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Students look to the future at College Transfer DayBy Katie Baxter Staff Writer

Moraine Valley hosted College Transfer Day Oct. 12 in buildings L and B. College Transfer Day is an event where schools visit Moraine for students interested in transferring to a four-year school when they are finished with Moraine. The colleges that participated included Illinois State University, Robert Morris University, the University of Tampa, Eastern Illinois University and Saint Xavier University. As one would expect, many students headed for schools that specialized in their particular major.

“We’re really best known for our education major,” said Rachel Smith, an Illinois State University representative. The college tables started in the L building and worked all the way down to the end of building B. Many of the tables were giving out items to represent the college, i.e. pens, pins, mini flags and mints. “I didn’t mind getting free stuff as I passed by the tables and talked to the reps. It was pretty cool to not only get information but also to walk away with something too,” student Jeanette Villegas said. Each table also offered

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By Anthony RojasFeatures Editor

Moraine Valley students were treated to a history lesson and a platter of quesadillas Wednesday in

the student union. The event brought students knowledge on Mayan hieroglyphics, how to interpret them, and

Exploring the MayansMejia’s stories inspire MVCC

Frank FlorezEditor In Chief

On Wednesday, October 13 motivational speaker Ernesto Mejia visited Mo-raine Valley to talk to stu-dents about the importance of going to and finishing college. Mejia tells the story of his life, one with a harsh upbringing where he made

some bad choices, how-ever, he makes it known that no matter how deep of a hole someone gets in, there’s always a way to better their life. Mejia ex-plains that life can be hard but no matter how bleak your outlook is you should keep hope alive. “What you see isn’t al-ways what you get,” said Mejia.

Standing in front of a crowd of college kids, Mejia told his story, both heartbreak-ing and uplifting. When Mejia was a young boy he witnessed his father get beaten outside of his family’s own home by the Ku Klux Klan; a young and adolescent child couldn’t understand why. Mejia ad-

Dr. Joel Palka speaks of ancient societies, and explains visuals.

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Students gathered in the Student Union to listen to Ernesto Mejia’s amazing and inspring story.

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A Trinity Christian College representative speaks to a student. Photo by Stacey Reichard

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By Julius Allen

Universities assist studentsBy Courtney KuchanStaff writer When we woke up five days a week to go to school at the same time each morning, had the same classes each day and were all let out at 3 p.m., we saw college as either the beginning of freedom or the start of hectic new responsi-bilities. Now, some may have figured out where they’re headed but just need the money or grades to do it. Some may still be lost down a path of confusion and helpless-ness. Thankfully for those lost and in need of guidance, Moraine hosts annual events like the College Transfer Day for already regis-tered students, and College Ca-reer Night for high school juniors and seniors to help sort through that confusion. In addition to the schol assis-tance that these universities are providing students with, events such as the job and internship fair are hosted by Moraine as well to assist its students and the unem-ployed with finding work. Moraine Valley’s efforts to ensure the gen-eral welfare of its people are ad-mirable, to say the least. “Moraine has been hosting this event for over 25 years as a ser-vice to our local high schools so that each school doesn’t have to host their own college night,” co-ordinator Claudia Roselli said. “We also feel it is an excellent opportunity for thousands of com-munity members to come visit our campus.”

College Career Night crowded buildings G and M October 13 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.. Over 160 college representa-tives from around the nation came to inform and answer questions from high school students and their parents. Representatives were present from schools like Purdue Uni-versity, Norte Dame University, University of Illinois Champagne and Cornell University, as well as out-of-state colleges from Texas, Maine, Rhode Island and Florida. In addition, for students with a career path already chosen, the night hosted specialty schools such as Vandercook College of Music, Lakeview College of Nurs-ing, Flashpoint, Kendel college for culinary, St. Louis College of Pharmacy and the military. “It shows you all the choices you have and prepares you for your future”, said student Gabri-ela Kuczyan of Argo. “It’s very in-formative.” One-hundred-and-sixty booths with representatives pushing free-bies and asking the same ques-tions can be overwhelming. But the college representatives made an effort to be friendly abundantly helpful. “They were very knowledge-able, helpful, and nice,” said stu-dent Mark Kiley of Evergreen Park. “They welcome everyone to come up and talk to them. We found all the information and col-leges we were looking for.”

Courtney Kuchan can be contact-ed at [email protected]

Hey everyone! I hope all is well with classes, work and life in general. Time is definitely fly-ing by and October is nearing its end along with the semester. Over the years, I’ve learned that time is truly precious and we shouldn’t waste it. Speaking of time, one of my favorite films is Back to the Future and if you haven’t seen it, I highly recom-mend going to your local Best Buy. As you all know, a scientist builds a time ma-chine out of a De-lorean (a popular vehicle from the 80’s) and travels through time with Michael J. Fox. In order to go back in time, you would have to drive until you reach eighty-eight miles per hour and then the magic happens. The film had a deep impact on my life due to my active imagination. I grew to be quite fond of the vehicle and dreamt about the day of owning one. That day never came to pass but I remained a huge fan. Recently, I was driving down Western Avenue and I saw a DeLorean parked on the street. I was literally star struck by a car but it just wasn’t any car, it was a

DeLorean. I didn’t care that it wasn’t the film version because all I wanted to do was get behind the wheel and drive up to eighty-eight. In reality, going to eighty-eight will probably take someone back to traffic court instead. They say it takes two years to

get your associates degree but the typi-cal college student will earn theirs at a later date. Honest-ly, there is nothing wrong with that be-cause it’s not about how fast you reach the finish line. It’s all about qual-ity and how well you do on your way out. Without a doubt, time is precious and you have to move forward but wouldn’t you want to go out with an academic bang? It’s all about

time and how you manage it be-cause time waits for no one. My plan from day one was to be here for four semesters but things happened and I learned. I’ll be here a little longer but no wor-ries because I know I’ll go out with an academic bang. More power to any student who can do it in two years but just know that taking a little time isn’t as bad as you may think.

Student Trustee Corner | Julius Allen

By Ryan KieferOnline Copy Editor

The 2010 Nobel Prizes were awarded two weeks ago, and in-cluded some interesting nods to the inventor of in-vitro fertiliza-tion and a currently-imprisoned Chinese human rights activist.

First conceived of by Alfred Nobel, a noted nineteenth cen-tury scientist and the inventor of dynamite, the awards have been given annually since 1901 to academics who have contrib-uted significantly to their partic-ular field.

An award for significant world authors is also annually awarded, and a medal for eco-nomics has been given since 1969.

The Nobel Committee also awards a Peace Prize, given to individuals believed to advance the cause of worldwide peace, understanding and commit-ment.

This prize was notably awarded to Barack Obama, the incumbent president of the Unit-ed States of America, in 2009.

Robert Edwards, who de-veloped in-vitro fertilization as a means of curing infertility, was presented with the 2010 Nobel Prize in Medicine. His work has led to the birth of over four mil-lion people.

The Peace Prize was award-ed to Liu Xiaobo, a currently-im-prisoned human rights activist in China.

A leading figure in the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, he currently is serv-ing an 11-year sentence for “inciting subversion of state power,” a sentence he main-tains is against the country’s own constitution.

The physics award was given to Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, who developed a method of cre-ating graphene using adhe-sive.

Graphene is a new ex-perimental material made of carbon, which has been described as a “wonder ma-terial” by some scientists for both its electrical conductiv-ity and strength.

A medal for chemistry was awarded to a team of multinational scientists who invented a new way to make complex biological chemi-cals.

The 2010 medal for eco-nomics was given to a team of cross-national econo-mists from the United States and Britain for a theory that seeks to explain how un-employment can effect a nation’s economy, and vice versa.

The prize for literature was awarded to Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa.

Ryan Kiefer can be con-tacted at [email protected]

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their significance to the creation of civilization and the written language as a whole. The quesadillas brought the

crowd. But Dr. Joel Palka put his knowledge against the quesadillas and came out on top. Even after the food was gone, a crowd remained.

Palka, who teaches anthropology and Latin American studies at the University of Illinois in Chicago, held the crowd together

by explaining the relevance of the Mayan language today and the different modes of interpreting it. The interpretations, he explained, were formed from early theories that compared the entire Mayan language to a code, which could be deciphered by finding patterns and thereby be cracked. This was later proved incorrect and a new reasoning process came about. This method consists of finding “bilingual texts” (a piece of writing containing two languages) and long texts with enough information for the researchers to form patterns. The modern form of interpreting the Mayan language works by picking apart the different components of a sculpture, hieroglyph, or any existing

artifacts with writing on them, and judging what these components could mean. For instance, the dots that you would find at the edge of a hieroglyph would be the date of the event being written about and the images accompanying it would be what the event is For instance, a face with tears would be a sign that the community had been in a battle. Along with how to decipher these writings, Palka also talked about why the Maya people would choose to write their messages in stone instead of on paper, or something degradable. “What they wanted to do was make the language last,” Palka said. One of the many highlights of the presentation was Palka’s crushing of 2012 superstitions. For years, people have created an “imaginary” fear of the year 2012, calling it the doomsday of mankind. This theory is usually based upon the Mayan calendar ending on December 21, 2012, resulting in predictions of the sun overburdening the earth, the magnetic poles of the world shifting causing catastrophic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions worldwide, and an abundance of other existance-terminating events bound to happen. But in reality, it is only the end of their millennium. When Palka opened the floor up for questions, one student asked about the ball game created by the Mayans and whether or not the elite classes were sacrificed as part of the game. “Yes,” Palka replied, “the elites would be sacrificed just the same as peasants and warriors, and often times they would sacrifice themselves, their families or even body parts for the honor of the gods.” Another audience member then asked if modern derivatives of the Mayan language help in the decoding of the ancient written word. “Of course,” Palka said. “Daughter languages are helpful in pinpointing the meaning of a Mayan word.”

Anthony Rojas can be contacted at [email protected]

Mayan / From Front Page

The people who attended the presentation of the ancient Maya culture feasted on quesadillas and socialized before the event.


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Ability to sustainBy Asma AliStaff Writer Recently, Moraine Valley’s Phi Theta Kappa participated in its second conference this year from Oct. 7 to 10 at the College of Lake County. However, this year Phi Theta Kappa was hosting the conference. “Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honors society in the nation for two year colleges,” PTK President Alejandra Dongo said. “Through the four hallmarks; leadership, service, scholarship and fellowship, we serve the community, schools and our peers through the projects with a purpose…We lead by having good character and being role models. And we do all these while always maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above.” For hosting such a prestigious event, Moraine Valley received an Recognition Award. “Receiving a Phi Theta Kappa award is always so rewarding,” Dongo said. “Everything our chapter does, we do by giving 110 percent, this is why when it comes to awards, and it makes us very proud to get them. It shows we are

doing things the right way, and that we care about being the leaders at Moraine Valley.” Dongo said the conference was not just rewarding but helpful and educational. “I went to the conference because I knew it would help me with my leadership skills,” she said. “Because I am the president, I feel that I should constantly be learning about how to be a strong leader. Consequently, this conference helped me get better with my public speaking skills.” Moreover, Dongo’s overall experience was great. She “truly enjoys spending time with other people from the state to help one another become leaders.” Phi Theta Kappa’s next conference will be held in Seattle, Washington. All of Moraine’s Phi Theta Kappa officers are looking forward to what seems to be an adventurous trip. For more information, please call (708) 374-PTK1 or contact chapter Advisor Demetrius Robinson at [email protected]

Asma Ali can be contacted by [email protected]

PTK sparks leadership

Diversity brings about unity

By Joe SalahNews Editor

Just about everybody that at-tends Moraine Valley is either aware of, or has at least heard about, the endeavors that our college takes to be economically aware and efficient. This is obvious whether they’ve attended one of the many sustain-ability presentations held on-cam-pus, or have simply seen the sub-stantial increase in recycling bins found throughout the school. Though sustainability’s aware-ness has spread successfully throughout the student body, not everyone realizes the large variety of actions and activities that they can take part of to contribute to the environmentally healthy move-ment. Our primary Moraine campus has been completely revamped by the Green Team. Some of these methods include the housekeeping using greener cleaning methods, electronic files being used more to reduce paper wasting, and energy through print-ing, lighting throughout almost ev-ery classroom now automatically shuts itself off when the room is va-cant, and the bookstore now sells recycled and eco-friendly products. It’s obvious that the Green Staff has put forth a valiant effort to con-tribute to the green metamorpho-sis of the college, but their impact is certainly not limited to just one campus. The new Southwest Education

Center in Tinley Park was con-structed entirely upon the concept of practicing the most modern methods of sustainability, and in-spiring others to do the same. Pillars viewed upon entering the building are marked with symbols acknowledging how the construc-tion of the campus itself entails eco-friendly methods such as po-rous concrete enabling water to flow to the grass and gardens re-sulting in a natural irrigation sys-tem, a large amount of windows spread throughout the school to save energy wasted on lighting and heat, and many other strate-gies. Even the main lobby consists of chairs consisting of recycled seat-belts and tables constructed from recycled aluminum. There are various presentations on the subject and a large staff contributes endless effort towards the war on pollution and waste, but influencing the students is their largest goal. If every student at Moraine Val-ley took simple steps to contribute such as recycling used up materi-als such as glass, aluminum, and even dried up Sharpie and Expo products, the school’s economical status as a whole would drastically improve. Take this responsibility upon yourself to make our school and ultimately this planet a better place to live in.

Joe Salah can be contacted at [email protected]

Photo by Ayat Hussen

By Amel SalehEntertainment Editor Moraine Valley hosted an open house that brought together each and every club and organization that is affiliated with the multicultural student affairs department. This event was held in the S building and brought together students from MSA and DILE to Xtreme. Many of the students who attended enjoyed their time getting to know one another and the free food (which was of course the best part). The event was well supported by the hard working individuals and students who didn’t mind donating their time to make this occasion a successful one. This event was created in hopes to break the ice between the students of Moraine Valley, and to encourage them to be well rounded in clubs. Nothing looks better on a

transcript than a representative seeing just how talented a student is at being able to juggle time between being a part or full-time student, while working and participating in after school activities and clubs. An undeniable result brought about by the Multicultural Student Affairs department is the unity and bonds created between the extremely diverse cultures residing within Moraine. Every culture has their differences ranging from beliefs, to food preference, but they also have similarities. MSA assists in helping these groups identify their similarities, and benefit from each other’s differences ultimately building tolerance, and creating a more socially comfortable environment for all of its participants.

Amel Saleh can be contacted at [email protected]

Multicultural Student Affairs brings together students of all clubs and cultures.


Beyond Imagination

Hypnotist Dr. Jim Wand will be performing Oct. 27 in the student union at noon. Wand has been nomi-nated as Novelty Enter-tainer of the Year 12 years in a row by the National Association for Campus Activities, and is consid-ered one of the top hyp-notic entertainers in the world today.

Day of the Dead Buffet

On Oct. 27, the Alliance of Latin American Students will host a Day of the Dead buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the student union The buffet will help raise funds for the National Unit-ed States Hispanic Lead-ership Conference in Feb-ruary.

Upcoming JRC Work-shops

The college’s Job Re-source Center continues to host workshops to help

students take their career skills to the next level. The JRC will host a work-shop on resumes Nov. 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. in room A172, and again on Dec. 8 in B264. Students can develop their interviewing strate-gies on Nov. 10 from 12 to 1 p.m., and Dec. 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. Both events are in S223. “How to Pursue an In-ternship” will be held Nov. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. and Dec. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. Both events are in S223. For more information, contact the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737 or visit S202.

Internship Employer Panel

The Job Resource Center will host an internship em-ployer panel Nov. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the student union. Students are invited to learn about the potential benefits of having an in-ternship on their resume.

The event is open to all majors. For more information, contact Internship Man-ager Marie Harrell at (708) 974-5772.

School Supply Drive

The Moraine Valley Edu-cation Club will be holding a school supply drive Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Collection boxes will be available in the Center For Disability Services in rooms S114 and in U203. Chalk, pencils, scissors, pencil boxes, crayons, dry erase markers, binders and backpacks are needed. For more information contact Gail Ditchman at (708) 974-5564.

Sharpen Your Writing Skills

The college’s Writing Center is a resource for students to explore their creativity, and maximize their potential in terms of their curricular and person-al writing skills.

Instead of focusing on commas and semi-colons, and other technical mat-ters, the Center focuses on content. The instruc-tors encourage students to overcome their fears and limitations, and be-come more confident in their work. The Writing Center is located in room L242, and can be reached by phone at (708) 608-4216.

Need Tutoring?

Moraine Valley’s Aca-demic Skills Center offers its students free tutoring in math, English, chemistry, physics, biology, account-ing, reading, medical tran-scription and more. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Two computer labs are available, one for classes and one for walk-ins. The center is located in room B284-A and B284-B. For more information, call (708) 974-5430.

GED/ESL Tutoring Of-fered

Students interested in working on their GED, English as a Second Lan-guage or reading skills are encouraged to seek out

tutoring on campus Tues-days and Wednesdays. Tuesday night tutoring is held from 5 to 7 p.m. in room A184. Wednesday tutoring is in B182 at the same time.

Enjoy A Fireside Chat

Moraine Valley students are invited to attend Friday Fireside Chats, every Fri-day at 2 p.m. in U113. Students may use the fireside chats to talk about anything. The chats are sponsored by the Student Life Of-fice, located in the union in room U115.

College Offers Safety Training Moraine Valley’s Work-force Development and Community Services pro-gram is offering local busi-ness training in compliance with the latest Occupation-al Health and Safety Ad-ministration requirements. Workshops, seminars and classes include record-keeping, general industry or construction, Hazmat, leadership in safety, blood borne pathogens and more. For more information, contact Workforce Devel-opment at (708) 974-5735, or via email at [email protected].

News Moraine Valley GlacierOctober 22, 20106Transfer Day / From Front Pagepamphlets and other sources of information such as tuition, dorming and lists of majors and activities to get involved with. However, like many college students, pricing is definitely a deal breaker when deciding on a college. “Our tuition is $6,700 per quarter making us the fifth least expensive private university in Illinois,” said Andy Berger, director of admissions for Robert Morris College. Unfortunately, alot of students that possess the potential to attend a renowned four-year university, and succeed at a more-than-exemplory level simply do not have the funds to allow so. Thankfully, a large variety of student funding programs and government tuition grants are available if they qualify. Some pamphlets that the colleges gave out had information about tuition that gave students a very descriptive chart to show where the money goes. It included things such as room and board and other expenses just to give students an outlook. Not only were there colleges from Illinois but there were also schools from out of state, like The University of Tampa, where students get to start their own life in Florida, the university also offers unique majors such as Marine Science and Entrepreneurship. “Out of our university, we get about 80 percent from Illinois. And we usually get about three to four from

Moraine each year,” said Brent Benner, a representative from the University of Tampa. “Students can also walk to internships since our campus is right by the city, where all the internships are.” Overall, College Transfer Day was a successful one. Hundreds of students were able to walk away

with key information and also got to talk with a lot of representatives without having to drive miles and miles away to do so. “Its nice to have all these reps here, at my college, because now I can talk to not only one rep but I get a lot to choose from without having to get into my car and drive two hours

just to talk to one.” Said Villegas. For more information, contact the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737 or stop by S202 in the upper level of building S.

Katie Baxter can be contacted at [email protected]

Attendees of the College Transfer Day gather at the tables to listen to the representatives of their desired colleges.

Photo by Stacey Reichard


mired his father for being so brave against his attackers, but that was the day Mejia learned about racism and how some people will hate you just because you’re different. “Anybody that’s been bullied or bullied know what it’s like,” says Mejia “People are taking their lives, starting in elementary school.” His family eventually decided to move to Mexico; the series of events that transpired from this would change his life forever. Me-

jia really resented his parents for taking him away from his life in the United States. A year after moving, Mejia’s father would have to un-dergo surgery. His father would not survive the operation; the surgeon operating on his father was drunk. This event caused Mejia to turn bitter; he would start to lash out at his family and rage as this really af-fected him in a horrible way.

Mejia started to lose track of his life at this point while his educa-

tion and relationship with his family started to slip away. He would try to get an education, but without any reason to do so he couldn’t com-plete it. After twelve long years it was the love of his family and his want to provide for his mother that really brought him back from the edge. All the years of his mother and father working multiple jobs to help his family made an impact on Mejia, even if it wasn’t immediate.

Although it was a strug-

gle getting through school, Mejia leaves a set of tips for students looking to earn an education.

“You have to talk to your teachers; if you want to succeed, talk to them,” said Mejia.

Mejia says to make it a point to speak with your instructors; they understand how to work with stu-dents and meet their needs.

“Study. You can study for 45 minutes a day even when you don’t have homework,” said Mejia. Although it may seem hard, study-ing for 45 minutes is really all that long and if you want to achieve a goal, you have to have some level of commitment.

“Show up, just show up. That’s half the battle,” says Mejia. It can be really easy to skip out on college, but when there are typical-ly less class hours in college than there are in high school it should be easy to just attend class. Finally Mejia’s last piece of advice is to figure out your reason behind get-ting an education, “Figure out why you’re doing it,” said Mejia. “You need to figure out your ‘why.’”

Through all the adver-sity that people go through, Mejia wants students to keep hope alive. Mejia, a former dean at the Univer-sity of Michigan for nine years and loving father to a son and daugh-ter, will always remember those days he almost lost hope, but it is now a testament of what people can overcome.

Frank Florez can be contacted at [email protected]

Motivational / From Front Page

Erneso Mejia (not pictured) has attendees of his lecture participate in a group communication activity.

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” There are so many chances to learn on the web; we just have to take them.

Is the Digital Age harming human intelligence and overall health?

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“Some kids watch too much

TV but it can still help them

learn.”

“Valuable infor-mation is readily available but that does not mean it

is always ac-cessed.”

“The Internet gives us quick information,

but it is still im-portant to keep up with your

life.”

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“It’s both good and bad,

however, at this school there is

rarely a class that doesn’t utilize the

internet.”

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The digital age is re-programming our brains and harming human health.

The Internet is chipping away at the brain, making of it a concrete sponge. A study has been conducted by Gary Small, a UCLA psychiatry professor, showing strong evidence that the area of the brain affecting problem solving and decision-making differs when comparing those who use the Internet frequently and those who do not. This leads to the belief that the digital age we find ourselves is harming human intelligence and overall health. Many students find themselves thinking: “Why do the math problem when a calculator will do it for me?” or, “Why open a book when I can just Google it?” With all the answers before our fingers, books seem obsolete, but so does the old method of actually having to work out the solutions to our problems. The study proved that, due to the Internet’s many attention-grabbing

images and a web page’s natural tendency to have many distractions, the brain suffers cognitive overload; meaning, the more often our brains have to shift focus, the more taxing it is on our minds. The resources we use to understand what we focus on only stretch so far, and as our brain tries to store it all, its attention is quickly called to a new task. In other words, the little people some envision in our minds have to constantly switch tasks when they were just starting the one requested previously. Evidence is leading experts to believe constant mental disruption leads to hindering children’s emo-tional development areas, leading to hyperactivity and other psychologi-cal difficulties. The digital age is reprogram-ming our brains and harming hu-man health. Though we may have created an easy-access wealth of knowledge, we subject ourselves to constant mental fatigue, and often

without realizing it! We reprogram our brains to be less fit in problem-solving and look for easily found solutions, not just to who our twenty-third president was, but also in considering serious life-altering decisions. This harms our health because as we become less able to mentally maneuver our consciousness through important problems we face in everyday life, we tax ourselves with overexposure to too many flying bits of information at once. We lose energy that could go towards developing the brain’s ability to handle the problems and debilitate ourselves in facing life as a whole. This is akin to doing statistics problems and a COM-101 paper simultane-ously; one will quickly tire. So next time one decides it’d be great to look at a Facebook page, consider that each ad breaks the mind’s concentration, causing more biological tension than necessary.

Alexandra Dean can be contacted at [email protected]

By Liz Richardson Copy Editor

By Alexandra DeanStaff Writer

The Digital Age has been labeled as the bane of our society’s intel-ligence for years. It’s the cause of our laziness, our stupidity, and our loss of health; but is it really or does humankind just need a scapegoat for those feelings? There are opportunities in this era to learn more than ever before, not lose out on intelligence; take content on the Internet, for example. In a study published in “Educational Media International,” it is shown how different intelligences can utilize the Internet. For instance, those with linguistic intelligence (who learn by language) make use of e-mail and chat forums to learn with colleagues. Those with spatial intelligence, who learn by visuals, can pick up skills in the numerous how-to videos found all over the Internet. That’s the key to the Internet’s use—every-one can learn in their specific way by finding content that speaks to them. Much of the Internet is useless. There’s no denying that. Social me-dia sites, like Facebook and Twitter, are no exception. But behind all the nonsensical updates, users are be-ing taught how to communicate with other people. By making mistakes like handling drama over Facebook, it’s possible to learn what is and is not socially appropriate. The digital age is helping social intelligence. Before this era, it was possible to go days without speak-ing to anyone. These days, society is under constant conversation—someone’s always texting, chatting, or calling. This connection may be overwhelming, but it’s a good les-son for dealing with real life and prioritizing who, or what, needs to be handled first. This constant connection branch-es all over the world, thanks to the Internet. It’s possible to pull up ac-counts of new stories happening halfway across the globe without ever leaving the house or waiting for a newscast. Thousands of years of world history are available with just a click. Digitized versions of classic literature are everywhere for the taking. There are so many chances to learn on the web; we just have to take them. The Internet is both a blessing and a curse. If used the wrong way, say for only surfing Facebook or watching mindless videos, of course it can lead to a loss of intelligence. It’s just the same in real life. If people only watch talk shows and read romance novels, they’re going to be unable to intelligently function as well. The Digital Age isn’t the cause of our stupidity and laziness—we are. Just like in every other age, we have to consciously use the Digital Age for human advancement.

Liz Richardson can be contacted at [email protected]

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This dignity of all work means that people who stock Pete’s Market or labor in a garage or maintain re-cords at Palos Hospital can experience vitality of soul and worldly happiness—with or without a bachelor’s degree. For a meditation on this point read “Shop Craft” as “Soul Craft” by motor-cycle repairman Matthew Crawford (Penguin Press, 2009). Back in the old days Mo-raine Valley tried to convey the inherent equality of work by, as much as possible, eliminating status symbols between lofty administrators and workaday staff, between teachers and students. To-day Moraine Valley, like most businesses, awards status perks for some on campus. These widely used status symbols make it dif-ficult to remember the inher-ent dignity of all work. I would further round out the “American Educator” article by reminding readers that money is not equated with happiness. It is dif-ficult to be happy below a living wage. It is easy to be discontent above a middle-class wage. The magazine authors do admit that young adults with a bachelor’s degree will earn substantially more than those lacking a degree. In fact, a master’s degree is now a minimum requirement in many professional areas. The rising income will begin shortly after graduation and will overcome any student

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By Wendy GrupkaViews Editor

Man has always pon-dered his own existence and instinctively looks toward the heavens for answers to the age-old question: “Why am I here?” Outer space has always been a bit of a romantic mystery for the majority if us earth-dwellers but a new discovery ushers in a mind-set that will push our race closer to living amongst the stars. Earthbound and mortal, humans over the centuries have viewed the sky and stars for spiritual, religious, and scientific inspiration. It is through our minds that the infinite and endless cata-

clysm we call the universe can be perceived. With the sudden explo-sion of technology at the end of this millennium and the successful lunar land-ing, the journey to the stars seems smaller and more accomplishable. And with this challenge beckoning a small team of planet hunt-ers answered by finding a fascinating diamond nestled deep in the black velvet sky. The discovery, Gliese 581c, is a planet with simi-lar qualities to Earth that is located in the Libra constel-lation, which is some twenty light-years away from our solar system. Gliese 581c was relatively easy to find and according to Steven Vogt, professor of astron-

omy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, this means potentially habitable planets like this are really common. Using an advanced spec-trometer the Lick-Carnegie Exoplanet Survey team of the Carnegie institute of California were able to de-termine extremely precise measurements of the host stars radial velocity. Periodic changes in the star’s motion, they deter-mined, are caused by the gravitational pull of a nearby planet. The more intricate the pattern of the oscillations is; the more planets sur-round the star! This means the red dwarf star Gliese 581c orbits about was lo-cated because of the mere wobbles in its radial velocity.

More data was collected on this system of planets and it was determined that Gliese 581c is located in a zone that is temperate enough to possible posses liquid water, and also it is a large rocky planet with mass and gravatational pull large enough to hold on to an atmosphere. In the words of physi-cist and author Arthur C. Clarke, ”It may be that the old astrologers had the truth exactly reversed, when they believed that the stars con-trolled the destinies of men. The time may come when men control the destinies of stars.”

Wendy Grupka can be con-tacted at [email protected]

Most teachers and staff at Moraine Valley belong to the American Federation of Teachers union. The lead article AFT’s magazine, “American Educator” (Fall 2010), will disturb them. It argues that students are being sold a bill of goods or “exaggerated claims” regarding the benefits of higher education. In fact, college is a waste of “pre-cious time and money” for most students, say the au-thors, two professors from Northwestern and a third from University of Maryland. The article itself is not as inflammatory as the head-line. A clarifying sentence reads: “The word college is used as a synonym for bachelor’s degree” and not everyone should pursue a bachelor’s degree—which is not the same as saying everyone should forego college. The mystique of a B.A. or B.S. degree should be abandoned, the professors argue, primarily because it is unrealistic for most

students. Nearly all high school graduates plan to attend college. Over 90% of them plan on attaining a bachelor’s degree. Yet less than 50% of those who en-roll in college ever get a B.A. and the percentage drops to the teens for C-average high school students. “The American Educator” authors recommend alternatives like an associate’s degree or a certification program for most students. This article deserves dis-cussion at Moraine Valley and in area high schools. My comments are as follows: A person is not dignified because he or she has a degree or because she or he sits in a comfortable chair or because his or her job is specialized or because the customers are upscale or anything else. All work that furthers God’s plan is dignified because the sub-ject of work is a person. A flashy professor is, as Dr. Martin Luther King famously preached, no better than a humble street sweeper.

debts. The unemployment rate and length of unemploy-ment are lower for college graduates. There are some excep-tions. In general, however, the global economy de-mands workers with critical thinking ability. Since 1980 the United States lags be-hind because our young adults increasingly dropout of high school or, among those who graduate, many do not excel in college. Thus in a wider world context, U.S. workers, particularly those lacking a college de-gree, are becoming poorer. President Barack Obama, philanthropists, corporation executives and opinion lead-ers are all correctly saying that this is a new moment for community colleges. But, as beautiful and functional as Moraine Valley has become in recent months, increased enrollment and new furnish-ings are not enough. Hard questions are posed and pondered—not only by Moraine Valley trustees, administrators, teachers and staff. But high school staff, area business leaders, plus students, young workers and their families must also make hard choices. The “American Educator” article is one of several recent com-mentaries that can assist our realistic thinking around campus.

Bill Droel is at [email protected]. His blog is hosted by chicagocatholic-news.com.

By Michael StocksDistribution Manager

The Tea Party is a new political movement that has been gaining support since 2009. It calls for reform on size of government, taxes, and illegal immigration. According to a pool pub-lished in The New York Times the Tea Party makes up around eighteen percent of the American public and includes the characteristic of white, male, Republican, over the age of forty-five and Republican. Sara Palin said in a speech that Ken-tucky was a Christian nation and should always be. A na-tion’s religious preference is irrelevant since we have an amendment that lets us worship whatever we want. Tea Partiers have some horrid fantasy that they are being discriminated against. The average tea partier is white and middle class which is easily one of the most bigoted and narrow-minded classes in America. If the Tea-Partiers decide to run as a separate politi-cal group they are severely diminishing their chances of being elected into office. The Republicans splitting into two sects would give the democrats a bigger chance of winning just by looking at the math. Tea Partiers policy can be incredibly hypocritical. They want government reform and have a large following in Kentucky that is a state with a high amount of peo-ple on Medicare. According to www.Statehealthfacts.org 17% of the population is on Medicare and the fact that the Tea Party move-ment has strong middle-aged to senior citizen sup-port demographic means that a lot more than a few are on Medicare, something the Tea Partiers are against. Its ironic and pretty sym-bolic for what the tea party is truly all about. They want reform and for things to be overhauled for “the good of the country” but not before they get they’re share.

Michael Stocks can be contacted at [email protected]

Tea Party not so sweet

The age-old question of “Why?”

October 22, 2010 Sports Moraine Valley Glacier

Athletes of the Issue

Mario WaksmundzkiTeam CaptainMen’s Soccer

Natalie RossTeam Captain

Women’s Soccer

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The Men’s Cross Country team has show improvement on teamwork all season. By Jaime Esparza Staff Writer

Without their four top runners the Cyclones fell to twelfth place out of 15 teams at the Benedictine Univer-sity’s Eagle Invitational on October 8. Dimitri Dimizas led the way in 27:47 over the 8K Lake Breeze Golf Course finishing in 320 place. Luke Bronson was next in 340 place with a 27:58, followed by Kellen Williams in 424 place with a 28:50, Jon Altman in 433 place with a 29:02, Ben Greer in 493 place with a 30:22, Chris Lin-dich in 494 place with a 30:22, Abel Garcia in 514 place with a 30:47, Felipe Rivera in 519 place with a 30:55, Wilson Tan in 522 place with a 30:56, Jim Johnson in 540 place with a 31:40, Jose Gonzalez in 549 place with a 32:07, and Raul Gonzalez finishing in 562 place with a 32:52.

There were 575 runners in the field. Ben Greer finished first for the team in 115 place with a time of 30:25. Felipe Rivera finished in 129 place finish with a 31:13, followed by Chris Lindich in 132 place finish with a 31:34, Wilson Tan in 157 place fin-ish in 33:04, Jose Gonzalez in 161 place finish in 33:22, Jim Johnson in 163 place finish 33:34, Brian Koltz in 175 place finish in 35:13, Raul Gon-zalez in 180 place finish in 36:39, and Travis Kmetz in 184 place finish in 37:39. There were 189 total finish-ers in the race. “For whatever reason the guys had an off-day. Some races are just like that,” said coach Mark Horstmeyer. “I’m positive we’ll see a new group of guys at UW-Oshkosh.”

Jaime Esparza can be contacted at [email protected]

Cross Country faces tough foes

Mario Waksmundzki is the leading goal scorer for the 9-5-1 Men’s Soccer team. In 15 games this season Mario has scored 12+ goals. He has also recorded three multi-goal games, includ-ing an amazing four goals against McHenry County College. With the regular season over, Waksmundzki and the Cyclones look to make a deep push into the Region IV tournament. He and his ability to put up goals will be vital part of that effort.

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Natalie Ross is the leading goal scorer for the Women’s Soccer team, scoring 14 goals in 16 con-tests. Nine of those goals have come in the last month of the season. In this same period the team has posted four of their six wins. One of the most memorable performances by Ross was a last minute game-winning goal against South Suburban for a 2-1 win. She has also notched and impres-sive three three-goal games.

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Trudy Rodriguez pushes it until the end.

cluding their captain, Ashley Shares. Undermanned, they finished 12 out of 17 teams. Alex Dovgin led the Moraine Val-ley team on the 6K course with a 26:43 and a 61 place showing. Nag-ieh Omer crossed next for the wom-en with a 27:49 in 85 place, followed by Trudy Rodriguez with a 28:35 in 102 place, Cande Pizano in 29:09 in 111 place, Jacquelyn O’Connor in 29:40 in 123 place, Kaitlyn Piazza (Mt. Assisi) in 30:02 in 129 place, and Alexa Kacerovskis, in 30:36 in 134. There were 163 finishers in the meet. “This was not our best outing. For some reason or reasons we were just not on our game, and maybe that’s a good thing that it came when it did,” said coach Mark Horstmeyer.

Jaime Esparza can be contacted at [email protected]

very consistent tournament, both shooting an 80. Despite their con-sistent play, it was the inconsistency of the team’s stronger golfers hurt their chances at the team’s national qualification chances. Lovelace’s 73-82-77 weekend put him in seventh place as an individ-ual. Brendan Ryan’s 80-79-80 put him in 17th place, good enough to qualify as the third alternate for the NJCAA National.

Connor Reynolds can be contacted at [email protected]

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Katie Yacko added 31 assists and 4 kills while Kelly Stack anchored down the defense again with 26 digs and 3 kills of her own. On October 12, the team faced the College of Lake County in the last conference game of the season and the Cyclones were able to win with the final scores being: 25-18, 25-15, and 26-24. The Cyclones improved to 7-0 in Skyway Confer-ence play for the season. Carli Im-mordino notched her third double-double (kills/digs) of the season with 15 kills, 10 digs, and an ace. Rachel Levitt had 7 kills as well as 9 digs and Shannon Ott added 5 kills of her own. Katie Yacko led the team with 31 assists along with 16 digs, 2 kills, and a service ace. On October 7, the Cyclones faced off against a tough Elmhurst College JV team and the women pulled off another win: 25-15, 25-23, and 26-24. This was a rematch from the October 2 match where the Elm-hurst team pushed the Cyclones to four sets. This time the match was on the Cyclones home court and the team played very well. Rachel Lev-itt had a great game with 10 kills, 4 aces, and a block. Kelly Stack an-chored down the defense with 15 digs, and Katie Yacko distributed a team high 25 assists. Bianca Hull guarded the net with 7 kills and an ace while Shannon Ott had 5 kills.

Greg Pilafas can be contacted at [email protected]

By Courtney Kuchan Staff Writer

After a tough four-game losing streak, Cyclones come back victori-ous as the season winds down to its end. After a 3-6 loss to Elgin on Sep-tember 29, the girls kicked off Oc-tober with a three-game winning streak, beating South Suburban Community College 2-1, Daley College 2-0, and a dominating win against Carl Sandburg College 6-0. “Over the past couple of weeks, the team’s intensity and focus have increased, and the results have shown with a recent three game win-ning streak. We played Lake County well, but unfortunately lost the game on a penalty kick late in the second half.” Coach Jim Knawa said, “With playoffs beginning next Thursday, hopefully we can keep this positive momentum going.” As offense put two goals in the net, defense successfully holds Daley College back leading to a 2-0 sweep for Moraine. In the first half, an assist from Alma Coronel leads to a goal by Chicago Christian’s Ka-tie Fettes with less than a minute until the second half. In the second half, defense players Jen Martinez and Gabby Ramirez continued to hold off a goal for Daley, while Hub-bard’s Vicky Lara assisted a ball off of a corner kick to Christina Foster, who scored the second goal, secur-ing Moraine’s lead. Cyclones left Sandburg drained and unable to score October 6 in a dominating 6-0 win. Goalkeeper

Basis Lesnicka kept the cyclones on top, stopping all three goal at-tempts by Sandburg. The unstop-pable offense put six goals in the net scored by Vicky Lara, Alma Coronel, Katie Fettes and Nata-lie Ross with assists from offense Yessica Jaimez, Alma Coronel and Katie Fettes. Natalie Ross, scoring three of the six goals, now leads her team this season with an out-standing eleven goals. Unfortunately, the October 11 game against Lake County ended the girl’s highpoint in their season and last chance to win a confer-ence game. The neck-to-neck game ended in a 3-2 loss, mak-ing the Cyclones current record 5-9-1 and conference record 0-6. Although Lake County scored the first goal, Katie Fettes followed with a goal tying the game up. Another goal was scored in the first half by Lake County giving them the 2-1 lead by half time. In the second half, the Cyclones again tied the game up with a goal by Kayla Walsh just in time for them to make a comeback and possibly take the lead. With little time left, a penalty against the Cyclones caused a goal for Lake County off a penalty kick, ending the game 3-2. Ultimately, the girls gave their best and were close to bringing home a conference win but were defeated by an unlucky penalty. Coach Knawa says seeding for regionals will be decided next week.

Courtney Kuchan can be contacted at [email protected]

Soccer closes their year out on an offensive note

By Ahmed KhorshidStaff Writer

The Moraine Valley Boys Basket-ball team got off to a fresh start by beating St. Francis 76-73 in a pre-season scrimmage, last Friday, Oc-tober 15. This pre-season game was a good way to get the Cyclones in a game-like environment before their season starts in November. It was also a good way for their coach De-drick Shannon to see his many new players prove themselves on the court against someone other than their own team for once. The Cyclones established a lead early on in the game due in large part to their smothering defense, and enjoyed a 15-point league at halftime. After halftime however, a determined St. Francis team gradu-ally began to chip away at the Cy-clone’s lead, eventually making it a 3-point game. In the final seconds, the St. Francis team had the ball, and the chance to tie the game. The 3-point attempt didn’t fall however, and the Cyclones came out with a 76-73 win. Freshmen player Darius Parker had a few comments, saying, “They

had a few good big men and a few good guards…we came out with a good start and we kept a good lead, but we allowed them to get back in the game. They capitalized on us not playing enough defense and not hustling back…but nevertheless, we pulled out with the win.” Lewis Green, (#24) Marius Woods, (#20) Dwayne McGee, (#35) Randall Russian, (#34) Ger-ald Dorsee, (#25) and Marquell Pierce (#23) all contributed to the Cyclone win. Unfortunately, stats were not recorded. As coach Ded-rick Shannon pointed out, “It’s just a scrimmage.” Well, scrimmage or not, the Moraine Valley Boys Bas-ketball team had something to be proud of last Friday night on their home court.

Ahmed Khorshid can be contacted at [email protected]

Cyclone Basketballoff on the right foot

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Cross country takes on stiff competitionBy Jaime EsparzaStaff Writer

Last weekend the Cy-clones competed at the University of Wisconsin-Os-hkosh Brooks Invitational, placing 33 out of 36 teams. Although the finish was not as high as the team would have like, they face a very tough field including 11 nationally ranked teams. They were also the only ju-nior college to compete. Ashley Shares led the at-tack with a 161 place finish in 24:10, followed by Alex Dov-gin with a 265 place finish in 25:15, Cande Pizano with a 406 place finish in 27:17, Trudy Rodriguez with a 417 place finish in 27:37, Jac-quelyn O’Connor with a 425 place finish in 27:52, Nagieh Omer with a 458 place finish in 28:39, Alejandra Dongo with a 459 place finish in 28:39, Kaitlyn Piazza with a 467 place finish in 29:03, and Alexa Kacerovskis with a 487 place finish in 30:27. 499 runners competed. The Cyclones went with two less runners on Oct. 8th at the Eagle Invitational at Benedictine University in-

By Connor Reynolds Sports Editor

For all but the Cyclones’ top golfer, the golf team’s season came to a close October 9 at the Region IV Tournament in Byron, IL. Matt Lovelace will contin-ue competing next May as he qualified to go to the NJ-CAA National Tournament for the second year in a row. The three-day tournament was held at the PrairieView Golf Course, where one week earlier the team post-ed their worst result of the season: a thirteenth place finish. This time around the Cyclones proved they could learn from their mistakes, and perform when the pres-sure is on. They managed a fourth place finish out of eleven teams, only two strokes out of third. The Cyclones started out strong on day one posting a 311, their lowest score of the tournament. Lovelace shot

a 73, also his best weekend score. Bobby Isaacson pro-vided strong support shoot-ing a 77, knocking in four birdies. Brendan Ryan shot an 80, and Bob Love shot an 81. Despite a higher score on day two, the team was able to move into third place passing Illinois Valley Col-lege. Lovelace and Isaac-son were unable to continue their strong performance, both shooting over 80. Ryan Collins stepped up to fill the void shooting a 77, his best score of the entire year. Brendan Ryan shooting a 79 and Bob Love shooting an 81 remained consistent. The team’s day three per-formance was a far cry from the promising beginning to the tournament. Shooting a 324 they fell back into fourth place, as only Lovelace broke 80. Brendan Ryan and Bob Love closed out a

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Golf’s season over for all but Lovelace

Volleyball’s winning streak ended at 26By Greg Pilafas Staff Writer

Between October 14 and 16 the Cyclones faced six different teams in the Wis-consin Dells tournament. These teams were some of the highest ranked in the NJCAA Midwest, and the toughest competition that the Cyclones have faced all year. The first match-up was against Owens Community College (Ohio) which deliv-ered the Cyclones their first loss of the season: 25-18, 23-25, 16-25, and 21-25. Rachel Levitt recorded her sixth double-double of the season (kills/digs) with 18 kills, 16 digs, 2 blocks, and a service ace. Donna Killeen added 10 kills, 3 blocks, and 6 digs while Katie Yacko set up the offense with a team high 43 assists. In the second match, the Cyclones faced off against Rock Valley College with a mere 15 minutes to deal with their first loss of the season. They were unable to recover, losing their sec-ond game 16-25, 13-25,

and 19-25. Rachel Levitt was the leader again with 10 digs, 6 kills, a block, and an ace. Katie Yacko set her teammates up to the tune of 24 assists In the third match, Fri-day morning, the Cyclones faced St. Clair County Com-munity College (Michigan). The team bounced back to win 25-22, 25-23, and 25-16. Rachel Levitt was strong again with her sev-enth double-double of the season with 13 kills and 12 digs. Kelly Stack anchored the defense with 26 digs plus 2 kills. Katie Yacko also racked up 45 assists for the game. Unfortunately this would be the team’s only victory of the tournament In the fourth match, Fri-day afternoon, the Cyclones were defeated by Ridge-water College (Minnesota) 24-26, 25-13, 21-25, 25-15, and 11-15. Carli Immordino was very strong with 15 kills and 4 blocks. Katie Yacko and Kelly Stack anchored the defense with 25 and 23 digs respectively, Katie also added 45 assists. In the fifth game, Satur-

day morning, the Cyclones lost to Parkland College 20-25, 22-25, and 19-25. Rachel Levitt led the team with 11 kills, 12 digs, and 3 aces. Donna Killen had 6 kills while Carli Immordino added another 5 kills. In the final match of the tournament the Cyclones fell to Illinois Central Col-lege 16-25, 15-25, 25-16, and 17-25. Both Carli Im-mordino and Rachel Levitt had 11 kills and 10 digs, this meant Carli’s fourth and Ra-chel’s tenth double-double of the season (kills/digs).

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Calm, cool and collected, Brendan Ryan admires his drive.

Carli Immordino saves a kill.

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“Spirits” give haunting performance

Green day comes to Moraine

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Dawn Fry led the art show in Moraine’s U building and showed the crowd her own artwork- a collage made of recycled CD covers.


By Tim Lavery Staff Writer

It’s a green day. No, not the band, but it does go to show us how we can be American idiots. We’re talk-ing about “going green.” On October 20 this eco-friendly event took place in the U building. The idea of the day was to show how very little effort from citizens could make the world a better place. One event was a trivia game pertaining to what can be done for students to be-come environmentally sound individuals. Some of the facts that came from questions re-ally went to show you what we could be doing to help. One question, for exam-ple, was: “Did you know that on average a human pro-duces 5.5 pounds of physi-cal waste, 75% of which is recyclable and that for every ton of aluminum we recycle over 1665 gallons of gasoline is saved, and with gas prices today it really adds up.”

After the all the questions had been answered it was time to showcase some of the artists that participated. A young singer/songwriter,

who wanted to be known simply as Armando, took the stage and sang a song he wrote titled “Go Green.” Ar-mando had written this song

for a similar event at his high school and after being asked by his College 101 teachers, decided to polish it up and perform it for the event.

When asked about the cause he said, “Well you know, its our world. We won’t

By Dimka AtanassovaStaff Writer

On October 9, Moraine Valley Academic Music De-partment’s opening concert of its thirteenth season was Festive Folk Songs and Spir-ited Spirituals.

This memorable and an-nual tradition was started by Nicholas Thomas, Music Director, Department Chair of Fine Arts and Humanities and the 2010 Teacher of the Year nominee. The concert featured MVCC’s own Cho-rale, and Chamber Singers

and Academic Instrumental Orchestra. Sixteen inspiring folk songs, spirituals and gospel selections celebrated the diverse folk culture of all as-pects of life, historical touch-stones and religious free-doms in the United States.

Right from their first ren-dition, “Fiddling Jamboree,” the combined choirs put ev-eryone in a festive vibe and yee-haw mood with this folk medley’s bright fast tempo. The folk jamboree contin-ued with even more songs: the exuberant “Banjo on My

Knee (Oh, Susanna)”; “Little Brown Jug’s” cannon-woven mixed voices; “Billy Boy’s” humorous question-answer format; and “Travelin’ Folk Song Medley,”incorporating “She’ll be Co-min’,” “Skip to My Lou,” “My Home’s Across the Smoky Mountain,” “Sail Away, La-dies,” etc. The singers effortlessly ventured into Appalachian favorite “Sourwood Moun-tain,” and gave a down-home good-time feeling, infectious to themselves, as well as the performers, and the patrons. The enrollment in Thom-as’ credit/non-credit class significantly increased this fall and the 65 choir mem-bers sounded as mighty as a real gospel choir when they belted out with technical perfectionism and vocal and rhythmic excitement with a signature traditional spiritual, “This Train [is Bound For Glory].” In “Michael Row That Gos-pel Boat Ashore” the singers presented the explosive soulful rendition of gospel rhythms, chords, texture and stylish riffs.

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Conductor Nicholas Thomas leads, the orchestra gathered in Moraine’s F building, to put on a show of famous folk classics.

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Science proves existence of a soul?By Dan Rhode Staff Writer

If you’ve taken a Philosophy class here at Moraine, the soul has no doubt been a topic of discussion. Plato believed absolutely in the existence of the soul. He also be-lieved the question of life after death may be impossible to answer while alive in this world. So is it possible to verify the existence of the soul? Surprisingly, the answer may be yes. In 1907, Dr. Duncan MacDougall, a Massachusetts physician, theo-rized that if the soul exists it must have mass. To test his theory, he decided to weigh six terminally ill patients at the moment of death. Using specially designed beds that measured weight precisely, he discovered his patients lost three fourths of an ounce at the moment they expired. Ruling out air in the lungs or bodily fluids as the cause, MacDougall could not account for the loss of weight. He concluded the loss of weight must be the “soul substance” leaving the body. MacDougall’s experiments were published in the New York Times and the medical journal American Medicine. They remain controversial to this day, although no one has tried to duplicate his research. Some of the most interesting research in regards to the soul is

taking place in the area of NDE’s, or “Near Death Experiences.” The groundbreaking book Life After Life published by Dr. Raymond Moody in 1975, first introduced the term “NDE.” Moody published the results of 150 case studies chronicling the remarkable journey many people reported while unconscious or clini-cally dead. Typical elements of an NDE include being outside one’s physical body, encountering a being of light, and having what is referred to as a “panoramic life review.” Dur-ing this review, a person’s life is re-experienced in raw detail, frequently including the perspective of the people we encountered. According to the International Association for Near Death Stud-ies, about eighty percent of the people who have NDE’s are forever changed. These changes include no longer having a fear of death, becoming more spiritual and philo-sophical, and feeling you are indeed an immortal soul. Although skeptics claim an NDE is merely the result of chemical changes in a dying brain, evidence is mounting this is simply not the case. While “out of the body,” many NDEs report with very accurate detail what was going on around them and even things that occurred in other loca-tions. These perceptions happen, according to the doctor, while the

person in clinically dead. The unavoidable conclusion many researchers are now coming to re-garding NDE’s is that consciousness does appear to survive death, at least initially. The question then be-comes: what is the final destination?

Is our soul truly eternal? According to an old adage, we’ll all find that out and pay taxes. Which one will be more painful is yet another question. Dan Rhode can be contacted at [email protected]

By Liz Richardson Copy Editor

Ever hear, “You’re fat. You’re ugly. You’re a whore. You’re useless. You’re a fag. You’re going to hell. Why don’t you just kill yourself already?” Words like that have led to a rash of teenage suicides across America over the past month, a representa-tion of an epidemic that threatens the lives and sanity of our youth. The suicides were mostly gay or lesbian teens, many under the age of 16. All were bullied to their deaths. The most heartbreaking story is that of Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers freshman, who was filmed by his roommates having sex with another man. This was broadcast to all who wanted to see it. Later that week, he posted a Facebook status saying, “jumping off the gw bridge sorry.” He then jumped off the George Washington Bridge to his death. Some wonder how bullying can lead to such a reaction. Many are convinced that bullying is still just a normal part of life. Not anymore. Bullying is no longer shoving in the schoolyard and stealing lunch money. This is a calculated attack on the mind and soul. It is mental torment, not physical abuse. Serious bullying involves constant harassment and threats, as well as suggestions to commit suicide. The convenience of threats over Facebook, text and instant messages

makes bullying easier, meaning the torture never ends, even at home. For those who think bullying stops in classrooms, it doesn’t. Bullying lasts into adulthood. Think of the girl you don’t invite to parties because she’s “ugly.” Think of the guy you don’t talk to because he’s “weird.” We exile those who don’t fit in, leading to dire results. On October 20, many people wore purple in support of those who had perished because of bullying. But like many events, the message will sink in for one day and then be gone. This can’t happen. We as students, need to make this horrible trend stop. The solution doesn’t lie in laws, po-licing or parents. The solution lies in us as a society. For those who bully, or anyone at all, think about your words. Your comments, mes-sages, and texts can ruin a person’s week—or life. Your behavior could cause permanent damage to some-one else, and you gain nothing from his or her pain. To those who are being bullied, for sexual preference, appearance, life-style or anything else, remember this: you are not alone. Talk to a trusted friend or adult about how you feel, and remember that it is not your fault. Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK, for emergencies and to get assistance.

Liz Richardson can be contacted at [email protected]

Bullying linkedto teen suicides

Do students working in these science labs realize all that science can teach us?


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By Amanda PanicucciStaff Writer

“One, two, slide, slide.” D.I.L.E is a dance team here at Moraine Valley. The anagram D.I.L.E. stands for Dance Inspired by the Latino Experi-ence. D.I.L.E. performs many styles of dance such a Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, and many more. Bacata is a dance from the Dominican Republic in which danc-ers move side to side in a four-beat pattern. Salsa is originated in the Carib-bean, although it also has a strong African influence. Merengue is es-sentially a Dominican dance, even

Caliente dance

Do students working in these science labs realize all that science can teach us?

being named the official dance of the country. Mambo was created in Cuba and is moved in a three-beat step. Rumba has its roots in Cuba and is per-formed with two quick steps and then a third slower step taking two beats. Cha Cha Cha, also called the cha cha, is another Cuban-born dance, similar to the mambo in style but only in the basic movements. For instance, the Cha Cha Cha adds a quick set of three steps to the

side. Samba is Brazilian in origin and done to music of the same name and can be danced individually or with a partner. The dancers of D.I.L.E. learn these dances to experience the culture behind the styles but to also to share these heritages with others. D.I.L.E. performs at school events such as Fall Fest and other events held in the U Building or near it. They also have fundraisers and all the money goes to the group to help support them. Show D.I.L.E. your support next time they perform by sticking around and watching.

Amanda Panicucci can be contacted at [email protected]

By Aneta BormStaff Writer

Would you like your dining expe-rience to be very diverse and filled with more culture? Xando is a café that has come a long way from being the small cof-fee shop it once was to now offering a full variety of dishes. Xando is one of the only places in the southwest suburbs where you have the choice to seat yourself inside or outside on the patio. The interior is gently lit, which creates a very relaxing and comfort-able environment for everyone. At night, torches illuminate the patio and the air is filled with the sweet and sensuous aroma of freshly brewd cappuccinos and Turkish coffee. The slender look of the restuar-ant, mixed with the authenticity of the food is something you surely don’t want to miss. The paninis, for example, are a fan favorite and have become a staple of the res-taurant’s repetoire. You can hear the laughter and conversation of many diverse clien-teles. Inside the menu, you will see dishes ranging from mouth-water-ing seafood to their signature sand-wiches, and gourmet desserts. In one bite you can taste their quality ingredients and out-of-the-ordinary

flavors. It seems as though every entrée has its one special pizzazz. The beverages include elite cock-tails, a variety of imported beers, and freshly squeezed juices. The waitresses are eager to help you decide on a dish and are always ready to offer you service. Over the course of your meal your waitress is sure to stop by a good number of times, whether it’s to refill your ice-cold water or just to ensure your satisfaction with the meal is up to the restaurant’s very high standards. The convienience and splendor of Xando Cafe has been said by many customers to be amongst the best they’ve ever had, and a few are willing to even go great distances to stop off and try the style of the restaurant, even if it means com-muting from the North Side to stop off for a bite. Along with excellent food and outstanding service, Xando is con-veniently located just seven minutes from Moraine, on the corner of 95th street and 88th avenue. That being said, if you’re looking for a change of scenery from your usual dining experience, Xando Café is definitely the place to visit.

Aneta Borm can be contacted at [email protected]

Even the audience can get into the dance craze.

There is cozy comfort to be found at the Xando Cafe



By Michael StocksDistribution Manager

It’s October again and that means one thing to many: horror movies, watching people deal with other-worldly beasts, killers and spirits in a desperate fight for survival. Some people are turned off by the schlocky PG-13 and Hollywood hor-ror that is turned out to make a quick buck. So for those who are sick of Freddy and Jason, here are some movies for those who want a little something different. Zombie 2 (1979) is an Italian hor-ror movie about, well, zombies. Ital-ian horror flicks are known as some of the best and bloodiest and truly frightening horror movies there are. The movie has a great soundtrack, special effects and atmosphere and is very well shot. Also a zombie fights a shark in it. Need I say more? Once again Italian horror makes a return in Suspiria (1977), a truly mind-bending and frightening tale of supernatural and occult going on at a ballet academy in Italy hits the screen in gory fashion. From the get-go, the film grabs you by the jugular and doesn’t let go. John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) is another horror film. John Carpenter at one time was the king of horror and this film shows it. It could be said that this film beats Halloween as his best film and Kurt Russel turns in a tour de force performance that isn’t

seen nearly enough by the actor. The movie is a remake of The Thing From Another World and is about a crew at a remote Antarctica military research station that comes into contact with an alien life form that copies anyone it attacks and kills them. Paranoia, tension and violence then ensue as the score, special effects wizardry and dark, nihilistic look of the film take command. Do you want your werewolves to not be moody, poorly acted male-models? How about the 6’10 hellbeasts that devour and destroy anything that comes into contact with them? Then Dog Soldiers (2002) is for you. British Special Forces are sent to Scotland to inspect a string of missing campers. Things don’t go well and the movie is full of humor, violence and a claus-trophobic sense of despair. Written by the screenwriter from Night of The Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead(1985) takes a fun an interesting twist on zombie movies and 80’s pop culture and helped spawn the horror-comedy genre. An alien comes to earth and hunts man as its prey in It Came Without Warning(1980). Kevin Peter Hall, who also played the Predator, played an alien hunter seven years before the release of the 1987 Arnold movie. A ridiculously talented cast adds depth to the story as well.

Michael Stocks can be contacted at [email protected]

Horror looks goodBy Amanda PanicucciStaff Writer

The month of October is Breast Cancer awareness month. AstraZeneca, a drug company that makes the drugs Armidex and Tamoxifen (both used to fight breast cancer), founded National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) in 1985. One of the reasons October was chosen is that the first Race for the Cure was held then in 1983. Eight hundred people took part in Dallas, Texas. I <3 Boobies (Keep-A-Breast), Save the Ta-tas, Breast Cancer Walks, Pink Ribbons, and Pink Bracelets are different ways that peo-ple show breast cancer awareness. I <3 Boobies (Keep-A-Breast) is more so aimed at teens and college students. They have wristbands and hoodies that say “I <3 Boobies (Keep-A-Breast).” The Keep A Breast Foundation is a non-profit organization. Keep A Breast is on a mission to help support breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detec-tion and support. Save the Ta-tas was founded by Julie Fikse, who is not a cancer survivor, but shares the troubles of the disease with her grand-mother and aunt, who both survived breast cancer. When you buy one of their products, a donation is made to the Save the Ta-tas® Foundation which goes towards a fresh approach to the fight against cancer. Breast cancer walks raise aware-ness and help raise money for re-search. Walkers in these walks are survivors, family members, and even friends who participate to support those who have passed and those who have survived. Pink ribbons and bracelets are sold in many stores and are sold year rounds and parts of the funds go to cancer research. Breast cancer refers to cancers originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts. Breast cancer is the sec-ond most diagnosed cancer amongst women in the U.S. next to skin can-cer. In 2006 only 191,410 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,820 died. A women’s risk of breast cancer doubles if she has an immediate relative with the disease such as a daughter, a mother, and so on. Anywhere between 20-30% of

women diagnosed with breast cancer had history of it in their family. The other 70-80% diagnosed that have no history of breast cancer get breast cancer due to genetic abnormalities that happen because of ageing. Breast cancer can also occur in men. It is very uncommon in men and in 2001 it was estimated that 1,500 men were diagnosed. Since a small demographic of men with the disease make it hard to study, studies have to be gathered and compared to each other for doctors to understand how breast cancer in men is triggered. With the information gathered, men aren’t exposed to the facts of reproduction risks like women are and that alone leads to a new study of understand-ing on the development in breast cancer throughout both sexes. Breast cancer kills many women and men every year. To prevent can-cer, anyone can (and should) go and get checked every year so if there are any signs of cancer it can be treated quickly. Support breast cancer by wearing pink this month.

Amanda Panicucci can be contacted at [email protected]

Month of caring


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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.

Art Club: For information, contact Tyler Hewitt at

(708) 974-5219.

Christian Fellowship: For more information contact

Michael Shannon. Meets at 4pm, Mondays in D-126.

College Bowl: Practice Tue/Thur, 3:00, A153. (708)

608-4177.

Combat to College: For infomation, contact Debbie

Wills at (708) 974-5759.

Creative Writing Club: For information, contact

Mary Berwer at [email protected].

edu. Club Meets 2 to 4PM most Mondays in D122.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Club: For information,

contact Michale O’Shea at (708) 974-5597.

Dile’ (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.

Filmmakers Club: For information, contact Dan Pal

at (630) 942-2800.

Finance Club: For information, contact Larry

Odelson at (708) 974-5264.

Forensics team: For information, contact John Nash

at (708) 974-5550 or Michael Shannon at (708) 608-

4047

Gay, Lesbian Or Whoever (GLOW): For informa-

tion, contact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Glacier: For information, contact Ted Powers at

(708) 608-4177. Mon. at 3:00 p.m. U207

International Women’s Club: For information, con-

tact 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) 608-4177. Wed 4:00 U207

MVCC Animation Club: For information, contact

Richard Lapidus at (708) 974-5629.

MVCC Christian Fellowship: For information,

contact Samuel Chen at (708) 974-5636.

MVCC Meeting Planning Club: For information,

contact Mary Beth Walsh at (708) 974-5569

MVCC Music Club: For information, contact

Tammi Carlson at (708) 974-5636.

Music Club: For information, contact Tammi

Carlson at (708) 974-5636.

Muslim Student Association: For information, con-

tact Demetrius Robinson at (708) 974-5353.

Network Security Club: For information, contact

John Sands at (708) 974-5426.

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) 974-5717.

Xclusive: For information, contact Demetrius

Robinson at (708)-974-5567

get another one so why not take care of it while we are here. It’s really not hard and if we all helped we could make a world of difference.” But Armando wasn’t the only art-ist there. Walking around, you saw various types of paintings, all done on recycled cardboard, wood, metal and whatever else the artists thought didn’t deserve to be trash. Singers and poets provided a

sonic backdrop for the event. One such poet, Jessica Pro-cowski, read her poem in a soft voice as if to make you really listen. She paused right before she read “I could have done something to stop this,” just to really drive home the fact that she realizes the effort comes from each and every one of us. The whole idea of going green isn’t one we should look at as a

chore. We need to make it our stan-dard because without us, the Earth wouldn’t matter. Earth is the only thing that every-one has in common. We need to step up and fight for it, and that’s what this green day set out to re-mind us.

Tim Lavery can be contacted at [email protected]

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Women in the media are often called as “Barbies” because of their unrealistic appearence.

By Amanda RubinoStaff Writer

Young women today are bom-barded with unhealthy images of women. These images should show what an actual woman’s bodies look like, but instead show examples of unattainable bodies. For example, models featured

in advertisements are retouched to make them appear slimmer. Come on, nobody looks like that in real life! Young women constantly com-pare themselves to other women, seek out their flaws and obsess over them. It’s a fact that 1 in 5 women struggle with an eating dis-order, according to the National In-

stitute of Mental Health. Of those women, 90% who have an eat-ing disorder are women between the ages of 12 and 23. Who’s to blame? It’s none other than the mass media. One college student, said, “The message sent to girls is that be-ing thin is the norm in society. What they don’t show is in reality the average size for a woman is 12” She’s correct— many young girls are dominated by the number on the clothing label. “Kids today think they’re fat if they have a ‘normal’ percentage of body weight,” one mother said. “Young girls can start having an unhealthy attitude toward their

bodies, especially during adoles-cence. The mass media sends the message that youth and attractive-ness are of the utmost importance to women,” says Cara Williams, a psychology instructor at Moraine Valley, “There isn’t an emphasis on moral development and traits.” The media focuses on people’s appear-ance only.

There are healthy alternatives that can help maintain one’s body weight. “The key point,” students agree, “is to keep everything in moderation.” Girls can limit the amount of unhealthy food they have per day. Williams says, “I think the goal should be trying to be healthy and taking care of ourselves. Ev-eryone does not look their best at a size 2.” How is a young girl able to overcome these obsessions to be comfortable in her own skin? One mother said, “I think that sharing a healthy body image might work. Pointing out that ‘normal’ women do not look like models helps, too.” It’s realizing instead that all the ac-tresses and models are retouched to look a certain way. Professor Williams explains, “Looking outside of ourselves and facing the pain in the world helps us to put things into perspective.” “Our world is in much greater need of women with strong values than women who meet the media’s current standard for an ‘attractive’ body,” he said. Young girls who are already extremely thin should not try to become thinner because it can lead to major health problems or even death.

Amanda Rubino can be contacted at [email protected]

Average women vs. women of the media

Graphic by Brittany Williams

By Amel SalehEntertainment Editor Victorian Halls may not really ring a bell with you when you hear their name but they’ll definitely instill sharp chants of “oh’s” when you take a listen to their latest album Crystal Lenses. Victorian Halls consists of four talented band members from Chi-cago who have a flair for generating a variety of sounds that are unique, glamorous and vivid. What makes them unique is the fact that these talented individuals tend to mesh these sounds together and unite them in an unusual, catchy beat. The standout track on this album (and a fan favorite) is “Glass Depth Mood or These Laser Lights are my Romantic Rights,” which has an enticing entrance to the song and an excellent use of auto tune. Which gives the album a more pro-fessional, studio mastered sound; something surprising to hear from Victorian Halls considering their previous albums did not include it. With lyrics on this track like “it’s all attitude, it’s all pressure too, it’s all obstacle,” you can say V.H. puts out the kind of edgy aptitude needed to get the attention that this band well deserves. Not too long ago, Victorian Halls was on Q101 to talk about them-selves, songs and upcoming album. They had the opportunity to play

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Crystal clear ratingsa track and the one featured was “Girls Kiss Girls in Parking Lots,” this thier song provides a risqué lyrical plot that’s hyper, vibrant and full of energy. “Let the beat drop and it just won’t stop,” is their chorus and it certainly sums up the entire song. It’s fun, playful, and cues the “feel good” mode in your system. “Dapper Gentlemen” is another song on their album and while lis-tening to this funky beat that gives the sense that you are suddenly in an old Western Movie.The intro consists of a chugging keyboard riff played chromatically and non-harmonic, leading into a steady har-monization with the other members. Then the track gives off a feeling of “cowabunga-esque” demeanor, which is pretty satisfying during this cold season we’re in. Overall, Vic-torian Halls is the kind of band the elderly wouldn’t appreciate you blar-ing, but they’re definitely the kind of band you’ll be entertained with. You can find Victorian Halls on Facebook and Myspace and download music from them through whatever links they provide. You can also catch them at their next show alongside with Woe is Me on October 29 at the House Café at 6:30p.m. It’s a show that’s well worth your money for a band that exceeds expectations.

Amel Saleh can be contacted at [email protected]

Another soulful spiritual show-stopper, “This Little Light of Mine” was the choir’s tour-de-force. The gospel-rock feel exuded from “Take Me to The River’s” repetitive re-frains and well-defined harmonies. The choral masterpiece and Song of the American Spir i t , “Cross the Wide Missouri” was glowingly rendered with its char-acteristically fluid vocal lines. The biggest challenge the choris-ters fretted over during their short, five-week rehearsals was “Missis-sippi Mud.” However, they did not stumble to the two-beat 1920’s swing, nor did they muddle the twist-ed fun lyrics. They brought down the Menker Theater with their vo-cal skills and stomping excitement. Scottish 18th century poet Rob-

ert Burns’ lyrical depth came to life with the folk love songs, “Wild Mountain Thyme” and “The Sal-ley Garden’s Red, Red Rose” where the men and women’s flow-ing voices impressively blended. Joyous fervor, force, praise and pride emanated from the singers’ faces as they enjoyed the jubilation of all-time folk and gospel moving choral works. The Combined choirs sounded majestically in the encore, “When The Saints Go Marching On”, famous American traditional song. The next date of MVCC’s choirs and orchestra is their annual Christ-mas concert on December 4, 7.30 p.m.

Dimka Atanassova can be contact-ed at [email protected]

Concert / From F&E Front Page


Moraine Valley’s choir performed many songs ranging from old to new.

By: Liz Richardson and Amel Saleh

AlligatorArmadilloBalutBeef BloodBirds NestBrainsCevicheChicken UterusDuck EggDurian

Fermented Fish HeadsFuguGeoduckGuinea PigHaggisHeadcheeseHeartIntestinesReindeer Pizza

Scorpion LollipopSharkfinStinky TofuTarantulaTongueTripeTurduckenWorms

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Matt Mireles can be contacted at [email protected]

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Samantha EliszewskiStaff Writer People had a generally negative view of Lil’ Wayne’s last album, Re-birth. It was a departure from his usual music and took on more rock sounds. I am Not a Human Being is not as good as Tha Carter III but it is much better than Rebirth. I Am Not a Hu-man Being was recorded prior to Lil’ Wayne’s nine-month prison term and he collaborates with many artists on the album, including Drake and Nicki Minaj. The first song off the album, “Gonor-rhea,” is a great opener and has a very catchy chorus that you‘ll have fun sing-

ing along to. It wouldn’t be a Lil’ Wayne song without lyrics both creative and funny, and this song has plenty. The best songs of the album are “Right Above It” which features Drake, and “Bill Gates.” “Right Above it” was the best, both lyrically and musically. It had good beats that were fun to listen to and Drake’s part really stole the show. Drake and Lil’ Wayne work together really well, and the songs featuring both of them are by far the best of the album. “Bill Gates” has more simple beats and the focus is more on Wayne’s lyrics. It’s a fun one to sing along to with a chorus saying, “I used to be ballin but now I’m Bill Gate’n/ Got a list full of problems, I

Lil’ Wayne’s inhuman album isn’t livelytend to ‘em later/ Yeah life is a bitch but I appreciate her, man.” Despite some good tracks, the al-bum has its flops as well. The title track “I am Not a Human Being” is more like a song off of Rebirth, returning to more of a rock n’ roll feel. It’s not awful but it’s not at the same level as the great songs of the album. The song “I’m Single” was the least ear appealing on the album. It was too slow and boring to ever really get into. I Am Not a Human Being is an over-

By Matt MirelesStaff Writer

In 2002, MTV Films first brought Johnny Knoxville and the boys’ hit television show to the big screen. It was a financial success, but criti-cally mixed. In 2006, they took up the stunt/prank formula up a few notches that pushed the boundaries of the rating system. Now, the franchise enters the 3D realm with 2010’s Jackass 3D. Co-produced by Spike Jonze (Where The Wild Things Are, Be-ing John Malkovitch) and franchise director Jeff Tremaine, this entry has pretty much everything a fan craves: people getting hurt, pranks on unsuspecting bystanders, and a handful of male nudity.

Johnny Knoxville shakes hands to create humor in a grody film

all good album that you can listen to whether you’re just sitting at home or if you’re driving around with friends. The tracks are versatile and all have different moods to them so there’s a song for you no matter what your tastes may be. I am Not a Human Be-ing is available everywhere compact discs are sold.

Samantha Eliszewski can be con-tacted at [email protected]

The boys of Jackass are causing chaos The stunts themselves are pretty well planned out and creative. Steve-O, Bam Margera, Wee Man, Ryan Dunn and even an appear-ance by Sean William Scott have successfully put the audience to two different extremes throughout the movie: placing us in a laughing trance and having us on the edge of our seats. The 3D effects are surprisingly well done for this type of film, even though at some parts you may wish it were never in the effect. There are some moments in this film that are going to really test your stomach, but thats expected now after two previous installments of this series. Their pranks range from simple jokes and gags that take just a few seconds to set up to big and very intricately planned

out mother-of-all pranks. The cast really sacrifices themselves time and time again and by doing so they successfully make the audi-ence laugh over and over and again. All in all, Jack-ass 3D delivers in what it was set out to do: enter-tain and make you laugh your guts out. Leave your brain at the theater entrance and you should have the best hour and a half of your little week.

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Bo Burnham hitting it big in comedy

By Frank FlorezEditor In Chief

Nearly four years ago, a sixteen-year-old kid from Boston uploaded his first video to YouTube. The song, titled “My Whole Fam-ily…” was a very clever comedic song about a boy whose whole family suspected he was gay. Al-though the subject matter is a little raunchy, the surprisingly deep lyrics are what make the song. Today, Bo Burnham’s initial upload has over 5.3 million views—his top hit has nearly three times that—and even though his lyrics range from inappropriate to extremely inappropriate, his lyr-

ics are amazingly clever and well thought out. “My writing process tends to be a lot of individual ideas; I write like 100 of them then squish them all together,” says Burnham. Fresh off the release of his first full-length comedy album, Words Words Words and prime to begin his national Bo Burnham and (no) Friends tour, Burnham has risen from the comedy grounds of YouTube to become a mainstream hit. The style of his comedy is generally the same for his upcoming album, but Burnham notes that he likes to think that his comedy has evolved. “This album’s definitely offensive,

but it’s a little bit more crafty,” says Burnham. “That’s the benefit of be-ing young; I don’t think that I’ve really found my voice yet.” As popularity increases for the ris-ing star, there’s a share of old fans that have started to accuse Burnham of “selling out;” much of this comes from his latest music video, also titled “Words Words Words”. These ac-cusations come with any artist who starts to become popular and Burn-ham doesn’t take much of it to heart. “Selling out would be if I wrote a jin-gle for Butterfinger,” says Burnham. “I think the worst thing I could do is be in my bedroom like a sixteen-year-old when I don’t feel like that anymore. ” Up until this latest release, all of Burnham’s videos have just been of him in his room performing in front of a video camera; this new video however, has a lot more production value in comparison and is definitely something extremely out there. “We had this idea to try and make a video as dense as the lyrics,” said Burnham. “It was no Hollywood shoot; it was low-budget and fun.” Although the experience was a good one for Burnham, he doesn’t expect highly produced videos to become the norm. The video is, of course, available on YouTube. “I think I’d rather do more songs of me performing than do a music video,” says Burnham. Burnham doesn’t want his comedy to change, but he does hope to move forward as a comedian. He explained that he’s noticed that some come-dians who rose up as young stars would age and eventually rehash the same old topics of marriage, family, kids, etc. “I definitely want [my comedy] to mature, but I want it to mature in an artistic way, not a literal way. ” For any comedian breaking into the industry, releasing an album and going on tour would be a huge suc-cess, but for Burnham, that’s only half of what he’s got going on. Recently

Burnham taped a special for Com-edy Central and the performance premiered worldwide on October 16. “I’ve always loved performing live. I’d rather watch 100 people laugh than see 1000 people type ‘haha’,” says Burnham. In March, 2009 Burnham’s Comedy Central Presents segment premiered and gave him momentum going forward. Now with his own special, Burnham has really gotten off to a great start with his career. With this special, he hopes he can really put on a performance the crowd wont forget. “I want it to feel like you’re watch-ing a show, so I don’t like to break the fourth wall so many times,” says Burnham. Burnham’s comedy special, also titled Words Words Words, ties in with both his album and first video release. The one-hour special takes Burnham beyond the world of musi-cal comedy and he certainly shines in this breakout performance. In the special, Burnham’s act consists of mostly musical bits but he also mixes in bits of straight stand-up and even poetry: something he was happy about getting to involve into his act. “I just had much more control over the production of [the show]; I was really excited,” says Burnham. “That was probably the show I was most nervous for in my life.” Burnham is something of an enig-ma in the comedy world, in an era where brash and outlandish humor is all the rage; his lyricism is what makes him great. His humor can be crude, but that’s not what earns the laughs; it’s the words. A comedian that can make you laugh as well as make you think all while enjoying every minute of it is impressive; for the twenty-year-old who started out by making videos in his room for the masses of YouTube, that’s pretty amazing.

Frank Florez can be contacted at [email protected]

Bo Burnham is going big with his new CD, DVD, national tour and comedy special.

Johnny Knoxville shakes hands to create humor in a grody film Photo courtesy of Comedy Central Press

Moraine Valley GlacierOctober 22, 2010

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

Classified ads are accepted at the Glacier office (U207) at the rate of 10 cents per word for students and Moraine employees, 20 cents per word for everybody else. Ads are subject to editing and must be in by noon seven days prior to issue release. The Fall 2010 issues will be on the stands November 5 and 19 and December 10.

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Apartment For Rent!5 minutes from Moraine.1 Bedroom for $725 a month. 2 Bedrooms for $825 a month. Laundry on site, storage units, secured entry building, newer appliances, newer carpet, freshly painted with assigned off street parking. Great location! Very clean! Sorry, no pets. Call today. (708) 285-3070.

For Sale For Sale /For RentServices

Property For Sale!Two adjacent lots for sale in Worth, near 111th and Harlem.Three bedroom home. Take advantage of the tax credits! Buy now! Build later! Asking $300,000. Call (708) 267-3421.

For Sale!Home for sale near schools on 2448 Orchard, Blue Island. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath with finished basement . Has new roof , windows, hot water heater and carpeting. Call (708) 396-1512.

For Sale!Rainforest themed swing, jumparoo, bouncer, playpen, bassinet, mobile and high chair for sale. In good condition, has been in storage. $200 OBO. About 3 years old, only used by one child. Willing to sell separately. Call Priscilla (708) 469-8829.

Avon!Buy online with FRee shipping or start selling. (708) 388-5533 www.youravon.com/lsolis

For Sale!Single family home for sale, quiet location, near transportation, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Chicago Ridge, IL $173,000 call Leonard or Pam (708) 422-1289, pre-approved buyers only.

Room For Rent!Shared Condo. $350.00/a month. Near 111th & Oak Park.All rooms are accessible. Close to Moraine & Metra. Cable and internet ready. Pets okay.Open Parking. Call Becky (708) 513-7025.

Resource Data Services!Palos Hills inside sales office is looking to hire a few motivated, hard working individuals.No experience necessary. Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $8.25 per hour VS. high commision plus bonus. Call for more information at (708) 974-2738. Or apply in person at 10717 S. Roberts Rd.

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Sell Your Stuff!To place an ad in Moraine’s Classified Section call the Glacier at (708) 608-4177Or come to room U207.

Need Graphic or Web Design!Call Michael (708) 357-7135 or email at: [email protected]

For Sale!Treadmill Life time frame/15 year motor warranties, only 2 years old, in excellent condition, deluxe model $650. Call (708) 458-3499.

Furnished Room For Rent!Close to school and transportation, kitchen previledges, smoke free.$500 a month Call (708) 941-4086.

For Sale!Ford 1996 F-250 XLT. Get ready for the snow! 4 wheel drive, extended cab, cab bed, detachable snow plow hook-up, $6500. Call (773) 343-2810.

For Sale!Whirlpool washer and dryer, just a little over a year old. $500 OBO Call Lori (312) 671-6915.

For Sale!Cadillac ‘92 Seville Pearl white, leather, new tires/brakes, 119K, Grandma’s car, garaged, private owned, $3900 OBO. Call (708) 448-6598.

Apartment For Rent!Bridgeview 1 bedroom, 1st floor, newly remodeled, no pets, heat, cooking gas and water included.Call (708) 923-9797.

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to be applying for a seasonal job? Think again. Retailers want time to train new holiday associates and also have a huge choice to choose from. Wait any longer and you won’t be able to

find one of these opportunities. “Sears will hire approximately 100 people. Some will be offered jobs to stay on after the season. We start-ed hiring around early September,” says Jake Benke, Sears Hardware

A Moraine Valley student working at a local Ace Hardware; just one of many ways to earn cash.


By Katie BaxterEditorial Assistant

It’s that time of year again. Swim-suits, flip-flops and patio furniture are swapped for coats, boots and Christmas trees. Although it is only October and Halloween hasn’t passed, a lot of retailers are already getting ready for Christmas. Stores like Sears already have Christmas trees on display, along with snow blowers and outdoor Christmas decora-tions. Retail outlets are often known to rush holidays and seasons. February is when the swim-suits start getting put on the floor. However, this can be very beneficial to students, especially those who are job hunting. Retail stores like Sears, Kohls, Carsons and other shops in the malls are now hir-ing for seasonal help. Retailers nationwide will add 550,000 to 650,000 jobs this holiday sea-son. It’s perfect for the student who just wants to make extra cash for the holiday season, but doesn’t want to be held down to a job dur-ing school. Think it’s way too soon

lead. Even though seasonal jobs are often temporary, some do keep as-sociates if they showed great effort in order to keep the job that was held during the holiday. “I started working

at Party City as a seasonal worker. Then after the holiday passed, they wanted to keep me,” says former MVCC student, Elizabeth Vazquez. For students that want to keep their seasonal job, make sure you

put forth the effort. Seasonal work can be exhausting. Retailers often look for on-floor associates or ca-shiers. On-floor you’ll have to pick up the never-ending clothes in the fitting room and the returns at the

register. As for the register, since the holidays are all one big rush, customers can range from easy going to needing to call a manager every five min-utes. However, even though these jobs can be tough especially during break, in this economy holding onto that job will be the best thing for students. As soon as the holiday passes it starts to calm down and you have a pretty nice job with still pretty decent hours of 20-25 hours a week, depending on your class schedule and availability. If you’re looking for a great part time job just for the holi-days, it’s not too early to apply for seasonal help. Students will get great hours, great pay and experience in the work field. For more information you can contact the Job Resource

Center at (708) 974-5737 or stop in building S in room S202.

Katie Baxer can be contacted at [email protected]

Retailers now hiring for holidays

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The Glacier - Volume 43, Issue 5