Fallon Sweeney can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.

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Ladies man Conrad brings passion to music

By Fallon Sweeney Entertainment Editor Young pop musician Conrad (formerly known as Jared Blair) left everything and everyone he knew to start the career in music he had always wanted.

At the age of eighteen, Conrad packed up all his things and moved to a brand new city: Los Angeles, city of stars. Conrad came to LA on his own with very little to speak of. He was in a place where he knew virtually no one, an experience that he describes as “interesting.”

Conrad told the Glacier he had “always wanted to work in music.” It was only a matter of time before he “had to head to LA to make that happen.”

Conrad had little time to find his place among millions of strangers. The musician repeatedly gives homage to his education (especially at his hometown public high school) and to the educators who inspired him. Educators “taught [me] a basis of what I needed to know.” Luckily, “my town started their own school with special teachers from Juliard,” At the school students received what Conrad calls “one on one attention.” The teachers he had knew he aspired towards a career in music and

were helpful in beginning his musical career.

The singer/songwriter has begun a recording label of his own after a myriad of negative experiences with other labels. Conrad describes “Volumeline,” formed in 2011.

As Conrad puts it, “Volumeline Entertainment is my company I started to release my music and run everything from. I’ve tried to base my company on positivity and giving opportunities to other people trying to make it in music, fashion, film, etc.”

After months of waiting on recording labels with little production, Blair decided to speak with friends and business contacts about what needed to be done in order to get his own label moving. Conrad describes the benefits as such: the ability to “control everything,” to make it is the “best it can be,” without having to put up with “pushing of an agenda.”

Conrad’s most recent album, called “Takeoff,” was released in 2011. He describes it as “a pop album with influences from every genre.” Songs on the album range from slow acoustic songs to songs that “will make you want to dance.”

Conrad takes inspiration from many sources; as he puts it, “everything I listen to!” When getting down to writing his songs, he asks himself what’s currently going on in his life, “what’s going on to rant about.” Personally, his life experiences come into play.

Life for the young pop sensation isn’t always easy. Plenty of hard work and struggle went into coming onto a scene where no one knew his name.

From “dealing with people who talk the talk but cannot walk the walk.” Sorting through what works and what does not is one of the hardest Conrad’s efforts to help new artists and reach out to fans has part. brought him a reputation for kindness. [Anderson Group] Conrad admits that since coming onto the music scene, life “tweets” back to his fans, giving the has changed in surprising ways big and fan base a unique sense of closeness. small. From being recognized in public Those interested can find the celebrity to on the Internet, Conrad has become under the username @Thatkidconrad. a recognizable face, especially in the LA area.

Fallon Sweeney can be contacted at enterA regular Twitter user, Conrad often tainment@mvccglacier.com.

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Affleck’s latest ‘Argo’ ‘Wallflower’ comes to the silver screen When the CIA finds out that the six have escaped and are hiding, they try to figure out ways to rescue them.

Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with the plan to pretend to be a movie crew/production team for a Ben Afleck’s “Argo” tells the story of the Iran Hostage Crisis. sci-fi rip off of “Star [Warner Bros] Wars.”

Mendez’s boss Jack O’ Donnell (BryBy Ania Tomaszewski an Cranston) christens the plan as “the Staff Writer best bad idea we have.” However, they Ben Afleck’s “Argo” comes to the need more help to make the scheme screen as an intense, riveting, and ac- more realistic, so they call in movie tion filled script. Based on a true story, make-up artist John Chambers (John the movie tells the tale of six people Goodman) and movie producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin). held hostage in Iran during the 1970’s.

Bryan Cranston, with his few lines, “Argo” is based on the life of Tony brings wit to the script while John Mendez, a CIA agent played by Ben Affleck. The movie begins with Iranian Goodman and Alan Arkin bring comedy.

“Argo” has sincerity and mystery along people and militants breaking into the American embassy and kidnapping with action and intensity. It does a good most of the employees. Only six are able job of re-visiting the Iran Hostage Crisis. to get away. They hide in the house of the Canadian Ambassador (Victor Gar- Ania Tomaszewski can be contacted at tomaszewskia6@student.morainevalley. ber).

“Perks of Being a Wallflower” tells the story of awkward teen Charlie and his misfit companions and their experiences in high school. [Summit Entertainment]

By Jessie Fleming Staff Writer The year is 1991. What’s in: overalls, the punk movement, and vintage records. What’s out: Charlie.

Charlie (Logan Lerman) is a freshman in high school, an ostracized teen who writes anonymous letters to an anonymous friend about his social misgivings and insights into the pubescent hell of school dances, crowded lunch rooms, and budding sexual liberation.

Amongst all his peers, Charlie is a wallflower. He sees people’s drama, hears their gossip, and sidesteps their fights-but he doesn’t understand them.

That begins to change when Charlie meets Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller).

The two counter-culture seniors introduce Charlie into the disconcertingly familiar world of multiple piercings, drug-induced partying, and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Patrick is openly homosexual and dealing with a secret love affair, while Sam is an enthusiastic college-hopeful with an unwanted past.

Through his friends, Charlie continues to observe but also begins to feel.

He deals with memories of his closest family member, Aunt Helen, and the suicide of his best friend several months beforehand. He falls into love, drugs, and a swanky gold speedo-all while digesting the social upheavals and emotional trials of his family and friends.

But there is trouble on the island of misfit toys, as overtime Charlie is introduced to new experiences that force him to stop watching and start living.

Throughout the movie you see and understand, as Charlie does, that everyone is crazy, on the verge of breaking down, and maybe only through hope in the form of friendship and love can we make it to the next day.

Fans of Stephen Chbosky’s MTV novel will not be disappointed. The angst and unsettling social awareness of Charlie’s letters translates well onto the big screen. Chbosky himself wrote for and directed the movie, which delivers to fans and will draw new ones in with its universal and infinite message of how everyone struggles to belong.

Jessie Fleming can be contacted at flemingj38@student.morainevalley.edu.

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By Anne Parker Editorial Assistant Moraine Valley students learned how becoming interns can benefit for future careers.

On Oct. 25 the Job Resource Center held their second Fall Internship and Employer Panel in the Library from 1 to 3 p.m.

A panel of guests answered questions for students. They included Vice President of Old Plank Trail Community Bank, Andrea Ramirez Justin; Gunnery Sergeant Ruby Magana of the United States Marine Corps; Moraine Valley student and former Disney College Program intern, Samantha Metke; SpringHill Suites Chicago Southwest sales and catering manager, Abby Nelson; Departmental Assistant of Moraine Valley, Tina Sawa; and owner of her own law offices, Eileen Kerlin Walsh.

The discussion included advice on how to prepare for an interview.

“A lot of employers use LinkedIn,” said Justin. “It’s more professional than Facebook and it’s no cost.” LinkedIn is a professional network where a potential employee can connect with contacts or

clients, create a professional profile, and explore career opportunities.

Google can also help find information about a business and it’s prospects of employees.

“If you find a place you love than come on board,” said Walsh. “Let the employer know that you are willing to learn with new experiences.”

When speaking to an employer at an interview be presented as someone who has a likeable demeanor and ability to cope calmly.

“It is important to show that you can take initiative,” said Magana. “When you see someone who needs help and you aren’t doing anything you can help out.”

The impact of an internship in career excellence was also discussed.

“Utilize an internship as a foundation to your career, then you are on the right path to success,” said Justin. “Also utilize fellow colleagues at school, clubs, faith communities, and your parents to gain contacts.”

It is important to realize that mistakes will occur in the workplace and must be dealt with professionally.

“When you make a mistake it is okay,” said Justin. “Just own up to the mistake

Employers gave advice at the Fall Internship and Employer Panel. [Mike Frederiksen] and fix it in a professional way.”

Other advice from the panel is to use Facebook wisely, avoid office gossip, and be respectful to your boss.

“Big picture thinking is key,” said Justin. “If you try to see the overall structure of a business you are so much more valuable to them.”

The Job Resource Center can also be used to look for job internships and businesses involved in different communities.

There will be a Non-Traditional Career

Panel on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the S building in room S223. Nontraditional careers are careers which 25 percent or less of either gender is represented such as male nurses and female firefighters. Admission is free. For more information contact Laura Kockler at (708) 974-5431.

For more information on the Job Resource Center call (708) 974-5737.

Anne Parker can be contacted at parkera3@ student.morainevalley.edu.

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