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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Content by Miguel Contreras III
The Insomniac Special

The Insomniac Special

Miguel Contreras III, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

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...

Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge

Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

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...

Panthers Run Down the Chaparrals; Morton College Womens Basketball Best College of Dupage

Panthers Run Down the Chaparrals; Morton College Women’s Basketball Best College of Dupage

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor December 6, 2018

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...

The Rain Runs Red On The Red Grange Bowl; Lions Maul The Pioneers

The Rain Runs Red On The Red Grange Bowl; Lions Maul The Pioneers

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor December 6, 2018

    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;...

More Than A Video Game

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor November 8, 2018

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...

Owls and Chaparrals Lock Talons; Oakton Narrowly Defeats the College of DuPage

Owls and Chaparrals Lock Talons; Oakton Narrowly Defeats the College of DuPage

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor November 1, 2018

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...

COD Denies FOIA Request For More Information Regarding Athletic Probation

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor October 30, 2018

“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...

The Top 10 Worst Sports Mascots

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor October 22, 2018

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...

People of All Varieties Truck Through the Sunset 5k

People of All Varieties Truck Through the Sunset 5k

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor October 13, 2018

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...

The Golden Age of Board Games

The Golden Age of Board Games

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor October 12, 2018

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....

Chaps Out Last the Kings in Overtime Victory

Chaps Out Last the Kings in Overtime Victory

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 28, 2018

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...

It’s Never too Late to Take Your Shot

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

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...

We Didnt Start The Fire... Or Did We?; Are Humans Making It More Likely for Greater Intensity in Severe Weather Events Like Hurricane Florence?

We Didn’t Start The Fire… Or Did We?; Are Humans Making It More Likely for Greater Intensity in Severe Weather Events Like Hurricane Florence?

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

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...

All questions about the probation have been strategically directed to McVey, the one person at the school who seems incapable of providing answers

It’s Time To Wake Up; Promising Athletic Department Adaptations From New Athletic Director Greg McVey

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 19, 2018

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...

Sundays Slaughter: Chaparrals Run Over the War Hawks

Sundays Slaughter: Chaparrals Run Over the War Hawks

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 19, 2018

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...

Amber Schulz and Adianez Rodriguez

There Will Be Sparkles; COD Spirit Squad Takes Formation

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 19, 2018

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...

From left to right: Coach Jim Bowers; Lucero Bustamante; Pahola Soriano; Rachel Hofstetter; Tamara Kruic; and Julie Benes

There is No Service Without Honor; COD Tennis and Repercussions of Athletic Probation

Miguel Contreras III, Sports Editor September 18, 2018

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...

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