The Glacier - Volume 44, Issue 3

Moraine Valley Community CollegE Student Newspaper www.mvccglacier.com September 16, 2011 Volume 44, Issue 3

How well does Moraine remember 9/11?

By Connor Reynolds News Writer It has been just over 10 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, with that time there are some facts concerning the events that stay fresh in people’s minds, yet others that have faded.

The Glacier conducted a survey of the Moraine Valley student body through a nine-question Internet quiz on Thursday September 15.

The question that students had the least trouble answering involved the circumstances of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed after the passengers overtook the would be hijackers. 24 out of 25 students correctly identified the crash site as being in Pennsylvania.

80% of students were able to identify the North Tower as the first to be attacked, but only 48% correctly answered that the South Tower was the first to collapse.

We asked our readers some trivia questions about September 11 on Facebook and Twitter to gauge how much people knew about the attacks. This (admittedly unscientific) survey revealed some interesting responses. Shown here are the detailed results of the questions that were responded the least correct.

Before the attack on the World Trade Center, Osama Bin Laden was already wanted for the bombing of which US naval vessel?

Bin Laden bombed the USS Cole in 2000. The Arizona was sunk at Pearl Harbor. The Monitor was the first ironclad ship used by the union during the Civil War. The USS Springfield has been the name of various US naval ships.

What was the operation name for the US invasion of Afghanistan?

Operation Enduring Freedom was the operation’s name. Soaring Eagle has no importance other than sounding patriotic. Afghani Freedom is a false title similar to Iraqi Freedom. Desert Storm is the name of the US campaign against Iraq during the Persian Gulf War.

Both flights that crashed into the Twin Towers departed from which city?

The planes which crashed into the World Trade Center towers departed from Boston. Both Flights that crashed into the towers were expected to arrive in Los Angeles.

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Infographic by Ryan Kiefer.

Green focused roadshow hits Moraine

Medical Series takes on pelvic health

By Connor Reynolds News Editor

Does the task of going green seem like someone else’s problem? Do you feel like there’s nothing you can do to contribute? The Green Economy Action Roadshow (GEAR) is here to tell you otherwise.

GEAR is an organization created by The Delta Institute and Mindful Metropolis. Their goal is to bring the tools and information needed to go green to the entire Chicagoland area. This will be done through a series of conventions that are being held at various colleges and universities around the city.

First on the list of schools to be visited was our very own Moraine Valley Community College.

GEAR was on campus September 9-10 in an attempt to show businesses, homeowners and students that going green can be both beneficial for the environment and cost efficient. Friday was reserved for local businesses and consisted of a luncheon and workshops

Moraine Valley held their latest lecture in the Northwestern Moraine Valley Medical Series as they hosted Dr. John C. Hairston.

Hairston is an associate professor of urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His lecture entitled “Interdisciplinary Pelvis Health: The Urologist’s Role” covered the basics of what his role as a female urologist entails and the developments that have been made in the field.

“It used to be very fragmented, the way we took care of these patients,” said Hairston in reference to the fact that there were doctors of two titles, urogynecologist and female urologist. What has changed in that regard is a kind of uniting of these two professions to become a joint accreditation. “It is one of the most unique things around; there’s nothing like it,” continued Hairston.

Hairston’s specialty however lies in a new field called female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS), which is newly recognized as of March 2011. By specializing in FPMRS, he is limited to female patients, and treats

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John C. Hairston gave a lecture entitled “Interdisciplinary Pelvis Health: The Urologist’s Role.” Hairston is an associate professor at Northwester. [Rick Hoppenrath]

IN THIS ISSUE EnterTainment Gentiles Comedy takes on 9/11, as a musical comedy.

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Sports Tennis sees a huge improvement from last season.

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Features Four students award bookstore scholarships for $200.

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Faculty Adviser Ted Powers powerst@morainevalley.edu Editor-in-Chief Amel Saleh editorinchief@mvccglacier.com Graphics Editor Ryan Kiefer graphics@mvccglacier.com Photo Editor Rick Hoppenrath photo@mvccglacier.com Online Editor Dawn Klingensmith online@mvccglacier.com News Editor Connor Reynolds news@mvccglacier.com Views Editor Lauren Smith views@mvccglacier.com

eda, they did not claim responsibility for the attacks.

The widest range of answers came from the question, “What was the operation name for the US invasion of Afghanistan?” 48% were able to correctly identify the answer as “Enduring Freedom.” However 24% chose “Soaring Eagle,” and 20% selected “Afghani

Freedom.”

In another 10 years it is likely the answers that people were unsure of now, will become even less known.

However the facts that people tend to remember seem to have been so ingrained by the magnitude of the event that they will have a hard time forgetting.

September 11, 2001 will be with every American for many years to come but as often happens with the passing of time, the details will begin to fade, and the the strong emotions and feelings continue to remain.

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standing of exactly what it requires to function properly. “It is not simply an organ,” said Hairston.

He also goes on to explain how diagnostically the field is moving past just treating symptoms, and truly understanding the root causes of problems.

“We don’t have tunnel vision like before,” he said.

The idea of a doctor specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery while complex, was explained very succinctly by Hairston, “People joke that we are plumbers, and we really are just plumbers.”

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The nationality of the majority of the hijackers was a source of confusion for many students, as they seemed split between Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.

None of the 19 hijackers were Afghani, while 15 were from Saudi Arabia.

72% of students were able to correctly name the departure point for the two planes that struck the World Trade Center as Boston. The remaining respondents were split between New York City, London and Los Angeles.

80% of those polled correctly identified Al-Qaeda as the organization responsible to the WTC attacks. The other students incorrectly believed it to be the Taliban. While the Taliban was responsible for sheltering Al-Qa-

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conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.

Much of Hairston’s work centers on the bladder. After hearing his complex explanation of the systems of the bladder, it became quite clear that the general population holds very little under-

Student Trustee Corner | Emmanuel Santoyo Doesn’t Time just fly by? It is already the end of the fourth week believe it or not, and we only have twelve short weeks left until the end of the fall semester.

I have already talked about taking life in small steps and not jumping ahead of tomorrow while we are still making our way through today. Today I want to talk about the struggles of communication in our everyday lives.

As I walk through the streets of my neighborhood or walk through the halls of our campus, I find a lot of people who keep to themselves; people who need help but don’t ask for it. Maybe it is because the way society has shaped us, to feel afraid of the consequences.

For example, in a class room where the teacher is talking to the students as a class and asks if there are any questions, the students stay silent. Or if the class stays quiet throughout the whole class period during discussion. The teacher starts to question if he or she is doing a good job at teaching. The student begins to dread going to a class that is inactive and full of silence.

I know this because I was in

this situation multiple times. I often thought that I would look witless if I asked a question. I would need the answer but the thought of feeling embarrassed, getting yelled at or being put down stopped me from attaining the answers which would have a bad consequence later during a test or quiz. I started to question why a lot of people care about what another person thinks if they were in the same boat. I couldn’t find an answer so I decided to start asking questions in class. The outcome was very helpful and positive.

The amazing thing about Moraine Valley is that every teacher and faculty on campus actually wants to help you succeed.

They don’t want to put you down or make you feel witless. Moraine Valley wants to help you in any way possible. We are a community college for this exact reason, to help each other grow. Remember that I am your student trustee and I was once and still am going through the struggles of everyday hardships. If you ever find yourself lost and need a helping hand remember that Moraine Valley is here, all you need to do is communicate.

Emmanuel Santoyo

Sports Editor Sean McDermott sports@mvccglacier.com Social Editor Anthony Rojas social@mvccglacier.com Entertainment Editor Magdalena Wyczynska entertainment@mvccglacier.com Classifieds Manager Nadia Ahmad classifieds@mvccglacier.com Distribution Manager Michael Stocks distribution@mvccglacier.com Editorial Assistants Christina Wolf graphicsassistant@mvccglacier.com Contributing Staff Chris Anderson Lacara Baker

Morgan Benavidez Ogechi Emechebe Frank Gogola Bill Knobbe Lauren Jacobsen Angela Rzeszutko\ Joe Salah Muhammad Shukair Special Contributors Bill Droel Liz Richardson

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

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

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America fights back; goes to war

By Phil Nieman This story originally appeared in the September 11, 2002 issue of The Glacier.

For the past year the US military has been at war in a country that few post-war children had never heard of before September 11. That country is Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is a small rugged and mountainous country that it is roughly the size of Texas. It is home to 26 million people who are mostly poor, illiterate and hungry. Until last December it was also home to the militant leadership of the Taliban government and known terrorist Osama Bin Laden.

The lifestyle for most Afghan citizens is very miserable and short; the average life span there is 50 years. The country has been home to war for the last 20 years, devastating every part of the Afghan culture. Since the Taliban had taken control, every resident of Afghanistan had to adhere to the

strictest form of Islam.

This rough and miserable country made a perfect home for Osama Bin Laden. Bin Laden, a former resident of Saudi Arabia, had first moved to Afghanistan in 1979 to fight the Soviet Union.

He returned to Saudi Arabia in 1989 until he lost his citizenship for speaking out against US military bases in Saudi. He then moved to Sudan sometime in the early 90’s until he was expelled in 1996.

At that point he was invited back to Afghanistan by the Taliban government. Bin Laden had operated mostly out of Kandahar until December when the city fell.

The US got involved in Afghanistan shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11. It was believed that the September 11 terrorists were mainly trained and operated out of Afghanistan.

With the help of United States military, Afghanistan’s Northern Alliance toppled the Taliban regime.

The Northern Alliance is made up of numerous warlords throughout the country that fought solely to provide themselves with greater power. The US aided the Northern Alliance with heavy bombing raids and US Special Forces.

The Special Forces provided everything from training and leadership to actual fighting. With the help of US forces, the Northern Alliance took the capital city of Kabul by November.

When the fight moved to the south the Northern Alliance and US were assisted by ethnic Pushtuns.

The country is now in control by

an interim government made up of various tribal leaders from around Afghanistan.

On December 5, the group signed an agreement in Bohn, Germany for the interim government to take control on December 22. The 30 member group is led by Pushtun tribal leader Hamid Karzai.

Currently the loya jirga, or national council, are working on paving a new democratic government for Afghanistan.

Contact the news editor of The Glacier at news@mvccglacier.com.

The “plane people:” From tragedy comes humanity

By Ericka Walters This story originally appeared in the September 11, 2002 issue of The Glacier.

The attack on America was incredible, but even more so was the human spirit. Many stood aghast watching the terror unfold, while so many more took an active part by helping in anyway they could.

Police, firefighters, paramedics and other rescue workers came forward to give their time and lives for the sake of others; as they had countless days before the tragedy. It was, after all, their job to serve and protect; they were trained to deal with catastrophes. The average New Yorker, however, was certainly not about to stand by and watch the professionals take care of it all.

Volunteers came out in droves.

There were so many, some were turned away. They did everything from bringing people coffee, to escorting victims to shelters. Groups of volunteers searched each building in the World Trade Center vicinity and gathered people and animals remaining for evacuation.

City blocks near the disaster were closed off for weeks. Shelters and private homes were opened up for those that could not return to their homes.

Donations of food, water, clothing and sleeping bags were like no other in New York’s history.

When the United States airways were closed, all air traffic was diverted, which amounted to 53 planes arriving in the small airport of Gander, Newfoundland within hours of each other.

The town of Gander has a population of 10,400 people and the flights had about 10,500 passengers. The “plane people,” as they were called, were all transported to local meeting halls and

schools. In addition they were shown the hospitality of a planned royal visit.

Restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores stayed open extra hours. Excursion day trips like scenic bus tours, cruises of the harbor and forest hikes were all available to the passengers.

The entire town and surrounding communities were turned into resorts.

The relief organizations were innumerable, and so was the money raised.

From the charity concert broadcast on nearly all television channels, to men collecting money in the streets, people were willing and able to give generously. Some scholarships were willing and able to give generously. Some scholarships were started for the victims’ children, and others for volunteers such as the high school students in Newfoundland.

Other groups are helping victims’ families now. Providing everything from monetary supplements and food, to counseling and babysitting support services. Americans waited in long lines to give blood. The military services enjoyed a nearly 25% increase in enlistment.

We all did something to relieve the pain. Countless shoulders were cried on and hands held. Simple smiles and common courtesies were suddenly impacting everyone a little bit more than usual. A surge of red, white and blue pride erupted like a volcano, even in foreign countries.

During a time of great fear and disbelief that people could actually plan and execute such a heinous crime, America, and the world, came together and proved how giving and kind humans can truly be, and restored hope in humanity.

Contact the news editor of The Glacier at news@mvccglacier.com.

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Health Information Technology Moraine Valley Community College is now accepting applicants to its noncredit Health Information Technology certificate program. Accepted applicants will be invited to an orientation session in September, October or November.

The program is a result of a federal Health Information Technology (HIT) grant awarded to the college to help address the growing demand for highly skilled health information technology specialists. As many as 50,000 additional HIT professionals may be needed over the next five years to support the implementation of mandated electronic health records in the United States.

Moraine Valley’s curriculum focuses on job-specific training in six workforce roles to support electronic health records implementation: practice workflow and information management redesign specialists, clinician/practitioner consultants, implementation managers, trainers, technical/software staff, and implementation support specialists.

Preferred applicants will have a minimum of an associate’s degree and two to five years of work experience in a health care- or information technology-related field. Project management

and database management experience also are strongly recommended.

Upon successful completion of these short-term, non-degree training programs, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion and be prepared to sit for the national Pearson Vue Health Information Technology competency exam.

To apply for the program, complete the online application found at morainevalley.edu/wdcs. For more information, contact Workforce Development and Community Services at (708) 9745735 or wdcs@morainevalley.edu.

For news media inquiries call Jessica Crotty, coordinator of College and Community Relations, at (708) 9745281, or e-mail her at crotty@morainevalley.edu.

Board of Trustees Meeting The Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 21.

A public hearing on the FY12 budget will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting.

The hearing and meeting will be held in the Board Room, Building D, Room 219, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Lt. Governor to visit As part of her statewide tour of community colleges, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will stop off at Moraine Valley on Wednesday, September 21, at 3 p.m. to talk with administrators and students about college completion efforts—the focus of her 48-school tour.

Earlier in the day, the lieutenant governor will visit Prairie State College in Chicago Heights to meet with presidents and senior administrators representing the colleges and universities of the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium (SMHEC). She will learn how the SMHEC member schools, of which Moraine Valley is a part, work collaboratively focusing on programs that promote college readiness, support college completion and identify economies and efficiencies that result in streamlining and cost savings. SMHEC’s partnership of twoyear, four-year and for-profit institutions that share resources to enhance educational opportunities for individuals in the Chicago Southland is unique in Illinois.

In addition to Moraine Valley and Prairie State, the SMHEC members are DeVry University, Governors State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Joliet Junior College, Kankakee

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Community College, Lewis University, Northwestern College, South Suburban College, Saint Xavier University, and the University of Saint Francis.

The visit is a continuation of Simon’s tour of the 48 community colleges to see college completion efforts at each campus. She is on a fact-finding mission to gather information on barriers to each college’s completion goals, and to learn about completion efforts.

Simon is meeting with leaders, faculty and students and will make reform recommendations to Governor Quinn and the General Assembly at the culmination of her tour.

For more information on the upcoming Moraine Valley visit, call Mark Horstmeyer, director of College and Community Relations, at (708) 9745275, or e-mail: horstmeyer@morainevalley.edu. For information on the SMHEC meeting, call Genny Boesen, executive director, at (708) 534-4984.

MVCC Faculty Art Exhibition Opening September 19 the MVCC Faculty Art Exhibition will run through October 12. It will be featured in the robert E. DeCaprio Art Gallery Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:30pm Call Jennifer for details at (708) 608-4231.

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Pell Grants renewed; students send thanks

By Bill Knobbe Staff Writer

per year.

Last year the federal government gave out over $33 billion to about 8.7

below $40,000 per year. With the rise of tuition cost for colleges and universities across the country, many of these As Congress continually students would not be able to faces budget shortfalls year afford to go to school without after year, new cuts are being a Pell Grant. made with each budget that is With pressure to cut the passed. One of the programs federal budget, all federal talked about being cut is the programs are on the table Federal Pell Grant program. as possibilities to see cuts.

The event “Thank ConWith so many young people gress for Pell Grant Funds” relying on federal Pell Grants took place September 6-9. to pay for college, it is imThe campaign was led by portant that students make the American Association of their voices heard and to tell Community Colleges along Congress how important Pell with the Association of ComGrants are. munity College Trustees.

It is also important to tell Tables were set up in the governmental leaders “thank Student Union and Student you” for their continuing supServices Center for the purport of higher education and pose of encouraging students for their support funding the to write thank you letters Pell Grant program. to congress for continuing For students who would to fund the Pell Grant prostill wish to send a thank you gram. Representatives from letter to Congress, it is not Phi Theta Kappa and Student Emmanuel Santoyo helps Maggie Wyczynska to send an electronic thank you letter to Congress for the renewal too late. To send a “Thank of the Pell Grants. $33 billion in Pell Grant money is given out every year. [Rick Hoppenrath] Life were on hand to help stuCongress for Pell Grant dents to submit these thank Funds” letter go to www.pellyou letters. grantactioncenter.org.

The Federal Pell Grant program is a on several factors such as family income million college students across the counneed based program which is designed and costs to attend college. The maxi- try. Of these over 8 million students, Bill can be contacted at knobbew@student. to give students from underprivileged mum amount that a student can receive over 80% of them had family incomes morainevalley.edu. backgrounds a way in which to pay for from the Pell Grant program is $5,500 college. To qualify for a Pell Grant a student must complete the FAFSA form and the amount is determined based

Community Standards New board members added

By Lauren Smith Views Editor The Community Standards Board, formerly known as the Judicial Affairs, is an organization at Moraine Valley that handles violations against the Code of Conduct that was adopted by the school in January 1994.

Accused students who violate the code are put in a trial like setting in front of board members to find a compromise for the students’ alleged offenses. Currently, the roster for the Community Standards Board members has expanded to 64 members and is open to not only faculty and staff members, but also offers students a chance to join and learn about the judicial system at MVCC. According to DuJuan Smith, coordinator of the Community Standards Board, the growing number of board members is due to an increase in popularity among students. Smith expressed that having student members offers a different perspective in some cases. He added, “It’s a great opportunity for students to get to know faculty and staff, and build great networking opportunities,” said Smith.

Also, having more board members on call offers less chance of a member being unable to serve due to conflict of

interest, as well as quicker action toward judicial hearings. “(Sometimes) students are taken out of their class until the conflict is resolved, now (with more people) we can get the ball rolling so students can get back to class,” said Smith.

Every member of the Board must complete a two-hour training program that gives a detailed explanation of the judicial process, reporting incident procedures, and rule expectations for Board members. Such training programs were held on September 14 and September 15. Information regarding events during these sessions is held in the Student Life Center in the U Building.

Keeping Moraine Valley safe for all students is the goal for the Community Standards Board. However the intended message is that with serious violations, come real consequences. Most times when trials precede, it results with the violator having to do some type of community service or other form of discipline but in some cases suspension and expulsion occur. In these extreme cases, the relationships formed by the board members make it easier to follow through with these hard activities.

Lauren Smith can be contacted at view@ mvccglacier.com.

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JRC helps prepare students for the real thing

By Joe Salah Staff Writer The overall unemployment rate of Cook County has reached an abysmal 11% and the situation shows little to no signs of improving any time soon.

Part of this economic disaster is directly related to the general lack of opportunity in our “land of opportunity,” but another large contributing factor is that applicants simply are not aware of how to make a lasting first impression on their pending employers.

Moraine Valley has stepped foot into this crisis with intentions of better preparing their student body for what to expect in an interview with their Mock Interview Day program.

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that were aimed at teaching those present about new green services and products that are available to them.

Saturday was open to the public, and there was a workshop entitled “Green Remodeling Techniques That Save Money and the Planet.”

Some of the companies present at the event were: Green Choice Bank, Consolidated Printing Company, Energy Impact Illinois, and Viridian En-

2008 and simulates a realistic interview for the various career choices Moraine Valley students have shown interest in. Employers from various law firms, hospitals, travel agencies and banks all volunteer to participate and evaluate all who decide to attend.

All participants are required to sport professional business attire and bring with them three copies of their resumes.

Tamima Farooqui, Job Resource Specialist at Moraine Valley, claims that “Not a lot of people truly understand how to properly handle an interview. It’s not all about the content of your resume and past achievements, but focuses primarily on presentation and confidence.”

Having a well-prepared profession-

ally done resume will definitely help in the struggle of obtaining desired employment, but employers predominantly focus on whether or not you made an impact. In this economy, nobody is looking for just another face.

Farooqui goes on to support her previous claim by saying “if you can do it, or if you have done it, tell them.

It’s important to be able to distinguish boasting from confidence in your ability to perform.”

The program directors do their best to match students with the most relative interview possible based on their career choices. Both the volunteer employers and program affiliates will also give constructive criticism and feedback in regards to the applicants’ resumes. Overall layout and order of

presentation will be thoroughly assessed and corrected if needed.

“People need to be able to accept and benefit from constructive criticism,” Tamima says. An over-sensitivity to or rejection of beneficial words of wisdom can completely inhibit someone’s ability to progress and improve upon their communication and interview skills.

Mock Interview Day is hosted once a semester, and welcomes all applicants of any age. This semester’s turnout was the largest to date, and the program seeks to further expand its assistance and public knowledge of their endeavors to help the unemployed find employment.

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Viridian Energy provides a green option to switch to from people’s current energy providers. They offer two different forms of green energy plans: Everyday Green, 20% renewable energy and available at a cost that is usually lower than your current planet-killing power source, and Pure Green. The Pure Green option is not as affordable, but offers 100% renewable wind energy. The best part about this is that

you’re monthly bill will still come from ComEd, and they will still take service calls. The only difference is that Viridian’s name and rate will be on your bill.

Given this information, it is now possible for anyone who pays a monthly electricity bill to do their part in going green.

If you would like to see or learn more about all the different Green companies and organizations associated with GEAR; visit their website at www.

greeneconomyactionroadshow.org Their next show will be at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, IL, on November 4th and 5th. It will be in the same format as this one, with Friday being for businesses only, and Saturday open to the public. Feel free to attend and please do your part to help save our planet- we only get one.

Joe Salah can be contacted at jsalah22@ gmail.com.

Morgan can be contacted at benavidezm@ student.morainevalley.edu.

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Should instructors and students socialize on Facebook?

No, keep the communication inside the class, it’s more professional

By Amel Saleh Editor-in-chief

Amel Saleh is The Glacier’s editor-inchief. She’s currently wrapping up classes towards her associates degree and plans on transferring to Loyola University in the fall of 2012 to major in environmental engineering.

“That line between friend and teacher should never be crossed...”

I’m going to debate this topic as if I’m in my junior year of high school. I’m seventeen, I’m smart and I just logged onto Facebook and saw Mr. Smith has just sent me a friend request. Initial thought?

“Ew, what the hell is this?” Ignore.

Ignore. Ignore.

Why would my high school want to be friends on a social networking site?

Not to talk about chapter four, surely.

You have to realize people have ulterior motives. Maybe this guy is an inspiring pedophile or has some other type of serious problems. Maybe the school is paying him more money to creep on students. You. Can’t. Always. Trust.

People.

That being said, I’m now going to debate this topic as a college student. I’m twenty years old, much smarter than a

seventeen year old and log onto Facebook and see Mr. Smith sent me friend request. Initial thought? “Sure why not, Mr. Smith.”

There is a big difference between whether it’s okay to befriend a high school student versus an alumnus.

Adding current students on Facebook can create some seriously awkward situations for both parties, so it’s best to not do it. And why would a teacher want to add a student to their friends list? They already hear enough of the teen gossip in school. Why would they want to read about on the internet too?

Facebook is a great social networking tool and when you go after a career you’re pursuing, good ol’ Mr. Smith is just a click away to give you some advice.

That line between “friend” and “teacher” should never be crossed befriending them on your PERSONAL social site page crosses that line. Do doc-

tors befriend their patients? Probably not. They’re not even allowed to date them!

Besides the fact that no teacher should ever feel the need to befriend a student, even a “cool” teacher at a school should refuse to befriend students - past or present. A person’s private life is just that...private. They don’t need to see wall posts between a teacher and their old college buddies. If they want to chat, they can email.

All in all, I stand firm with my opinion and that’s no. A teacher and a high school student should not become friends over Facebook. Its not a violation of freedom of speech, or any other crazy excuse, it’s just a policy that respects personal space. A site as meaningless as Facebook should not blur the line between teacher and student.

Amel Saleh can be contacted editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.

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Yes, it’s a great way to reach students, but no one is willing to try it

By Connor Reynolds News Editor

er and students becoming friends.

Including Myspace as a viable option for educational purposes. I would agree with anyone who found it inappropriate for students to communicate with teachers on Myspace. The fact is that the site does not provide any effective tools to help class discussion. No, I do not think the ability to learn about a student by reading giant surveys in the “About Me,” section qualifies.

The problem is no one is even willing to do any kind of trial with these methods because of the stigma of adults and minors interacting on the Internet.

Twitter could be easily implemented by a teacher to post questions and to remind students of assignments that are due.

When are people going to put aside their preconceived notions of the Internet and social networking websites?

Using them as tools in education is one way. People need to be shown that

these work. Data needs to be gathered on how students and teachers who use these sites benefit.

From there it can only grow. Social networking sites are always changing and adding services for which there are a demand. The opportunity to reach out and create better tools for educational communication could be their next step.

The fact is that I can understand hesitance to embrace social networks as a means of education. Education has always been an institution that lags behind, and the Internet has always been portrayed as too dangerous for kids.

People need to open their minds if they want to move forward. Our education system has fallen behind the world so it’s time to step up with some new ideas.

“No, keep it professional. There are certain things that teachers and students need to keep from each other.”

“I believe so, but if students emails a teacher and the teacher feels disrespected then it can cause some conflict.”

- Briana Wilson

- Pierre Barnes

“ I think fraternizing between current students should be limited to school-related subjects. Anything other than that can blure the lines of propriety” - Taylor Brooks

When people hear about teachers and high school students interacting on Facebook their minds seem to always take it to a bad place.

The fact is that Facebook and other social networking sites could be implemented as a very helpful tool for communication between students and their teachers. Any way that a teacher can remain in contact with his or her students can only improve their education.

The “Groups” application could effectively be used as a comprehensive class website. Within the page, students and teachers could communicate regarding class material. Ideally, this would foster discussion over material, help students keep track of assignments, and give students direct way to talk to ask any questions of the teacher they want.

All of this is possible without the teach-

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

Connor Reynolds is a veteran actor, having appeared in films such as “Working at Cellular Field” and “Glacier Sports Editor.” He is currently teaching Pilates at the YMCA and starring as News Editorski in the new MVCC picture, “DEADLINE.”

“The “Groups” application could effectively be used as a comprehensive class website.”

Student Opinions

“ In some no. I went to a catholic high school and a teacher was fired because he seemed too friendly with students. It was just unprofessional.”

- Kendall Peoples

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View From the Hill | Bill Droel

By Bill Droel Moraine Valley Campus Minister “Staying in school isn’t worth it; there are no jobs anyway,” a Moraine Valley student was heard to say.

Admittedly, keeping students on task is a tough sell these days. Bleak employment trends seem to be our predicament for the near future. On the other hand, there is still no better investment than a college education.

Leave aside the story of a dropout who is thriving and put to the side the story of the college graduate who now labors in an underpaid job.

Shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree, a young worker on average will outpace about $22,000 a year more than his or her friend who stopped for-

mal education after high school. Over a working career, the college grad earns about $1million more than the high school grad.

Here’s another way to express the numbers. Two friends cross the stage at high school graduation. One starts his or her career that June; the other goes to college and incurs loan obligations. No more than 15 years later the college grad will be handily out-earning the high school friend and be free of college loans. Further, the college grad has a lower chance of unemployment and, if laid off, a shorter stay on the unemployment line. Now for a dose of reality: more young adults are enrolling in college than ever before in our country’s history, yet only a small percentage of college students actually graduate.

The dropout rate is high in all colleges, surprisingly so in private schools.

In community colleges nationally over 70% of the degree-minded students never attain a bachelor’s degree.

Among Illinois community college students, the dropout rate is even higher, about 85%. The completion rate in a non-degree career program is better, however comparing these programs is difficult, but a 50% dropout rate is about average.

Students do not dropout, primarily, because of money--although students are struggling. It is not lack of ancillary

services on campus. It is not because of that mean teacher in the A Building (Smile).

The most important factor leading to a student’s graduation is preparation for reading college-level texts (including mathematical texts), preparation for writing in a competent manner and preparation for prolonged study. The term intellectual capital is used to describe these reading, writing and study habits that a student acquires at home and develops through high school. If a student starts college with a low supply of intellectual capital, that student easily gets frustrated. Then, other priorities like a job or family obligations move up higher, and the student drops out.

Does this mean only wealthy, topflight students graduate? No; otherwise your “View From the Hill” Glacier columnist would not have earned any graduate degrees. Does the intellectual capital theory mean that only students who acquire the habit of reading and who practice clear writing eventually walk across a college graduation stage? Yes. Can a student who enrolls at Moraine Valley but who doesn’t read a daily newspaper, doesn’t read any magazines, doesn’t read any novels, gets overwhelmingly frustrated looking at textbooks, has difficulty writing three paragraphs that flow one to the other, ever hope to get a college de-

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gree? Yes. But that student has to seek out resources at Moraine Valley, from the tutoring center, the writing center, the library, the counseling center, from Moraine Valley instructors and from eachother. That student can’t wait until poor grades discourage him or her. That student probably needs to hang out with other supportive students in, for example, a study circle. There is no one working at Moraine Valley who doesn’t believe that a determined student can’t make it.

According to the intellectual capital theory does it matter what a student majors in? No. The Association of American Colleges and Universities conducts regular surveys among employers. Even in the current recession, employers are uninterested in a specific major or proficiency on an applicant’s resume. They want college graduates who can solve problems, who can think critically, and who can communicate.

The best worker today is adaptable. The student who reads widely and deeply has the background every business needs.

Every student on our campus has made an initial positive step toward a better future and a meaningful life. The job ahead is to persevere.

Bill Droel can be contacted at droelb@ morainevalley.edu. Visit his blog at www. chicagocatholicnews.com.

Texting and driving dangers The dark side of post-9/11

By Ogechi Emechebe Staff Writer More than 80% of Americans engage in a risky behavior almost every day of their lives and it’s an issue that is resulting in more injuries and deaths than ever.

A survey done by Nationwide Insurance found out that more than 80% of Americans use their cell phones while driving. People who participated in the survey didn’t only talk on the phone while driving but also admitted to texting, emailing and using social networking websites like twitter and facebook. This is a serious and deadly issue that is sweeping our nation by storm.

It’s almost hard to believe that such a small device can cause so many fatal car accidents that laws are being made to ban all cell phone use in the car. CBS News released collected data that accidents caused by drivers using cell phones rose from 636,000 in 2003 to 1.6 million in 2008. They also released a study that’s shown the using hands free or hand held cell phone while driving, makes drivers four times more likely to crash.

Currently, 34 states have banned texting while driving, however only 8 states have banned hand-held cell phone use while driving all together.

According to research from the University of Utah, people who use their cell phone while driving can have a delayed

reaction equivalent to a driver with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 (which is the legal limit). So whether or not you’re texting or drunk driving your reaction time is still slowed down and is considered equally as dangerous.

In the fall of 2008 a conductor of a commuter train ran a red signal while texting. He ran into an oncoming freight train, killing 25 people on board.

A similar incident happened in May 2009, a trolley operator sent 50 people on board to the hospital. He later admitted to texting his girlfriend while driving. Experts agree that whether it is hands free or hand held, both forms are equally distracting and can result in an accident.

As an effort to make things better a national advocacy group called Focus Driven was created by people who lost loved ones as a result of cell phone crashes. They are pushing to ban the use of cell phones while driving, and hoping that it makes a difference by educating drivers about the dangers of talking or texting behind the wheel.

Accidents, injuries and deaths cause by cell phone use while driving is a nonsensical issue that shouldn’t have gotten this out of control. People shouldn’t wait to become part of a statistic or lose a loved one in order to realize that more awareness is needed on this matter.

Ogechi Emechebe can be contacted at emechebeo@student.morainevalley.edu

By Ryan Kiefer Graphics Editor Looking back on the previous ten years post 9/11, I remember not only how much it brought Americans closer together, but also how it pulled us further apart.

Only minutes after al-Qaeda assumed responsibility of the senseless attack, angry crowds formed to attack mosques across the country, arriving at the asinine conclusion that all Muslims must be responsible.

It led to a sharp increase in violence against people of Arab ancestry. In one severe case, a man in Texas was arrested after shooting three convenience store clerks on separate occasions. One of the men he shot was, in fact, a Hindu and not a Muslim.

This absurd Islamophobia has pervaded our country to this day, driving decisions such as the recent Oklahoma law to ban rulings based on Sharia law in the state, despite no such rulings ever actually having occurred there, not to mention the law’s obvious unconstitutionality.

It also drove the opposition to Park51, an Islamic community center being built in southern Manhattan that was dubbed as the “Ground Zero mosque” and described by some as a “victory monument,” among other things.

Worse yet, the attacks on September

11 brought one of the clearest attacks to the ideals of American freedom and rights to due process: the Patriot Act. Passed in October of 2001, the act legalized unthinkable activities such as the ability to search homes, tap phones and spy on American citizens without a warrant necessary, all under the banner of defending our country against terrorism.

The act, naturally, was grossly abused. In a public records search of delayed-notice search warrants carried out between 2006 and early 2011 when the act expired, over 1500 were related to drug-related offenses.

Only 15 were used to investigate terrorist activities.

Though most provisions of the Patriot Act expired in February of 2011, the Obama administration pushed to extend several key provisions of it, including the use of roving wiretaps—which allow agencies to track individuals and spy on them in multiple locations without needing additional warrants. This bill was passed without major opposition in Congress.

On this anniversary of the single most disastrous terrorist attack in this country, remember that some are trying to use it to justify senseless bigotry and attacks on American freedom.

Don’t let them get what they want.

Ryan Kiefer can be contacted at graphics@ mvccglacier.com.

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Sports — September 16, 2011

Men running toward goal

By Chris Anderson Staff Writer With the elements against them, the Cyclones came through finishing 13th out of 16 in their season opener at the Elmhurst College Early bird Invitational.

With 90-degree weather and humidity, coach Mark Hortsmeyer was pleased with the outcome of the race. “We preach running together and I think we accomplished that,” said coach Hortsmeyer, “this was just about getting some good experience for the new people this year.”

Veterans Luke Bronson and John Altman lead this year’s squad. “They know what they have to do, and the rest of the team responds to their great attitude and work ethic,” said Hortsmeyer.

John Altman, however, was sick during this meet and had to be pulled off.

Along with the vets, there is an array of new comers; that has a bright future and should bring a spark into the team.

One of which was Adam Gurke (Reavis).

Gurke (coming off an injured knee) finished first on the team with a total time of 22:42 (91st place) To add to the Reavis invasion, there is Kevin Trujillo who finished with a 23:06 (101st place) time and Brian Torres with a total time of 25:51 (144th place).

While at Reavis, Gurke, Trujillo, and

Torres won conference and regional championships. “They are very competitive,” said Hortsmeyer, “ I expect them to make a big impact this year.”

Even though the new comers have gotten off to a good start, there is still a learning curve to the college level. “In high school, they are only used to 3k runs, but now they have to run at least five or more,” Hortsmeyer added, “It’s really fun to watch the expression on their face at the halfway mark.”

At the Midwest Classic hosted by Olivet Nazerene, the Cyclones finished seventh out of nine teams, Adam Tyrka led the pack in 50th place in 28:50, John Altman followed in 53rd place in 28:59, then Adam Gurke in 57th place in 29:08, coming across next was Kevin Trujillo in 66th place in 29:37, Phil Culbertson (Stagg) in 68th in 29:41, Ivan Chow (Hong Kong) 93rd in 32:59, and Rich Gray (Stagg) in 96th in 35:16.

Hortsmeyer said, “We got the results we wanted...they showed us quite a bit of positives that we can work with and that will give our younger kids more confidence as we head into the Illinois Intercollegiate at Illinois State on Friday.”

Chris Anderson can be contacted at christian3179333@gmail.com.

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the history of moraine valley men’s golf.

Other good performances came from John Beissman with 76, Jeremy Fraser shooting 77 and Kenny Feldman hitting a 78.

The men continued their good play at Deer Creek-Par 72 on September 12 with a second place finish. With the second place finish, the Cyclones continued to stay on top of the ISCC. Ricky Palonis continued his superb play and shot under par with a score of71, Kenny Feldmeier hit 74, Brendan Ryan scored a 79, and John Beissman had a round of 82.

The next day the team played at the St. Francis Invitational. The Cyclones finished 16 out of 19 teams. Despite the dissappointing team result, there were some diamonds in the rough. Leading scorers for the men included Ricky Palonis with 73, Casey Kaplan shooting 82, Jeff Siefert and Steve Fencl both hit 87, and Quinn Sweeney finished with 89.

The men finished off their long week at Waubonsee. The Cyclones shook off their disappointing finished at the St. Francis Invitational and finished in second place. The Cyclones were led by Kenny Feldmeier shooting 74, Ryan Frederick scored 75, Brendan Ryan hit 79, and Ricky Palonis came in with an 80. With the superb play at Waubonsee the Cyclones are currently in first place in the ISCC. Look for the Cyclones to continue their strong play September 19th at College of Lake County/Shepherd’s Crook Golf Club, Zion.

parents sought me out because they heard about me personally. Nicole has diabetes and I had a former men’s player with diabetes and I was able to take care of him throughout the year. Nicole’s parents heard that through the tennis community, and we were lucky to get a good player,” said Finn.

“Shayna Binette, she was a really good player at Andrew went away to Western Michigan, came home and went to Moraine. One of her private tennis coaches whose a friend of mine told me she was walking the halls. I was able to get a hold of her and call her in and got her,” said Finn.

“Katarzyna Harmata, played for me three years ago. She quit school and was working. She lost her job and was looking back to get in school and called me,” said Finn.

“Sophie Baxter was an ex-Moraine Valley softball player from seven years ago. She called us said that she’s back in Palos. She got a college degree from Colorado State University and told us she was picking up tennis and was going to take courses at Moraine,” said Finn.

“Early in the season the tennis team does has a few minor flaws. The team made many unforced errors, struggled with their serving and they tired easily. Since the team has made progress in fixing these minor errors. “We have improved,” said Finn. “We work on our footwork for the first twenty minutes of each practice. The girls are in much better shape.”

Bill can be contacted at knobbew@student. morainevalley.edu.

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

Athletes of the Issue Michaela Sheeran Forward Women’s Soccer

By Connor Reynolds Michaela Sheeran is a starting forward for the Moraine Valley women’s soccer team.

Sheeran is a first-year player out of Oak Lawn High School, and has gotten off to a hot start on the college level.

Against South Suburban College on September 29 Sheeran notched a hat trick and added an assist in an 8-0 blowout.

She also recorded an assist in the team’s 4-0 victory over Prairie State College as well as the lone goal in a 2-1 loss against the Trinity Christian College junior varsity team.

The success of the soccer team, especially on the offensive side will rely depend heavily on Sheeran this season.

Bianca Hull Middle Blocker Volleyball

Bianca Hull is a second year middle blocker on the Moraine Valley volleyball team.

Hull was an All-Conference player on last year’s team. She brings experience to a very young team, having competed in the National Tournament last season.

Hull has been a strong all-around performer contributing kills, digs, blocks and aces in most matches.

Her strongest performance came in a two-hour marathon match at the Owens CC Tournament against Jackson CC. She led the team with 15 kills, while recording a .333 kill percentage along with three blocks and five digs.

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

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Soccer team stand at 1-3

Injuries make for slow going

Says Bales, “Team moving in right direction.”

By Chris Anderson Staff Writer

By Frank Gogola Staff Writer Despite the fact that the men’s soccer season has begun with a 1-3 record, the team has undoubtedly outperformed their record.

The men’s soccer team won 5-3 against the Scots of McHenry County College. Unfortunately the Cyclones were also handed a 4-1 loss from Oakton Community College. The team held a 1-0 lead early on. During the match the cyclones were forced to play one man down for more than 60 minutes.

“The team played great during our loss, but we ran out of gas having to play with one less player,“ said coach Bales. “Without a doubt, our team has greatly improved from our first game”.

One of the main factors of improvement for the team from the first game is the return of two defenders from pre-season injuries. The return is great for the stability of the defense for the team. They have implemented their “passing and possession” type of game, and are beginning to fully execute their play on the field.

Despite the team’s loss, coach Bales

praised the superb play of defenders Eddie Vallejo and Miguel Rivera. “Both of them were standout defenders and had huge games, despite the loss,” Bales stated. Every team member has had a “huge improvement” in their level of play, even though the record may not indicate that.

Bales believes that fans and the team members themselves should “look beyond the score”. “We would like to get the win, but getting a win is not the most important thing; playing together as a team is more important.

The team is constantly improving, and currently has more positives than negatives going for them,” said Bales.

“We have greatly outplayed our 1-3 record, but wins are no easy thing to come by. Our team is moving in the right direction,” stated Bales. Wins are not indicative of the team’s performance, but the team appears to be putting everything together. The men’s soccer team has already flashed signs of improvement and their hard work will hopefully lead to a string of victories.

Frank Gogola can be contacted at fgogola@att.net.

With the tough, hot and humid weather against them, the women’s cross-country team proved to be a force this year and despite having a few injuries on the team; Nagieh Omer (calf) and Jacquelyn O’Connor (toe).

There were five starters; four of the runners finished the race. The four runners who finished were Alex Dovgin finishing in 64th with a time of 18:27, Cande Pizano finished in 72nd with a time of 18:48, Katelyn Piazza finished in 101st with a total time of 21:02, and Daniela Boline finished right behind Piazza (102nd) with a time of 21:07.

This year’s team has a lot of experience and leadership. All the runners from last year’s Skyway conference championship team are back. This is a tightly knitted group with a lot of cohesiveness and discipline with the addition of one new runner, Daniela Boline (Sandburg).

Coach Mark Hortsmeyer said, “All runners get along really well and they know not to over train when they are hurt. He added, “Daniela is a Natural runner with great speed and work ethic.”

At the annual Olivet Nazarene University’s Midwest Classic Invitational, the girls continued to show signs of improvement as Alex Dovgin (Andrew) led the way again, coming in 49th place with a time of 21:21. Jacquelyn O’Connor (Sandburg) followed in 96th place with a time of 23:56 and Daniela Boline (Sandburg) finished in 103rd place with a time of 25:10.

Despite the impressive performance, coach Mark Hortsmeyer acknowledged some flaws. “We’re not close to where we need to be in terms of fitness and confidence,” said Hortsmeyer “but this was an excellent opportunity for the girls to assess where they are and what they have to get accomplished in the coming weeks.”

While showing flashes of good effort, the team is still dealing with a few injuries. Coach Hortsmeyer is hoping to get more of the team running by Friday. “ What we have to do now is gem to start believing in themselves and taking the good things from the race and applying it at the Illinois Intercollegiate, which is always a lot of fun and an outstanding proving ground.”

Chris Anderson can be contacted at christian3179333@gmail.com.

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Volleyball gets hot; stays atop conference

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor The lady cyclone volleyball team is on fire of late, winning four straight matches.

It’s been a streaky start of the season for the 2011 volleyball squad. The team started the year off with a 4 and 2 record before heading to Toledo, Ohio to participate in Owens Community College’s weekend tournament. The 2011 host of the NJCAA Division II tournament had an array of talented teams competing for the title. The lady cyclones struggled at the tournament and finished the trip with a 1-4 record.

“We met great competition that helped us prepare for our Skyway Conference and Region IV play this season,” said reigning Conference Coach of the Year coach Coughlin.

Carrying a three game losing streak on their backs, the cyclones next opponent was their conference rival Prairie State Community College. The Pioneers were no match for the Cyclones.

The Cyclones beat their rivals in four sets: 25-20, 15-25, 25-19 and 25-19.

The cyclones brought their hot streak to Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois to take on two tough teams in Highland CC and Clinton CC (IA). In the first match the girls took on Highland. It only took four quick sets to put down the young cougars: 25-18, 25-16, 19-25 and 27-25.

Hull led the offensive attack with 17 kills, 2 blocks and 7 digs. Gardner had 14 kills and 13 digs which earned her

Raven Phillips spikes the ball down on an helpless Elgin player. Phillips led the Cyclones on defense with 5 blocks helping the Cyclones win the match. [Rick Hoppenrath] 3rd double/double of the year. On the defensive side Stack had 19 receptions and 25 digs. Molly Duckwall led them team in assists with 51.

The next match was a grueling five set match against Clinton CC (IA). The Cyclones took the first set 25-20. The next set the Cougars of Clinton CC

came out and beat Moraine Valley 2325. Not to be discouraged, Coughlin’s girls won the next set 25-19. The tough community college from Iowa won the next set 20-25. Tired, sweaty, and beat the Cyclones battled on in the fifth and final set and finally closed the book on Clinton with a 15-7 set and match victory.

The 8 and 7 cyclones came home to battle their conference foe from Elgin.

“They have two conference losses and we have two wins, I expect to win,” said Coughlin. And win the girls did. The cyclones won the match in four sets: 21-25, 25-23, 25-23 and 25-19. Stack recorded her first double/double of the year with 10 kills and 29 digs. Duckwall distributed 35 kill assists and Raven Phillips was a force on defense with 5 blocks.

The Cyclones are currently sitting atop the ISCC with a 3 and 0 conference record and a total record of 9 and 7. “We’re battling really hard every match,” said Coughlin. “We know we’re outsized, but we’re strong at defense and at serving and we’re going to keep on battling.” The Cyclones go on a four game road trip starting on the 16th in a Tri-Match battle with Oakton CC and College of DuPage. On the 20th they take on ISCC foe Waubonsee.

The 22nd in a non-conference match the girls take on South Suburban. On the 27th the lady cyclones take on rival McHenry CC. Sean McDermott can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.

Women’s tennis again a threat to the ISCC Palonis keys team success

By Sean McDermott Sports Editor

By Bill Knobbe Staff Writer

After four consecutive victories, the women’s tennis team is on a two-game losing streak caused by College of DuPage and Lake County CC. Take a step back and look at where the girls were last season. At this time last year, the women’s tennis team was 0-6 and had been outscored by their six opponents 45 to 9. The Cyclones have done a complete 360 this season.

The girls are 4-2 (2-1 in conference) and have earned a total of 41 points while giving up only 13 points.

“We have much better players than last year, that’s the bottom line,” said coach Finn.The 2011 roster was formed from very few of the existing pieces. Nicole Selvaggio, Shayna Binette, Katarzyna Harmata and Sophie Baxter all have unique random stories about how coach Finn got them to be on the tennis courts representing Moraine Valley.

“Nicole Selvaggio came to me. Her Tennis| Page 10

The men’s golf team has been busy this week, competing in five tournaments in eight days.

The first was September 7 at Mission Club Hills in Northbrook. Battling through wind and tough weather conditions, the men finished first behind medalist Ricky Palonis who shot 71.

Ryan Frederick shot his best round of the season so far with a 72. Jeremy Fraser finished with 79 and Kenny Feldmeier came in with a round of 80.

September 9 saw the Cyclones at the Duane Chanay Invitational in Port Byron. The team finished sixth out of eighteen teams. Ricky Palonis had another big day with a score of 69 that included one eagle and four birdies. That effort earned him his fourth medal of the season. His score of 69 is the best score in Nicole Baffin returns the ball to her opponet. Baffin is in her second year with the Cyclones’ and has been a contributing factor to the team’s success. [Rick Hoppenrath]

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From Glacier to voice of the homeless

By Liz Richardson Contributor

It’s horribly cliché, but I found hope during my time there. More dreams existed in the shelter’s cafeteria than Some people go to Florida to tan in most college classrooms. and drink daiquiris. Others go to On Saturday, we all arrived and Florida to hang out with homeless got to know one another before people and spend a weekend in a heading to the shelter to eat dinnewsroom. ner with the residents. Eating in the For the past three years, the shelter cafeteria was nothing like South Florida branch of the Society you’d expect. We were served baked of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has chicken and chocolate cake better hosted Will Write For Food over Lathan your mother’s. bor Day weekend.

Residents told us about their surDuring this 36-hour event, college prising lives; I met a woman from journalists from all over the counHaiti and a businessman with a mastry create an issue of the Homeless ter’s degree, down on his luck. We Voice newspaper from scratch. They had a news meeting, spent the night work out of a shelter in Hollywood, at a nearby hotel and woke up the Fla. while eating, living and learnnext morning to tackle our assigning among the homeless population. ments.

This year, 24 journalists took on the My personal project was to talk challenge. to local businesses about their opinAs a former Editor-in-Chief of Liz Richardson, former editor-in-chief of the Glacier, and other members of Will Write for Food ion of the homeless. The assignment The Glacier, I’ve done some extreme pose while working on an issue of the Homeless Voice, a paper published for homeless residents went from mundane to troubling of Hollywood, Florida. {Christine Capozziello, Florida Atlantic University] things in the name of journalism. very, very quickly. The owner of an I’ve skipped class to cover events ice cream shop across the street from and worked 16-hour days to get things done. vately owned establishment that hous- the shelter could not say enough terridone. Flying to the sunshine state to Most people have asked me the same es over 180 residents. It was a great ble things about the residents, eventuspend my weekend at a homeless shel- questions. Yes, it was safe. The COSAC place, run by passionate people. No, it ally saying they stalk the area “like the Alumni | page 4 ter has to be the craziest thing I’ve ever homeless shelter in Hollywood is a pri- wasn’t dirty. No, it wasn’t depressing.

“Twins” questions blind patriotism through song

By Anthony Rojas Social Editor In the year of September 11’s tenth anniversary comes an improv show simply titled “Twins: A 9/11 musical revue.”

Even though the title itself is more than enough to put off any casual observer, performers Brad Einstein and Zach Zimmerman wouldn’t stop for a moment to allow the word crass take its usual effect. Their mission was simple: “to realize the terrorists weren’t the only scumbags” as the “Twins” press release advertised.

The show began with just two guys singing a song about the world coming together in the wake of 9/11. Only, not everyone came together that fateful day, such as the child whose favorite television show was interrupted by the breaking news coverage, or the man stuck in hectic traffic or the woman whose husband is late coming home.

The show then became a skit-byskit musical revue of different characters present on the day the towers came down. One character, in particular, summed up best the show’s entire theme. This character had a song in which his brother calls him from the first tower and accuses him of masturbating while the character is, in fact, masturbating. The song ends with the character saying, “nobody’s ever

Performers Zach Zimmerman (left) and Brad Einstein (right) discuss the tragedy of 9/11 from the point of view of a shark and a dog in the production, “Twins: A 9/11 musical revue.” [Amel Saleh] known me like that, and no one ever will.”

Most of the skits aren’t concerned with making fun of the situation or even making light of it, but instead tear down the false solemnity that day has created.

The wily flag maker, who watches with joy as the United States erupts into a patriotic fervor and his business starts booming, is one of the best examples of this idea.

Alongside the flag maker is the brave first responder to the scene, who to the world has become a hero, but to his children is still the fearful monster that drunkenly beats their dog.

The musical also takes on conspiracy theorists, by beginning a song with the paranoid delusions that someone more powerful, more established, and more evil than angry terrorists were behind the attacks on the twin towers, and then blaming it all on Oprah.

“Twins” is by no means a show for everyone. There’s swearing, sex, defamation of our former president (which is not for everyone), and the single greatest tragedy America has faced, musical comedy. Still, if you have an open mind and a good sense of humor, “Twins” is definitely worth the price of admission ($10).

Anthony Rojas can be contacted at social@ mvccglacier.com.

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Features — September 16, 2011

Zaragoza revamps for its second semester

By Lacara Baker Staff Writer

drained water mixed with a delicious blend of vanilla and cinnaBirrieria Zaragoza’s is a mon. classic mom and pop restauThe Zaragoza’s travrant that goes by the motto eled back and forth “if you work here you must from Mexico for five learn to cook something.” years to learn and perThe owner, John Zaragofect their award-winza- who has been in the food ning recipe for their service business for seven signature dish, birria, years- opened this restauor goat, which is much rant four years ago with the healthier than other help of his wife Norma and meats such as chicken. his good friend Sosa.

This recipe has been They opened their locapassed down through tion in the U building last family generations for year at the beginning of the over 150 years, accordsecond semester and simply ing to Zaragoza. called it Zaragoza’s.

“Come for the goat Last year they didn’t sell every day,” said Moall of the foods you would raine student Hannah see at their main location Saleh, “it’s the best,” and they still don’t.

Everything from the However, this year they meats to the sauces will have added more of their send you to a private dishes and they buy less out- Zaragoza employee Hannah Saleh prepares an avocado for the days meals. Zarazoga at Moraine Valley is open heaven of flavor, and Monday through Friday, 10 am- 2 pm. [Lacara Baker] side sauces and tortillas. this little restaurant is From the tamales to the just the tip of the iceguacamole, everything is strictly is bought except the classic Hispanic toes with garlic and kosher salt, salsa berg. homemade inside of building M every chips, cakes, cookies, snacks, and can- verde made with tomatillos, and pico If you want to try the rest of their morning. dies that are imported from Hispanic de gallo made with tomato, onion, homemade menu you have to travel to “I feel a bit out of place cooking companies. The foods they have added green pepper, cilantro, and lime. their main location on 49 and Pulaski.

Zaragoza’s has also finally brought Hours for the Moraine Valley extenthere and bringing the food to the U this year are their homemade tortillas, building,because I like for the custom- skirt steak taco or carne asada, and in their recipe for the classic Hispanic sion are Monday-Friday, 10am- 2pm. drink horchata (rice water). It may ers to see us making all of the ingredi- churros. ents they are ordering,” said Zaragoza.

The salsas they have added this year sound unpleasant to some people but Lacara Baker can be contacted at Nothing on the menu or in the store are their signature fire-roasted toma- in reality the drink is a mixture of rice- bakerlacara@yahoo.com.

A discussion of democracy and “freedom”

By Lauren Smith Views Editor

Shermack, Associate Professor of History, Merri Fefles, Associate Professor of Communication-Literature Sandra Beauchamp, and Assistant Professor of Political Science Kevin Navratil.

Saberi is a journalist with dual citizenship in both the United States and Iran. She lived in Iran for six years with the intentions of writing a novel about the lives and culture of the Iranian people.

However, in 2009 she was arrested on false charges of espionage and was held in an Iranian prison for four months.

Roxanna Saberi’s controversial book Her book “Between Two Worlds” is her “Between Two Worlds: My Life and Caprecollections of her experiences while tivity in Iran,” has recently brought a in prison and the humanity she found panel discussion to the Moraine library. in the other prisoners who were behind Members of the panel included Assobars . ciate Professor of Speech and Argumen“She had a lot of courage to purtation, Krista Appelquist, Instructor of sue the truth even though her captors Communication-Journalism Jeremy promised her release if she’d only admit to being a spy and work as a spy for the Iranian Intelligence Agency,” said Appelquist.

The panelists analyzed elements such as the antagonistic relationship between the United States and Iran, and the Iranian government’s fear of the spread of revolutionary action, known as soft war, that might have led to the cause of Saberi’s incarceration.

Shermack noted that the aspect of journalism in Iran was comThe panelists (from left to right) Jeremy Shermack, Sandra Beauchamp, Krista Appelquist, Merri pletely different from that Fefles, and Kevin Navratil discuss Saberi’s esteemed book “Between Two Worlds.” [Rick Hoppenrath] of the United States. The US has given citizens the

right of freedom of speech and of the press in the first amendment to inform other Americans.

However, countries like Iran use media to sometimes portray a false image of the country to the outside world as a form of control.

Saberi’s American journalistic background and initial curiosity about her ancestral culture initially put her at risk. But it was that same background that freed her.

“A fraternity of journalists put her story out there,” said Shermack, “[It was] the power of that social aspect that led to her freedom.”

Beauchamp added on that it was not until she faced that lack of freedom that she “had an awakening of what freedom actually meant.”

Students present questioned Saberi’s thought process in her desire to go to Iran in the first place and wondered if she ever intended to go back. They were encouraged to ask Saberi herself when she comes to visit the Moraine Valley campus on November 8 at 7 to 8:30 pm and November 9 at 11 am to 12:30 pm in the Moraine Business and Conference Center in building M. Lauren Smith can be contacted at views@ mvccglacier.com.

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The Writing Center: free and here to help

By Amel Saleh Editor-in-Chief Many students dread the word “paper” when uttered from an instructor’s mouth.

This is a sad realization for many people who take pleasure in all types of writing because we feel writing should be a joy and not a drag. Of course there’s some people who may enjoy writing only when it isn’t being forced on them; this is common in the college world, but professors seem to have little sympathy for it. Many students around campus simply become intimidated by the requirements that are attached to a paper or speech.

Well, for all the unsure and uneasy the writing center is here to help.

This year three new student consultants were added: Suha Mohammed, Manar Ishwait, and Ashe Kolais and two new faculty members were added: Maryan Jatczak, and Michael Gatto.

“It’s a good way to help others with writing and it makes me more aware of my writing skills,” said Roger Moreno.

If you ever need help constructing a paper for a class or tips on your speech, the staff at the Writing Center is always there to provide assistance. They are located in A258 and the hours are Mon-

Consultants Maryan Jatczak and Samantha Schmidt discuss writing techniques. The Writing Center is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Amel Saleh] day through Thursday 9a.m. to 8p.m. and Friday 9a.m. to 2p.m.Everyone, no matter what level of writing they’re at, could use a few pointers when writing.

“Our goal is to build confidence for students by helping a student feel empowered and not fostering dependency,” said the Co-Director of the Speaking and Writing Center, Sheryl Bundy.

The staff members of the Writing

Center prefer not to think of themselves as tutors teaching people on what to write but rather more of consultants helping students decide how to write.

Writing requires a certain rhythm and these consultants are sort of like the conductor of what’s being orchestrated.

Last spring semester the organization consulted almost 1,000 (reaching 999) students and this semester the

staff members are excited to go far beyond that number. If you are struggling with anything, whether it is a research paper, an outline or just trying to generate ideas for a paper or speech, feel free to stop by the Writing and Speech Center.

Amel Saleh can be contacted editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.

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Few students apply for bookstore scholarship Maggie Wyczynska Entertainment Editor Nobody enjoys paying hundreds of dollars for a few books. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone helped you carry that weight?

What a lot of students don’t know about, though, is a Book Scholarship that Moraine’s Student Life Organization offers.

The scholarship is definitely a big help and it’s hard to believe that Student Life had troubling giving away all of the awards they had.

Five students each semester will be awarded a $200 gift certificate to the Moraine Valley Bookstore. Surprisingly this semester, they only gave out four due to the low amount of students who applied.

There are fliers about this offer all over the school in every building on almost any bulletin board around campus.

Eligibility includes having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher and at the time of application being enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Moraine.

Applicants must present one sealed letter of recommendation from a Moraine Valley faculty or staff member or high school teacher.

Students must submit an essay

on why they believe they deserve the scholarship. The essay should be 300 – 500 words, typed, double-spaced, using 12 pt. font in standard essay format on a separate sheet of paper.

Applicants should include a cover sheet with the date, their name, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, and student ID number.

It should also include the number of credit hours they are currently enrolled in at Moraine Valley and total completed toward graduation.

Include the semester for with the application is to be considered and also include proof of a 2.5 GPA or higher.

The deadlines for submissions are Monday, January 9, 2012 for Spring semester, Monday, May 7, 2012 for Summer semester, and Monday, Aug 8. 2012 for Fall semester. All submissions should be turned in to the Student Life Office.

The winners this year were Raquel VanLoon, John R. Naglich, Makenzie Muersch, and the Glacier’s own Anthony Rojas.

For more information, contact Demetrius Robinson, Student Life coordinator at robinsond63@morainevalley.edu or call (708) 974-5717.

Maggie Wyczynska can be contacted at entertainment@mvccglacier.com.

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walking dead.”

Other writers researched love in the shelter, mentally unstable patients in the “psych room,” and even the stories of residents’ tattoos.

After interviews and research, all thirty of us (counting advisors) crammed into a makeshift newsroom the size of the average living room and worked our life away.

We started the day at 9 o’clock sharp on Sunday. Most of the writers, including myself, walked out of the newsroom at 3:45 a.m. Monday.

It was difficult. It was a long, stressful and sometimes painful weekend.

Every person in that newsroom was near tears several times, whether from stress, inadequacy or from realizing something about themselves they’d tried desperately to ignore.

The stereotypes they’ve encouraged, the terrible things they’d thought about the homeless, the privileged guilt—it hit everyone at once. I assure you no one walked out the same after this affair.

I was changed; I don’t know what exactly happened. Maybe it was a “realization.” But I know that when I flew home and saw the Chicago Ridge I’d always taken advantage of, the food I’ve never been without, and the bed I’d slept safe in, I almost cried. Not of sadness, but of appreciation. I finally un-

Chapter President Michael Koretzky speaks to students Joan Le (front) and Emily Summars (back) while preparing the Homeless Voice. [Dori Zinn] derstood that I had what others don’t.

Journalism is about finding the truth. It took this event to make all of the participants realize what that really means. We can’t expose the world to the truth until we understand it ourselves. Will Write For Food let us do that—in the most insane way possible.

See the issue at http://issuu.com/ wwff11/docs/wwff11/1 and the blog with experiences at http://spjwillwriteforfood. wordpress.com/ Liz Richardson can be contacted at liz. richardson212@yahoo.com.

September 16, 2011 — Features

The home for freethinkers at Moraine

By Anthony Rojas Social Editor

solely for atheists. “We’re here for the agnostics, humanists, apatheists, and The nonreligious never overall free-thinkers,” he seem to have a home; they says. have no church or mosque Future events for the to share their views. They’re society are already in the forced to gather in the shadworks, says Kiefer. For startows of coffee houses and oners, he hopes to start screenline forums. ing films with messages Well, they now have a pertaining to freethinking home here at Moraine Valley. and questioning preinstalled Ryan Kiefer, online editor at notions of what is truth and the Glacier and member of the what is really just masquerArt club, has now widened his ading as it. He also hopes for gaze a little further by creatthe society to be able to host ing what he has dubbed the a panel discussion centered “Freethought Society.” on undogmatic beliefs.

With idols such as freeThe Freethought Society is thinkers Isaac Newton, Dougcurrently holding meetings las Adams, Charlie Chapman, on the first Wednesday of and Thomas Jefferson, the every month at 1:45 in F160 Freethought Society aims to (the usual meeting room be an answer to the religious for the Art club). Their next clubs around campus. meeting will be Wednesday, “I was looking around camSeptember 22. They also will pus and saw the Christian have a booth at Fall Fest for Fellowship and the Muslim The poster for the Freethought Society challenges viewers to dis- anyone interested in joining cuss controversial topics. [Ryan Kiefer] Student Association and and have a Facebook page at thought ‘there’s not one for http://www.facebook.com/ the nonreligious.’ So I decided I should more diverse group will begin to join the groups/mvccfreethought.com. just make one myself,” said Kiefer.

For the Freethought Society there society in the days to come, noting that The Freethought Society is at its very from what he and his associates have are no Gods or deities. Their mission, as beginnings now, with most of the mem- gauged “there seems to be an interest Kiefer puts it, is to “follow the progenibers hailing from the Art club, which within the student body to have a group tors of reason.” also encourages creative and abstract like this on campus.” thinking.

Kiefer also wishes to point out that Anthony Rojas can be contacted at social@ However, Kiefer is hoping that a the Freethought Society is not meant 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 Tuesdays at 4, Mondays 3 at in U211.

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 Demetrius Robinson at (708)- 974-5353. Club Meets 2 to 4 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.

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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Features — September 16, 2011

A glimpse into the Arab world after Bin Laden

By Angela Rzeszutko Staff Writer The year 2011 has seen both the tenyear anniversary of the attacks on September 11 and the assassination of the mastermind behind them, Osama Bin Laden.

In the wake of the recent anniversary, Professor Khalil Marrar presented to Moraine Valley staff and students the documentary, “After bin Laden: Democracy vs. Fundamentalism in the Middle East.”

Marrar began the presentation by asking the audience a pointed question about which country believed the United States to be the most dangerous county in the world. After waiting for a bit he went on to say that ninety percent of the UK believes the United States is the greatest threat in the world. He tied this in to how we reacted to the events of September 11 and how it relates to the Middle East.

The talk then became centered on the terrorist attacks on September 11.

Feeding into the previous statements about the potential danger of the United States he reviewed the events of the past decade.

According to Dr. Marrar, terrorists behind 9/11 intended to inspire change

in the Middle East and failed in two ways.

First, instead of cowering in fear afterwards, Americans were emboldened and the actions actually “incurred [our] wrath.”

Also, instead of dividing the United States it united us. The actions taken in regards to this were two massive invasions; first in Afghanistan and then in Iraq.

Dr. Marrar’s talk then leaped from September 2001 to this past summer.

He discussed the emergence of two strands of political thinking. The first is what is associated with the terrorist regimes in the region: that the United States and generally western philosophy in general are the greatest threats to their way of life.

The second strand of thinking involves people who believe that the greatest threat to their way of life is the system they’re living within. This thinking was related to the Arab Spring, a wave of revolutionary demonstrations and protests seeping through out the Middle East.

This strand of thinking does not tolerate the status quo and wants freedom for the people of the region.

Because many of the protestors wish to institute a democracy, Dr. Marrar’s

solution to many of the problems in the region is to support the people involved in the Arab Spring movements.

This would allow them to inspire change from the inside. He believes, in his well-informed opinion, that this will eventually bring more stability to the region within the next twenty-five years.

Marrar concluded his presentation by opening the floor up to questions. One of the most interesting questions was: “Is the Middle East ready for Democracy?” to which Dr. Marrar responded, “Humans inherently strive for Democracy.”

Angela Rzeszutko can be contacted at angelarzeszutko7588@ gmail.com.

Dr. Khalil Marrar speaks to the audience about the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the present condition of the Arab world.

[Joshua Hoppenrath]

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MVCC’s music department exceeds expectations

By Maggie Wyczynska Entertainment Editor

make it happen.

There are a lot of options presented in the department that Hey music fanatics, are you aren’t curricular activities. aware of how much Moraine has Bands advertise themselves to offer you? and their ‘looking for’ ads on bulThe F Building is your source letin boards are all around the for all things music. building.

There are a wide variety of If you’re looking to join a band, classes and clubs available to the bulletin boards are a good you. place to start looking. There are a Since the department’s comnumber of practice halls available pletion in 1992, there has been to students in the F Building. an exponential growth. An all Each contains a piano and has around Music Club meets Thursa decent amount of space if you days at 2 p.m. Whether you play have a different instrument to music, write music, or just love practice. Even if you aren’t pursumusic, all are welcome to attend. ing a career in music, taking part The club hosts a variety of acin the music department as a hobtivities such as student showcasby can be rewarding. es, battle of the bands, karaoke, Yuiken Yamazaki, Maggie Wyczynska, Tomasz Rabianski, Mike Cozzolino, and Lukasz Pilch play a If you have any questions, song together. Practice rooms are available for all music students. [Rick Hoppenrath] a haunted house, and many field contact Douglass Bratt, the Cotrips. ordinator of the Academic Music You’ll have many opportunities to music classes that are fun to take and including, Chamber Singers, Chorale, Program, at 708-974-5215 or at bratt@ meet other students who share your earn you credits. Individual lessons and Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz morainevalley.edu. passion for the subject. Maybe even group classes are available.

Combo, Percussion Ensemble and Flute If you have any questions about Mudiscover a hidden talent within you.

There are lessons for all of the follow- Choir. sic Club, contact Tammi Carlson, club Music club meets in the F Building in ing instruments: flute, clarinet, French In the Spring 2011 semester, there advisor, at 708-974-5636 or at carlRoom F127 on Thursdays at 2 p.m. Feel horn, saxophone, percussion, trumpet, was an enrollment of 488 students in sont@morainevalley.edu. like doing something that will benefit trombone, euphonium, tuba, piano, the music program. your education? violin, guitar, bass guitar and voice.

As the college has grown, so has the Maggie Wyczynska can be contacted at There are an incredible amount of There are also performing groups music program and the students that entertainment@mvccglacier.com.

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Epidemic spreads across the nation By: Lauren Jacobsen Staff Writer

Dr. Ellis Cheever (Laurence Fishburne) and Dr. Erin Mears (Kate Winslet) and a journalist You might think that you Alan Krumwiede (Jude Law). know the main goal of this They are determined to find movie already without even the truth behind the virus and seeing it. It’s to scare people just exactly what is. with some made up virus with They especially want to cold and flu season just around know what is not being told the corner, right? about it to the general public.

I would have to say I would Throughout the entire movbe lying if I didn’t think so myie you watch exactly what an self. Although this film surely unknown killer virus can do to does succeed in that departthe world. ment it does something else Towns are in ruins, riots are too. breaking out, and people have It makes you think that all gone mad. of the commotion, devastation You wonder just how long and worldwide panic could have the mass hysteria will last. been avoided with just one simThe ending sort of leaves ple little act. you hanging as you stare in The movie wastes no time shock at the screen and you getting into the plot and showare left thinking ‘is this really ing how the first victim of the A man dressed in a protective suit picks fliers off his car. The fliers suggest the government is lying about how it ends?’ the epidemic. [Warner Bros. Pictures] virus, Beth Emhoff (Gwyneth Although you find out the Paltrow) starts sniffling and cause of the virus, you are sneezing in the very first scene. acters come out to shine. Matt Damon that him or his daughter will get the still left feeling that there should have The movie quickly picks up from plays Mitch Emhoff, Beth’s husband, virus that killed the rest of his family. been more to the movie than that. there and within the first twenty min- who is not only struck with the sudden The movie is constantly switching Even though the ending was not up utes, the unknown virus has claimed mysterious death of his wife and step- between main characters so it is tough to expectations, the movie still serves the lives of several people living all son but also comes to learn that she to get bored. it’s purpose of making you think about throughout the world, including Beth was cheating on him.

Not only are you following Mitch what could be.

Emhoff and her son Clark (Griffin He is now left to deal with not only as he tries to protect himself and his Kane). the grief of losing a spouse and stepson daughter, but members of the CDC, a Lauren Jacobsen can be contacted at That is really when the main char- and the anger of her affair but the fear multiple number of doctors including lajacobsen92@att.net.

Dead Throne comes to life

By Amel Saleh Editor-in-Chief

ters on the system of popularity. “Is this it? / Is this how it goes? / I am the wretched one/I am the beggar’s hands.

The Devil Wears Prada has released Vengeance is another great song their fourth studio album with a great chorus and through Ferret Records it’s definitely one of and the results couldn’t their strongest songs. be anymore astounding.

RIT another great They’ve revamped their song that centers itsound and made things self on another topic: sound more inviting to blame. There’s very litregular listeners and to tle singing in this piece someone who would think yet it has a great breakTDWP is a band that wordown.

[Ferret Music] ships the devil.

Being the curious cat In contrast, they are actually a Chris- that I am, I looked up what RIT means tian band that promotes the worship and RIT means a gradual slowing of a of God in their music. You wouldn’t tempo. know though, because of all the heavy The symbolism could possibly mean screaming. My weak spot for this genre that instead of being so quick to blame of music is the collaboration of singing others, slow down and analyze the situand screaming. ation before blaming another. It may in A good example of that in this album fact be your fault.

“Untidaled,” pronounced as “untitled.”

The final song that stood out to me This song has an amazing set of chords was Kansas. It’s more of an interlude, and riffs in general. which I think is necessary in an alThe meaning behind this song, to bum. The song is way slower than it’s me, says, “I want to become a stronger other songs; it has a mellow vibe and a person” in terms of worshipping God. strange message.

The lyrics are truly poetic and genuine.

All in all, The Devil Wears Prada has “Bring back balance/bring restoration/I never ceased to amaze me. I suggest if saw the waves again /I felt the impact.” you are a fan to pick up a copy or just “Mammoth” is an energetic song give it a listen whenever you have some that has a short breakdown with a great down time. You won’t be disappointed. chorus. The album artwork seems to complement this song.

Amel Saleh can be contacted at It would appear that the song cen- editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.

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Bucky Larson not much star potential By: Bill Knobbe Staff Writer Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star, rated R, debuted September 9th and stars Nick Swardson (Blades of Glory, You don’t mess with the Zohan) as Bucky Larson.

This comedy was written by Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, and Nick Swardson. Tom Brady (The Hot Chick, The Animal) directed the film and is produced by Happy Madison Productions.

Also starring in the movie are Christina Ricci, Don Johnson, and Stephen Dorff.

The movie begins with Bucky Larson (Swardson), who is a naïve simpleton from a small town whose life seems to be going nowhere.

After losing his job as a bagger at the local grocery story Bucky is looking to turn his luck around.

One night Larson and his friends decide to watch some adult films, when he realizes his parents are the stars of the film.

Bucky then learns that his mildmannered parents were actually big time “stars” in the 1970’s.

Bucky decides that his destiny is to follow in his parents’ footsteps and become a star in the adult film industry.

He then sets off to California to follow his dreams.

The film follows Bucky through his many awkward moments towards becoming a star.

Bucky Larson boards a bus certain he’s on his way to stardom. His parents wave goodbye as their son sets out on the same path they did. [Columbia Pictures] This film is by no means a must see.

If you’re not into raunchy comedy that involves average people making adult films, then you’ll want to skip this one.

As a movie that was written by Adam Sandler and produced by his company, Happy Madison, I’m a bit disappointed in the story of the movie.

Yes, some of the jokes are quite fun-

ny, but many fall flat.

All of the typical clichés that you would think could be included in this movie are present, such as over the top porn names like Miles Deep and jokes about male endowment.

All in all, if you are into ridiculous Rrated comedies about sex, I would definitely suggest waiting to see this movie

until it comes out on DVD. Maybe even wait for Netflix, which I bet will happen sooner rather than later.

I give Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star a score of 2 out of 5.

Bill Knobbe can be contacted at knobbew@ student.morainevalley.edu.

Theater preview Cloris Leachman in

“Cloris! A One-Woman Show” •

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General Public $40 Seniors $35 Students and staff $30

Jim Brickman - An Evening of Romance •

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Dorothy Menker Theater

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General Public $30 Seniors $25 Students and staff $20

“Festive Folk Songs & Spirited Spirituals” - Chorale and Chamber Singers

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Saturday, October 8, 7:30 p.m.

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Dorothy Menker Theater

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General Public $12 Students and staff $10

“Say Goodnight, Gracie”

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Burns Sunday, October 16, 3:00 p.m.

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Dorothy Menker Theater

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Ads are subject to editing and must be in by noon seven days prior to issue release. The Fall 2011 issues will be on the stands September 30, October 14, October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 9.

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We have adorable Yorkie puppies available in both teacup and toy sizes. Baby doll faces, shiny hair, coats and all vaccines are up to date. For more details reach me at hary.collins029@gmail.com Dresses for Sale!

Selling dresses in a variety of styles. If you would like to see what kind of dresses are available and want to try some on, please contact Patricia to schedule an appointment at (708)-642-9038.

Need to be Featured?

Are you involved in a club or organization that needs more members? Get Press attention and help your club grow! Contact Anthony Rojas, Features/Social Editor.

Email at social@mvccglacier.com.

Your Ad Here!

Looking for a quick and effective way to get your car sold? Not to mention a cost effective way to sell your property! Place your ad here for quick results. Check header for details. Contact: Nadia at classifieds@mvccglacier.com or nma2487@ gmail.com.

Sahara Henna Designs and Body Art Located in Palos Hills. Specializing in temporary tattoos and the art of Henna.

Traditional, contemporary and custom designs for all occasions: home parties, weddings, engagements, bachelorette parties, summer fun, individuals, birthday parties, fests, fairs, fundraisers, promotions and grand openings.

Register on our website for promotions and updates. To book your appointment or for further information contact Susan Ismail (708)-296-5974 www.saharahennadesigns.com or info@saharahennadesigns.com.

Furnished Room For Rent!

Close to school a transportation, kitch priviledges, smoke free. Sitting room and access to internet, cable-net ready. $475 a month. Call (815)-822-0693.

Tired of Getting Ripped Off? I am in the automobile program at Moraine and will do tune-ups, oil changes, starters, alternators, brakes and all minor auto repairs. I will make you an offer that you cannot resist. Call Andrew (708) 289-5046.

Wanted

Local Food Critic Wants Your Help Fearless feisty food critic wants your help with finding restaurants in your area that you think should be recognized! If you have an idea or are a restaurant owner and want an advertisement opportunity, email Edward at themonkeysspoon@gmail.com and check out website at www.themonkeysspoon.com. facebook.com/themonkeysspoonpage Follow me on twitter @themonkeysspoon.

Fall Expansion Great pay, flexable schedual, customer sales/service, conditions apply, all ages 18+. Call now at (708)-434-0411 CineVerse Oak Lawn’s free weekly discussion group will examine Akira Kurosawa’s samuraiwestern “Yojimbo” on Wednesday, September 21, from 7-10p.m. and we will also examine the Agatha Christie mystery “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974) on Wednesday, September 28 from 7-10p.m. at Oak View Community Center, located at 4625 W. 110th St. in Oak Lawn (check building signage for room number). For more info, call 708-529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

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Career Corner

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JRC opens door to the world of Disney

By Nadia Ahmad Classifieds Manager Are you a student looking for an exciting experience in an internship?

The Job Resource Center (JRC) will be hosting a Disney Presentation in the T building’s Fogelson Theater on Tuesday, September 20 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday September 21 at 2 p.m.

The Disney College Program with Walt Disney World and Disneyland offers an internship that combines education opportunities and work experience while living in either Florida or California for 5 to 8 months.

By doing an internship, you can receive several benefits. When interviewing for a job, many employers expect you to have real work experience prior to interviewing for your desired position. By doing an internship, you gain professional skills, gather some awareness and information in a particular industry or organization, and are allowed to network and establish personal contacts that may lead to your future full time job.

In order to receive an offer in an internship, students must meet certain requirements, such as being a good student with a 2.0 GPA or better, completing at least one semester at Moraine Valley prior to applying, and attending mandatory meetings when scheduled for an individual appointment with the internship manager.

Students may also get the chance to earn academic credit, which may count towards their graduation requirements. Internships at Walt Disney World are paid and open to all college levels.

Interns get to choose to work in a Visit the Job Resource Center and explore many additional resources you can use to seek out the position that best suits their career right internship. [Rick Hoppenrath] options and interests such as food and beverage service, hospitality, and guest passes to the theme parks, Manager, at (708) 974 5737 or email house keeping, costuming, a characand discounts on hotel rooms, food, at harrellm3@morainevalley.com. ter attendant or performer. and merchandise.

In the words of a very lovable Interns also have the option of Learn more about pursuing this cricket, “Makes no difference who continuing their education by taking exciting and magical experience you are. Anything your heart desires a course that focuses on one of Disthrough the Disney College Program will come true.” ney’s areas of expertise, which could or if you have any questions and want possibly apply as a college credit. to learn more about this program, Nadia Ahmad can be contacted at Other program benefits are: housing classifieds@mvccglacier.com in a gated community, free admission contact Marie Harrell, Internship

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Nature’s Everywhere at Moraine Layout and photos by Rick Hoppenrath Jr., photo editor