The College of DuPage (COD) Student Mental Health Survey of Spring 2026 revealed that students are anxious, sleep-deprived and struggling to manage their time. From the 650 respondents who answered...

The final scene of “Michael” (2026) takes us back to the very first scene of the movie. Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson) in his iconic red sparkly jacket with zippers galore and his curly black hair...

Censorship across the country is having a negative impact on academic freedom, according to a recent presentation by College of DuPage (COD) sociology professor, Robert Moorehead.  “In 2025, state...

Editor's Note: This piece was written in companion with our piece about how College of DuPage is combating the social work shortage and working to better support COD students' mental health. To learn more,...

Editor's Note: This piece was written in companion with our piece about the new PeerCare service COD is offering. To learn more about PeerCare, please read our other piece.  The College of DuPage (COD)...

Shall you accept this side quest, weary traveler? College of DuPage (COD) is hosting a panel, "Side Quest: Storytelling in Film, Video Games and Literature." This event is free and open to COD students...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing charges from an anonymous 20-year-old woman who claims to have mental health problems due to exposure to social media at the age of six. The trial, which began in February,...

Time to answer the call of the Zombie once again. Singer-songwriter Rob Zombie is getting fans excited for his upcoming eighth studio album, “The Great Satan,” releasing Friday, Feb. 27.  “The...

Living in dorms, bunking with friends, going to parties and joining fraternities or sororities. These are all perks of going to universities rather than a junior college.  Do you have a close friend...

With the new semester starting, the College of DuPage (COD) track and field indoor season has sprinted straight into action. The new season officially began on Jan. 24 with student-athletes promptly participating,...

A girl sitting alone in a crowded vintage pizzeria while in the corner of her eye she sees a man in a bunny costume leading a boy into the kitchen. She calls out for help, but all the adults dismiss her....

The season of giving is coming, and COD Cares is getting into the spirit with its annual “Gift of Giving” events.  COD Community Engagement Coordinator and Manager of COD Cares, Joan DiPiero, believes...

Though it has been a few weeks since the Day of the Dead, it does not mean the holiday spirit cannot remain in our hearts. The life lessons intertwined with the Day of the Dead should be taken with us...

With October being Mental Health Awareness Month, students are encouraged to be more open about their mental health problems. What started off as a campus activity of sharing confessions turned into a...

With United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) becoming more prominent throughout Illinois, the DuPage County community is at risk of encountering ICE officers. The rise of ICE officers...

College of DuPage students gathered around in the Student Service Center for the Mental Health Awareness week and wellness fair. Tables were aligned, each with social workers and volunteers representing...