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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

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Is The Hospitality Industry Reawakening From its COVID Slumber?

Many students see the hospitality industry as a waste of time, can hoteliers and educators change their mind?
Princess Siafa, Guest Writer
March 6, 2023
Graphic by Misbah Kaludi

Guest Article: Optimism in the Face of Adversity

COD student Rachael Coppe describes her experience in the nursing program in the years following the pandemic.
Kait Harland, Guest Writer
October 31, 2022
Breaking News: COD Will No Longer Require Weekly Testing For In-Person Classes

Breaking News: COD Will No Longer Require Weekly Testing For In-Person Classes

Students and staff will no longer be required to submit proof of vaccination or complete weekly testing if unvaccinated.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
July 13, 2022
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Coffee & Canvas — A Break from Social Isolation

Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and news of disasters, Coffee & Canvas provides a break to ease stress and anxiety.
Jona Padua, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
COD Faculty: The Performing Arts Will Never Die

COD Faculty: The Performing Arts Will Never Die

A deeper look into what “contact” entails in the performing arts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and relevance in today’s society.
Jona Padua, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Charlie Kirk addresses his audience at the Arcada Theatre.

Charlie Kirk and Local High School Students Host Anti-Mask Rally in St. Charles

Charlie Kirk and local high school students spoke to a packed Arcada Theatre in opposition of masks in schools.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
Graphic from Zainab Imam

COD Masks, Vaccines and Testing All Hinge on Governor

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to lift the Illinois mask mandate on Feb. 28, and COD will be following suit.
Bee Bishop, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Faculty Union President Weighs-In on CODs Handling of the Pandemic

Faculty Union President Weighs-In on COD’s Handling of the Pandemic

With the 2nd year of the pandemic approaching, David Goldberg gives his thoughts on COD’s latest COVID-19 protocols.
Bee Bishop, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Students need to make sure they are clear to attend in person classes

How to Check Cleared or Not Cleared Status in myAccess

See how students can check whether their status to be on campus shows that they are cleared or not cleared
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
Graphic by Zainab Imam

COVID-19 Protocols for the New Semester

With the spring semester beginning shortly, it’s important to remember all the COVID-19 protocols that need to be followed.
Bee Bishop, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
COD Starts Weekly COVID-19 Testing

COD Starts Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Nov. 15 marks the beginning of COD’s weekly COVID-19 testing, which is required for all individuals who are not fully vaccinated.
Bee Bishop, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
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