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September 24, 2010 News | New Catalogue

Volume 43, Issue 3

Sports | Women’s Volleyball

The MVCC Library introduces a new catalogue.

Features | Iron Oaks

Lady Cyclones still undefeated after fifteen games this year.

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Student life learns about Leadership at a weekend outing F&E Page 4

Students gain experience at Mock Interview Day

By Katie Baxter

Staff Writer

Photo by Dana Lenckus

Students were able to get first hand experience in interviewing at Mock Interview Day by sitting down and speaking with an employer.

Phi Theta Kappa holds first fall meeting

By Ayat Hussen

Staff Writer

Photo by Dana Lenckus

Student participates in the activities at the first PTK meeting

Moraine Valley’s largest student organization, Phi Theta Kappa, a college national honor society, gathered last Thursday for its first and most eventful meeting of this year.

The meeting held an important basis to the success and goals the organization wishes to achieve for this year. The headquarters in Mississippi places all OVA chapters in different ranks/ levels based on completed projects and member determination.

Among College National Honor Society OVA Chapters, Phi Theta Kappa has

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Moraine Valley hosted their annual Mock Interview Day Sept. 8.

Mock Interview Day is used as a way to help students and alumni practice for future interviews for success in landing a job in this economy.

“A lot of students took advantage of it this year,” said Job Resource Specialist, Tamima Farooqui.

Mock Interview Day was also a practice run-through for the upcoming job/internship fair. In order to have attended this opportunity, participants had to register for a spot because of limited space.

Even though the interviews weren’t for an actual job, official employers conducted them. In order to

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Sports physician on concussion effects

By Catherine Taylor

Staff Writer

On September 15, in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Moraine Valley welcomed Dr. Cherise Russo to talk about the significance, consequences, and treatment of concussions.

Russo is a primary care sports medicine physician at Northwestern Orthopedic Institute, a clinical instructor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a teacher at Northwestern Emergency Medicine.

Furthermore, Dr. Russo is board certified in Family Medicine and has a Cer-

tificate of Added Qualifications in Primary Care Sports Medicine. As one can see, Dr. Russo’s credibility is well established; however, it is important to note that she also has a passion for and interest in what she does.

When asked what her motivation to practice sports medicine was, Russo replied, “I wanted an occupation that encouraged people to live healthy lifestyles.”

According to Russo, research on the effects of concussions is perpetually reporting new information.

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Supporting our students, strengthening our country An Op-Ed By President Barack Obama At colleges and universities across America, students are heading into the classroom, many for the first time. You’re taking part in a journey that will not only determine your future, but the future of this country. We know, for example, that nearly eight in ten new jobs will require workforce training or higher education by the end of this decade.

And we know that in a global economy, the nation that outeducates us today will out-compete us tomorrow. In the 21st century, America’s success depends on the education our students receive.

That’s why, soon after I took office, I proposed an ambitious goal: by 2020, America will once again have the Barack highest proportion of college graduates in the world.

And over the past year and a half, we’ve been putting in place policies to help us meet this goal.

First, we are making college more affordable. As students, you know why this matters. Over the past ten years, college costs have shot up faster than housing, transportation, and even health care costs. The amount student borrowers owe has risen almost 25 percent in just five years. This isn’t some abstract issue to me.

Michelle and I had big loans to pay off when we graduated. I remember what that burden feels like. No one in America should be saddled with crushing debt simply because they sought an education.

And no one should be denied a chance to make the most of their lives because they can’t afford it.

That’s why we fought so hard to win a battle that has been raging in Washington for years over how to administer student loans. Under the old system, taxpayers paid banks and financial companies billions of dollars in subsidies to act as middlemen – a deal that was very lucrative for them, but unnecessary and wasteful. And because these special interests were so powerful, this boondoggle survived for decades. But this year, we said, enough is enough. As a result, instead of handing over $60 billion in unwarranted subsidies to big banks, we’re redirecting that money to upgrade America’s community colleges and make college more affordable for nearly 8 million students and families.

We’re tripling the investment in college tax credits for middle class families. We’re raising the value of Pell Grants, and we’ll make sure they increase each year to better keep up with inflation.

We’re making loan repayments more manageable for more than one million more students. Future borrowers can even choose an

income-based payment plan so that you don’t have to pay more than 10 percent of your salary each month.

And if you go into public service, and keep up with your payments, your leftover student debt will be forgiven after 10 years. As part of this effort, we’re simplifying financial aid forms, too, by eliminating dozens of unnecessary questions.

I’d also point out: one way we’re helping young people afford college is by helping them to afford health insurance.

Because of the new health care law, young adults can stay on their parents’ health plans until they are 26 years old.

Second, a college education Obama needs to be more than affordable; it needs to prepare graduates for the jobs of the 21st century. Community colleges – undervalued assets in this country – are well-positioned to lead this effort. That’s why we’re upgrading these institutions by tying the skills taught in classrooms to the needs of local businesses in growing sectors of the economy.

The third part of our higher education strategy is making sure more students complete college.

Over a third of America’s college students, and over half our minority students, don’t earn a degree, even after six years. That’s not just a waste of money; it’s an incredible waste of potential that holds our country back. We don’t just need to open the doors of college to more Americans; we need to ensure that students walk back out of those doors with a degree in their hands.

Of course, that depends on students. You are responsible for your own success. But there is more we can do to remove barriers to finishing college, especially for those earning a degree while working or raising a family. That’s why I’ve proposed a College Access and Completion Fund, to develop, implement, and evaluate new approaches to improving college success and completion, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

So we are making college more affordable, gearing the education you receive to the demands of a global economy, and taking steps to lift graduation rates. Because this is how we’ll retake the lead in producing college graduates. This is how we’ll help students like you to fulfill your dreams. And this is how we’ll ensure that America prospers in this new century, and that we harness the greatest source of our strength: the talents of our people.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States of America.

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Student Trustee Corner | Julius Allen Hey everyone! It’s always a (sometimes). Making an impact is pleasure to have the opportunity good but unfortunately the mark to speak with you. I’m hoping all is that we’re leaving is not so great. well with your classes, jobs and life The usual way of business has in general. As you all know, Sumrun its course because the world mer is over and if you ask me, it is changing. With that being said, seems as if the season flew by. If taking a step towards sustainability Summer was an employee of some will take us and our “home” a long kind, it would always ask to leave way. This is nothing new because work early. Student involvement is we’ve heard the phrase “go green” a key component here a billion times. You may at Moraine Valley and ask yourself “What took something I highly recus so long to go green ommend. in the first place?” This When you really think question is fully underabout it, we are Mostandable but as we all raine. We are the ones know, the status quo is that stand upon this very popular. Should we very foundation. The go green? Yes, but we dedicated faculty and should also stay green in staff are the ones who the process. keep the foundation The world is an ever strong for all of us. changing place and They make a differ- By Julius Allen again, the famous phrase ence every day and I is nothing new but things have cerbelieve that as students, we should tainly changed. People from across be able to do the same. Getting inthe world have felt the impact and volved is a giant leap forward bechange is certainly needed. Mocause there is so much to get inraine Valley embraces this initiative volved in. Most people say that it and redefined the way things work makes you look good by doing your on campus. This sends a larger part and although it does, would message to society and as students that be your only reason for doing we also have the power to make so? change and spread awareness.

Get more than just a letter of rec Realistically speaking, it’s only so ommendation and a fancy college much we can do as people and it resume. I guarantee that you will won’t be easy to move in a new dinot regret it because it’s something rection. Optimism, patience and an powerful about making an impact open mind will push us further than and whether we realize it or not, we we’ve ever gone. Do what you can make an impact every day. because that’s the most important The human race is the domipart. Once again, this is our world nant race in this world and it’s up and it’s up to us to sustain it. As alto all of us to keep it up to speed. ways I can be reached at 708-608This is our home and good hom4165 or at allenj82@student.moraieowners keep their homes clean nevalley.edu

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P.E.P. strives to educate students

By Michael Stocks

Distribution Manager Moraine Valley has set up a program designed to help students learn valuable life lessons to help them avoid making cataclysmic life decisions before it affects them negatively.

The Peers Educating Peers Program is an organization that has been set up to allow students to attend events, workshops and seminars on a wide range of subjects. Topics such as abusive and healthy relationships, underage drinking and healthy life choices are the focus of the group.

Klaudia Mallet, who has a helping hand in running the program as well as teaching, had a few words to say about the program.

“I hope it really gets people aware of life-altering decisions that affect them in a negative light,” she said.

The group has gone out of their way in the last few months to help and promote awareness of their causes.

They did a bake sale to raise money for Greater Chicago Food Depository. They have also passed out condoms to promote safe sex for a healthier life and had Mocktail Day in which they hand out non-alcoholic drinks for

people to enjoy.

P.E.P has also held seminars on healthy and abusive relationships in the past that have seen good turnouts from the student body.

In the upcoming months, Peers Educating Peers will be kept busy with a number of events they are sponsoring. On Nov. 18 they will be holding The Great American Smoke Out. The event, which is designed to help people quit smoking, will involve handing out small toys to those attempting to quit as studies have shown that doing something to help keep your hands occupied helps with quitting smoking.

Also, in both October and November they will be holding a seminar about the dangers of texting and driving.

“Each year 500,000 people are injured and 6,000 killed because of distractive driving,” added Mallet, “I’ve seen people on highways texting going 65 going in and out of traffic lanes.”

Those interested in the program can attend one of the many events they have upcoming on campus, or contact Klaudia Mallet personally.

For more information please visit the counseling department.

Michael Stocks can be contacted at mstocks19@hotmail.com

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MVCC library introduces new catalogue

Photo by Dana Lenckus

Students contemplatively experiment with the improved library catalog system

By Liz Richardson Copy Editor Moraine Valley’s Library has embraced the future of technology and has overhauled the old catalogue and search system.

New features and new ways to gather ideas abound. However, the main changes involve the process of finding library materials.

“It’s easier to navigate…it’s easier to sort information,” said Leslie A. Warren, information literacy librarian, about the brandnew interface.

The basic catalog sorting process is the same, but with the new interface, it is more intuitive and logical. It preserves its originality in being user friendly, with modern advancements.

On the old catalog, a search had to start with all of the necessary keywords; not so, anymore.

A broad search will bring up tons of keywords on the left hand side of the screen. One click and materials only published recently will pop up. Another click and only DVDs will be listed. This can keep going until only the options that are perfect for your specific search will remain.

Another sorting feature is tagging, in which books can be categorized by specific subject or content. A broad search for a subject (“Math,” for example) will produce a long list of related words and subjects, as well as a cloud of words to the right side. Clicking on one of these words (like “algebra” or “learning”) will narrow the results down to that particular subject.

Don’t think tags are reserved strictly for staff members; one of the best and most interactive parts of the update is the “community tags” feature, in which anyone and everyone (logged in, of course) can add tags to materials. On any book listing, click the

title and scroll down past all of the other information. At the bottom, “community tags” will be a heading; simply click “Add A Tag” and it’s done.

This means a teacher can add a “Lit 220” tag to books for his classes to search for and find with ease. A student could add a “Good Book” tag to books she likes to read. The possibilities are endless and the convenient organization is awesome.

And searching for information gets even easier. When looking over the information for a book listing, a button that says “Explore” will be available. By hitting this button, a pop-up full of search boxes pops up. One can then search for the book’s subject in Moraine Valley’s article database, the suburban library system, and even popular search engines.

It’s one click to simpler research.

Though this feature is still in development, it’s a great way to find more information on just about any subject.

To get the most use out of the brand new features, you must have your MVCC ID registered within the library system. To do this, simply ask a librarian or check out the “Off Campus Access” link under the Services section at http://www.morainevalley. edu/Library/ .

Logging in makes library browsing like a virtual shopping experience. While looking over materials, logged in users have an option to add things to their cart.

There’s no buying involved, but it’s a great way to keep track of possible rental options.

To continue reading this story please visit our new website at mvccglacier.com Liz Richardson can be contacted at liz.richardson212@yahoo.com

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September 24, 2010

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September 24, 2010 room B284-A and B284B. For more information, call (708) 974-5430.

Sharpen Your Writing Skills

Paying for the Legacy of the Past On Oct. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m., Moraine Valley faculty members will come together for a panel discussion entitled “Paying for the Legacy of the Past.”

The discussion will address issues like what responsibility we hold for decisions made 50 years ago, and what responsibility we have to make reparations for actions our country has taken in previous generations.

GED/ESL Tutoring Offered Students interested in working on their GED, English as a Second Language or reading skills are encouraged to seek out tutoring on campus Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tuesday night tutoring is held from 5 to 7 p.m. in room A184. Wednesday

tutoring is in B182 at the same time.

Appointments are not necessary. For more information, contact Joann at (708) 608-4151.

College to Dedicate New Education Center The college will dedicate its new Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park on Oct. 6.

The college will offer 20 classes beginning October 11 at its new Southwest Education Center (SWEC), 17900 S. 94th Ave. in Tinley Park.

Registration is ongoing.

Students may also register in the Registration Office in the Student Services Center. They can be reached at (708) 9742110, or online at morainevalley.edu College Transfer Day College Transfer Day offers students a chance

to speak with college representatives about admissions, majors, financial aid, housing, etc.

Over 50 schools are scheduled to attend, including schools from Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona and Hawaii.

The event is Oct. 13 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the second floor corridor between the B and L buildings.

Need Tutoring?

Moraine Valley’s Academic Skills Center offers its students free tutoring in math, English, chemistry, physics, biology, accounting, reading, medical transcription and more.

The center is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Two computer labs are available, one for classes and one for walk-ins.

The center is located in

The college’s Writing Center is a resource for students too explore their creativity, and maximize their potential for both curricular and personal writing.

The Center encourages students to overcome their fears and limitations, and become more confident in their work.

The Writing Center is located in room L242, and can be reached by phone at (708) 608-4216.

Disney Offering Paid Internships Moraine Valley is looking for students interested in a paid internship with the Disney College Program to attend two recruitment presentations this month.

The program offers a custom-designed learning curriculum that allows students to earn college credit and meet people from around the world.

The next presentation is Sept. 27 from 3-6p.m. in room U111.

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For more, visit disneycollegeprogram.com.

College Offers Training

Safety

Moraine Valley’s Workforce Development and Community Services program is offering local business training in compliance with the latest Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements.

Workshops, seminars and classes include recordkeeping, general industry or construction, Hazmat, leadership in safety, blood borne pathogens and more.

For more information, contact Workforce Development at (708) 9745735, or at wdcs@morainevalley.edu.

Enjoy A Fireside Chat Moraine Valley students are invited to attend Friday Fireside Chats, every Friday at 2 p.m. in U113, to talk about anything and everything.

The chats are sponsored by the Student Life Office, located in the union in room U115. For more information, call (708) 9745717.

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September 24, 2010

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Medical / From Front Page

Photo by Dana Lenckus

The Moraine Valley community sharpens their interview skills.

have attended you not only needed to register beforehand, but you also needed to have two resumes and business attire for admittance to be interviewed.

At Mock Interview Day, students and alumni participated in a formal 30-minute interview with an official employer who gave them tips on how to improve their skills during an interview with a future company.

“We try to base it around the students major or program that they are working towards so the interview questions best fit what they’re going towards.” Says Farooqui.

The sign-in area had a table full of papers and pamphlets filled with information that supplied information on what students need to ace an important interview. One of the handouts was a fake resume, giving students a guideline to follow when creating their own. Not many

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college students know how to write out a resume for a prestigious employer. The paper handout of the fake resume didn’t look overwhelming at all. It covered everything employers will want to know: anything from to part time jobs, to knowledge in the area you are applying for.

If you participated in the interview, you are invited to attend the job fair that is coming up in the near future. Business attire and resumes are once again a requirement, and the students and alumni already have an idea of what it’s going to be like.

If you have any more questions feel free to contact the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737 or in building S in room S202.

Katie Baxter can be contacted at kbaxer350@aol.com

Things thought to be true about concussions a year ago may be disproved by today’s research.

However, the latest research, and the most important point of the presentation, revolved around the link between so-called ‘minor’ concussions and depression and dementia in athletes. It is noted that many athletes who have depression usually have sustained many mild concussions that have gone untreated or unnoticed.

Research has shown that concussed athletes with depression showed reduced brain activity in regions known to be implicated in depression, specifically, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and striatum and attenuated deactivation in medial frontal and temporal regions. Being at full-potential mentally is just as important to an athlete as being at physical fullpotential.

Discoveries such as these, according to Russo, are made possible by advanced medical technology. However, when standing on the sideline of a game, it is hard to tell if an athlete is concussed. When an athlete is first taken off of the field, it used to be protocol to ask questions such as, “what’s your name?” or, “what’s the date?” Because these questions are so routine, a medical examiner is encouraged to ask questions such about the game, such as what teams are playing, etc.

These questions better assess a player’s mental wellbeing because they are relevant, current, and do not have ‘memorized’ answers. They allow the athlete to

generate his or her own answers on the spot, making it easier to spot a fault in their thought process. If a player has trouble answering these questions, they may be concussed. Other symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and confusion.

Just as the way assessment of concussions has changed, the treatment of concussions has also changed. Doctors are no longer giving ‘grades’ to concussions. In fact, the severity of a concussion is now determined on how long the patient takes to heal. Furthermore, more and more coaches aren’t letting players play until they feel completely back to normal. If a player returns too soon, a second-shock concussion more severe than the first can occur, possibly causing permanent damage that neither the coach or the player want to deal with.

“It is important to know how to assess and treat a concussion because of the recent findings in the long-term effects,” Russo said.

Furthermore, Russo would like to acknowledge the need for more medical personnel on the sidelines of an athletic field in hopes to keep athletes physically healthy.

In essence, Russo’s seminar wholly explained the importance of concussion awareness and treatment, in an attempt to correct any misconceptions the audience might have had about the condition.

Catherine Taylor can be contacted at taylorc99@student.morainevalley.edu

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Be adventurous, study abroad!

P.T.K. / From Front Page carried a 5-star chapter all throughout their thriving years.

Advisor of the organization, Demetrius Robinson, stood to welcome old and new members by saying, “You guys are all leaders in this world!”

Robinson discussed the impacting projects members could take a part in during the year, the main event being, “Go Green,” where all students will share greener ideas around campus, and participate in “cleaning up” activities.

Students will also save their excitement for March’s Saint Baldricks event, where students volunteer to shave their heads in exchange for sponsored money to combat childhood cancer.

Alejandra Dongo, president of Phi Theta Kappa, spoke in enthusiasm as she discussed her first year as president, her goals for the organization, and the success the group attained previous to this year. She went on to discuss the four hallmarks all members took a role in: Leadership, service, scholarship,

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By Wendy Grupka

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Photo by Dana Lenckus

Students listen intently to the first fall presentation given by Phi Theta Kappa

and fellowship.

“The organization gives back so much, not only to the community, but everywhere,” member Haley Snowber said. “Last Monday we sent out 100 bags of food to refugees in Iraq.”

Established in 1918, the organization welcomes students with a high grade point average, 12 credits or more and a dedication to attending monthly meetings.

Tony Stafford, a new member, says: “I am very excited to be a part of this family and give back

to the education I receive at Moraine.”

When asked about the Go Green idea, he said: “We should have more homework online, that involves less paper.”

Students interested in good recognition, building their resume and becoming a voice for their school may email Dongo, president of the organization, at dongoa@student. morainevally.edu.

Ayat Hussen can be contacted at ayathuseen@hotmail.com

Imagine living and learning amongst warm tropical weather, azure waters and clean white beaches, Or perhaps weekend romps to visit the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace would more suit your fancy. Moraine Valley’s Study Abroad Program offers these experiences and more!

Any students, teachers and individuals interested in foreign culture may participate in a wide selection of programs while studying abroad. Currently one may study abroad in Australia, Austria, Belize, China, Costa Rica, England, Ireland and Spain. The only requirements for students to participate in this wonderful program are a 2.75 GPA and a minimum of 12 credits completed. The prices of participation range from around $5,000 to $13,000. The courses completed at foreign institutions transfer as if they were taken at Moraine Valley. Study in the program is focused primarily on humanities, general education, and foreign language.

Study Abroad is available Fall, Spring and Summer semesters with stays as long as 15 weeks.

No previous study of a language is necessary, so if learning German, Chinese or Spanish has ever sounded appealing, studying abroad offers unique opportunity for cultural emersion. A hindrance for many students here at MVCC is the financial aspect, as the programs are more expensive than the tuition offered here.

Merri Fefles, the professor in charge of Study Abroad said, “You can’t put a price tag on the benefits of Study Abroad. In the future it will help you in so many ways.”

On the bright side scholarships are available and a link to a database is posted on the Study Abroad web page.

Kelly Russell, a student here at MVCC, went on a 3-week trip to Belfast, Ireland over the summer and in her words, “After the first day I made a ton of new friends” and “It was really great meeting people from all over the world and understanding the struggles different cultures face.”

According to her, classes were held five days a week from 9am2pm and then everyone went out to dinner, or went shopping, sightseeing and even hiking.

“The experience went way too fast” she lamented during a phone interview.

Traveling and understanding the world and the very diverse people in it is by far one of the most rewarding opportunities and the students here are lucky Moraine Valley offers it to their students. Try it out, and experience the rest of the world!

Wendy Grupka can be contacted at wgrupka@yahoo.com

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Is the use of antibiotics worth the downsides they may come with?

Colds, sore throats, flus; these common illnesses are not worsened nor lessened by the use of an antibiotic substance.

By Wendy Grupka

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I can’t speak for what may happen in the future, but if we turn away from antibiotics things are going to be much worse today.

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By Frank Florez

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Misused antibiotics are the reason for the growth of drug resistant bac The miracle of antibiotics is a discovery that is surprisingly taken for granted. teria. In 2007 scientist Timothy Walsh of Cardiff University discovered an There was a time when people died of the “common“ cold, but because of enzyme that makes bacteria immune to antibiotics. the great advances in medicine our civilization has come to, the cold is just The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports NDM-1 (New Dehli metalanother minor inconvenience compared to any other flu or disease. Over time lo-beta lactamase-1) appears to have originated out of India and so far has even bacteria starts to evolve and gain immunity to antibiotics, thus causing spread to many countries, including the U.S, Canada, France, Kenya, Gera scare that one day our antibiotics will be deemed ineffective and we will be many, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. The majority of the outbreaks vulnerable to all kinds of new and powerful diseases. in Britain and all three of the isolated cases in the U.S. were from people The recent outbreak of NDM-1, (New Delhi metallo-beta lactamase-1) a sowho had medical care in Pakistan or India. called superbug, has caused some concern. According to Alice Park of Time.

Antibiotics have been the pharmaceutical miracle workers since 1927. com “The enzyme made by bugs with NDM-1 easily dispatches the last-resort The CDC states this is when Alexander Fleming, studying a Petri dish antibiotics known as carbapenems, which were designed to combat such poof bacteria that had become contamitentially toxic bacterial byproducts.” nated with a fungus, noticed the mold There’s always going to be conseemed to have stopped the growth cern with the development of new viof bacteria. Eventually in the 1940’s ruses and bacteria, but those aren’t the drug was widely produced and the only things that are evolving. “transformed medical care and draHuman knowledge on disease has matically reduced illness and death constantly grown throughout history, from infectious diseases.” and in the same way that humanity Not even a decade after penicillin’s has found cures for diseases such introduction into the public, on an HPA as polio, tuberculosis and smallpox, timeline, certain bacteria had already we’re constantly gaining new knowlbegun to develop a resistance to it edge on how to defeat new diseases and more antibiotics were researched that happen to come along. and developed to compensate. Over One of the big misconceptions use of an antibiotic eventually renders with bacteria outbreak has to do it less effective. with its origins. NDM-1 does happen Walsh believes this was a major to be powerful against our current factor to the creation of the bug in Inantibiotics, but antibiotics didn’t dia. actually create this strain. NDM-1 originated in India thanks to unsani “One of the great concerns is the Photo courtesy of Discovery News tary conditions. With that in mind, the lack of santaition – more than 600 million people in India don’t have sanitafocus should be on improving living tion and also because of the massive The NDM-1 gene in this strain of bacteria makes it resistant to all forms of antibiotics conditions and not bashing the use antibiotic use in those countries that can fuel antibiotic resistance.” of antibiotics. Blaming antibiotics for the creation of this bacteria strain is like Antibiotics are needlessly perscribed for ailments which are virulent in blaming Facebook because everybody knows about your personal life. nature. Colds, sore throats, flus; these common illnesses are not wors Although the microbes that carry the specific strain are very powerful ened nor lessened by the use of an antibiotic substance. In fact around when it comes fighting antibiotics, that doesn’t mean we’re powerless against one-third of antibiotic perscriptions aren’t nesssary, says the CDC. them. Park also mentions “in [the case of patients affected with NDM-1 strains] This contributes to Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR), defined as “the doctors are turning to older agents, such as coliston, which were abandoned ability of micro-organisms to find ways to evade the action of the drugs because they proved too toxic. But in desperation, these drugs are being used to cure the infections they cause” by the World Health Organization dusted off again.”

(WHO). A frightening quality of NDM-1 containing bacteria is its resistance So yes there are some strains that are more powerful than typically dealt to carbapenem, noted by the HPA as a group of powerful broad spectrum with, but solutions do exist. When it comes to advanced diseases, there is althat are commonly used to treat drug resistant strains of bacteria. AMR is ways a trade off when it comes to treatment. Chemotherapy has its downsides certainly a very pressing and dangerous reality. It has been dubbed by the when used for cancer treatment, but the available solution is better than giving CDC as “one of the most pressing public health problems.” up and doing nothing at all. I can’t speak for what may happen in the future, Antibiotics are a double-sided sword plunged into the side of modern but if we turn away from antibiotics things are going to be much worse today. medicine. In the midst of destroying diseases and curing life threating illThe fact of the matter is that even if we do have to face some of the tougher strains in the future the trade off of saving millions of lives with antibiotics is nesses a more deadly threat is forming and it would be to our benefit to take action and end the irresponsible use of these medicines. definitely worth it.

Wendy Grupka can be contacted at wgrupka@yahoo.com

Frank Florez can be contacted at florezf@student.morainevalley.edu

Photo Opinions “The use of prophylactic antibiotics in animal agriculture helps create more resistant forms of bacteria” Jeff Rath

“Antibiotics are definitely being abused. If I had a cold I could get a prescription for some. They are treated like a cure-all”

“Antibiotics are given to kids when they have a cold or virus.

That’s something they don’t need”.

Laura Rachwalski

Jonathan Collins

“Look at the bacteria Staph. It is resistant to everything!”

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Back in the day, every college student knew something about Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980), or thought they did. McLuhan practically invented media studies and convinced students that popular culture deserves a critical look.

“It is impossible to understand social and cultural changes without an understanding of media,” says McLuhan. “Each new technology creates a new environment,” he preached.

“The media are so pervasive in their personal, political, economic, aesthetic, psychological, moral and social consequences that they leave no part of us untouched, unaffected, unaltered.”

The media of each time and place, irrespective of the message they bring, are the reality. Or in McLuhan’s tag line: “The medium is the message.”

The earliest date for the invention of the internet is October 1969, when the Pentagon linked some buildings. A better date is 1990 when the internet went public. Yet even before

1969, McLuhan explains positives and negatives of technology that use satellites. In his terminology, telecommunication satellites create a proscenium arch or a large mirror across the sky to “transform the global village into a global theater.”

C o n s e q u e n t l y, p u b l i c space becomes a stage for doing one’s thing. “Snooping with intent to creep or casing everybody else’s joint” is an outgrowth of the new t e c h n o l o g y. N o w a d a y s agencies and businesses “maximize every form of alert,” yet pervasive technology makes everyone oblivious to their surroundings, he says.

McLuhan, contrary to impression, was not trumpeting the latest technology. In fact, he “hated, loathed [and] abhorred” most of it. “How the man ever came to be perceived as technology’s cheerleader i s a m y s t e r y, ” n o v e l i s t Douglas Coupland says in a new biography, Marshall McLuhan, for the Penguin Lives series.

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Michael’s Basilian College in the University of Toronto.

His official department was literature, but his interests were wide. He read 35 books a week during his academic career. For a while he was everywhere, even appearing in a Woody Allen movie.

As McLuhan could have predicted, however, too much exposure in the media can damage one’s career. By the time he died at age 69 in 1980, so-called “serious cultural anthropologists” dismissed McLuhan. He only occasionally is mentioned today. Nicholas Carr, for example, begins The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains (W.W. Norton, 2010) with a summary of McLuhan.

McLuhan was a strange character, as Coupland details. His lectures were often rambling. Yet for several years his classes were packed with eager students.

He didn’t mix well with other teachers. Yet nearly every McLuhan book or project was a collaborative effort and he gave credit to many assistants. His public talks were almost weird. Yet he received many invitations and audiences were stimulated by his ideas.

Coupland attributes some of McLuhan’s inconsistencies to his poor health, including several small strokes. Ironically, at the end McLuhan lost the ability to talk.

The format of The Glacier does not allow me to convey McLuhan the way you will meet him elsewhere. His books (often written with a co-author) are a mix of text in various fonts and pictures,

including hundreds of ads McLuhan clipped from magazines. Coupland incorporates some “McLuhanesque” layout in his biography. (Seven McLuhan books and an anthology are in the Moraine Valley library.)

Here are a few McLuhan quotes: “The new media are not bridges between us and nature. They are nature.”

“Societies have always been shaped more by the nature of the media by which humans communicate than by the content of the communication.”

“The meaning of an experience is typically one generation behind the experience. The content of new situations, both private and corporate, is typically the preceding situation.”

“The guy who drives on an interstate highway (a technology) thinks he is the same man who used a dirt road leaving his small town.

He doesn’t notice that the highway has changed his relation to his family and other people.”

McLuhan was critical of trends, but he was not pessimistic. Coupland describes him as a person of hope.

McLuhan believed that people “are social creatures first, and that our ability to express intelligence and build civilizations stems from our inherent social needs as individuals.”

Even though technology individuates, the human spirit draws us together.

Bill Droel can be contacted at droelb@morainevalley.edu.

He blogs on www.chicagocatholicnews.com.

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Autumn returns

By Wendy Grupka Views Editor

It seems only yesterday the winter-worn arboreal community of Moraine Valley began to unfurl their leaves in preparation of the warmer months. The spring came in a color gradation; the dead, penetrating gray of the cold melted into a pale greenness that seemed to permeate the entire outdoors.

The days grew warmer and longer, the passage from class to class went without heavy coats and boots, and the festivities of springtime brightened the moods of those who attend Moraine Valley. Now, with the summer months all but a close memory, a new academic semester is unfolding right at this very moment.

For many, The Fall of 2010 marks the first venture into the halls of higher education, whilst others see the semester simply as a return, hopefully a welcome one.

Meanwhile, the glossy green crowns of the trees have become tinted with red and gold while the weather is no longer filled with the heady heat of summer but with a familiar cool wind.

Our surroundings are changing with the return of autumn.

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Farmville kills the American dream

By Anthony Rojas

Farmville has stripped the American society of its last strand of dignity.

During the Great Depression, the Parker Brothers conceived “Monopoly” as a means of giving some faint entertainment and hope to society. This intention makes up for the complete nonsense of the game’s premise, which is comprised of players (usually seen in the form of dogs or clothing irons) owning property and building hotels on them until they own the whole city, state, or galaxy (depending on which version

you play).

Farmville, on the other hand, has no redeeming qualities to it and no halfwaydecent intentions that could rescue its makers from an eternity in the fiery place. The only thing it does have is a list of evil, hateful qualities the size of a plateau that will indelibly crush the soul of good, hard-working Americans.

First and foremost, Farmville is a virulent attack against the farmers of America. As a former landscaper and farm worker, I can attest that a lot of sweat and hard work go into creating a respectable landscape, and never has any farmer or landscaper

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ever had the opportunity to click a mouse to create a lush field of tomatoes. Never.

No, the great agricultural platform that America is based on was produced by men and women with blue trousers, shovels, trowels, and an entrepreneurial spirit; not by lazy stoners in their underwear! How are farmers supposed to go on breaking their backs when something as lazy and degrading as Farmville exists? What are we doing to their morale?

Secondly, many people who use Facebook do not use Farmville, and they in no way need the behemoth hassle of 50 notifications

from their forlorn and wayward friends who subscribe to Farmville’s nonsense.

Farmville is the spam of Facebook. There are just too many notifications being sent our way when all we wanted to do was tell everyone something like “cleaning my room!” or “eating cookies :)” or “had a great night with so-and-so, but man they’re crazzzy!”

Honestly, America, how can we do this in peace when Farmville is buffeting us so badly with notifications? The reason the homosexuals of America can gain sympathy in their campaign for equal rights is because they tell us

sincerely that they aren’t trying to shove their lifestyle in our faces; Farmvillians cannot make this statement for themselves and for that they should remain on trial.

The makers of Farmville are an evil corporation filled with scheming business suits, and little men in them who can’t even create an original or fulfilling game.

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Setbacks for women’s cross country

By Michael Stocks

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Head coach Mark Horstmeyer hopes that both of his teams can perform well

By Connor Reynolds

Ashley Shares Team Captain Cross Country Ashley Shares is the first team captain in the history of the Moraine Valley Women’s Cross Country. She has been running cross-country since sixth grade, including four years at Stagg High School.

On being a captain Ashley said, “I’ve never been a captain before. Its more responsibility than I thought.”

As captain she looks to get the women’s team farther then it’s ever gone before, and for more runners to get sub-21 minute times. Beyond Moraine she is looking at going to ISU to study English in order to become a teacher, writer, or an editor.

Dimitri Dimizas Team Captain Cross Country Dimitri Dimizas is the first team captain in the history of Moraine Valley Men’s Cross Country. Last year Dimizas was one of the Cyclone runners who had the chance to compete in Nationals. He has been running cross-country since sophomore year, competing for two years at Richards High School.

“It’s been a humbling experience,” says Dimizas of being a captain. As captain of the team his goal is to get the whole team to nationals. Beyond Moraine he is undecided about his future, but thinks coaching is something he would be interested in.

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tral) in 23:02 (77th place), Nagieh Omer (Reavis) in 23:41 (86th place), Alejandra Dongo (Bremen) in 24:59 (100th place), Simona Jurcik (Queen of Peace) in 25:05 (102nd place), Ashley Diggins (Bloom Trail) in 26:09 (107th place), Kaitlyn Piazza (Mt. Assissi) in 26:17 (108th), and Cande Pizano (Reavis) in 26:55 (112th place).

There were 120 runners competing on the 5K course at Aspen Ridge Gold Club in Bourbonnais.

“For all but Ashley, Trudy, and Alejandra, this was the team’s first college 5K,” Horstmeyer said. “I also think they learned a lot and that will help when we race at Illinois Intercollegiates on Friday.”

The team will compete again tomorrow at Lake Forest College.

Horstmeyer is hoping he can get his injured runners back on track to help the team move forward and build on these results

The Women’s Cross Country team competed at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships on September 17, finishing 20th out of 31 teams.

Ashley Shares (Stagg) was the top performer, leading the way with a time of 19:38 (87th place). Alex Dovgin was the next best, finishing in 21:38 (178th place).

Previously, the ladies finished in tenth place finish out of 12 teams at Olivet Nazarene’s University Midwest Classic XC Invitational.

Coach Mark Horstmeyer was very pleased with the results from Nazarene, which came despite being the only junior college team in the field and being down three of their top seven runners due to injury.

Ashley Shares, who finished 40th at last year’s NJCAA National Meet, led the way in 16th place with a time of 20:09. Rounding out the team Connor Reynolds can be contacted were Trudy Rodriguez (Joliet Cen- at illinifreak708@gmail.com

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Tennis struggles to find its stroke

By Courtney Kuchan

Staff Writer

Following a pair of 3-6 losses to both Illinois Valley Community College and College of Dupage, the Cyclones added four more losses to their record: a 0-9 loss to Oakton Community College, a 1-8 loss to College of Lake County, a 1-8 loss to Waubonsee Community College, and a 1-8 loss to McHenry County College. Veronica Canseco brought the team their only singles points against College of Lake County and McHenry. Against Waubonsee, Nicole Baffin notched the only singles point.

“The team is great; they all get along and have formed a very nice bond with each other, so I feel we will get better each match,” commented Coach Bill Finn, who continued by saying, “We have been overmatched so far this season.

Really, we did not turn in any great performances.”

Nevertheless, the team is putting the past behind them, and working from the bottom up on skills each and every practice. They are staying hopeful for a turn around in their season.

“Our practices are really based on fundamentals and repetition. These women just need time to get bet-

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ter,” stated an encouraged Coach Finn.

Leading the team is number one singles player Daisy Burke. Newcomers Nicole Mazor and Veronica Canseco, who have already proven their talent in tennis, bringing home five out of the nine points for the Cyclones.

“I feel that if you are an athlete, you can be successful in tennis.

Many of the same things such as hand eye coordination transfer from sport to sport. We are very fortunate to have Nicole Mazor with us, who has also played soccer and basketball for the college, but we have all girls who are wiling to work hard and extra to get better,” comments Coach Finn.

Coach Finn and new assistant Coach Matt Pietruszka hope for a growth in the girls both individually and as a team. They are hoping for a standout performance by the girls in the October State Finals Tournament hosted by Moraine.

Although the team is off to a rough start, Coach Finn’s confidence and appreciation for his team is clear. “I predict we will get better each week.”

Courtney Kuchan can be contacted at courtrk10@yahoo.com

Soccer / From Sports Front Page gion IV Championship Tournament in the quarterfinals. The players have learned from this defeat, and plan on applying their newfound experience to the current season.

Chuck Bales, coach of the Moraine Valley Cyclones, began his leadership ten years ago. His primary goal is to inspire freshmen on the team to return for their sophomore year. He plans on doing everything he can to push the hardworking players on his team even further, and eventually into the professional leagues.

The home opener for this season was held on August 31, and was a marginal victory for the Cyclones.

They destroyed McHenry County College 6-2, which was a great, early momentum-booster, and also a belated recovery from their postseason defeat. The victory was short lived as the athletes lost to DuPage’s stout defense 2-1 on September 3.

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The Cyclones suffered two more losses, to Oakton Community College and to Truman College. However they didn’t stay down for long.

The team played at home against Elgin Community College on September 14 and won 3-2. This victory must have sparked a redemptiondriven game plan, because the next home game played on September 21 against Waubonsee Community College was a complete domination, ending in a 12-0 victory.

The team’s next two games will be away; the first one is September 25 at Daley College at noon, and the second at College of Lake County at 4pm. Come out and support your Cyclones. Enthusiasm promotes determination, and determination drives a team.

Joe Salah can be contacted at Jsalah22@gmail.com

Coach Gloria Coughlin is definitely doing something right, en route to a 15-0 record

vice aces, and 13 digs.

In the second match against Oakton CC, the final score ended up being: 25-15, 29-27, 25-18. Rachel Levitt controlled the offense with 13 kills of 21 attempts, 2 blocks, 2 service aces, and notched her 3rd double-double of the season adding 13 digs. Katie Yacko set a good match with 35 assists. Kelly Stack and Danielle Donahue secured the defense with 20 digs and 10 digs respectively.

This was not an official conference match, however it did give us a good look at what Oakton will bring to the court when they play at Oakton on October 5.

Finally, on September 14, the team played against Waubonsee winning with a final score of 25-21, 25-19, 2516. Waubonsee is a very good team that had not lost yet in Conference

play.

“We knew it was going to be a tough match and we played better as the match went on, getting to know our opponents a little more with each set and making the appropriate adjustments,” said coach Gloria Coughlin.

Rachel Levitt led the team with her second double-double, 11 kills and 11 digs, also adding 2 service aces.

Libero Kelly Stack, notched 5 aces and 2 kills to go with her 17 digs.

Katie Yacko dished out 31 assists and added 3 of her own kills. Serving continues to be a critical part of their offense as they totaled 16 points on service aces. Big win for the Cyclones!

Amel Saleh can be contacted at Saleha38@student.morainevalley.edu

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Men’s Soccer looks to improve on up-and-down start

By Joe Salah Staff Writer

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Despite inconsistency in overall performance, the defense has put forth great effort to keep the team in most of their games

When the Moraine Valley Men’s Soccer team is mentioned, a discussion of their great achievements usually follows soon after. The Cyclones have performed on more than admirable levels and have become renowned for it.

In the 2009 regular season, the Cyclones held an amazing 13-3-1 record, scoring 59 goals. Though they were busy with practicing team coordination for upcoming games, they managed to participate in an eight-day-long trip to Milan, Italy and compete in the 2009 World Interuniversity Games.

Even in foreign territories, the team performed exceptionally well finishing with a 2-2-1 record. The team also merited the Fair Play Award, given to whoever displayed exemplary discipline during the competition.

The Cyclones’ were left wanting in their postseason performance, losing the NJCAA Re-

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Women’s Volleyball streaks to 15-0 Cross Country competes

By Amel Saleh

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Carli Immordino and the Cyclones are still undefeated

The women’s volleyball team is on fire with a series of wins, bringing their record to 15-0.

On September 21, they played against McHenry and owned the court with the final score being: 25-15, 2515, 19-25, 25-22. Rachel Levitt led the team with 15 kills, hitting 35.2% for kills and added a block, 5 service aces & 8 digs. Carli Immordino notched her first doubledouble (kills-digs) of the season with 12 kills, 10 digs plus a block and 3 service aces.

Donna (D.J.) Killeen was also strong at the net with 11 kills and a block plus 9 digs.

Kelly Stack was 34 of 35 for serve reception with 28 digs.

Katie Yacko distributed 46 kill assists along with her 3 kills and 12 digs.

On September 17, the undefeated cyclones faced the College of Dupage with the final score being: 25-16, 257, 25-13. In the first match, Carli Immordino led the team with 7 kills; followed by Shannon Ott with 5 kills and 2 blocks, and Rachel Levitt with 5 kills, 2 blocks, 3 ser-

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well against bigger foes

By Connor Reynolds

Sports Editor

The Men’s Cross Country team competed at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships on September 17, finishing 23rd out of 32 teams.

Jon Altman (Sandburg) led the way in 28:23 (170th place). Close behind him was Dimitri Dimizas in 28:44 (183rd place) One week prior, the team competed at Olivet Nazarene’s University Midwest Classic XC Invitational. In their first 8K race of the season, the Running Cyclones showed they could run well as a team.

“One of the things I was really, really pleased with… is that we talked all week about staying together and running as a pack. We had just really great results,” Coach Mark Horstmeyer said. They used this team running to propel themselves to a tenth place finish out of 12 despite being the only junior college team in the field.

Jon Altman (Sandburg) and Dimitri Dimizas (Richards) led the way with times

of 28:15 (43rd Place) and 28:19 (45th Place) respectively. “They helped each other, and that’s what we need from them if we’re to enjoy team success,” said Horstmeyer.

Rounding out the teams were Kellen Williams (Leo) in 29:18 (64th place), Luke Bronson (Bremen) in 29:33 (68th place), Ben Greer (Stagg) in 29:48 (78th place), Chris Lindich (Reavis) in 30:33 (94th place), Wilson Tan (Kenwood Academy) in 30:46 (100th place), Abel Garcia (Morton East) in 30:57 (104th Place), Rich Sparks (Stagg) in 32:05 (116th place), Felipe Rivera (Eisenhower) in 32:13 (118th place), Jim Johnson (Reavis) in 33:32 (119th place), and Raul Gonzales (Argo) in 34:01 (132nd place) edging out his brother Jose Gonzales (Argo) in 34:03 (133rd place).137 runners competed on the 8K course at Aspen Ridge Golf Club in Bourbonnais.

Horstmeyer added, “It should be fun to see what they do on Friday at Illinois Intercollegiates. I expect the growth to continue.”

Connor Reynolds can be contacted at illinifreak708@gmail. com

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Students shared their passion for dancing with the crowd at Fall Fest

By Anthony Rojas

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Fall Fest is an annual event led by Student Life, and is the bigger and far more entertaining sequel to “Welcome Days.”

The moment any student walked toward the quad on

September 15, they were immediately overtaken by the pungent hot dog scent floating around, and calls of “FREE FOOD!” Of course, it was studentstuition-paid food, but this is easy to forget when you’re starving in the early afternoon and there’s a twenty-

foot booth inviting you to eat.

School clubs had booths strewn around the quad with members dressed up to attract passersby and hopefully convince them to join.

Most booths were decorated with the event’s given theme: a Hawaiian Luau.

A few clubs decided to

go their own way, though, and tried to sum up what their club was about through their table’s decoration. The Creative Writing Club, for instance, had their table covered like a tablecloth with short stories and poems their members had written.

Toward the end of the

event, Student Life coordinator, Demetrius Robinson, announced the winner of the contest for best-dressed table, the Art Club.

“I didn’t know there was a contest,” said champion Laura Joy. Fall Fest / Page 5

Moraine Valley Faculty presents “New Work”

By Courtney Kuchan Staff Writer Upon entering an art gallery, adjusting your mind to the contrasting bright and dull colors, the miniature and the oversized works, and the broad variety of media can be challenging.

Galleries can be difficult to appreciate, especially if you are not an art critic or studying an art major.

Some pieces require a deep concentration from the viewer to sort through the unexplained and perplexing image to find a connection between the work and what it represents in reality. Some just require the viewer to take a step back and understand that the meaning is simply the first thought that comes into their heads.

The Robert F. DeCaprio gallery is now home to the MVCC Faculty’s “New Work” open Sep. 20 through Oct. 14 in the FPAC. All

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18 artists, currently faculty members, both full and part time at MVCC, display their significant works in a collection where each piece offers a difference in theme, personality, connotation, and media. The artists and their outstanding pieces

are not new to exhibitions; the brilliant artists’ work has been seen in galleries across the nation and even in other countries. Its no surprise MVCC is honored to support faculty members’ work and share them with others.

“We have a faculty show as part of each year ’s program in the Robert F DeCaprio to showcase the sort of work that these artists are producing - when they’re not teaching MVCC students, that is! I think it’s great for the students to

see that their teachers are all professional, practicing artists,” states Jennifer Kiekeben, the Art Gallery Coordinator. You won’t only find the normal oil on canvas in the Decaprio gallery but also the use of modern technology used create a new fresh definition of art, such as digital photography, graphics, collages, and pages right out of a comic book.

Though all the work contains stunning imagery and details, the exhibit’s photography and digital photography are defiantly being noticed. “This was my first time visiting the art gallery in the FPAC and I was really impressed with the work displayed, especially the photographs.” comments faculty member Melissa Watson.

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Art Club’s Still Here The ethics of medicine today

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The Student Art Club is located in the U building.

storage space. It’s disrespectful.”

Says Art Club advisor Tyler Hewitt.

The rest of Art Club agrees.

Art Club started as a way for stu- Currently, when something is dents to collaborate on art projects, tossed into the gallery that doesn’t but has since evolved into managing belong, Art Club has been removing the student art gallery. All students the items and placing them in the are encouraged to submit their work. hall outside. Signs are also taped They used to receive several to the items that read, “THIS IS NOT submissions, but student interest ART”. This process seems to have has dropped dramatically over the alleviated some of the mess. past few years. Art Club even went Art Club is also working with Music to great lengths organizing a book Club to design a haunted house that art competition with the library this will be in the U Building on October past spring semester. However, the 27th and 28th. The cost of admission only submissions came from Art Club is four food items to be donated to the members and a few students in the Greater Chicago Food depository.

We are looking for any volunteers FPAC. There is also some frustration who would like to help us out. This about the space. The old student promises to be a very art-filled and art gallery was in the former C Build- fun experience. ing across from Student Life, and it At any rate, Art Club wants to was often used as a storage space showcase any and all artistic talent for tables, chairs, and other items. on campus, and no, you don’t have This also happens in its new location to be an art major; all you need is a in the U Building, but not nearly as passion for art in all of its forms. badly as before.

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Dr. Heiliscer talks to students about the ethical issues with the medical field today.

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By Rob Siebert

Editorial Assistant Dr. Bernard Heilicser of Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Ill, spoke to dozens of Moraine Valley students Wednesday in the library.

In the first installment of the library’s “One Book, One College” series, spinning out of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot, Heilicser spoke on ethics in medicine.

Heilicser, who specializes in emergency medicine and medical ethics, said ordinary people regularly hear about medical ethics in their every day lives. Such topics include euthanasia, abortion, stem cell research, even cloning.

“It’ll be there in our personal lives and our professional lives,” Heilicser said.

He noted such issues tend to become distorted by factors outside medicine.

“Unfortunately, political and religious views tend to get in the way,” Heilicser said. “Which is a shame, because I think those things have no place in medicine.”

Speaking mostly to medical students, Heilicser gave his audience a glimpse of things to come, providing hypothetical ethics dilemmas and even touching on his own experience treating victims of Hurricane Katrina and the recent earthquake in Haiti.

“Certain patients that we had resources for, we could not give them because it would have been too labor intensive and taken away from other patients,” he said.

Four of the main ethics medical professionals adhere to are autonomy (the right to have the

treatment you want), beneficence (putting a patient’s best interests first), non-maleficence (doing no harm) and justice.

“Ninety percent of patients get better if you just do no harm,” Heilicer said. “Seven percent you’ll help, and 3 percent you’ll really do something for.”

Sometimes, the most heartwrenching choice a doctor can make is whether or not to end a life.

When it comes to his own decisions, Heilicser said he follows a “next day/ five year” rule. If he can look himself in the mirror the next day, and then in five years time, and have a clear conscience both times, he made the best decision he could have.

Most people simply want their life to end peacefully, but Heilicser said that’s “not always the way it plays out in the hospital, unfortunately.”

Impassioned family members sometimes make decisions that don’t honor the wishes of a patient.

Thus, Heilicser emphasized the importance of having a living will, and giving power-of-attorney to the right person, even if it’s not a spouse.

“Sometimes you’re better off having a person who’s less impassioned to make those decisions,” he said.

Heilicer’s presence at Moraine can partially be attributed to two faculty members he knows, once of which is a former colleague of his.

Collection Librarian Joe Mullarkey, who corresponded with both faculty members, said Heilicser is “an example of someone who practices ethical treatment and decision making on a daily basis.”

Rob Siebert can be contacted at siebert85@yahoo.com

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Student Government’s Free Parking

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Parking at Moraine Valley is often considered one of the largest problems on campus.

By Anthony Rojas

Features Editor

M o r a i n e Va l l e y ’ s S t u d e n t Government Association (SGA) has implemented a new surge toward a more involved student body.

For years, the group has been attempting to convince Moraine’s students that the actions within the school administration and all other campus events affect everyone here.

With a large mass of students and with them a large mass of apathy for school issues, the student government has had trouble really convincing everyone students should be more involved.

Bribery, of course, is a fantastic incentive.

Beginning this semester, the student government will begin putting up a questionnaire involving the way in which Moraine Valley is run, the clubs and organizations within the campus and student concerns/suggestions that could make the school better, or more efficient. After students have become more involved, the questions will evolve to concerns about federal, state and local governments.

The question this brings up is why should students respond to a piece of paper on a bulletin that asks their opinions on things they’ve already become apathetic

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Distribution Manager

and “God Gave Rock N Roll To You.” The sheer spectacle of the show was awe-inspiring. Gene Simmons, the bassist known for his demon persona, breathed fire during “Firehouse.” Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist and Space Ace persona shot fireworks out of his guitar during “Shock Me.” Paul Stanley, the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist rode a zip-line into the crowd to a rotating miniature stage during “I Was Made For Loving You.” One of the major highlights was Simmons did a bass solo while coughing up blood, then proceeding to fly onto a platform 40 feet above the stage. He went on to perform one of his trademark songs, “I Love It Loud.”

One of the things that many people like about seeing KISS live is that they always play their trademark songs and make sure the fans get their moneys worth.

As with every KISS concert, the show ended with a performance of their signature song “Rock and Roll All Night,” as cannons shot confetti and made it rain for five minutes to close a show.

KISS put on, and will continue to put on the most elaborate and entertaining shows in rock until they die.

And a perhaps they’ll continue a little after that.

For nearly 40 years, KISS has been pushing the boundaries with spectacular live shows to go along with their loud brand of rock and roll.

On Sept. 3, the band outdid themselves at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. They set the bar even higher as part of The Hottest Show on Earth tour.

Fans were treated to the surpriseopening act of Marty Casey and The Lovehammers, whom provided a fun, energetic live show. The next band, The Envy, were neither good or bad and had an sound very reminiscent of U2.

The following group, The Academy Is, played a near-hour set which the audience sat on their hands. They were not very receptive for their emoalternative sound except for their last song which was a cover of “Fox On The Run” by Sweet.

Then KISS came on-stage abound with fire, sparks and fireworks in an amazing display as they performed “Modern Day Delilah” from their new album Sonic Boom as the audience began to get into the groove of things.

The band followed up with staples such as “Cold Gin”, “Let Me Go Rock N Roll,” “Firehouse” and “Deuce.”

The band also dusted out some older songs that hadn’t been played in Michael Stocks can be contacted at awhile such as “Crazy Crazy Nights” mstocks19@hotmail.com

toward? Well, this is the fun part.

All across Moraine, students have realized the very poor and decrepit state of parking on campus. Many students are constantly subjected to either getting to the school an hour early or forced to waste their time and gas circling around the mass of huddled cars searching for that one empty space and then fending off all other drivers vying for the same spot. The latter option usually results in many students being late for class.

The SGA has taken this into account and as a reward for answering the questions they provide, students will be enlisted into a raffle. The prize of winning this raffle is a designated parking

space of the Association’s choice, but participants, be assured that the spot will definitely be close to the school and no one else will be permitted to park there, not even staff members are allowed to take your parking space away from you.

The process works as such: Amongst the questions posted on bulletin boards around campus there will also be a phone number for students to text their answers to (free of charge, of course) and Via Google Voice (a program made by the Google corporation which allows users to send and receive calls/texts through their computer) the SGA will write down the names of the contestants on pieces of paper and choose one at random.

Whoever’s name is picked will win the reserved parking space.

“The raffle is just to get students involved in the important issues concerning our school,” said SGA president, John Cruz, “and I really hope that we can start asking questions about higher forms of government that affect all of our lives.”

The question of how involved this new incentive will make Moraine Valley students now lies with the students themselves. Is a parking space really worth your time? Will getting involved improve anything?

These are the first questions that have to be asked. Hopefully the answer will correspond with the good of both the school and the student body.

Anthony Rojas can be reached at anthonyrojas15@yahoo.com

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Student Life’s Iron Leadership

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Students attending the Iron Oak’s Leadership Development day participated in many evens such as high rope and canoeing.

By Jayne Joyce

Staff Writer

Moraine Valley’s Leadership development series transformed students into high ropers on Sept 9, 2010.

Kicking off this year’s series, the participants were cooed with free lunch and an opportunity to float like puppets, 30 feet above the ground, at Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center in Homewood Flossmoor.

The “face your fears” theme attracted many student leaders who worked as a group to improve leader-

ship skills as described by student life coordinator, Demetrious Robinson.

“What I like about this program is that students are working in an outdoor environment where they have that connection with nature and they are learning to effectively deal with issues such as conflict resolution and how to improve communication skills within a diverse group,” said Robinson. “These transferable skills are essential in any type of environment.”

Students were split into two groups performing outdoor activities, such as climbing a 14-foot wall and group-

lifting, in which they would lift one another for a high ropes course and by doing so learn to gain trust.

Student Kendall Peoples was lifted by a group of 12 people.

“I had my doubts, but I’m not a person to get my thoughts caught up,” Peoples said.

“I like to keep an open mind. I was the heaviest person in the group, and I wasn’t used to be lifted since I am usually performing that role.”

Peoples, however, wasn’t the only person who had their doubts.

“At first I thought it was going to be

like going to the park like a kid, but as soon as I got up to the high ropes course, I knew that wasn’t the case,” student Eric Muse said.

At the end of the high ropes course, Ron Crayton, outdoor facilitator at Iron Oaks, reminded students what the activities were really testing.

“It’s not all about the physical component, but it’s the mental,” he said. “Your body can handle it, but sometimes your mind gets a little freaked out.”

At the end of the session, students displayed a collected sense of accomplishment and bonded with other students they have never met with before.

“It challenged me physically and emotionally,” student Phill Culbertson said.

The student life leadership series is offered to any and all students on Moraine Valley’s campus who is interested in for social interaction with other students while learning about leadership skills.

For more information regarding Student Life Leadership Development, contact student life coordinator Demetrious Robinson at (708) 9745717 or studentlife@morainevalley. edu Jayne Joyce can be contacted at Joycej4@student.morainevalley.edu

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Fall Fest / From Front Page “I’m pretty surprised.”

The Art Club’s table had a mess of coloring books for students to take and club member, Mike Giba, was doing caricatures on request.

Some events at Fall Fest were the usual fun suspects such as a rock climbing wall and beanbags, but others were unusual.

One such activity involved a fenced ring inside of which were tricycles-far too large to be ridden seriously-that students were meant to take around a stationary circular structure that was placed in the middle. Many students who partook in this madness said that it was a lot of fun, but a difficult task being that they were riding atop a field of grass and rough dirt.

Of course, during any activity led

by Student Life, there will be music and with loud music comes loud dancing. This time, it was brought the Bermuda Dance Team, who got the crowd riled and brought about the constant shouting of “Oh Yeah!” from a sea of onlookers.

They began with a synchronized dance involving all three team members performing a list of songs, and then each member individually gave a performance.

This portion of the event was definitely one of Fall Fest’s highlights.

“Dancing is like dreaming on your feet,” team member Donn Lusung said after the performance. Fellow member Chris Zarate chimed in, saying he was

Compiled by Student Life 24 Karats: For information, contact Adrienne Stewart at (708) 974-5678.

ABLE: Opposite of Disabled: For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Action, Social and Political Empowerment Club: For information, contact Dr. Shaheen Sayeed at (708) 974-5618.

ALAS (Alliance of Latin American Students): For infomation, contact Ronny Anderson at (708) 6085487.

Art Club: For information, contact Tyler Hewitt at (708) 974-5219.

Christian Fellowship: For more information contact Michael Shannon. Meets at 4pm, Mondays in D-126.

College Bowl: Practice Tue/Thur, 3:00, A153. (708) 608-4177.

Combat to College: For infomation, contact Debbie Wills at (708) 974-5759.

Creative Writing Club: For information, contact Mary Berwer at brewerm@student.morainevalley. edu. Club Meets 2 to 4PM most Mondays in D122.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Club: For information, contact Michale O’Shea at (708) 974-5597.

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The rock climbing wall was one of Fall Fest’s best pieces of entertainment.

“really glad to see opportunities to practice dance at Moraine.”

Fall Fest is a fine example of what the Student Life group does for Moraine Valley students.

In essence, it’s the proof that college students can come together and have fun without beer

Dile’ (Dance Inspired by Latino Experience): For more information contact Ryan Budds. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 3pm, Location TBA.

bongs or flip cup. Sometimes, a rock climbing wall, free food, music and a whole lot of people congregating in one place is just enough to have a good time.

Earth Club: For information, contact Janet Kotash at

Anthony Rojas can be contacted at anthonyrojas15@yahoo.com

Finance Club: For information, contact Larry

(708) 974-5246.

Film Authority: For more information contact Dan Pal. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm, in M-202.

Filmmakers Club: For information, contact Dan Pal at (630) 942-2800.

Odelson at (708) 974-5264.

Forensics team: For information, contact John Nash at (708) 974-5550 or Michael Shannon at (708) 6084047 Gay, Lesbian Or Whoever (GLOW): For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Glacier: For information, contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Mon. at 3:00 p.m. U207 International Women’s Club: For information, contact Dr. Shaheen Sayeed at (708) 974-5618.

Martial Arts: For more information contact Courtney Reese at L-287. Meets Thursdays at 3:15pm in U-111.

Mastodon: For information, contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Wed 4:00 U207 MVCC Animation Club: For information, contact Richard Lapidus at (708) 974-5629.

MVCC Christian Fellowship: For information, contact Samuel Chen at (708) 974-5636.

MVCC Meeting Planning Club: For information, contact Mary Beth Walsh at (708) 974-5569 MVCC Music Club: For information, contact Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636.

Music Club: For information, contact Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636.

Muslim Student Association: For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Network Security Club: For information, contact John Sands at (708) 974-5426.

Phi Theta Kappa: For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Psychology Club: For information, contact Mitchell Baker at (708) 608-4058.

Service Club: For information, contact Cara Williams at (708) 974-5489 Ski Club: For information, contact Michael Wade at (708) 974-5594.

Student Ambassador Program: For information, contact Alicea Toso for (708) 974-5356.

Student Government Association: For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Women Empowerment: For information, contact Dawn Fry at (708) 974-5717.

Xclusive: For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708)-974-5567

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Alumni returns to inspire students

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Kevin Kenealy was a student at Moraine Valley and Editor in Chief of the Glacier

By Katie Baxter

Staff Writer

“Going for your dreams, not dreaming for your goal.” This was the central

message of Moraine Valley alum Kevin Kenealy’s presentation Tuesday in the union.

Kenealy is a published author, a former Glacier editor in chief, and is an

Eastern Illinois University graduate.

Though many people discouraged him from doing so, Kenealy wrote and published a book called Twenty Something. The book consists of a series of poems and pictures collected

by Kenealy throughout his 20s.

“The most important thing to ask when you’re writing a story, or anything, is ‘Why is this important to you?’” Kenealy said.

Kenealy told the students a story about growing up as a baseball player, because his father always insisted on it. He played baseball until high school, when he walked up to the coach and said he was leaving the team. Even though his father didn’t talk to him for a week, Kenealy said he didn’t regret it.

“Sometimes you don’t realize it at the time, but you have to do what’s right for you,” Kenealy said.

Ever since then, Kenealy has been living his dream.

He has interviewed former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, and a drummer from the band Grand Funk Railroad, which “overwhelmed me with excitement.”

Then Kenealy asked the students about role models and many named famous athletes, parents, and even Jane Adams. When asked about his role model, Kenealy said John Lennon from The Beatles because Lennon spoke his mind and didn’t “swim with the fish”.

Kenealy also spoke to students

about discouragement. Paired off in twos, Kenealy had one student say what their dream was, and another had to say it was a bad idea and they shouldn’t do it. However, the student who talked about his/her dream didn’t know Kenealy told the other student to discourage them.

Kenealy wanted to give students a taste of what real life is like.

“If you know what your goal is, you can overcome these things around you,” said Kenealy.

At the end of his lecture, Kenealy showed the students a YouTube video called “40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 minutes.” This video showed clips of hundreds of movies with the inspirational lines all put together into one clip.

“I really liked the video clip at the end,” said student Eric Vasquez, “It was great to see all of the inspirational speeches put into one great video.

Even though it has only two minutes, there was a lot of inspiration packed in.”

Kenealy also gave the students facts on why to not listen to other people or give up. For instance, Michael Jordan never made his high school basketball team and Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before the invention of a light bulb.

Kenealy’s bottom line: Don’t dream it, do it.

Katie Baxter can be reached at baxterk@student.morainevalley.edu

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No Need To Get Out of Town

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Ben Affleck in the movie The Town plots his next bank heist.

By Tony Farinella

Staff Writer

The Town is the best film seen so far this year. It proves the theory that if you want to do something right, you have to do it yourself.

Ben Affleck’s best work in his career has been self-created, either by writing the screenplay or directing. The Town is his most ambitious project to date and also his best. There is not a dull moment in the film, as you find yourself riveted by these characters and their dilemma. Affleck plays Doug MacRay, a man born and raised in Charlestown, where crime is commonplace. It’s a family business, in fact.

They learned how to perform crimes from their fathers.

After a while, Ben realizes he wants more out of his life. It’s not that easy to walk away from it, however, because his brothers, led by “Jem” James Coughlin (Jeremy Renner), think that this life is forever. They are not blood brothers, but when you have been through as much as they have, it’s the same thing.

From the opening bank robbery, we see that these guys know exactly what they are doing and have been doing this for a while. The bank manager Claire is a little nervous about opening the safe, for obvious reasons, but Doug tells her to take her time and do

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it right. James, on the other hand, is ready to kill her for wasting his time.

When she leaves unharmed, James wants to put a scare in her, so she won’t go to the FBI. Doug, meanwhile, ends up accidentally falling for her when he goes to meet her.

This allows us to understand Doug’s conflict between his life of crime, and the woman he adores.

The Town works and works well because of Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Doug. He’s a complex figure with deep issues that are explained when he goes to meet his father, played by Chris Cooper, in prison. He’s a threedimensional character that is street smart and also smart in real life. You feel every agonizing moment of his pain, thanks to the writing and the direction.

The Town will have you glued to your seat. It features genuine tension, heart-racing action, well-written characters, and even a little comedy as well. Affleck’s character is one that you root for, and he’s your tragic, flawed hero.

As a director, Affleck has tremendous patience in terms of developing and fleshing out his characters.

He also knows when to turn up the volume and get the action pumping.

Affleck has a real gem here, and he’s the star of the show, in front of and behind the camera.

Amel Saleh

Tony Farinella can be contacted at farinellaa2@student.morainevalley.edu

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Entertainment Editor If I can condense Sara Bareilles’s new album (Kaleidoscope Heart) in one sentence, it is this: if you’re a fan of torturing yourself with the most depressing music out there, then this album is definitely worth your money.

I am sulking with sadness thinking about just how horrible of a “relationship- life” this artist could possibly have! I mean, I understand it’s music for the soul or what not, but it is honestly too much for my liking. Way, way too much! I get it Sara, you made a mistake and let the love of your life slip between your fingers or you hate yourself for allowing yourself to get with a tool, but could you shut it already?

Now, I’m not saying that her entire album was gone to waste because some tracks did get my foot tapping. She still delivers a beautiful voice and tunes that are appealing to the ear. What kills it are the many heart wrenching lyrics that pump the brakes several times.

Bareilles is lyrically and musically advanced beyond many other pianobased pop groups, but I feel her new album doesn’t reflect that.

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Speaking of the Devil The American wins

By Tony Farinella Staff Writer

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Little do they know that they are trapped in an elevator with the Devil himself.

By Matt Mireles

Staff Writer

with not trust them. Things take a turn for the worst when one of them starts bleeding from a mysterious cut. That is only the start of a series of mishaps that occur throughout the hour and twenty minute film.

Meanwhile, a grief-ridden detective and two security guards try to assess the problem via camera and a one-way radio with varying and sometimes shocking results.

Overall, the film is great. The creepy atmosphere is handled well by director John Erick Dowdle, and some of the actors do deliver some believable performances. Screenwriter Brian Nelson, whose credits include 30 Days of Night and Hard Candy adapts Shyamalan’s story quite admirably by creating multiple plot-layers while veering away from any possible confusion.

The verdict? Go see it. Even if you have been wary about any movie bearing the Shyamalan-ading-dong name, you should still give it a look. It’s definitely his best film he’s been a part of since Signs.

Imagine you are trapped in an elevator for hours with a handful of strangers. Now imagine that one of those strangers happens to be the devil himself. That is what the film Devil wants us to experience.

With a concept thought up and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Devil is not your typical horror film, and somewhat breathes new life into the genre. The scares are few and far in between, but makes up for it with its smartly written premise and some witty dialogue.

Devil is about four strangers in a broken-down elevator car in an office building. One is a slick mattress salesman, another is a temporary security guard, there’s the defensive older woman armed with an expired can of pepper spray, and finally a stuck-up con girl.

During the several hour ordeal they have to endure claustrophobia, crappy elevator music, power outages, and each other. Every character has a flaw of their own that Matt Mireles can be contacted at miremakes the people they’re trapped lesm4@student.morainevalley.edu

Easy A gets high honor roll

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Emma Stone playing the role of the saucy high school girl with all the attention.

By Tony Farinella

Staff Writer

Back in 2004, Lindsay Lohan starred in a comedy called Mean Girls, which took everything we thought we knew about high school comedies and turned it upside down.

It was funny, witty, edgy, and had its heart in the right place.

Six years later, we have another high school comedy that has its finger on the pulse of the current generation

and its obsession with being noticed.

It also showcases the very talented and beautiful Emma Stone.

Stone stars as Olive, a high school student who is under the radar at her school.

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The American follows Jack (George Clooney), a silent assassin who keeps to himself and whose preparation is second to none. He leaves nothing to chance. In Jack’s eyes, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

While in Sweden, things get a little messy, which leads Jack to tell his boss that his next job will be his last. His boss tells him the job will be an easy one, because he won’t have to kill. He just has to make a drop off and he’s free to retire. It’s questionable what kind of retirement plan they have for assassins.

Jack’s final job will be in Italy, where he hopes to get a little rest and relaxation as well. That’s easier said than done, because he’s always on edge and unable to relax.

The very thing that makes him so effective is also his downfall. He is haunted by nightmares, has trouble sleeping, and sometimes will wake up after hearing a loud noise with a gun in his hand.

When he meets the local priest (Paolo Bonacelli), he wants nothing to do with him. The priest is under the impression Jack is a photographer in town, but he also senses that there is something more beneath the surface.

A local prostitute (Violante Placido) also becomes quite cozy with Jack. The more he tries to resist

human interaction, the harder it becomes for him.

The American is not for everybody, and it’s probably not going to satisfy your average moviegoer. It does take a while to get to where it wants to go, and certain audiences might lose their patience with it.

That said, it’s emotionally rewarding and thoughtful. It’s also quietly entertaining. In a summer filled with explosions and crazy action, it’s nice to sit back and let a movie unfold before your very eyes and take its time. This is a thinking man’s movie that will generate a lot of questions for you. It doesn’t give you all of the answers or paint the picture for you.

The American is not for everybody, and it’s probably not going to satisfy your average moviegoer. It does take a while to get to where it wants to go, and certain audiences might lose their patience with it. That said, it’s emotionally rewarding and thoughtful. It’s also quietly entertaining.

In a summer filled with explosions and crazy action, it’s nice to sit back and let a movie unfold before your very eyes and take its time. This really is a thinking man’s movie that will generate a lot of questions for you. It doesn’t apaint the picture for you.

Tony Farinella can be contacted at tonyf169@yahoo.com

Moraine Valley Glacier F&E Art Show / From Front Page might be surprised the photo is actually a self-portrait. Callahon’s artist statement goes perfect with the theme of his photo: you can spend your whole life searching for and experiencing beauty around you, but you may overlook where real beauty lies, in yourself.

Among all the ordinary sized works around the gallery, one very larger then life photo stands out.

Commenting on Joel Degrand’s Stephanie- Windy City Rollers, student John Smith describes the portrait’s subject: “She looks dominate, determined. She seems like a strong-willed woman ready to kick some butt.”

That’s the exact reaction Degrand is searching for. His photo is one in a series the gives viewers a look inside the subject’s attitude, beliefs, and feelings by evaluating the clothing they are wearing.

Irene McCauley’s relatable and simple photo emphasizes the tedious climb it takes to reach a destination, a concept many hardworking students can identify with. The stairs in the picture seem to go on forever; each step harder then the first, but thankfully closer to the end, or in the artist case, “home after a long hot day at the beach.”

The two sculptures in the gallery, Nikki Anderson’s Bulging Cherry #6 and Tom McDonald’s Dumb Bomb give abstract, meaningful pieces, unlike 2D artwork, a pulse.

Entertainment The gallery especially highlights Alex Chitty. In addition to the Decaprio gallery, the Atrium also features Chitty’s numerous pieces.

Her contemporary, abstract mixed medium works play into human’s somewhat chaotic relationship with nature.

“By using keen detail and subtle shifts in material, I work to nudge viewers out of auto pilot, to rewhet the imagination, and begin to articulate under celebrated moments of wonder,” states Chitty, as described in her artist statement.

“This year ’s exhibition demonstrates just what a high standard of work is being made by our faculty members - something for everyone at Moraine Valley to be impressed and inspired by,” says Kiekeben, encouraging all students and faculty to stop by the gallery.

If you do not get the chance to experience the art in person or would like to see more work by the artists, log on to http://dev. morainevalley.edu/FPAC/Season/ gallery_2010_MVFacultyWk.htm, which has more about the artist and their work.

Melissa Watson says it best: “It’s great to see work that MVCC staff and faculty have created.

As an institution Moraine does an excellent job at encouraging faculty, staff, and students to get involved on campus and this is just another great example of that” Courtney Kuchan can be contacted at courtrk10@yahoo.com

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The perfect “romcom”

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Going the Distance is the perfect movie for a girls night out.

Cassandra McEllen

Staff Writer

On and off screen, real life couple Justin Long and Drew Barrymore have paired up in a long distance relationship movie, “Going the Distance.”

“Going the Distance” chronicles the relationship of Erin (Barrymore), an intern trying to make it at a New York paper, and Garret (Long), a worker at a record company. They meet and have a wonderful no pressure six-week relationship. But when Erin moves back to California to finish grad school, Garret decides to try and make the cross-country relationship work.

The characters are what make the movie, and the gender roles are seemingly switched with Erin being the beer drinking, video game playing lead, and Garret the male who wants the relationship to work out. He puts in most of the effort. There is also a bevy of comedic relief in the form of Garret’s roommates, Box (Jason Sudeikis) and Dan (Charlie Day).

This romantic comedy isn’t the typical love movie that would make most people gag. “Going the Distance” has the right amount of

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raunchiness and humor that works without depleting the realness of the relationship. The movie had everyone in the theater laughing without the previews running the majority of the plot and jokes.

Another reason why “Going the Distance” works so well is because it has a sense of honesty that most fairy tale movies like these lack.

The characters are flawed, and the relationship often displays the tribulations, trust and communication problems that real relationships have, and most movies in this genre lack.

While the movie had so many moments that were great, there were a few moments that dragged. There was a point when the long distance relationship problems were dragged on too long to keep the audience engaged. There was also some back story that could have been filled in better, especially since it was a main conflict in the characters life.

Overall, “Going the Distance” was a funny and entertaining movie that guys won’t mind if their girlfriends drag them too. But it is also perfect for a girls night out!

Cassandra McEllen can be contacted at mcellenc@student.morainevalley.edu

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Classified ads are accepted at the Glacier office (U207) at the rate of 10 cents per word for students and Moraine employees, 20 cents per word for everybody else. Ads are subject to editing and must be in by noon seven days prior to issue release.

The Fall 2010 issues will be on the stands October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19 and December 10.

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Show Up For Cheyanne!

On January 1, 2010 Andrew and Kathy Powers were blessed with their first child, Cheyanne.

Unfortunately, after 27 challenging days in the neonatal intensive care unit, these loving parents lost their baby girl.

The “Show up for Cheyanne” benefit is at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St. Merrionette Park, Il from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2010.

Food, beer, wine and pop will be provided, silent auctions and prizes raffeled off. Tickets are $ 25.00 or $ 30.00 at the door.Call Ted Powers (708) 860-6141 or e-mail me: powerscloser@msn. com

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Folding drawing table 30” x 42” folds down to 6” deep. $80 call Janet (773) 582-8632.

For Sale!

R a i n f o re s t t h e m e d s w i n g , jumparoo, bouncer, playpen, bassinet, mobile and high chair for sale. In good condition, has been in storage. $200 OBO. About 3 years old, only used by one child. Willing to sell separately.

Call Priscilla (708) 469-8829.

For Sale!

Ivory 2 piece microfiber sectional $500, kitchen corner nook $75.

Vintage Poker Table 8 chairs $125, office desk $25, manager chair $25. Other Items available.

Call (708) 704-2048.

For Sale!

Jennifer Convertible sleeper couch with matching chair $450 Oak wood entertainment center with 32” TV $400. All excellent condition Call (708) 606-0053.

Freelance Graphic Design!

Specialize in layout, fine art graphics, logos for posters, flyers, business cards, etc. Please email for a consultation at ljoy827@ gmail.com

Countryside Business Seeking I.T. Person!

Must have desk top level troubleshooting knowledge, be familiar with a domain environment and windows network. Ability to add and remove computers from domain, good understanding of I.P. scheme, and cross platform knowledge from Windows 2000 to 2007. Applicatns can send their intersest and experience to hr@flyinghighgym.com or fax information to (708) 698-1000.

Room For Rent!

Shared Condo. $350.00/a month.

Near 111th & Oak Park.

All rooms are accessible. Close to Moraine & Metra. Cable and internet ready. Pets okay.

Open Parking. Call Becky (708) 513-7025.

Room For Rent!

Studio: Includes full size bathroom, full kitchen with appliances, heat included. Near campus soccer field, 111th & Helena. $900 a month.

Call:(708) 974-2350.

Furnished Room For Rent!

Close to school. Seperate bath w/shower high-speed internet, laundry & kitchen priviledges.

No Couples, smoke free. Dog on premises. $400 monthly, firm.

Call Deb (708) 903-0627.

Apartment for Rent!

2 bedrooms with central air, laundry. Located near 111th and Oak Park, Just steps to 385 bus stop to college or downtown, stores and restaurants. Very quiet and private bldg.$700 a month.

Please call at (708) 305-0262.

Sell Your Stuff!

To place an ad in Moraine’s Classified Section call the Glacier at (708) 608-4177 Or come to room U207.

Wanted!

Flying High Sports and Rec Center! Located in Countryside, IL (East Avenue and 55th Street) has immediate part time postions available for individuals interested in teaching in our Recreational and Tots Gymnastic Programs.

Hours are 3:45p - 8:00p Monday through Friday, 8:45a - noon Saturday. Number of days per week can be flexible, but 3:45p start weekdays is a MUST. We offera number of benefits, such as paid training, comapy sponsored and paid certifications in CPR and First Aid, and tuition discounts for family members. Intersted candidates can apply by visiting our website to print our Employment Application found under the EMPLOYMENT tab.

You can submit the application several ways; via e-mail to hr@flyinghighgym.com, by fax: (708) 698-1000 or via U.S. Mail to Flying High Sports & Rec Center, 5400 East Avenue., Countryside, IL 60525. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance a child’s life while earning some money.

Apartment For Rent!

5 minutes from Moraine.

1 Bedroom for $725 a month.

2 Bedrooms for $825 a month.

Laundry on site, storage units, secured entry building, newer appliances, newer carpet, freshly painted with assigned off street parking. Great location! Very clean! Sorry, no pets. Call today.

(708) 285-3070.

September 24, 2010

Moraine Valley Glacier F&E

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Job opportunities with UPS await you Landa. At typical college jobs like retail or the food industry, students rarely ever get a promotion or great pay. At the UPS in Hodgkins they As we get into the fifth week of start you off with a pay of $8.50/ the new school year, the Job ReHR, which is already over the minisource Center has been doing mum wage. After 90 days numerous amounts of inof working there, you get a terviews, fairs and internraise all the way up to $9.50/ ships for the students.

HR. So not only are the stu As many of you probdents getting $2.00 more ably seen, UPS tables pay an hour, all are eligible have been setting up to be considered for promoin Building S along with tion if necessary. other internship oppor Chris Haynes is one of the tunities. This is a great recruiters at the UPS table. program for the students On the table they offer pato take advantage of. A pers with information, pens, lot of students pass this mints and hand sanitizer. All table on a daily basis beof which has the UPS logo cause they are unaware on them. Haynes has an ofof the great opportunity fice on campus where stuthat it can bring them. dents can reach him there Little do students know Monday through Friday from that this table offers part 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. time jobs with weekends “Students can come in and holidays off, up to there for interviews or just 15,000 dollars in college more information on the UPS education assistance program,” says Haynes. and benefits that include Haynes office is located in healthcare, paid vacation and 401 (k).

Photo courtesy of www.blogcdn.com the T building at T100. For further information, you can Many students are contact Haynes during his working at jobs that are A UPS employee out doing the every day duties of a United Postal Service worker. hurting their grades and aren’t can work which is great because it get educational benefits. It can val- office hours or feel free to call him getting the pay or hours that they gives the person time to do things ue all they way up to 15,000 dollars at (708) 974-5793. deserve. UPS offers four different like homework,” says MVCC stu- in most cases. shifts that students can work. They dent, Ricardo Landa. UPS also “They pay for your college which Katie Baxter can be reached at include: Sunrise shift 3:30 a.m.-9 offers students the weekends off really benefits the student,” says Baxterk@student.morainevalley.edu

By Katie Baxter

Staff Writer

a.m., day shift 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., twilight shift 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and night shift 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.

“I think UPS offers a pretty good job opportunity. They let you pick from a selection of hours that you

which makes it a great time to hang out with friends, do some homework or catch up on all that sleep that college life doesn’t let you have. Not only do the students get a great job out of this, they also