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Bioplastic toys can be made as simple objects that can still be enjoyed, to even more elaborate toys with more material.

[Photo] Can Old Toys Become Sustainable?

Jona Padua, Staff Writer February 21, 2022

Bioplastic toys can be made as simple objects that can still be enjoyed, to even more elaborate toys with more material.

The unexpected way COVID-19 affected one COD student

The unexpected way COVID-19 affected one COD student

Gabriella Gallardo April 19, 2021

Pedro Gamez enjoys watching movies like “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” while hanging out with his friends. He even likes to volunteer at places that help animals. However, like all young...

Honor Society Foundation: Everything you need to know about the organization

Honor Society Foundation: Everything you need to know about the organization

Gabriella Gallardo April 12, 2021

COD student Brenton R. received an acceptance email from the Phi Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, with a disclaimer stating, “COD students sometimes receive emails from Honorsociety.org. This honor society...

How the Autismerica club helps students with autism adjust to college

How the Autismerica club helps students with autism adjust to college

Gabriella Gallardo April 12, 2021

A parent with her son went up to COD Counselor for students with disabilities, Michael Duggan.    Michael Duggan works with all disability groups, including those on the autism spectrum, deaf,...

COD's Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Is...

COD’s Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Is…

Gabriella Gallardo March 23, 2021

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a mission for Girl Scouts to build courage, confidence, and character as an entrepreneur. Girl Scouts range from 5-18 years old (Girls who are five years old must be eligible...

ASEZ (Save the Earth from A to Z) hosts "Words are Mightier than the Sword" panel discussion

ASEZ (Save the Earth from A to Z) hosts “Words are Mightier than the Sword” panel discussion

Gabriella Gallardo March 16, 2021

Summary: ASEZ hosts a panel discussion on the effects of positive words in our lives and promotes practice using positive words.  Words can be an invisible weapon or a tool used to encourage, thank,...

Student Leader 2021 Online Elections

Student Leader 2021 Online Elections

Gabriella Gallardo March 16, 2021

On March 11 the Student Body Election Candidate Forum was hosted online and Moderated by the Student Leadership Council (SLC) Election Commission. The COD student leader election for the positions. T he...

Casa De Amigos hosts "Conversation and Colombia" Event

Casa De Amigos hosts “Conversation and Colombia” Event

Gabriella Gallardo, Special to the Courier March 9, 2021

COVID-19 has disrupted travel for students but not interactions. On March 1st, the Casa De Amigos student club at COD hosted a virtual event inviting two Community College Initiative Programs (CCI) for...

How to get more when filing income taxes

How to get more when filing income taxes

Gabriella Gallardo, Special to the Courier March 9, 2021

Tax season can be daunting and confusing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some top tips college students need to know when filing income taxes for April 15, 2021.    1. Take...

OPINION: Citizen Climate Lobby’s best solution to save the environment and the economy

OPINION: Citizen Climate Lobby’s best solution to save the environment and the economy

Gabriella Gallardo, Special to the Courier February 16, 2021

There is a way to make a climate difference that would help low and middle-income people. There is a way for the country to go “green” without hurting the economy. There is legislation that unites...

How you ended up with too much stuff and how to fix it.

How you ended up with too much stuff and how to fix it.

Gabriella Gallardo, Special to the Courier February 2, 2021

After nearly a year of being cooped up in our houses, and with the vaccination being distributed, now is the perfect time to start cleaning your home. However, what is the best way to clean so things stay...

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