Graphic by Sarah Schudt, former Graphic Design Intern As the semester comes to an end, we want to make sure our graduates are ready to walk across that stage and celebrate all they’ve accomplished. I want to personally commend the students at Moraine Valley for their hard work and dedication. I know classes can be challenging, but your perseverance has brought you this far. I want to congratulate those who…
Photo provided by MVCC Marketing By Jonah Marshall, Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 21, student Karolina Granda, 20, studying communication on a pre-law path, switched roles with Dr. Haney and became President for a day. Haney took over Granda’s role and followed her school, extracurricular, work, and even her mandatory Dunkin’ schedule! Student’s perspective Granda attended a Board of Trustees meeting, providing input as Dr. Haney would. The meeting discussed…
Photo by Angel Ramirez, Staff Photographer By Angel Ramirez, Staff Writer and Photographer The 2026 Juried Student Art Exhibition at Moraine Valley, held from March 24 through April 19, showcased a diverse and compelling collection of student artwork across a variety of mediums. The exhibitions highlighted the creativity, technical skill, and conceptual depth of emerging artists, offering people an opportunity to experience a wide range of perspectives and artistic approaches. From traditional drawings and paintings to innovative mixed media and three-dimensional works, the exhibition…
Graphic by Logan McQuaid, Graphic Design Intern By Lemuel Kemp, Staff Writer Suddenly, the set cuts to black. The audience is left seated, staring into the abyss as they anticipate live entertainment. Their wait is over when the curtain reveals the start of Moraine Valley’s The Birds. The Birds play is a combination of inspirations taken from the popular short story “The Birds” by Daphne du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock’s…
Graphic by Logan McQuaid, Graphic Design Intern By Sarah Almeida, Staff Writer and photographer “It’s been number one in my life above everything else.” Tony Gura is talking about baseball and the way it has dominated his life. At just seven years old, Tony Gura started his lifelong journey into baseball. It wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows, however. The beginning—just like every new activity—proved difficult. Being unsuccessful initially only egged on onlookers to try and persuade…
Hello everyone, my name is Michelle Segovia, and I am your new Student Trustee for 2026-27. I would like to begin by thanking everyone who voted in the process, especially those who selected me as their candidate, and gave me the opportunity to represent Moraine Valley Community College to be the voice for all students. This first column give me the opportunity to share my story and the journey that…
Photo provided by MVCC Marketing Department By Jonah Marshall, Staff Writer Last week, Moraine Valley’s student body elected a new Student Trustee. Michelle Segovia will take on this role until next Spring; she will be sworn in at the April Board meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. She will be replacing last year’s Trustee, Garrett Weigel. Segovia won the election with 110 votes or 42.9% of the total…
Graphic by Logan McQuaid, Graphic Design Intern By Angel Ramirez, Staff Writer The 2026 Academy Awards delivered a night of allure and cultural narration of Hollywood’s iconic influence on global entertainment. The Academy Awards were held in early March at the iconic Dolby Theatre. This year’s Oscars blended tradition with glamour, offering a ceremony that was presently and futuristically celebratory. From the stylish red carpet looks to emotional acceptance speeches, the event captured worldwide phenomena. The evening began with a red carpet that was nothing short of stunning. Celebrities arrived in a remarkable array…
