College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier
College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier
College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier
Rachel Wagner

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Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Vendors serve food at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Vendors serve food at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

The College of DuPage hosted the Olmec Family Fiesta at the Lakeside Pavilion.

The College of DuPage hosted the Olmec Family Fiesta at the Lakeside Pavilion.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Event attendees dance at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Event attendees dance at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs folkloric dance.

Mariachi Monumental performs at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Mariachi Monumental performs at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Event attendees dance at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Event attendees dance at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Event attendees dance at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

Event attendees dance at the Olmec Family Fiesta.

The College of DuPage holds the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.

Photo Gallery: COD Hosts Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • June 3, 2024

The Glen Ellyn American Legion Post 3, in partnership with the Village of Glen Ellyn and the College of DuPage, hosted the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from May 29 to June 2, in Parking Lot C on the...

Players celebrating.

Photo Gallery: NJCAA Region 4 Baseball Tournament Day One and Two

Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner • May 13, 2024

The COD baseball team started their postseason run on May 10 with the first of three games in the NJCAA Regional 4  Tournament against Oakton College. The Chap's defense kept the Owls scoreless until...

Students lead educational event about divestment and cease-fire resolutions.

[Photo] Students Begin Israel Divestment Initiative at COD

Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor • May 13, 2024

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[Photo] COD Baseball Brings Home Region 4 Championship

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 13, 2024

Freshman outfielder Joe Pender clinks helmets with freshman first baseman Mark Mennecke after hitting a home run.

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[Photo] Chaparral Baseball Shuts Out Chiefs to Advance in Region 4 Playoffs

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 12, 2024

Sophomore utility Quinn Flanagan retrieves the ball to help make a play at first base.

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[Photo] COD Baseball Knocks Out Oakton in First Postseason Game

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 11, 2024

Freshman outfielder Michael Morgan sprints home to score a run.

Team manager Raquel Procopio dumps water on head softball coach Barry Froehle.

Photo Gallery: COD Softball Claims Region 4 Title

Juan Doñez and Rachel Wagner • May 6, 2024

The College of DuPage softball team claimed victory over Harper in two games on May 3 to win the Region 4 Championship for the second consecutive season. With a strong showing from the circle, the Chaparrals...

The team drenches head softball coach Barry Froehle to celebrate winning the Region 4 Championship.

[Photo] Chaparral Softball Hoists Region 4 Championship for Second Consecutive Season

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 6, 2024

The team drenches head softball coach Barry Froehle to celebrate winning the Region 4 Championship.

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[Photo] COD Baseball Sweeps Sauk Valley on Sophomore Day

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 6, 2024

Sophomore catcher Filip Milatovic celebrates with the team after hitting his fifth home run of the season.

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[Photo] Chaparral Baseball Conquers Panthers

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • May 1, 2024

Freshman infielder Hudson Williams slides into home to score a run.

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[Photo] COD Baseball Sweeps Moraine Valley

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • April 30, 2024

Freshman infielder Hudson Williams makes a play to help put out a runner on first base.

Freshmen Tim McMiller and Weston White celebrate after going 1-2 in the 100-meter dash.

Photo Gallery: COD Track Concludes Regular Season

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • April 29, 2024

The College of DuPage's men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Elmhurst Twilight, hosted by Elmhurst University on April 25. The throwing events commenced at 10 a.m. at Benedictine...

Sophomore Delmarea Willis competes in the 400-meter hurdles.

Sophomore Delmarea Willis competes in the 400-meter hurdles.

Sophomore Patrick Hohe competes in the 800-meter run.

Sophomore Patrick Hohe competes in the 800-meter run.

Freshman Chakhia Jenkins Hick competes in the 100-meter dash.

Freshman Chakhia Jenkins Hick competes in the 100-meter dash.

Freshman Kevin Diederich runs the 3000-meter run.

Freshman Kevin Diederich runs the 3000-meter run.

Sophomore Alex Mendez competes in the 400-meter hurdles.

Sophomore Alex Mendez competes in the 400-meter hurdles.

Freshman Joseph Jackson competes in the 400-meter run.

Freshman Joseph Jackson competes in the 400-meter run.

Sophomore Mohammed Ali competes in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

Sophomore Mohammed Ali competes in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

Freshman Timothy O'Leary competes in the 5000-meter run.

Freshman Timothy O'Leary competes in the 5000-meter run.

Freshman Dayrion Beard competes in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

Freshman Dayrion Beard competes in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

Freshman John Buchanan competes in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

Freshman John Buchanan competes in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

Freshman Teegan competes in the hammer throw.

Freshman Teegan competes in the hammer throw.

Freshman Jonathan Sears competes in the hammer throw.

Freshman Jonathan Sears competes in the hammer throw.

Sophomore Isaias Lopez competes in the hammer throw.

Sophomore Isaias Lopez competes in the hammer throw.

Sophomore Tessa Bleers competes in the triple jump.

Sophomore Tessa Bleers competes in the triple jump.

Sophomore Luke Gavin competes in the javelin.

Sophomore Luke Gavin competes in the javelin.

Freshman Keenan O'Keefe competes in the javelin.

Freshman Keenan O'Keefe competes in the javelin.

Freshman Sam Kupres competes in the javelin.

Freshman Sam Kupres competes in the javelin.

Students discuss the significance of their personal fashion styles.

Photo Gallery: Fashion Inspired by Hip-Hop

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • April 29, 2024

COD fashion design students expressed their creativity during the hip-hop summit at an event that featured an outfit designed and sewn by a fashion studies student. It is inspired by Japanese schoolgirl...

Mr. Freeze at Fermilab shows the properties of cryogenics and extreme cold using Liquid Nitrogen.

Photo Gallery: COD Hosts Annual STEM-CON

Rachel Wagner and Juan Doñez • April 29, 2024

The College of DuPage hosted STEM-CON on April 27 in the Physical Education Center (PEC), the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), and the Technical Education Center (TEC). The public outreach event featured hands-on...

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