For my first year of higher education, I played video games. I attended Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio and I was on athletic scholarship to competitively play the popular MOBA (Multi-player online...
Four teams of four guys, four balls per match and a whole lot of swagger. At first, COD’s intramural event seemed to resonate off the ultimate Frisbee league that flopped earlier in this semester. Athletic...
Two undefeated units clashed on the court Nov. 15, but only one would leave that way. With the Morton Panthers on the prowl, College of DuPage’s Chaparrals were raring to run against the 4-0 Panthers...
A steady tempo of freezing rain settled over the College of Dupage, brittle cold gnawed at the bones of players and spectators alike, and snow on the ground dissipated to a dangerous slippery slush;...
Look, I know there are a lot of people who still don’t believe esports is a sport. Some people may agree it’s a sport for the sake of argument to appease the growing masses of “E-athletes” and...
The game looked over before it even began. Then it came back to life, twice.
The men's basketball showdown between Oakton and the College of Dupage ushered in the fresh November month with an electric...
“Please be advised that your request is denied because it seeks documents exempt from production.”
This was the reply given to the Courier newspaper after filing a FOIA (Freedom of Information...
Everyone can appreciate a great mascot. From The Chicago Bulls’ Benny the Bull making reverse half court shots to Phillie Phanatic elevating the intrigue into an intense ball game, or the slew of university...
The frigid temperatures chilled the lungs of the runners at the beginning of the Sunset 5k run at COD’s Food Truck Rally. Some bounced about in an attempt to regain the warmth lost in their cloudy...
A proud pair of fuzzy blue ears, a table cluttered with adventurers anxiously awaiting a bouncing die, strategic eyes cunningly deconstructing their opponent's strategy and a fountain of boisterous laughter....
The Kennedy Kings marched across the midwestern plains ontowards their latest target of conquest: The College of Dupage. Undeterred, the Chaps readied to receive them, preparing a daunting defence and...
Julie Benes is neither a traditional student nor a traditional tennis player.
Although more experienced than most students, Benes’ tireless work ethic, openness to new experience, and a...
The destruction caused by Hurricane Florence on the east coast renewed debate about climate change and the role humans play in it. While the scientific community generally agrees human activity is making...
Intramural sports, a glittery, newfangled spirits squad, and a completely reimagined athletic website. These are but a few of the things COD students can expect with recently hired Athletic Director Greg...
In an decisive victory, COD’s football team dismantled White Water in a 39-0 rout Sunday.
Despite the disappointing news of their post season probation, the men showed no signs of remorse as they...
Athletic events and the halls of COD promise the missing element of exuberant green and black uniforms attending them in the near future. The Chaparral’s Spirit Squad hosted its first meeting and unveiled...
COD Tennis strives to embody an upstanding community of mutual support amongst players and staff, but also a competitive spirit with no shortage of player tenacity and perseverance. However, in light...