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The team in a huddle.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Volleyball Opening Game for COD Invitational

Juan Doñez, Photographer • September 9, 2024

The COD women's volleyball team hosted the COD Invitational on Sept. 5 through Sept. 7. The Chaps fought five games over the three days, each against a different team, and ended with a tournament record...

The team in a huddle.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer’s Fight Against Lake County

Juan Doñez, Photographer • September 9, 2024

COD women's soccer fought hard in their home opener against the Lake County Lancers on Sept. 4. Despite taking 12 shots on goal, the Chaps failed to find a good offensive rhythm and only put away one goal....

The team lining up for the national anthem.

[Photo] Women’s Volleyball Falls Short in COD Invitational

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer • September 9, 2024

Chap greet their opponents before the start of the game.

COD football fans hold "white" and "green" signs after the game.

Photo Gallery: COD Football Earns First Win of the Season

Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner • August 26, 2024

The number one ranked College of DuPage football team opened their season at home against Ellsworth Community College on Aug. 22. As sophomore running back Ernest Temple made a 66-yard touchdown in the...

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[Photo] COD Baseball Places Fourth at NJCAA Division III Baseball World Series

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • June 3, 2024

Players celebrating.

Photo Gallery: NJCAA Region 4 Baseball Tournament Day One and Two

Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner • May 13, 2024

The COD baseball team started their postseason run on May 10 with the first of three games in the NJCAA Regional 4  Tournament against Oakton College. The Chap's defense kept the Owls scoreless until...

Team manager Raquel Procopio dumps water on head softball coach Barry Froehle.

Photo Gallery: COD Softball Claims Region 4 Title

Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner • May 6, 2024

The College of DuPage softball team claimed victory over Harper in two games on May 3 to win the Region 4 Championship for the second consecutive season. With a strong showing from the circle, the Chaparrals...

The COD baseball team celebrates after Filip Milatovic hits a home run.

Photo Gallery: Chaps Baseball Clinches Victory Over Sauk Valley

Juan Doñez, Photographer • May 6, 2024

The College of DuPage baseball team celebrated their sophomore day on May 4 in their final home games of the regular season against Sauk Valley Community College. Before the game, they honored sophomores...

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[Photo] Chaparral Softball Hoists Region 4 Championship for Second Consecutive Season

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 6, 2024

Freshman utility Cadee Baker launches the ball to first base.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Photo Gallery: COD Hosts Annual STEM-CON

Rachel Wagner and Juan Doñez • April 29, 2024

The College of DuPage hosted STEM-CON on April 27 in the Physical Education Center (PEC), the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), and the Technical Education Center (TEC). The public outreach event featured hands-on...

President Brian Caputo works with students to assemble the top portion of the tree sculpture.

Photo Gallery: Water Bottle Project The Final Phase

Juan Doñez, Photogrpher • April 29, 2024

COD Cares finished off their project to find creative ways to upcycle water bottles into a community art installation on April 23. The event was the last event in a triad to bring the COD community together...

COD staff and students gather to collaborate during Phase III of the Water Bottle Art Project.

[Photo] Unite to Upcycle: Finalized Water Bottle Art Project on Display

Areej Khalid, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

COD staff and students gather to collaborate during Phase III of the Water Bottle Art Project.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

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Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

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Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Robert Keldani dribbles ball pass defenders.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Soccer Ties Up Waubonsee

Juan Donez, Photographer • April 22, 2024

The College of DuPage men's soccer team competed against Waubonsee Community College in their spring season game on Saturday, April 20. Freshman Archie Murphy's three-goal hat trick and sophomore Robert...

Archie Murphy takes a penalty shot.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Stuns Waubonsee Community College With Comeback

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer • April 22, 2024

Archie Murphy takes a penalty shot.

Freshman pitcher and outfielder Taylor Gloms throws a pitch.

Photo Gallery: COD Softball Falls to Rock Valley College

Juan Doñez, Photography • April 15, 2024

The College of DuPage women's softball team took on Rock Valley College in a double header on Friday, April 12. In game one the Chaparrals gave up nine unanswered runs to the Golden Eagles and lost 11-25....

COD students paint water bottle interiors for Phase I of the Repurpose Water Bottle Art Project.

[Photo] From Unwanted to Upcycled: COD Cares Hosts Water Bottle Art Project

Areej Khalid, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

Water bottles painted blue sorted out in a cardboard box.

Softball team celebrates together after scoring.

[Photo] COD Softball Suffers Doubleheader Losses Versus Rock Valley College

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer • April 15, 2024

Freshman Julie Leilani Garcia dribbles past defender.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer’s Second Half Rhythm Leads to Win Over Prairie State College

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer • April 15, 2024

Freshman goalkeeper Caitlin Yurkovich sends the ball upfield.

CODM ARCHIE SHOT THEEWAY

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Competes with Indiana Northwest and Kishwaukee in Three-way Contest

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer • April 15, 2024

Freshman Archie Murphy takes a shot towards goal.

Number 32: Joey Vandermeir pitching.

Photo Gallery: Chaps Baseball Take Mixed Win Over Hawks

Juan Donez, Photographer • April 8, 2024

COD faced Harper College in an at-home doubleheader on March 30. The Chaps slaughter-ruled the Hawks in game one, winning 12-2 in six inners. Freshman Mark Mennecke hit a walk-off grand slam to secure...

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