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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Reviewing Three 2023 Bestsellers

Reviewing Three 2023 Bestsellers

Here are three books to add to your reading list this winter.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
December 11, 2023
Boxes with fliers for and books collected for book drive.

Read, Reuse, Recycle: Support our Book Drive!

Participate in our book drive with SCARCE to save the planet and promote literacy, one recycled book at a time.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
The Fall of the House of Usher official marketing poster released by Netflix.

Watch Billionaires Choke on Their Greed in Mike Flanagan’s “Fall of the House of Usher”

Sometimes, a good show just needs to be about billionaires getting royally screwed over by self-fulfilling prophecies.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
The Top Steam Games For The Cold Weather

The Top Steam Games For The Cold Weather

A summary of the best computer games on Steam to distract you from the sub-zero temperatures, so you don’t go crazy while staying indoors.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
The Amityville Horror 1979 film (Photo from Wikipedia)

A Look at the Family Haunting Genre of Scary Movies

After watching “The Amityville Horror” for the first time, I was more scared by the family issues like losing $1,500 on your wedding day, than the demons.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
October 30, 2023
Totally Killer Movie Poster

“Totally Killer” or Totally Filler?

While "Totally Killer" offers some enjoyable moments and '80s nostalgia, the film's uneven tone, cringe-worthy gags, and shallow character development make for a somewhat disappointing and disorienting Halloween-themed ride.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Killer Klassix: First Class - “Somewhere In The Grey”

Killer Klassix: First Class – “Somewhere In The Grey”

I guess if there is another EP that I found more human in its emotional exploration for finding middle ground, its title provides enough of an answer.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Killer Klassix: Tsunami Bomb - “The Invasion From Within” EP

Killer Klassix: Tsunami Bomb – “The Invasion From Within” EP

The EP serves as an example of how truly terrifying the world is.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Photo of Elizabeth Smart taken from elizabethsmart.com

My Roman Empire(s) are Stories Like Elizabeth Smart’s

A poignant discussion with Elizabeth Smart brings forth the fears women face every day and how our campus can help support survivors.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Killer Klassix: Alkaline Trio- “For Your Lungs Only” EP

Killer Klassix: Alkaline Trio- “For Your Lungs Only” EP

Alkaline Trio cultivated a tight-knit cult-ish following with their emotionally apathetic lyrics, ironic themes, emotional, sludge-like punk rock sound and overall dark tones.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Killer Klassix: Jamies Elsewhere - Unreleased Sessions EP

Killer Klassix: Jamie’s Elsewhere – “Unreleased Sessions” EP

"Unreleased Sessions" is a great example of a band’s attempt to rebrand and reestablish.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Killer Klassix: Showoff “Waiting For You EP”

Killer Klassix: Showoff “Waiting For You EP”

Showoff continues to adapt to the times, doing it in their own style and showing bands outside of Chicago, punk never dies.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
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