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The BIC won one of the
three grand prize ABBY
(America’s Best Build-
ings of the Year) Awards
and was featured on the
October 2012 cover of
Buildings magazine for in-
novative renovations and
modernization.
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out to over 73,000 facili-
ties across the nation and
its’ readers look for the
latest ideas on building
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has shown outstanding
criteria in architecture
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about the building.
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are announced month-
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eight merit winners out
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sands of submissions that
highlight great works of
architecture.
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“Going to my
cousin’s wedding in the
Philippines to celebrate
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“Seeing the lights,
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Chicago,”
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Boy with Scott McKeever,”
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Get to know
WDCB RADIO HOSTBRUCE OSCAR
For WDCB Jazz Radio Host Bruce Oscar, life has been pretty musical-ly in tune.
Since age four, Oscar has had an itch to play music.
“I am very blessed,” Os-car said. “Music has been
my whole life.”Oscar said that he’s
always been around mu-sic growing up because his parents would have music playing around the house.
Oscar’s parents then noticed his enjoyment in music and signed him up for classical piano lessons
Family: Married to Julie Oscar with three childrenHobbies: Playing music Bm�l�ghm�Z�ah[[r%�bm�l�a way of life.”Favorites:Color: BrownFilm:�<ZlZ[eZg\ZMusic: “What day of
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at age seven.According to Oscar, he
had several music teach-ers and one very special mentor.
“I studied classical mu-sic and had a wonderful teacher,” Oscar said. “I was maybe eight years old when I found her, or she found me.”
Oscar said that when he would come in and play piano with his teacher, she always told him that he was not playing the right way.
“’I used to come in and play and then she said ‘You know that’s not the way it’s written’ then I said, ‘I know’ and she said, ‘Then why you playin’ that way?’ I said, ‘Cause it sounds better that way’ she said ‘You can’t change the music’ I said ‘But it sounds bet-ter’ so that’s when she realized ‘Well you’re not going to be a classical player’ so she taught me how to be an entertain-er.”
Oscar then began his musical journey landing a part in a band at age eleven, which was his ÀUVW�SHUIRUPDQFH�LQ�D�group.
When Oscar was in high school he played in several groups and then went on to the military to serve in the Navy band.
Coming out of the military, Oscar went to Columbia College in Chi-cago to study radio.
“As far as why I’m here [at WDCB], I never thought about having a career in radio,” Oscar said. “I went to Columbia College to study radio be-cause I thought commer-cials would be nice [and]
ConstruCtion weekly
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Oscar said that it was his wife that encouraged him to apply for a job at WDCB and because of her he enjoys his what he does.
“I’m content and more than happy doing what I do and being who I am,” Oscar said.
Oscar is on air weekly in the afternoons in the OCC at the WDCB radio station.
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Police RepoRtsTUESDAY, NOV. 13
ACCIDENT
A student was backing
out of parking lot Fawell
A at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
7KH�ÀUVW�VWXGHQW�KLW�another student driving
past her car when she
was backing out.
The second student said
that she saw the student
backing out but had no
time to react.
Both vehicles have dam-
age.
7KH�ÀUVW�VWXGHQW�KDV�damage to her tire and
the second student had
damage to her passenger
side and rear bumper.
There were no injuries
reported.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
ACCIDENT
Two students were in
their cars getting ready to
leave campus on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Both students were
parked across from each
other and backed out at
the same time.
In doing so, the two stu-
dents hit each other.
Police reported that
there were no injuries.
If you have any interesting stories that happened to you or some-one you know about crime on campus, email Courier News at: [email protected]
building structure did not
ÀW�WKH�QHHGV�RI�FDPSXV�lifestyle.
The renovation was tak-
en out of the funds from
the 2002 capital referen-
dum and was completed
the summer of 2012.
The building was de-
signed and submitted to
the magazine by Loebl
Schlossman and Hackl,
with construction com-
pleted by M.A. Mortenson
Company and KJWW.
The ABBY award entails
a plaque, press releas-
es, logos, templates and
E-new exposure along
with earning distinction.
The BIC has served as
a place for students to rec-
ognize as a “front door” to
ABBY, from Page 1
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THURSDAY, NOV. 15
ACCIDENT A student was leaving
campus when he noticed
damage to his vehicle
Thursday at 1:10 pm.
The student said that
he went to his car in
parking lot Fawell C and
saw damage to his rear
bumper driver’s side and
several scratches.
The only evidence left
that police noticed was
A student was beginning
to pull into a parking spot
in college lot 3D Wednes-
day afternoon when she
hit the car parked next to
her.
She called police to
make a report and they
noticed damage to the
victim’s vehicle.
Police saw damages to
the victim’s rear passen-
JHU�PXG�ÁDS�DQG�VFUDWFK-
es on the rim and side
panel.
The student that hit
the parked car had minor
damage and paint trans-
fer visible.
Police reported that
there were no injuries and
no citations.
HIT AND RUN
red paint transfer on the
student’s car.
Police have no further
information on who hit
the student’s car.
FRIDAY, NOV. 16
DELAYED INCIDENT
A student was printing
out papers in the li-
brary located in the SRC
Wednesday morning.
The student left the li-
brary shortly after to his
class in the HSC.
When he got to class,
he realized that he didn’t
have his wallet.
The student had his Il-
linois ID car, $7 and two
debits cards.
3ROLFH�ZHUH�QRWLÀHG�D�day later and told the
student to contact his
bank to shut down the
cards.
Police have nothing
further on this case.
ACCIDENT
A student was backing
out of parking lot College
3D on Friday.
The student did not see
the car driving past as
he was pulling out of the
parking spot.
The student hit the car
driving past and dam-
aged their car.
The victim had damage
to his front bumper and
the driver backing out
had scratches on his rear
bumper.
Police reported no inju-
ries.
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a home-like environment
with Starbucks, lounging
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centralized in one area.
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EDITORIAL
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Fall semester recapped, look to the future
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As the year comes to an end, it’s often a good time to look back DQG�UHÁHFW�RQ�ZKDW�KDV�happened, and see where that will steer the future. The year began with the initiation of a cam-pus-wide tobacco ban that sparked much controversy. However, through coordination of the college and the will-ingness of the student body and college patrons, the once heated topic of the tobacco ban has died down and became a non-issue for most. The continued con-struction on campus raised some obstacles, but once everyone settled in and parking issues began to ease, the ben-HÀWV�ZHUH�VHHQ��PRUH�seating for students and increased carpet aid in adding comfort for the
student body during their time at the college. Through recent con-struction projects, the Berg Instructional Center was able to win an ABBY Award from Buildings magazine, the Homeland Educa-tion Center clinched a “Midwest’s Best Proj-ects” award for 2012 from the Engineer-ing News-Record. Through renovations, the Seaton Computing Center is getting updated to feature better tools for learning in this changing technology-centered soci-HW\�WR�EHWWHU�ÀW�WKH�QHHGV�of students compared to the original design. The Library will get updates to make it more conducive to a learning environment that works with the college and its’ students with more open
spaces, better lighting and improved resources. Despite early talks of a possible end to the football program at the college, the Chaps powered through and ZHUH�DEOH�WR�ÀQLVK�WKH�VHDVRQ������JLYLQJ�WKH�team a national rank of 15th and a spot in the Graphic Edge Bowl. The team has had it’s best two consecutive seasons with 15 total wins since 1995-1996 when they won 19 total games. Through Town Hall fo-rums including members of the administration and respective depart-ments, students were able to voice opinions concerning the college. Because of these talks, changes are being imple-mented based on student feedback as is shown through the addition of
more food items to meet differing food needs of those on campus. Although there have EHHQ�GLIÀFXOWLHV��ZKHQ�the college works togeth-er and cooperates for a common cause, we are able to achieve great-ness and the achieve-ments stand for that. As this year comes to an end, and next year and a new Spring semes-ter arise, remember to keep in mind the success that was able to occur through cooperation. Construction will continue, renovations will occur, parking complaints will rise and disagreements will happen, but as long as the good of the insti-tution is kept in mind, the future will be more successful than the past.
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OPINION
This semester Student
Leadership Council has
had several successful
Town Hall meetings.
We host Town Hall
meetings to provide an
open forum for students
to have a dialogue with
different groups at the
college about issues
concerning the students.
This semester we hosted
Pizza with the President,
a chance for students
to sit down with Presi-
dent Brueder and freely
talk about any concerns
or questions they had
about the college.
Also in attendance were
Vice President Joe Col-
lins as well as Dean of
Students Sue Martin.
We also held a Town
Hall covering Financial
Aid, allowing students to
help get the facts straight
when it came to how their
aid was being handled.
Finally we held a
meeting concerning
the food that is avail-
able on campus.
Concerns ranging
from health, ethics, and
religious needs were
raised by attendees.
I am happy to say that
as a direct result from
this meeting, starting
on November 28th,
Sodexo will begin
providing several Ha-
lal and vegan/vegetar-
ian meal options.
We at SLC would like
to thank Lynn Konicek,
General Manager of
Sodexo and Lori Carter,
District Manager for so
expediently taking the
concerns of students and
making accommodations
where they were needed.
We are looking forward
to another set of Town
Halls in the Spring and
are always looking for
issues that students want
addressed on campus.
Hank Gordon
SLC President
...Write a letter to the [email protected]
SLC helps with new food options
This letter is regarding the ar-
ticle that was written regarding
what the student’s stated regard-
LQJ�WKH�FRXQVHORU·V�RIÀFH��7KLV�is my last year at the college.
I was lucky enough to work with
Counselor and Professor Michael
Duggan since 2008. Although I
didn’t start at College of DuPage
until 2011, when I did decide to
begin college, I sought out Michael
Duggan because I remembered how
knowledgeable and helpful he was
when I talked with him in 2008.
Now that I’m getting ready to
graduate in the Spring, I have
Michael Duggan to thank because
he has worked with me these past
two years. I also had the privilege
of having him as an instructor
for his Career Development class
ZKHQ�,�WRRN�LW�P\�ÀUVW�VHPHVWHU��
He was one of the best teachers I’ve
ever had and I’ll miss him dearly
when I graduate from the college.
Whenever I have any issues
or need to talk about anything,
he is always there for me. He
has spent many hours with me
going over classes, encourag-
ing me about schoolwork and
lending a listening ear when I
need to vent about my stress.
He always carves time out in his
busy schedule to talk to me. I’ve had
some trouble with certain people
and instructors at the college and
he has always been there support-
ing me asking me questions on
what I wanted to do about those
situations and how he could help.
I have been lucky to have had
him as a mentor and counselor.
Yes, I have had some trouble in
the past with other counselors when
I’ve had to see other counselors
when Michael wasn’t available.
Not every counselor is the same
and not everyone knows the same
stuff. When I had trouble with
others I would just say to myself
“I’ll wait for Michael and make
sure I make appointments with
him and him only.” Because I’ve
had the same counselor and he’s
been great, I’ve had great success
with the counseling department.
Advice I would give to stu-
dents would be to keep the same
counselor, make appointments
ahead of time and ask for Mi-
chael Duggan to be their coun-
selor. He’s the best there is.
Warm regards,
Ginny Pappaianou
Not all counselors are created equal
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FEATURESThe Real Meaning of the HolidaysPhilosophy professor brings in CCIP student to celebrate Thanksgiving
COD’s Community College Initiative Program, sponsored by the US Department of State, gives international students the opportunity to study at the college and further develop their education, leadership, and pro-fessional skills while becoming familiar with the English lan-guage. For one year these stu-dents take a full set of courses. The 12 CCIP students at COD this year are from Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Paki-stan and South Africa and are studying applied engineering, business, computer informa-tion technology, architecture/building technology and MPTV. This year, CCIP asked staff members if any of them would like to volunteer to be a “so-cial host” for one of the stu-dents, which means they would commit to one or two days of contact with the student each month, which might include a home-cooked meal, a local outing or an invitation to a
holiday or family celebration. Philosophy and religious stud-ies teacher for seven years now, John Santiago decided he would reach out and be a social host. “It’s a great way to pro-vide a connection for them to the holidays and give them a deeper sense of life here,” com-mented Santiago, who has his Ph.D. in philosophy from UIC. Santiago was happy to become friends with 22 year-old interna-tional student, Tshediso Berries who arrived in Illinois on Aug. 2 from Free State, South Africa. Berries earned his scholar-ship to study at COD during his ODVW�\HDU�LQ�FROOHJH�DW�*ROGÀHOGV�FET College in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, a college similar to a community college. Within the next two years, he will earn his Bachelor’s degree in engineering. He is current-ly enrolled in a heavy load of courses including Building Material, Construction Meth-ods, and Entrepreneurship. “One of my biggest dreams is to have my own construc-
tion business and contribute to the economic development of South Africa,” said Ber-ries when asked on where he sees himself in the future. �������%HUULHV�HQMR\HG�KLV�ÀUVW�Thanksgiving with the Santia-go family last week and was in awe of all of the delicious, tra-ditional Thanksgiving foods. “The food was amazing! I’ve never been so stuffed.” He also really admired the sense of family he felt with the Santiagos and appreciated the family values they projected. “I learned that Thanksgiv-ing is a holiday where Amer-ican families celebrate what they have and live in the moment,” added Berries. “I was overwhelmed with all of the generosity and kindness.” Berries is living in an apart-ment near the college with three other boys from CCIP. During their free time they like to play soccer together and watch mov-ies. They’ve also attended con-certs, plays, visited Navy Pier,
and went to a corn maze for Halloween. He also mentioned how all 12 of the CCIP students are a very close group of people. There are a few things about America that stand out to Berries. “Where I’m from, only people with decent jobs own cars and there is usually one per fam-ily. Here, it seems that every member of the family has there own car,” explained Berries. “In my town everyone gets around by bicycle.” The city was excep-tionally special to visit for Berries, because he is pas-sionate about engineering and what he’s studying. Overall, America is much better than he expected and he is looking forward to spending Christmas with the Santiagos along with other family gath-erings. Santiago is very much into race car driving so the two are excited to go to a race track together sometime soon.
Tshediso admired the buildings in Chicago, as he is passionate about engineering.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TSHEDISO BERRIES
The Santiagos welcomed the Berries into their home for Thanksgiving.PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN SANTIAGO
From Syria to Glen Ellyn: Gf]�klm\]fl�k�bgmjf]q
ROSALIE DEASTIS
FEATURES EDITOR
ROSALIE DEASTIS
FEATURES EDITOR
Osama Ai Hamwi’s story isn’t your typical student’s story. Most grew up in a surrounding town of the college with a nor-mal American family life and schooling. On Sept. 26, 1991, Osama was born in Damascus, Syria where he grew up with his three sisters and brother. He played soccer as a child and went to a high school
where students take over ten subjects a semester. Where Osama comes from, the educational system determines your career/major for you. Basically, the scores you earn RQ�\RXU�KLJK�VFKRRO�ÀQDOV�GLFWDWH�your future. Ai Hamwi believed he had more potential than these tests proved, so he decided to come to the United States for his senior year of high school. He went to Hinsdale South where his hard work lead him
to a 4.7 GPA. This gave him the tools he needed to pursue a dentistry career back in Syria. So in 2009, he had gradu-ated high school and went on to the International Universi-ty of Science and Technology, which was around 45 minutes away from his home in Syria. Within two years though, the Syrian civil war currently going on had escalated and Ai Ham-wi’s parents encouraged him to return to the states to continue
his studies. On Sept. 10 of this year, he moved in with his sister in Willowbrook to attend COD. “My counselor from Hin-sdale South told me that this college would be a great choice for me to get my career start-ed,” commented Ai Hamwi. Osama is now taking Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, and grammar classes. He plans on visiting UIC, Benedictine, Loyola, and many other schools to decide where
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Financial aid and payment plans o!ered. Veteran and employer tuition benefits accepted.
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We o!er more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, adult accelerated degree completion programs and 25 graduate programs.
We seek to develop strong, capable graduates who build successful careers. We have more than 6,500 total students including international students from more than 20 countries.
Our most popular transfer majors include aviation, criminal/social justice, education, nursing, healthcare leadership, and business.
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Osama Ai Hamwi and his siblings moved to America from Syria (above) when the Syrian civil war escalat-ed. He hopes to pursue a career in dentistry and take advantage of every opportunity his move will bring him. Ai Hamwi is also interested in possibly going into biology or chemistry.
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Phi Theta Kappa Holiday Gift DriveMonday, No-
vember 26 –
Friday, Decem-
ber 30, 2012.
College Theater- “A Christ-mas Carol”Friday, Novem-
ber 30, 7:00 PM.
Saturday, De-
cember 1,
2012 2:00 PM
and 7:00 PM
Building K Theater.
Tickets: $10
adult/$9 senior
and youth.
Leahy - “A Fam-ily Christmas”Saturday, De-
cember 1, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM,
$33 adult/31 se-
nior/23 youth.
Call MAC Ticket
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COD Toys for TotsTuesday No-
vember 20 –
Wednesday De-
cember 12,
2012.
Live Christ-mas Musicin CafeteriaMonday, December 3,
2012 11:00 AM
- 2:00 PM.
COD Cafeteria.
North SRC
Final Evaluations/Culminating Activities/End of 16-Week and Second 8-Week ClassesFriday, December
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Good Lovelies - “Holiday Show”Saturday, De-
cember 8, 2012
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
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nior/$13 youth
Call the MAC Ticket
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ACCELERATED PROGRAMS AT ELMHURST COLLEGE
Finish Your Degree on the Fast Track
An undergraduate degree or certificate from Elmhurst will open doors and advance your career. Learn more at an information session on December 3 or January 12. You’ll meet faculty, learn about admission and financial aid, and find out how Elmhurst can help you reach your goals.
Fast-Track MajorsBusiness AdministrationPrepare for leadership by mastering business theory and practice within the context of a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. You’ll master subjects like economics, finance, management and marketing, and apply what you’ve learned in hands-on business projects.
Information TechnologyWith an emphasis on the practical appli- cations of information technology in the workplace, this program will prepare you for a career as an IT professional. You’ll gain technical skill, develop your ability to solve problems, and sharpen your communication and team-building skills. Online option available.
Organizational Leadership and CommunicationDesigned specifically for adults who aspire to leadership roles, this program
will give you the flexible skills you need to lead in the for-profit, not-for-profit or public sector. The curriculum combines in-class and online coursework with case studies, teamwork and experien-tial learning.
Pre-Clinical PsychologyStudy how people learn, think, perceive, behave and interact with others. And prepare for graduate study and a rewarding career in clinical and counsel-ing psychology.
R.N. to BSNDesigned for registered nurses who are graduates of associate degree nursing programs or hospital schools of nursing, this program leads to the bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing. Our targeted clinical focus enables you to develop your mastery of nursing practice and leader-ship roles in a hybrid, cohort model.
Certificate ProgramsGeographic Information Systems (GIS) OnlinePrepare to succeed in this exciting field. In everything from business to policy to education and science, GIS helps professionals analyze data, answer questions and solve spatial problems. Designed for working adults, the program is offered entirely online. You’ll work with experienced educators and professionals—and earn a certificate in less than a year.
Mobile Application DevelopmentIn today’s app-happy world, skilled mobile developers are in great demand. This six-month online pro- gram will prepare you to distinguish yourself in the rapidly growing field of mobile application development.
Undergraduate Programs Information SessionMonday, December 3, 2012, 6:00 p.m.Saturday, January 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
Learn Morewww.elmhurst.edu/visit
School for Professional Studies190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst, IL 60126
Call: (630) 617-3300Email: [email protected]: www.elmhurst.edu/adult
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Arts&EntErtainmEntPLR publication party The Prairie Light Review (PLR) is an award-winning stu-dent-run literary arts magazine. To join, registration in English 2210 is re-quired. For the spring 2013 semester, En-glish 2210 will be held on Wednesdays from 3-4:50 P.M. in Student Services Center 3251. Students are encour-aged to sign up for the class to learn about the reviewing, analyzing, and publishing process. As far as the process for choosing submissions goes, the editor-in-chief has the task of removing names from submissions so that all reviews are blind and unbiased. As a group, everyone discusses each submis-sion and casts votes. Wednesday Dec. 5 from 6-8 P.M. in the SSC 3245 will be a party held in celebration of the sub-missions and release of the magazine.
Two publication par-ties are held each year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters to debut the latest issue. All of the publication parties are open to the public and published artists and writers are encouraged to attend. The party features an open mic, which is avail-
able to all party attend-ees. Guests can sign up to participate ahead of time by sending a message to the Facebook page: face-book.com/plrmagazine or they can sign up when they arrive at the party. Additionally, the party will feature a silent auc-tion, promotional tables for local businesses and
clubs, and refreshments. “I would like to person-ally encourage students and people of the commu-nity to join in at the party and continue to keep sub-mitting to keep the maga-zine alive,” PLR member Adam Chalifoux said. “Wheaton North High School’s advanced photog-raphy students submitted
some incredible material.” Over one hundred pieces were submit-ted and the top rated ones were the ones that made the magazine. This event is a celebra-tion of the different styles of literature, including, poetry, short stories, art work, photos, etc. ���7KH�ÀQDO�SLHFH�ZLOO�be sent out to the pub-lisher and released all over the school for free; there will be a display in front of the library. Chalifoux described different ideas of what to expect such as black and white artwork. He is excited to see the reac-tions of the student body. According to Prairie Light Review Marketing Editor Allison Anderson, the submission dead-line for the spring 2013 issue is Feb. 6, 2013. Submissions for the spring are now being accepted online or in person. To submit online, visit the website prairiel-ightreview.org. To submit in person, drop your work DW�WKH�RIÀFH��66&������
Student-run Prairie Light Review to host party in celebration of new issue of magazine
DANIEL EHRHARDTSTAFF CORRESPONDENT
Prairie Light Review is a student-run literary magazine. The staff is hosting a party
open to the public and published artists and writers.
Photo by London Summers
The Wings Gallery is featuring Ashly Metcalf’s exhibit through Dec. 13. Metcalf, a COD grad, mainly uses yarn to create sculptures. She utilizes linear lines and space to form patterns and webs. She also owned a
store before it burned down. This prompted her to move her busi-ness online and she now runs a website and a store on Etsy.com. She calls her store “LeafLee’s Little Sweat Shop” and sells jewelry, clothing, and accessories, which feature unique
and unexpected cro-chet and knit designs. The Wings Student Art Gallery is located in the Student Services Center, Room 2210. The gallery is open noon to 6:30 p.m. Mon-days and Wednesdays, and 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
COURTNEY CLARKARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
COD alumna showcases art exhibit at Wings Gallery
Left: Wings Gallery features new yarn installations.
Above: Artist Ashly Metcalf talks to patrons at the
opening reception of her exhibition
Photos by London Summers
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CONCERT WATCHBAND DATE TIME VENUE GENRE
Foxy Shazam December 30 8:00pm Bottom
Lounge
Glam rock
Carrie
Underwood
December 12
8:00pm
7:30pm United Center Country
Big Gigantic December 31 9:00pmAragon
Ballroom
Electronic
Sufjan
Stevens
December 21
December 15 8:30pm
Metro
Indie twist on
holiday music
The Killers UIC Pavillion Alternative
rock
Japandroids December 13 9:00pm
Metro
Rock
Talib Kweli December 21 9:00pm The Mid Hip-hop
Flosstradamus December 22 10:00pm Metro Electronic
smART DatesDuPage Chorale
Where Elmhurst Chris-
tian Reformed Church
149 W. Brush Hill
Rd., Elmhurst
When Sunday, Decem-
ber 02, 2012, 7:30
PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets: $16 adult/14
senior/6 youth (gen-
eral admission)
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\Zee�ma^�F:<�Mb\d^m�h_Û\^�at (630) 942-4000, or
purchase tickets online.
Small Group Jazz Ensemble
Where Turner Con-
ference Center,
SRC Room 2000
When Tuesday, De-
cember 04, 2012,
12:00PM - 2:30 PM
Tickets: Free
Chamber Orchestra
Where Turner Con-
ference Center,
SRC Room 2000
When Tuesday, De-
cember 04, 2012,
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets: $4 (general
admission). Tickets are
available through the
F:<�Mb\d^m�H_Û\^�!/,)"�942-4000 or online
Percussion Ensemble
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Center, SRC Room 2000
When Wednesday, De-
cember 05, 2012 starting
at 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets: $4 (general
admission). Tickets are
available through the
F:<�Mb\d^m�H_Û\^�!/,)"�942-4000 or online.
Guitar EnsembleWhere Turner Con-
ference Center,
SRC Room 2000
When Thursday, Decem-
ber 06, 2012 starting
at 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tickets: Free
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble
Where Turner Con-
ference Center,
SRC Room 2000
When Friday, December
07, 2012 starting at
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets: $4 (gener-
al admission). Tick-
ets are available
through the MAC
Mb\d^m�H_Û\^�!/,)"�942-4000 or online.
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COMICS
TUTORING SERVICES
[email protected], (630) 942-3686
College of DuPage Learning Commons
www.cod.edu/learningcommons
LEARNING COMMONSONE-STOP ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
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SPORTS
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FREE THROW SHOOTING: Coach Cotton has
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The Lady Chaparrals played a hard fought game against the Moraine Valley Cyclones Tuesday night, but fell just short, losing 57-55. The 7 ranked Chaps were coming off of a 61-52 victory and had won four RI�WKHLU�ODVW�ÀYH�JDPHV� The team was clearly looking to keep the early season momentum going. The game started out shaky for the Chaps as the Cyclones quickly jumped out in front with an 11-3 lead. The Chaps’ offense VHHPHG�WR�KDYH�D�GLIÀFXOW�time gaining any offen-sive rhythm with many RI�WKHLU�ÀUVW�SRVVHVVLRQV�HQGLQJ�LQ�PLVVHG�ÀHOG�goals and turnovers. The Cyclones continued their early dominance and extended their lead to 14, PLGZD\�WKURXJK�WKH�ÀUVW�half. Down 22-8, the Lady Chaps did not get rat-tled and the team began an impressive comeback sparked by the offensive play of guard Sarah Lang. Lang knocked in two shots from downtown and had a clean assist to cen-ter Melissa Niggins who ÀQLVKHG�ZLWK�D�EXFNHW�under the hoop. The Cyclones started
getting sloppy with the ball themselves and the Chaps made sure to capi-talize on the turnovers. The team went on a 13-0 run to bring the game within one with four PLQXWHV�WR�JR�LQ�WKH�ÀUVW�half. Moraine Valley was able to end their scoreless streak and maintain their lead, 26-25, as the buzzer sounded, but the Lady Chaps ended the half on a strong 17-4 run. In the second half of play, the Lady Chaps were not able to continue where they left off in the ÀUVW� Both teams’ offenses were slowed down, each going on numerous scor-ing droughts. Even though this meant the score stayed close, it also meant that the Lady Chaps struggled to get ahead in the game. As the clock ticked down WR�LWV�ÀQDO�PRPHQWV��WKH�Cyclones took a four point lead with 30 seconds to play. Chaps forward Don-na Koerber banked in a jumper with 17 seconds to go, making the score 54-52. The team’s defense had to foul and after the Cyclones hit both their free throws, Chaps soph-
See CHAPS, Page 15
AUSTIN SLOTTSPORTS EDITOR
Photos by London Summers
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To learn more about North Central College, visit northcentralcollege.
» over 55 majors » academic scholarships and need-based grants » an excellent location for internships and jobs » a smooth transfer of credit » NCAA Division III athletics » exciting study abroad opportunities » great support for COD students
December 5, 9:30-12:30
These visits are located on the second
!oor of the SRC near Campus Central.
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE NAPERVILLE, IL
TRANSFER TO NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE AND
Be central.NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE WILL BE AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE ON:
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE OFFERS:
NOVEMBERTue., 6 at McHenry L 62-66!u., 8 ELGIN W 65-50Sat., 10 OAKTON W 65-51!u., 15 at Kishwaukee L 52-75Sat., 17 OLIVE HARVEY W 78-73Tue., 20 WAUBONSEE L 52-54Wed., 28 at Benedictine JV 7:00pmFri., 30 DUPAGE TOURNEY 6 & 8pm (Sauk Valley, Daley, St. Francis JV)DECEMBERSat., 1 DuPAGE TOURNEY Consolation 1:00pm Championship 3:00pmTue., 4 at Morton 7:00pmSat., 8 at Prairie State 3:00pmTue., 11 ROBERT MORRIS JV 7:00pmFri., 14 William R Bear Classic tba at Highland Community CollegeSat., 15 William R Bear Classic tba at Highland Community College JANUARYSat., 5 at Lake County 3:00pmSat., 9 at Milwaukee Tech 7:00pmSat., 12 WRIGHT 7:00pmWed., 16 ROCK VALLEY 7:00pmSat., 19 HARPER 7:00pmWed., 23 TRITON 7:00pm
E=F�K�:9KC=L:9DDNOVEMBERTue., 6 at McHenry W 66-47!u., 8 ELGIN L 55-49Sat., 10 OAKTON W 72-35Tue., 13 at Malcolm X W 58-54!u., 15 at Kishwaukee L 57-66Sat., 17 OLIVE HARVEY W 96- 45Tue., 20 WAUBONSEE W 61-52Tue., 27 MORAINE VALLEY L 55-57Fri., 30 at Kennedy-King 5:00pmDECEMBERTue., 4 at Morton 5:00pmSat., 8 at Prairie State 1:00pmFri., 14 DuPAGE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT DuPage - Elmhurst JV 3:00pm Malcolm X - Robert Morris JV 5:00pmSat., 15 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Consolation 1:00pm Championship 3:00pmJANUARYSat., 5 at Lake County 1:00pmWed., 9 at Milwaukee Tech 6:00pmSat., 12 WRIGHT 5:00pmWed., 16 ROCK VALLEY 5:00pmSat., 19 HARPER 5:00pmWed., 23 TRITON 5:00pmSat., 26 at Madison 5:00pmWed., 30 at Joliet 5:00pm
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FEBRUARYSat., 2 MILWAUKEE TECH 5:00pmWed., 6 at Wright 5:00pmSat., 9 at Rock Valley 5:00pmWed., 13 at Harper 5:00pmSat., 16 at Triton 5:00pmWed., 20 MADISON 5:00pmSat., 23 JOLIET 5:00pmTue., 28 Region IV Tournament at Harper tbaMARCHSat., 2 Region IV Tournament Semi-"nal at Harper tbaSun., 3 Region IV Tournament Championship at Harper 12:00pm !u., 14- NJCAA Division IIISat., 16 National Tournament at Rochester Community College Rochester, MN tba
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“Benedictine University believes that continuing your education shouldn’t be slowed down by a lot of paperwork. Our helpful and friendly admissions staff will provide you with information about !nancial assistance, perform a quick evaluation of your credits, and give you the personalized advising that you need and expect from people who care about YOU.” – Lisa Darnell Assistant Director of Transfer Enrollment
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MY COURIER CONNECTIONS
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TUTORING SERVICES
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You’ll find the complete package. Our outstanding Department of Psychology o!ers you a personal, powerful education at one of the best liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. You’ll test ways to describe, predict—even change—human behavior. You’ll balance the study of cutting-edge theory with its applications in the real world. You’ll enjoy opportunities for sophisticated student research. And you’ll join a friendly community of learners who challenge one another to better understand themselves, their society and their world.
A top college.It’s official: Elmhurst College is among the best in the Midwest. Check out “America’s Best Colleges,” the influential study by U.S. News & World Report. Elmhurst College ranks among the top colleges in the Midwest and is also one of the best values in the region, according to the survey. Elmhurst also appears in !e Princeton Review’s most recent list of top colleges in the Midwest, earning especially high marks for financial aid offerings, faculty and quality of life.
Get real. Our first-rate internship program offers you opportunities to gain not only real-world experience but also course credit. You’ll complete internships at the Chicago area’s
major schools, hospitals, corporations and organizations. You’ll experience psychology at work through hands-on projects with orga-nizations like the Interfaith Respite House. And you’ll have the chance to join our campus Psychology Club and our chapter of the national psychology honor society, Psi Chi.
Go far. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to field experi-ences throughout the Chicago area. You’ll reflect on ethical and moral issues and address social problems through hands-on service. You can even study abroad in such countries as Turkey, Russia, Morocco, Costa Rica or on the Pacific Rim. You’ll build the strongest possible foundation for success in professional life.
For students 24 and up. Adult learners come to class well equipped with skills, knowledge and experience. Elmhurst gives credit where credit is due. You can earn up to 32 semester hours for significant learning beyond the classroom. And you can major in one of our accelerated programs such as business administration, managerial communication, information technology and psychology. Adult students may qualify for transfer scholarships of up to $18,000 per year; Phi Theta Kappa members may be eligible for an additional $2,000.
Elmhurst is coming to COD!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SRC 2nd floor near Starbucks.
See you there!
Contact us
(630) 617-3400 [email protected] www.elmhurst.edu/transfer
190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126
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