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Photo Gallery: Students Enjoy Back-to-School Events
The Chaparral Activities Board welcomes back students with Chap Days festivities.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
Features/Arts
What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
Experts and participants in complementary and alternative medicine discuss how to approach such practices in a wise, educated manner.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
Sports
Photo Gallery: COD Football Earns First Win of the Season
The College of DuPage had a strong season opener, defeating Ellsworth Community College 48-13.
Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner
Sports
COD Cruises Past Ellsworth to Win Season-Opener
The defending NJCAA DIII champions returned to the field on Aug. 22 to defeat the Panthers 48-13 after an explosive first-half performance.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
Music
Killer Kuts; One Step Closer; “Songs For The Willow” EP
The EP is beautifully crafted; perfectly capturing the dissonance of relationships and maladaptive behaviors stemming from the disconnection of our modern social environments and de-prioritization of self.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
Opinion
The Key to COD: Tips for Incoming Students
Arriving at COD can be intimidating, but these suggestions will hopefully provide some insight for new students as we begin the fall semester.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
Music
Charli XCX Brings Back Pop through “Brat”
The English songwriter has revitalized the genre, bringing back star power that has been missing for a long time.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
Music
Killer Klassix; Oceans Ate Alaska 2010 Singles
The band’s efforts are well noted, capturing both the band’s talent and ambition in just 2 tracks that ultimately carried them into the anticipation for their debut EP’s release.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
Sports
COD Baseball Names New Head Coach
After a whirlwind season with coaching struggles, COD Athletics named their new head coach for the 2025 season.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
Opinion
Cosplay is an Art— Not a Lookalike Contest
An artistic community that should simply be a creative outlet to engage with people’s favorite video game, anime or other media is sadly often plagued by racism and lookism.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
News
COD Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Heidi Holan Resigns
After five years as a COD trustee, the current vice chair, Heidi Holan, is vacating her position and moving out of District 502.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
Sports
Ready to Level Up: COD eSports Seeks Permanent Location on Campus
With many national title wins, COD's eSports team hopes to obtain a dedicated room for practices, tournaments and events.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
Opinion
Zero Textbook Cost Courses Make Education Equitable
As a recent graduate, the announcement of the ZTC courses this fall encouraged me to reflect on how instrumental OER materials were for earning my degree from COD.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
Sports
Alumni Gather for Inaugural COD 5k
COD track and cross country teams host their first 5k on campus, welcoming alumni, student and community runners.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
Music
Killer Klassix: Real Friends – “Three Songs About The Past Year of My Life” EP
If you’re ever down, give this EP a listen, it really is something worth putting in your ears for the worst of days.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer

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