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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. Page 12
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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
P.T.K. / Page 7
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
Interviews / Page 6
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.
Medical / Page 6