Photo courtesy of MVCC Marketing Department Hey, Moraine Valley! My name is Garrett Weigel, and I am honored to be your new student trustee for the 2025-2026 school year! Currently, I am finishing up my Associate of Arts degree at Moraine Valley and plan to graduate in the Spring of 2026. Alongside my studies, I am also a federal work-study student and help students fill out their FAFSA forms. In…
Graphic by James Landgraf, Former Graphic Design Intern Hello fellow students, I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I want to take a moment and thank all the Moraine Valley students, clubs, organizations, faculty, and staff for their efforts to contribute to others for the holiday season. I was able to join the Phi Theta Kappa club and make Thanksgiving cards for children in hospitals. The Next Generation Business…
Photo by Emily Hernandez, Staff Photographer What has your student trustee been up to? I know a lot of people are wondering exactly what being the Student Trustee entails. I must say there have been many phenomenal experiences I have shared since being elected as your Student Trustee. One of the best parts is meeting so many welcoming and warm people, and being able to offer encouragement to students whenever…
Dear Students, First, I want to welcome all new and returning students to Moraine Valley and wish you the best of luck in your semester. It is hard to believe the summer is over and we are now embarking on a fresh start to classes. Remember, we are all “A” students at the start of the semester; work hard and do your best. As Student Trustee, my responsibility is to…
Photo courtesy of the Moraine Valley Marketing Department Dear Fellow students, As finals week approaches and the cloud of anticipation, nervousness, and excitement hoovers above us, I want to remind you to stop, take a deep breath, and reflect on the past 15 weeks. We have made it through tough exams, daunting assignments, and countless lectures. We laughed, cried, and everything in between to get to the point we are…
Photo courtesy of Moraine Marketing Department My name is Stefanie DaCosta, I am a nursing student at Moraine Valley Community College, and will be finishing my first year in a few more weeks. I earned an Associate degree in liberal arts from Moraine Valley in 2019. Last year, I decided to return to Moraine to embark on a new endeavor. Prior to my decision to return to further my education,…
Student Trustee elections are only three months away. The requirements to be a student trustee are to attend two board meetings before April and fill out the application. Only two meetings are left to attend to be eligible to run for office. The first meeting is on February 20, and the second is on March 19, so make sure you participate in the meetings if you have yet to attend…
Photo by Pexels Free Photos Not to be the bearer of bad or scary news but, the final week of the semester is the week of December 11 – 15. The best way to prepare for final exams is studying the material that you learned in the class and using time wisely to prepare for each of your classes. Depending on your teacher, you may be given a study guide…
