When looking for a place to direct his love for student involvement and activism, College of DuPage student Jacob Kent asked students what they thought the campus was lacking. Without a second guess, students...

I  dreaded writing this all semester long. I knew it was coming. As each week passed, and we started working on the next issues, I tried to pay no attention to it. I didn’t want to think about leaving...

I have been on antidepressants since I was 18. Some people told me I was too young to take them. Others told me I should not depend on a pill. I was told if I just exercised, ate healthy and thought positively,...

Volunteering has become the gold star to place on your resume and college applications. It shows you are a well-rounded, caring individual, sure to make you stick out to college admission counselors and...

With the holidays approaching faster than ever, it is easy to forget the true meaning of the holidays - the gift of giving. Giving back to the community does not have to be a chore. Instead, you can donate...

Abstinence-only sex education doesn’t work. As much as your middle school health teacher tried to convince you premarital sex was the end-all, be-all, modern standards reveal it is just not true. Research...

The United States has an unfortunate history of voter suppression. It did not die with the passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 like Americans hoped. In 2018, voter suppression looks like malfunctioning...

Haunted houses have never been my thing. They terrified me as a kid, bored me as I grew older and never gave me the thrill I was seeking from the Halloween season. I much prefer baking Halloween treats,...

With the turn of the season comes a want for all things horrifying. Thanks to the various streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, a plethora of horror movies are right at our fingertips, just in time...

Reanna Comiso: Are you confident that the administration will be able to pick up where you left off on major projects, such as Pathways?    Dr. Ann Rondeau: Absolutely.  Yes. Guided Pathways is...

The Native American Studies Committee at the College of DuPage will host an early celebration for National Native American Heritage month. The four-day symposium will highlight the modern presence of Native...

It’s the perfect contrast between physical fitness to excessive junk food. The College of DuPage’s  annual Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5k is a unique event for long-distance runners, “foodies”...

A quick, modern and cheap dining option on campus? Count the Courier staff in. Many College of DuPage students are unaware of the amazing facilities on campus, one of them being a gourmet restaurant...

It is a Saturday night in Champaign, Ill. Students at the University of Illinois have come up with a brilliant idea. Slurring their words and struggling to keep their balance, they circle a lone tree stump....

Bill Cosby will spend the next three to ten years in prison after being found guilty in the drugging and sexual assault of Andrea Constand at his home 14 years ago. But in the end, no amount of jail time...

In 1970, the Hispanic population in America was only at around 5 percent. Now, about a 20 percent of the total U.S. population comes from Hispanic heritage, according to the PEW Research Center. As the...

Though Hurricane Florence weakened in strength before it made landfall on the east coast, at least 42 people died as a result of the storm, according to a CBS report. Thirty-one deaths occurred in North...

What started out as a small, localized festival has turned into one of Chicago’s most beloved. Thousands of music lovers from across the country make the commute to Douglas Park each year for Riot Fest,...

Student-athletes spend all year working towards the same end goal. Each one wishes to reach their potential, win championship games and represent their team to the best of his or her ability. That goal...

Canadian indie pop band Alvvays released their highly-anticipated follow-up record one year ago on Sept. 8th, 2017. Since the release, it has been one of my favorite albums of the past year. It only seems...

Music Fridays @ Noon are back for another year to provide music and entertainment for College of DuPage students and community members. Music Fridays are hosted by the COD Music Department, taking...

Since “Hereditary” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2018, critics hailed it as the “scariest movie of 2018.” Sundance crowned it as the “scariest movie ever,” with others...

College of DuPage athletic teams for the 2018-2019 school year have been put on athletic probation by the National Junior College Athletic Association. As a result, COD teams are able to play their regular...

It is no secret that many public schools in America are severely underfunded. Now, more and more schools going to extreme measures to save a quick buck, putting the success of the students on the backburner. Around...

In the Fall 2018 semester, College of Dupage students can learn about the art, history and preparations for planning a wedding with the new Wedding Planning Management Certificate program. The certificate...

A few weeks ago, I was able to live out a personal dream of mine when I received the chance to dine at a restaurant in New Orleans called Oceana Grill. While many would question the importance of a typical...

This summer, DuPage County residents do not need to go far in search of summer entertainment. Throughout July and August, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC)  at the College of DuPage will host an array of...

Every year, waiting for the Riot Fest lineup leaves me dying with anticipation. After what felt like forever, the first wave of bands and artists were finally released on May 30. After months of waiting,...

This summer, some of the most talked about movies and sequels will be hitting the big screen. As long as new movies are coming out, there will be something to do every weekend of summer. Get ready to indulge...

Summer arrives, and out come the music fans. Pretty soon, the Chicagoland area will be flocked by avid music-goers of all shapes, sizes and genres. Lollapalooza Chicago hosts some of the biggest...

When they were still students at the College of Dupage (COD), Sam Wohlrab and Tucker Wolf never thought two people could work so well together. It was not until they teamed up as alumni to create an immersive...

Finals week: the average college student’s nightmare. The semester comes to a long-awaited end, and students are greeted with tests, papers and assignments that are representative of their final...

Like many, Carly Huegelmann, an English professor at the College of Dupage (COD), noticed the depressing nature of modern-day news channels. From school shootings to inner-city violence, Huegelmann was...

The recidivism rate for prison inmates is incredibly high, with almost 75 percent returning to incarceration after release. It has been shown, though, that something as simple as providing books to inmates...

Japan, 1945. The country is facing devastating poverty, death and destruction at the end of the worst war to plague the world. Two children are left orphaned during the fire-bombing of Kobe, Japan,...

Christopher Schneberger is a successful photographer who has work displayed all over the country and beyond. From Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Chicago, his art speaks magnitudes to audiences near and far....

A dungeon, a masquerade and  more games than one could ever imagine: these are just a few of the things one can expect to see at CODCON XXIII, the College of Dupage’s (COD) very own gaming convention....

There is no shortage of outstanding women at the College of DuPage (COD), each one worth celebrating. In 1987, after roughly seven years of lobbying, Congress named March as National Women’s Month....

Living near Chicago, we are lucky enough to be close to some of the best music festivals in the world. Lollapalooza, Riot Fest and Pitchfork are just some of the few festivals Illinoisans have to look...

For over six years, war has torn apart the country of Syria, growing exceptionally worse with each passing day. Citizens of Syria are left with two options: they can either stay in Syria and live in a...

Americans love to throw things away. In fact, America is among the top in food waste production in the world. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, an estimated 133 billion pounds of...

Until last semester, College of DuPage art student Karolina Szumilas had never before worked with sculptures. Fast forward a few months, and she has her own solo exhibit. “Adapting Pillars” takes...

Imagine a cardboard structure with a kitten stuffed animal on top, a few plastic pipes and a lime green balloon. Now imagine that same contraption being used to pour a bowl of cereal. Rube Goldberg,...

Amelia Barrett, professor of theater and director of the production, knew right away that she wanted to the piece to be centered around the here-and-now rather than middle-aged Italy. It is not the simple...

In college, many students can attest the popular notion: one has to choose between schoolwork, sleep or social life; you can’t have all three. Now more than ever, students must take care of themselves...

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one Ikea item with you, what would you bring? I would probably bring a MATRAND, a memory foam mattress. What’s your most played song? "Clementine"...

There is often a divide between people and their communities. With many having increasingly busy and hectic lives, it becomes hard to make connections between how community can impact individuality. Two...

During his life, Glenn Hansen, photography professor at the College of DuPage (COD), has devoted time to capturing the everyday. As he prepares to leave the college and head into retirement, a recent gallery...

Photo by Hannah Davis When it comes to discussing the humanities, one of the most common responses includes confusion: What are the humanities? What can be done with the humanities? Why should I care...

Photos provided by the College of DuPage The College of DuPage (COD), has students from all over the world, with many different traditions and practices students can learn from. Last semester, there...

Photos taken by Hannah Davis With the hectic schedules that come with entering adulthood, it never hurts to take time to unwind at the end of the week. With the help of the College of Dupage music department,...

Photos provided by the MAC Life is full of tragedy that can occur at any moment. Despite the harsh reality that is the human experience, tragedy does not have to be something that tears a person down,...

Photos by Hannah Davis and Alison Pfaff COD is home to several art galleries throughout campus where current students are given the chance to showcase their own work. To start off the new semester,...

Photo of counselor Dennis Emano by Hannah Davis With the new semester already roaring at full speed it is best to start preparing early. If you are anything like most students, though, you waited until...