College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

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College of DuPage Green Lights Cannabis Cultivation Certificate

Out of 48 community colleges in Illinois, College of DuPage becomes the 20th institution to approve cannabis education for its classes, heightening a student’s chances of gaining an entry-level position in the industry.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 4, 2023
Members of the CODFA rally in front of the COD building before the Board of Trustees meeting.

COD Faculty Union Authorizes Potential Faculty Strike

COD full-time faculty Union president David Goldberg discusses the most recent step in the union's negotiations with COD administration and what that means for students.
Bee Bishop and Nick Karmia
August 28, 2023
Local Scouts stand behind speakers as they give their remarks.

Photo Gallery: Memorial Day in DuPage County

The 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony in Glen Ellyn featured speeches and live music, hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution and Glen Ellyn American Legion Post 3.
Elizabeth Barbosa, Photographer
June 5, 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
Graphic by Bee Bishop

COD Welcomes a New Student Trustee

Student Life has released the results of the recent student election last week, resulting in a new student trustee and six new student officers.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2023
Breaking News: Student Election Results

Breaking News: Student Election Results

Student Life has released the results of the recent student election.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2023
Photo from the Inn at Water Edges website

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
28,000 People Dead

28,000 People Dead

The destructive earthquake aftermath in Turkey and Syria and the lack of aid provided for Syria compared to Turkey.
Saidmuhammad Asoev, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Graphic by Misbah Kaludi

My First Vegan Thanksgiving

I started a vegan diet this past week, and I plan to carry it through Thanksgiving.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Graphic by Zainab Imam

COD Professor Addresses Immigration Misconceptions

Sociology professor Robert Moorehead discusses the fact and fiction of immigration.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Late Night Snacks At COD

Late Night Snacks At COD

College of DuPage has a lot of food choices to offer during the day but few at night.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
October 17, 2022
Are Online Courses Worth Taking? Heres How Students Feel.

Are Online Courses Worth Taking? Here’s How Students Feel.

COD-bound high school students were shut in by the pandemic and are now faced with the option of returning to class in person or staying online. How do they feel about it?
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
September 5, 2022
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