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Statewide Ban Would Rid Illinois of Stinkiest Trees

The Callery pear and its cultivar, the Bradford pear, have offended the nostrils of Americans for over 100 years. At last, Illinois is joining the uphill battle to uproot its hold in the nation’s ecosystem.

Eline Melton, Staff Writer
June 22, 2026

Newly Elected College of DuPage Student Trustee Apologizes for Use of Racial Slurs

The incident prompted restorative conversations within the Student Leadership Council about accountability and how student leadership should operate.

Emily Peña, Staff Writer
May 11, 2026

College of DuPage Survey Finds Struggle with Anxiety and Sleep

The Spring 2026 Mental Health Survey results give College of DuPage’s Counseling Services direction to improve mental health services.

Tyler Justman, Staff Writer
May 11, 2026

Black Student Alliance Calls for More Black Faculty at College of DuPage

Black Student Alliance highlights student concerns over the lack of representation among the faculty and staff.

Emily Peña, Staff Writer
May 4, 2026

College of DuPage Drafts AI Policy for Campus-Wide Use

As AI tools are on the rise, COD works on documentation and programming to define their role within academics and the workforce.

Catherine Crousore, Managing Editor
May 4, 2026

College of DuPage Faculty Union Protest Alleged Mishandling of Dismissed Faculty Member

After an unnamed COD faculty member was placed on administrative leave in February, members of College of DuPage’s Faculty Association have been protesting for the administration to follow due process.

Saniya Mirza, Catherine Crousore, and Bee Bishop
April 27, 2026

Tribute to McKellin, New Student Trustee and CODFA: Recap of College of DuPage Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees addressed a range of topics during their monthly board meeting, highlighting campus accomplishments and initiatives while also navigating leadership changes and community concerns.

Emily Peña, Staff Writer
April 20, 2026

Courier TV: College of DuPage Motion Picture and Television Department Hosts Second Ever Film Festival

Plus: A look at COD students thoughts on the tuition increase, CODCON, the Fashion Department's end of the year fashion show and the DuPage first ever Fly In event.

Courier TV
April 20, 2026

More Than Just Cards: Inside College of DuPage’s New TCG Club

A new student-run trading card game club is giving players a place to compete, connect and unwind over popular trading card games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering.

Catherine Crousore, Managing Editor
April 20, 2026

College of DuPage’s New PeerCare Program Provides Students with a Relatable Voice to Talk to

The launch of College of DuPage’s new peer support program gives students an additional mental health service. Students can now talk to another professionally trained student who “gets it.”

Tyler Justman, Staff Writer
April 13, 2026

How College of DuPage is Combatting the Nationwide Social Worker Shortage

With a steady decline of social workers nationwide, the COD counseling department is coming up with strategies to reach out to students.

Tyler Justman, Staff Writer
April 13, 2026

Humanizing Conflict: UNICEF brings “No Other Land” to College of DuPage

During a time when wars are often reduced to politics and debate, UNICEF at College of DuPage encourages people to see the deeper side — the people living through it.

Saniya Mirza, Staff Writer
April 13, 2026