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The Courier

Content by Kimberly Wilson

All High Schools should be Elite

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor April 26, 2019

  Only seven out of 895 enrollment spots were awarded to black students this year at one of New York’s most prestigious public high schools. State officials have since proposed several plans...

Biden will be Biden?

Biden will be Biden?

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor April 15, 2019

  Seven women have accused Joe Biden of unwanted physical contact in the past few weeks. The former vice president has since issued statements responding to the allegations, saying he does not...

Kevin, Have a “Hart”

Kevin, Have a “Hart”

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor February 24, 2019

  The upcoming 2019 Oscars will go without a host for the first time in 30 years. Comedian Kevin Hart was initially set to host the awards show but gave up the role due to the controversy surrounding...

Let’s get Physical!

Let’s get Physical!

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor February 15, 2019

  COD should encourage more students to work out Exercise is vital to our overall well being but is something many college students don’t get enough of. Balancing school work, extra-curricular...

Reading Is A Skill

Reading Is A Skill

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor February 10, 2019

  For many college students, “doing the reading” is often seen as a complete drag and avoided whenever possible. In this current age of technological advances and social media, taking the time...

The Quarter System Quarrel

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor January 27, 2019

The semester calendar, which splits a school year into two to three 15-week terms, is the system most Americans are familiar with. At 71.2 percent according to the National Association of College Stores,...

"Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville.

The Dangers of Free Hate Speech

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor November 16, 2018

  Hate speech has always been prolific in American society. But the recent willingness of prominent figures to unabashedly engage in hateful rhetoric has made it increasingly acceptable. Many...

The Importance of Study Guides

The Importance of Study Guides

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor November 7, 2018

  Studying for a test is one of the most arduous and time-consuming parts of college. Study guides are often given to students as a tool to help alleviate this stress. Not every professor hands...

How Our Phones are Messing with Our Grades

How Our Phones are Messing with Our Grades

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor October 10, 2018

  The image of heads lowered and eyes glued to a cellular phone has become synonymous with millennials and generation Z’s. College students especially have become obsessed with the constant distraction...

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E-Cigs aren’t as safe as you might think

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor September 18, 2018

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared youth vaping an epidemic last week. Over 2 million middle school, high school and college students vape or use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs....

The A.A Degree is worth your “Time”

The A.A Degree is worth your “Time”

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor September 6, 2018

  Obtaining the Associate in Arts (A.A) degree at College of DuPage might take longer than most initially expect, but the overall benefits still make getting the degree a sound decision. Most students...

Working on Campus for the Win!

Working on Campus for the Win!

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor August 30, 2018

A 2015 study conducted by Georgetown University’s center of Education and Workforce found that over 70 percent of college students work while attending college. If you’re looking for a job or to earn...

College of DuPage welcomes new Provost

College of DuPage welcomes new Provost

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor August 30, 2018

Mark Curtis-Chavez has been named College of DuPage’s new provost after a unanimous vote from the College of DuPage Board of Trustees. COD President Ann Rondeau created the position to aid in overall...

Dear Kanye, you’re not helping

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor May 9, 2018

We know Kanye loves to show off, but we never thought he would take it this far. It’s not the first time Kanye West has dominated headlines for some questionable actions. His recent public show of...

A Case for Credit Cards

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor May 1, 2018

Applying for their first credit card is a decision young college students often have to make. Many argue the responsibility of owning a credit card may be too much for them. But in a society that places...

Unpaid Internships can still be beneficial

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor April 27, 2018

Internships are widely considered to be an invaluable opportunity for college students. They can provide students with a first-hand look at the ins and outs of the career they’re pursuing. A paid...

Why we didn’t ‘Walkout’

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor March 21, 2018

The National School Walkout on March 14 saw thousands of high school and college students across the country advocate for stricter gun control laws. Specifically, some of the measures students took to...

Bad News for Student Loan Borrowers

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor November 16, 2017

  The recent tax plan announced by the GOP would, if passed, have some serious drawbacks for students trying to pay for higher education. The new bill would get rid of the student loan interest...

Opinions Editor for the Courier Student Newspaper

Meet your Opinion Editor!

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor November 1, 2017

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one Ikea item with you, what would you bring? Hmm, that’s a toughie since I don’t shop there that much. Does Ikea sell matches? What’s...

White Supreme-ish?

White Supreme-ish?

Kimberly Wilson, Opinion Editor September 20, 2017

  When sports journalist and ESPN host Jemele Hill tweeted in response to a fan on Sept. 11 that President Donald Trump “is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself [with] other...

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