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The Courier

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A Brewing Storm: The Starbucks Boycott and Growing Student Activism

The Starbucks boycott gained momentum among college students in solidarity with the Palestinian liberation movement and union workers.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
COD's Open Education Resources (OER) initiative seeks to bring a student's textbook costs down to zero.

Student Survey Highlights The Burdens of Textbook Costs

A COD student’s recent survey results not only highlight the wider issues students face from college textbooks, but also the push for a zero-cost textbook initiative at the college.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023

Courier Buzz: Naperville celebrates Oktoberfest

Plus: Sonny Acres a historic hub of fall festivities and enjoying Fall colors. Published Oct. 27, 2023.
Courier TV
October 28, 2023
Photo by Tina Yan

Transfer Credit Concerns Central to Discussion with Illinois Governor

Illinois state officials spoke to College of DuPage students about the challenges community college students face when transferring to universities.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
October 23, 2023
A Blue Line flag plaque displayed above the memorial for fallen Bloomingdale, Ill. police officer Raymond Murrell.

Controversy Erupts Over Blue Line Flag Displays at COD

Displays of the blue line flag spark debate from COD faculty and students over how its varying significance impacts those inside the COD community.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023

Courier Buzz: Athletic Department Reaches Historic Milestone

Plus: women's volleyball season recap and a peek at international players on the men's soccer team.
Courier TV
October 16, 2023
Graphic by Bee Bishop

Examining Illinois’ ‘Green Growth’

Analyzing key findings from the 2023 Midwest Clean Jobs Report and assessing the impact of green-energy legislation and initiatives.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Bomb Threats Target Chicagoland Libraries

Bomb Threats Target Chicagoland Libraries

A series of bomb threats, later found to be hoaxes, cropped up across the Chicagoland area, and the librarians of Aurora Public Libraries discussed their experience.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
September 25, 2023
Members of COD's full-time faculty union rally outside the Student Resource Center on Aug. 24.

COD’s Full-Time Faculty Union Continues Talks With Admin Over Contract

Contract negotiations between the COD administration and the full-time faculty union approach the eight-month mark, as discussions continue and professors in the classroom look for progress.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Officers of Student Leadership Council moderate candidate forum to select the next student representatives.

New Students Reps Emerge: Their Commitment to Improving COD

Student Leadership Council, the principal body of student government at COD, selected four new representatives to help serve as the voice of the students.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Taylor Swift; The Eras Tour Movie Poster taken from the Eras Tour Official Website: https://taylor.lnk.to/TSTheErasTourFilmTickets

Karma is the Icon On the Screen

Why the announcement of Taylor Swift’s concert film has rattled the movie industry and saved your local cinema.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
The main entrance of the Student Services Center (SSC) at College of DuPage is one of several locations on campus set to evolve.

COD Redesign: Renovations Deliver New Function and Image for the College

In a recent presentation from leaders on the project, the COD community was given new information on how the college’s redesign will bring bold new changes and foster student success.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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