College of DuPage recently graced the front page of Chicago Tribune with yet another scandal. The article dug deep into costs spent by top-level administrators, particularly those of President Robert Breuder,...
This past week, the Internet blew up with frustration over a picture of a dress. I’m sure you all know exactly which one I’m talking about. Was it white and gold? Blue and black? Apparently science...
College of DuPage offers a variety of associate degrees. It can be easy to overlook the fact that, yes, you must choose one, or a few if you qualify for multiple. Many students find themselves picking...
Over the past few months, College of DuPage has witnessed a rather unusual set of events. In case you missed it, our college president, Robert Breuder, is set to retire in early 2016. This came along with...
Chicagoland-based funk/rock band Walsher Clemons may be one to watch out for. Working their way up the Chicago music scene, the six-man band has just cut their first album and is prepared to take their...
The Pulsera Project has made its way back to campus, this time bigger than ever.
The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that connects Nicaraguan children with the world in hopes for providing...
Finding balance and composure in life can be a difficult task in college. It may seem that everyone surrounding you is overwhelmed or being pulled in all directions. Hustle and bustle can be distracting,...
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I was excited to see “Cake,” partially because of my love for Jennifer Aniston, but also because of the emotionally raw concept portrayed in the trailers. When I left the theater, I...
Don’t get me wrong; I absolutely love Valentine’s Day. Sure, it’s a major Hallmark holiday, but it’s all about being kind and loving one another, and that’s what I’m about.
This year I’m...
Look no further than the MAC for endless entertainment this season. Whether it’s a comedy show or a circus, the MAC brings the perfect variety, easily pleasing any type of audience. The Courier has put...
The College of DuPage art department has a knack for bringing people together and the current Wings Gallery exhibit shows this first hand. “Fleeting Moments” is made up of photography by five female...
Alter Ego Productions Producer Rob Kletsy has taken the initiative to bring back Battle of the Bands in hopes of creating a sense of community among College of DuPage musicians.
Past battles have been...
When Ray Schlosser began his stars and galaxies course last semester, he was unaware that it would shape his, as well as College of DuPage’s future. In the class, Schlosser fostered his love for...
The Cleve Carney Art Gallery unveiled “Traditions in Transition: Contemporary Art of India” on Jan. 22. The exhibit features pieces by 10 artists, all focused on preserving Indian tradition while...
Let’s talk about “The Interview.” Chances are, over winter break you paid little attention to current events around you, but caught wind of the international conflict sparked by the...
Between nursing multiple injuries, preparing for her audition at Juilliard, and planning to spend a pilot season in Los Angeles, College of DuPage student Casimere Jollette has a non-traditional...
Country music legend Clink Black took the MAC stage on Dec. 12 to showcase a set of his original compositions. A mix of songs from his previous albums were combined with a few of his own Christmas songs...
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The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and with that comes the release of hundreds of classic Christmas songs covered...
The Glen Ellyn Aikido Club, one of College of DuPage’s longest standing groups, is celebrating 40 years of bringing harmony to COD’s campus.
When the club began in the early 1970s, meetings were...
As the weather turns colder and the days get bleak, look no further than the Wings Gallery to add a pop of color to your day. “Chromatic Atmospheres” by Mike Hunnicutt opened Dec. 3 featuring...
College is a stressful time for students of all academic levels. Lack of sleep and little time for non-academic endeavors are common side effects, leading to irritable personalities and habitual lifestyles....
The season of giving is here, and one way that is sure to brighten your holidays is giving back. The stress of buying last minute gifts for your family and friends may be overwhelming, but doing something...
College of DuPage’s Advocacy in Human Services 1170 class has set out to tackle the ever-growing problem on sexual assault in their 2014 fall advocacy project. The class has taken the name “Don’t...
College of DuPage’s nonprofit art group, IArtists, took their talents to the heart of their inspiration. The group opened their two-month art show at the Gravier Studio Gallery in New Orleans on Nov....
In the modern day fight for feminism, some supporters of feminism have begun to pull ammunition from any topic in reach. From disrespectful catcalling, to a woman’s household role, empty arguments are...
The lanterns of the Playhouse Theater gleamed as Livingston Taylor played his acoustic set at the first Club MAC concert of the season on Nov. 14. As Taylor wrapped up his performance, audience members...
CBS fall premiere “Stalker” has been given the go to air an entire first season, with good reason. Similar to a division of “Law and Order,” the show focuses specifically on stalking cases and...
Now that the weather is turning colder and midterms are finally over, you might finally have time for that lazy day you’ve been waiting for. The Courier has put together a list of binge-worthy TV shows...
With the Soundcloud release of “Medicine” on Oct. 30, British pop-rock band The 1975 has proven they are capable of more meaningful melodies while staying true to their signature sound. The single...
Glen Ellyn special abilities recreation center, Kaitlin’s Hideout, has partnered with We Are Lions, a company based on selling the artwork of those with disabilities, in hopes of raising funding...
It’s unbelievably common to hear song lyrics and movie references about wanting to fly. I have never found this particularity relatable as I have never felt the need to defy gravity, but when the opportunity...
With the release of her fifth album, “1989,” Taylor Swift has completely crossed the threshold to pop music and has done it with precise artistic vision, although she risks losing her...
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I have always wondered why there isn’t a large selection of Halloween music, or at least why the existing isn’t as hyped...
The Wings Student Art Gallery serves as a temporary home for student artwork year-round. The small exhibit space in the Student Services Center has seen many collections come and go, but its current...
Sara has developed an obsession. Her fairly new boyfriend has been found dead, and she believes she can piece together the clues well enough to find the truth. With help from the MAC audience, she can....
I have to admit right off the bat; I was a giant Jonas Brothers fan. I was in middle school at the height of their career, so I basically worshiped them. Nick was always my favorite brother, maybe...
Every college student has taken a class that they aren’t too keen on. We have all camped out in four-hour lectures and felt as if pausing time couldn’t make the clock go any slower. Yik Yak is a new...
It is common for students to take business classes in hopes of someday starting a company, but College of DuPage student Jenaro Yasit Terrazas has already found the motivation to start his own clothing...
Every college student knows that they will come to face obstacles in their time at school. Some may be big, some may be small, and no two people will have the same experiences.
Karli Johnson,...
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Indie rock artist Hozier has proven himself to be a large, if not the biggest, competitor in alternative music with the release of his self-titled...
A few years ago, Karli Johnson was just a college student at Northern Illinois University. That is, a college student who had been part of a school shooting, had aided her friend through...
Niykee Heaton has proven she can run with the big dogs with the release of her long awaited EP “Bad Intentions.” The Chicago YouTube star was discovered when her covers of popular rap songs began to...
Over the past week I have given up my time and dignity to try out media-crazed dating app Tinder. If you have not heard about the app by now, you probably live under a rock. It is not uncommon to see Tinder...
Fox’s new reality show “Utopia” turned a good concept into trashy television within the first 20 minutes of the pilot episode. The show is designed to document 14 individuals spending one year to...
To some current students, hearing 1975 reminds them of nothing but an alternative rock band, but to many College of DuPage alumni, 1975 was a part of their youth.
This week marks the first homecoming...
Over the past few years, makeup trial company “Birchbox” has made finding new cosmetic products a breeze, but competition may cut the company’s life short. Similar website “Ipsy,” launched two...
One thing is for sure; there isn’t a girl in the rap and R&B industry that sounds like Jhene Aiko. Her gentle sound is not much of a rapper’s voice. Aiko sings more than raps, yet has a hip-hop...
COD alum Laura Pekarik and sister Kathryn have combined their love of charity and baking to create a business based on helping others.
Pekarik and her employees recently teamed up with COD Cares and...
College of DuPage art professor Jennifer Hereth has spent her life making artwork that speaks to people and has inspired her students to do the same. Hereth has found inspiration in tragedies...
Over the past month, a new invention has been brought to light and publicized in the media. Four North Carolina State University students, Ankesh Madan, Stephen Gray, Tasso Von Windheim, and Tyler Confrey-Maloney,...
Somewhere along the line, Lollapalooza has become somewhere to guard yourself from your surroundings, rather than relax and enjoy a weekend of good music.
Lollapalooza, to college students,...
Chances are, you have heard Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” on a radio station within the past few weeks since her worldwide release on Aug. 18.
The former country and now pop star also took...
Beachy pop superstar Colbie Caillat, accompanied by opening act Alex and Sierra, wowed the audience with a nearly two hour long set on Aug. 29 at College of DuPage's MAC. Caillat performed a range of songs...