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Board meeting ends with no advances

Board meeting ends with no advances

Taira Alabi, Freelance Reporter January 8, 2016

2016 has started off with more of the same of 2015 for the College of DuPage Board of Trustees. On Jan. 7, College of DuPage held a special board meeting. The meeting was held in the Student Services...

What you need to know about Breuder’s leave

Taira Alabi, News Editor May 6, 2015

On April 30, the College of DuPage board of trustees voted to place President Robert Breuder on administrative leave. In his absence, the board named Joseph Collins acting interim president. A Here are...

President Robert Breuder

Commencement will not feature Breuder

Taira Alabi, News Editor May 6, 2015

College of DuPage will host its 48th annual commencement ceremony in the Physical Education Center, with a couple of notable changes due to President Robert Breuder’s administrative leave. According...

Police Reports: 4/29/15

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 29, 2015

Van strikes cars in parking lot C1 At approximately 9:33 a.m. on April 17, police were called to the Fawell C1 parking lot where a crash had occurred. A white Ford Econoline van was trying to park when...

Board meeting to feature new trustees

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 29, 2015

The College of DuPage Board of Trustees will hold a meeting April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Student Services Center. The meeting will feature the swearing in of the three new candidates, Deanne Mazzochi, Frank...

Watchdog group barks back

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 22, 2015

A local watchdog group might be barking its way into College of DuPage student email accounts soon. The Edgar County Watchdogs, a self-described group of “concerned citizens” that hopes to “foster...

Police Reports: 4/22/15

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 22, 2015

Police Reports Person falls in Arts Center At approximately 4:39 p.m. on April 12, police were dispatched to the McAninch Arts Center. Upon arrival, police met with an individual who had lost her...

Despite ban, some students vape on campus

Despite ban, some students vape on campus

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 22, 2015

There’s a new trend flaring up at the College of DuPage. Vaping, the inhaling and exhaling of smoke from an electronic cigarette, has become a staple in the hallways of campus. While e-cigarettes produce...

COD hires new PR Firm

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 22, 2015

After the initial outcry over the hiring of Res Publica, another communications firm, in March, it appears the College of DuPage has hired a new firm. Levick, a large public relations firm based in...

The Student Life area becoming the home for a Board of Trustees meeting at the College of Dupage on Jan 28.

College of DuPage under federal investigation

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 22, 2015

After months of scrutiny over a lack of transparency and financial oversight, the College of DuPage will add one more bullet point to its list of problems: a federal investigation. According to the...

ELECTION ANALYSIS: What does this mean for COD?

ELECTION ANALYSIS: What does this mean for COD?

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 15, 2015

To the surprise of many, the censured board member Kathy Hamilton endorsed Clean Slate featuring Deanne Mazzochi, Frank Napolitano, and Charles Bernstein took all three vacant seats on the College of DuPage...

Police Reports: 4/15/15

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 15, 2015

Car Struck While Backing Out in Fawell Parking Lot At approximately 4 p.m. on April 6, police were called to the scene of a crash in a parking lot near Fawell Boulevard.  The driver of a red Lincoln...

New majority set to take majority on board

New majority set to take majority on board

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 15, 2015

Three reform candidates for the College of DuPage Board of Trustees claimed victory over the April board election. Election returns put candidates Deanne Mazzochi, Frank Napolitano and Charles Bernstein...

POLICE REPORTS: 4/8/15

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 8, 2015

Book Lost in HSC At approximately 11:25 a.m. March 26, police were dispatched to deal with a delayed theft. A student explained that he had left his book on a window ledge in the Health and Science...

Torres receives seat on ICCB

Torres receives seat on ICCB

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 8, 2015

Student Leadership Council President Stephanie Torres has been elected to a serve as a student representative on the Illinois Community College Board. Torres, who also served as a student trustee at...

'Clean Slate' candidates claim victory

‘Clean Slate’ candidates claim victory

Taira Alabi, News Editor April 7, 2015

Three candidates for the College of DuPage Board of Trustees claimed victory in the April 7 consolidated elections. Unofficial election returns put candidates Deanne Mazzochi, Frank Napolitano and Charles...

Police Reports: 3/18/15 – 3/25/15

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 25, 2015

Theft in the PE Center At approximately 8:50 a.m. March 13, police were called to the Physical Education Center. A student told police that his wallet had been removed from his backpack during track...

A person browsing snapchat in the Student Life Atrium at the College of DuPage on March 23.

Inside the story of COD Snaps

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 25, 2015

Taking the term “work hard, play hard,” to new levels, College of DuPage students are showing off the good, bad and illegal on a new Snapchat account called COD Snaps, stylized as “cod_snaps.” After...

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Lamar Soars On ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 18, 2015

After confusion over the exact release date, Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” was put out into the world March 16. The album was heavily anticipated as Lamar has maintained a cult-like following...

Photo Poll: Student Elections 2015

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 18, 2015

This week, College of DuPage Students will have the opportunity to take to the polls and vote for  Student Leadership Council members. The Courier decided to find out whether or not students were voting. John...

POLICE REPORTS: 3/11/15 TO 3/18/15

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 18, 2015

Accident in Fawell parking lot At approximately 3:45 pm on March 12 in the Fawell A parking lot, the driver of a blue Ford Fusion was looking for a way out of the Fawell A parking lot when the driver...

COD News Bureau

What I’m most excited for this spring

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 12, 2015

This past week, we turned our clocks an hour forward and saw the snow on our front lawns finally begin to melt. Spring is almost here! As temperatures begin to heat up and floral smells fill the air, I...

‘Pizza with the President’ rescheduled

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 12, 2015

A student event featuring college President Robert Breuder has been rescheduled for March 24, according to student body President Stephanie Torres. Dubbed “Pizza with the President,” the event was...

Police Reports: 3/4 – 3/11

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 12, 2015

Traffic incident At approximately 8:23 a.m. on March 6 in the Fawell B parking lot, a traffic incident occurred when a male student bumped and scuffed a black Toyota highlander while backing into a...

SLC President Stephanie Torres

Meet the SLC candidates

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 12, 2015

Meet the SLC candidates In just a week, students will be able to vote for candidates for student body president, student body vice president and student trustee. This year, the student elections come...

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Key parties make their picks

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 4, 2015

As the board of trustees election draws closer, key college stakeholders have decided to back candidates they feel will change College of DuPage. Last month, the college’s faculty association endorsed...

Taira’s Trends

Taira Alabi, News Editor March 4, 2015

  Too busy studying to keep up with the top trends this week? Join Courier News Editor Taira Alabi as she rounds up the week’s hot topics from both far and near in Taira’s Trends.   #TheDress...

Taira’s Trends

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 25, 2015

Too busy studying to keep up with the top trends this week? Join Courier News Editor, Taira Alabi, as she rounds up this week hot topics far and near in Taira’s Trends. #Oscars -  “Birdman”...

Board opts to freeze tuition

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 25, 2015

College of DuPage’s board of trustees voted to hold tuition at $140 per credit hour for the fall 2015 term. In September, the board voted to reduce tuition from $144 to $140 for district 502 students....

SLC President Stephanie Torres

Student leaders reflect on time at COD

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 25, 2015

Most College of DuPage students will be filled with hope of the start a colorful spring next month, but for Stephanie Torres, student body president, and Michelle Gallardo, student body vice president,...

Campus Internet attacked, perpetrators unknown

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 18, 2015

College of DuPage students who use their laptops, cellphones and iPads may have noticed the campus Internet was down several times last week. The college received several denial of service attacks, according...

Taira’s Trends

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 18, 2015

Too busy studying to keep up with the top trends this week? Join The Courier News Editor as she rounds up this week hot topics in Taira’s Trends. #Breudergate- While the media frenzy surrounding...

The crowd of district 502 citizens at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Student Life area of the College of DuPage on Jan. 28.

Q+A with Student Trustee Omar Escamilla

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 11, 2015

As the College Of DuPage board of trustees was criticized over President Robert Breuder’s $763,000 severance package, there was a COD student who experienced the backlash firsthand. Omar Escamilla has...

COD News Bureau

Spring enrollment up 3.6 percent

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 11, 2015

For College of DuPage students, the college reaching its largest spring enrollment yet might mean a longer wait in line at Starbucks or less open parking spots. But for Earl Dowling, vice president of...

President Robert Breuder at the board of trustees meeting at the College of DuPage on Jan. 28, 2015.

Student leaders upset by negative coverage

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 4, 2015

Last month, College Of DuPage students saw their school’s name on TV, in newspapers and on the radio. College President Robert Breuder’s $763,000 severance package became COD’s claim to fame for...

The crowd of district 502 citizens at the Board of Trustees meeting in the Student Life area of the College of DuPage on Jan. 28.

Trustee election 101

Taira Alabi, News Editor February 4, 2015

In the past two weeks, President Robert L. Breuder’s large severance package has caused COD to become the hot topic of local and regional news media. Words like “Buyout,” and “Secrecy” have been...

Banks delivers on delayed album

Taira Alabi, Reporter November 19, 2014

https://play.spotify.com/track/5eWpsO2k3dYH6P5nSFA8ZM Banks finally gives us something to say thanks for. Azealia Banks, the feisty female MC who had the music scene buzzing when she released her single...

College of DuPage Foundation Director Cathy Brod presents eight distinguished alumni. Photo courtesy of COD News Bureau.

College recognizes notable alumni

Taira Alabi, Reporter November 19, 2014

“Never forget where you came from, even when you get to the top,” Buna Dahal, an alumna of College of DuPage, said as she spoke to a class at COD. All eyes laid on the small, blind woman who filled...

Two staff members showcase their decorated pumpkins during an event sponsored by COD Cares at College of DuPage.

Staff dress up pumpkins for ‘Little Friends’

Taira Alabi, Reporter November 4, 2014

Pumpkins dressed up as minions, monsters and men were on display on Oct. 30 as College of DuPage staff members participated in the first Great Pumpkin Decorating Event in the Student Resource Center cafeteria....

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