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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

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COD Enters the Growing Field of Cannabis Education

COD's horticulture department is blazing a new trail with a course that delves into the anatomy and physiology of the cannabis plant, preparing students for jobs in this booming industry.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
A Red Roof Inn repurposed into an Interim Housing Center by DuPagePads, located in Downers Grove, Ill.

DuPage County Homelessness and Its Link To COD

Most recent estimates place over 50,000 people below the poverty line in DuPage County, while issues like high housing costs and overcrowding affect more than 100,000.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Graphic showing a student with empty pockets.

Board Approves $4 Per Credit Hour In-District Tuition Increase

The COD Board of Trustees voted to approve a $4 increase for in-district tuition and a $20 increase for out-of-district and out-of-state/international tuition.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Breaking News: Fenne and Manno Win COD Board of Trustees Election

Breaking News: Fenne and Manno Win COD Board of Trustees Election

District 502 voters reelect Christine Fenne and vote in a new member to the Board of Trustees.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Graphic by Bee Bishop

COD Welcomes a New Student Trustee

Student Life has released the results of the recent student election last week, resulting in a new student trustee and six new student officers.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2023
Board of Trustee Meeting Highlights Faculty Concerns

Board of Trustee Meeting Highlights Faculty Concerns

Issues about promotions and administrative support for COD faculty were addressed at the March 16 Board of Trustees meeting.
Mariyam Syed, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Breaking News: Student Election Results

Breaking News: Student Election Results

Student Life has released the results of the recent student election.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2023
Who Will Lead? Inside Look at Candidates Running For Student Office

Who Will Lead? Inside Look at Candidates Running For Student Office

The voice of the students hangs in the balance as seven people officially make their bid for positions within student government at COD.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
SAFE-T Act in Illinois Supreme Court

SAFE-T Act in Illinois Supreme Court

The cash bail abolishment provision of the SAFE-T Act is under the scrutiny of the Illinois Supreme Court on March 14.
Mariyam Syed, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
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Is The Hospitality Industry Reawakening From its COVID Slumber?

Many students see the hospitality industry as a waste of time, can hoteliers and educators change their mind?
Princess Siafa, Guest Writer
March 6, 2023
A professional photo of Luis Medina

From Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President to International Officer Candidate: Luis Medina

Meet Luis Medina, the COD student running for one of Phi Theta Kappa's highest leadership positions.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Russian Invasion: Ukrainian COD Student Details Chaos

Russian Invasion: Ukrainian COD Student Details Chaos

It’s been over a year since Russia has led a full-scale invasion into Ukraine, and some students at COD have been directly impacted by the horrors of this war.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
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