Author: Glacier Staff

Posted on: October 9, 2023 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

Review: Artist conveys productive lives despite brokenness

Photo by Marty Pavlik, Staff writer By Marty Pavlik, Staff writer Upon entering the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery you are invited into the world of Antonia Ruppert with the sound of music echoing from a corner across the room.  The rhythm felt as almost an embrace and I was drawn to that corner instantly.  There, playing out of a compact Anchor speaker, I could hear more clearly the tones…

Posted on: September 17, 2023 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

Unlock the future of STEM at Moraine

Photo courtesy of MV STEM Club By Sina Valipourkarimi, Staff Writer In the ever-evolving landscape of education, Moraine Valley’s STEM Club stands as a shining beacon of innovation and opportunity. With a mission to cultivate curiosity, foster connections, and build a brighter future, this dynamic club has quickly become an essential part of the college experience. Join us as we explore the myriad benefits and exciting experiences that await those…

Posted on: September 10, 2023 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

MV campus comes back to life at Fall Fest

Photo by Marcus Collins, Photo editor Maura Vizza, Communications Specialist and Sports Information Coordinator, surveys the giant chalkboard where students record what they value each year. By Amalia Thompson, Staff Writer As the leaves start to fall and the pumpkin spice fills the air, we know that fall is on its way. What this means for Moraine Valley students of course, is that it’s time for the first main event…

Posted on: May 15, 2023 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

Walking through Moraine’s history with President Jenkins

Produced by Aidan McGuire, News Editor; Cohosted with Nick Stulga, Editor-in-Chief As President Jenkins nears her retirement, Glacier editors Nick Stulga and Aidan McGuire tour her office and Moraine’s boardroom as Jenkins tells her heartfelt stories from her extensive time serving the college. Included in the tour are various artifacts collected by Jenkins during her time at the college and ceremonial items used for graduation.

Posted on: May 14, 2023 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

Contactless connections in post-COVID world lead to loneliness

As the scent of freshly ground coffee beans wafted throughout the C building, something was amiss at the newly built White Sheep Cafe. Where the cashier once stood a few weeks earlier, a massive touchscreen display was now installed. Students gathered in a line to order off this display while a single barista prepared the orders. There was an eerie quietness about the interaction–or lack thereof– between the students and…

Posted on: May 14, 2023 Posted by: Glacier Staff Comments: 0

Sing, paint, write: Creative expression helps fight anxiety

Graphic by James Landgraf By Abby Hobbs, JRN-111 Student Picture this: You settle down into your chair, accompanied by only a pen and paper. As you begin to journal about your stress-ridden thoughts, a sense of relief washes over you. The words flow from your mind and onto the page, and the tactical sensation of the paper beneath your fingertips grounds you.  With each word you write, you hear the…