On Saturday, February, the Moraine Valley Speech and Debate Team took home the first place Team Trophy at the Oakton Community College Speech Tournament. We are pleased to announce that every member of the team took home an individual award making our first place finish a true team accomplishment. Some of the more notable accomplishments of the tournament include a 1st place finish in Informative Speaking by Andrew Kuntz and a 1st place…
Teresa Hannon Counseling Department Feeling overwhelmed and stressed as the end of the semester is looming? This is a common feeling for many college students. Our counseling department often seeks an uptick in appointments for students who are struggling with this during this time in the semester and need help managing stress. Everyone needs to find ways to de-stress that is healthy and works for them. Listening to music, hanging…
Mirta Guerra News Editor Student Life welcomed Amanda O’Connor as the new Student Life Manager in October. She joined the team after former Student Life Manager, Demetrius Robinson, left Moraine for McHenry County Community College. O’Connor described her excitement and enjoyment for Student Life. She has always had a passion for clubs and organizations, and gained previous experience while working at Waubonsee Community College. She also spent a year in…
Moraine Valley staff and students were able to take a trip into the unknown during International Education Week, which was November 18 – 22 this year. The week-long event dedicated each day to a different aspect of Moraine’s diverse student population. Monday focused on “Holidays around the World,” in which the International Student Association had displays about different religious holidays. On Tuesday, Josh Fulton, Associate Professor of History, held a…
Carmen Tedeschi Outside Contributor Christian Fellowship is a club on the MVCC campus which focuses on life applications of the Bible: its values, beliefs, and teachings of Jesus Christ and His message of discipleship. We encourage friendship and fellowship among all ethnicities and backgrounds. Typically, we have a small Bible study time and then discuss important relevant topics, promotion of the club, club activities, and relay information from Student Life. …
Denzel Pennix Staff Writer Moraine Valley Community College recognized not only student veterans, but all veterans this Veterans Day. The event was put together by the Student Success Department in Conjunction with Moraine’s Student Veterans Association chapter, Boots to College. The Event began with the Orland Park VFW (Veterans of Foriegn Wars) posting of the colors. Noah Imm, the Boots to College president, followed with a few words about what…
Vanessa Sevilla Staff Writer Students! Don’t forget, the counseling center, located in S202, is at your disposal. Over the course of the semester, students are given 8-10 sessions. The center offers personal, academic, and career counseling. Counseling can be especially helpful during this time of year, where the semester is coming to a close and students may find themselves with a lot on their plate. If you happen to be…
