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The Courier

Models on the runway at the 2024 COD Spring Fashion Show. (Photo provided by Izzy Martinez)

COD Fashion Students Fight for Their Future

With the premiere of Chicago Fashion Week, three COD Fashion Studies students look for the chance to help secure their careers after college.
Bee Bishop, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
Illustration by Catalina Dorado

Should You Listen to Music While Studying?

Cranking up the “study beat” radio may help with academics— but not in the way that you think.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
(Left to right) Osama Abdl-Haleem, Ben Norquist, Awad Sifri, and Deborah Adelman speak at the Voices of Resistance discussion panel.

“Voices of Resistance” Clamor for Peace in Middle East at Discussion Panel

COD’s advocacy group “Students for Justice In Palestine” collaborated with Lombard for Palestine to invite informed guest speakers to discuss the importance of pro-peace advocacy.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Students perform in the Hip Hop Competition.

Photo Gallery: Students Step Up to the Mic

The College of DuPage Hip-Hop Showdown showcases rap, spoken word, singing and dancing.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
September 16, 2024
Dr. Dimple Patel speaks to attendees.

Unbox Hope: Dr. Dimple Patel on Her Journey to Mental Health Enlightenment

Dr. Patel shared how personal tragedy and experience shaped her career in mental health advocacy as well as informed on free mental health resources available to the public.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
Photo by Rachel Wagner

Interim President Christine Hammond On The Future Of COD

The Courier sat down with Dr. Hammond and discussed her goals for the 2025 school year, barriers to student success and what makes a community college flourish.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Graphic by Catalina Dorado.

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
August 26, 2024
Historical Time Capsules: The Significance of Lost Media

Historical Time Capsules: The Significance of Lost Media

In an age of digital permanence and convenient preservation, the concept of lost media intrigues us more than ever.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
July 29, 2024
Volunteers gather the GardenWorks Project's 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
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