MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WWW.MVCCGLACIER.COM FEBRUARY 17, 2012 VOLUME 44, ISSUE 12
Valentine’s Day dance a success By Connor Reynolds News Editor The Gay Lesbian or Whatever (GLOW) club held their first dance on February 10 to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the U building. Students of all demographics attended the danced dressed in anything from jeans to formal wear. Demetrius Robinson, Student Life coordinator, attended and was very excited to a part of GLOW’s first dance. “Overall, it was a great night for students and chaperones alike. The chaperones and GLOW leadership really got the party started,” said Robinson. Weather affected turnout as snow hit the area on the day of the dance. 50 students plus chaperones attended the
event in all. “It was surprising how many came out due to it snowing that day,” said GLOW coordinator Mark Montgomery. He continued, “My favorite part of the dance was that people enjoyed themselves.” The Hip hop group Xclusive gave a performance as part of the entertainment for the event. Other activities included a booth for students to create their own personalized valentines. Free sandwiches, chips and pop were also provided for all attendees. Highlights from the night included an intense dance off between Students at the GLOW Valentine’s Day Dance on February 10, take part in an impromptu dance contest in VALENTINE | page 6 the U building. Despite poor weather, 50 students took part in the dance. [Josh Hoppenrath]
Three chosen as 2012 Moraine Valley master teacher winners
Election process begins for new student trustee
By Connor Reynolds News Editor
Moraine Valley is need of a new student trustee for the fall of 2012 and spring semester of 2013. At the end of the current spring semester Emmanuel Santoyo’s term will come to an end. Applications for the positions were released on February 6 and the deadline to enter the election is March 2. To be elected as the voice of roughly 20,000 students, potential candidates must be willing to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week to the position and be willing to travel off campus. The responsibilities include attending Board of Trustee meetings, writing columns for the Glacier, and conducting surveys to gain insight on what the student’s want from Moraine Valley Community College. The stu-
Moraine Valley has officially recognized Jenine Galka, Jason King and Chris Riola as the school’s Master Teachers for the 2012 school year. The Master Teacher award recognizes teachers who are risk-taking, innovated and have a desire to go beyond their job description in order to help students succeed. Candidates for Master Teacher are nominated by their peers and then begin a process through which the Faculty Development Committee determines a winner. Nominees give a brief presentation to the committee as well as past winners, who Professors Chris Riola, Jenine Galka and Jason King (left to right) were honored as the 2012 master then vote. teachers for their work in the math program. The three implemented a Mastery Learning Program through TEACHERS | page 4 which students can take classes at a self-accelerating pace. [Michael Frederiksen]
By Amel Saleh Editor-in-Chief
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IN THIS ISSUE ENTERTAINMENT Jim Witter brings “Piano Men” back to Moraine Valley. Social page 7
FEATURES Speech finish first at McHenry County College tournament. Social page 2
SPORTS Basketball teams close out seasons with spirit games. page 11