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The Courier

Student and faculty volunteers with COD Cares take part in event for 'Sleep Out Saturday', hosted on Nov. 2 (photo courtesy of COD Newsroom).

COD Cares: A Domino Effect of Good Deeds

How one student inspired a community chain of giving.
Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
College of DuPage students and faculty gathered outside the BIC building to view the solar eclipse.

Photo Gallery: COD Gathers For Solar Eclipse Viewing

COD students and faculty gathered outside the BIC to view the partial solar eclipse.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
April 15, 2024
After completing nearly 30 credits worth of COD coursework, Steven Young is being told to restart.

A Marine’s Journey From PTSD to COD Suspension

Facing suspension from College of DuPage’s Physical Training Assistant (PTA) program, COD student and veteran Steven Young calls for fairness and reinstatement.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Over 400 people protested outside Chicago's Federal Plaza on Oct. 18 to show solidarity with Palestine. (Photo cropped from original dimensions.)

Israel and Palestine: COD Community Shares Connection to War

As war between Israel and Palestine persists, COD’s community members not only detail its impact on their own lives but on their families stuck in the region.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
COD Bounces Back From Early Deficit to Defeat Aurora in Blowout Win

COD Bounces Back From Early Deficit to Defeat Aurora in Blowout Win

The Chaparrals overcame a 13-point deficit after utilizing their successful running game to secure a dominating 48-19 victory.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 22, 2023
The COD football team walks onto the field.

Photo Gallery: COD Football Bested Erie

Chaps Football defeated Erie Community College, 56-2.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
October 2, 2023
The main entrance of the Student Services Center (SSC) at College of DuPage is one of several locations on campus set to evolve.

COD Redesign: Renovations Deliver New Function and Image for the College

In a recent presentation from leaders on the project, the COD community was given new information on how the college’s redesign will bring bold new changes and foster student success.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Graphic by Bee Bishop.

The End of the Semester is Not the End of You

Michael Duggan, a counselor at COD, weighs in on students’ stress during finals time and how to cope with it.
Sarah Kueking, Managing Editor
May 15, 2023
Team First Light: (left to right) Joshua Zamora, Mark Zhdan, Jimmy Vu, and Hubert Mazur, with Aditya Asher being held. Picture taken by Cesar Hernandez.

COD eSports Crescendos to Victory in National Tournament

After winning first place at last week’s tournament, COD’s eSports team reflected on how stronger team chemistry and practicing at an official gaming center strengthened their team.
Sarah Kueking, Managing Editor
May 8, 2023
Come One, Come All to College Of DuPage’s Annual CODCON XXVI

Come One, Come All to College Of DuPage’s Annual CODCON XXVI

COD hosted its annual comic and game convention, CODCON XXVI, marking its most active year since returning from the pandemic.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
A Red Roof Inn repurposed into an Interim Housing Center by DuPagePads, located in Downers Grove, Ill.

DuPage County Homelessness and Its Link To COD

Most recent estimates place over 50,000 people below the poverty line in DuPage County, while issues like high housing costs and overcrowding affect more than 100,000.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

Free the Food: Crisis at COD

An ongoing lack of later food options at COD, and what it means for the community.
Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
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