April 30, 2014 The Courier

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was immediately reminded of a scene from “Dead Poets Society” when we decided to focus this issue on the arts. A professor instructs his intro to poetry class to tear out the ‘introduction’ of their textbooks and rip it up. He instead shares with the students why they should really study poetry, a subject unsuspecting enough, but Robin Williams delivers a monologue so inspiring even today’s teenager would pick up a Kindle and download some iambic pentameter verses: “We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”

Last week COD filled with music for student dance and fashion shows. In a celebration of art and creativity, this week we highlight the passion of students that extends beyond the classroom and on to the stage.

Sometimes academia requires all of our attention, and we can actually feel the breeze of our outside interests whizzing by. Especially while we’re in the final push of

the semester, it’s important to be reminded of outlets to express ourselves. That might mean strutting down a runway or taking in a gallery; running a marathon for the first time or simply rolling down the windows and blasting the new Duck Sauce album (tip: you need to listen to this now!). The beautiful landscape we’re living in was made by people just like you. Despite those who may think otherwise, it is words and ideas that change the world. So as we wind down here and you write that final term paper take the time to drink in all the potential inspiration that exists in these hallways, and take it with you.

In the crescendo of William’s discourse to his students, he warns that time is persistent, and it’s up to them to determine the mark they might leave: “The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”

Keep in mind this week, what will your verse be?

Go Hawks.

Caroline Koch Managing Editor

I am writing in regards to the article that was recently published in The Courier, “Fixated on Fitness.” While I think it is wonderful that college students are becoming more and more motivated to become physically and mentally “in shape,” I did have a few concerns with the content of the article - or, more specifically, what was left out.

It was mentioned in the article that social media websites such as Instagram and Pinterest are filled with fitness-related hashtags, accounts, pictures, etc. While it is certainly true that social media can be beneficial in regards to motivating people to work out, there is also a darker side to the “fitspiration” culture that is so prevalent on such websites. It is mentioned in the article that “students are not hitting the gym to look like runway models,” but those progress pictures and gym selfies seem to indicate that there is at least some degree of wanting to show the world how fit you look. Sometimes those progress pictures and supposedly “motivational” quotes do not serve to inspire or empower people, but only make them feel worse about themselves. Or some feel as though they must have perfect ab muscles and never give up on a workout even if their muscles are at the point of exhaustion.

For example, one “fitspiration” poster showing a woman with a perfect six-pack states, “Suck it up now and you won’t have to suck it in later.” How is this inspiring or empowering? To me, it simply seems blunt and rude.

Or what about the whole “strong is the new sexy” campaign? Is that inferring that we have to be super-fit in order to be considered “sexy?”

While I am not trying to infer that all people post and support such demeaning pictures/quotes, it is important to remember that such trends can lead people into dangerous habits, such as overexercising or disordered eating patterns.

Another slight concern I had was with the “healthy eating” suggestions at the bottom of the article. It was mentioned that Boca burgers were a healthy choice - however, they are actually full of processed soy products that can be harmful to our health. Another product mentioned was the Right Size Hunger Smashing Smoothie Packets in Lean Cocoa Bean. When I researched these smoothie packets, here were some of the ingredients: soy protein isolate, canola oil, corn syrup solids, artificial flavors and sucralose (Splenda). While I appreciate the fact that suggestions were given, I feel that these products do not truly provide health benefits, and are full of ingredients that could be detrimental to our body and actually decrease our ability to function well while working out.

Again, I hope this letter doesn’t come across as too harsh or critical - I simply wanted to share my thoughts.

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College launches charity arm JOASH MENCIAS // NEWS EDITOR

Kicking off with a balloon drop and ice cream social, College of DuPage launched COD Cares, the college’s community service program, on April 29.

Students, staff and administrators packed backpacks for local children and wrote notes to veterans in the Student Services Center. COD Cares also encouraged people to donated a variety of goods to several community organizations.

According to the Ami Chambers, coordinator of community relations, COD Cares strives to encourage and coordinate “charitable efforts for staff and student participation while fostering a culture of service on campus.”

To encourage participation, COD Cares offered a chance for

participants to win a premium parking pass. Participants had to donate goods or completed service activities.

Students and staff could also sign up to become a COD Action Hero and volunteer in monthly events. COD Cares provides the opportunity for staff to get compensated for their charitable efforts.

The day’s activities aimed to help at least 13 community organizations, including DuPage County PADS, Operation Support Our Troops and Willowbrook Wildlife Center.

The institution-wide program came from COD’s shared governance council, according to Chambers. Members agreed charitable and service-related activities on campus should be overseen by one entity.

CAROLINE KOCH

MANAGING EDITOR If college ball players are going to continue making universities across the nation boatloads of cash, it’s probably time to start giving back to the players who make sport season after sport season worth for millions of fans. The University of Texas Longhorns football program netted $65 million for the school’s athletic department, according to Forbes.

Surely numbers like this deter administrators from the fact that UT didn’t see a bowl game last season. Combined with the University of Notre Dame and Michigan, the three football programs pulled in $165 million in profit… pure profit. The students generating that money should be able to see some of it, and not just in the form of a full ride.

And as for the NBA com-

COD Cares will schedule a series of monthly group service activities on and off campus throughout the year. The program will host a large annual celebration like the launch occasion, which will include a volunteer recognition component as well, according to Chambers.

Chambers hopes to invite members of the community at large for future events.

Student Katie Price decided to participate in a service activity on a whim.

“I think that it’s fun and everyone’s having a good time. It seems like a good cause,” Price said.

Martha Johnson, supervisor for the mail and print services department, remarked on the new program.

“It’s amazing that an institution this large shows a softer side.”

Balloons surround Executive Vice President Joseph Collins after his opening remarks on April 29, 2014.

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missioner saying players need to stay in school for two years: Imagine LeBron James in college under these pretenses...

Can you imagine how much money a university would make off his talent? It’s not a wonder why these terms are being assessed. I am all about students staying in school, but is getting good grades and a degree really the end game here?

The Northwestern football team made a bold move in wanting to unionize, but now that the conversation is on the table, are they really that far off in their thinking? I don’t think anyone’s going to stop tailgating if NCAA players are compensated. In fact, it presents a greater incentive for them to stay in school for the duration of their degree.

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SHOULD NCAA AT H L E T E S B E C O M P E N S AT E D FOR THEIR P L AY ?

PARKER RECHSTEINER SCENE EDITOR

Yes. But not in dollar dollar bills y’all. Collegiate athletes are obviously incredibly important in American culture.

They put their bodies on the line, sacrificing time and effort to play a game (be it basketball, football, or otherwise) which is profited on by the university.

Many receive scholarships for their play, which is nice, but given the amount of time they put in, and money they earn for the school, it results in something resembling indentured servitude.

Now, that’s not to say they should be “paid,” per se. There is a certain je ne sais quoi to amateur sports, a certain oomph that doesn’t occur during professional athletic competition.

I’m not sure we’re willing to

give that up. But if we’re going to be okay watching these kids wreck themselves to play a game for our entertainment, effectively reducing them to gladiators at best, and cattle at worst, there needs to be some protection for the players That’s why I’m all about this unionization thing at Northwestern. Universities should have to pay 100 percent of the medical bills from sports-related injuries for all players. They should feed them, to meet the caloric needs of the training programs. They should clothe them. If the students are expected to give up all their time to the team, the team should be obligated to take care of them.

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FEATURES

Bike the Drive chooses student’s design PETE SURGES

ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

Graphic design student, Pete Surges was recently announced as the winner of a T-shirt design contest for Chicago’s “Bike the Drive.” An annual event where bike riders enjoy five hours of car-free riding along 30 scenic miles of the city.

Surges submitted his design idea in early March, nervous to go up against huge city schools like DePaul and Columbia. However, he knew what he was capable of: “I thought, ‘hey, you guys have some big competition.’

COD has one of the best graphic design programs.”

Surges was given a color template

for the design. He knew he was going to keep his idea simple, yet recognizable.

“I wanted to create something people could be comfortable with. I also decided to use the skyline in the background to give an essence of the event,” he said.

In the past, Surges designed clothing for Insane Motor Sports and Sad Story, a rollerblading company. The Bike the Drive T-shirt can be purchased on bikethedrive.org for anyone participating in the event on May 25.

The former automotive student found out about the contest through COD’s AIGA Student Group, an organization focused on graphic design, Web design and illustration. Surges has been a member for two years, and is thankful for the opportunities the group has given him.

“Ami Rupani (AIGA president) and the group really pushed me to get involved and meet new people. They motivated me to give this contest a

shot and get my name out there.”

Graphic design was always something that came natural to Surges, and it was after dealing with some health issues in his automotive career that he decided to make a living out of it.

“I grew up always having the passion to draw and design cool things. It was always a hobby of mine.”

He decided to return to school at COD in 2011 to pursue a career in graphic design. At first, Surges was frightened to take his old childhood hobby to another level. Today he says it is one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

“COD has given me meaning of what I want to do with my life. The type of work teachers push us to do here is awesome. They also just taught me with hard work, anything is possible,” he said.

Surges is excited to graduate with an associates degree in graphic design this semester, and feels prepared to take on more opportunities to share his work.

SPEED DATING + MUSICAL CHAIRS = SPEED FAITHING

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Surges’ design for the annual Bike the Drive event in downtown Chicago was created with simplicity in mind.

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JORDIN GIGNAC // DESIGN EDITOR

The Interfaith Student Alliance hosted their first public event in the Student Lounge last Thursday. Sarah Lapp, president of Interfaith, thought to bring speed dating and religion together and call it “speed faithing.”

Several groups of student participants like, Muslim Student Association members and Interfaith members, engaged in a musical chairs-esque religion talk. “Get rid of the mindset of whether you are with us or against us,” Lapp said, in hopes of creating a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere like the Interfaith Youth Core (established in Chicago by COD Alum Eboo Patel) embodies.

During the event, students were answering questions like, “When someone says the word ‘God,’ what do you think of?” Or, “Do your beliefs affect your morality?” Lapp organized the event to display each question on a projector for the whole room to view, and every five minutes, students would switch discussion partners. “[As a new club] I want to get the routine down and hope to run [a speed faithing event] one or two times per semester,” said Lapp. She noted that

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FORKLIFT OPERATORS/ MATERIAL HANDLERS diversity is what drives the Interfaith movement. “I want to broaden people’s horizons and show that it is possible and rewarding to converse with students of different religions and beliefs.”

Interfaith advisors, Professor of Philosophy and World Religions, Les Wolf, and Humanities Professor, Josh Price, spoke highly of Lapp’s presidency for Interfaith, and how she looks up to IFYC founder, Eboo Patel. “The Interfaith Youth Core advocates the idea of working together,” said Price. “That is what Sarah is doing with our Interfaith Club on campus.”

Roshan Rahimi, a 19-year-old English major, likes to think of Interfaith as a bridge between religions, “It’s a great way for faiths to come together and ask the questions that always have a stigma tied to them. [Interfaith has] such a welcoming and supportive environment.”

Interfaith will be hosting “Interfaith Jeopardy” on May 8 in SSC 1225.

The club has weekly meetings on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. in SSC 1225.

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FEATURES

Bike the Drive chooses student’s design PETE SURGES

ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

Graphic design student, Pete Surges was recently announced as the winner of a T-shirt design contest for Chicago’s “Bike the Drive.” An annual event where bike riders enjoy five hours of car-free riding along 30 scenic miles of the city.

Surges submitted his design idea in early March, nervous to go up against huge city schools like DePaul and Columbia. However, he knew what he was capable of: “I thought, ‘hey, you guys have some big competition.’

COD has one of the best graphic design programs.”

Surges was given a color template

for the design. He knew he was going to keep his idea simple, yet recognizable.

“I wanted to create something people could be comfortable with. I also decided to use the skyline in the background to give an essence of the event,” he said.

In the past, Surges designed clothing for Insane Motor Sports and Sad Story, a rollerblading company. The Bike the Drive T-shirt can be purchased on bikethedrive.org for anyone participating in the event on May 25.

The former automotive student found out about the contest through COD’s AIGA Student Group, an organization focused on graphic design, Web design and illustration. Surges has been a member for two years, and is thankful for the opportunities the group has given him.

“Ami Rupani (AIGA president) and the group really pushed me to get involved and meet new people. They motivated me to give this contest a

shot and get my name out there.”

Graphic design was always something that came natural to Surges, and it was after dealing with some health issues in his automotive career that he decided to make a living out of it.

“I grew up always having the passion to draw and design cool things. It was always a hobby of mine.”

He decided to return to school at COD in 2011 to pursue a career in graphic design. At first, Surges was frightened to take his old childhood hobby to another level. Today he says it is one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

“COD has given me meaning of what I want to do with my life. The type of work teachers push us to do here is awesome. They also just taught me with hard work, anything is possible,” he said.

Surges is excited to graduate with an associates degree in graphic design this semester, and feels prepared to take on more opportunities to share his work.

SPEED DATING + MUSICAL CHAIRS = SPEED FAITHING

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Surges’ design for the annual Bike the Drive event in downtown Chicago was created with simplicity in mind.

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JORDIN GIGNAC // DESIGN EDITOR

The Interfaith Student Alliance hosted their first public event in the Student Lounge last Thursday. Sarah Lapp, president of Interfaith, thought to bring speed dating and religion together and call it “speed faithing.”

Several groups of student participants like, Muslim Student Association members and Interfaith members, engaged in a musical chairs-esque religion talk. “Get rid of the mindset of whether you are with us or against us,” Lapp said, in hopes of creating a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere like the Interfaith Youth Core (established in Chicago by COD Alum Eboo Patel) embodies.

During the event, students were answering questions like, “When someone says the word ‘God,’ what do you think of?” Or, “Do your beliefs affect your morality?” Lapp organized the event to display each question on a projector for the whole room to view, and every five minutes, students would switch discussion partners. “[As a new club] I want to get the routine down and hope to run [a speed faithing event] one or two times per semester,” said Lapp. She noted that

Photo Courtesy of Bike the Drive

PERFORMANCE NUTRITION: PERFORMANCE NUTRITION:

Glanbia Performance Nutrition is one of the world’s leading sports and nutrition solutions providers. Based in Aurora, IL, we are looking for motivated team players to join our growing team!

FORKLIFT OPERATORS/ MATERIAL HANDLERS diversity is what drives the Interfaith movement. “I want to broaden people’s horizons and show that it is possible and rewarding to converse with students of different religions and beliefs.”

Interfaith advisors, Professor of Philosophy and World Religions, Les Wolf, and Humanities Professor, Josh Price, spoke highly of Lapp’s presidency for Interfaith, and how she looks up to IFYC founder, Eboo Patel. “The Interfaith Youth Core advocates the idea of working together,” said Price. “That is what Sarah is doing with our Interfaith Club on campus.”

Roshan Rahimi, a 19-year-old English major, likes to think of Interfaith as a bridge between religions, “It’s a great way for faiths to come together and ask the questions that always have a stigma tied to them. [Interfaith has] such a welcoming and supportive environment.”

Interfaith will be hosting “Interfaith Jeopardy” on May 8 in SSC 1225.

The club has weekly meetings on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. in SSC 1225.

Contact Sarah Lapp from more information at interfaithstudentalliance@gmail.com or Lapps@cod.edu.

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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

CAROLINE KOCH // MANAGING EDITOR

The “Spring College Dance Concert” gives students and faculty of the dance department a chance to share all the hard work that went into choreographing, learning and perfecting their routines. The show also serves as a chance for COD dance students to enter into the Chicagoland’s dance community conversation.

More than 35 students performed in the show, but also choreographed. Auditions and interviews for student choreographers were held at the beginning of the semester. The show includes several different genres of dance, from ballet to jazz, hip hop and everything in between, offering a program as diverse as its students. Many pieces are choreographed by students though special this semester was Jon Sloven - professional dancer with Thodos Dance Chicago who served as a guest choreographer. Some pieces were put together by the dance program faculty as well. “‘Great Gatsby’ was a lot of fun, but I think the ‘Death and the Maiden’ ballet concept piece would be my favorite,” participating student Chris Chapa reflects on his first time ever dancing ballet in the show. Featured in both the dance and fashion show, Chapa says the shows were learning opportunity that exposed him to something completely new. “This was my first year dancing and I definitely don’t have any regrets. At times, it definitely got stressful balancing school and dance, but I know that dancing here will definitely be something I will always look back upon with great memories.”

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PHOTOS BY DENTON DOOLEY

ENE LEFT: Design student Valeria Baker’s stunning designs featured at the annual College of DuPage fashion show.

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FASHION SHOW DAZZLES CAROLINE KOCH // MANAGING EDITOR // PHOTOS COURTESY OF VIN REED

Family and friends of COD’s fashion studies program gathered in SRC 2000, last Friday (April 25), for a runway show celebrating student designs.

“Dazzle” is the 2014 installment of the annual student fashion show. Showcasing over 40 looks from 15 designers, the backstage area before the show was surprisingly calm. Volunteer models glittered from head to toe with help from the college’s cosmetology program students. The pre-show scene was well organized, thanks to program faculty’s attention to detail, but the night really belonged to the designers. “The students have really done everything, from choosing the music to the plan for hair and makeup to the publicity, they’ve done an incredible job,” said fashion studies professor Melissa Heischberg.

The show took the audience on a ride through

looks categorized into vignettes with titles like ‘glam,’ ‘astonishing,’ ‘spellbinding,’ ‘alluring’ and the formal finale, ‘glitterazzi.’ Many of the designers themselves modeled their own clothes, an extra special touch for the audience. The MC opened the show saying “everyone has something to make them shine,” and “Dazzle” certainly delivered on that promise.

Much of the runway presentation was on-trend: black and white, cutout detail, subtle midriff bearing two pieces. Former Miss Illinois contestants/ winners modeled formalwear from Valeria Baker, a student featured in the Future of Chicago Fashion runway show over spring break. Her full length, red beaded gown was an absolute show stopper - ready for any ready-to-wear collection.

Construction really was the star of most gar-

ments, impressive draping techniques and work with delicate textiles spoke volumes about the talent in the program.

Program coordinator Sharon Scalise addressed the crowd after the show to present the 2014 award winners in design: “All of our students have worked so hard this year. From drawing the patterns to draping on mannequins to sewing garments together to fitting models, everything here is done from scratch.”

Award winners were chosen from a jury of of fashion professionals and are listed at the top/bottom with their designs. Congratulations of Taylor Armstrong, the Chicago Fashion Group’s chosen scholarship winner for this year.

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105-WORD RANT ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

I’m annoyed that I have too many things to complain about that I couldn’t find one thing to rant about. But I guess one thing to highlight is how I’ll drop you like a hotcake if you think it’s OK to hang out with my ex after I considered you a best friend. How is that not an unwritten rule? I broke up with him, so you broke up with him too. How would you like it if I hit up your ex to hang out? You’re a crappy friend who thrives off male attention, and now you and him can both go scratch. Blessings.

SEND US YOUR 100 WORDS! Please provide your full name, age and major when sending your rant to editor@cod.edu

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For Liam Grogan, transferring to Loyola from the College of DuPage was a breeze. From reviewing his transcripts to helping him line up financial aid, Loyola’s advisors helped Liam every step of the way.

And that let Liam focus on what matters most—getting his degree from one of the nation’s best universities.

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SPORTS

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT First-year student, Natalie Arturo, competes in the 5k at regionals, where Arturo qualified for nationals in the 10k.

CASEY WALTEMATH HIGH JUMPER, 20

JORDIN GIGNAC // DESIGN EDITOR

Chapparal high jumper, Casey Waltemath, reflects on track and field season while anticipating nationals. Waltemath is in her last year of track and has had a record of 5 feet, 4 inches in high jump.

Anything you’ve done you never thought you’d try or achieve?

I really increased on my weight lifting this year, I never thought I’d go above 135lbs for squats, but this year I surprised myself with a max of 215lbs.

What have you achieved this season this far?

So far this year I have scored a good number of points for the team & have manage to get the regional champion title, which qualified me for nationals.

Have you ever been surprised with yourself after a meet? If so, why?

The most surprised I’ve been after a meet was last year about this time actually, I almost jumped 5ft 5 1/2 inches.

I didn’t think I had it in me.

Best words/advice a coach ever gave you?

PHOTO COURTESY COD NEWS BUREAU

Chaps on track to national championships JOASH MENCIAS // NEWS EDITOR

The Chaparral track and field team reaffirmed their progress on the track as they finished strong in the regional championship at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. Both the men’s and women’s team finished second place overall.

Matt Wilhite, in his second season as head track and field coach, says the talent level has increased in recent seasons. In five years, the team moved from Division III category up to Division I in the NJCAA. The team is expected to send its top athletes to the NJCAA Division I championship in Mesa, Ariz. Freshman Pat

Niyork, who broke the COD record in the 5K race, placed fourth in the country.

Chris James also broke a school record in the 110 hurdles and placed sixth in the country.

20 additional Chaparrals gained a spot at the national meet after the winning big in Jacksonville, Ill. In the throwing category, Crist Brenner got the top spot in discus and hammer throw and Ian Welsh earned a spot in shot put. On the women’s side, Monica Smith won in shot put and hammer throw.

Catherine Villa and Monica Byrne will also join the national meet. Villa competed in the 400 meter hurdles. Byrne ran the 1500 meter race and helped her

teammates gain a nationals spot in the 4x800 meter relay.

“It makes me excited,” Wilhite commented on the athletes’ successes. “It gives enthusiasm, especially at the end of the season, and it gives an outlook of what we can do in the future.”

Already looking ahead to next season, Wilhite hopes returning cross country and track athletes will progress in their sport. The coach also wants to continue the team’s success by enlisting qualified newcomers.

“Leading into next year, we will continue to recruit high-caliber, motivated and dedicated student athletes,” Wilhite said.

APRIL 25-26 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

“Just jump” What has the team achieved this year?

So far I’d say our big achievement has been the regional meet, we came out of it with almost 20 people qualified. for nationals.

The Chaparral track and field team finished strong at the regional championship in Jacksonville, Ill. Here are the athletes earning a national championship spot after their performance.

Kim Lemke // Pole Vault Casey Waltemath // High Jump Monica Byrne // 1500 meter race Catherine Villa // 400 Hurdles Hayley Reagin // 5K race Natalie Arturo // 10K race Monica Byrne, Kelah Freeman, Sara Algawera, Stepfany Ruiz // 4x800 relay

Monica Smith // Shot Put, Hammer Ian Welsh // Shot Put Crist Brenner // Discus, Hammer Shane Bruni, Chris James, Kyle Gregory, Rapher Rya // 4x100 relay Erik Greenwell, Dreylon Jones, Kevin Otte, Daryle Worley- 4x800 relay Jose Garcia- 3K steeplechase Pat Niyork- 5K, 10K race 30 April 2014 // codcourier.org // 11

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1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 cup canola oil, or extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 2 cups very thinly sliced fresh asparagus (about 1 bunch) 2 cups shelled fresh peas (about 3 pounds unshelled) 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or scallion greens Combine lemon juice and zest, oil, sugar or honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a large salad bowl. Add lettuce, asparagus, peas, tomatoes and chives or the top of a green onion; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook and go to Hulu. com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Straight Talk is an advice column aimed at questions you’d ask your best friend...except Straight Talk won’t fluff the answers. Real advice for real issues, from someone who has been there, done that. To get your questions answered, email overheardcod@gmail.com

His ex won’t move out I’ve been seeing a guy who is recently out of a relationship. Things are going awesome, and I feel like I could see us together for a long time. But here’s the problem: his ex still lives with him! He says she hasn’t found a place to go yet. Him and I are together pretty often, and when he’s home he’s always texting me, so I’ve been trying to not worry about it. But it’s been over a month now and I’m starting to get worried. It’s just annoying to think about her still being in the picture.

-Concerned Dear Concerned, That is annoying. What’s taking her so long? Are they on civil terms with each other? Regardless, you’re never going to be able to really move forward in your relationship until you feel closure about their relationship. If things are going well as of now, don’t try to make problems in your head that might not even be there. However, if she’s still there for even another month, you should put your foot down.

Talk to him about how it makes you feel uncomfortable, only because your feelings for him are growing stronger and you don’t want anything getting in the way of that.

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“Whoa, I just put myself to sleep just now.”

“I don’t know which mess I want to eat.”

“Girl, you need to stop bringing that chick.”

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JOBS ON CAMPUS

WE’RE HIRING THE COURIER will soon be hiring students to join our team for the 2014-15 school year! Email interest to Christina at paytonc359@cod. edu, inquire at BIC 3401 or fill out an application online at codcourier.org. Hourly and freelance positions available.

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College of DuPage Spring Music Performances Percussion Ensemble

Director: Mike Folker Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.

DuPage Community Concert Band

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Student Recital

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Friday, May 9, noon Free, MAC Room 140

Student Jazz Showcase Director: Tom Tallman Friday, May 9, 8 p.m.

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble Director: Tom Tallman Friday, May 16, 8 p.m.

Free, Normandy Banquet Hall, Elmhurst

All performances are held in the McAninch Arts Center Belushi Performance Hall and have $4 general admission tickets, unless noted.

Tickets:(630) 942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org

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Director: Dan Pasquale D’Andrea Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m.

Director: Steve Ramsdell Thursday, May 8, 2 p.m.

Free, MAC Studio Theatre

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