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EDITOR IN CHIEF Joash Mencias
INDEX NEWS
OPINION
4 Slight increases for fall 11 Coming home at the enrollment wrong time
NEWS EDITOR Josh Clayton OPINION EDITOR Parker Rechsteiner FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Wynne SPORTS EDITOR Ben Grote COPY & DESIGN EDITOR Ashlee Berner PHOTO EDITOR Lucas Koprowski
FEATURES
SPORTS
7 Cupcakes give back to the community
13 Soccer team loses against Sandburg
8 Battle of the cosmetic boxes
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NEWS
College boasts annual enrollment growth Slight gains reported in number of full-time students JOSHUA CLAYTON NEWS EDITOR
College of DuPage’s reported growth in overall credited headcount and full-time equivalent headcount (FTE) for fall 2014, an annual increase of three percent and 1.8 percent respectively. The college reported a headcount of 29,476 students, with 16,857 students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours. Last term, college officials set a goal to reach COD’s FTE record of 17,677 students. To Student Affairs President Earl Dowling, a three percent increase in total headcount for a large institution indicates considerable growth.
“When you’re talking about enrollment growth at the second largest post-secondary education institution in the state, you’re talking about a lot more students and parents saying ‘this is the place to go,’” Dowling said. The college’s strategic plan calls for an annual enrollment growth accomplished through recruitment and retention efforts. The college has targeted recent high school graduates and young adults, marketing an education that can be pursued alongside employment. Targeted marketing and physical improvements to the school have positively affected enrollment numbers.
“I think students and parents gravitate towards a place that looks nice,” Dowling said. “Overall, it has been a school-wide effort [to boost enrollment].”
FALL ENROLLMENT TICKING UP PAST FIVE YEARS
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Find more key figures on our website, codcourier.org. SOURCE: OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS GRAPHIC BY JOASH MENCIAS
Diversity center to put greater focus on inclusion at COD JOSHUA CLAYTON NEWS EDITOR
College of DuPage has created a center for student diversity and Inclusion located in the corridor adjacent to Campus Central in the Student Services Center. The introduction of this center aims to help the African-American community tap into higher education, according to student affairs Vice President Earl Dowling. Colleges nationwide have prioritized student diversity as a means of enriching the learning environment. “Our students at the College of DuPage are no different than students at any other university,” Dowling said. “The more we can do to prepare our students for the world they’re going to face, the better.” Dowling appointed David Swope as director of the new center in April.
Swope is working to recruit black students on campus as well as improve retention rates. He will also work with a group of African-American members of community college District 502. This push for student diversity is part of a greater college mission to provide students with a more prominent sense of inclusion, according to Dowling. The veterans service center, Latino outreach center, international student services and center for access and accommodations are additional outlets the college uses to promote the same ideals. “We’re sending the right message to the community; a message of inclusion,” Dowling said.
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DIVERSITY AT COD According to College of DuPage’s fall 2014 enrollment data, the college maintains a fairly diverse racial and ethnic profile.
WHITE 55 percent HISPANIC 21 percent ASIAN 10 percent BLACK 8 percent TWO+ RACES 2 percent PHOTO BY LUCAS KOPROWSKI
Note: Data does not include statistics for American Indian and Pacific Islander students.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS
NEWS
Conference inspires, develops student leaders JOSH BECK REPORTER
Most students do not consider being on campus as a way to pass the weekend, however that’s where many student leaders were during the first Living Leadership Conference, collaboratively hosted by the office of student life and Student Leadership Counil. The day started off with a keynote address from “Connection Coach” Jonathan Sprinkles. Sprinkles’ keynote address
posed the question of what makes a good leader. Answering his own question he followed with a fount of insights regarding what it takes to grow as a leader, and ultimately as a person. Sprinkles also touched on how to live like a leader and told conference attendees, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t imagine it.” After the keynote concluded, lunch was presented as an opportunity for so-
cialization and networking, which many leaders used to plan collaborative efforts between their respecting organizations, thus exercising the fundamentals of leadership Sprinkles alluded to. Following the keynote was a choice of three panels for attendees to sit-in on: from a “zombie apocalypse” illustrating the breakdown of society due to regressive leadership practices, a session that focuses on the do’s
and don’ts of networking “like a leader,” and a panel of COD alumni who spoke on their experiences as leaders during their time here. Numerous positive sentiments were expressed throughout the conference. Aira Lheiz Aquino, SLC’s outreach coordinator, felt the conference was a “great way to start the year, especially because a lot of clubs want to collaborate.” The day was ended with
sorting crayons for the Su- in students and build skills per Crayon Project. The that promote a willingness project, sponsored by local to lead. non-profit organization, SCARCE, melts down Email: jbdowners@gmail.com crayons donated by local schools and residents. The melted crayon goes into candle molds forming larger ones of shapes that are easier for children to grip. This event was part of student life’s Living Leadership program. The program aims to inspire leadership
“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 MEET WITH US AT THE COLLEGE OF DUPAGE Table visit • Oct. 7, Dec. 9 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PICU Fair • Nov. 6 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn more about transferring to Loyola at LUC.edu/transfer. SEE WHAT ELSE LIAM HAS TO SAY ABOUT LOYOLA.
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NEWS
No confidence vote results The Courier is following developments regarding the faculty senate’s vote of no confidence in College of DuPage’s
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F E AT U R E S
Alum uses cupcakes to give back for COD Cares
Courageous Cupcakes
a COD graduate,” DiPiero said. COD Cares and the bakCOD alum Laura Pekarik ery stand for one common and sister Kathryn have theme; they both use their combined their love of work to help others. “Her charity and baking to create mission matched ours,” a business based on helping DiPiero said. “Laura is just others. a great person. Part of her Pekarik and her employ- proceeds go to cancer, and ees recently teamed up with COD cares wants to give COD Cares and visited back and help the commuCollege of DuPage on Sept. nity as well.” 16. When Kathryn was COD Cares, the college’s diagnosed with non-Hodcharity arm, formed a part- gkins T-cell Lymphoma in nership with Pekarik. When 2010, a benefit was held in Cupcakes for Courage con- her honor to raise money tacted Joan DiPiero about to offset treatment costs. the “Laps with Chaps” food Laura helped out by hosting truck rally, a partnership a bake sale, and after raving was formed. reviews and requests by the “She called me and told dozen, the sisters decided me that she had brought to make a living out of the her truck to other schools success. Once in remission, like Elmhurst College and Kathryn found a different Devry and at that point I job, but continued to supdidn’t even know she was
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continued from page 7 port Laura as she operated the business. After Kathryn’s experiences, the sisters wanted to give back to others. This created the foundation for their business, “Cupcakes for Courage.” The shop started out as a bright green food truck that travelled around the Chicagoland area. Giving back to those in need is what drove the sisters to commit to the business. They decided on donating part of their proceeds to others. Being close to their heart, Lymphoma was an obvious choice for their charity efforts. The sisters began giving part of their profit to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society to fund research. The sisters also support the “Ride Janie Ride” foundation, which aids Chicagoland individuals in their fights with cancer. Kathryn was selected to be one of
the four recipients of 2011. As recognition grew, so did the amount of cupcakes. Laura had started out with only four flavors, but today, the bakery rotates a schedule of over 50 flavors. As demand for the cupcakes increased, the business moved into a bigger location, officially opening a storefront called “Courageous Cupcakes”. There the menu has expanded to include breakfast, brunch, full sized cakes and pastries. Perhaps the biggest event of Laura’s cupcake career was being a featured bakery on the Food Network show “Cupcake Wars.” On the show, Laura got to tell the story of how her business was created, and what her cupcakes mean to her. At the end of the episode, Laura took second. Students can visit the shop anytime to try a cupcake and know that their purchase is going to aid others. The shop
Black and white cupcakes made with vanilla buttercream and chocolate filling.
is just a short drive away from COD’s main campus. Courageous Cupcakes is located at 108 W Park Ave
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from 8 am to 2 pm. To learn more about the bakery, or place orders, visit www. cupcakesforcourage.com.
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BATTLE OF THE BOXES In the cosmetic box war, Ipsy gives most bang for your buck KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR
Over the past few years, makeup trial company “Birchbox” has made finding new cosmetic products a breeze, but competition may cut the company’s life short. Similar website “Ipsy,” launched two years after Birchbox, provides makeup enthusiasts with better deals. When signing up for either website, users are asked a series of questions ranging from personal style to skin type and eye color. These questions are made to target what products an individual may benefit from. Each user agrees to pay $10 per month or subscribe for one year at a time.
Both Birchbox and Ipsy provide subscribers with discounted full size products. Their websites serve as stores for not only trial boxes, but also all of the brands that they send out in samples. I subscribed to both sites for one month to compare the boxes. Birchbox automatically sent me a welcome box, which had five miniature products inside. When I say miniature, I mean good for one or two uses. The lipstick they gave me would probably last a week. At first glance the box was very well put together, but because I was so excited to get my trials, it was a bit of a let down seeing I had paid $10 for less than a week of beauty.
I canceled my subscription, but even after that, I received a second box (which I’m pretty sure I had to pay another ten dollars for). Inside were products targeted for me individually, which was better than my welcome box. They included what I had requested, but the sample sizes were still a let down. When my Ipsy box came in the mail a few weeks later I expected it to be similar to what I experienced with Birchbox. What I had forgotten is that every month, Ipsy sends you a makeup bag with your purchase. The last thing I need is 50 makeup bags lying around my house, but it was still a nice surprise. Ipsy also sends close to real
sized products. I received eye shadow with five colors that was similar to the size of one I would buy for $30 at a department store. If you would prefer sample sizes to see what works for you before you commit to full sizes, Birchbox may be better for you. But after seeing both, I decided that Ipsy was a better use of my money. Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23
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Aiko has unique voice, despite song similarities “Souled Out” opens with a song titled “Limbo Limbo Limbo” which sounds a little too identical to “The One thing is for sure; Pressure,” track number there isn’t a girl in the rap eight. Although the tempos and R&B industry that are different, they seem sounds like Jhene Aiko. almost interchangeable. Her gentle sound is not “Spotless Mind,” the much of a rapper’s voice. fourth track on the album, Aiko sings more than raps, gives listeners a look into yet has a hip-hop quality in the words that she sings what Aiko is capable of. It branches off from her typand how she sings them. ical, dark sounding songs. She seems to disconnect the words, focusing on each The message, still similar to others she has written, is syllable individually. about being a heartbreaker. Aiko’s first full album is Aiko’s songs could easily be exactly what you would compared to Drake because expect from her previous of her sensitive music or songs, but should sell even a hip-hop Taylor despite the similarities. Swift. The 12-track album titled If you have listened to “Souled Out,” released on Aiko’s previous music, you Sept.9, includes Aiko’s most will probably feel like you famous single “The Worst.” KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR
are listening to the same thing as before. Her sound is distinct yet repetitive. Similarities aside, Aiko is bound to sell records because of her appeal. Her sound is something that isn’t heard in the rap world. She brings a sense of female power to the table and so far has done that with self-respect. She sells her music, not her body, unlike artists that she may be compared to. Aiko may be put up against artists like Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj, but she has more of a raw sound than the whimsy of her competition. While Minaj creates a colorful sound with summery songs like “Starships,” Aiko portrays something darker with
moody songs. Minaj creates alter egos while Aiko sings about failed relationships and real-life issues. Aiko brings something to the hip-hip scene that hasn’t been heard from anyone but herself. Although the songs on her album are sound the same, her songs will generate fans who will keep coming back to hear her next track. Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23
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OPINION
Coming home to this?
Homecoming timing is unfortunate “Though planned a long time ago, the confluence of next week’s event with what promises to be the next chapter of the suburban soap opera that is school politics renders it hollow.”
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ext week marks the first homecoming the college has hosted in decades. There's going to be a football game, pep rallies and tailgating, all of the standard events. How unfortunate, then, the state of the house that alumni are coming home to.
A recent Forbes article and a recent vote by the faculty expressing no-confidence in President Breuder (the results of which are unreleased as of the publishing of this paper) are only the latest in a string of recent embarrassments for the school. On Sept. 25, the Thursday of homecom-
ing week, the next board of trustees meeting will occur, which promises to be as riotous as any of the planned festivities. Breuder is also hosting meetings regarding the proposed, and controversial, teaching and learning center to be built on the west end of campus. The political tension at the
college, which has been simmering for some weeks now, promises to return to a rolling boil, right at the same time that we're expected to bring back the tradition of homecoming. That's not to say that we shouldn't have a homecoming. It's a good idea, and to be fair many students here
don't really care about the administrative drama. They just want to keep their heads down and get through their classes. To those who do care, though, the timing is rather unfortunate. Homecoming is an opportunity to show off the school and to celebrate the institutional pride that is still in its fledgling stages here at the college. Though planned a long time ago, the confluence of next week's events with what promises to be the next chapter of the suburban soap opera that is school politics renders it hollow. It feels like just another distraction, not something to get excited about.
We should probably just get excited and ignore all the bad stuff. Homecoming week has the potential to be a good time. Try not to think about the Tea Party circus raging at the meetings that dictate the cost of your education, or the shady financial dealings paid for by your tuition, or the fact that you have to pick up an extra shift next week to make your car payment, and you have a lab due that you haven't had time to start. Just enjoy an administration-approved, non-alcoholic beverage in a Glen Ellyn parking lot and watch your first College of DuPage football game. That's probably the right call.
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Reflections on Rice, domestic violence ASHLEE BERNER DESIGN EDITOR
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or those of you who do not know, NFL player Ray Rice is facing criminal charges for punching his new bride in the face earlier this year. TMZ recently released the infamous video containing evidence of what happened that night and it is now a big topic of conversation. Since the release of this video, Rice has been let go from the Ravens and faces indefinite suspension from the NFL. I completely agree with the decision thus far, and if it were up to me, he should not be allowed to play professional football ever again. His suspension should be permanent. Domestic violence is a hot-button issue in this country. It is highly frowned upon between both sexes, especially men. I want to make a point in saying that I do not agree with domestic vio-
lence from either sex. Women should not hit men and men should not hit women. That is a double standard that I hope one day is eliminated. But in this country, it is mostly frowned upon when a man hits a woman. I understand that a lot of domestic violence goes on that is
means that just because they are athletes does not mean they are exempt from the same rules that everyone else has to follow. Since they are held to a higher degree it looks like their punishment is “harsher.” Another thing that I would like to point out is athletes are role
Ray Rice got what he deserved. If he isn’t going to abide by the rules of the NFL, he should not be able to have those opportunities anymore.
not reported, especially with people who are not in the spotlight. Those who are generally not famous do not always get in trouble. This causes some controversy because some may argue that visible athletes get harsher punishments such as getting suspended from the NFL. Since they are athletes they are held to a higher standard. That also
models for young kids. If young kids get it in their head that athletes that hold high power can get out of anything because they are an athlete, kids are going to think that if they play sports they can get out of punishment. Ray Rice got what he deserved. If he isn’t going to abide by the rules of the NFL, he should not be able to have those opportuni-
ties anymore. I do not care how good he is or how much of an asset he is to the team. He committed a crime, which is breaking the rules enforced by the NFL, and since he broke the rules he gets punishment. Plain and simple. Give the position to someone who deserves it. Someone who will not take for granted the opportunity they have been given and will follow the rules. Sports are a great source of entertainment, but it’s athletes like Rice that disgrace the game, the team and players in the league. There is no excuse for what Rice has done. He is in the wrong. It was entirely his fault. No one can spin that any other way. Bottom line is, he should not be allowed to play for NFL anymore. He needs to pay the price for what he has done and deal with the consequences of his actions. Email: graphics@cod.edu Twitter: @doubleEE14
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Men’s soccer team suffers fourth loss of season BEN GROTE SPORTS EDITOR
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College of DuPage’s soccer team lost their fourth game of the season. They currently have a record of 1-4.
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Playing at College of DuPage’s stadium, the men’s soccer team suffered a fourth setback this season losing against Carl Sandburg College in a 5-1 loss. In the first half of the Sept. 11 game, the Chaparrals were in control of the ball for a great deal of time. Despite the solid control of the ball, COD had a difficult time being able to score against the Carl Sandburg Chargers. For the most part, the Chargers’ defense was able to successfully move the ball before it got in shooting range of their goal. When the Chaparrals were able to make a goal attempt, the shots were rendered useless
due to the goalkeeper’s efforts. Despite not having the ball for extended periods of time, the Chargers were able to capitalize on the short spans of time when they had control of the ball. The Chargers ended the first quarter with a 2-0 lead against the Chaparrals. In the second half, COD scored a goal against Carl Sandburg, which boosted the team’s morale. However, this didn’t last long for the Chaparrals. Carl Sandburg went on scoring another three goals before the game ended, resulting in the loss. Soccer coach Jim Kelly reflected on the game’s
results. “We should’ve simply tried harder on both our offense and defense,” Kelly said. “We didn’t live up to our potential, and the team didn’t work hard enough. People need to understand that you can’t win without commitment, and only a few teammates understand truly what commitment is.” Kelly hopes that in the future, his team will put more effort into both their practices and their games. Email: sports@cod.edu
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If you are having a hard time with material discussed in class, ask questions. The advantage of going to a community college is you have smaller class sizes and have opportunities to have oneon-one time with professors. Take advantage of that. There is no harm in asking if you are confused. It’s better to ask before a test, that way while you are sitting there taking a test you are not thinking to yourself “I should have asked.”
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Even though the fall semester is already a few weeks underway, without fail the same students always come to class late every day. And they come through that classroom door like they own the place, interrupting the teacher and disrupting other students without a care in the world. You’ve heard all of their lame excuses: 1) they couldn’t find a parking space, 2) traffic on the highway was a nightmare, 3) ducks were slowly waddling across the road blocking traffic. What’s gonna be their next lame excuse - aliens landed their spaceship right in the middle of the college parking lot? Please, please, please be more considerate of others, and set your alarm clock a few minutes earlier and actually come to class a little early for a change. If you think it’s cool to be constantly late for class – I got news for ya – it ain’t!
I cannot stress enough how important it is to take notes in class. Not all information comes from text books. A lot of professors will tell you that topics they discuss in class are not in the book but you will still be tested on. Taking notes helps you stay involved with the class and what is being lectured. Notes are also another source to study from before tests.
5 Exchange emails
Make time for breakfast in the morning. It is the most important meal of the day. That way while you are sitting in your morning classes you will not be thinking about the sandwich you want from Subway or the pastry from Starbucks. You will be focused on your class lecture.
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It is bound to happen that you will occasionally miss class. Situations come up, it is just unavoidable. To make this easier, exchange emails with classmates so you can communicate with them about what you missed in class and so you can also receive lecture notes. Some professors will not let you know what you missed and they will tell you to ask a classmate. Save yourself that frustration and communicate with your peers.
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One tool that will help you succeed in class is to do your homework. Especially when it comes to math. If you are a person who does not like doing homework and it is reflecting your grades in a negative way, you may want to reconsider. Doing homework helps you understand and exercise the material you are learning. I know it is time consuming and most students are very busy, but cut back on the hours at work and do your homework and I guarantee you will see better results when it comes to test scores.
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