Author: Alim Useini

Posted on: November 22, 2025 Posted by: Alim Useini Comments: 0

Political discussion belongs on campus

Photo courtesy of The Harvard Crimson By Alim Useini, Staff Writer Across the country, conversations about politics have become increasingly charged—often turning social media platforms into battlegrounds rather than spaces for dialogue. Yet on college campuses, where the exchange of ideas forms the core of learning, debate remains not only valuable but essential. Moraine Valley Community College, like institutions nationwide, stands at a unique crossroads: it can either shy away…

Posted on: November 6, 2025 Posted by: Alim Useini Comments: 0

Why do we love being scared?

Photo courtesy of Linda Girardi / The Beacon-News By Alim Useini, Staff Writer Halloween season brings out a strange human paradox: we actively seek fear. We buy tickets to haunted houses, stream horror movies in the dark, and even pay to be chased by masked actors. The question is—why do we enjoy being scared? Psychology offers a fascinating answer rooted in biology, emotion, and social connection. The Science of FearWhen…

Posted on: October 13, 2025 Posted by: Alim Useini Comments: 0

Cyclones rally late to earn 2-2 draw against Oakton

Photo courtesy of the Moraine Valley Athletics page (mvcyclones.com) By Alim Useini, Staff Writer As the soccer season nears its end, every match becomes critical — especially in conference play. The Moraine Valley Cyclones demonstrated resilience on Oct. 7, clawing back from a two-goal deficit to tie Oakton College 2-2 in the final minutes. The Owls struck first, scoring within the opening 15 minutes to put Moraine Valley on the…

Posted on: October 7, 2025 Posted by: Alim Useini Comments: 0

A Call to unity in a time of division

Photo courtesy of Jose Luis Magana / AP file By Alim Useini, Staff Writer The United States finds itself at a crossroads of ideology and identity; a nation where differences of opinion have been magnified into divisions that seem, at times, insurmountable. Headlines chronicle conflicts of belief, partisan discord, and, tragically, violence that has no place in a democracy. Most recently, the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk shocked a…

Posted on: September 23, 2025 Posted by: Alim Useini Comments: 0

Bears’ win over Dallas sparks fresh energy at Moraine Valley

Photo courtesy of Chicago Bears / chicagobears.com By Alim Useini, Staff Writer The NFL season is off to a lightning-fast start. Just three weeks in, Sundays have delivered everything fans live for: thrilling comebacks, shocking upsets, and heartbreak that lingers well into Monday. At Moraine Valley Community College, the season resonates beyond the field. It’s about community, conversation, and a sense of shared identity that stretches from classrooms to faculty…