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The Courier

Emily Peña

Emily Peña, Staff writer

Content by Emily Pena
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Callisto’s Cradle Helps Fight Food Insecurity In Naperville

Emily Peña, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

A few years ago, Sapphire Callisto didn’t know where their next meal would come from. Now, they spend their days making sure others don’t have to wonder the same. The food stand, known as Callisto’s...

Through Art, COD Awakenings Project Connects Recovery and Community

Through Art, COD Awakenings Project Connects Recovery and Community

Emily Pena, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

Each painting in the Awakenings Project’s art exhibition speaks to healing, reflection and hope. Among them hangs a self-portrait made by faculty adviser Bruce Sewick’s late daughter, a former College...

Provided by Margo Matthew.

DuPage Community Sleep Out to Spotlight Homelessness

Emily Pena, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Sleep Out Saturday, an annual event hosted by Bridge Communities to raise awareness and funds for families experiencing homelessness, will bring DuPage County residents together on Nov. 1 at College of...

Photo provided by Linda Kozlowski.

COD Fuel Pantry Sees Spike in Visits Amid Federal Policy Changes

Emily Pena, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

The College of DuPage (COD)’s Fuel Pantry recently released its quarterly Food Security initiative report, showing a surge in student use following major cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Photo provided by Rima Shah.

COD Clubs Collaborate for Fall Bazaar Fundraiser

Emily Pena, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

College of DuPage (COD) students are preparing for this year’s Fall Bazaar to raise funds for Gaza and will collaborate with several campus clubs for a shared cause. The bazaar will be on Oct. 29,...

Graphic by Emily Ziajor

“El Apagón” Doesn’t Hide the Exploitation of Latin America

Emily Peña, Staff Writer October 13, 2025

An overwhelming sense of euphoria captivates all those who listen to stop and allow the beat to guide them. “El Apagón,” Bad Bunny’s 2022 hit song, blasts at 118 BPM, giving the false impression...

Political Post Sparks Local Controversy for Glen Ellyn Pizzeria Owner

Political Post Sparks Local Controversy for Glen Ellyn Pizzeria Owner

Emily Pena, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

A Facebook post made on Sept. 12 by the Pie Life Pizzeria owner, Joe Smith, following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparked backlash in Wheaton and prompted a public response from the...

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