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[Photo] Men’s Soccer Ties in First Home Appearance

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer August 30, 2023

Freshman midfielder Christian Alcaraz fights to keep possession of the ball. He had three shots and made one shot on goal.

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

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Volleyball Tournament

Rachel Wagner, Photographer August 28, 2023

The College of Dupage women’s volleyball team hosted the COD Invitational Tournament at Klaas Court on Aug. 25 and 26. They defeated Genesee Community College 3-0, and Harper College 3-1 while losing...

Members of the CODFA rally in front of the COD building before the Board of Trustees meeting.

[Photo] COD Faculty Union Authorizes Potential Faculty Strike

Bee Bishop and Nick Karmia August 28, 2023

COD professor Maria Ritzema speaks to her faculty peers at the CODFA rally.

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[Photo] Chaparral Volleyball Splits Home Opener Tournament

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer August 28, 2023

Sophomore defensive specialist Abigail Alonzo goes in for an underhand receive.

Pedro the Lion performs at Thalia Hall.

Photo Gallery: Pedro The Lion Performs at Thalia Hall

Rachel Wagner, Photographer June 5, 2023

Seattle-based band, Pedro the Lion, performed at Thalia Hall in Chicago on May 27. They played two of their indie rock albums, featuring special guest, Perfume Genius. Read more about the concert in...

Drummer for Pedro the Lion, Terence Ankeny, performs for the crowd.

[Photo] In The Pit- Pedro The Lion Performs “Control” and “Its Hard to Find A Friend” At Thalia Hall

Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer June 5, 2023

Drummer for Pedro the Lion, Terence Ankeny, performs for the crowd.

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[Photo] COD Baseball Falls to Harper College in First Postseason Game

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer May 12, 2023

Sophomore outfielder Jason Cousineau slides into home to score.

Assistant coach Robert Krasemann talks to sophomore Sam Faulhaber.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Golf Tees Off at DuPage Invite

Rachel Wagner, Photographer May 8, 2023

College of DuPage men’s golf hosted their annual DuPage Invite at Cantigny Golf Club on May 3. The invite included Bryant and Stratton College, Madison College and Rock Valley College. The Chaparrals...

Discrepancies drummer Marc Lyle performs at the WC Social Club.

Photo Gallery: Outline in Color Takes the Stage

Rachel Wagner, Photographer May 8, 2023

With their tour coming to an end, Outline in Color takes the stage at the W.C. Social Club in West Chicago. They were accompanied by The Skies are Shifting, Careless Sanctions, Discrepancies and VRSTY....

Sophomore pitcher Chloe Warren throws a pitch.

Photo Gallery: Chaparral Softball Sophomore Night vs Moraine Valley

Rachel Wagner, Photographer May 8, 2023

COD women’s softball celebrated sophomore night with their last home games against Moraine Valley Community College on May 4 at Sark Park. They lost game one 4-9 and won game two 6-3. They finished...

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[Photo] COD Softball Splits against Moraine Valley on Sophomore Day

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer May 8, 2023

Sophomore infielder Paige Jahaske sprints to first base after recording a hit.

Sophomore pitcher Chloe Warren throws a pitch.

Photo Gallery: COD Softball Clinch Top Seed in District Tournament

Rachel Wagner, Photographer May 1, 2023

Chaparral softball faced Joliet Junior College in a doubleheader on April 26 and emerged victorious in both games. The team won the first game 10-7 and the second game 11-5, raising their record to...

Sophomore outfielder Jason Cousineau high-fives head coach Bobby Wilson after hitting a home run.

Photo Gallery: Chaparral Baseball Claims Long-awaited Victory Over Oakton Owls

Rachel Wagner, Photographer May 1, 2023

The College of DuPage baseball team had something to prove to Oakton Community College on April 27. With pitching and defense that shut down the Owl’s batters and steady hits from the offense, the...

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[Photo] COD Men’s Volleyball Places 4th in NJCAA Invitational Tournament

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer May 1, 2023

Sophomore outside hitter Ryan Impey serves the ball.

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[Photo] Chaparrals Take Two Wins Over Eagles

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer May 1, 2023

Freshman pitcher Quinn Flanagan throws a fastball to strikeout the batter.

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[Photo] COD Baseball Prevails Against Oakton College Owls

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer April 28, 2023

Sophomore infielder Joe Cosenza takes a swing at a fastball.

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[Photo] COD Softball Triumphs Over Wolves to Clinch Top Seed

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer April 27, 2023

Sophomore utility Kelsey Warren recorded four hits and walked once in six at-bats through both games. She also scored five runs and collected two RBIs.

Sophomore Anthony Eddy runs the 1500-meter run in 4:06.47 placing tenth in the event. He also competed in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:00:50.

Photo Gallery: Chaparral Track and Field at Wheaton Invite

Rachel Wagner, Photographer April 24, 2023

COD’s track and field team competed at the Wheaton Invite hosted by Wheaton College from April 14 to April 15. The men’s team tied for fourth place with 39 points and the women’s team did not...

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