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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.