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The Courier

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer

Content by Mariana Quezada
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Killer Cuts: boygenius is Back With “the record”

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer April 24, 2023
After a 5-year hiatus, the indie supergroup returns with their latest album, a prime example of collaborative artistry.
Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

Behind The Scenes with the MAC’s “The Uninvited”

Mariana Quezada and Antonio Llanos April 10, 2023
A discussion with the production crew takes us through the process of bringing audiences a thrilling story with haunting ambiance.
Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

Free the Food: Crisis at COD

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer April 5, 2023
An ongoing lack of later food options at COD, and what it means for the community.
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The Performance That Redefined a Student Production

Mariana Quezada and Antonio Llanos March 20, 2023
From the pages of a novel to the pages of a script, director Daniel Millhouse spearheaded The MAC’s newest play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime,” to a beautifully fleshed out student performance that left audience members begging for more.
Andy Warhol is Coming to Town

Andy Warhol is Coming to Town

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer March 6, 2023
The MAC organized a fun sneak peek for the upcoming Andy Warhol art exhibition.
Race Problem in Judicial System

Race Problem in Judicial System

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer February 27, 2023
Judge Tan Ikram visited COD to discuss diversity in the courtroom and why it matters.
Thomas Armstrong. Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

Lessons from a Freedom Rider

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer February 20, 2023
As part of COD’s Black History Month events, students and faculty alike had the honor to listen to Thomas Armstrong, a freedom rider and civil rights activist.
Guest speaker Larry McClellan. Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

History in Your Backyard

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer February 13, 2023
As part of COD’s events for Black History Month, guest speaker Larry McClellan discussed freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois.
Newsstand depicting different headlines: "Counted days," "Faces of Violence," "Police and Military Alerted."

Peru Is Destroying Itself

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer February 6, 2023
Over winter break, I visited my native country and saw firsthand the ongoing political conflict.
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Yearly Oscars Fiasco

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer January 30, 2023
This year’s Oscar nominations were surprising, prompting a question on fairness.
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Wednesday’s Child is Not All Woe

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer December 5, 2022

It's definitely Tim Burton and it's definitely Netflix. It's also, definitely, Wednesday Addams, with a more modern twist.  In October 2020, it was announced Burton was to create a TV adaptation about...

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Bring Your Scrooge to COD’s A Christmas Carol

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer November 21, 2022
Enjoy a heartwarming play to get into the holiday spirit with COD’s “A Christmas Carol”.
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Taylor Swift’s Sleepless “Midnights” Shines Bright

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer October 31, 2022
On her latest release, Taylor Swift welcomes listeners to her after hours world at an intersection of something new and her classic sound.
Ti West’s New X-hilarating Halloween Movies

Ti West’s New X-hilarating Halloween Movies

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer October 24, 2022
Watch new horror movies “Pearl” and “X” to ensure an X-traordinary Halloween night.
Harry Styles' Love on Tour, Night 3

Harry Styles Lights Up Chicago

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer October 17, 2022
After rescheduling his first concert in Chicago, Harry Styles performs an explosive show on night 3, a 10/10.
Photo by Elizabeth Barbosa

Distinguished Alumni: Inspirational words from Lamorne Morris

Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer September 26, 2022

“I honestly thought this was a joke.” COD alumnus Lamorne Morris explains to me, referring to the “Distinguished Alumni Awards” where he was recognized Sept. 18th at the McAninch Center for...

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