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A male student was walking along the parking lane when two female students, driving a red Oldsmobile, honked their horn at him and did not expect a negative reaction at approximately 1 p.m. on Feb. 27. The male student walking past then threw the several times while yelling profanity at them. The two female students thought the male walking down the lane was a student they knew, but with his reaction they quickly realized they were wrong. The male student not only shouted profanity at the two young women, but kicked a garbage can and threw a snowball at their car as well. The male student then walked up to the two student’s car, opened the the female in the passenSee POLICE, Page 3
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A rendering of the Maintenance Center that will be located next to the Early Childhood Center off of Fawell Boulevard.
Construction on the Maintenance Center located by the Early Childhood Center is nearing completion. The building will be 35, 789 square-feet and hold 17 small and 11 large vehicles, while also making
opment Director Bruce Schmiedl, moving into the building will help bring all of the staff together. “Our division is scattered all around this building and it wasn’t really as convenient,” Schmiedl said. Right now, the facilities planning and development faculty are scattered
extra storage. According to Facilities Planning and Devel-
the BIC and once the Maintenance Center is complete, they will have
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“For my group, proximity will be the best thing [about moving into the Maintenance Center],” Schmiedl said. “I’m over here and the rest of my group is across the hall and down the hall so at least we’ll all be in the Not only will the space create a closer circle for the staff and faculty members, but it will also
a glass curtain wall that highlights any daylight that shines through. The center will have a garage for minor maintenance on vehicles like oil on machines like snow and lawn blowers. The Maintenance Center will cost $8.5 Million from the referendum budget and will be complete towards the end of July.
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Recently hired Assistant Deans Kirk Overstreet and Mark Collins have been brought to the college to make a difference for the part time faculty members. With Overstreet coming from a background in human resources and Collins coming from management, the college has the best of both worlds. Although Collins has been with the college since November of 2011, the addition of Overstreet has helped gain initiative for the hiring process of the part time faculty. Overstreet came from the University of Illinois in Chicago where he was an associate director of human resources and on Sept. 24 last year, the college opened a job position that Overstreet According to Overstreet, becoming the new assistant dean was almost natural. “It’s like coming home, but it’s all changed,” Overstreet said. Before Overstreet came back “home” to the college, Collins had been working with the adjunct faculty for around two years.
Collins used to work as a training manager at McDonald’s and an employee/owner of the tutoring company Sylvan Learning Center. Collins then got his Doctorate in Chicago and later learned about the open position as Assistant Dean at the college. “I like to study how people teach,” Collins said once asked about his position. Collins and Overstreet have grown close since Overstreet started last year and although they seem like Ying and Yang, they share the same goal. “We are working on building the best adjunct faculty,” Overstreet said. Collins agreed and said that since they’ve started observing more than 200 faculty members all together. Along with observations, Collins has created a database to help track the teacher’s progress and said that teachers really appreciate the help and feedback. that is really useful, where people really appreciate what you’re doing,” Collins said. Students and staff can lins in the Teaching and Learning Center in SRC room 1105/1107 or their
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Family: Wife: Becky Overstreet Daughter: Ryann Overstreet Hobbies: Going camping, canoing “Anything outdoors” Favorites: Color: Forest green Film: Star Wars Artist: Ansel Adams Band: Pearl Jam book: Anthem by Ayn Rand Travel: Boundary Waters, out West, Utah, Wyoming Future goals: “To continue contributing to higher education both as an administrator and instructor.”
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ger seat. Once the male got too close to the two females, a witness from the car in front of the young women got out to ask if they were alright. The male witness walked around the parking lot to make sure the angry student was gone and it was safe for the two women to get out of their car. Once the area was safe, the two female students went to class but then left shortly after to make a police report. The two female students told campus police what report on the violator. The violent male was said to be wearing a teal blue sweater, gray sweat pants, could be around 6 feet tall and was seen carrying a dark backpack that evening on Feb. 27. Campus police tried to locate the male but could in contact with the witness to further identify him. There has been no further information on the identity of the violator.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
INCIDENT A female student slipped on ice and hurt her back Wednesday Feb. 26 late
afternoon. The supervisor accompanied the student since she does not know how to speak English very well. The supervisor told campus police that at approximately 4 a.m. the student was taking out the garbage on the Culinary and Hospitality Center when she slipped. The student said she didn’t want medical help but her back hurt and she felt slightly dizzy. The supervisor then told police that she is giving permission for the student to drive home. Campus police gave the student a Gallager and Basset injury form to complete and turn into Human Resources.
COMPLAINT A wielding instructor rod bins when he found a bullet shell casing in room TEC 1026 on Feb. 26 at approximately 7:45 a.m. The instructor told campus police that he noticed to the table where the rod bins were located early that morning. The instructor said that he does not know who would have dropped the shell, but that there was a class in that room the night before until 9:50 p.m. Campus police asked the instructor if there have been any problems between students or staff members, but the instruc-
tor said that as far as he know everyone gets along. The instructor informed police that the room is always locked at the end of the night and he only has classes on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Police investigated the casing and found that it was a Winchester 9mm and silver in color. Police also noticed that but lacked a scent of gunpowder. signs of a bullet impact or other casings around the area.
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THEFT A student was sleeping on a bench near the K Building when his cell phone was stolen out of his front pocket on Feb. 28. The student told campus police that it must’ve been stolen between 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. The student said that he tried calling his phone but it would go straight to voice mail as if it were turned off. The student’s cell phone is a black iPhone 4S with a black and silver case. The student continued to describe his phone plan and that he needed to make a report to get a new phone from his insurance. The student agreed to sign criminal complaints if the person who stole his phone is found.
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Seeing one of the college’s many programs mentioned in a headline isn’t uncommon to those on campus, but in this context, we hope this doesn’t become a usual occurrence. As mysuburbanlife. com reported, and was vice president of marketing and communications Joe Moore, the college is investigating allegations of “fraudulent practices, favoritism, and bullying” from students that were enrolled in the sonography program from last Fall semester. Five women stepped forward and said that the
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program accepted tuition and gave grades for a class that never existed; DMIS:1111 - Clinical Education I. The women also said that they received their money back and the grades were taken off of their transcripts, but according to the article on mysuburbanlife. com, those who did not speak up may not be in the same predicament. The class is only available during the Fall semester, and did not show up in the current Spring course listing catalogue for that reason, according to Moore. In addition to the claim
students also state that program leaders gave preferential treatment to students through favoritism and for those that weren’t as lucky, were belittled as a form of bullying. The article also states that students were denied the option of taping practical exams and students were sometimes named that would not pass into the next semesgrades were given out. In these changing times, when so much is uncertain about futures or the job market, education is imperative to ensuring success. The college is selling the ability to learn and
make a person more marketable out in the world. While the college holds its cards fairly close and the investigation continues to look into the allegations, the important part to remember about the whole situation is the opportunity that the college affords. If the students’ claims are true, that opportunity for education that the college has increased through its availability compared to other institutions, is all for naught and should create better structure in the programs. Look for upcoming coverage both print and online as more information becomes available.
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FEATURES “Traveling to study gives ordinary students the opportunity to do extraordinary things.” -Marco Benassi Speech Professor
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Make a speech with mountains as your audience Students are offered the chance of a lifetime to get a regular course out of the way while taking a trip to Alaska or Hawaii.
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the event you can collect donation/per pin pledges from your friends, family and neighbors and then enjoy bowling three games with the other participants. There will be pizza and soda. If anyone is interested, they can dent Life, or for more info contact Walker at Harold_J_Walker@live.com. Rotaract currently has
IHOP where they discuss future projects and volunteering opportunities. “We are always very open to taking suggestions,� mentioned Walker. In May they will be participating with the DuPage CareFest which is a mission trip where the day is spent serving schools, parks, ministry partners,
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Benassi along with professor Gib Egge, who teaches over 20 for-credit outdoor adventure courses a year, collaborate to plan and go on these adventures with students. They both receive their every year. Twelve to fourteen students go on each trip. This summer
Anyone interested in going to Alaska this summer or Hawaii next winter to earn credit hours can contact Marco Benassi (above) at benassim@cod.edu, or Gib Egge at eggegi@cod. (630) 942-2356.
Essay topic: How College of DuPage Has Changed My Life •All currently enrolled COD students are eligible to enter (GPA is not a factor) • Entries must be 500 words or less
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visiting Alaska. “I’m always up for a new challenge,� he said. “It’s great how the college is so supportive of
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He would love to see more and more COD students participate in these trips.
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COD’s Asia Club promotes diverse Asian cultures in a culturally diverse environment including history, art, music, sports, and food. They are dedicated to expanding their knowledge of the different parts of Asia, which they believe is more important than
ever before because of its economic importance and because of the increasing number of Asian people living in our communities. They currently have around 50 members and sometimes collaborate with other cultural/ethnic clubs such as Chinese Club and Japanese Club. Every year they hold a Spring Cultural Show here at the college to help promote what their club
is about – focusing on a “kaleidoscope of cultures,” as advisor Lubna Haque likes to describe it. The event calls for individuals wanting to share their talents such as laying musical instruments, singing, dancing, fashion show, reciting poetry, performing comedy, or something else of this nature with an Asian theme. “We are open to participation of people of all
different cultures and religious groups,” commented Haque. Auditions will be held March 15, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in room BIC 1406. The show will be April 11 from 1 to 3 PM. If someone is unable to make it to the auditions, they can send a short video to Vienna Sou, Asia Club president, at souw dupage.edu by March 14.
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You’ll find a welcoming community. “I fell in love with Elmhurst the first day I visited,” says Julie Provenza. “Everyone I met tried to make me feel at home. I was nervous about transferring, but people here are so friendly that it was an easy transition.”
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An Elmhurst education is intensely practical. “Elmhurst has a lot of programs that prepare you for a career,” says Anar Akhundov. “I have an internship now, and my professor has connected me with people who can help me find a job after graduation.”
Your professors will know your name. “I spent two years at a big university, where classes were huge and there was no personal interaction,” says Sonia Pedapati. “Elmhurst is a good fit for me, because the professors talk to you and they know who you are.”
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As a transfer student, you’ll fit right in. About one in three of our students comes to us with experience at another college or university. We understand your academic needs and how to help you reach your goals.
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Q & A WITH MASS COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSOR DAVID FELIX
LOCAL NEWS STARS SCHOOL STUDENTS ON CAMPUS I do have a friend that teaches technology classes and doesn’t have a smart phone or understand the concept of a DVR… he’s a dinosaur. But I guarantee there are Dick Johnsons out there that will say it’s a young person’s game…
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Last Friday students were invited to attend a panel discussion in the MAC building featuring some of journalism’s local trailblazers; including NBC’s Dick Johnson and Fox Chicago’s Tammie Souzsa. Stories were shared, advice was given and laughs were had by the faculty and students that sat-in on the event which included brief introductions of each panel member then opened up for questions. Instead of writing an article on successful adults imparting wisdom onto students or about Dick Johnson’s cameraman who, under pressure, cannot distinguish his left from his right; let us revisit the experience through the mind of a teacher that brought his multimedia journalism class to the event: Professor David Felix. The COD mass communications professor knew his writing and reporting class world savvy, and be it that I happen to take the class, I can testify to the panel’s usefulness. I had a chance to sit down with the University of Illinois graduate and get his insight as to how to apply the panel discussion to class, a profession in journalism and far beyond.
CK: Because they don’t want to evolve or adapt! PF: Exactly. But they have the credibility that young people don’t have so, they should. CK: Each person on the panel mentioned that personal style is paramount to success in the business; is there anything you would add to that? PF: Yes, even though someone you might admire is really good at something, you still have to be yourself and not try to
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Caroline Koch: Do you think the panel adequately portrayed the industry? Professor Felix: Yeah, it was interesting to hear the different aspects. I really liked the fact that there was the producer there, Sunmee (Choa; ABC). I really liked her perspective because most likely, if you are going to work in this business, producer is what you should study. I was really happy to hear her story. If it was just reporters and anchors it would have felt like the students need more than that so, I’m glad they had Tammie, a weather person there to add another angle to the on-air position. The sports producer (Nevin Nelson; CBS) was great because the guys in my class want to be sports guys and I think that spoke to them.
how to tell a story in your own way, and you have to have the basic fundamental skills. My boss told me this story when I was starting out as a talent agent: Picaso could draw you perfectly, but then he decided to draw you abstractly. He didn’t skip the fundamental part just to look for his own voice. Don’t skip learning to be conversational or key things like writing well. Learn the fundamentals, master CK: Nevin (sports producer; CBS) ended the session on a slightly ironic note, quickly advising the audience to “have a thick skin.” Can you expand on this a little considering you have been a talent agent? PF: That was different from my generation to your generation, you know? The coddling. Everyone has to get picked for the team now, and that didn’t happen when I was a kid so it was a bit easier to develop that thick skin. Having said that, you have to be able to take criticism in this business. There are different avenues able to take criticism. You have to develop those internal mechanisms that allow you to take it, get better and not take it personally.
CK: How about the radio director? He CK had a COD name tag on. the panel? PF: Yes he’s the news director here at PF: I’m going to be honest with you. At the radio station. Working radio is really cool. It presents another angle but from (top); Professor Felix earned his masters & law degree in three but after hearing what they had to say a broadcasting side, and you start to see year from Boston University (above). I thought it was really good. One of my how the departments come together. students, Chris, got really inspired by it Everyone does a little bit of everything in – he was really jacked up afterwards. For a radio station so I was interested in what he had to say. Especially some of the kids who don’t know what they want to do yet, I think it since radio is kind of a dying thing with young people, I was excited was good for them to see some real professionals and see how it all for him to be there representing a great way for college kids to get into tied in – it made it more tangible – and that was cool. broadcasting on an entry-level. CK: Dick Johnson said, “it’s a young person’s business again” in reference to the journalism industry. Do you agree with that? PF: There are a couple things I do agree with. There is the importance of social media, the ability to be hip and cool, and just growing up with the Internet. Young people are less technophobic and more involved with technology than older people and I understand that. There is also a credibility issue though, especially with hard news; you can’t put a 24-year-old on the news. Your parents would much rather hear from Dick Johnson. CK: Wow, I always thought the younger generation had the advantage but credibility is something I didn’t think about. PF: That’s not to say it is everybody. Obviously I have to be tech-savvy, I teach a multimedia class in a growing industry.
CK: If you were on the panel, what would be your takeaway for the audience? PF: You know this from taking my class; I really try to push my students. I know not all of you are jacked about being journalists but I don’t just want to teach to the four of you. It doesn’t matter what you’re going to be. There’s a lot of value to learning this and studying this aside from knowing how to write for a paper, and that’s what is really important. The communication ability, the writing ability, dependability, reliability and the ability to use design technology is giving you a head-over-heels advantage over others. Remember, the higher up the management chain you get, the better you are going to have to be at all of these skills; learning them now is such an advantage. That’s what I like to teach my kids, and I think that came out at the panel too.
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You should check this out... CAROLINE KOCH
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
BLACKOUT; AN EXHIBITION OF CHARCOAL DRAWINGS In its second exhibit of 2013, the Wings Student Art Gallery presents the charcoal drawings of 6-year combat infantry veteran, Christopher Pitlock. The decorated ex-marine incorporates elements of his Native American heritage as well as experiences from his former military days he hopes to continue at the University of Illinois (Chicago). Pitlock’s work can be viewed in the Student Services Center (2210) until March 21. For more information regarding the student art gallery please email the exhibition curator, Ashley Pegeron: Pergerona@dupage.edu.
WRITERS READ SERIES: BICH MINH NGUYEN Award winning author of Stealing Buddha’s Dinner, Bich Minh Nguyen will discuss her work on campus on Monday Mar. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Health and Science Center (1234). This free event comes to COD courtesy of both the creative writing committee and the Asian Studies committee. Please join as the group will discuss Nguyen’s memoir, as well as the author’s novel Short Girls which garnered the honor of Library Journal’s Best Book of the Year (2009). For more info on the Writers Read Series, please email montgome@cod.edu or call (630) 942-3291.
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Chaps drop to Joliet in second round AUSTIN SLOTT
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The Chaparral men’s basketball team saw their dreams of playing in the Nationals get crushed Saturday as they lost to Joliet in the second round of the Region IV Tournament. They had momentum going in their favor after defeating Harper 79-69 last Wednesday night. The Chaps were looking to be the Cinderella team of the North Central Community College Conference this season by pulling off the upset against the number-one ranked Wolves. However, this was not the case as Joliet won the game 57-49. This was the third time the Chaps faced off against Joliet Junior College this year having already lost With this loss, the with a record of 13-19.
Lady Chaps lose championship game AUSTIN SLOTT
ment to be held at Rochester Community College.
The season has come to a close for the Chaparral women’s basketball team after a tight loss to Rock Valley in the Region IV Tournament Championship. The game would decide who would move onto the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III National Tourna-
the Lady Chaps had played in the championship game since 2008. After a hard-fought 61-57 victory against Joliet Junior College just a day earlier, the Chaps were hoping to be crowned regional champs. Unfortunately, the Lady Chaps could not pull off the win.
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Despite losing by as many as 20 points in the second half, the Chaps pulled within two of the Golden Eagles. However, this was as close as the team got before falling to Rock Valley 54-50. It was a solid season for ished with a record of 21-8 and will look to make improvements for next year.
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