Category: Features

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 20, 2025 Posted by: Lemuel Kemp Comments: 0

Lecture Series: How the French and Indian war led to the American Revolution

Graphic from Pexels By Lemuel Kemp, Staff Writer This July marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the onset of the American Revolution. In honor of this, Moraine’s library is hosting events about the American Revolution for the next two academic years. Looking at the current White House and the erosion of history by this administration, the topic seemed more than appropriate in order…

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: November 3, 2025 Posted by: Karolina Granda Comments: 0

Moraine Valley’s speech team continues winning streak at 2025 Appelquist tournament

Photo provided by John Nash By Karolina Granda, Editor in chief The event On Oct. 25, Moraine Valley Community College hosted their annual regional speech tournament which was held in Building A. The event gathered student speakers from throughout the state, and even those from Missouri and Wisconsin. Competitors from Northwestern University, DePaul, University of Illinois – Chicago, Webster University, and many other incuding, of course, Moraine Valley Community College,…

Posted on: October 21, 2025 Posted by: Maria Trejo Comments: 0

How to determine differences in AI & human writing 

Graphic by Alexandra Trejo, Staff Writer and Designer By Maria Trejo, Staff Writer Studies show that approximately 86% of college students use AI to help them out with assignments including essays, math work, research, book reports, texting, music, and believe it or not – even artwork. To properly analyze this concept, the question lies in just how can we figure out if a piece of work is truly human or…

Posted on: September 30, 2025 Posted by: Karolina Granda Comments: 0

Kuchta raises funds to ‘Tap Out Cancer’

Photo by Kevin Kuchta By Karolina Granda, Editor in Chief Commonality of Cancer Diagnoses Worldwide A commonly acknowledged truth is the prevalence of cancer diagnoses for people of all ages, wealth statuses, resigning regions, and medical histories. Whether you have scrolled past a social media posting of someone struggling with cancer, a loved one is currently battling the disease or lost their battle, or you yourself have had concerns about…

Posted on: May 6, 2025 Posted by: Jessica Kubacka Comments: 0

Manage transfer anxiety with expert tips

Photo by Pexels Free Photos By Jessica Kubacka, Staff Writer As National College Decision Day, May 1, has passed and we are shifting into the summer, many of our recent graduates will be transferring out into the next leg of their collegiate journey. Some may feel the excitement of moving on to the next university and establishing further independence, and others may have their worries about what this next part…

Posted on: March 24, 2025 Posted by: Sawyer Cranston Comments: 0

Welding Program sparks interest for strong futures

Moraine Valley Community College trains several trades on the main campus in the T building. While there are many certificate and degree programs to choose from, one in particular is the welding program. It is led by many certified welding inspectors who have had experience in the field, and offers courses for any and all skill levels. Some courses include structural steel, pipe, stick, and many more.