The Courier - September 10, 2014

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RUN, CHAP, RUN! Football team scores big in second game of season leading up to homecoming PAGE 11 >

Faculty considers no confidence vote for college president PAGE 5 >

Date rape nail polish: is it victim blaming?

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Joash Mencias NEWS EDITOR Josh Clayton OPINION EDITOR Parker Rechsteiner FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Wynne SPORTS EDITOR Ben Grote COPY & DESIGN EDITOR Ashlee Berner REPORTER Joshua Beck

INDEX NEWS

OPINION

5 Faculty on the verge of 9 Nail polish just part of no confidence vote multilateral approach FEATURES

SPORTS

6 Nail polish aims to prevent date rape

11 Football team wins in major 31-0 victory

8 Pedal your way to school

COFFEE BREAK

14 Five tips for managing life

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NEWS

COD faculty to hold a vote of no confidence JOSH CLAYTON NEWS EDITOR

College of DuPage’s faculty senate has called for a vote of no confidence in President Robert Breuder to be held on Sept. 10. All college full-time faculty will have the opportunity to cast a vote.

In an e-mail sent to fulltime faculty, senate President Glenn Hansen urged full-time faculty to vote.

Hansen went on to address a number of faculty concerns in regards to the vote.

The concerns included the availability of an absentee

ballot and reasoning as to the vote’s timing, amongst others.

Hansen cited Breuder’s controversial email regarding the release of state funding for a teaching and learning center as the event that sparked the vote.

The communication ended with Hansen providing information for faculty to consider. The information spoke to the “toxic climate” of the college and the wrongdoings of its leadership.

In his weekly newsletter for COD employees, Brueder addressed Hansen’s email.

“Mr. Hansen’s email is replete with the usual factual inaccuracies, incomplete information and lacks substance” Breuder wrote.

Breuder will hold a college-wide meeting to address the no confidence vote. The meeting will take place September 24, 3:00 p.m. in the Belushi Performance Hall.

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NEWS BRIEFS West College Road opens The west extension of College Road is now open for vehicles, according to facilities director Bruce Schmiedl.

Officially named West College Road, the extension links parking lots adjacent to the Early Childhood Center and Campus Maintenance Center to Fawell Boulevard.

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Service Learning Fair The career services department will host a service learning fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student

Services Center atrium.

Students can learn about the college’s service learning program and volunteer opportunities from local charities and organizations.

Living Leadership Conference Speaker Jonathan Sprinkles will give a keynote address at the Living Leadership Conference on Sat-

urday, Sept. 13 at the Turner Conference Center located in the Student Resource Center.

Sponsored by the office of student life, attendees will hear

from Sprinkles as well as participate in leadership development workshops. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and is free for students and advisers.

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mation and questions, contact the student life office via e-mail at studentlife@cod.edu.

COD Cares Day of Action The college’s charity arm will host a “day of action” and cupcake social on Tuesday, Sept.

16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Student Services Center atrium.

Participants can help through activity stations representing various local charitable organizations. Participants can also enjoy free gourmet treat from local bakery Cupcakes for Courage.

For more information, visit www.cod.edu/ about/cod_cares.

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F E AT U R E S

New date rape detector debated Nail polish invention raises questions on victim blaming KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

Over the past month, a new invention has been brought to light and publicized in the media. Four North Carolina State University students, Ankesh Madan, Stephen Gray, Tasso Von Windheim, and Tyler Confrey-Maloney, have formed “Undercover Colors,” a company based on helping women prevent themselves from sexual assault. Undercover Colors has created a nail polish that changes colors when it comes in contact with commonly known date rape drugs like Rohypnol.

Although there are many detector variations, such

as straws or drink stirrers, nail polish may be the least obvious option.

Some believe that rape cases have been under acknowledged in the current day, and much of the blame is placed on victim as well as attacker.

Although many have promoted the idea, critics believe creating a tool to help individuals prevent rape it may encourage victim shaming. It is also argued that the nail polish sends the wrong message that it is a personal responsibility to stay out of dangerous situations.

Even at COD, a debate

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over the social implications of the nail polish exists, as evidenced by a small sampling of students.

Student Maggie Sullivan believes that if the product is proved to be successful, it is a valuable defense and that women should use it.

However, she also agrees with the opposing argument that the nail polish may put more pressure on a woman to defend herself against rape or to have a better sense of a possible attack.

“It’s sad knowing that we have to think that way but I think the idea is good and bad,” Sullivan said.

Student Alyssa Kuciunas says the blame should not be placed on anyone but the rapist.

“I think its wrong that people think it would pro-

mote victim shaming because first of all, you shouldn’t have to pay for something to ‘prevent’ yourself from getting raped. Guys shouldn’t be raping in the first place,” Kuciunas said.

Kuciunas does not think that the product should be necessary in everyday life.

“If someone asked me to try it, sure, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy it because I feel like I shouldn’t have to.”

As of now, it has been questioned if Undercover

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Colors’ products are not only logical, but if they will even work.

The polish has yet to be tested, but media outlets have argued that not all drugs are detectable.

Another argument is that if technology continues to ad-

vance, so wills the severity of blackout drugs.

There may always be a step between drug technology and protection, but Undercover Colors strives to give women a hand up, and be protected in a fashionable way.

F E AT U R E S

Pieces for Peace

Art professor showcases artwork with a touch of advocacy KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

COD art professor Jennifer Hereth has spent her life making artwork that speaks to people and has inspired her students to do the same. Hereth has found inspiration in tragedies and conflicts like Sandy Hook and the Arab Spring. She creates pieces to show rebellion and protest, hoping to spark an idea or feeling in her viewers.

“I’m always looking for a way for my art to be something that turns people on to the hard subjects of life,” said Hereth. “I was moved by the risks of ‘Arab Springs,’ and so I use my own art to take risks and push the audience to think about these things.”

Hereth was asked to be featured in her own exhibition at The University of Chicago Catholic Theological Union in which she included works from a group of her students as well. The exhibit titled “Peace, I Miss

You” and “Imagine New Orleans” shows two sides of the professor’s influence.

14 of Hereth’s own pieces, making up the “Peace, I Miss You” portion of the exhibit, are inspired by worldwide conflicts and the fight for peace. With this work, she hoped to give her viewers an inspiration to think outside of social and cultural norms.

While teaching in China, she got the reaction that she had hoped for.

“It renewed my faith that we do work that is heartfelt and to show them protest in art was so powerful.”

Hereth is not only motivated by tragedies. She also focuses her work on giving back. Hereth, along with former student Karen Gehse, support an art group called IArtists as they create pieces inspired by New Orleans. These pieces are donated to victims rebuilding from Hurricane

Katrina.

Hereth believes in charity work and wants to help her students to be motivated by something other than their own design.

“Most artists want to be useful but sometimes it’s hard to imagine how you can make your artwork powerful,” Hereth said. “Although it’s been nine years since Katrina I’m proud of our dedication and how we show them that although it isn’t a hot topic anymore, we haven’t forgotten about them.”

Along with her own paintings, 14 pieces of Hereth’s IArtists will be featured in the show.

The exhibition, open weekdays from 9 am to 4:30 pm begins on Sept. 12 and runs through Oct. 22.

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ABOVE: Jennifer Hereth’s “Protestistas” is one of the artworks on display at the University of Chicago Theological Union.

LEFT: Hereth’s painting depicting a Tunisian martyr.

“I’m always looking for a way for my art to be something that turns people on to the hard subjects of life.”

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-Jennifer Hereth

MAC FALL ARTS PLANNER September 12: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies This swing band has gone double platinum with their 1960’s vibe.

Go see it if: You enjoy Frank Sinatra and the rest of the rat pack’s classic sound.

20-21: New PhilharmonicPuccini’s Tosca The New Philharmonic Orchestra presents this classic opera about two lovers betrayed by an outsider based on jealousy.

Go see it if: You enjoy a Romeo and Juliet type of

storyline complete with lots of drama.

27: Jim Peterik and the Ides Of March Celebrating 50 years as a band, Jim Peterik will be taking the MAC stage to answer audience questions and take requests. Attendees should expect surprise guests.

Go see it if: You are interested in hearing the stories behind the songs of one of the longest reigning rock bands.

28: Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway” Celebrating some of the

biggest hits from the last 100 years will honor Broadway in this variety show.

The set will feature songs from “Cats”, “Les Miserables” and “The Phantom of the Opera” to name a few.

Go see it if: You’re a fan of comedy central and want to spend your Saturday laughing.

11-12: Oktoberfest With a New Philharmonic Twist Oktoberfest takes the Go see it if: You are a fan of MAC complete with drinks, food and entertainclassic Broadway musicals. ment.

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man behind many top hits.

Taylor has focused his life on his guitar skills, songwriting and teaching. He is now a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Go see it if: You like acoustic music and are interested in hearing music written by Taylor.

December Go to it if: You’re up for a night of dancing and celebrating Oktoberfest like 12: Clint Black Black is a household name a true German. in country music. He will take the MAC stage November to perform hits from his Christmas album as an 14-15: Livingston Taylor early celebration.

Brother of James Taylor, Go see it if: You like counLivingston has been the

try music and the overall feeling of Christmas.

20-21: Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet and The New Philharmonic Orchestra Present “The Nutcracker” This magical holiday adventure is a story known to many. The classic ballet will be brought to the MAC just in time for Christmas.

Go see it if: You are preparing for Christmas and would like to see something festive. This performance is appropriate for all ages.

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F E AT U R E S

Why all the hate on country music?

Genre’s universal musical elements appeal to many ASHLEE BERNER DESIGN EDITOR

No one at Soldier Field was sitting. Everyone was up on their feet, singing and dancing along. There was just so much energy around you and it was a fun atmosphere. I attended country music star Luke Bryan’s concert accompa-

nied by Cole Swindel, Lee Brice and Dierks Bentley on Aug. 30. Now many of you are thinking, “Ugh, I hate country music.”

Most people have very strong opinions concerning country music, and it is not the most popular genre.

Sometimes I wonder why that is.

Country music, most of

the time, has an upbeat rhythm to it and a majority of songs are about kicking back on the weekends with some friends, having a couple of beers and a good time. To my knowledge, that is what most college students do during their college years. That is one of the reasons why I love country music so much. The

A bird’s-eye view of Luke Bryan’s Aug. 31 concert in Soldier Field.

tone of the music is so laid back, relaxing, and fun to hang out to with friends or by yourself.

And at the concert, there weren’t just college or high school students there. There were young kids, parents, grandparents, and men and women. Most concerts are geared toward a specific audience, but country music appeals to all age groups.

You aren’t going to see parents or grandparents at a Drake and Lil Wayne concert dancing along and singing to that type of music.

But the thing that I love most about country music is its lyrical PHOTO BY ASHLEE BERNER content. And I’m not talking about the ones that are more upbeat (even though

those lyrics are also good); I’m talking about those slower country songs.

Country lyrics have meaning and substance. The lyrics demonstrate real life situations that people can relate to and they tell a story. Country music hits you on an emotional level that not a lot of other genres.

For example, take the song “There Goes My Life” by Kenny Chesney.

The song starts off about a teen boy who finds out he is going to be a father and how his life is going to be over. But by the end of the song, his daughter is moving away. He is saddened because she shaped his whole life. This song tells a story, it sparks of emotion, and every time I listen to it I get goose bumps.

There are so many songs that could demonstrate these characteristics, and it is hard to choose just one.

Country music sings about love and life in ways that I can’t put into words, and this genre does the best of doing so. I’m not saying that other genres tell stories or spark emotions, because there are genres that certainly do. I just believe that country does it best.

Driving down the road on a summer day, with the windows down, and the sun out, there is nothing I would rather listen to than a good country song. The songs are fun and upbeat but can also be slow and emotional. What else can you ask for? Isn’t that why we listen to music? For just a few minutes, we can get totally wrapped up in a song that can change your whole day. That is what country music is for me.

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PEDAL YOUR WAY TO SCHOOL 5 reasons you should be riding your bike PARKER RECHSTEINER OPINION EDITOR

You probably drive to school. Most people do.

What if I told you that there’s a much better way to travel, a way that is efficient and cheap and, perhaps most importantly, frees you from having to deal with other College of DuPage drivers? You should be riding your bike, and here’s why.

1. Easy to Park Parking is a nightmare at the college. If you haven’t noticed this by now, you’re taking too many 7:00 a.m. classes. Luckily for you, there are bike racks all over the school, and they’re rarely full. There’s one right in front of the main entrance for the Student Resource Center, one just to the east

of the atrium on the big plaza and one to the west, tucked away next to the lunch room.

2. Better Gas Mileage Not only does your bike not need gas to work, it actually runs on the McDonald’s breakfast burrito you ate in the morning.

Riding a bike burns around 500 calories an hour. You’ve now both saved money and burned off some snacky cakes. Good for you. The cool thing is, as you get better at riding the bike you won’t have to work as hard. This vehicle gets more efficient with use.

3. It Makes You Feel Good Along with burning calories, riding a bike relieves

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stress, helps you focus and causes an endorphin rush. For the locomotively challenged, this is the same effect that causes runner’s high. Essentially, you’ll feel good all over and better equipped to deal with the challenges of everyday life.

Sitting in class for hours on end is a drag. Going for a quick ride before and after is a good way to bookend your school day and transition into other areas of your life.

4. It Gets You Outside Knowing Chicago, by October we’ll be snowed-in and shivering, building our igloos and collecting enough meat to survive the winter months.

Right now the weather is

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still great. The commute to and from school is time you’d have a roof over your head, out of the elements, hoping something good comes on the radio instead of that Ariana Grande song you’ve heard for the 45th time this hour. Get away from Miss Grande and out

under the sun while you still can.

5. It Makes You Cooler Biking is way cooler than driving and way, way cooler than scootering, or scooting or owning a scooter.

Surely you’ve seen all those hipsters with milk crates strapped to the back of

their fixed gear bike. How cool do those people look?

Way cooler than they’d look if they weren’t on a bike.

You want to be cool, don’t you?

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OPINION

In defense of nail polish As previously mentioned in our features section, a new invention out of North Carolina is visibly causing a stir. The invention is a nail polish that changes colors when dipped in drinks containing drugs such as Rohypnol, GHB or Xanax, commonly referred to as “date rape drugs.”

To us, this seems like a positive invention. Many of the loudest voices discussing the matter publicly would disagree.

Students, it seems, aren't sure exactly what to think.

We start from the entirely uncontroversial position that rape, or sexual assault to any degree, should not occur. One very effective way of accomplishing this is to stop those who would assault, either through education or harsh legislation. The blame in sexual assault cases rests always on the attacker. Most sides of the argument seem to agree with this concept.

However, a vocal (if not large) group are of the opinion that this is the only acceptable way we can fight this problem. Those people

suggest that solutions focusing on victim behavior distract from solutions focusing on rapists and constitute victim blaming.

These ideas are therefore repulsive and to be discarded immediately.

This is where we disagree.

Solutions focusing on the rapists themselves are based on one key assumption: it is possible to completely eliminate the desire to rape from a population. Without weighing in on the validity

of this assumption, achieving it in the real world is a utopian goal. As a newspaper, we strive to understand the world as it is, rather than how it might someday be.

A more multilateral ap-

proach is necessary. This is where choices like the nail polish come into practice.

The nail polish is one way by which a would-be victim might choose to proactively protect his- or herself from a would-be predator. We

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“The use, or failure to use, a certain product in no way moves the onus of responsibility to the victim.”

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Joash Mencias OPINION EDITOR Parker Rechsteiner

don't stop going after the predators, we just arm the victims as well. The use, or failure to use, a certain product in no way moves the onus of responsibility to the victim.

We accept this logic in many areas of our lives.

The existence of locks on our houses speaks to this. Is it your fault if your house gets broken into? No. It's the burglar's fault, lock or not.

The reality is that some people are going to try to break into houses, and it doesn't hurt to have a product available that helps would-be victims proactively defend themselves, should they choose to.

What the four undergraduate students from North Carolina State University did is create an option. That's it. They didn't say to stop talking about sexual assault. They didn't say this solves the problem. It may be true that such a product simply treats the symptoms, instead of addressing the sickness directly. In this case, though, the symptoms destroy lives. If we have a method of treating them, no matter how limited, it seems foolish to discard it out of commitment to an ideal world that might not ever exist.

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Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 Noon to 6 p.m. - Food Truck Rally 4 p.m. - 5K 5 p.m. - 100-Yard Chaps Dash Join us for a memorable sunset race!

All proceeds benefit the College of DuPage Foundation Student Emergency Fund.

From noon to 6 p.m. you can savor the flavors of popular Chicago and DuPage mobile eateries at the first-ever Food Truck Rally in DuPage County!

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SPORTS

Chaparrals dominate in second game of season Football team obliterates Illinois Wesleyan BEN GROTE SPORTS EDITOR

The Chaparrals are off to a great start this fall by anyone’s’ standards with two consecutive wins.

The Chaparrals’ talent and teamwork was evidently was carried into their second home game on Sept. 7 as they blew out the Illinois Wesleyan Titans, 31-0.

The landslide victory began at the very start of the second quarter after the Chaparrals scored a touchdown, extra-point and successful field goal kick. From that point on to the rest of the game, the Chaparrals seemed comfortable and in control against the Titans.

The defense was able to hinder any efforts of the opposing team to score, and the offense seemed to be coordinated together in every right way to keep the ball moving on the field. The Chaparrals are proving to be a fearsome rival for any opposing team.

The Chaparrals will need to continue playing this well to beat the nationally ranked Georgia Military College Bulldogs on their homecoming game slated for Sept. 27.

Email: sports@cod.edu

PHOTOS BY MIKE MCHPHERSON

ABOVE: Quarterback Zachary Mahoney (No. 3) passes the football to a receiver during the Sept. 7 home game. The Chaparrals defeated the Illinois Wesleyan Titans in a 31-0 victory.

LEFT: Running back Marquis Morton (No. 25) runs with the football while his teammates defend him.

RIGHT: Wide receiver Dairus Lee (No. 29) attempts to escape an impending tackle from an opposing team member.

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SPORTS

Women’s tennis aims to bounce back this year BEN GROTE SPORTS EDITOR

Playing on College of DuPage’s newly installed courts, the women’s tennis team suffered a loss of 1-7 against Illinois Valley Community College in their first season game on Sept. 6.

Despite the loss, coach Jim Bowers seems optimistic about the upcoming season.

“We have our work cut out for us this season, and I think with hard work we will improve greatly,” Bowers said. “While we can’t change our opponents’ skill levels, we always can improve our own. I think if the team continues to work hard, and tweak out their weak spots, we have the potential for a great season.”

The women’s tennis team went on winning two games and suffered eight losses last season, which isn’t exactly an impressive record. However, Coach Bowers sees this win-loss record differently than many other coaches would.

Coach Bowers sees the past record of the team as an opportunity for them to make large improvements to their game this year, and is very excited to see the team grow as the season progresses. Coach Bowers is pleased to see two, very talented returning players this year, and six promising, new recruits to the team.

Coach Bowers is hopeful that the returning players will continue to perform

well, and the newly recruited players will continue to learn throughout the season.

Coach Bowers says that the sport isn’t about winning one particular game, but is about learning from each time you play. Whether it’s a win, or a loss, there is always room for improvements to be made.

One large factor that Coach Bowers will influence his team’s performance this year are the new tennis courts located on campus for the team to practice on.

“We used to have to coordinate practice times with nearby schools in order to use their facilities.

This made it difficult for us to know exactly when we

could use the courts. Now we’re able to be much more flexible for when it comes to deciding when and how long we can practice for.”

Tennis is a sport of persistence, patience, and hard work. College of DuPage’s tennis team is no different, and is hoping that their hard work will make a difference this year at its future matches.

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5 TIPS FOR MANAGING LIFE IN COLLEGE

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“Everything was easy to do. I transferred right in, no problem.”

LIAM GROGAN, HISTORY MAJOR AT LOYOLA

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.

Visit us for a transfer information session: Sept. 23, Oct. 21 • 11 a.m. • Lake Shore Campus Learn more about transferring to Loyola at LUC.edu/transfer.

SEE WHAT ELSE LIAM HAS TO SAY ABOUT LOYOLA.

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5 TIPS FOR MANAGING LIFE IN COLLEGE ASHLEE BERNER DESIGN EDITOR

1 Flashcards

Having a hard time trying to study for that upcoming test?

Make flashcards. Flashcards make you write out definitions and concepts again. The repetition helps students memorize material better and faster. It forces you to know the words and what they mean and vice versa.

Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more work, but this is your education and that is so important and these grades matter.

Do what needs to be done to get that good grade. It will be worth it in the end.

2 Managing Time

3 Assignment Notebooks

Most community college students also have jobs on top of school. To help balance that, make sure on the days off from work you do your homework. That way when you get off work you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about getting homework done that is due the next day when you still have to eat, shower and get the appropriate amount of sleep in.

Yes, that sounds like high school again, but no one can remember all the dates that assignments are due or all the homework you have to do. Write down the dates important papers and assignments are due. This will help you stay organized and get school work done. Also, write down your work schedule so you know how to plan your time outside of work.

5 Goal Setting

4 To-Do Lists

Make To-Do lists. Making a todo list organizes the tasks that you have to do and you are more inclined to get those tasks done. Plus, it feels good to cross those off when you are done.

Set goals for yourself. That sounds to typical, but it works. If you want an A on that math test, study, review and do practice problems for that test. You are in charge of your educational career, no one else. So make goals, and do what you can within reason to make sure those goals are met. It feels good to accomplish a goals, it keeps you going and more eager to keep going with other goals.

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COD students earn $9.30 per hour tutoring fellow students. Stop by the Learning Commons, in SRC 2102, for application information or call 630.942.3686 or email tutoring@cod.edu.

THE COURIER is looking to hire a PHOTO EDITOR as soon as possible to join our team for the 2014-15 school year!

Email your interest to our editor-in-chief at editor@cod. edu, inquire within BIC 3401, or fill out an application online at codcourier.org.

Looking for a staff or faculty member to be advisor for a new club called Best Buddies, pairing typical students with students that have disabilities. Contact Adam at SikoraA@dupoage.edu, ACAS0506@yahoo.com or 630.995.0506.

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BE RESUME READY FALL 2014 CHAPARRAL CAREER ADVANTAGE Make sure your resume and cover letter are not only accurate and up-to-date, but polished and well presented. Career Services offers free sessions that can help you approach a big job interview with confidence.

AISLIN, THE MONTREAL GAZETTE

For more information, please contact the Career Services Center, (630) 942-2230 or csc@cod.edu.

RESUME REVIEW DROP-IN HOURS Wednesay, Sept. 24 Tuesday, Oct. 14 Tuesday, Nov. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 17

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11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

10 a.m. to noon 1 to 3 p.m.

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Attendees must bring a hard copy of their resume; electronic copies not accepted.

BE RESUME READY WORKSHOP— RESUME AND COVER LETTER TIPS Registration is encouraged: www.cod.edu/careerservices_workshops Thursday, Sept. 11 Wednesday, Oct. 8 Thursday, Nov. 6

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Registration is encouraged: www.cod.edu/careerservices_workshops

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