The Student Newspaper of Moraine Valley Community College www.mvccglacier.com February 4, 2011 Volume 43, Issue 10
School Board approves campus improvements Buildings A,B, T and S, as well as pond, slated for renovation By Connor Reynolds News Editor At the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees’ last meeting, four large school improvements were approved totaling over $2.6 million. The projects slated include replacing the Building T parking lot, replacing the Building S roof, replacing the Building S façade, renovation of the front pond and replacement of the ventilation systems in Buildings A and B. E.W. Olson of West Chicago is handling both projects on Building S. The project calls for the removal of the existing roof system, as well as furnishing and installing a brand new roof system that will include new curbs, copings, and skylights. The second part of their bid will be the removal of the current limestone façade; they will be replaced with new metal panels. The total price tag on E.W. Olson’s bid will be $777,000. ACCU-Paving of Broadview will be doing the other two improvements on the Building T parking lot and the front Construction | page 3
Moraine Valley approved plans to renovate the front “pond area“ of the campus. ACCU-Paving will be handing all the renovation procedures that will be taking place in the near future. [Zandro Zafra]
MVCC signs on with sustainability compact Moraine Valley starts off on the “Bronze” level, hoping to quickly move up to “Gold” By Anthony Cox Staff Writer
Stephanie Presseller is the sustainability coordinator for MVCC. Moraine just signed into a sustainability compact with a number of schools. [Anthony Cox]
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Working in a small office above the library is Stephanie Presseller, the Sustainability Coordinator. Presseler is one of the main forces spearheading the ambitious changes preparing Moraine Valley for a more environmentally conscious future. Meeting Presseller for an interview, she walked me right away to the windows overlooking the large industrial engineering room just outside the library. “See those big solar panels on the roof? Even in the middle of a blizzard, the energy from the sun is powering those panels to heat all the water pumping into the L, A, and B buildings.” “And the water is hot. You Features Moraine Valley hosts Gabro’s Inflatable Theater. F&E Front Page
can see for yourself.” Behind these recent innovations is the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact, passed by the Board of Trustees last Tuesday at their regular monthly meeting. The compact encourages campuses to progressively adapt greener practices over a 5-year period. The Sustainability Compact rolls out in a three-tiered program: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Moraine has committed to attaining the Gold rating by 2015, and in fact has established the necessary steps to earn its Bronze rank in the first 18 days. More substantial advancements happen at the Silver level; including green purchasing initiatives, integrating sustainability themes into existing curricula, and a green building rating system for new Sustainability | page 3
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Moraine Valley suffered through the harsh concequences of the recent snowstorm. This storm caused over 6000 flights to be delayed and was one of the largest on record. [Laura Joy]
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This story originally ran in the January 19, 1999 issue of the Glacier.
By Shawnita Jones Staff Writer Creeping into the New Year from its four-year hibernation, the blizzard is back. 1979 was the last time Chicago has seen a snowfall such as this. After partying, celebrating and welcoming the New Year with no indication of a blizzard, the world stood still for two days. Cars were buried in the snow as the owners tried to figure a way to dig themselves out. Snowplows even tried to fight the weather beast. This storm was just too powerful. The minute a plow shoveled its way through a driveway, the weather took over and reclaimed the territory. Due to the dangerously shocking condition of the 1999 blizzard, most Chicago, suburban and surrounding-area public schools were closed down for at least two days. Students could not walk on sidewalks, buses could not run and, by the second
day, the wind chill factor caused it to be dangerous to wait for buses. However, during the closing of the schools for those consecutive days, parents had to find childcare or stay home from work. The Chicago commuters found it hard to get into the city as the elevated trains would not run with snow on the tracks. Some commuters found themselves having to take shuttle buses instead. Standing out in the cold became a dangerous situation for some. A potentially fatal condition resulted from abnormally low body core temperature, which occurs when body heat is lost faster than it is produced. Cold hands and feet, poor judgment, apathy and amnesia are the first signs of hypothermia. Death from hypothermia usually occurs at body core temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Glacier can be contacted at Glacier@ morainevalley.edu.
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February 4th, 2011 — News Construction | from page 1
pond. The parking lot replacement calls for the removal calls for the removal and disposal of the existing parking lot, and the installation of a new surface including striping. The pond will be receiving a new edge stabilization treatment, a new fountain for aeration, and new landscaping. The new landscaping will include
the addition of cobblestones around the pond. Altogether this project is slated to cost $1,048,970. R.L. Sohol of Plainfield will be handling the replacement of the Building A and B ventilation systems. The plans call for the removal and replacement of existing piping, electrical, and ceiling sys-
tems. The project will cost $825,500 and is being funded by the Life Safety Fund. All projects were the lowest bidders to meet all the qualifications for their respective processes. For the Building S renovations, one lower bid was submitted by Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving of Harvey. However, this bid was
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disqualified due to an inability to meet the Quality Assurance requirement put forth by the school. Connor Reynolds can be reached at reynoldsc@mvccglacier.com.
The T Building parking lot will be resurfaced with brand new paving. ACCU-Paving of Broadview will also be handling this renovation. [Zandro Zafra]
The S Building roof will undergo renovations. Work on this building will be handled by E.W. Olson of West Chicago will be in charge of these renovations. [Stacey Reichard]
Blueprints to the new ventilation system for Buildings A and B. R. L. Sohol will be handling the installation of this new system. [Glacier Staff] SUstainability | from page 1
construction and renovation projects. Take, for example, the impressive Southwest Education Center recently built in Tinley Park. The building is the college’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building. “I think that our new Southwest Education Center is amazing. The building is a giant, physical, bold statement of our College’s commitment to sustainability.” The new building reduces its energy costs with an energy-saving geothermal system that extracts heat from the earth to maintain a comfortable temperature, while using daylight and sun harvesting to reduce the need for artificial lighting. Even the landscaping is designed to treat and move rainwater to native plants that can put it to use. Another important aspect of advancing campus sustainability is The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). STARS provides a checklist for campuses to self-assess
their sustainability progress. Submitting to a national program like STARS would normally constitute one half of the Gold level commitment to the Illinois compact. True to form, Moraine submitted its first self-assessment on January 31. If you are interested in learning more about sustainability or joining the Student Green Team Club, they are currently looking to recruit new members. You can email sustainability@morainevalley.edu, call 708-974-5412, or see Stephanie in L242. “We need to hear from students how we can help them be more engaged in and aware of the important sustainability actions Moraine is driving on campus and in the community. Moraine Valley Community College, and all of its awesome, innovative programs and services, would not exist if it weren’t for the students.” Anthony Cox can be contacted at tony.cox@ comcast.net.
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Student Trustee Corner | Gennaro paolella Wow, January of 2011 has already passed! As many of you may know, the spring semester has a reputation for going by the fastest. Hopefully many of you have already adapted to a new routine and are off to a great start toward achieving your goals for this semester. First of all, thank you to everyone who has aided in my transition as student trustee. The kindness and warmth exhibited by students and staff has been tremendous. This past month I have interviewed dozens of students, met leading administrators, and attended several Student Life activities. I would like to explain my observations from student interviews this past month and elaborate on the Awareness focus of my AAA campaign. I took careful notes during the student interviews conducted this past month. The information gathered from those conversations was compounded and made into a report. The intent of this report is to pass along student feedback to leading members of the college administration. Cur-
rently, I am happy to report that the vast majority of students are more than satisfied with their experiences at Moraine Valley. However, various suggestions for improvement are being relayed to leading decision makers at the college. This brings me to my next focus, awareness. The college has an impressive list of services they provide to students; many are free. However, I find that the majority of students are simply uninformed about these numerous resources in the Library, Job Resource Center, and Student Life Office has to offer. Fortunate for us, that is not even the tip of the ice berg! That is why on February 16 and 23 at 2 pm, I would like to give tours to any student that is interested. These tours would highlight various resources available to every student. Also, during the course of these tours we can interact, network, and share our opinions about Moraine. I would like to think of them as walk and talks. As long as there isn’t another bliz-
“As long as there isn’t another blizzard of historical proportions, I look forward to seeing you for a tour, one on one interview, or just around campus.”
zard of historical proportions, I look forward to seeing you for a tour, one on one interview, or just around campus. Please feel free to email me or
come visit me anytime. My email address is paolellag2@student.morainevalley.edu and my office is located in U204a.
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MVCC Finance Awards
By Liz Richardson Editor-in-Chief
ley with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The members of the GFOA are financial experts from around the world, in areas of state and local governments. The group’s numbers of the GFOA exceed 17,500. The win is a great achievement for MVCC’s financial department, and “its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” according to a press release. ASBO International stated that the college “validated the credibility of its school system’s operations… [and] assisted in strengthening their presentations for bond issuance statements, and provided professional recognition,” said the association via a press release. Congratulations to the financial department of Moraine Valley, and good luck in future reports.
Moraine Valley has won two internationally significant awards for its financial reporting during the 2009 fiscal year. The college has earned these awards for excellence in financial reporting. The awards are the highest form of recognition in their respective areas. The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) awarded Moraine Valley the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2009. ASBO International has 6,000 members that run the financial reporting for their respective educational areas, ranging from elementary schools to colleges. According to ASBO International, this award will enhance “the award winners’ credibility among stakeholders.” It is a great win for MVCC, and the recognition is not even over. The Government Finance Officers As- Liz Richardson can be contacted at sociation (GFOA) of the United States richardsonl@mvccglacier.com . and Canada also awarded Moraine Val-
“[MVCC] validated the credibility of its school system’s operations… [and] assisted in strengthening their presentations for bond issuance statements, and provided professional recognition.”
UPCOMING February 5 - Women’s Basketball @ Prairie State College. 3p.m. February 5 - Men’s Basketball @ Prairie State College. 1p.m. February 7 - Applications Available for Student Trustee & SGA 2011-2012 February 8 - Medical Research and the Politics of Trust. 11a.m. / Building L February 8 - Women’s Basketball @ Morton College. 5:30p.m. February 8 - Men’s Basketball @ Morton College. 7:15p.m. February 9 - Medical Education Series. 7p.m. / FPAC Theater February 10 - How to Pursue an Internship. 4-5p.m. / S117A February 10 - Women’s Basketball vs. College of Lake County. 5:15p.m. February 10 - Men’s Basketball vs. College of Lake County. 7p.m. February 14 - Valentines Day Celebration - Building U February 15 - Women’s Basketball @ Waubonsee CC. 5:30p.m. February 15 - Men’s Basketball @ Waubonsee CC. 7:15p.m. February 16 - African American Heritage Discussion. 11a.m. / U111 February 16 - Non-Traditional Careers Workshop. Noon / S117A February 17 - Women’s Basketball vs. Oakton CC. 5p.m. February 17 - Men’s Basketball vs. Oakton CC. 7p.m.
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Board may allow Murphy a third term as president
Joseph Murphy is entering his fourth year as president of Moraine Valley Board of Trustees. The School Board is considering to allow Murphy to have a third term as president following the completion of his current term. [Glacier Archives] By Joe Salah of students between this fall and the tional term. Although Murphy’s previ- exceptionally enough to consider Staff Writer last, and a dialogue on the commit- ously served terms have proven him to changing said policy, then another term ment to sustainability. But one por- be more-than adequate, an extension could prove to be quite beneficial to all Moraine’s prestigious board of trusttion of the meeting sparked peculiar of his position could ignite controversy of Moraine Valley. Though these issues ees came together for a broad discussion interest. throughout various students and facul- may arise, the board stood unanimous on January 18th to address a variety Trustee Sandra Wagner extended ty members. Changing a concrete pol- when presented with the idea attestof academic and political based topics. an unprecedented proposal to the icy based on one’s performance seems ing to Murphy’s abilities as Chairman. Among them were the swearing in board requesting that Chairman of trivial to some, but is also supported by Joe Salah can be contacted at jsalah22@ of Gennaro Paolella as the new student the board, Joseph Murphy, retain his tangible logic. trustee, an increase in the dropout rate position of leadership for an addiIf the current chairman performed gmail.com.
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Employers needed for Moraine Valley Job and Internship Fair Employers from all industries who have position openings are needed for Moraine Valley Community College’s Spring Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, March 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. The fair will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Employer check-in is at noon, and the employer luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. The registration fee is $100 for a sixfoot table and lunch for two recruiters. The deadline to register is Friday, March 11. Registration forms can be downloaded from the college’s website at morainevalley.edu/jrc. Space is limited. For more information about the fair, call the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737, or visit the website. Moraine Valley hosting Mock Interview Day - Feb. 23 Job-seekers can improve their interviewing skills by attending Moraine Valley Community College’s spring Mock Interview Day on Wednesday, February 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. The free event will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy.,
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Palos Hills. Community members, students and graduates are encouraged to participate in a formal, 30-minute mock interview with an actual employer who will provide valuable tips to help them ace their next interview. Business attire and two resumes are required for entry. Participants must pre-register, and space is limited. Call the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737 to schedule a mock interview or to participate as an employer. For more information, visit morainevalley.edu/jrc. Moraine Valley to host medical presentation on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Moraine Valley Community College will host a Medical Education Series presentation on “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The New Essentials” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, in the college’s Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The event is co-sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is free and open to the public. For several years, Moraine Valley’s Career/Health Sciences Programs and Northwestern Memorial Hospital have collaborated to host this Medical Edu-
cation Series on a variety of health topics, including concussions, mind-body pain management, cardiology, tobacco cessation, urology, and cochlear implants. ‘Piano Men’ performs Billy Joel, Elton John hits at Moraine Valley Embark on a musical journey through the ’70s, featuring the hit songs of Billy Joel and Elton John, during “The Piano Men—starring Jim Witter” at Moraine Valley Community College on Saturday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. The show will be in the Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. Tickets for “The Piano Men” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling (708) 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Moraine Valley Bookstore aids students in quest of textbooks Most college and university students struggle with figuring out the best and most economical way to purchase their textbooks. At Moraine Valley Commu-
nity College, the Bookstore helps ease those struggles including a rental program. “We understand the struggles that students go through each semester in trying to find the best deal. That’s why we try to accommodate their needs when it comes to getting their books so they are full prepared to have a successful academic experience,” Shah said. Moraine Valley student named Chicago director for Student Veterans of America Mike Sullivan, a Moraine Valley Community College student and infantry reconnaissance in the United States Marines from 2000 to 2004, was elected as the Chicago director for Student Veterans of America (SVA) at the organization’s national conference in Washington, DC. Sullivan was deployed to Iraq, Kosovo, Haiti, and the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He joined the military because of pride and patriotism and hopes to become president of the Student Veterans of America. A self-proclaimed “chemistry geek,” he plans to attend pharmacy school after graduating from Moraine Valley in the spring.
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Is teen pregnancy handled too lightly in the media? Teen girls see past reality and only see TV fame By Liz Richardson Editor-in-Chief
Liz Richardson is Editor in Chief of The Glacier. Her hobbies include writing, drawing, and shopping. She plans on majoring in Psychology and English when she graduates Moraine. Eventually, she’d like to obtain her Masters in Human Sexuality.
“Teen girls need to know that if they get pregnant at 16, they’re likely to end up kicked out of their house or dumped by their boyfriends.”
I’m sure the creators of 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom had good intentions. MTV wanted to show the true lives of girls who got pregnant at an inconvenient age. Good on them. However, what started as a look into American life has ended up a magnet for bad attention. As much as these shows try to show the truth, some of that truth can be taken the wrong way. Take babies, for example. They’re cute, cuddly, and look nice in little outfits. Your friends will get jealous if you have one and you’ll be seen as a martyr if you get through childbirth alive. A child will make the relationship between you and your jerk boyfriend work out. And they make such a good accessory for parties! This is a little much, but many teen girls see this when they watch Teen Mom. All they can see is the glory of having a child and the fame it will get
them. Pregnancy is nothing but a nine month wait. 16 and Pregnant does nothing to stop this glorification, by showing lavish baby showers, doting boyfriends, and house planning. Pregnancy barely even stops the girls from going to school. Sure, these shows demonstrate the gritty parts of life as a teen mom: fights with parents, financial issues, and relationship problems. But teens have this terrible habit of looking past all the reality and seeing only the conveniently bright, happy parts. Selective attention, perhaps? No matter what you call it, all young girls can see is that these teenage mothers get to have a child and a life. Not only that, the stars are staples on talk shows and MTV specials. The moms cover tabloids every week and bask in the fame they get from doing something so many other girls do, without the cameras and with more poverty. Teen girls need to know that if they get pregnant at 16, they’re likely to end up kicked out of their house
or dumped by their boyfriends, not glamorized on a television show. They most likely won’t finish college and their life won’t revolve around parties, boys, drinking, or even academics— their child will be their life. Another thing these shows don’t show is the cost of children; on average, a child costs $10,000 a year—on the very low side. Many teens, even those with steady jobs, can’t afford this and their own livelihood. It’s not that the shows aren’t good. We as Americans love a good train wreck. Well-minded adults watch this show for the entertainment, and smart teenagers understand the trials these girls go through and that not every pregnancy will be glamorous. Teen Mom should be a source of the best birth control available: information. However, when seen through the lens of a teen girl that wants the life of the stars, shows like this can become a push in the worst direction possible. Liz Richardson can be contacted at richardsonl@mvccglacier.com.
TV shows are doing justice for young society ByAyat Huseen Staff Writer
Ayat Huseen is one of the many talented staff writers on the Glacier. She speaks Arabic and she has been a part of the staff for 2 semesters. She is studying journalism and plans of transferring to Columbia after obtaining her Associates here. Ayat also does a PM radio talk show on Radio Islam on 1450AM.
“It is most likely not the pregnancy that is glamorized but rather the sexual experience.”
What’s on the minds of teenagers in regards to teen pregnancy today? “All the cool kids are doing it?” Indeed, media has played an important factor in teenage pregnancy, but even without reality television, teen pregnancy statistics have been high. I’ll admit that certain shows like One Tree Hill have played a role in glamorizing a heavy “bump”, but does the incorporation of recent shows like Teen Mom in the end portray pregnancy as a light issue? Not at all. This show battles breakups, tears, and lost dreams. MTV spins the wheel on how being sixteen and pregnant is anything but sweet. There is no aspect that is “glamorized” about teen pregnancy reality shows. To those who think that pregnancy statistics are increasing due to these reality shows: it’s not the pregnancy that is glamorized but the sexual experience. MTV is a popular network that a majority of teens tune into. MTV took a mentor role and shed its guidance among teens that think their situation
is different. All consequences of sex and hardships of being a parent are exposed. MTV has used its popularity as an advantage to educate teens about the price of bringing a child into the world unprepared. In Teen Mom, the drama is fully exposed, showing the heavy toll of teen pregnancy. MTV is trying to substitute fake high school dolls with cold hard facts, and I think they’re doing it well. If I was awakened to reality, there are plenty of young teens who feel the same. The show follows teenage girls as they find out their boyfriend’s change of heart once it’s discovered they are a father; that they no longer can go to college; or that their favorite hobbies have to be put aside. For teenagers, this is what life revolves around. In no way do the shows present these as a light matter. These teen moms are forced to toughen up, and grow up too soon. The goal for audiences is to see that life is just not cheery after a teen pregnancy. It does it well with showing the drama and reality. If one really wishes to point the
finger, it would be to parents, who for years before reality shows were not aware of educating their children properly. Pregnancy in general was taken as a light issue by some before the rise of reality shows. But the way MTV portrays teenage pregnancy, in a way, did the parenting job for those parents who lacked to do so when it came to heavy topics like this. Just because these shows are on TV does not mean that they neglect seriousness. How more serious can it be? With or without these shows, children end up facing some sort of reality like it. These reality shows elaborate on the consequences of a teen pregnancy. Yet, for some reason, parents can not help but to blame shows like it. The solution to the dilemma for these parents is to start talking to their children themselves, and to stop blaming these blunt shows. These shows are doing justice for our society, and fortunately I am sane enough to agree with their reasoning. Ayat Huseen can be contacted at ayathuseen@hotmail.com.
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View From the Hill By Bill Droel MVCC Campus Minister Assumptions about intelligence [influence] the way people are defined,” writes Mike Rose in The Mind at Work: Valuing the Intelligence of the American Worker (Penguin, 2004). And certainly in our post-industrial economy there is a bias against manual labor, as if physical work is mindless. To correct matters Rose profiles a waitress, who in addition to dexterity and stamina demonstrates a remarkable ability to process information on her feet in fluid circumstances. Another chapter is about a plumber and his systematic way of using knowledge. He understands the interconnection of many parts, those within one house, in one drain and interestingly in the relation of household members to the plumbing situation. This plumber also teaches students who perhaps did not excel in other areas. Rose marvels that his work is “a vehicle for human relations, the importance of adult mentors in the development of competence, and the continual play of intelligence.” After other chapters on specific oc-
cupations, Rose concludes with two chapters on cognition and educational implications, topics which he also explores in Lives on the Boundary (Penguin, 1990). Rose carefully looks at vocational education classes. They naturally “include material drawn from work.” They do not, however, thereby “preserve respect for the value of work.” Instead in many cases vocational education diminishes “the intellectual dimension of common work and of the people who do it.” In vocational education—and not by comparison to the liberal arts— “there has been scant attention paid to the intellectual dimension of common work.” “A good deal of modern work,” Rose acknowledges, “is characterized by working conditions that limit, often severely, the various forms of meaning one might gain from [work].” Nevertheless, he finds, “most men and women try to find meaning in what they do. [They] seek agency and meaning in the constraints placed upon them…Work provides a means of doing something in the world.” The daily routine of most manual laborers “is testament to a remarkable strength of mind.”
Matthew Crawford, who owns a motorcycle repair business, makes a similar argument in Shop Class as Soulcraft (Penguin, 2009). People who work in the trades and in other manual jobs find meaning in their work and, according to Crawford, might even have an advantage in vitality of the soul. The implication in this column is not that MVCC students should drop out and become construction workers. First, jobs in the trades are scarce during this recession. Second, all young workers, including those in the trades, need to think critically. College is one place to gain a range of knowledge and some wisdom. Third, a student who completes his or her bachelor’s education makes a sound financial and personal investment. This is increasingly true in the global economy, regardless of the current recession. The message of this column is that some work is not more dignified than other work. The type of job does not give dignity; the boss does not give dignity. All work that conforms to the plan of God is worthwhile because the one doing the work is inherently dignified. Granted, some workers don’t feel their job has much meaning. It is thus
proper to ask, especially of students studying business: What does this or that workplace limit or destroy? How can it be improved? What does this or that workplace invite? Then the challenge is to apply better management so that workers can flourish. Bill Droel’s e-mail is droelb@morainevalley.edu. He blogs at www.chicagocatholicnews.com.
Canada’s new internet stance a frightening warning sign for the U.S. By Ryan Kiefer Online Copy Editor The eyes of any responsible Internet user should be focused, for once, not to their screens, but to the north. The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), our northern neighbors’ equivalent of the FCC, recently passed a controversial guideline allowing “usage-based billing” for the largest Internet service providers (ISP) in Canada. This gave them the authority to charge users for web content downloaded or uploaded by how much they used it rather than a flat rate for unlimited access. Some ISPs readily began to adjust to this policy, and rapidly rolled out new prospective agreements to their subscribers, in some cases charging as much as C$2 per gigabyte used. Why is this an issue for Canadians? Other than obvious accusations of the data being grossly overpriced—one intrepid blogger discovered it would be cheaper to buy an expensive solidstate hard disk and mail it to yourself than use the Internet at these rates— there is a larger issue of an increasing monopoly by telecommunications companies in Canada. Several of the largest ISPs in the country have a stake in seeing Internet usage go down. Bell Canada, who also provides both phone and TV service to a majority of Canadians, is an example of this. By restricting their customers’ access to the Internet through prohibitively high priced Internet usage, they would cut their access to subscription-streaming sites such as Netflix in favor of their own on-demand services. In addi-
tion, Bell manages most of the larger Internet backbone that connects the country. Increased data charges would cause a major strain on the numerous smaller ISPs who provide connections from Bell’s larger network to their customers, forcing them to jack up rates in order to continue making a profit. Due to an intense backlash, it seems increasingly likely that these new terms will be repealed—as of this writing, the CRTC had issued a notice saying that they were going to delay implementation of the policy pending review. The frightening part is not only that these terms were passed at all, but also that this anti-consumer stance is not primarily restrictive to Canada. In the United Kingdom, usagebased billing is poised to become a standard practice for ISPs, much to the protest of consumers. A corporatesponsored study for the European Union recommended that telecommunications companies charge both consumers and streaming services such as YouTube or Netflix by the gigabyte for content. In the United States, the continuing scuffle over the FCC’s new broadband regulation proposal shows that American companies are interested in usage-based billing as well. In America, mobile phone companies already are rapidly moving away from a flat-fee plan and towards a usage-based billing system. Last year, AT&T announced the end of unlimited data plans in favor of plans that capped usage at set data rates. Other mobile companies are rumored to follow. Years ago, Comcast came under
From now on Canadians are going to have to spend a lot more cash if they plan on spending a lot of time on the internet. [Laura Joy] fire for introducing a “data cap” of in the United States charge $5 for one 250GB per month, after which the us- gigabyte of access; where YouTube is a er’s bandwidth would be throttled to premium service and is usable only by slower speeds. This has since become a few; where innovation is stifled by standard practice for all of their us- prohibitively high data access rates; ers. Other providers have introduced and where access to the wealth of insimilar policies, including Cricket, formation on the Internet has become who throttles users’ download rates to a luxury. This is what will happen if speeds comparable to dial-up service usage-based billing comes to America. after only 5GB has been consumed per Do your part as a consumer to make month on their network. sure this future never comes. The future looks bleak for American Internet companies if this trend con- Ryan Kiefer can be contacted at kieferr@ tinues. Imagine a future where ISPs mvccglacier.com.
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By Tony Gustin
against the Carolina Panthers, occupy the second spot on the QB depth chart. Maybe a new coaching staff would quiet the fans. If we want to take a realistic approach to al of this then there’s really one place to point the finger; place the blame on the Packers. Everyone’s looking for some kind of excuse as to why the Bears lost, but the reason is simple, the Packers are a better football team. The Bears were picked to finish third in the Division and they ended up as one of the final two teams in the con-
Brandon Stanciel Guard/Forward Men’s Basketball
Kristy Scialabba Guard Women’s Basketball
Stanciel, a second year forward, has developed to be one of the Cyclones best threats when the ball is in his hands. He considers being captain of his senior year basketball team at Walther Lutheran High School, where he took them to a sectional final, one of his greatest accomplishments. During his senior year of high school he participated in track and field. Stanciel is studying business here at Moraine Valley. When asked why he continued to play basketball here at Moraine, Stanciel responded, “My passion for the sport and love of the game”.
Scialabba, a sophomore guard out of Oak Lawn High School started playing basketball at the early age of seven; that year she was entered in a shooting competition where she finished in first place. At Moraine, she is majoring in music production. Scialabba has also played badminton, volleyball and ran track. On the topic of the rest of the season, “I don’t hope, I know that our team will be conference champions and make it to regionals and the regional championship and win” said Scialabba. Tony Gustin can be contaced at gustina@ mvccglacier.com
ference. With the offense running through a horrible line and a new offensive scheme, it was a wonder the team even made it this far. 30 different fan-bases would love to see their team in the Super Bowl, but unfortunately not everyone can make it. Think positive and be happy this season mattered so we can move on to looking forward to next season. After all this is just sports; there’s always next year. Frank Florez can be contacted at florezf@student.morainevalley.edu
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in the face of Waubonsee’s second half, 3/4-court press, doomed the Cyclones. Morris Woods showed flashes of brilliance in maintaining the Moraine lead with several impressive baseline drives, often drawing fouls. Unfortunately, he was also in foul trouble most of the second half drawing his fourth foul with 5:13 remaining, and his fifth with 28 seconds remaining and the Cyclones trailing 56-53. Aside from Woods, the team was unable to penetrate Waubonsee’s perimeter defense. Early on, this was not a problem as they dropped in several easy open threes. As the game progressed however, the Cyclones completely abandoned the three-ball, aside
from the multiple ill-advised, contested threes from the hand of Kennedy Jones. Jones was a force on the open court, but seemed unable to respond once Waubonsee’s point guards began to shut down his right hand dribble. Morris Woods turned in an impressive 17 point, eight rebound performance, all the more impressive considering he had to create nearly all of his own shots. Also not necessarily seen in the box score was Wood’s ability to draw several fouls off Waubonsee. Kennedy Jones and Jerome Taylor both contributed 11 points. Connor Reynolds can be contacted at reynoldsc@mvccglacier.com
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Playing the blame game By Frank Florez Copy Editor
The Cyclones look on as they suffer another defeat; they hope to get out of their slump with two upcoming home games [Zandro Zafra]
Cyclones win, but just 2-8 in last 10 games By Connor Reynolds News Editor The Cyclones, in what seems to be a recurring theme this season, were unable to play well down the stretch, falling to Waubonsee 62-58. Especially heartbreaking was the fact that the Cyclones were ahead from the tip-off until 4:39 left in the second half. After relinquishing the lead they never were able to threaten more then to tie it at 2:18 53-53. The Cyclones had
plenty of late chances in the game, none bigger then Brandon Staciel’s drawing a charge with 1:51 to go. With all the momentum seeming to be on their side, the Cyclones were unable to capitalize. After failing to score, Waubonsee came right down and scored on three-point play, made possible by a poor Cyclone foul. Despite having a hefty size advantage with whatever lineup they had on the floor, the Cyclones were unable to rebound effectively during the last 10
minutes. The failure to take advantage of this height difference was even more apparent on the offensive end as center Louis Green was rendered completely ineffective in the low post. Most of this problem was a result of a complete inability to actually get the ball into their big man. Several passes went bouncing of Green’s hands, and just as many were not thrown in accurately, resulting in numerous turnovers. This combined with an inability to hold on to the ball Basketball | page 11
Moraine playing at the top of their game By Tony Gustin Editorial Assistant
Natalie Ross brings the ball up the court. MVCC has won 4 of 5. [Dana Floren]
and showed the Chiefs whose house they were playing in. Kim Young finished with 18 points which all came from beyond the arch. Second year forward Ashley Teresiak came close to a double-double with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Shekela Quarles led the team in boards with 10. At this point, nothing seems to be getting in the way of Cyclones quest for a fifth straight conference championship. Fortunately for conference rivals McHenry County College and Elgin Community College the massive blizzard cancelled both games that were to be played here. Some would think that a week break would cool off the momentum of the Cyclones, however, with strong team chemistry, intense physical conditioning, and inspirational coaching from Delwyn Jones, no one in the conference should think that this is the case. There are no set dates or times for when these games will be rescheduled.
Aside from the recent cancellations of two home games this week due to the snow apocolypse, the Cyclones continue playing amazing basketball winning 4 of their last 5 games. Their team’s last game was at home on January 28. They had no problem with non-conference opponent North Central College winning in dramatic fashion 76-55. “Our team is finally starting to come together. We are playing more as a team instead of selfish basketball and it’s bringing us beautiful wins! Better late then never,” said second year guard Kristy Scialabba. The Cyclones showed their home court advantage on January 25th against conference opponent Waubonsee Community College, with a final score of 56-47. The game entertained the crowd with a close game, including a tie of 24 at halftime. At one point, the Chiefs held a 6-point Tony Gustin can be contaced at gustina@ lead, but the team become organized mvccglacier.com
Two weeks ago the Chicago Bears played in the third biggest game of the team’s history. For anyone to argue that this year’s NFC Championship was bigger than the 1985 or 2006 Super Bowl just because it was a game against the Packers is clearly blinded by their hate of the green and yellow. This week the Bears are sitting at home preparing to be viewers of this year’s big game while fans are furious, and the scapegoat everyone is pointing to is Jay Cutler. Sports radio is blowing up with calls from angry Bears fans calling out Cutler for not finishing the game; some fans are going as far as burning their Cutler jerseys. It’s painfully clear that there is a large group of fans who are very bitter about Cutler’s Championship game performace. When Cutler exited the game in the third quarter of the NFC Championship there was a steady stream of criticism through every sports website, radio station and social networking site. The focus was still on the game for a while, but as it became more and more clear that the Bears weren’t going to win the blame on Cutler steadily grew bigger. The next day when it was reported that Cutler actually sustained his injury in the first half of the game I thought that the Cutler hate would significantly die down. Once people realized that Cutler actually did try to play through his injury I assumed fans would cut him some slack. I especially thought when the severity of Cutler’s injury was revealed that people would back off. Cutler suffered a Grade II Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) tear. The MCL is one of the major ligaments that is necessary to stabilize the knee. The injury sustained by Cutler typically requires an athlete to go through 3-4 weeks of rehabilitation. However, all of this was not enough to deter bitter Bears fans. For the fans that have already made their decision about Cutler there’s no convincing them. Some people just aren’t fans of the man; that’s alright. For anyone who is still trying to put the blame on someone, try the Bears’ coaching staff. Blame them for continuing to run the same defensive scheme that Packer’s quarterback Aaron Rodgers easily tore through all game. Blame them for refusing to let Cutler run the shotgun formation all season when backup Bears QB Caleb Hanie proved it can be very effective. Blame them for letting Todd Collins, who put up a horrid performance earlier in the season Bears | page 11
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What does Moraine Valley know about sex? By Liz Richardson Editor-in-Chief Everyone thinks they’re knowledgeable about sex. They’ve read books, gotten advice from friends, and even done the deed. However, The Glacier set out to prove it. How well did Moraine fare in picking out false sex myths? We surveyed 121 students from all walks of life about their sex education. 12 questions were distributed and many answered via mvccglacier.com. According to the first question, which was arguably the easiest, 93% of students knew that a woman could get pregnant while on top or standing up during sex. Gravity, unfortunately, has nothing to do with sperm movement. Our students also did well on similar questions. Doubling up on a condom is certainly not doubly as effective; luckily, 93% of MVCC students knew this. Using two condoms, also called “double bagging,” can actually result in more friction and increase the likelihood of tears. A common conception is that bathing or showering after sex can prevent pregnancy. Urination and douching
Condoms, which are 99% effective against unwanted pregnancies and STIs, are sold in almost all convenience stores and can be purchased at affordable prices. Any expert would tell you that using them before sex is a good, and necessary, idea. [Alec Couros] (cleaning out the vagina) have also been considered preventive measures. It’s totally false. None of these methods can remove sperm that have already entered the cervix and are out of range of cleaning methods. STIs are not always easy to spot, as our question asked. Some of the most dangerous STIs, such as HIV and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer, are invisible or
mostly invisible. It’s common knowledge that many teenagers have sex; that’s most of the reason that this survey was done. So how much is talk? Have nearly half of all teenagers had sex? It’s quite a big number, but it’s true. 42% of 15-19 years olds surveyed by the Center for Disease Control have had sexual intercourse. For those who are not educated
about sex, this could result in many unwanted pregnancies and infections. Though most of Moraine did very well with the questions, some of the results were more shocking. (See page 2 for full results.) Some may think that the reason for this survey was to make our student body look stupid. Liz Richardson can be contacted at richardsonl@mvccglacier.com
Inflatable Theater expands audience’s horizons By Dimka Atanassova Staff Writer
Inflatable objects entertain the audience. Fred Garbo’s Inflatable Theater has been internationally recognized and has now come to Moraine. [C. Rod Bacon]
The internationally acclaimed Fred Garbo’s Inflatable Theater made an afternoon stop at Moraine Valley’s Fine Arts and Performing Center on January 23 and infatuated all-age spectators with an expandable frenzy. In 1998, the company, Fred Garbo and Daielma Santos, performed to sold-out houses on Broadway at New Victory Theater and in 2002 was invited back for a four week run. The company has also toured in Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Canada, Japan, China and all across the United States. They appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Founder Fred Garbo has been the man inside Sesame Street’s Barkley, and on Broadway he was the chief juggler in the hit musical Barnum. He worked with Momix Dance Company in Brazil where he met his partner on stage, Daielma Santos, principal dancer with the Sao Paulo Opera Paulista Company and Portland Ballet Company in Maine. Two decades ago, Garbo and Santos created a mesmerizing ballet-pneumatic vaudeville act where Garbo demonstrated his showmanship as a juggler, acrobat and mime and where Santos brought her delicate grace and charis-
ma. Rightfully called “pneumatic wizards,” Garbo and co-creator inflatist George York used parachute material to design gigantic sculptures, props and suits such as cylinders, furniture, and animals. These glide onto the stage, mysteriously reshaping from inside. They move, bouncing and tumbling in sync to the music all the way to the edge of the stage. In the costume of Fred Zeplin, a human beach ball, Garbo danced in hilarious seriousness with a ballerina to the Blues Brother’s song, “Do Ya Love Me?” and brought down the house with standing ovations. Then, in a flash, his well-rounded suit deflated down to nothing. Santos’ “can-can” dancing left the audience awestruck when her skirt grew longer and wider until a balloon engulfed her and spirited her away. The inimitable mesmerizing duo of Garbo and Santos was appealing to both kids and adults and is a must-see worldwide event. The Inflatable Theater Co. wrapped up the evening by tossing gigantic props toward the audience to savor the excitement of this memorable performance. For photos and videos one may visit www.fredgarbo.com. Dimka Atanassova can be contacted at dimka68@yahoo.com
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What Moraine Valley knows about sex “Pulling out” is a reliable form of contraception.
FALSE. The withdrawal method, while better than nothing, has a 31% failure rate among inexperienced teenagers. Pre-ejaculate fluid can contain sperm, due to the Cowper’s gland, that end up in the vagina, leading to pregnancy.
TRUE
26%
FALSE
73%
TRUE
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Recently, The Glacier sent out a survey asking what Moraine Valley students knew about sex. Various myths about sex and relationships are still pervasive in our society, and damagingly so. Misconceptions about sex can lead to more unexpected pregnancies and higher rates of sexually transmitted infec-
TRUE 26%
FALSE
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Massage oils, baby oils or lotions can be used as lubrication with a condom. FALSE. Oil-based lubricants can weaken condoms, causing them to break or tear. You’re better off with water or silicone-based lubricants such as KY Jelly.
45%
21%
Liz Richardson and Ryan Kiefer contributed to this infographic.
FALSE 73%
The Rhythm Method is a reliable form of birth control.
FALSE. This method relies on planning around regular menstrual cycles: something most teen girls don’t have yet. Though better than nothing, it is far less than reliable if not used correctly. The scary part? 17 percent of teens used this method in 2006-2008, up from 11 percent in 2002, according to a report by the Center for Disease Control.
TRUE
TRUE
tions (STIs). The Glacier believes that educating about these misconceptions can help the student body as a whole. We have collected your responses and present selected answers here.
FALSE
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A woman can get pregnant up to a month after starting the pill. TRUE. Sometimes it takes an entire menstrual cycle for the Pill to be fully effective.
FALSE
17%
FALSE
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Women do not need to have regular gynecological exams unless they are having sex. FALSE. It is very important for a woman to establish a relationship with her OB/GYN in her teenage years, and have an annual exam every year after the age of 21sexual activity or not.
Problems with erections are most often started by a physical problem.
TRUE. Though some erection problems can be psychological, many are physical. Nerves and tissue can break down in the penis, various health problems can cause erectile dysfunction (such as diabetes), and hormones have an important part as well.
FALSE
TRUE
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A woman can get pregnant during her period. TRUE. Sperm can live for up to 4 or 5 days in female body, and menstruation can be irregular. There’s always a chance.
TRUE
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Because some questions were optional, percentages may not add up to 100%. In addition, percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number for brevity.
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Moraine Valley’s new club calls for students to free themselves from corporate America By Branden Zavala Staff Writer “Don’t believe me, believe results” says Chris O’Donnell, founder of a new club here at Moraine. The inspiration that created the Live Young and Free entrepreneur group is the same inspiration Christopher O’Donnell wants to instill in everyone. According to O’Donnell, “LYnF is a gathering for students who want to break free of the everyday corporate lifestyle, or simply figure out how to make money by their own terms.” The group’s purpose is to teach and learn about different ways of creating income. However, every new enterprise is a gamble. O’Donnell explains, “Nothing is ‘risk-free,’ students will have to step out of their boundaries in order to do something different.” O’Donnell goes on to say how the Corporate American lifestyle tells students that life is about going through school, obtaining a career, working for a few decades and then retiring, adding, “I plan to retire before I am 30 years old. How many people do you
Corporate institutions such as Wal-Mart have a lockdown on modern America. Is it possible to break free from powerhouses such as this? [Zandro Zafra] know that have that mind set?” Live Young and Free holds a special meaning for O’Donnell, who explains, “If you follow the general Corporate America dream, you grow old before you live. My idea completely train wrecks that.” “What if you only had to work for five or ten years,” he continues, “and you have enough passive income that’s
reoccurring and building itself, that you can walk away from your day job, go to the airport, and be like, ‘I want to go there today’ and just go, who’s to stop you? You’re living free.” O’Donnell tells of his experiences, “I am really acting like Morpheus right now, trying to free everyone’s mind from the thinking that has been instilled in their heads since birth. “Everyone that I have talked to has given me two different responses; One: ‘That’s impossible’ or ‘that’s a scam,’ and two: ‘Wait, you can do that? I thought this was the only way.’ so I am trying to
free the minds of those people who are trapped by corporate America.” The inspiration for the group comes from Mark Nathan, a young entrepreneur, who said, “If you’re not outside of your comfort zone, you’re never learning anything new, if you never do anything new, you’re never learning, if you’re never learning, you’re never growing, and if you never grow, how can you ever change?” O’Donnell received much discouragement from family about pursuing his degree in computer sciences, specifically that his job will become outsourced. “How long will I be working?” O’Donnell says, “It is not guaranteed, nothing is guaranteed. Therefore, I am just giving students an outlet, another way to make money.” The bigger picture is to have students interact and form relationships, both in and out of Moraine, that will not end simply because the semester is over. O’Donnell advises everyone to “take risks, jump out there, and do your own thing.” For more information on his club and his ideas, Chris O’Donnell can be contacted at C.Donnelle25@gmail.com Branden Zavala can be contacted at zavalab4@student.morainevalley.edu
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Student club opens its doors to “casual gamers” By Branden Zavala Staff Writer Have you ever wanted to learn a new game or test your skills against others? The Casual Gamers Association has created just that, a place to have fun and avoid people who take their game way too seriously. The CGA takes up games of any type, whether they are video games, card games, board games, or others. Current projects in
progress involve tournaments of various card games and large-scale multiplayer games such as ‘Risk.’ The CGA strives for an informal environment, where everyone can relax and enjoy a game, regardless of game knowledge or standing. The idea for the CGA came from a small group of friends who wanted to create a gaming group, but the problem of unsynchronized schedules put their plans on hold. Still, they made
ways around it. Vice-president Ricardo Marcial explains, “We would just meet in the U building and play cards or other games, but we wanted to make it an official club so we could set up tournaments and dates and everything instead of just saying, ‘ok, let’s have a tournament this day,’ and then no one shows up.” “This way,” he continues we will have contact information from our
members to get everyone together and organized.” ‘Magic’ is the starting point, with various video game tournaments and team games of ‘Risk’ and ‘Liar’s Dice’ coming in to play soon after. The CGA meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 2 to 4pm in room U117. Branden Zavala can be contacted at zavalab4@student.morainevalley.edu
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Publishing with the E-book
The new E-book allows you to download hundreds of book files, but the pleasure of holding pages is gone. [Stacey Reichard] By Anthony Rojas Features Editor Yes, this is the age of advancing technology, and many say it’s affecting the publishing industry. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, one of the largest publishers of books in the United States, has stopped acquiring new material for publishing. The new e-book revolution is just another event in history; the Industrial Revolution was also the age of
advanced technology. The light bulb replaced the candle. So what? How did these advances affect the generation it was created for? The Industrial Revolution killed the horse and the light bulb killed wax. What does our modern day technology kill as far as publishing is concerned? The answer is thought. Indeed, this is brash and very near to being unwarranted, but it’s true. Publishers are the middlemen of print for a reason: we need to know
what’s credible enough to read. Self-published ideas have no necessity for intensive and critical research, so most opinions we see on the Internet are formed by something the writers came up with and decided to write down in a paragraph or two for us all to learn from, but it’s obvious that most, if not all, online writers lack the intense and extensive research that goes into discovering the facts of both sides of a topic. This, however, is the very thing that makes up a solid argument and the sort of writing that is necessary to pass under the nose of a publisher. If we let our minds be taken over by Facebook posts it’s obvious our society doesn’t have long to live as a respectable group. John Donatich, Director of Yale University Press, said “who should we trust: the career experts who write books and deliberate over their content for years, or the temporary experts who form the chattering class of the blogosphere?” One of the major fears that bookfans have is the new E-book, which is an electronically downloaded book. They fear that this will replace libraries and books and hinder our ability to
keep books alive. This isn’t necessarily true. Books still sell more than e-books; during the year of 2009, total sales of books were at $249.2 million and e-book sales were at $29.3 million. Even this fact, though, is part of an unneeded panic. E-books are not to be feared because they’re only the extension of printed books. Nobody is to say that publishers can’t dominate this new technology and continue to filter for us the best material possible; in fact, they already are. A report centering on publishing and the need for producers to research their audience “doesn’t predict the death of university presses but says they must change soon.” This change, and this threat, may very well result in better products for all of the literary community. Readers still love holding a book and carrying it around with them, but if some of them want to read off a screen, let them. Books, and publishers, will still be around. Anthony Rojas can be contacted at rojasa@mvccglacier.com
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Zaragoza’s Mexican Cuisine brings delicious deals Eating well for a good price is serious business for a college student. Is that sandwich in the cafeteria really worth the $5? Is it a better buy to substitute meal A for meal B? Most importantly: does it taste good at all?
By Laura Joy Graphics Editor
By Liz Richardson Editor-in-Chief
I’m sure most of campus is stoked to have a Mexican restaurant on campus now. Who wouldn’t be? Mexican food is delicious. The best choice here is the Student Special, which offers a variety of proteins to choose from such as goat, chicken, steak, and beans. I ordered my tacos with goat since I never had it before. The goat was cooked really well. It was very tender and tasted very much like pot roast made of lamb. However, even though it was rich and luscious, my taste buds were hoping for a little more seasoning. A house blend of various spices and herbs would be extraordinarily beneficial here. The one huge disappointment of the meal was the tortillas. I love corn tortillas, but not when they are heated in the microwave. This is true for any bread product; the microwave toughened any sort of pliability the tortilla had to begin with. It was very difficult to eat.
In a boring school day, there’s nothing like a little spice to wake you up. Zaragoza’s Mexican Cuisine, which just opened in the U-Mart’s former spot, serves up that spice for a small price. The Student Special, including two tacos and a drink is the best deal by far. I opted for steak and chicken. The steak filling had peppers and onion in it.. Not too spicy and not too bland, it made for a great taco. When the complimentary salsa is added, the flavor is even more enhanced. The chicken, however, was a little dry. When mixed with the salsa, it was still good for the price, but it would have been better had it been moister. I also sprung for the guacamole and chips as an extra treat. The guacamole was simply phenomenal. It had just enough spice and flavor without being overpowering, and it was mixed enough to be hearty but not lumpy. The chips seemed handmade and freshly salted.
Laura Joy can be contacted at joyl@ mvccglacier.com
The guacamole is great and the beverages are cold at Zaragoza’s. But how did the rest of the meal fare? [Stacey Reichard]
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Pack the bowl and steal it By Liz Richardson Editor-in-Chief
The day has come to sit on La-Z-Boys, devour entire tables of snacks, and yell pointlessly at the television. Ladies and gentleman, Super Bowl Sunday is upon us. The Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Green Bay Packers at 5:30 p.m. CST on FOX. Also on FOX, pregame festivities start at 1 p.m., making for an entire day of football fun and analysis for fans. As usual, Super Bowl commercials are expensive and are expected to be excellent. A 30-second spot went for $3 million this year. Not a football fan? Puppy Bowl VII will be aired on Animal Planet at 2 p.m. CST. The premise is that puppies run around with a football and put all viewers into a cuteness coma. There’s also a kitten halftime show! After the game is when the real competition starts. The post-Super Bowl television slot is one of the most coveted places for a show to run. Glee has pulled the lucky card this time, and will be airing a special episode whenever the game ends. The opening number is a rendition of Katy Perry’s “California Gurls,” complete with biki-
The common spread for superbowl never seems to fail. As long as you have pop, chips, and pizza, your party is sure to be a touchdown [Stacey Reichard] nis and stilettos. The episode will also involve a Michael Jackson tribute and a lot of plot twists. So guys, stay for the bikinis; ladies, stay for the drama. Even if you hate the Super Bowl and everything it implies, it’s at least an excuse to eat a ton of food. Pizza and wings are the go-to meals of the day, and pizza chains are fighting for their share of the
windfall. Pizza Hut is offering a pizza cut into “dipper” form for $12; at Domino’s, large pizzas are going to be sold for $5 at certain locations. So sit back and enjoy the day. It should be super, after all. Liz Richardson can be contacted at richardsonl@mvccglacier.com.
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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) 608-5487. ARTSPLOSION!!! 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) 9745759. 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. Dilé: Dance Inspired by Latino Experience For more information contact Ryan Budds. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 3pm, Location TBA. Earth Club For information, contact Janet Kotash at (708) 974-5246. Film Authority For more information contact Dan Pal. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm, in M-202. Filmmaker’s Club For information, contact Dan Pal at (630) 9422800. Finance Club For information, contact Larry Odelson at (708) 974-5264. Forensics team For information, contact John Nash at (708) 9745550 or Michael Shannon at (708) 608-4047 GLOW: Gay, Lesbian Or Whoever For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. 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) 6084177. 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) 9745426. 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) 9745717. Xclusive For information, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708)-974-5567
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Moraine Valley’s Speech team enters a whole new semester and a whole new atmosphere of competition By Tony Gustin Editorial Assisstant One of the most exciting teams Moraine Valley has to offer is back for the spring semester, trying to repeat the success of the fall term. When the average Cyclone thinks of an accomplished Moraine Valley team, everyone jumps the gun and thinks about our women’s basketball team or men’s tennis team, and fail to acknowledge the show that our speech team is providing. The speech team had an amazing fall semester, which included plenty of highlights. In the biggest change for the team, Assistant Director of Forensics at MVCC, Jackie Quintana, and MVCC alumni, Katie Krizka, joined the team as coaches. The team has a large roster of 18 members, which exceeds even the biggest average sports team at Moraine. Fifteen schools attended the MVCC Appel Quest Speech Tournament that the school hosted on October 9th. The team took first place in the tournaments they participated in at Elgin
compete in a given speech tournament. Looking at the highlights from the fall, the bar is now set high for a repeat, but there is a lot to look forward to in the spring. There will be four competitions on Moraine’s campus. Presently, there are no dates set for these events, but they will be posted on the school website as soon as the information is received. The team will be doing some traveling this semester. From April 11 to April16, the team will be in Greenwich, Connecticut so they can participate in the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament. This tournament is not only exciting for the members of the team, but it will also be an honor for Moraine Valley to be invited to such a prestigious event. Whether the speech team will The speech team had a successful fall semester. Their spring semester performance will deter- achieve the same level of accommine just how far they can go. [Courtesy of the MVCC Speech Team] plishment they had last semester has yet to be seen, but there isn’t any reason Community College and College of Lake Park delivered great performances at to doubt their potential for success. County. these competitions and were key factors Team Captain Mike Olsen from Palos in the team’s victories at these tourna- Tony Gustin can be contacted at Hills and Robert Senow from Tinley ments. On average, over seventy people prioronfire22@aol.com
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The Auto Show and the environment By Amel Saleh Entertainment Editor
Above and below is a fuel-efficient transit mobile that runs off CNG. [Jackie Carey]
The Chicago Auto Show is one of Chicago’s most anticipated events. This event is for all ages and has the ability to awe people from young to old. From February 11 through the 20, McCormick Place will cover 2.7 million square feet with nothing but luxurious, sporty, weird and fuel-efficient cars. Tickets for adults are $11 and children run for $7. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 103rd edition of the Chicago Auto Show. Nearly 1,000 different vehicles will be on display. Additionally, attendees will also have the opportunity to see numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles and project, antique and collector cars. Some of the cars that will be on display will be (but aren’t limited to): Acura, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, GMC, Ford,Infiniti, Porsche, and Volvo.
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An interesting new alternative Ford has taken is changing the face of transit auto cars such as taxis into something more sustainable. The Transit Connect Taxis will begin to zigzag their way through the streets of Chicago in March. That’s right, fuelefficient taxis. This difference with this model versus the others is that this Transit Connect’s engine runs off of CNG (the stuff that starts up our stove and warms our home during blizzards). According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline. The end result is 30% - 40% less greenhouse gas emissions pumped into the environment. This means a greener Chicago. If you want to learn more about cool cars such as this you can visit the auto show Febuary 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for only $11. Admission is free for children 6 years and younger. Coupons are also available at participating BP gas stations. Amel Saleh can be contacted at saleha@ mvccglacier.com
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Cut the strings and detach The king ain’t dead…yet By Matt Mireles Staff Writer
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The first quarter of the year is usually referred as the “dead zone” of movie releases. These tend to receive bad reviews, not perform well at the box office or even a combination of both circumstances. That being said, No Strings Attached falls right into this categorization in that it seems like a generic rom-com with a slight twist. The film stars Ash- Carrots might not be romantic enough to save this movie. ton Kutcher and Nata- Kutcher and Portman play bad lovers. [Paramount Pictures] lie Portman as the lead couple that first I would only recommend this film if hook up for sexual means. Then they you decide to leave your perception of eventually discover that there is more reality at the theater entrance and walk chemistry between them as the plot in with a very open mind. Otherwise, it progresses. would also make for a good date movie. Directed by Ivan Reitman (GhostIf you’re afraid of putting down $10 busters), this movie keeps the streak with a pre-conception of seeing a great, going on his résumé as being yet an- well-written unconventional love story, other hollow comedy with one-dimen- then I’d suggest you save your money sional characters. for a better romantic comedy that may Portman, especially, being recently roll around this year. nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Black Swan, feels like she Matt Mireles can be contacted at had taken this one only to make a fast mattyd177@yahoo.com. buck. Kutcher is in his usual form as the charming, somewhat clueless boyfriend character. Not every aspect of No Strings can be said as being “bad,” however. One of these positive aspects include a decent performance from Kevin Kline, teaming up with his director pal again, playing Kutcher’s drug-fiend father who also has an attraction to Portman. And being an R-rated comedy, some of the character’s interactions come off as more realistic in this version of the film rather than the same interaction being toned down if it were PG-13.
This album is like a cup of looseleaf tea, filled to the brim with a queer blend of accordion, harmonica, banjo, and outlandish undertones. The album, The King is Dead, by the Decemberists opens with a catchy harmonica based tune entitled “Don’t Carry it All.” Amidst the madness, Colin Meloy and his band throw a bit of country twang in “Calamity Song” and “All Arise!” Towards the middle of the road the album starts to run together but is brought back to life with “Rox in the Box.” This song, another likable tune, brings out the band’s Irish side with a fine blend of accordion and fiddle. Meloy’s voice is just as distinguished on this album as any of his other albums, but the musical aspect of the record has a completely different feel to it and may not be what the average De- Stacey Reichard can be contacted at cemberists fan is expecting. On a side reichards@mvccglacier.com.
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note, in addition to the country-feel, the group recorded the album in a barn outside of their hometown in Portland. The band’s influences come out in various aspects of the album. Meloy has an obvious appreciation for Americana type music. Ten of the album’s songs feature Gillian Welch, who sings and plays Americana / bluegrass music, and three of the songs feature R.E.M.’s guitarist Peter Buck. In my opinion the lyrics throughout the entire album are slightly shallow. The band gets in touch with their spiritual side in the song, “This is Why we Fight.” “And this is why / Why we fight / Why we lie awake / This is why / This is why we fight / And when we die / We will die.” Overall it causes artistic provocation demonstrating the connection between genres. If you are a fan of indie-rock, folk, or Americana music, then the king ain’t dead just yet.
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In the name of sweet love By Amel Saleh Entertainment Editor
In Blue Valentine, director Derek Cianfrance tells the low-income love story of Cindy (Michelle Williams) and Dean (Ryan Gosling). In two separate stories, the audience looks in the depths of each character and how they arrived to the marriage that they are currently in by hopscotching to young Cindy and Dean to old and miserable Cindy and Dean. The unhappy couple is introduced to the audience one person at a time and honestly, the decision to make this happen causes the movie drag a bit. In the midst of, “oh hey, another sex scene” (because that’s all young couples do, of course) you begin to question if this movie is about love or lust. Cindy, the young, promiscuous character portrayed by Michelle Williams starts by seeing one stud, meets another and suddenly finds herself peeing on a stick. When she discovers she’s pregnant by god knows who, she has to come to a big decision: to keep the child or not. We know she keeps the child because the movie opens to that child, Megan,
Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling fall in love in Blue Valentine. But will it last? [Weinstein Company] yelling for her dog to come home. Dean ily. Cindy is more concerned with her is clearly the person in the relationship happiness and overall satisfaction. The who tries to save the marriage and fam- biggest disappointment is the realiza-
tion that this something totally common in couples. One moment it goes from young, sensual lovers to a marriage so broken it’s barely held together by parental responsibility. What went wrong? Did the belief in love die? Was it stress, money, sex, or unhappiness? The answer remains totally unknown, but one thing Blue Valentine does a good job of is provoking this thought. Blue Valentine seems to straddle the fence when it comes to how I should rate this. The acting of Ryan Gosling was amazing, to say the least, but the storyline dragged. There were a frequent amount of soft porn sex scenes and the couple seemed “hillbilly” like. The flip flops between the young couple and old couple, and the how the young married couple parallels with the old pre-divorced couple were highly emotional. All in all, I rate this movie with 3 stars, kind of a waste of time but because it’s based on a common scenario in life it strikes many rising questions about marriage. Amel Saleh can be contacted at saleha@ mvccglacier.com.
The Hogwarts of exorcism Is it The Rite move? Or a lame one? By Anthony Cox Staff Writer The Rite seeks to warm people to the Church the way tobacco and anticlimate change lobbyists try to bamboozle their audiences. The premise is the hope that they can make the atheist in you doubt reason just a little; if they can make you shriek when the Devil says, “Boo,” you’ll have to admit there is a God. The Rite does not really live up to its side of the argument; it is simply too cynical to achieve real terror. It creates a straw-man atheist in the form of Michael Kovak, a young, handsome American priest and winds its plot around what we are just supposed to take for granted is a crisis of faith. Anthony Hopkins plays the old, coolly wise exorcist whose lack of pretension is supposed to mask his obvious narcissism. Even more obvious would be his fraud, were it not a movie. I dare you to name any other actors in this film. There are times when The Rite seems just about to do something more than the very tired exorcism clichés and loud jumps. But the directing is too conven-
tional to convey unconventional eeriness. The actors are too smart and pretty to experience real spiritual doubt or terror. Its style exists squarely in a spiritually dead world where a movie like the Exorcist would be impossible, but there are six sequels to the Saw franchise. The priesthood of Hollywood materialism has exorcised horror of all its irrational magic. The Rite still carries its fair share of old-school reactionary baggage. Besides its obvious discomfort, The Rite seems to have a bizarre chip on its shoulder about Harry Potter. The young priest is sent from that Hogwarts of Exorcism, the Vatican, to help a possessed girl who at one point cannot find her stray kitten/ implied demon, Hermione. Seriously. And though it was fun to see Anthony Hopkins play possessed, it was a little offensive when he played the devil slightly gay. What is homophobia? This movie prays Mel Gibson directed it. Better luck next rehash. Antony Cox can be contacted at tony. cox@comcast.net.
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Best movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Wall-E Wall-E isn’t just for kids. You and your lover can smile at the many cute moments Wall-E has to offer.
Serendipity Enjoy a movie based on. . . well, serendipity! They werent looking for each other when they met, but when they did it was love and they fell into it.
Grease “You’re the one that I want!” A timeless and classic movie for everyone. Tough man Danny lets go of his image for his girl, Sandy.
P.S. I Love You This movie is about a married couple who’s deeply in love but when Holly’s husband dies she finds herself distraught and searching for answers.
The Notebook This is kind of a given. To the very few who still haven’t seen this movie, I recommend you do. Together forever can’t be stressed enough in this film.
Tristan and isolde Set during the medieval times, Isolde is torn between her true love and the man her town has forced her to marry. Will she ever be with Tristan?
Tuck Everlasting If you met the love of your life would you want to live forever together? Although it sounds tempting, it does have a downside.
Titanic The famous quote: “I’ll never let go, Jack.” It defines loyalty to a loved one. Rose meets Jack on the ship and tragically they are torn apart when the ship sinks.
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Will The Mechanic run out of oil before it gets good?
The director of The Mechanic tries to figure out how to maneuver the next scence. [CBS Films] By Anthony Cox Staff Writer Jason Statham plays the exact same character in every movie he makes, and this should never, ever change. How could this ripped, faux-bald, Britishaccented badass possibly get any more preposterously huge?
The Mechanic is essentially an overthe-top adolescent, nihilistic fantasy where Jason Statham (Snatch, Crank, The Transporter) and Ben Foster (30 Days of Night) play mercenary assassins allowed free reign to crush human skulls however they see fit. For the fatherless fanboy generation farmed on violent video games, two wars, and handfuls of Adderall, what
could be more entertaining? There is really only one way I would have changed this movie. Jason Statham and Ben Foster totally should have made out. The more I think about it, the more obvious this scene seems to be missing. How awesome would a gay assassin movie be? Think about the cultural longevity. People are still talking about Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in Black Swan. What’s the difference? Being exceptional at murdering people requires leaving a light footprint, not only on the world but also on the heart. Ben Foster is a loose cannon being trained by Jason Statham to be an all-knowing killing machine. What he doesn’t know is that Jason Statham just killed his only real friend, Ben’s father. There are women in this movie— two of them, actually. They only show up quickly to have sex with our protagonists, but it didn’t feel very convincing. All the real drama occurs in the tension between these men deciding just how close they should get to other men, and each other. There is a gay assassin in this film, a hugely built dude Ben Foster flirts
with, only to inevitably bash into a bloody pulp. There is the effeminate but straight preacher they murder together. But when they have to decide whether to run away together or kill each other in the end, I did feel a little cheated. This time, real happiness could not interrupt their nihilistic violent race to oblivion. We can only hope that future generations will have the courage to dream. Anthony Cox can be contacted at tony. cox@comcast.net.
The do’s & don’ts for guys on V-Day << Do compliment them << Do listen to them << Do cook for them << Do send flowers to their work << Do surprise them romantically << Do bum around with them << Do put them first << Do offer them a massage << Do shave << Do tell them you love them << Do show that you care
<< Don’t forget << Don’t ignore them << Don’t show up empty handed << Don’t insult them << Don’t play games all day << Don’t talk about an ex << Don’t pick a fight << Don’t check out other people << Don’t overspend << Don’t give them lingerie
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“Walk through your fear and do something” By Liz Richardson Editor-in-Chief Getting a job is not about luck. It is a goal that takes determination, awareness, and good old-fashioned help from the community. Pamela Payne, Director of the Job Resource Center (JRC), offered some advice for students looking for jobs or contemplating careers. She emphasized education and knowledge, as well as real-life skills. The JRC is trying to bridge the gap between faculty, employers and students. Being on the cutting edge of job trends is better for everyone. Students and community members are better trained for jobs and employers are more prepared to handle new workers. Internships are a great example of this. An internship is somewhere between education and employment and one can learn a lot from an interning opportunity. Payne says internships can help you figure out what you love about a job—or what you dislike. But most of
Marie Harrell helps a student in the Job Resource Center. You can make an appointment by stopping in their office in S202. [Martin Papa] all, internships bring out talents you might not know you possessed. The first step is setting a vision, Payne says. The best way to do that is to research and figure out a path. The Counseling and Career Development Center, located in S202, is a great source of help in planning this
path. They can help students decide on a career path, based on what they do best or like the most. After the vision is planned, the JRC can “help with the logistics,” says Payne. They can help with either your short-term goals, like a survival job on campus, or long-term goals, like educa-
tion for a non-traditional career. They’ll also direct you to the College Central Network, a job listing service that is broadcasted to 12 community colleges. Anyone can use it. The JRC also holds workshops and events, such as Mock Interview Day, to give people real-life skills to use in their job search. Another integral part of improving your career path is avoiding all the hype and negative news about the job market. Payne compares jobs to energy; jobs aren’t lost or destroyed, they just transfer to other areas. The key to getting one of those jobs is knowledge and dedication—many people know where those jobs are, but they’re unqualified, undereducated or simply unmotivated. Payne has simple advice for those who want to better their lives with a career. People need “to walk through [their] fear and do something.” The JRC is a great place to take that first step. Liz Richardson can be contacted at richardsonl@mvccglacier.com.
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