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The piece “Moving On Series” by Madison Brady.

[Photo] The Brain Flower

April 15, 2015

The piece “Moving On Series” by Madison Brady.

The piece “Moving On Series” by Madison Brady.

[Photo] The Brain Flower

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor April 15, 2015

One part of the piece “Unlikely Friendships” by Atiyya Shahab.

Up to Speed

Up to Speed

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor April 8, 2015

A recap of COD sports over spring break Lucas Koprowski Tennis Over the past two weeks, the tennis team has had a successful start to their season being 2-1. Against both Lake County and Sauk County,...

From left: Earl Dowling and College of DuPage President Robert Breuder at a student event March 24.

[Photo] Breuder addresses scrutiny on COD at student event

March 27, 2015

From left: Earl Dowling and College of DuPage President Robert Breuder at a student event March 24.

The Chaparral Men's Tennis Team as of March 19.

Tennis team strives for victory

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor March 25, 2015

The Chaparral men’s tennis team has an interesting season ahead of itself. From the team’s unique roster to its slate of opponents, this group has a journey ahead of them that may lead them to a national...

Danny Simmons going for a forehand shot at practice on March 19.

Danny Simmons going for a forehand shot at practice on March 19.

Omar Escamilla(left), Nancy Svoboda(middle) and Joseph Wozniak(right) at a Board of Trustees meeting at the College of DuPage.

Omar Escamilla(left), Nancy Svoboda(middle) and Joseph Wozniak(right) at a Board of Trustees meeting at the College of DuPage.

Jenna Hampton in the Student Life area on March 20.

[Photo] Q+A With Jenna Hampton

March 25, 2015

Jenna Hampton in the Student Life area on March 20.

A person browsing snapchat in the Student Life Atrium at the College of DuPage on March 23.

[Photo] Inside the story of COD Snaps

March 25, 2015

A person browsing snapchat in the Student Life Atrium at the College of DuPage on March 23.

Hand hovering over the two separate snapchat accounts that College of DuPage students use.

Hand hovering over the two separate snapchat accounts that College of DuPage students use.

A sample ballot for the upcoming elections.

[Photo] Our endorsements for the Board of Trustees

March 25, 2015

A sample ballot for the upcoming elections.

Birbiglia shows off comedy at the MAC

Birbiglia shows off comedy at the MAC

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor March 18, 2015

One of the biggest current comedians to hit the McAninch Arts Center stage, Mike Birbiglia, performed his show “Thank God for Jokes” twice in one night at Belushi Performance Hall. Although successful...

Coach Woldesilassie(left), Eric Greenwell(middle) and Michael Kinfe(right) at practice at the College of DuPage on March 17.

High expectations for track and field

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor March 18, 2015

As the snow melts and the temperature rises, it becomes time for the outdoor season of track and field. Here at the College of DuPage, there are many prospective student athletes that are either on their...

Board of Trustee candidates answer questions in a public forum an the Turner Conference Center in the College of DuPage on March 11.

[Photo] Candidates talk improvements for students at forum

March 18, 2015

Board of Trustee candidates answer questions in a public forum an the Turner Conference Center in the College of DuPage on March 11.

The piece “riverside” at the Pandemonium exhibit at the Cleve Carney Art Gallery on the College of DuPage on March 11.

[Photo] Pandemonium strikes in Cleve Carney

March 18, 2015

The piece “riverside” at the Pandemonium exhibit at the Cleve Carney Art Gallery on the College of DuPage on March 11.

The piece “riverside” at the Pandemonium exhibit at the Cleve Carney Art Gallery on the College of DuPage on March 11.

[Photo] Pandemonium strikes in Cleve Carney

Kelly Wynne, Features Editor March 18, 2015

One of the 23 different prints in the piece “I’m Still Awake” in the Cleve Carney at the College of DuPage on March 11.

Mike Birbiglia motioning during his performance last friday at the Mac theatre.

[Photo] Sleeptalk with Me: a chat with Mike Birbiglia

March 18, 2015

Mike Birbiglia motioning during his performance last friday at the Mac theatre.

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Extra dimensions at Wings

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor March 11, 2015

Third generation painter Harry William Sidebotham II opens the new art exhibit “Paraxial Imaging Properties As Extra Dimensional Viewing” at the College of DuPage’s Wings Student Art Gallery. His...

Chapie cutting the ribbon for the grand reopening of the College of DuPage Bookstore on March 10.

[Photo] Bookstore re-opens to students and faculty

March 11, 2015

Chapie cutting the ribbon for the grand reopening of the College of DuPage Bookstore on March 10.

President Robert Breuder at a college event in March.

[Photo] President Breuder on medical leave

April 28, 2015

President Robert Breuder at a college event in March.

Chaparral Mens Basketball Forward #34 Christian Mathis going for a layup against Rock Valley College at Joliet Junior College on Feb. 28.

Chaparral Mens Basketball Forward #34 Christian Mathis going for a layup against Rock Valley College at Joliet Junior College on Feb. 28.

Chaparral Basketball Guard #12 Anthony Taylor being guarded by Rock Valley College players #22 Jared Mayes and #4 Isaiah Box at Joliet Junior College during the 2015 Region IV Division III Mens Basketball Tournament on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Men's Basketball season ends with early playoff exit

March 4, 2015

Chaparral Basketball Guard #12 Anthony Taylor being guarded by Rock Valley College players #22 Jared Mayes and #4 Isaiah Box at Joliet Junior College during the 2015 Region IV Division III Mens Basketball...

Gadadhara Pandit Dasa giving a seminar for his Conscience Mind series at the College of DuPage from Feb. 25 though Feb 26.

[Photo] “Urban Monk” educates, intrigues campus in exploration of Hinduism

March 4, 2015

Gadadhara Pandit Dasa giving a seminar for his Conscience Mind series at the College of DuPage from Feb. 25 though Feb 26.

The Homeland Security Education Center on the College of DuPage campus on Feb. 23.

[Photo] What's in a name

February 25, 2015

The Homeland Security Education Center on the College of DuPage campus on Feb. 23.

Board of Trustee members Joseph C. Wozniak, Nancy Svoboda and Omar Escamilla listening to public comments at the Feb. 19 Board of Trustees meeting at the College of DuPage.

Board of Trustee members Joseph C. Wozniak, Nancy Svoboda and Omar Escamilla listening to public comments at the Feb. 19 Board of Trustees meeting at the College of DuPage.

Pulsera bracelets that are being sold in the offices of Student Life at the College of DuPage on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Pulsera Project returns to campus

February 25, 2015

Pulsera bracelets that are being sold in the offices of Student Life at the College of DuPage on Feb. 23.

Javier Martines, Chaparral baseball player, at preseason practice at the College of DuPage on Feb. 17.

Javier Martines, Chaparral baseball player, at preseason practice at the College of DuPage on Feb. 17.

Stephanie Torres posing for a candid photo in front of the Student Leadership Council’s office in the College of DuPage on Feb. 13.

Stephanie Torres posing for a candid photo in front of the Student Leadership Council’s office in the College of DuPage on Feb. 13.

A group of students at a Diversity Club meeting at the College of DuPage on Feb. 13.

[Photo] College Diversity Center focuses on black students

February 18, 2015

A group of students at a Diversity Club meeting at the College of DuPage on Feb. 13.

The pieces “Silhouette Glow” by Dee hudson (left) and “Apparition” by Lorae Mundt (right) at the Wings Student Art Gallery in the College of DuPage on Jan. 28. These and many other pieces will be here until Feb. 27, 2015.

[Photo] “Fleeting Moments” showcases camaraderie

Kelly Wynne, Features Editor February 3, 2015

The piece “Roots #15” by Patsy R. Davis at the Wings Student Art Gallery in the College of DuPage on Jan. 28.

President Robert Breuder at the board of trustees meeting at the College of DuPage on Jan. 28, 2015.

[Photo] Student leaders upset by negative coverage

February 4, 2015

President Robert Breuder at the board of trustees meeting at the College of DuPage on Jan. 28, 2015.

The crowd of district 502 citizens at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Student Life area of the College of DuPage on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Trustees reaffirm Breuder’s buyout

Courier Staff January 28, 2015

The crowd of district 502 citizens at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Student Life area of the College of DuPage on Jan. 28.

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Blackhat: Beautiful but Bumpy

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor January 28, 2015

Although cliché and somewhat drawn out, Blackhat is a beautiful film. This flick has its share of ups and downs and a few plot holes, but Blackhat has interesting characters and a strong enough plot to...

Story of Christ, an artwork created by Mantu Chitrakar on display at the Cleve Carney Art Gallery. This piece is being sold for $700.

[Photo] Cleve Carney hosts modern Indian artwork

Kelly Wynne and Lucas Koprowski January 28, 2015

Respect Women, a piece by Anvil Vangad on show at the Cleve Carney Art Gallery. This piece is made of primarily cow dung and water-based color.

These are the shuttles that take students all around campus, found by the College Maintenance Center on Jan. 19.

[Photo] Chaparral Express makes first run around campus (VIDEO)

January 20, 2015

These are the shuttles that take students all around campus, found by the College Maintenance Center on Jan. 19.

Lady Chaparral Basketball players battling to rip the ball out of a harper player at the College of DuPage home court on Jan. 17. The Lady Chaps are on a four game losing streak in the conference.

[Photo] COD endures harsh loss against Harper

January 21, 2015

Lady Chaparral Basketball players battling to rip the ball out of a harper player at the College of DuPage home court on Jan. 17. The Lady Chaps are on a four game losing streak in the conference.

Mike Hunnicut standing in front of one of his more vivid pieces of art displayed in the Wings Gallery at the College of DuPage on Dec. 3rd, 2014.

[Photo] “Chromatic Atmospheres” brightens Wings Gallery

Kelly Wynne, Features Editor December 10, 2014

Mike Hunnicut standing in front of one of his more vivid pieces of art displayed in the Wings Gallery at the College of DuPage on Dec. 3rd, 2014.

An out of order Emergency Call Box off of Park and Tallgrass at the College of DuPage on Dec. 8th, 2014.

[Photo] Campus call boxes used sparingly

December 10, 2014

An out of order Emergency Call Box off of Park and Tallgrass at the College of DuPage on Dec. 8th, 2014.

Olympic Weights at the College of DuPage Fitness Center.

Olympic Weights at the College of DuPage Fitness Center.

Chaparral Basketball player #24 Jonny Woolf taking a free throw after a personal foul at the College of DuPage’s basketball court on Dec. 4, 2014. The chaparrals won the game 84-53.

[Photo] COD earns huge victory over Daley

December 10, 2014

Chaparral Basketball player #24 Jonny Woolf taking a free throw after a personal foul at the College of DuPage’s basketball court on Dec. 4, 2014. The chaparrals won the game 84-53.

COD Cares

[Photo] COD Cares helps students bring cheer

Kelly Wynne, Features Editor December 3, 2014

Chaparral player #35 Madeline Bailie going one-one against Trinity Christian JV player #30 Cali Vink. Bailie played for 27:02 in this game.

Chaparral player #35 Madeline Bailie going one-one against Trinity Christian JV player #30 Cali Vink. Bailie played for 27:02 in this game.

Chaparral player #35 Madeline Bailie pulling a foul out of a post shot on Nov. 18. She had 24 points and 10 rebounds in this game.

[Photo] Lady Chaps win against Trinity Christian

Ben Grote, Sports Editor November 21, 2014

Chaparral player #35 Madeline Bailie pulling a foul out of a post shot on Nov. 18. She had 24 points and 10 rebounds in this game.

Chaparral players #12 Breanna Venson, #41 Lauren Carrol and #43 Kotryna Stamputyte setting pics on their respective players after a free throw at the College of DuPage on Nov. 18. The Chaparrals won the match 63-56.

Chaparral players #12 Breanna Venson, #41 Lauren Carrol and #43 Kotryna Stamputyte setting pics on their respective players after a free throw at the College of DuPage on Nov. 18. The Chaparrals won the...

Chapparal player #12 Breanna Venson setting a pick on Trinity Christian JV player #11 Brianna DeKryger on Nov. 20. Venson played in this game for 18:30.

Chapparal player #12 Breanna Venson setting a pick on Trinity Christian JV player #11 Brianna DeKryger on Nov. 20. Venson played in this game for 18:30.

Melissa Heischberg wearing a Grey Middle Class Kirtle and Gown in a Renaissance fair.

History of Fashion explores Renaissance Design

Lucas Koprowski, Photography Editor November 18, 2014

Whether you enjoy the rich history of textiles, or you want to become more acquainted with the evolution of society’s fashion standards, College of DuPage offers an interesting course on the History...

Livingston Taylor playing his guitar to a full crowd on Nov. 14, 2014. He has played at the Playhouse Theatre in the MAC building on both Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15.

[Photo] Taylor wows MAC audience

Kelly Wynne, Features Editor November 14, 2014

Livingston Taylor passionately playing piano to a comfortable crowd at the Playhouse Theatre in College of DuPage on Nov. 14, 2014.

Lady Chaparral Colleen Honn, No. 32, making a free throw shot after a foul from Oaktons Jazlene Gonzalez, No. 11, on Nov. 8, 2014. In the fourth quarter of the game, Jazlene was fouled out after delivering her fifth foul in the last couple of minutes of the game.

[Photo] Lady Chaps dominate first game of season

Ben Grote, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Lady Chaparral Colleen Honn, No. 32, making a free throw shot after a foul from Oaktons Jazlene Gonzalez, No. 11, on Nov. 8, 2014. In the fourth quarter of the game, Jazlene was fouled out after delivering...

State Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, discusses the midterm elections and LGBT politics with students during a visit on Nov. 7, 2014 at College of DuPage. Harris was the chief sponsor of Illinois’ gay marriage law.

[Photo] State Rep. Harris talks LGBT politics after Republican wave

Joash Mencias, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2014

State Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, discusses the midterm elections and LGBT politics with students during a visit on Nov. 7, 2014 at College of DuPage. Harris was the chief sponsor of Illinois’ gay marriage...

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