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The Courier

Catherine Crousore

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer

Content by Catherine Crousore
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College of DuPage Students Elect New Representation for 2025-26

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The College of DuPage has concluded its 2025 Student Leadership Council (SLC) elections, held March 12-13. The election determined one student to serve on the Board of Trustees and six SLC officers for...

COD's manga and graphic novel section, located on the third floor of the library.

College of DuPage Manga Trivia Night Launches Hokusai Exhibit, E-Comic App

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

The College of DuPage (COD) Library will launch its manga exhibit with an afternoon of trivia and refreshments at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the main level library’s Alcove. The event precedes the...

Student Showcases Irish Study Abroad Trip with Art Exhibition at College of DuPage

Student Showcases Irish Study Abroad Trip with Art Exhibition at College of DuPage

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

Second-year College of DuPage (COD) student Elliah Chamberlain’s “A Glimpse of Emerald Isle” transported students into Ireland’s rich landscapes and culture through a cross-cultural art exhibition...

Office of Student Financial Assistance, located in SSC 2280.

Upcoming Financial Aid Changes: How Do They Affect College of DuPage Students?

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Third-year student Tyna Woznica has relied on financial aid from the College of DuPage’s Office of Student Financial Assistance multiple times. Without that help, pursuing higher education becomes much...

Art professor Brad Killam and Michelle Grabner present their work together at the Edna Carlsten Art Gallery.

“Swept Over the Rug” Showcases Art by COD Professor Brad Killam & Michelle Grabner

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

College of DuPage Associate Art Professor Brad Killam has dedicated more than 20 years to teaching the fundamentals of fine arts, particularly drawing and painting. But it’s his acclaimed personal artwork...

Graphic by Bee Bishop

Valentine’s Day Reads that Will Make Your Heart Flutter

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

Ah, love. A fleeting, elusive force that sweeps us off our feet, consumes our hearts and takes on countless forms. It adapts to our circumstances, surprises us when we least expect it and sometimes changes...

COD Votes presents a case study on voters to their peers. (photo courtesy of Stephanie Quirk)

COD Wins National Awards for 2024 Voting Engagement

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Rima Shah, a first-year student at College of DuPage (COD), never imagined she would become an active participant in COD Votes, a political engagement project spearheaded by the Student Leadership Council...

Graphic by Bee Bishop

How COD is Putting Students’ Mental Health First

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Student Lucille Sugarman juggles a full-time course load, her role as a student worker, commitments as a women's soccer player, and participation in multiple extracurricular activities, all while managing...

Student and faculty volunteers with COD Cares take part in event for 'Sleep Out Saturday', hosted on Nov. 2 (photo courtesy of COD Newsroom).

COD Cares: A Domino Effect of Good Deeds

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

In an effort to support families affected by domestic violence, second-year student Marie Johnson launched a donation drive in October 2024 after volunteering at Metropolitan Family Services over the summer....

COD Bookstore Reduces Prices To Aid Students

COD Bookstore Reduces Prices To Aid Students

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This piece has been updated to correct some information about the COD/Follet contract. The original piece had noted the incorrect starting year for the contract. The piece has been updated...

Yellow ribbons displayed around school grounds in celebration of National Veterans and Military Families Month.

Actions Over Words: COD’s Month-Long Tribute to Veterans

Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

In 2012, Larissa Scott signed up to be a part of the United States Navy. After her time serving, she returned home but struggled to adapt to the now unfamiliar environment. She bounced around from job...

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