Graphic by Logan McQuaid, Graphic Design Intern By Jonah Marshall, Staff Writer Prepare for the onslaught of political ads just beginning to ramp up as the Illinois primary is just seven weeks away. There are several offices that are up for election in 2026, and The Glacier is starting a series on election coverage to inform our readers of what is at stake this year. Graphic by Logan McQuaid, Graphic…
By Glacier Staff The MVCC Democracy Commitment will host a voter registration drive on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Any US Citizen who is at least 18 years old is eligible to vote in all elections, but you must be registered (see below for more details). Signing up to vote places individuals in a voting precinct and correlating district both for Illinois elected positions and national…
Photo from Reuters By: Karolina Granda, Editor-in-Chief How is Carney emerging as the leader of a global resistance to Trump? Carney’s leadership of global resistance to Trump can be seen through his verbal remarks at the World Economic Forum’s 2026 foundational meeting in Davos, Switzerland. According to the BBC on January 22, 2026, “Minister Mark Carney seemed to challenge Donald Trump in a speech at the World Economic Forum in…
Photo from Shutterstock By: Karolina Granda, Editor-in-Chief What is the Global Gag Rule? The policy dates back to 1984, where it was first introduced at a United Nations conference in Mexico City, gathering its original name, ‘The Mexico City Policy.’ However, Trump’s decision to expand this policy has led to its current name, the Global Gag Rule. Essentially, this policy forbids governmental funding from going toward non-government pro-abortion organizations. Additionally,…
Photo from Reuters By: Karolina Granda, editor in chief Power dynamics In the movie Mean Girls, Regina George uses her wealth and status to establish a power dynamic over the entire student body of North Shore High School. The meaner she becomes, the more support she gains and the more powerful she is. This comes to an end when reality literally strikes her in the face, and she is hit…
Graphic by Joseph Parillo, Graphic Designer By Glacier Staff The Cook County Clerk’s office hires high school and college students to helpoperate polling places across the county for every election. Morain students are eligible to apply for the position of Field Technician. Moraine Valley Community College has joined with the Cook County Clerk’s Office to offer a program that offers specialized training for Field Technicians for the March 17 Gubernatorial…
Graphic by James Landgraf, former graphic design intern Welcome back, Cyclones!I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing break and are refreshed for the Spring 2026 semester. As a reminder, if you are interested in running for Student Trustee, elections are coming up in March. One requirement is to attend at least two Board of Trustees meetings before April. There are currently two remaining in February and March. These…
Graphic by Genae Grabowski Hey Cyclones!Congratulations on completing another semester here at Moraine Valley! For those of youwho just completed your first semester, great job! I hope you learned a lot and that MVCChas already started to feel like a place where you can grow, find support, and build a strongfoundation for the semesters ahead. As we head into break, I want to remind everyone that the MVCC Food Pantry…
