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A Frida Kahlo cake designed by the Culinary students.

A Frida Kahlo cake designed by the Culinary students.

A replica of one of Frida Kahlo's iconic dresses, made by COD Fashion Studies Students.

[Photo] Cleve Carney Gallery expansion approved ahead of Frida Kahlo 2020 exhibition.

January 23, 2019

A replica of one of Frida Kahlo's iconic dresses, made by COD Fashion Studies Students.

Rascal the Border Collie

[Photo] Pet Therapy comes to the Health and Science Center

November 15, 2018

Rascal the Border Collie

Hoss, the Great Dane.

Hoss, the Great Dane.

Buddy and Olivia Janickas

Buddy and Olivia Janickas

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs at the celebration of the upcoming Frida Kahlo exhibit, coming to COD in the summer of 2020.

[Photo] Diana Martinez continues success with the MAC

Alison Pfaff, Managing Editor May 22, 2019

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs at the celebration of the upcoming Frida Kahlo exhibit, coming to COD in the summer of 2020.

Alter Ego Presents: Paint and Mocktails

Alter Ego Presents: Paint and Mocktails

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor November 8, 2018

Jack Torrance Funko Pop figure

How “The Shining” Sparked my Love of Film

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor October 24, 2018

One of my favorite movies of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” from 1980, was the spark that lit my love of movies. After watching it in my Film as Literature class in high school, I was...

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[Photo] The Rocky Horror Picture Show vs. Trump’s America

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter October 24, 2018

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Nutella Café Review

Nutella Café Review

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor October 10, 2018

Located at 189 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, the Nutella Café has lived up to its hype. Since its opening in 2017, I have wanted to check out the cafe centered around the popular chocolate hazelnut spread....

COD Professor of Physics Alexandra Bennett worked at Fermilab, and Europe’s CERN’s Compact Muon Solenoid, one of the detectors along the Large Hadron Collider

[Photo] Challenging gender inequality in the world of physics

October 11, 2018

COD Professor of Physics Alexandra Bennett worked at Fermilab, and Europe’s CERN’s Compact Muon Solenoid, one of the detectors along the Large Hadron Collider

Fighter: How Domestic Violence Fueled her Advocacy

Fighter: How Domestic Violence Fueled her Advocacy

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor October 2, 2018

As her boyfriend’s hands clamped down on her neck, Meggie Hernandez-Zayas started to see spots. At the same time, her thoughts became clear. One of two things was true. She’d never leave the Glen Ellyn...

All questions about the probation have been strategically directed to McVey, the one person at the school who seems incapable of providing answers

[Photo] It's Time To Wake Up; Promising Athletic Department Adaptations From New Athletic Director Greg McVey

September 19, 2018

All questions about the probation have been strategically directed to McVey, the one person at the school who seems incapable of providing answers

College of DuPage athletic teams put on probation by the NJCAA

College of DuPage athletic teams put on probation by the NJCAA

Reanna Comiso, Tessa Morton, and Alison Pfaff August 31, 2018

College of DuPage athletic teams for the 2018-2019 school year have been put on athletic probation by the National Junior College Athletic Association. As a result, COD teams are able to play their regular...

NSO Recap: Photo Gallery

NSO Recap: Photo Gallery

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor August 21, 2018

From August 7-9, 1,050 new students and their families flocked to New Student Orientation (NSO) to learn more about life as a COD student. Orientation Leaders and Team Leads engaged students in various...

Book Review: 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas

Book Review: ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor July 18, 2018

"The Hate U Give," the critically acclaimed debut novel by Angie Thomas, has earned quite the attention during the past year. Rightfully so, "THUG" was an impactful work of fiction inspired by the Black...

Deanne Mazzochi, COD's Board Chairman, at a Board of Trustees meeting in April 2018

[Photo] Board of Trustees Vote to Increase Tuition for Online Courses

July 3, 2018

Deanne Mazzochi, COD's Board Chairman, at a Board of Trustees meeting in April 2018

Board Chairman Deanne Mazzochi, Vice Board Chairman Frank Napolitano and Student Trustee Sonia Paul in a monthly Board of Trustees meeting in April 2018.

[Photo] Board of Trustees approve raise for Nonunion Adjunct Faculty

August 8, 2018

Board Chairman Deanne Mazzochi, Vice Board Chairman Frank Napolitano and Student Trustee Sonia Paul in a monthly Board of Trustees meeting in April 2018.

Board of Trustees meeting.

Board of Trustees meeting.

The Prairie in June: A walk through the Russell R. Kirt Prairie

The Prairie in June: A walk through the Russell R. Kirt Prairie

Alison Pfaff, Head Photo Editor June 24, 2018

For more information on COD's Russel R. Kirt Prairie, as well as dates for summer tours, click here.  

Movie Review: Ocean's 8

Movie Review: Ocean’s 8

Alison Pfaff, Assistant Photo Editor June 18, 2018

With a star-studded, primarily female cast, Ocean’s 8 starring Sandra Bullock, as well as many other familiar faces, was a fun and typical heist movie. Going into the theater, I knew what to expect:...

Deanne Mazzochi (7th from left) along with members of the board of trustees, COD President Ann Rondeau and family members of Student Trustee Sonia Paul

[Photo] Mazzochi re-elected chairwoman of the board of trustees

April 24, 2018

Deanne Mazzochi (7th from left) along with members of the board of trustees, COD President Ann Rondeau and family members of Student Trustee Sonia Paul

Peach Carr, Season 8 Project Runway contestant mentored students at the Maker Market on April 11.

Maker Market gives students business exposure

Alison Pfaff, Assistant Photo Editor April 18, 2018

Twenty-seven student entrepreneurs showed off their products at the Maker Market at College of DuPage (COD) on April 11 in the SSC Atrium. hosted by the E2 Emerging Entrepreneurs program, the events special...

Trustee Dan Markwell and Student Trustee Anthony Walker at Thursday's BOT meeting

[Photo] Tuition to increase after a three-year freeze

March 20, 2018

Trustee Dan Markwell and Student Trustee Anthony Walker at Thursday's BOT meeting

Meet your Assistant Photo Editor!

Meet your Assistant Photo Editor!

Alison Pfaff, Assistant Photo Editor March 15, 2018

Apollo Live: Student Talent Competition

Apollo Live: Student Talent Competition

Alison Pfaff, Assistant Photo Editor March 15, 2018

For the third year, Apollo Live, College of DuPage’s talent contest showcased an array of student performers from dance to heavy metal guitar solos. Ten student acts performed in the Belushi Theater...

Juan Garcia during his presentation at COD

[Photo] Immigration activist talks about DACA at COD

March 13, 2018

Juan Garcia during his presentation at COD

Professor and Program Coordinator Sally Fairbank

Professor and Program Coordinator Sally Fairbank

Professor and Program Coordinator Sally Fairbanks

Professor and Program Coordinator Sally Fairbanks

COD Police Chief Joseph Mullin

[Photo] What COD is doing to guard against a mass shooting tragedy

February 27, 2018

COD Police Chief Joseph Mullin

SLC President Safia Khan

[Photo] Q+A: A chat with the president of the SLC

Vandy Manyeh, News Editor February 20, 2018

Pulseras and bracelets are on sale to help Nicaraguan artists

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