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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Police officers train at CODs tactical firearms range and immersive street scene training centers

MSU Shooting: What It Means For COD

On Feb. 13, a gunman opened fire in two separate buildings at Michigan State University, killing three students and injuring five. How has COD planned to prepare itself against such tragedies?
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Your New Student Reps: Will They Make Change?

Your New Student Reps: Will They Make Change?

Student Leadership Council, who calls itself the “voice of the students,” elected three new representatives to help further the success of the student body at COD. Here’s their thoughts on what they’d like to implement.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
An image illustrating the US Supreme Court and Congress with an image of 3 judges next to an image of a congressional building.

Sean Casten Proposes New Package of Legislation for US Democracy

Are you tired of feeling like your voice doesn't count in government decisions? Rep. Casten's package of reforms could change that, by bringing a more representative democracy to the United States.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
A photo of an AR-15 laying on the window of a booth at a gun range.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick Defies New Assault Weapon Ban, Sparks Outrage

Illinois Sheriffs face criticism after refusing to enforce new assault weapons ban, with Criminal Justice Professor Theodore Darden calling the response "problematic" and a dangerous precedent.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Graphic by Misbah Kaludi

National Lab Develops Face and Body Recognition Technology at COD

Researchers collected photo and video of volunteers to improve biometric identification systems for national intelligence.
Khadijah Rashid, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Graphic by Misbah Kaludi

Don’t Cross the Picket Line

The president and lead negotiator of College of DuPage Faculty Association weigh in on their reactions to the University of Illinois at Chicago United Faculty’s recent strike along with their expectations for their own negotiations beginning in February.
Sarah Kueking, Managing Editor
January 29, 2023
Graphic by Zainab Imam

Is Your COD Professor Being Wronged?

There’s a good chance you’ve got an adjunct professor, and they aren’t being treated as well as you might hope.
Nick Karmia, Sports Writer
December 12, 2022
Former President Robert Breuder

COD Hopes to End Its $9 Million Legal Battle With Ex-President Breuder

The board of trustees voted to approve a release of claims between the College and the former president, bringing an end to a 7-year legal battle.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
November 13, 2022
Graphic by Zainab Imam

COD Professor Addresses Immigration Misconceptions

Sociology professor Robert Moorehead discusses the fact and fiction of immigration.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Policies on the Midterm Ballot

Policies on the Midterm Ballot

Candidates at the Oct. 24 Voter Expo discussed some of the main political issues that are on the midterm ballot.
Mariyam Syed, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
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