MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WWW.MVCCGLACIER.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2015 VOLUME 48, ISSUE 11
Election fever
Letter of hope
MVCC Student Caileen Casey signs her petition. [Erica Sinnott] Jackie Cronin Editorial Assistant
Trustee Tom Cunningham reviews materials at a 2013 Board of Trustees Meeting of 2013. [Erica Sinnott]
By Brendan Sullivan Staff Writer Tom Cunningham, one of Moraine Valley’s newest Board of Trustee members, is up for reelection this semester after being elected to complete the last two years of an unexpired term in April of 2013. Prior to his election, he had served on the Orland School District 135 for eight years, five of which as Director of Illinois Association of School Boards. It’s no surprise he’s passionate about the quality of the local school systems. Born and raised in the school district, he’s also an alumnus of Moraine Valley, enrolled his children through the same schools he worked for, and has two siblings who are both teachers in the Chicago school system. When asked on his opinion of Moraine after being a faculty member for two years, he said, “We’re doing a fantastic job right now. I want to keep
it that way. Moraine, for the value right now, is one of the best deals in the country.” Cunningham has made it clear he’s working towards that goal with his actions thus far, showing dedication to the students he works with every day. He shows special concern for their financial situations, knowing there are more expenses in a college student’s life than just their schooling. Last year, the Board authorized semester tuition increases per credit hour, but voted to cap it to $2 per credit hour as opposed to the $7 originally requested. Next year, he plans to limit expenses in the budget. “At Moraine, you can work a part time job and afford your tuition. That’s a break the kids need coming out of high school,” Cunningham said. With college costs at an all time high, and more students deciding the price of their degree isn’t worth the risk, his thoughts are refreshing
things to hear. According to data from the Labor Department, the price index for college tuition has grown over 80 percent in the last decade. Cunningham commented, “[The students] need a break, especially on the south side. We don’t have a really wealthy community here. I’ve lived in these communities my whole life.” There will be two six-year trustee positions up for grabs for the April 7 election when Cunningham’s and Patrick Kennedy’s terms expire. Kennedy will not be seeking reelection, but four other candidates are running in addition to Cunningham. The positions will be awarded to the two candidates with the highest total vote counts. Cunningham commented, “I’m looking forward to it, I’m looking forward to getting back on the board for six years and doing what I can.” Brendan Sullivan can be contacted at sullivanb86@student. morainevalley.edu.
Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address touched on topics that hit quite close to home, or college in this case. Rauner promised Illinois residents that he would not change budget funds for technical training and community colleges. However, there is a rumor circulating that Rauner intends to cut the education budget by 30 percent.
Moraine Valley’s Student Government Association (SGA) wants to ensure that Rauner will commit to his promise. The SGA will be sending a letter to Rauner asking him to protect and improve finances and preserving programs that help students attend college. In the letter, the SGA hopes that Rauner will increase funding to the Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant by $50 million, as well as doubling the investment in MAP over the RAUNER | page 4
Green Future By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Clean energy and job growth potential were topics of discussion at a forum led by three state legislators at Moraine’s main campus on Feb. 10. Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Kelly Burke, and Representative Frances Hurley discussed the beneficial aspects of investing in the renewable energy sector, related to the residents of their districts. Over 100 students and local residents attended the meeting. “There aren’t many sectors
of the economy where we see this growth of high-salary jobs,” said Cunningham. “We see that in the energy field, particularly as we expand and find new sources of alternative energy.” Rep. Burke said that she was excited to bring the panel discussion to residents of the district she represents, and echoed the sentiments expressed by Cunningham on the important financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy. “I think one of the things is Illinois doesn’t get enough credit for is being a leader in ENERGY | page 2
IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES Valentine’s Day Celebration in U Building goes successfully. SOCIAL PAGE 1
SPORTS Men’s Basketball currently on a hot streak. PAGE 12
ENTERTAINMENT “Reconstucted Landsapes” builds a steady foundation at FPAC. SOCIAL PAGE 5
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have created just under 20,000 jobs in the state, saved consumers $177 million dollars, and eliminated 5 million tons of pollution from our air. “It’s so crucial that you have state legislators who are focused on these issues, because where we see our country moving progressively forward to seize these opportunities, our leadership is coming mostly from state capital,” said Darin. Sierra Club is a non-profit organization that has been involved in passing
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monumental pieces of environmental legislation such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. Harry Ohde, a representative from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134, took a few minutes to explain the new solar training programs that are being offered to incoming apprentices and journeyman electricians for installing new, renewable energy systems. This forum was the first of many
Contributing Staff David Alexander Dimka Atanassova Jackie Cronin Dominika Cudzich Taso Davros Mallory McGrail Lauren Medina Marlis Nazon Ann Marie Klinski Valerie Razo Brendan Sullivan Justin Woods Special Contributors Eamon Almiladi Glenn Carpenter
which have been planned to appear throughout the state in the coming months, as major public officials and over 50 organizations have partnered to push for the expansion of clean energy in Illinois. The newly launched Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is aiming at increasing Illinois’ current goal of raising energy efficiency standards to 35 percent by 2035. William Lukitsch can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
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Clinic provides peace of mind By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Students were offered free confidential HIV and STI testing in the student union building last week in recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Clinics (SSHARC) donated their services to walk-in participants on Feb. 5 by administering rapid oral HIV tests, which provided accurate results within a mere 20 minutes. During an interview with The Glacier, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) Coordinator Stella Okeke explained that this initiative was created to address a pervasive issue that has plagued African Americans since the emergence of HIV in the U.S. during the early 1980s. “HIV and AIDS is an epidemic in the African American community,” Okeke said. The rate of new HIV infection among African Americans is eight times that of whites based on population size, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
A representative from the clinic sits with info brochures on hand. [Erica Sinnott] Additionally, the CDC estimates that youth aged 13 to 24 accounted for an estimated 26 percent of all new HIV infections in the U.S. in 2010, and almost 60 percent of youth living with HIV in the U.S. don’t know they’re infected. Okeke also said that MSA recognized the need for free testing on cam-
pus, as Moraine Valley does not offer health care services to students. “A lot of people are walking around not knowing their statuses,” Okeke commented. Okeke, who serves as the advisor for the Alliance of African American Students and sits on the Black History Month Committee, explained that this
initiative was a collaborative effort headed by Student Life and MSA. Members of The Alliance of African American Students and the GASP (Gender And Sexuality Progress) club volunteered service by setting up information booths on S Street, which gave passers-by details on the dangers of HIV infection and the importance of regular testing. Bradley Custer, Coordinator of Code of Conduct at Moraine, decided to partner with SSHARC for the free tests after observing the tremendous turnout that a similar event received last fall. Okeke noted that Custer also hopes to bring free HIV and STI testing to Moraine every semester. This was the first in a series of educational community programs organized by Moraine’s Celebrating Diversity Committee to celebrate Black History Month throughout February. The college will host three more events on the main campus during the month. For more information, contact Okeke at (708) 974-5487. William Lukitsch can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
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STUDENT TRUSTEE CORNER | EAMON ALMILADI
Hello, MVCC students. I want to talk briefly about a few different things. As college students, we may find ourselves in a struggle to be able to afford tuition, fees, or books, but if so, have you thought of applying for a scholarship from the foundation office? If not, now would be the time. There is currently over $140,000 in scholarship money that is ready to be awarded to deserving recipients. If you’re interested in viewing and applying for available scholarships, log on to https://morainevalley.starsscholarshipsonline.com to begin viewing and applying. The Student Government Associa-
tion is launching a campaign to sign up students to become organ donors. Are you interested in becoming an organ donor? The SGA objective is to sign up the most students out of any community college in Illinois. If we achieve that goal, we will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the state. If you’re interested in not only helping us achieve that goal, but also helping possibly save a life, come out to the SGA office in the U building, second floor, room U204 and sign up. It’s quick and easy. Have you heard of the Model Illinois Government (MIG) club on campus? MIG is a club where students get the opportunity to debate bills, much like in the real Illinois General Assembly. They will be traveling to Springfield this month to compete against other MIG clubs from different schools around the state. This will be the first time Moraine Valley will be represented there, and as such, I’d like to wish the entire MIG club good luck with their first statewide competition. If you’re interested in learning more about MIG or if you’re interested in developing your debating or public
speaking skills, come out to a meeting! Meetings are Fridays, from 2-3 p.m. in A2252. As a reminder, Student Trustee applications end Feb. 25. If you’re interested in applying to run for Student Trustee, either stop by the Student Government Office in U204 or stop by the Student Life office to pick up an application.
You can also find the application and more information online at http://www.morainevalley.edu/sga/ trustee.htm. If you have any questions about the application process or what the Student Trustee position entails, feel free to contact me at almiladie2@student. morainevalley.edu. I’ll be happy to answer your questions.
RAUNER | from front page next 5 years. A crucial program Moraine Valley offers, the MAP Grant provides qualified students who are in financial need much-needed monetary assistance without the concerns of having to repay it. “Every year [MAP grant] runs out earlier and earlier,” said SGA President Susan Ismail. “Many students are turned down and do not receive the funds.” The SGA so far has over a hundred signatures and is continuing to ask students to sign the letter. “This is a student issue that will affect the entire campus,” said Ismail. “Whether or not a student receives financial aid, we all depend on the intricate support of each other.” Other people are also supporting the SGA’s letter. Starr De Los Santos from Women Employed contributed the letter
for the SGA to sign. Ismail remarked that Santos is organizing a trip to Springfield to present the letter before Illinois representatives, and maybe even Rauner himself. All Moraine Valley students are encouraged to sign the letter. With the help of the MAP grant, students are allowed to attend institutions that give them a chance to higher education. “It is up to us to let those who are making policy changes in local and federal government know exactly how those policy changes affect us, especially the educational issues and funding. “We have a voice and we must use it to speak up to ensure the policy changes that are being made reflect our best interests as students, Illinois residents and citizens,” said Ismail. Jackie Cronin can be contacted at croninj2@student.morainevalley.edu.
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MIG club takes seats on campus By Kevin Schultz Views Editor The Model Illinois Government Club (MIG), one of Moraine Valley’s newest clubs, is bringing the debate to Springfield, IL for the Intercollegiate Model Illinois Government Annual Simulation (IMIGAS) from Feb. 26-March 1. The club, sponsored by professor Krista Applequist, simulates Illinois congressional debates over legislation. The club meets every Friday, with members of its 14-student population representing both Democratic and Republican sides over a particular bill. Afterwards, the rest of the club votes on the “victor”, and their bill is then passed. These legislative arguments were open to the public, and were popular enough to encourage additional events in the future. “We will be doing a lot more of those in the fall, as they were well attended, and some of them got pretty heated,” said Applequist of the debates. These arguments aren’t just for public spectacle, however, as they serve as practice for the Intercollegiate MIG Annual Simulation. Out of the 14 mem-
Members of the Model Illinois Government club will participate in the competition held in Springfield. [www.illinoisinfocus.com] bers, 9 of them are travelling to Springfield for this competition between student clubs across their state. The competitors will travel to Prairie State College on Feb. 13 for a mock con-
test that features fewer colleges than the primary event in Springfield, but operates in the same format. By attending this practice, Applequist hopes that her club will be prepared
for the real deal in Springfield. IMIGAS is the highest competition at the state level for congressional debate teams, and colleges from across Illinois GOVERNMENT| page 7
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Red Cross club prepares for drive By William Lukitsch Editor-in-Chief Students will have a chance to donate blood through a new avenue this month, thanks to a new student-led club that formed last semester. The American Red Cross Club chartered during the fall semester of 2015 with the intention of bringing volunteer resources offered by the American Red Cross to the students of Moraine Valley. “It’s harder to plan a blood drive than we thought,” chuckled club president Samantha Cabal. Although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, less than 10 percent actually do, according to the American Red Cross. Cabal explained that she came up with the idea to implement the new blood drive over winter break, as it corresponds with one of the five major lines of service that are encouraged by the organization. American Red Cross will facilitate the blood drive by providing technician services through a local blood donation clinic. Cabal also noted that students who wish to participate will be provided with light refreshments, and have the opportunity to earn free t-shirts.
Clubs similar to the one that Cabal and her 14 fellow members run give crucial support to the American Red Cross, which provides roughly 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply. Since its inception last semester, the club has been involved in four major community service projects on and off campus, including a fundraiser for Measles and Rubella that provides life-saving vaccinations to third-world countries around the globe. “One dollar saves one child, five dollars saves a household, and ten dollars saves a school,” Cabal explained, regarding the fundraiser. The club was also involved in a CBS telethon last November, where they raised a few thousand dollars to help provide smoke detectors for lowincome families. Cabal said that the club hopes to participate in at least two more projects this semester, and hopes to expand membership. Their first blood drive will be held in the U building on Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. For further information, contact Cabal at cabals@student.morainevalley. edu. William Lukitsch can be contacted at editorinchief@mvccglacier.com.
The American Red Cross club urges knowledge on donation benefits. [Jennifer Duran]
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Library construction
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Hours of operation to be affected
Prairie State College will be holding a practice tournament for the competitors at their campus before the actual competition at the state’s capitol city. [www.prariestate.edu]
come to Springfield to participate. “Nearly 300 students from over 20 colleges and universities will converge on the Illinois State Capital to gain more experiences in a weekend than in a semester of classes,” MIG Governor Garret J. McAlister said. The formatting of the simulation is unique in that teams do not directly compete with one another. Rather, every individual participating in the simulation advocates for his or her particular bill, which is then voted on for approval or disapproval by a “congress” consisting of every student in attendance. In this sense, the competition resem-
bles their normal practices. However, there are also judges in the room evaluating each individual speech, giving out awards to the winners at the end of the competition. The official competition will take place in the Old Capitol Building, in the room where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “A house divided against itself cannot stand…” speech. The Model Illinois Government Club at Moraine Valley will use the skills they’ve honed over time on a stage with a rich history, and will look to earn awards and prestige in the process. Kevin Schultz can be reached at views@ mvccglacier.com.
The MVCC Library will commence the proposed expansion project on Feb. 13. To this end, the library will temporarily erect a wall in the L Building hallway on the second floor of the complex. The study rooms in the Library will be unavailable for use in the interim of the construction, and events normally held in the L Building shall be relocated to an appropriate alternate location on campus. The locations of these events are pending, and will be made public at the earliest convenience. As well, the main entrance to the library shall be shut down for the expansion throughout the entirety of Spring Break, and reserve collections will also not be available at the time. Traffic in and out of the area will be directed through the emergency exit on the 107th Street L Building entrance. However, the Library shall maintain its primary role of providing textbooks, computer and printing services for students and faculty throughout the construction with altered operating hours.
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8 IN BRIEF Macbeth Shakespeare Project of Chicago will be presenting “Macbeth” at the Fine and Performing Arts Center on March 2, in the Dorothy Menker Theater at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit http:// www.morainevalley.edu/FPAC or contact the Moraine Valley Box Office at (708) 974-5500. Tickets are selling fast! Harvey Come see the student production of “Harvey,” a play about a boy and his rabbit best friend, who no one else can see. The performance will be at the Fine and Performing Arts Center on Feb. 19 - 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Dorothy Menker Theater. To purchase tickets, visit http:// www.morainevalley.edu/FPAC/ or contact the Moraine Valley Box Office at (708) 974-5500. Black History with John D’ Emilio Celebrate Black History Month by attending two special events! University of Illinois at Chicago scholar John D’Emilio will be giving a special talk on writer James Baldwin and the 1960s. The presentation will be taking place at the Fine and Performing Arts Center in
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the John and Angeline Oremus Theater on Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. This event is also part of the One Book program. For more information, visit http:// www.morainevalley.edu/FPAC/. Racial Issues Seminar Holla Back! Informal rap session on current issues affecting the black community will take place at Building U in Room U111 on Feb. 18 from noon 1:30 p.m. This event will allow students to discuss and learn different views on how the current state of the black culture affects their society. For more information, visit http:// www.morainevalley.edu/studentlife/ or contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974 - 5353. African Fashion and Culture Explore black culture around the world through a fashion show displaying West African fashion on African and Caribbean Cultural Day. Free Caribbean cuisine will also be offered. The event will take place on Feb. 25 from noon - 1:30 p.m. in Building U in the cafeteria. For more information, visit http:// www.morainevalley.edu/studentlife/ or contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974 - 5353.
Board of Trustees Meeting The Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Feb. 18 in Building D in Room D219 at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Mark Horstmeyer at (708) 974-5275. Presidents’ Day There will be no classes on Feb. 16 in honor of Presidents’ Day. Staff Development Day There will be no classes on Feb. 24 due to Staff Development Day. David Linnewah and Has Haberger Art Exhibition Linnewah and Haberger present their art exhibit Reconstructed Landscapes, which includes paintings of Midwestern structures like gas stations, fast food restaurants, and strip malls. The exhibit will be showcasing at Building F in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Galley. For more information, visit http:// www.morainevalley.edu/FPAC/. PICU Transfer Opportunities Private colleges and universities from across Illinois will be sending representatives to Moraine Valley’s B Building on Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. The event will give students the chance to speak with the representatives about academic requirements, transfer strategies, and more! For more information, visit http:// morainevalley.edu/academicadvising/ or contact the Academic Advising Center (708) 974 - 5721. High School Art Exhibition Moraine Valley will host the 31st Annual High School Art Exhibition beginning March 11, concluding on March 18. Come with your friends and family to the Fine and Performing Arts Center and see the creations from the next generation! The exhibition will be occupying the John and Angeline Oremus Theater, the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery and the Atrium. For more information, visit http:// morainevalley.edu/FPAC/. French Culinary Arts Day The Culinary Arts Program and the Foreign Language Program will come together in the M Building on Feb. 26 to deliver to students a day that mixes the best of French cuisine and dining culture. For more information, contact the MVCC Library at (708) 974 - 4300.
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“There is no content truly exclusive to newspapers in this day and age- and magazines have felt the pressure as well.”
“As publishers find ways of cutting overhead and utilizing digital revenue, the world will see the resurgance of print media.”
By Kevin Schultz Views Editor
By Brendan Sullivan Staff Writer
In the days since finding information on current events is as easy as owning a With the omnipresence of computers, especially personal electronics, getting phone with an Internet connection, the role of traditional print journalism must be access to news has never been easier, allowing for a wider selection of sources at questioned. a fraction of the cost. Long gone are the days where the news was restricted to newspapers, magazines, This has siphoned off readership of print media as it has grown, causing adand television. Major news publications have not only have websites set up for years, vertisers to change where they’re putting their money. Therein lies the real issue: smartphones with easy internet access have also become much more common, al- newspapers rely on revenue from advertisement. Whenever there’s a recession, lowing those who are looking for up to date information to reach it with a simple companies need to cut their costs, and it’s usually from the advertising departcouple of touches. ment. More so than news websites, print media has trouble keeping up with the inHowever, as we come out of the recession, we are seeing a reverse of these formation monster that is social media. If something happens that’s worth talking trends. Billionaires have begun buying up struggling publishers, and some webabout, it’ll pop up on Facebook or Twitter in record time. Other sides such as Reddit sites have even begun publishing magazines. While digital media is superior to also feature discussion on news topics that are posted, allowing those who are inter- print in many ways, there are certain aspects it will never be able to duplicate. This ested to anonymously share their thoughts on a public forum. unique quality is what will keep the industry alive, certainly not to the extent of In the years before this social media revolution, picking up a newspaper or having it’s former glory, but still present and important. it delivered was essentially the fastest way of receiving the news of the previous day. Since 2010, US print advertising revenue- the primary revenue of print mediaThis is simply no longer the case. has dropped from $65 billion to under $20 billion. This is just one of the signs Even critically written articles such as movie rethat times are changing for journalism. In that views or opinion pieces now have entire websites same time period, the industry has lost a fifth of its dedicated to them. There is no content truly exclusive reporters as companies folded left and right, dailies to newspapers in this day and age- and magazines turned into weeklies, and magazines came off the have felt the pressure as well. shelf. While publications such as Natural Geographic These drastic cuts, however, have made the print still feature content from their own reporters and media less expensive, and the downward spiral has photographers, many magazines such as Variety now stabilized. In Dec. of 2012, Newsweek puband Rolling Stone have switched most of their conlished what was supposed to be its last issue, intent online. While they may lose out on money from tending to go digital only from then on. Last March, monthly subscribers, the overhead costs saved by not Newsweek returned to physical print publication, a having to print additional magazines is too attractive sign that things are getting better. to turn down. In 2011 Warren Berkshire Hathaway, under conMany Americans have even turned to listening to trol of Warren Buffett, bought all but one of Media informational podcasts or simply checking news apps General’s 63 papers and weeklies, The Greensboro on their smartphones to keep up with current events. News Record, and then The Tulso World early in Most major publications, to their credit, have recog2013. Later in 2013, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amnized this. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sunazon.com, purchased the Washington Post and sevTimes, for example, have their own free to download eral smaller newspapers. As publishers find ways of apps. cutting overhead and utilizing digital revenue, the While print media isn’t going to simply stop exist[Graphic by Marlis Nazon] world will see the resurgence of print media. ing anytime soon, the profit gained from physically Newsprint has always been a cyclical industry, distributing newspapers isn’t rising. There will always be those who prefer holding growing and shrinking at the whim of the economy and changes in technology. a newspaper in their hands, or having a magazine delivered to their house. As tech- As pixels replace print, digital media changes as well. America sees more and more nology progresses and becomes even cheaper, however, these people will become digital and hard copy hybridizations, QR code saturation, and financially lean. the minority in a world that has progressively left print media behind. This is not the first technology has impacted newsprint. In time, the classic image of the American reading the paper on the way to work The same cries of the end of print were said when the radio and television came will have their weekly edition replaced by a smartphone. about, and just like with those innovations, it will overcome this as well. Kevin Schultz can be reached at views@mvccglacier.com.
Brendan Sullivan can be contacted a sullivanb86@student.morainevalley.edu.
“No. A hard copy is important. Books will be forever, technology can crash.” -Carolyn LoRusso
“Yes, techonology’s advancing. Get news in different formats to younger generations.” -David Alexander
“No. Books will continue to be around.” -Kristin Delamora
“Yes. More convenient to view online.” -Yhaneera Aparicio
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Birth control; an essential right for women By Mallory McGrail Staff Writer The Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, expands Medicaid coverage to millions of Americans around the country. The legislation provides health care and health coverage choices to low-income families. Many Americans were overjoyed to learn that preventative services for children and adults would be provided without co-pays. Twenty-two of these co-pay free preventative services were created especially for women. They include cancer screenings, STI screenings, well-woman visits, support and counseling for pregnant women, and contraceptives. These are incredibly beneficial for a
woman struggling through health care system that is both sexist and expensive. Free birth control and screenings are incredible for low-income women who simply can’t afford to have a child. The Affordable Care Act gives women the access to different forms of contraceptives that they may not have been able to receive previously. This includes coverage for IUDs, an expensive longterm T-shaped hormonal contraceptive inserted directly into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. An IUD procedure can cost up to 900 dollars out of pocket without any insurance coverage. Although the once a day birth control pill is covered by most insurance companies, it may not always be the best choice for a woman. The effects of the pill may be rendered useless when used by a woman who
doesn’t have the time to take it at the same time every day. With access to a variety of different methods, a woman can make the right choice for her body in order to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Leaders of religious institutions and CEOs of large for-profit companies claim that forcing insurance companies to cover contraceptives for women, however, is infringing on their beliefs. Most of these companies’ founders believe that the contraceptives prevent the “implantation of a human embryo after its fertilization”, which violates their moral code. In March 2014, one of these companies was able to take the case to the Supreme Court demanding exemption from the mandate. Hobby Lobby refused the legislation to provide free
birth control to employees because the regulations “violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” On June 30, 2014, during the United States Supreme Court case Hobby Lobby vs. Burwell, the court agreed and allowed the big businesses and religiously affiliated institutions to opt-out of providing copay free coverage of all contraceptives, forcing their female employees to pay out of pocket for services. As amazing as the Affordable Care Act’s mandates for birth control would have been for women, these efforts have been undercut in favor of the greediness of big business. This is an enormous state-sponsored step in the wrong direction for women’s rights. Mallory McGrail can be contacted at Mcgrailm3@student.morainevalley.edu.
Regulate is right GMO paranoia
By Chris Swinford Features Editor
America has reached a threshold in the decriminalization of marijuana, as more states make the drug legal medicinally and recreationally. Now the debate has changed from “will it be legal?” to “how legal will it be?” as local lawmakers and enforcers must dictate how strictly sale of the drug is enforced. Marijuana is a social drug. Because of this, many people hold interest in the drug being made legal recreationally. The state of Colorado has already taken this step, with great results. According to data published by the FBI, in the five months after the drug was made legal, Colorado’s crime rates were 10 percent lower than the same months of the previous year. While it is clear that making marijuana legal for recreational use is the path America needs to head down, it would be too extreme to legalize the drug without any regulations in place to mandate who can and cannot use it. Specifically, a minimum age requirement must be implemented, in order to limit the negative consequences of taking the drug for youths. The California Society of Addiction Medicine states that marijuana has been proven to negatively impact brain development in adolescents. Because of this, similar restrictions should be
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placed upon the drug as those mandated on cigarettes. This would allow the government to regulate how the substance is distributed. Another important restriction that must be enforced is the use of the drug while driving. This is a difficult feat for law enforcement officers to handle, as there is no easy way to test for the drug on the side of the road. However, Cannabix Technologies is working on a modified form of the breathalyzer that would make it easier for officers to test for the drug. One issue that is more difficult is determining whether or not smoking marijuana should be allowed as a public event, similar to drinking. If the use of marijuana was delegated to specific bars, similar to how hookah is currently handled, it could be enjoyed socially without the worries of bothering any non-smokers.This would also raise revenue for many local businesses, making it effectively economically as well. The war on marijuana has reached its twilight moments, as the United States has finally begun to come to terms with the fact that the drug can be beneficial to many people. The very fact that a discussion can be had about the drug’s regulation is a huge step forward, a sign that America’s war on drugs cannot last forever. Chris Swinford can be contacted at features@mvccglacier.com.
By Justin Woods Staff Writer
In America, the words “genetically modified organisms”, or GMOs, carry a negative connotation among consumers despite having never proven to be harmful. There have been countless studies done to test these suspicions, all of which proving that they had no negative effects on the human body. Mass modification of organisms is a recent phenomenon. Over the past few years, agricultural corporations have begun to purposefully modify the genes of these plants to have specific effects. Though this has yet to be proven harmful, many are still up in arms against the concept. Most experts, including the Food and Drug Administration, agree that those nervous about GMOs either don’t understand what they actually are means or assume they are harmful to the body. Most of these modifications are done to repel pests, or various diseases that may harm or kill the crop. The United States should solve this problem by taking a page out of Europe’s book- simply mark what is and is not genetically modified, and those who are weary don’t have to purchase them. This isn’t an ironclad solution, however, as many GMO free products tend to be more expensive. It’s the price of
remaining suspicious even in the face of scientific evidence that states otherwise. The FDA has scrutinized these GMO products time and time again- if these products were dangerous, they would have been taken off the market years ago. Michael Landa, director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the FDA, disputed the antiGMO claims himself. “Based on our evaluations, we are confident that the [genetically engineered] foods in the U.S. marketplace today are as safe as their conventional counterparts,” stated Landa. GMOs have also been important in the development of vaccines now considered to be essential medicine. By genetically modifying common organisms such as yeast and e. coli, hepatitis vaccines and injectable insulin have become much cheaper and efficient to produce. Genetic modification of human cells is also in progress, forming treatment options for metabolic disorders and even cancers. To many Americans, the thought of modifying the DNA of the food we eat can be an uncomfortable thought. Their fears are based in science fiction, not reality, and GMOs serve a great purpose in agriculture today. Justin Woods can be contacted at woodsj68@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Jackie Robinson West stripped of title By Joe Fay Sports Editor When the kids from Jackie Robinson West Little League took the stage last summer, they became instant hometown heroes. Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, the kids on this team helped remind America of what baseball was, Little League being generally viewed as more pure than the scandal-ridden and profit-driven Major League. Just months ago they were greeted with a parade in their hometown and brought to meet the president, but unfortunately this all came crashing down when on Feb. 11 Little League International stripped away all their wins, including their U.S. championship in the 2015 Little League World Series. Additionally, their manager and a top regional administrator have both suspended due to the team having used non-district players. While a severe and unfortunate punishment, it was apt considering the crime. It isn’t fair to the kids: they weren’t
the cheaters. The adults in charge were the ones who committed the crime. Because of this scandal, it calls into question the success of the Jackie Robinson kids, including whether their wins were legitimate. They should still be immensely proud of their accomplishments. They should still consider themselves champions. Their fans should still continue to think as highly of them. The transgressions of those in charge of the group should be the ones to take the brunt of the punishment. While the kids from Las Vegas are now officially champions, the joy of that title has been greatly muted. Their accomplishments, while plentiful, are still overshadowed by those of the Jackie Robinson kids. They never met the president, and they didn’t get to face off against South Korea. Public figures such as Barack Obama and Rahm Emanuel have both voiced support for the Jackie Robinson kids in light of the scandal. Despite the heartwarming performance of the Jackie Robinson kids,
neglecting to enforce such a punishment would set precedence with far reaching consequences. If the organization was to let this one slide, what would prevent future teams from attempting the same infraction? It would not be fair to allow a one-time violation. One of the major factors of the outrage is that it was discovered so late. Prior to these findings, two other investigations had found no violations. It took six months after the championship to determine that the team should not have been able to play at all. It isn’t fair to the Jackie Robbinson kids, nor the teams they had beaten. Adult interference with children’s athletics is not entirely new, considering that in 2001 a team from
the Bronx had an incredible pitcher, Danny Almonte, who threw a perfect game. Almonte was two years too old to participate. Two years ago, a California football team was investigated due to organizers giving rewards for violent hits, a parallel to the NFL “BountyGate.” While the kids are not necessarily the ones at fault, they must still face the unfortunate consequences. At the very least, the experiences they gained, between playing on the global stage, ESPN highlights, and an intense 1-6-3 double play in the United States final, cannot be taken from the players. Joe Fay can be contacted at sports@ mvccglacier.com.
ATHLETES OF THE ISSUE Rachel Ruzevich
Ermias Nega
Guard/Forward Women’s basketball
Guard/Forward Men’s basketball
[Izabela Kokoszka]
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By Joe Fay Sports Editor Rachel Ruzevich is a second-year guard/forward on the Moraine Valley women’s basketball team. The 5’10” Sandburg High School alum seems like she is never off the court. At 765 overall minutes, she ranked number 16 in the nation overall. Ruzevich has started all 25 games so far in the season, averaging 30.6 minutes per game.Ruzevich has managed to average nearly three steals, three assists, six rebounds, and about four and a half field goals per game this season. She leads her team in both points per game and three pointers per game. Ruzevich played her best in a Jan. 24 game against Kankakee Community College. Ruzevich managed a double-double, scoring 22 points with 13 rebounds in the 82-69 victory.
Ermias Nega is a first-year guard/ forward on the Moraine Valley men’s basketball team. One of the taller men on the team, at 6’6”, he has delivered a fiery performance this season. The Wakefield High School product has managed an impressive 41 assists in conference against only 32 turnovers. Nega has picked up an additional 16 steals and an average of nearly 6 rebounds per game during conference. Nega has had a number of impressive games in conference, and has been the only man on his team to start every one. Nega’s biggest game came on a Dec. 9 match against Malcolm X College. Nega ended the night with 21 points and two assists, nearly a fourth of the points in the 86-61 victory. Joe Fay can be contacted at sports@mvccglacier.com.
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Men’s hot streak slows slightly By Anastasios Davros Staff Writer
now we have a tendency to get stagnant and the ball doesn’t move the way that it should.” After a convincing win over He also has said many times that Oakton College on Feb. 3, the Cycommunication is key, both offenclones began a four game road trip. sively and defensively, and playing Coach David Howard and his with a sense of urgency and one players knew this would be a difhundred percent effort is very imficult task, as they are a poor road portant. team, but since their early season The team’s goal is to win the inconsistencies they have made conference, which they believe is a several efforts in the last few very reachable goal, but Elgin Comgames to try and improve their munity College will be close behind road record. them fighting for that achieveCoach Howard mentioned that ment. non-forced turnovers really hurt The first two games of the road his team, either causing them to trip were difficult, as Moraine lost blow leads or dig themselves in a its first game to the College of Lake deeper hole. County. He also mentioned the lack of Two days later, they suffered yet rebounding and ball movement. another unfortunate defeat at the These two fundamental aspects Niko Cahue (#34) , Paul Ostruskevicius (#15), and Randall Rushing (#24) swarm the Oakton hands of Waubonsee Community of basketball are key to any team, player. [Erica Sinnott] College. and it is something that definitely However, they learned from needs to be worked on if the men’s During the winning streak, many of “In addition to playing defense those two defeats, as they triumphed success is to continue. the starters played very well, with the more consistently, we also need to ex- over McHenry County College in stunThe Cyclones are an outstanding Cyclones getting some big minutes off ecute better offensively,” Howard said, ning fashion 76-65. 9-2 at home. Their struggles on the the bench. This energy helped spark a when asked how the team could imroad, however, must improve if they huge halftime run versus Elgin Com- prove for the next four games. Anastasios Davros can be contacted at are to win conference. munity College. “Our sets need to be crisp. Right davrosa@student.morainevalley.edu.
Cyclones will face tough times ahead By Joe Fay Sports Editor The female Cyclones proved their newfound unity in a Feb. 3 match against Oakton Community College in an 84-68 win. The Cyclones managed to maintain a double-digit lead for most of the game. Kailey Foster managed 23 points, while Sharnita Breeze (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Nariman Jaber (10 points, 13 rebounds, two blocks) both ended the game with double-doubles. Less than a month earlier, Moraine lost a tight 55-62 game against Oakton. Since then, the ladies have doubled down on their defense and focused improvement on ball control. While head coach Delwyn Jones notes their marked improvement, he also maintains that the players are still not yet playing to their full potential. “They should have been able to play at this level earlier in the season,” Jones said. “The individual talent is undeniable; we need to be able to come together and gel.” The Cyclones continued with a 7358 victory against College of Lake College two days later on Feb. 5.
The women took an early lead and kept it until the end of the game. Megan Becko and Shavonne Lewis led with 12 points each, with Beckow making an extra seven rebounds. Rachel Ruzevich proved to be well rounded, picking up 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Breeze took 11 points and nine rebounds. Despite their redoubled focus on training, the Cyclones lost a Feb. 7 game against Waubonsee Community College. The ladies felt the loss of injured point guard Lewis during the first half of the game. Breeze led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Ruzevich followed with 12 points. The Cyclones came back hard against McHenry County College in a 62-49 victory. Not only was Lewis Duneya Shatat (back left) and Shavonne Lewis (front) cover Oakton opponents. [Izabela Kokoszka] still out of the game, Foster was also injured in the second half. locked in position for second place victory over Moraine Valley on Jan. Despite this, the women were still in conference. With regionals coming 27.The Cyclones do have an advantage able to use their newfound cohesion up, the main factor in these coming in terms of turf, considering that they to pull a win on the Feb. 10 game. matches will be their influence on re- have managed to go undefeated in Breeze again stepped up and led gional seeding. conference while playing at home. with 19 points and six rebounds, The next big game the women’s “It’s going to be tough for the next followed by Jaber (10 points, 15 re- team will have to face is against Prai- couple of weeks,” said Jones. bounds, seven blocks) and Ruzevich rie State College. Prairie State is cur(10 points, eight rebounds). rently 9-3 in conference, a dangerous Joe Fay can be contacted at sports@ This victory kept the Cyclones competitor considering their 71-61 mvccglacier.com.
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All U need is love, love is all U need By Chris Swinford Features Editor The U Building has welcomed everyone in with loving arms as it hosted a Valentine’s Day event for all students on campus. From Feb 11-13, Student Life hosted a grand event for Moraine Valley students to attend to help find, and appreciate the love of those around them. At the opening of the second day of the event, the 24 Karat Dance Team performed a routine in celebration of the holiday. Students were in awe of the performance, after seeing the performance, Omar Alsalah said, “I can’t dance to save my life, but they were really cool!” At the center of the building, there was a board that listed different events that had occurred on the current day in history, such as the failed attempt at impeaching then president, Bill Clinton. Several different clubs had tables at the event, where they were offering various treats and raffles. The Psychology Club had a free raffle going where students could enter to win a 25 dollar gift card towards the Durbin’s Pizza of their choice. Demetrius Robinson, along with sev-
Over 15 pairs of students were matched throughout the rounds of the speed dating event hosted by Student Life. [Erica Sinnott] eral Student Life employees hosted a speed dating game where contestants sat at a table, and asked each other questions in order to see if they found a spark with any potential partners. The students were given a pamphlet with
several different questions that they could ask their date, and at the end of the event they were able to select who they felt they matched the most with, while the employee heading the event announced any mutual matches that
were found. When asked about the success of the game, Demetrius Robinson said “We’ve matched up 15 dates.” There was also a blind date game, similar to the game show “The Dating VALENTINES | page 5
‘Reconstructed Landscapes’ unveiled By Brendan Sullivan Staff Writer The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery is hosting Hans Haberger and David Linneweh’s newest collaborative exhibition
entitled “Reconstructed Landscapes.” Both artists’ feature scenes of abandoned retail buildings that make up an often-overlooked portion of our urban landscapes, barren and vacant, void of their purpose and forgotten.
Scenes we pass everyday without an after thought become the focus of the exhibit, and we see the eerie beauty of aspects of our community that are decaying in front of our eyes with no notice.
David Linneweh and Hans Haberger visited Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery to discuss their exhibit. [Izabela Kokoszka]
Haberger and Linneweh have worked together since 2011 when they first joined forces at the art department in The College of Lake County. Most of the work was based on Chicago locations, but the images and themes could fit any region. These are scenes so familiar to us they no longer register when we see them; once successful businesses fallen to decay, or new built structures that never had the chance to serve their purpose. Ghosts of failed enterprises and victims of changing times, haunt sidewalks while they wait for the slow decay of nature, or the inevitable destruction of progress. Walking through the gallery feels like walking through a post apocalypse, each piece almost forcing you to construct a backstory of what happened. “I’ve been painting abandoned places since 2007, places that are new and you get the feeling that there is supposed to be activity, but have just been neglected and destroyed,” Linneweh said when asked about why he chooses to paint abandoned structures. “What drives me is looking for moments that you wouldn’t necessarily think what’s in front of you is exciting visually, but can be turned LANDSCAPES | page 7
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Invisible rabbit sighted on campus By Brendan Sullivan Staff Writer No one considers it odd for a child to have an invisible friend. Replace the friend with a six-foot tall rabbit, and the child with a 47-year-old man with a drinking problem, and you’ll have “Harvey.” On Feb. 19, the Dorothy Menker Theater will open its doors for Dan Scott’s production of “Harvey,” the 1944 play by famed American playwright Mary Chase.
It’s about the wealthy Elwood P. Dowd, a kindly, good-natured alcoholic who claims to be close friends with a giant invisible rabbit named Harvey, a creature called a Pooka from Irish mythology. The play received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945, and has been adapted for film and television several times, most notably as a 1950 film starring James Stewart. Casting began mid December last year, with rehearsals starting at the beginning of the spring semester.
Dan Scott seeks to take “Harvey” where in new directions, as he explores the darkness hidden within the plays lighthearted exterior. [Erica Sinnott]
Scott decided on Jim LaPietra to play protagonist Elwood P. Dowd and Stephanie Lewis for the role of Veta Louise Simmons, which promises to be a good fit as both are veteran performers of Moraine’s Fine and Performing Arts Center. Unlike the film adaptations, this production will be done using only the two sets called for in the original play. This allows for a faster pace by avoiding lengthy and unnecessary scene changes, but will also create more of a challenge for the actors as they become the sole drivers of the plot. In reverence to the material, Scott wants to find a balance with the production by giving more attention to some of the darker undertones of the play than may be commonly portrayed, while still keeping the lighthearted comedic aspects. The play touches on the nature of sanity and negative social responses to benign eccentricities, but masks some of the scariest concepts in humor. For instance, when Dowd says, “Well, I’ve wrestled with reality for 35
years, Doctor, and I’m happy to state I finally won out over it,” there remains underneath all the humor something that is more than a mere farce. Scott saw this and wanted to give it it’s due. “The play has something to say, it didn’t win a Pulitzer Prize for nothing,” Scott said. If you want to see it however, be mindful that the play has a short run, from Feb. 19-22. Thursday through Saturday the curtain opens at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets will be $12 for the general public and $10 for seniors, students, and staff. This will be Scott’s seventh year working with Moraine Valley. Scott has previously directed the plays “Waiting for Lefty” and “Crimes of the Heart.” After “Harvey,” Scott looks forward to his next project, “The Playboy of the Western World,” by John Millington Synge, slated for early next year. Brendan Sullivan can be contacted at sullivanb86@student.morainevalley.edu.
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Forensics showcase speech skills By Valerina Razo Staff Writer On Feb. 4, the Forensics Speech Team provided a showcase for students around campus, in the Moraine Rooms in the M Building. The showcase captured a variety of the aspects of speech, and proved to be an entertaining show. There was persuasive, informative, and dramatic events. All of which were delivered phenomenally. John Nash, a speech professor and the club coordinator said, “This showcase is meant to be fun and entertaining.” The performances did just that. The speakers were able to use their voices to fill the room with an echo. Natalie Gonzalez gave a slam poetry performance that intrigued the audience. Hilary Gutierrez noted that,” the poem made me think about things in a different perspective, which was interesting.” Matt Swiec’s well-executed speech referenced different sources including a website to offer audience members to see things in a different light. Many of the females gave facial ex-
Natalie Gonzalez and Matt Swiec show their ‘Mattalie’ speech. [Izabela Kokoszka] pressions, and provided imagery with their words. “The speeches were well rounded and thoughtful,” said Christine Hoesktra,”I enjoyed it being interactive.” One speech was about prisons. Swiec went up to an audience member and handcuffed her to suggest the problems
with prisons. The audience enjoyed the comedy, the ‘Mattaile’ performance. Matt Swiec and Natalie Gonzalez often perform a lot together, so they joined their names. Jennifer Smith said,” They were my favorite performance. It was impressive that
they were able to memorize their speech without note cards. I wouldn’t have been able to do that.” There are still four more chances to see the rest of the showcase. The next time is on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 4. The following one is on Tuesday, March 3 at 4pm. The day after that is the other showing on Wednesday, March 4 at 5pm. The last show is on Tuesday, Mar. 17 at 4pm. This is an extra credit opportunity for those students who are in composition 103 classes. Nash mentioned that if any people would be interested that next year they are more than willing to welcome new students into the club. He brightly said, “I am so proud at how far they have all progressed.” Nevertheless, there are new speeches every time. Nash comments, ”These speeches allow for listeners to become more informed about the world, as well as, more informed about the Moraine Valley clubs and team. More importantly, for students enrolled in Public Speaking or Acting classes receive great examples to learn from.” Valerina Razo can be contacted at vrazo29@yahoo.com
Students strike back By Kevin Schultz Views Editor Student feedback is necessary to make sure colleges are aware of the issues that truly affect students. Moraine Valley has taken this to heart with their “If Only I Knew…” presentation on Feb. 10. The Student Success Office ran the presentation, and the 15 students in attendance all had ideas on how to improve Moraine Valley. The students ranged from various age groups and backgrounds, giving individual accounts of their experiences at the college and feedback of what they’d like to see done differently. The staff encouraged criticism from the attendees. Before she started the event, Alyssa D. Humbles, Student Success Specialist asked, “How can we modify, or correct, our programs to make them better for students?” The event was completely anonymous, leaving no risk for anyone who wanted to speak their mind freely about the school. Multiple-choice questions were presented on a projector, and students used remotes to answer them, with a group-wide discussion held after every question to address any issues raised within them. The questions had a broad range of topics, from asking about students’ backgrounds and experiences at Moraine, to their opinion of the college’s
technological resources. The students’ responses allow MVCC to evaluate how effective their programs are. Focus was placed on how prepared the members of the group felt upon first enrolling for college, both academically and socially. Many members of the group stated that high school did not accurately prepare them for the actual challenges of college, though Moraine’s resources were helpful in making the transition. However, criticism was levied at the orientation process, particularly at the academic counselors’ class suggestions, and that very few part-time students even knew there was an orientation specifically for them. As a result, many of the students in the focus group had to figure things out for themselves when they first started at Moraine. The college’s technology was also a hot topic, especially MVConnect and Blackboard. Members of the group reported only using MVConnect to check their emails, and were irritated at professors who didn’t update Blackboard, or refused to use it outright. The school’s wi-fi was also criticized as being slow and unreliable. Demitrius Robinson, manager of Student Life, said of the event, “I felt like it was very successful… we got a lot of information we can go back and share with the administration.” Kevin Schultz can be reached at views@ mvccglacier.com.
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Jerry McNally, adjunct professor of the year By Justin Woods Staff Writer Once a year, Moraine Valley gives out an award to the adjunct professor who was nominated by their students as one of the staff’s finest teachers. This year, the winner was Professor Jerry McNally, who was chosen as the adjunct professor of the year out of over 40 candidates. To be nominated for this award, the adjunct professor must be nominated by their students, on top of having taught at least two semesters of 12 credit hours. They are then filtered out based on the criteria by the Adjunct Faculty Development Committee. These guidelines include knowledge of the subject, effectiveness in the classroom, contribution to the college, and effort towards selfdevelopment. Dr. McNally began his academic career at Moraine back in 1977, where he studied repertory therapy. He then went on to the National University of Heath Sciences where he went on to achieve his doctorate in Chiropractic. McNally not only teaches at Moraine, he also holds teaching positions at the College of DuPage, as well as Aurora Uni-
Professor Jerry McNally won the adjunct professor of the year award through his unique teaching methods, and his friendly demeanor. [Erica Sinnott] versity where he teaches Anatomy and Microbiology. He attributes winning the award to his unusual teaching methods, which include the use of cartoons when de-
scribing something students may find difficult to understand, a method he attributes as to helping him learn anatomical concepts back when he was in school. “I don’t teach anatomy the way I was
taught, but I teach anatomy in the way I learned it,” McNally says. Before he was a teacher, however, he used to work as a professional entertainer, a career evident in how he teaches his courses. The atmosphere in his class is light hearted, and includes a plethora of jokes and even the occasional miming performance. These skills, along with a few magic tricks, help keep the classroom from becoming mundane and assure his students are constantly paying attention. Many of his students speak extremely highly of him, saying he was one of their favorite professors at Moraine. His unusual methods have allowed his material to stick with them long after their classes have ended. McNally maintains this popularity by always taking his students into consideration, and keeping in mind how well his material resonates with them. By making his class as memorable as possible, he assures a positive classroom experience for every student who takes his course, making his earning this award more than well deserving. Justin Woods can be contacted at woodsj68@student.morainevalley.edu. .
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STUDENT CLUBS Compiled by The Glacier 24 Karat Dance Team Contact Jehan Chapple at (773) 844-3541. Action, Social & Political Empowerment Contact Annette D’Silva at (708) 608-4023. Alliance of Latin American Students Contact Stella Okeke at (708) 974-5487. Alliance of African American Students Contact Stella Okeke at (708) 974-5487. Arab Student Union Contact Nina Shoman-Dijani at (708) 974-5229. Art Club Contact Amy Lubke at (708)-927-0764. Asian Diversity Club Contact Wenney Tse at (708) 974-5313. Tamina Farooqui at (708) 974-5313. Business, Finance, & Entrepreneur Club Contact James Snooks at (708) 974-5785. College Bowl Contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177.
The 24 Karat Dance Team welcomed in the second day of the Valentine’s Day Event with a performance for students in the U Building, set to several different love songs. [Izabela Kokoszka] VALENTINES | from front page Game,” where a contestant sat on one side of a wall, while three potential matches sat on the other side. The contestant would then ask the people on the other side various questions, before deciding which one was the best match for them. All of the events awarded various
prizes to people that found matches, including teddy bears, heart shaped boxes of candy, red heart suckers, and prize bags filled with candy and other small items. The final day of the event is going to close with a Valentine’s Day dinner, where couples can enjoy a nice meal together to celebrate the romantic holi-
day. The event was met with great enthusiasm, just as many of the events that Student Life holds, and from an outsider’s perspective, the entire thing appeared to be a great success. Chris Swinford can be reached at features@mvccglacier.com.
Combat to College Contact General McArthur at (708) 974-4144. Fashion Valley Couture Contact Dominique McDowell at (708) 608-5722. Filmmakers Club Contact Dan Pal at (630) 336-5471. Forensics - Phi Kappa Delta Contact John Nash at (708) 974-5556, Krista Appelquist at (708) 974-5222. GASP - Gender And Sexuality Progress Contact Jeffrey McCully at (708) 608-4377. Matthew Cullen at (708) 608-4101. The Glacier Student Newspaper Contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Go Green! Club Contact Stephenie Preseler at (708) 974-5412. Honors Program Club Contact Alicea Toso at (708) 974-4191. Indian/Pakistan Student Union Contact Stella Okeke at (708) 974-5487. Inter Club Council Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. International Women’s Club Contact Annette D’Silva at (708) 608-4023. International Student Club Contact Alia Ibrahim at (708) 974-5756. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Contact Daniel Cristman at (708) 974-4284. K-Fu Martial Arts Contact Courtney Reese at (708) 608-4067. Legacy X Dance Team Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Mastodon Contact Ted Powers at (708) 608-4177. Mathematics Club Contact Keith Nabb at (708) 974-5592. Model Illinois Government Contact Krista Appelquist at (708) 974-5222. Music Club Contact Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636. Phi Theta Kappa Contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353. Psychology Club Contact Nicholas Shizas at (708) 974-4121. Mitchell Baker at (708) 9744058. Recreation Management/ Recreation Therapy Contact Donna McCauley at (708) 974-5227. Relay for Life Planning Committee Contact Alicea Toso at (708) 974-4191. Rotary Club Contact Sue Linn at (708) 974-5335. Rugby Club Contact Student Life Office Student Government Association Contact Bradley Custer at (708) 608-4272. Student Nursing Organization (S.N.O.) Contact Georgina Murphy at (708) 974-4122. Ultimate Frisbee Contact Jessica Crotty at (708) 974-5281.
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Riveting news for news listeners By Christopher Swinford Features Editor Journalist Alison Moran visited the U Building on Feb. 3 to give a lecture to students in COM-151 about a revolutionary app called Rivet News Radio. Moran began by discussing how equality in journalism has progressed throughout the past few decades. She then began talking about the future of journalists, she stated, “more and more and more, you will be able to practice your profession in a way that is uniquely you.” From here, she transitioned into the Rivet News Radio app. Moran cited her involvement with Rivet as a sports reporter. A large portion of her job is to find stories around the globe that are both relevant and interesting. the application allows listeners to have a never-ending stream of news at their fingertips from various topics, ranging from economics, to the arts, which requires reporters to constantly search for new articles. While this may seem like a momentous amount of work that requires a large staff to operate, when
asked about the amount of people involved with the application, Moran said, “During the week we have three reporters for any given shift.” The reporters working for the application work with the Associated Press, NPR, and several other news sources in order to provide as much up to date information as possible for audiences. One concern raised with the app was the fact that because it has such a global reach, a lot of the news is not necessarily relevant to the area. When asked about the possibilities of these issues, Moran brought up the fact that the audience was able to tailor the kind of news that they received based on genre. However there is no way to specify the region in which the news is based. When asked what she did to grab the interest of her listeners, Moran said that she constantly asked whether or not these were her “three most interesting words” when looking at the beginning of an article. The Rivet Radio Application seems to be a great way for Moraine Valley students to learn about current events, whether for class, or for per-
Journalist Alison Moran introduced students to revolutionary new news app, Rivet News Radio. [Erica Sinnott] sonal enjoyment. Moran closed her discussion by talking about the ethics within journalism, especially when working with an application that is monitored by the FCC such as Rivet. She left the class with the words, “Just make sure that for all that what
you do you have integrity, you have to be true to your own soul in your writing, broadcasting, whatever you do, you have to feel it from your heart and your soul.” Chris Swinford can be contacted at features@mvccglacier.com.
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Sam Smith steals the 2015 Grammys By Mallory McGrail Staff Writer The 57th Annual Grammy Awards aired on Sunday night led by four time Grammy host LL Cool J, providing threeand-a-half hours of entertainment for the 25.3 million viewers who tuned in. Duets were the most popular choice of the night, with some solid and spectacular performances by talented artists such as Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Tom Jones, Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. The show kicked off with a seemingly out of place but rousing performance of old school hits “Rock or Bust” and “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC, emitting a high energy to the crowd just in time to announce the first winner of the night. Best New Artist of the year went to 22-year-old singer/songwriter Sam Smith. Smith owned the 2015 Grammys, winning Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Record of the Year for his 2014 album “Stay with Me” as the night proceeded. Smith explained how success overcomes heartbreak during his evocative acceptance speech, thanking his team and his family.
Sam Smith performed at Bonnaroo music festival in 2014. [WFUV.org] “I want to thank the man who this record is about who I fell in love with last year. Thank you so much for breaking my heart because you got me four Grammys,” Smith said during his acceptance speech for Record of the Year. Award announcements were punctuated with show-stopping performances throughout the night, including “Take Me to Church” by Hozier, who was joined on-stage by former Eurythmics singer
Annie Lennox. Lennox stole the show as the duet transitioned into a passionate rendition of “I Put a Spell on You.” The night was full of unlikely combinations of popular artists. A collaborative effort by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Sir Paul McCartney featuring Rihanna’s new hit single, “FourFiveSeconds” was a crowd favorite, receiving tremendous response on Twitter. Another incredible Grammys mo-
ment was comedian Kristen Wiig’s aweinspiring interpretive dance to Sia’s “Chandelier.” Wiig donned a platinum blonde bob wig and nude leotard (the staple-pieces of Sia’s most recent music videos) while interacting with 12-yearold Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler in a display of deeply expressive and slightly eerie movements. The biggest shock of the night revealed itself later in the show when Beck’s “Morning Phase” won Album of the Year over Beyoncé’s self-titled album. The entire room including Beck appeared to be caught off-guard after the announcement. Kanye West jokingly ran up to the stage as if he were about to pull his classic “Imma let you finish” rant, but cut himself off. All in all, Beck handled the situation and his folk-rock album’s award was well deserved. Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed album definitely did not go unnoticed at the show. She ended up taking home the Best R&B Performance award for her single featuring Jay-Z, “Drunk in Love.” Mallory McGrail can be contacted at mcgrailm3@student.morainevalley.edu.
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2015 set up to be a fine year for music By Connor Reynolds Layout Editor 2015 is set to be a big year in music, with plenty of high profile artists and bands releasing highly anticipated records.
As part of a collaboration of The Glacier staff, we have put together some of the albums that we are most excited about. Some of these albums have uncertain release dates, but they all are generally anticipated to be out by the year’s close.
of the Man on the Moon triology started by Kid Cudi in 2009. There has been a gap in progress on this triology with the second installment having been released in 2010, as Kid Cudi has gotten off track with other projects and collaborations. Kid Cudi tweeted expectation of 2015 release of this album, but also only seems to have recently got around to the studios with him team so of all the albums on this list, it has the most uncertainty for a 2015 release.
Muse
Drones TBA - Summer
Death Cab for Cutie Kintsugi March 31
Death Cab’s eighth studio album is their first release since “Codes + Keys” in 2011. It will also be their first album to produced by someone other than longtime band member Chris Walla. “Kintsugi” is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery. The form considers the breakage and repair to be part of the history of object, rather than a defect. The titled has been said to be a reference to the loss of Walla, but certainly could also refer more personally to front man Ben Gibbard’s divorce from Zooey Deschanel in 2012. The first single from the album, “Black Sun” was released Jan. 26. and shows good potential for the remaining songs. You can definitely depend on the long songs about unrequited love that have become a strength.
Modest Mouse
Strangers to Ourselves March 17 Coming off their longest recording break in the band’s history, Modest Mouse is preparing to launch their first full length studio album since 2007. Three singles, “Lampshades on Fire”, “Coyotes”, and “The Best Room” are already available for listen. “Coyotes” is the most interesting of the three, as it tells the true story of a coyote who rode the Portland light rail into the city. It’s an interesting folk inspired song. The album has already been delayed, so keep an eye on any news.
Kid Cudi
Man on the Moon III TBA “Man on the Moon III” is the highly anticipated third and final installment
Muse’s seventh studio album, “Drones”, doesn’t have an official release date, but all sign are positive that it will be soon. The band has released several behind the scenes clips on its Instagram page. The videos include riffs and drumbeats as they are being recorded. One such riff strongly hints at the recording of a previously instrumental song, “Helsinki Jam” which has become a live concert staple. Frontman Matthew Bellamy’s piercing vocals and virtuosic guitar work certainly aren’t going anywhere. Those two strength will definitely make the album worth a listen.
Sufjan Stevens
Carrie and Lowell March 31 Illinois residents best remember Sufjan Steven’s for his album “Illinois”, but since than he’s departed somewhat from his folky roots. Judging by the album trailer, available on Asthmatic Kitty Records’ YouTube page, this is a return to those roots. Stevens hasn’t put out any record since 2012’s “Silver and Gold”, and he hasn’t produced a full length studio album since 2010’s “Age of Adz”. It is safe to say anticipation is high.
Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors Feb. 17
Imagine Dragons’ sophomore effort follows the double platinum “Night Visions” which earned them a slew of awards. Three strong singles, “I Bet My Life”, “Gold”, and “Shots”, have all been released. They’ve also already slated release day performances on Good Morning America and The Tonight Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon. Expectation are high for a band that has risen to the mainstream so rapidly, and they seem poised to meet them.
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Spongebob Squarepants gets real By Kevin Schultz Views Editor
appointed. “Sponge Out Of Water” is far from perfect. Those going into When thinking of Amerithe theater expecting an extencan cultural icons, SpongeBob sive plot with rigid structure are Squarepants immediately comes going to be disappointed. In the to mind. In Nickelodeon Studios’ movie’s constant insanity and “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge rapid-fire jokes, any semblance Out Of Water”, SpongeBob returns of a coherent story is thrown to the big screen again as a sequel out the window. to 2004’s “The SpongeBob Movie.” For those that aren’t already “SpongeBob Squarepants” has familiar with the series, this been Nickelodeon’s flagship franmay come as a somewhat unchise since the series’ debut in pleasant surprise, though those 1999. With such long-running and that expected otherwise are critically acclaimed source materimost likely few and far between. al, staying true to the show’s roots The film’s live-action sequences would be necessary for the film to Spongebob and Patrick get a new look in the new film “Sponge Out of Water.” [Nickelodeon Studios] on land are also a weak point. prosper. The original SpongeBob Though only a small portion is movie in 2004 set the bar high with panions seek to find the lost Krabby “Sponge Out Of Water” is an hour and dedicated to them, they aren’t particuits clever mix of humor and plot, so Patty recipe. Their journey takes them a half of zaniness without a particular- larly funny and it’s easy to wish that the Sponge Out Of Water certainly had to to a post-apocalyptic Bikini Bottom, a ly complicated story behind it. In that heroes were back in Bikini Bottom. meet expectations trip through time, and even above the sense, “Sponge Out Of Water’ closely Outside of these few gripes, “The The film mostly hits the mark. water on land. The jokes never stop resembles a longer SpongeBob episode. Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of WaSponge Out Of Water features a mix of coming, and there’s humor there for There are plenty of the series’ famous ter” is a strong sequel to the original the traditional SpongeBob animation, both children and adults. characters to go around, with Patrick, 2004 film that will leave those who love CGI, and live action scenes. The pirate, There are certainly stark differenc- Squidward, Mr. Krabbs, Sandy, and the series satisfied, new fans and old played by Antonio Banderas, and his es between “The SpongeBob Movie” even Plankton all joining SpongeBob alike. wise-cracking seagull companions nar- and “Sponge Out Of Water”, however. on his quest. All of them have a fairly rate and lead the film into Bikini Bot- While “The SpongeBob Movie” features significant presence in the film, so ded- Kevin Schultz can be reached at views@ tom, where SpongeBob and his com- a slightly more dramatic plot structure, icated fans of the series will not be dis- mvccglacier.com.
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Title Fight returns to the ring By Ann Marie Klinski Staff Writer
lyrics “Circle back to sorry days/ like a bird of prey/subdue” and instantly fall for lead singer Jamie “Hyperview” tells the thoughtRhoden’s delivery of clever, heart provoking story of Title Fight’s jouraching prose. ney from Pennsylvanian sad teens to Within the bounds of this deep, mature artists. 31-minute album, you are bound to Albums like Floral Green and swoon over various emotions and Shed were a lot for Title Fight to live suffocate in heartache. Sounding up to. With “Hyperview”, it is hard like a reincarnated grunge version to say whether or not Title Fight of The Smiths, “Hyperview” takes met their expectations set by previyou back to past mistakes, loves ous albums. and decisions. For their third album, the band Alongside other modern punk stays consistent with their emotionbands like Joyce Manor, Basement, al lyrics and grungy, new age punk and Citizen, Title Fight never fails feel but seems to be using a someto make their individual mark. what different approach. Certainly never settling for This different approach could also “Good Enough”, the band always be a fault in their album but, it also delivers with heavily compelling, creates a more emotional, punk rhythmic melodies and lyrics. style. Within “Hyperview”, there is Title Fight released their third studio album “Hyperview” under a new label. [ANTI- Records] “Hyperview” is undeniably an overwhelming emphasis on their unique from the rest of their aluse of guitar, and substantial use of song to song. In the closing song “New whelming for most tracks but for it bums. Its differences cause faults in the whammy bar. Vision”, a personal favorite, the over- has made “New Vision” even more im- some songs but create one of their In the songs “Rose of Sharon” and use of guitar is still evident and seems passioned. strongest albums at the same time. “Mrahc”, the excessive use of guitar unnecessary at first listen. If you find As you sink into “Hyperview”, you Title Fight may disappoint some with make the lyrics inexpressive and near- yourself trapped deep within the clos- begin to appreciate Title Fight’s ex- this new album, but their drive and ly inaudible. Unless you have the lyrics ing song and pay attention to the pressive lyrics and somehow find energy will not fail to keep punk fans close by to study off of as you listen, music as a whole, somehow the lyrics yourself nostalgic for “the one that in for the long run. it plays more like Title Fight’s new in- blend together with the deep guitar got away.” strumental album. undertones and it creates something In the renowned opening song Ann Marie Klinski can be contacted at This new line of attack differs from new. Title Fight’s new sound is over- “Murder Your Memory,” you hear the klinskia2@student.morainevalley.edu.
LANDSCAPES | from front page into it.” Haberger looks for a more personal connection, summed up during an interview on Linneweh’s podcast: “I’m focusing on urban spaces and trying to make it more cohesive in making it commercial spaces, in the strip malls and big box stores, which are places we all go.” Haberger is the coordinator of drawing and foundation design classes at the College of Lake These three works are part of the new exhibit “Reconstructed Landscapes.” [Izabela Kokoszka] County. Linneweh has been teach-
ing painting and 2-D design at the College of Dupage since 2009, and the College of Lake County since 2011. He also hosts his own informal and informative artist focused podcast called studio break, which can be listened to at http://studiobreak.com. The exhibition is open to the community and will stay on display at Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery from Feb. 9 to March 7. For more information, visit morainevalley.edu/fpac. Brendan Sullivan can be contacted at sullivanb86@student.morainevalley.edu.
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JRC boasts new internships By Joe Fay Sports Editor The Job Resource Center Internship Program at Moraine Valley presents an opportunity for current Moraine Valley students to get hands-on work experience in a supervised, short-term employment. The student gets the chance to enhance their resume by way of an internship related to their career. Additional benefits include an exploration of careers, a possibility of extra college credit, and establishing connections to the professional world. In order to be eligible for the internship program, the applicant must have completed at least one semester at Moraine Valley, have a 2.0 or better GPA, and register on College Central Network. Qualified students must then attend an internship orientation, apply and interview for a job at a company partnered with Moraine Valley. If successful, the student must then inform Internship Manager Marie Harrell. The apparel design business J&L
Uniforms Inc. has been in a partnership with Moraine for three years, with five students working as interns over the years. One of those students joined up with the company full time for two years. Lorrie Nash, founder of J&L, calls for all takers when it comes to potential employees, stating, “There is truly a place here for any student of Moraine Valley Community College. We need people in all different areas of expertise.” Both paid and non-paid intern positions are available through Moraine for a variety of posts. Currently, web designers, graphic artists, office managers, heat press operators, inventory controllers, and more. No work experience is necessary for an intern to fill a slot; Nash is more concerned with finding a “hardworking intern that cares about the job that they are performing.” J&L’s staff boasts 35 combined years of experience in the apparel industry, with a specialization in embroidery, rhinestone designs, screen-printing, and custom artwork based on the requests of their clients.
J&L is open to all manner of requests, whether it’s the production of cups, uniforms, or even teddy bears. Though almost entirely spread through word of mouth, through their 22 years of business they have provided for many organizations throughout the area. Part of J&L’s success is their emphasis on care and personal pride in the work that they do. “Each uniform we create is for an individual and we take pride in every single uniform created here,” said Nash. One particularly encompassing example is their work for local fire departments. The have provided uniforms for Burbank, Bridgeview, Roberts Park, Villa Park and more. Their client list extends beyond that, including pizza franchises and other municipalities. Although generally more known for it’s custom uniforms, J&L is willing to cover nearly every form of branding, be it pens, golf balls, or glasses, as the business focuses on company branding. It is an opportunity for students planning to get a head start in the fields of graphic design, fashion, and database
[Erica Sinnott] administrators to begin building up experience while still making money. For those that would prefer to take an unpaid internship and obtain class credits instead, there are still a plethora of options. “What is most important to me with my interns is that they leave here with a better understanding of their future,” said Nash. “ I want to give more to them than they could ever try to give to me.” Joe Fay can be contacted at sports@ mvccglacier.com.
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Romance flooded the U building as students prepared for Valentine’s Day. Photos by~ Izabela Kokoszka, Lauren Medina, and Erica Sinnott