To spread the holiday spirit of giving, the College of DuPage has fostered an atmosphere of camaraderie by inviting the public to create blankets for those served by the COD Fuel Pantry.  This past...

For college students whose minds are in a frenzy from deadlines, creative blocks, and everyday stress, “Black Sands” offers a comforting escape that blends funky beats and lush soundscapes, ideal for...

During the video game crash of 1983, marked by market saturation and poor-quality products, the arcade was declared dead—until Chicago-based Midway Games came and changed that.  Now, visitors to...

For months now our nation’s knowledge has been under attack from malicious hackers who have shut down whole databases for ransom. The most recent was the Oct. 8 hacks on archive.org, but there have also...

When artist Millicent Kennedy’s textile class instructor introduced them to sewing objects into quilts, they were taken by the idea. It wasn’t just the act of sewing objects into quilts that captivated...

For Antonio Ramirez, associate professor of history at Elgin Community College, his most prized possession is an eight-hour long audio CD of his late Mexican grandfather telling his life story. Ramirez...

Have you ever scrolled on YouTube or Spotify and saw recommendations for “study beats,” “lofi beats,” or any similar “focus booster”? Music marketed as “beats to study to,” especially particular...

Noted for its unique fusion of syncopated drumming, atmospheric synths and jazz-style instrumentation, the album “Second Sun” by musician and record producer Calibre remains a staple example of the...

Originally a biology student in college, Dr. Dimple Patel, at first, did not initially reflect on mental health let alone expect to dedicate her life and career to mental health awareness. Her current...

You may recall units and lessons on media literacy from your English classes, which discussed concepts such as detecting bias and evaluating sources. Now with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on...

For centuries, humans around the globe have used natural remedies to cure various ailments, including herbs, supplements and massage therapy. In today’s world of advanced mainstream medicine, do such...

Picture yourself walking in an interesting convention, perhaps a comic con or anime convention, and passing by uniquely dressed attendees who somehow look so familiar. When taking a closer look at them,...

Imagine if the Library of Alexandria were burned down in our modern day once again— all its written works, references and art forms from across history lost to time, never to be documented or viewed...

You gasp at your recent bank statement. You didn’t expect your gas, food and other costs would take up so much of your balance within such a narrow timeframe. You are trying to save up for future expenses,...

Noted for its immersive gameplay, memorable soundtrack, and excellent worldbuilding, “The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past” remains a fan favorite among the series’ 2-D entries, even after three...

Captivating visuals of historical figures and incidents symbolizing freedom and equality were displayed on the large projectors in accompaniment with audio over speakers about Black American history as...

Demonstraters protest for a ceasefire at Michigan Avenue on Oct. 21.

Large, tall windows are a popular trend in modern city architecture, creating rooms that feel spacious and calming. But did you know that such windows pose a serious hazard to migrating birds across the...

An abstract, elegant arrangement of colorful spirals adorned the cylindrical base of the upcycled fixture organized by COD Cares. Hands and plastic ribbons united at Phase III of the Water Bottle Art Project...

In commemoration of Earth Day, COD Cares is preparing a ribbon-like fixture for display on campus by the COD greenhouse, except the ribbons are not made from fabric— they are made from plastic.  This...

Approximately 79% of all plastic that has ever been made remains in landfills to this day. Plastic water bottles, a major pollutant, are constantly found strewn in natural habitats and dumped in the ocean,...

Consider purchasing just about any novel in the modern day and you will find it available in a variety of formats: a physical copy, a narrated audio, or a digital copy you can read from a mobile device. Do...

We often think of art and science as remotely different disciplines. Artist and designer Chris Sancomb fuse the two harmoniously in ways that allow people to learn and interact with abstract scientific...

Recently, the BBC has published two articles, one of which contains the headline “Ukraine war: Baby killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv hotel” and the other article titled “Hind Rajab, 6, found dead...

While looking for ideas regarding new relaxing activities to do before bed via the internet, I came across a manga adaptation of the classic video game “Zelda: Ocarina of Time” written and illustrated...

The calming piano notes and drums of experimental beat jazz music welcomed and soothed attendees who picked up brushes, gathered paint on paper plates and collectively painted on large canvases against...

Intricate drumming, energetic dances and messages of resilience took center stage at this year’s Black History Month Opening Celebration at COD’s Atrium in the SSC. Attendees clapped in organized patterns...

When COD students or faculty members are asked about President Brian Caputo’s leadership style, their answers share one aspect in common: the recollection of his evident care and compassion for the COD...

As his presidency nears its conclusion in the coming months, Brian Caputo reflects on his work as President of COD in the past five and a half years, the experiences that defined his contributions, and...

​​If you have ever played the video game “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” you likely vividly remember the memorable— and sometimes emotional— songs that accompanied you as you journeyed...

Have you ever attended a gathering in which you were purposefully served significantly less food compared to other guests? This is exactly what occurred at College of DuPage’s Oxfam Hunger Banquet...

Entrance to COD Discussion Panel

Be honest: have you ever visited ChatGPT, ChatSonic or a similar website to assist with your homework assignment? The capabilities of such sites surely make such consultations tempting. For over a...