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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Volunteers gather the GardenWorks Projects first harvest. (Photo provided by Teri Woods)

DuPage’s Community Garden Network

Community gardens are an important resource for residents and a large donation base for food pantries.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
July 15, 2024
Graphic made by Sara Spampinato

How Can Students Stay Frugal Today Amidst Rising Prices?

COD staff and students discuss how to budget and plan amidst rising costs and other widespread financial challenges.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
July 15, 2024
Youth Academy Explorers day camp group photo. (Photo from COD website)

The Youth Academy’s Kids in College

Children expand their horizons at College of DuPage’s summer learning camps.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
July 1, 2024
The College of DuPage hosted the Olmec Family Fiesta at the Lakeside Pavilion.

Photo Gallery: Olmec Family Fiesta Brings Music and Dancing to COD

The College of DuPage celebrates the exhibition "Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy" with the Olmec Family Fiesta.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
July 1, 2024
A presentational video on Juneteenth plays at CODs Open House.

Juneteenth Open House Educates on History and Significance

COD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department educated the public on Juneteenth’s history through interactive community activities.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
June 17, 2024
The College of DuPage holds the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.

Photo Gallery: COD Hosts Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Veterans and family members visited the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at College of DuPage to honor Veterans.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
June 3, 2024
Cicada Photos by the Morton Arboretum. HSC Greenhouse Photo by Mariyam Syed.

Summer of the Cicadas

The periodic cicada emergence this summer is a busy time for COD’s Natural Area managers, Morton Arboretum researchers and the region’s naturalists.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
June 3, 2024
Kate Stuck

Fashion Comes To COD: Fashion Studies Hosts Annual Fashion Show

Fashion design students showed original design pieces while fashion merchandise students organized the runway event.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Veronica Williams Halls presentation titled Love Beyond Bias at COD.

Veronica Speaks: From Forensics Member to Public Speaker

Veronica Williams Hall described her journey from COD student to staff and how she hopes to inspire empathetic communication through her career.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
May 6, 2024
Stephanie Touzalin speaks to COD students in the Health and Science Center. (Photo by Areej Khalid)

Wings and Windows: COD and Willowbrook Wildlife Center Inform Public on Bird Collisions

COD teamed up with educators from the Willowbrook Wildlife Center to raise awareness on bird strikes as well as how they can be prevented.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Students discuss the significance of their personal fashion styles.

Photo Gallery: Fashion Inspired by Hip-Hop

Reflecting on the cultural impact of hip-hop, students shared their insight on fashion beyond celebrity trends and fast fashion issues.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
April 29, 2024
Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Photo Gallery: COD Hosts Annual STEM-CON

STEM-CON Features Presentations by MIT Engineer Emily Calandrelli and Fermilab's Mr. Freeze.
Rachel Wagner and Juan Doñez
April 29, 2024
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