Remic Ensweiler was hired as the new manager of the Russell R. Kirt Prairie in an attempt to mend the rocky relationship between the natural area and College of DuPage. While he has only been here a short...

When I think people can’t surprise me anymore, they get unreasonably upset about a coffee cup. Starbucks released its election week cup last Tuesday. It features over 100 people all drawn together...

Election day is one of the most important days in the United States. When you consider the fact that it determines who will be our President for the next four years, it seems like a no- brainer that we...

What was once a quiet project created to funnel crude oil under a large chunk of the US has now become the hot social justice topic of the past two months. The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)  has been...

For as long as I can remember, fluoride has been pushed on me as a way to keep my teeth healthy and clean. Now, however, I avoid it like the plague. After years of serious teeth issues, avoiding this chemical...

The two-party system has killed the purpose of a democratically elected president. The presidential election system was initially put in place to keep our country free of dictators and tyrants. Yet through...

While I anticipated Phantogram’s album new album “Three” to be the highlight of my year, the alternative duo left me wanting something from them that I fear they will never find.   These...

Jamie Wilson is a student at COD with a lot on his plate. He manages it with hard work and determination, and defeats all the odds against him. Read the rest of his story at codcourier.org   Courier:...

10,000 leagues under the storm and I'm still breathing. Yellow spots in my eyes and leaves in my hair; it's autumn now.   this season skips your hands / warms your heart. holds out store...

When I was 16 I purchased my first can of pepper spray. By this point in my life, I already owned a rape whistle and one of those cat ear punch knives, both of which permanently lived on my keychain. They...

Clowns have taken over the south. For the past few weeks, creepy clown sightings have been reported to police up and down both North and South Carolina. These reports tell stories of adults dressed as...

Once a month I wake up startled in the middle of the night. My sweaty hair is matted to my forehead and there is a sharp pain in my side. “It’s happening,” I whisper to myself, as I gingerly pick...

Rio De Janeiro is in trouble. An already struggling city was chosen to host the Olympics, and after years of preparation it’s over in the blink of an eye. What’s left? Decay, disgust and the soon death...

Summer is notorious for having its boring days. Whether you think there’s just nothing to do, or the things you want to do are too expensive, it’s no secret that there will be times where this season...

During the summer, there’s nothing tastier than fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. Sadly, people don’t always think they have the time or the space to create their own produce. But...

Organic food has always had a high class stigma. Many organic food stores have prices that are unbearably high, leaving lower income families to alternative stores that sell food that is actually detrimental...

It’s no secret that college students are under a lot of stress. Between the high expectations in schools and the numerous part-time or full-time jobs we may take on, we have a lot on our minds. However,...

Tumblr has always been an outlet for people to discuss ideas, share jokes (many in the meme form) and support one another. There are many blog subcultures within the site, with things ranging from fan...

I generally try to live my life as an optimistic person. When stress sets in, however, I tend to get very cranky. So I decided to force myself to be happy for 5 days and see what happens.   The...

An industry that once encouraged eating disorders and double zero waists is now embracing the curves of a fuller woman. The fashion world has made leaps and bounds in integrating plus size models into...

For decades there have been countless stories of nursing women being told that breastfeeding their child in public is not okay. From being asked to cover-up to being escorted from the premises, mothers...

Everyone these days knows the importance of exercise. Whether you’re doing it for strength, health, stress relief, or an excuse to buy cute gym clothes, it is becoming a common part of a college student’s...

The Afghanistan Women’s National Soccer Team has officially changed the game of soccer as we know it. They have partnered with the Danish sportswear company Hummel to create an official uniform that...