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The Courier

Student competing in the Hip Hop Competition in the MAC Pavilion on Sept. 23 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Celebrating Culture and Community: COD Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

With over a month of festivities, College of DuPage brought students and clubs together to celebrate the Hispanic and Latinx identities in today’s world.
Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
Photo by Nicholas Thurmond
Graphic by Emily Ziajor

Bible Study at COD Brings The Community Together

The members of the Christians on Campus Bible Study group discuss the positive experiences they have had together.
Nicholas Thurmond, Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
People of COD – Chuck Steele Works to Build Leaders at the College of DuPage

People of COD – Chuck Steele Works to Build Leaders at the College of DuPage

College of DuPage Director of Student Life Chuck Steele has led and guided the college’s community throughout his 28-year career at COD.
Ryley Salazar, Social Media Manager
September 8, 2025
The new students hanging out.

Photo Gallery: College of DuPage Kicks Off New Student Orientation

College of DuPage hosted a workshop and picnic to welcome new students before the 2025-26 school year.
Juan Doñez, Photographer
August 18, 2025
People of COD – Sam Sanchez: Big Dreams, Bigger Determination

People of COD – Sam Sanchez: Big Dreams, Bigger Determination

College of DuPage student athlete Sam Sanchez utilizes his determined mentality, developed through his experiences in sports, to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker.
Ryley Salazar, Multimedia Staff
August 4, 2025
Campus Voices Weigh In on Siddiqi’s Plans for College of DuPage

Campus Voices Weigh In on Siddiqi’s Plans for College of DuPage

After sitting down with the new president, Muddassir Siddiqi, The Courier gathers reactions from full-time, adjunct and student voices across campus.
Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer
August 4, 2025
Muddassir Siddiqi began his tenure as the eighth president of College of DuPage on July 1, 2025.

President Muddassir Siddiqi on Shaping the Future of COD

The Courier sits down with the eighth president of the college to discuss his background, plans for the college’s growth and his vision for fostering student success in an evolving educational environment.
Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer
July 21, 2025
Photos by Juan Doñez

DuPage Forest Preserves Can Help You Relax and Enjoy Life

Here are some of the DuPage Forest Preserves you should visit this summer.
Juan Donez, Photographer
July 21, 2025
People of COD – Lisa Palacios: College of DuPage’s Woman of a Thousand Lives

People of COD – Lisa Palacios: College of DuPage’s Woman of a Thousand Lives

With no set plan to follow, Lisa Palacios lives an exciting “situation comedy” life guided by her heart.
Ryley Salazar, Multimedia Staff
July 7, 2025
People march in the Fourth of July parade.

Photo Gallery: Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July Parade

Glen Ellyn celebrates Fourth of July with its own downtown parade.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
July 7, 2025
Fireworks show.

Photo Gallery: Fireworks Light Up the Night in Warrenville

Warrenville celebrates Independence Day with a twenty minute firework show.
Juan Doñez, Photographer
July 7, 2025
Members of Tsukasa Taiko perform Odori at Hokusai Japan Fest.

Photo Gallery: Hokusai Japan Fest Makes Waves at College of DuPage

College of DuPage hosted a day of Japanese entertainment alongside "Hokusai & Ukiyo-e | The Floating World" exhibition.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
June 23, 2025
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