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Juan Doñez

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The new students hanging out.

Photo Gallery: College of DuPage Kicks Off New Student Orientation

Juan Doñez, Photographer August 18, 2025

Between Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, the College of DuPage hosted their annual New Student Orientation for the incoming students for the 2025-26 school year. Students participated in workshops, visited free food...

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“Donkey Kong Bananza” Goes Bananas (in a Good Way)

Juan Doñez, Photographer August 4, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 was released back in June, and while it sparked some controversy due to the high price tag, it turned out to be one of the fastest-selling video game consoles in history. During this...

Photos by Juan Doñez

DuPage Forest Preserves Can Help You Relax and Enjoy Life

Juan Donez, Photographer July 21, 2025

If you ever feel like you are stressed out by the chaos of life, DuPage County’s forest preserves are a great place to relax and just enjoy yourself in peace. Many of them have extra activities like...

Fireworks show.

Photo Gallery: Fireworks Light Up the Night in Warrenville

Juan Doñez, Photographer July 7, 2025

All over Chicagoland's suburbs, Independence Day celebrations were in full swing, with towns and cities having parades, festivals, concerts and of course fireworks. Warrenville started the show at 9:15...

One Year Away: 2026 FIFA’s Men World Cup June Qualifiers

One Year Away: 2026 FIFA’s Men World Cup June Qualifiers

Juan Doñez, Photographer June 23, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a year away, and with seven countries already qualified, the June International Window has confirmed six more countries for their spot next summer. The countries that...

The hall of fame inductees pose for a portrait. (From left to right: Bethany Ester Atchinson, Kris Morton Holquist, George Hawthorne, Deb DiMatteo, and Gar Simers).

Photo Gallery: College of DuPage Holds Ceremony Honoring Six Athletes and Coaches

Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner June 9, 2025

On Saturday June 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lisle, the College of Dupage honored six past coaches and athletics for their accomplishments on and off the field as they are inducted into the...

Freshman infielder Cullen Kleinsasser hits the ball.

Photo Gallery: College of DuPage baseball Finishes Season at Region IV Tournament

Rachel Wagner and Juan Doñez May 12, 2025

The College of DuPage men’s baseball team played their last home game of the season against Oakton College on May 8 in the Region IV tournament. Despite pitcher Jason Sullivan’s effort of not allowing...

Number 6, Matthew Betancourt about to throw the ball to first.

Photo Gallery: DuPage Baseball Loses A Valiant Attempt at a Comeback

Juan Doñez, Photographer May 5, 2025

The Chaps played against Prairie State College (23-23) on April 30 for the last home game of the season and to honor the sophomores.  The first three innings were quick with no runs scored, but then...

Number 6, Taylor Gloms swinging.

Photo Gallery: DuPage Softball Loses Doubleheader Against Bobcats

Juan Doñez, Photographer April 28, 2025

The Chaparrals played against Bryant & Stratton College (24-12) on April 22 for a doubleheader. In the first game, Bobcats had the lead for a majority of the game, until DuPage had the bases loaded,...

An artist booth with workers in cosplay.

Photo Gallery: College of DuPage Welcomes CODCON Back for Another Year

Juan Doñez, Photographer April 28, 2025

Over the weekend between April 18 to the 20, College of Dupage hosted their annual gaming convention, sponsored by the COD Anime & Cosplay Club and the Sci-FI Fantasy & Gaming Club. This is the...

The Final Countdown: 2026 Men’s World Cup March Qualifiers

The Final Countdown: 2026 Men’s World Cup March Qualifiers

Juan Doñez, Photographer April 14, 2025

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is only a year away, and 48 countries will compete to win soccer’s most important tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But before the World Cup can begin,...

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