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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Official Poster for the Super Mario Bros. Movie

From Pixels to the Big Screen: Unraveling “The Super Mario Bros. Movie

A brief review of one of our favorite video game icons making it to theaters worldwide.
Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor
June 5, 2023
Devin Oommen Signing off: A Farewell Note

Devin Oommen Signing off: A Farewell Note

Staff reporter Devin Oommen gives readers and coworkers a goodbye note.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
“Greenberg:” How Staying in the Past Hurts the Present

“Greenberg:” How Staying in the Past Hurts the Present

Nuanced performances and moving writing turns “Greenberg” into a portrait of a man holding onto his past.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
Photo of Sarah Kueking taken by Adam Sana.

Adieu to the Best Newspaper Staff I’ve Ever Been a Part Of

The Managing Editor of the Courier from September 2022 to May 2023 says farewell to the staff and audience she has grown to love.
Sarah Kueking, Managing Editor
May 15, 2023
“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame

“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame

Despite on-the-nose dialogue and visual presentation, the moral development in “Hunger” makes it worth a watch.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Remains a Great and Conflicted Romance

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Remains a Great and Conflicted Romance

“Eternal Sunshine's” clever, pessimistic script is brought to life by detailed visuals, a couple great performances and a melancholy soundtrack.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
The MAC Presents: An Afternoon With David Sedaris

The MAC Presents: An Afternoon With David Sedaris

On April 23, Sedaris graced College Of DuPage’s MAC with his observant, driven, self-depreciative humor.
Antonio Llanos , Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS - “ALVVAYS”

Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS – “ALVVAYS”

ALVVAYS solidifies a strong introduction capitalizing on modernizing classic sounds and pushing the envelope in regards to conventional pop
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Official album art

Killer Cuts: boygenius is Back With “the record”

After a 5-year hiatus, the indie supergroup returns with their latest album, a prime example of collaborative artistry.
Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Official cover art of Norton Critical Edition of Ethan Frome.

The Intricacies of “Ethan Frome”

In her novel “Ethan Frome,” Edith Wharton crafts a work with realistic characters, a complex plot and hidden themes that make the short book a worthwhile read.
Sarah Kueking, Managing Editor
April 24, 2023
“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life

“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life

“Little Miss Sunshine” is inspirational in its disappointment, giving us a new view on life and its challenges.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Graphic by Mariyam Syed

Burdens and Bounties in the “Beautiful Country”: Book Review

The 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Country,” tells the story of author Qian Julie Wang as she navigated her childhood in New York City as an illegal immigrant.
Mariyam Syed, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
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