Category: Features
Moraine Food Pantry eyes expansion next fall
Graphic by James Landgraf, former Graphic Design Intern By Jermaine Logan, Staff Writer and Photographer Did you know that next semester, there will be significant expansions to our food pantry right here in Moraine? Our food pantry serves as a vital resource for all students, ensuring that nobody on campus has to worry about going hungry. Whether you’re facing temporary financial difficulties or simply need a quick snack between classes,…
Health Fair highlights wealth of resources for various addictions
Photo by Jermaine Logan, Staff writer and Photographer By Jermaine Logan, Staff Writer Recently Moraine Valley hosted an Alcohol and Drug Health Fair courtesy of The Addiction Studies program. The event delved into a myriad of crucial topics, spanning from rehabilitation strategies to facilitating access to mental health therapists tailored specifically for the well-being of our students. Reflecting on the affair, I can’t help but wish for a deeper understanding…
Centers lend support, offer feedback to students and community
Photos By Adam Banis, Staff Photographer and Graphic Design Intern By Carol Borges-Moux, Staff Writer Speaking and Writing Center Both the Speaking and Writing Center and the Tutoring Center at Moraine Valley Community College have an important thing in common: a desire to assist and support students every step of the way while they navigate through the stressful – sometimes daunting – process of writing and speaking. The Speaking and…
Origin story of The Glacier reflects geography and transformation, then and now
Photo by Jermaine Logan By Jermaine Logan, Staff Writer and Photographer Curious about the backstory behind Moraine Valley Community College’s name and that of the student newspaper? Well, let’s dive into it! Picture this: eons ago, glaciers ruled the landscape, carving and shaping the Earth as they moved. When these behemoths melted away, they left behind a unique feature called a moraine – a hodgepodge of rocks and sediment. Our…
Children’s Learning Center provides care and community
Photo provided by Children’s Learning Center social media By Carol Borges-Moux, Staff Writer The Children’s Learning Center is one of the many resources provided by Moraine Valley Community College to assist and support its community. The Children’s Learning Center is more than a daycare; it’s a second home and support system to many little ones and their families. Only being re-opened for a couple of months, it has been able…
Volunteer teams face off to raise funds for breast cancer research
Photo by Marcus Collins, Photo Editor By Marcus Collins, Photo Editor Nearly a quarter of a million Americans will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in 2023. As research increases the odds of survival, nearly 17 percent of women and a quarter of the men diagnosed will not survive. Moraine’s response for the last three years has been to sponsor a fun way to raise funds that goes beyond the typical…
Ghoulish good times haunt campus today
Photo by Glacier Staff By Amalia Thompson, Staff Writer Monsters, and Goblins, and Ghosts, oh my! Scaredy cats and horror fans alike all can agree there’s something that brings us together: Haunted Houses. And the collective students on campus have been waiting for just that. Fortunately, the wait is finally over. Moraine Valley is equipped with its very own house of horrors, in honor of Halloween. TriTones is putting on…