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Rachel Wagner

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Content by Rachel Wagner
Freshman linebacker Dominick McDonough, freshman offensive lineman Alejandro Arellano, sophomore defensive back Riley Dravet and sophomore running back Jaden McGill partake in the coin toss before the game.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: COD Football Wins Third National Title

Rachel Wagner, Photographer December 4, 2023

Freshman wide receiver Madixx Morris runs with the ball.

The COD men's basketball team signals a three pointer after they scored.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Takes Win Over Aurora JV

Rachel Wagner, Photographer December 4, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s basketball team competed against Aurora University’s JV team on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Klaas Court. COD extended their win streak to three, beating Aurora JV 89-82 and raising...

Assistant coach Jordan Heberg and head coach Abigail Talley high five after the team won against Triton.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Basketball Triumphs over Triton

Rachel Wagner, Photographer December 4, 2023

The College of Dupage women’s basketball team faced off against Triton College on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Chaparrals defeated the Trojans 76-57 and earned its first win over Triton since 2017. For more...

The COD football players signal it's their ball after stopping Rochester on a fourth down.

The COD football players signal it's their ball after stopping Rochester on a fourth down.

The COD football players celebrate after stopping the ball.

The COD football players celebrate after stopping the ball.

Freshman wide receiver Deszmund White catches a pass from sophomore quarterback Robert Brazziel.

Freshman wide receiver Deszmund White catches a pass from sophomore quarterback Robert Brazziel.

Sophomore quarterback Robert Brazziel runs past the defender.

Sophomore quarterback Robert Brazziel runs past the defender.

Freshman kicker Christian Casillas celebrates after making a field goal.

Freshman kicker Christian Casillas celebrates after making a field goal.

Freshman wide receiver Willie Feagin runs with the ball.

Freshman wide receiver Willie Feagin runs with the ball.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Pre-game and Post-game Football Photos

December 4, 2023

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

Sophomore wide receiver Fabian Baez catches a pass in the end zone to score the final touchdown of the game.

Sophomore wide receiver Fabian Baez catches a pass in the end zone to score the final touchdown of the game.

Sophomore defensive back Brandon Vines runs with the ball after making an interception.

Sophomore defensive back Brandon Vines runs with the ball after making an interception.

Sophomore wide receiver Fabian Baez signals a safety after the Rochester snap went out of bounds.

Sophomore wide receiver Fabian Baez signals a safety after the Rochester snap went out of bounds.

Freshman running back Jamareon Dale carries the ball.

Freshman running back Jamareon Dale carries the ball.

Sophomore defensive lineman Nick Esposito tackles a player from Rochester.

Sophomore defensive lineman Nick Esposito tackles a player from Rochester.

Sophomore defensive back Kamron Gothard makes a tackle.

Sophomore defensive back Kamron Gothard makes a tackle.

Sophomore defensive back Guy Goss makes a tackle.

Sophomore defensive back Guy Goss makes a tackle.

Freshman running back Ernest Temple carries the ball.

Freshman running back Ernest Temple carries the ball.

COD fans celebrate after the team scored a touchdown.

COD fans celebrate after the team scored a touchdown.

COD fans celebrate after the team scored a touchdown.

COD fans celebrate after the team scored a touchdown.

COD fans celebrate after the team scored a touchdown.

COD fans celebrate after the team scored a touchdown.

The COD football players huddle before the start of the game.

The COD football players huddle before the start of the game.

The COD fans cheer from the sidelines.

The COD fans cheer from the sidelines.

The COD football players huddle before the start of the game.

The COD football players huddle before the start of the game.

The COD football team stands for the national anthem.

The COD football team stands for the national anthem.

Mannequins with jerseys from Rochester Community & Technical College and College of Dupage stand outside Bob MacDougall Field.

Mannequins with jerseys from Rochester Community & Technical College and College of Dupage stand outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

A COD fan tailgates before the start of the game.

A COD fan tailgates before the start of the game.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

COD fans tailgate outside Bob MacDougall Field.

Freshman wide receiver Kanye Tyler points to his ring finger before the start of the game.

Freshman wide receiver Kanye Tyler points to his ring finger before the start of the game.

COD players celebrate after winning the NJCAA division three championship title.

COD players celebrate after winning the NJCAA division three championship title.

The College of Dupage hosted the Red Grange Bowl, which is the site for the NJCAA Division Three National Championship title game.

The College of Dupage hosted the Red Grange Bowl, which is the site for the NJCAA Division Three National Championship title game.

Head football coach Matthew Rahn wears his championship hat after the game.

Head football coach Matthew Rahn wears his championship hat after the game.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

Head football coach Matthew Rahn hugs sophomore running back Jaden McGill after he won the player of the game award.

Head football coach Matthew Rahn hugs sophomore running back Jaden McGill after he won the player of the game award.

Head football coach Matthew Rahn takes the NJCAA trophy.

Head football coach Matthew Rahn takes the NJCAA trophy.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football team celebrates after they won the national championship.

The COD football team celebrates after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

The COD football players celebrate after they won the national championship.

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[Photo] COD Men’s Basketball Pushes Past Aurora University JV

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

Sophomore guard John Gray III goes in for a layup in front of a Spartan guard.

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[Photo] Chaparral Women’s Basketball Takes Down Trojans

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

Sophomore guard Sierra Gibson goes in for a layup.

COD nursing student Kate Kadag serves 
students rice at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

Photo Gallery: Oxfam Hunger Banquet

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 21, 2023

The COD Student Leadership Conference and the COD Honors Program hosted the College of Dupage's Oxfam Hunger Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the Student Services Center. Event attendees were assigned...

Event attendees have a discussion at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

Event attendees have a discussion at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

The middle-income group ate rice and beans at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

The middle-income group ate rice and beans at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

COD Fuel Pantry fliers are offered at the event. The fuel pantry provides food and toiletries to students and faculty with a self-identified need.

COD Fuel Pantry fliers are offered at the event. The fuel pantry provides food and toiletries to students and faculty with a self-identified need.

The high-income group was offered a  circular seating arrangement with LED candles, blue tablecloths, and comfortable, evenly-spaced chairs.

The high-income group was offered a circular seating arrangement with LED candles, blue tablecloths, and comfortable, evenly-spaced chairs.

Officer of the Student Leadership Council Zohaib Quadri delivers a presentation at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

Officer of the Student Leadership Council Zohaib Quadri delivers a presentation at the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

Event attendees pull a ticket to determine their groups at the hunger banquet.

Event attendees pull a ticket to determine their groups at the hunger banquet.

The low-income group was assigned to sit on blankets that lay atop the room carpet.

The low-income group was assigned to sit on blankets that lay atop the room carpet.

COD women's basketball assistant Jordan Heberg talks to the team before the game.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Basketball Wins Season Opener

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 13, 2023

The College of Dupage women's basketball team had their home debut against Richard J. Daley College on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Klaas Court. With a strong start, the Chaparrals defeated the bulldogs 67-19....

Freshman guard Tylon Toliver attempts to score.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Falls Short to Richard Daley College

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 13, 2023

The College of Dupage men's basketball team competed against Richard J. Daley College on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Klaas Court. After leading in the first half, the Chaparrals lost to the Bulldogs 59-66. For...

Freshman forward Braylen Meredith goes up for a dunk to give COD momentum.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball’s Late Turnovers Leads to Loss Against Daley College

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer November 13, 2023

Freshman forward Braylen Meredith goes up for a dunk to give COD momentum.

Sophomore guard Iwiyisi Osaghae drives to the basket give COD two points.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball Dominates on Defense Against Daley College to Win Season Opener

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer November 13, 2023

Sophomore guard Iwiyisi Osaghae drives to the basket give COD two points.

Sophomore defensive back Kameron Gothard celebrates with head coach Matthew Rahn after he intercepted the ball.

Photo Gallery: COD Football Earns 10th Season Win

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 6, 2023

The COD football team picked up their tenth win of the season against Georgia Military College on Saturday, Nov. 4. This is the first time in 28 years COD football won ten games in a season. With the help...

Freshman forward Alecio Bonner tips off the ball towards his teammate.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Wins First Home Game

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 6, 2023

The COD men's basketball opened their season against Judson University's JV team on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Klaas Court. After having a 30 point lead in the first five minutes of the game, the Chaparrals defeated...

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill leaps for a touchdown.

[Photo] COD Ends Regular Season With Huge Win Over Georgia Military

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer November 6, 2023

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill leaps for a touchdown.

COD volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point.

Photo Gallery: COD Volleyball Takes Down Joliet in First Postseason Game

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 30, 2023

Women's volleyball started their post-season strong with a win against Joliet Junior College on Oct. 24. The Chaps were the second seed in the NJCAA Region 4 championships and the Wolves were the third...

Freshman Kevin Diederich crosses the finish line in 26:51.50, winning the region four cross country title.

Photo Gallery: COD Cross Country Competes at Region 4 Championship

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 30, 2023

The College of Dupage men and women’s cross country teams competed at the Region 4 Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country course in Geneva IL. The...

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill breaks away for a big gain of yards against the Lions' defense.

[Photo] COD Football Extends Five Game Winning Streak

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer October 30, 2023

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill breaks away for a big gain of yards against the Lions' defense.

Sophomores Elizabeth Cervantes, Aline Gutierrez, Julie Leilani Garcia, Anna Odisho, and Hallie Meachum pose for a portrait.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Soccer Celebrates Sophomore Day

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 23, 2023

The COD women's soccer team ended their regular season with a 1-2 loss against Madison College on Saturday, Oct. 21. They finished the regular season 5-10-1 while earning a postseason berth in the Region...

The team huddles up after the game.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Soccer Celebrates Sophomore Day

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 23, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s soccer team nearly made a comeback on Saturday, Oct. 21 against Madison College, but they lost to the Wolfpack 2-1 to finish the regular season with a record of 5-6-4. Despite...

COD women’s volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point.

Photo Gallery: COD Volleyball Stuns JJC on Sophomore Night

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 23, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s volleyball team celebrated their sophomore night during their last game of the season on Oct. 17 at home against Joliet Junior College. Unrelenting, the Chaparrals shut...

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