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Experience A warm welcome. As a transfer student at Elmhurst, you’ll get to know plenty of people with experiences like yours. About one in three of our students comes to us from another college, and we welcome more than 300 transfer students to campus each fall. We understand your needs and concerns, and we’re deeply committed to your success.

Scholarship support. Elmhurst offers special transfer scholarships to qualified students. Depending on your GPA and number of credits, you could qualify for up to $19,000 a year in scholarship funding.

A smooth transition. Our admission counselors will make sure your transfer experience goes smoothly. We offer generous transfer credit, and we’ll even evaluate your credits before you apply.

Contact us (630) 617-3400 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu/admission 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois Elmhurst is coming to COD! Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2nd floor near Starbucks.

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Julie Provenza I fell in love with Elmhurst the first day I visited. I was nervous about transferring, but everyone’s so friendly that it was an easy transition.

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S TA R T U P I N T E R N S ARE THE BEST INTERNS

STUDY IN CAMEROON?

10 STRESS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

SPRING INTO MARCH: W H AT ’ S H O T A N D W H AT ’ S N O T

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EDITOR’S NOTE

tress is the underlying cause of all my life’s struggles. And I’m sure some of you could agree with me. I never can understand stress. I really can’t process why stress comes and goes without any warning. It’s like stress comes knocking at my door each morning, just to remind me that it is here and waiting.

“Why me?” I ask myself everyday, “Why today, why right now?” Then I go back to work or school thinking about how stressed out I am and continue to get nothing done. There’s been this simple rule I’ve grown up around and that is to just be happy and do what is right.

My mom would always ask me at the end of my “life or death” situational rant, “Does it make you happy?” and I would always say no. She would just look at me, smile and turn back to what she was doing. The ambiguity in her expression led to me always figuring out what I really did have to do. Either make the situation less stressful within myself or walk away.

While learning about our cover story this week, I realized that stress isn’t something that’s waiting for me, but is something that I’m waiting for. Out of

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habit, I am always thinking about what could be a stressor, when I could have spent more time focusing on what isn’t stressful. That way I can relieve all stress and get back to what I do best.

Rosalie DeAstis sits down with mental health expert, Dennis Emano, to look further into stress and help you release it before midterms roll around. And before you are stuck in a desk, staring at a blank word document wishing you didn’t have a headache from trying to write your thesis statement. Learn our tips and discover what stress really is on page 10.

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NEWS

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COD set to release first mobile app JOASH MENCIAS // NEWS EDITOR

Trustees reimbursed for driving to COD Taxpayers covered reimbursement expenses for College of DuPage Trustees Dianne McGuire and Joseph Wozniak to drive to the school, according to a report by the Daily Herald.

Over the past two years, $1,500 was spent in mileage payments, the Herald reported.

On Friday, the newspaper ran an editorial calling for the trustees to stop requesting reimbursements, opining the trustees’ duty as a public servant does not justify their actions.

Brand guidelines released online College of DuPage has made its rebranding guidelines available online at www.cod.edu/brand.

The comprehensive documents outline the messaging strategy, visual aesthetics and research behind the college’s new tagline, “The New School of Thought.”

Resume workshop Career Services will host “Be Resume Ready” on March 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Berg Instructional Center room 2510.

The workshop will focus building and writing a resume and cover letter. Everyone starting to write or refine a resume is invited.

To register online, visit www.cod.edu/careerservices under “Career Advantage Workshops.”

Test anxiety workshop Counseling and Advising will host a test anxiety workshop on March 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Student Resource Center room 1144.

The workshop will help students reduce their anxiety for better success in test taking.

It will probably never reach “Flappy Bird” status, but College of DuPage will soon have its own bird flying into the App Store.

COD will release its first mobile application called “Chap App” available for Apple and Android devices by April 7.

“Chap App,” a nod to the college’s bird mascot, will allow students to access their class schedule, review grades and get detailed maps of the college all in the palm of their hands.

The application was created with the current state of mobile device usage in mind, according to Charles Currier, vice president of information technology. Currier cited that at least 14,000 separate devices are connected on the college’s public wireless Internet network daily as one reason why the college developed the mobile service.

“We are making more of what we do available to stu-

dents wherever you are and whenever,” Currier said.

The app features three categories. Under “Student Information,” users will be able to access their current class schedule along with course information, final grades for the term, events and notifications and holds on their accounts.

For example, if a student has a problem with registration, the application will notify the user and provide contact information to resolve the issue.

Users can also access relevant information about COD. While news, alerts and important phone numbers will be available, new students will most likely heavily use the map feature, hosted by Google Maps. The service lets a user to see the outline of each individual room of the main campus’ buildings.

The third category in the app showcases the college’s social media accounts all in one place.

COD subscribed to a mo-

bile application platform by Ellucian, a higher education software services firm.

Through Ellucian’s services, college technology officials will be able to modify the app as needed.

Currier said the process of developing the mobile application “wasn’t too complex” because Ellucian’s platform did not require “Chap App” to be built from scratch.

As the information technology department receives feedback after the release, Currier said he envisions an evolution to make the app better.

However, he acknowledged “Chap App” would not simply solve the problem of making the college’s technology accessible to all students.

“As we think about providing this service, there will be certain people who don’t have access to technology, and we have to be thoughtful of them.”

A screenshot of “Chap App.” The mobile application will be available for students to download through the App Store and Google Play within a couple of weeks.

STUDENT OPINION | COLLEGE REBRANDING

Thoughts on the “New School of Thought” “I like the new look. It’s a little more motivating, lively and goal-oriented.”

Joe Mathew, 26, commenting on aesthetics

“It’s bad for us, but good for the school itself because of money.”

Zac Silas, 21, opining the rebrand only aims to bring revenue to the college

“It’s actually awesome, but I don’t get it. I don’t know the meaning or story.”

Irma Mbakop, 20, commenting on tagline’s meaning

“I think it means that COD goes beyond a regular community college.”

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NEWS POLICE REPORTS

POLICE REPORTS INCIDENT: Feb. 17 An unknown suspect marked a car with graffiti on Feb. 17 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. in parking lot C. The owner of the vehicle parked said the lot was covered with snow and the parking lanes were not visible.

When the owner returned to the car in the afternoon, someone had written in red mark-

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er paint, “nice parking job, dick!!!” on the back windshield and a drawing of a penis with the word “dick” underneath the drawing on a passenger side window.

The owner told police the graffiti washed off and did not leave any damage.

An accident occurred between a silver 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora and a white 2007 Chevrolet Impala on Feb. 26 at approximately 12:02 p.m. on an intersection of College Rd. and a service road.

The driver of the Impala stated he was stopped at a stop sign and crept forward to see over the snow mound obstructing his view. He continued to

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go forward when the Aurora struck the car.

The driver of the Aurora told police he thought the Impala was making a right turn while coming to a stop, which caused the accident.

Police determined the driver of the Aurora failed to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

A theft of an iPhone 5 occurred on Feb. 28 at approximately 4:15 p.m. in the third floor of the Health and Science Center.

The owner of the phone discovered the iPhone was missing, but the owner did not remember which room number the phone was taken from.

The phone, which retailed for $549, was black

with gray trim enclosed in crush-proof case with three hearts on the back.

Police have nothing further.

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ough on crime. If there’s another philosophy as off-putting as that one, I haven’t found it yet. The idea that our domestic problems can be solved by showing absolutely no mercy to those who have made mistakes makes me cringe. Mandatory minimum sentences, threestrikes laws and the incarceration of addicts are parts of our justice system that make me wish I lived in a country that wasn’t the leader in worldwide incarceration. The United States is home to only five percent of the world’s population but we have 25 percent of its incarcerated people. Let that sink in for a minute. The “home of the free” jails substantially more people than Communist China and the Russian Federation. China, a country that doesn’t have the best record when dealing with

dissidents, imprisons less people than the United States, despite their much larger population.

Something is clearly wrong here.

It’s easy to tell ourselves that everyone in prison earned their place there. We can imagine that all inmates are vicious killers to soothe our worries but that’s far from the truth. Our most recent data shows that only 21.6 percent of the national prison population was in for violent offenses. That means that over 75 percent of the prison population is in jail for non-violent crimes like drug possession. We throw addicts in jail at an alarming rate and wonder why the problem isn’t solved. Addicts don’t need jail, they need rehabilitation.

Unfortunately, the purpose of prisons in the United States isn’t rehabilitation, its punishment, and more realistically, profit.

The prison-industrial context is a phrase used to describe prisons operated by private industries and other associated corporations. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that profits off of overcrowded prisons and harsh, zero tolerance laws. Private prisons take the responsibility of rehabilitating citizens from the government and pervert that purpose into pure, unadulterated profit making. The fact that we see Prisons, Page 7

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allow corporations to make money off of the suffering of human beings so blatantly is worrisome. From a purely social perspective, privately run prisons are fundamentally immoral. A common argument in favor of these prisons however is that privatization helps the free market by taking responsibilities away from inefficient government, and giving them to cost minded corporations.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Privately run prisons aren’t allowed to succeed or fail by their own merits. Instead, 65 percent of privately run prisons have “occupancy guarantees” in their contracts with states.

Occupancy guarantee is a fancy way of saying lockup quota.

These “lockup quota” clauses state that if the prison population drops below a certain percent, usually around 90 percent, the state will pay these companies for empty beds. In essence, the state will pay tax dollars to a private corporation because crime is low. This is the type of arrangement that undermines our justice system. When it’s in the best interest of the prisons to increase crime and to lock up as many people as possible for as long as possible, we’ve failed utterly in some aspect.

We can disagree with each other on the purpose of prison; there are valid arguments to be made as to whether they should focus on rehabilitation or punishment. What we shouldn’t disagree on however is our civic responsibility to our fellow citizens. Our responsibility to make sure that no citizen is used purely as a means to achieve profit. The prison industrial complex doesn’t free us from our responsibility to deliver justice fairly. Instead, it allows us to look the other way while droves of our most vulnerable citizens are being locked up for minor offenses.

The prison system we have today is a travesty. It is an institution that is an affront to our freedoms more than any other contemporary issue. Our justice system requires fixing and the prison-industrial complex must be the first to be reformed.

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FEATURES

Why Not Africa?

Visiting Professor Gilbert Doho Encourages Study Abroad in Cameroon PARKER RECHSTEINER // STAFF WRITER

On Thursday, Dr. Gilbert Doho, French professor at Case Western Reserve University, spoke to several classes about leadership, theater and cultural identity.

Doho is the son of a Fon, or regional king, of the western region of Cameroon.

His father was killed by anti-colonial guerrillas while he was still young, after which Doho became a child soldier. After Cameroon became independent, the fighting stopped, and Doho turned his focus to education. He received his Ph.D. from the New Sorbonne University in France.

Cameroon, formerly Kamerun, went through many changes in the mid-20th century. As control was shuffled around, the borders shifted with almost no regard for the people actually living there. The once German colony eventually ended up under French control.

“Can you imagine?” started Doho, “Thousands of kilometers away from where we were born, our destiny was decided.” He was especially critical of colonial denial of African cultural success.

The “kingdoms” and “kings” as his culture saw them, were rebranded “villages” and “chiefs,” reducing their value linguistically.

Doho spoke passionately about the collective ignorance of African history in academia’s recent past.

DR. GILBERT DOHO

“Who was teaching Africa at the time of the First and Second World Wars?

Was Africa even worth teaching? We had the colonial ideology of denying the fact that you are dealing with people who had something to teach the other people in the world.” He continued to discuss his personal philosophy and the spark that urges him on in his work saying, “I sincerely do

believe that every people, every cultural entity, has the right to be known… even including the despicable, dictatorial, et cetera, at some point they have something that merits being shared.”

The African-American Civil Rights Movement brought African history to popular conversation. Other factors have also made it more relevant.

“More and more African-Americans are discovering that they have DNA from very specific ethnic groups in Africa,” said Doho. “Come on! Give me a break.

If somebody knows all that, that’s something that can really rekindle, in the next few years, the study of Africa and African diaspora.”

Lamenting the lack of opportunities to experience African culture for Americans, Doho welcomes the idea of a study abroad program to Cameroon. He praised COD’s field studies department, but brought up that, “there are a number of study abroad programs in China, and Europe, but there’s nothing in Africa; why is that? why isn’t Africa the destination?”

While the college has offered field studies to Africa in the past, Doho is accurate in that they are harder to find than trips to Latin America or Europe. He brought up the point that, while many Americans will take a vacation to Europe at some point in their life, few will travel to Africa recreationally. If there were more easily accessible opportunities in Africa, more students might study there instead and receive a different cultural perspective.

In Doho’s eyes, this situation could have no downside.

“In wearing the other’s shoes, we do not make ourselves smaller; on the contrary, we enlarge ourselves.”

Project brings color to campus ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PULSERA PROJECT

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COD’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), Casa De Amigos Spanish club and Student Leadership Council (SLC) decided to collaborate this year for a major service project.

“Basically, my vision was to go beyond any bake sale and traditional service events,” said SLC Service Coordinator, Blessy Johnson.

In Oct. 2013, Johnson had learned about the Pulsera Project, an organization that has raised more than one million dollars for Nicaraguan children, youth shelter organizations and Nicaraguan communities. “Pulsera” is the Spanish word for bracelet. Pulsera Project team members buy colorful, hand-woven bracelets from artisans in Nicaragua and sell them in over 500 schools all over the U.S., which supports sustainable, fair-trade jobs for

Nicaraguans.

Each bracelet is $5.00 and comes with a picture and signature of the Nicaraguan artist who made it. Every bracelet is one of a kind and takes two hours to make. Last week, the Pulsera Project was introduced to clubs and organizations on campus to start off, and was opened to the rest of the college this week. Representatives from PTK, Casa De Amigos, SLC, Forensics Team and Interfaith Youth Core are tabling all over the college this week to sell Pulseras.

Johnson had met with Omar Escamilla, Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa and the two were eager to begin a campus wide service project.

“One of our main goals was to also promote a sense of community on campus and get students excited,” said Johnson. see BRACELETS, Page 9

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“PTK will also be donating $2.00 for each 250 bracelets sold,” added Escamilla.

The Pulsera Project is also a registered event with the Illinois Community College Board’s National Day of Service on March 1. All of the club representatives hope to see this service project on campus next year, along with more collaboration between clubs and organizations on campus.

Yesterday SLC, PTK and Casa De Amigos held an event called “Taste of Nicaragua” where they discussed the mission of the Pulsera Project. There was also free food, games and Pulseras for sale. Bracelets will be on sale until Friday,

March 7. Tables can be found in the SRC behind Starbucks and in the HSC. You can also purchase Pulseras tomorrow at the Mardi Gras Celebration in SSC 3245, 4 to 6 p.m. The event will be hosted by the French, German, Italian and Spanish Clubs. There will be face painting, mask-making, music, prizes and refreshments.

“The Pulsera Project was not only an amazing way to give back, but all of the organizations involved benefited as well,” said Aira Lheiz Aquino, SLC Outreach Coordinator.

“We all have such a close relationship now. It’s awesome.”

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

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STRESS in the

FOCUS

midst of MIDTERMS ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

Midterms are upon us.

Time to puke up half a semester’s worth of material on top of other assignments, all while having other priorities at work and at home.

If anyone has asked you “how are you doing?” recently, chances are your response was “stressed.”

It’s a term college students use frequently to explain how life is going. When we have those days where we question how much more we can handle and how we’re going to survive another week.

We know how it feels and how often it comes along, but what is it exactly, and why do we overcome it?

The pressure is real.

“As a college counselor, a lot of the students I see are stressed out. In general, college students are stressed and always have been,” said Emano. “They’re balancing classes, midterms, finals, deadlines, along with work and personal relationships.”

Emano says the pressure from family and friends to figure out your degree/major plays a huge role in stress.

“Uncertainty raises anxiety.”

Dr. Emano has noticed that students are being “less idealistic and pursuing things that are more ‘secure.’” Millennials are pursuing careers in health care now more than ever and less in liberal arts in order to feel confident in financial stability. “Almost every student I see has a financial issue. Some want to finish school right away but they have to work, some want to go away for school but lack the finances. School can be delayed for financial situations.”

Coping hard or hardly coping?

College students and young adults often turn to drinking, partying and drugs to “get away from it all.” However, the American Institute of Stress says many students are actually not drinking at all, but heavy drinkers are drinking more, and more often. Thankfully not all are using destructive strategies. The American Psychological Association reports that unhealthy coping behaviors are on the decline as a whole. Since 2008, eating to manage stress dropped from 34 percent to 25 percent in 2012, and alcohol use dipped from 18 percent to a lower 13 percent. But the problem is, our ways of coping aren’t helping us cope at all. “I think sometimes what happens with us during times of stress, is we tend to want to avoid something and withdraw from it. All we’re doing that way is reacting to it,” explained Emano.

“The goal is not to remove stress. The goal is, ‘how can I relate to this change?’”

“Exercise and mindfulness. One of the first things I ask students is if they exercise.”

Even taking 10 or 15 minutes a day to do something as simple as jumping jacks can work wonders.

“Any physical activity on a regular basis is a great start to reducing stress.

It can boost mood, boost energy and help brain function.”

Another coping mechanism Emano is passionate about is mindfulness.

Mindfulness is “sitting with what’s happening, being aware of it, and not thinking about the past or future. Only the present.”

Simply find a quiet place to close your eyes, follow your breath, be aware of the sounds around you, be aware how fast or slow your heart is beating, and allow yourself to just “be.”

“Think of it as stopping yourself for a quick check-in. Mindfulness allows us to take a step back and observe how we’re feeling which can help you have greater control and learn how to problem solve, instead of being carried away by your emotions.”

CHILL OUT: OUR GUIDE TO MANAGING STRESS Your night-before routine

What is stress?

Stress ain’t always stressful.

“Stress is our reaction to changes and alterations in our environment,” said Dr. Dennis Emano, mental health counselor on campus. When the term comes to mind, you might automatically think badly of it. But surprisingly, you may have stress to thank when you see that perfect final exam grade on Blackboard. Stress helps us ace term papers, make jaw dropping presentations and speeches, or earn that promotion at work. During times of challenge, stress causes mental alertness that goes away when we finally accomplish our goals. Without it, life might actually not be as interesting and rewarding.

So when does it become a bad thing? “Long term, chronic stress is what can lead to unhealthy effects,” said Emano. When stress starts to affect your physical and mental health is when it becomes bad for you. With our busy lifestyles, it could be difficult to realize when one might be truly “overloaded.” According to Mental Health America, signs you’re starting to over-do it include aches and pains in the stomach, head, or back; insomnia, overeating or under eating, irritability and vulnerability to infection/sickness. Prolonged stress can lead to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. In addition, it can fuel social drama and make any relationship difficult to maintain.

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Stress is prevalent in all age groups. Not just adults.

If you’re a young adult, how many times have you heard “you’re too young to be stressed!” That statement is proven to be false.

A study conducted by the American Psychological Association reports that Millennials (currently ages 18 to 33) have the highest stress levels. Hey, we’re growing up in a tough time.

We’re pressured to meet high expectations while living in economic deprivation. We were taught that “going to school, getting married, having kids, and working until you die” equals a meaningful life. Maybe some have just grown their own idea of what “happiness” is.

Ace your midterm starting the night before with this stress relieving routine (that can also be adjusted to your schedule) 5 p.m. : Type your notes.

Typing your written notes out will help you remember them and also have them in one place.

6:30 p.m. : Take a warm shower or bubble bath to

relax.

7 p.m. : Read your typed notes out loud to yourself or to

a friend or parent.

8 p.m. : Paint your nails, read a magazine, go the gym, run an errand, or watch a TV show.

9 p.m. : Read your notes again, with a light, healthy snack.

10 p.m. : Go to bed early. A brain functions better with sleep!

Start the day: Wake up 15 minutes early to have extra time to go over your notes again.

Exam time:

midterm who’s boss

Dr. Emano’s keys to combat stress.

Eat good, feel good Turning to food during times of high stress can become a bad habit, but these foods are actually proven to help you relax. Here are foods to include in your meals that are not only healthy, but contain nutrients necessary to de-stress.

Breakfast:

There is no avoiding it.

Stress is a part of being human and juggling life’s obstacles. Remember that the people you sit next to in class and walk by in the halls are all dealing with some kind of stress as well. Truth is, complaining that we’re stressed and telling people that we’re stressed gets us nowhere. Learning how to effectively manage it is what’s going to make life a little easier. “Stress is unavoidable. There are many effective ways to deal with it in order to avoid negative health effects,” said Emano.

cereal: complex carbs raise serotonin levels, boosting mood.

• Glass of milk: contains tryptophan, which is metabolized into mood-boosting serotonin.

• Cantaloupe and cottage cheese: rich in Vitamins B2, B12, and C all which combat feelings of anxiety.

Lunch: • Broccoli with low-fat ranch: stress-relieving B vitamins and folic acid • Turkey and avocado sandwich: B vitamins and amino acids release serotonin, feel good brain chemical

Dinner: • Salmon: omega-3 fatty acids help brain function

• Spinach salad: packed with magnesium, promotes “feel good” effects

Sweets + Snacks: • Nuts: magnesium rich

• Dark chocolate: contains theobromine, a mind stimulant • Sorbet ice cream: sugar for a pick-me-u p

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NOW HIRING Get experience.

Build a network.

Be career ready.

Tuesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Student Services Center (SSC), Atrium • • • •

Explore the possibility of internship Meet employers and secure internships Gain experience and get ahead Take professional photos for your LinkedIn profile

Follow @CODCareerCenter for prizes.

2014-2015 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Leads College of DuPage award-winning student newspaper, for the 2014-2015 school year.

Sets overall editorial direction for the publication.

Oversees hiring of all staff.

Conducts all editorial and staff meetings.

Represents the paper to the public, including school administration and campus community.

Oversees layout, design and production of newspaper.

Consults with adviser and editorial board.

Questions? Contact Career Services at csc@cod.edu or (630) 942-2230.

Maintains daily communication with adviser and advertising manager.

Works with adviser and advertising manager on goals.

#CODInternExpo Program Activity funded through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006

Deadline to apply Friday, March 14th Contact Christina Payton for application. paytonc359@cod.edu • 630.942.3379 • BIC 3401

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Why you should intern with a startup CAROLINE KOCH // ARTS EDITOR

When the layer of fog clears from your brain on midterms, it will be time to start thinking about spring break plans, yes, but beyond that lies summer, and summer means concerts, beaches, bonfires… and internships.

Many early undergraduate students subscribe to the notion that internships should be reserved for juniors and seniors, or pushed until arriving at a four-year institution. Friends, this is not the case.

Now more than ever, employers and universities for transfer need to see initiative and depth. In a time where everyone has a blog about their cat or journey through pregnancy, you’ve got to standout in a way that shows your go-getter spirit, and real investment in your chosen field of study.

The freshest and fastest way to board the train to awesome resume town? Intern at a startup.

Big name corporate internships will always raise eyebrows of family and future employers, but the on the job experience can feel like bowling with bumper rails.

Startups don’t have the endless resources of large companies, so when you are given a task, there’s not a ton of checks on it.

Employees are actually relying on your hard work as part of the whole with much greater magnitude than as a corporate intern. At many startups, you’re going to

be treated similarly to a full-time employee with many responsibilities, but don’t let that scare you away. These companies are built on success and failure; you may make a mistake, but you will truly be a valuable part of the team. You’ll be learning much quicker and your efforts will be recognized regularly.

Because you’ll be tasked with things you’ve never done before, your resourcefulness can be challenged daily. Creativity and opportunity are the hallmark of startups; if you aren’t given the chance to stretch and prove yourself, how will you?

Failure is often the greatest educator, and there can be no better way to build your skills in the workplace than getting your hands dirty, rather than fetching the coffee.

You can also rest assured that almost 100 percent of startups will be utilizing the most cutting edge technology and methodology. Millennials are expected to know quite a bit about web tools prior to walking in the door at any job, this is kind of our job market currency. But some of these web-based companies can make even the most proficient-Instagrammer feel like a noob. Startups are where it’s at when it comes to staying on the brink of technological progress; be a part of this.

Many interns at startups hail from all over the country, making for a stimulating work atmosphere that is bound to be

EVENT in the SSC Internship Expo Students will have the opportunity to connect with employers seeking interns, learn more at cod.edu/internshipexpo

10 am - 2 pm TUESDAY, MARCH 18 inspiring. Most startup teams are relatively young, so you can find yourself fitting in quickly, making the willingness to learn from your peers come more readily. Opportunities like working remotely, travel and networking exist in startups just as they would in a corporation. While the big guys may have the prestige of their name, the startups want you to grow with them, and attract people ready to share ideas to build something together.

The real takeaway here is responsibility. I know sometimes summer needs to

not be about school and the future, but a startup internship allows for this kind of informality and flexibility. It would be safe to say that if you want it bad enough and they choose you, it’s because they want you - and honestly even more so - that they “get” you. I hear too many people use phrases like “I wish” and “not enough” when referring to their time in college in regard to preparation for the job world. To those of us who are here now I ask, what do you want to tell people you did ten months from now?

Out of line PARKER RECHSTEINER // STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY DENTON DOOLEY

A new art exhibit opened in the Wings Student Art Gallery on Wednesday afternoon.

“Out of Line” by fine arts major Alex Johnson, a is a 20-foot-tall sculpture made primarily of wooden dowel rods and black yarn. The yarn is concentrated into three masses, which stretch from the floor up the length of the wall.

“I was really interested in the idea of process,” said Johnson about the inspiration behind the piece. “Making something so stripped down and minimal requires so

much time and preparation.

Walking around the sculpture, the planes of yarn line up in different ways, creating the effect of a constantly changing sculpture, that looks radically different from any given perspective.

“It kind of makes it seem like its more than just one piece. I really like flat images…so I wanted to make something three dimensional with those concepts. That was my mission,” explained Johnson. The Wings Student Art Gallery is located in SSC 2210.

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SCENE

P O P C U LT U R E

It’s March. It’s freezing.

But we can pretend spring is going to come eventually, and for that, we’ve prepared our list of what trends are in & out for the upcoming season.

IN

& The Sochi Winter Games are over, meaning it’s time to throw focus to the largest country in the Southern Hemisphere. Brazil prepares to host the 2014 World Cup in June.

Spring is full of music from legends.

U2 releases their first album in five years; the Doobie Brothers, ZZ Top and Hall and Oates will play Ravinia; Elton John is headlining Bonnaroo.

Even the college has a fresh look.

It’s out with the old “value of a lifetime“ and in with the “new school of thought.“

Turns out, we actually need to chew. Say goodbye to the juicing fad and hello to loudly-advertised, locally sourced raw produce, gracing groceries and restaurant menus everywhere.

Come down off those wedges and hit campus (or a concert) in slip-on sneaks. Guys, this goes for you too! Try a pair in snakeskin or spring appropriate pastels.

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OUT

109-WORD RANT KELLY WEESE // SPORTS EDITOR

Cops in today’s society make me mad. Remember when we were growing up and said, “I want to be a police officer when I get older?” I take that back 100 percent looking back at it now. Maybe it’s because they have too much power or because they have a job where they can sit around and eat donuts all day, but police officers are just out to make money, drive fast and meet their quotas at the end of the month. I don’t know who you are protecting and serving but it definitely doesn’t seem like me. Go clean up the streets in areas that really need it.

“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.

Meet with us at the College of DuPage Table Visits: Feb. 20, Mar. 11, & Apr. 10, 10 AM–1 PM Learn more about transferring to Loyola at LUC.edu/transfer.

SEE WHAT ELSE LIAM HAS TO SAY ABOUT LOYOLA.

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SPORTS

BASKETBALL SEASON ENDS IN SEMI-FINALS KELLY WEESE // SPORTS EDITOR

Since October, both the men and women’s basketball teams have been preparing for the opportunity to play in the Region IV Tournament. COD held the tourney and ended the long season by showcasing the new arena.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

ALL PHOTOS BY DENTON DOOLEY

In the first round of the Region IV Tournament, the higher seeded teams were given home games.

The Lady Chaps hosted Joliet Junior College, who they beat twice earlier in the year.

With that momentum, DuPage took a slim 29-27 lead into halftime. Although they allowed Joliet to hang around longer than they expected, the Lady Chaps came out of the locker room fired up and put Joliet away 65-53 to advance to the semi-finals on Thursday. Donna Koerber continued her scoring dominance helping DuPage reach the next round.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

TOP: The Lady Chaps defend against Rock Valley.

BOTTOM: Ryan Rader shoots a free throw during the men’s semi-final game.

TOP MIDDLE: Donna Koerber’s pass is blocked by a Golden Eagle defender.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Darren Montgomery drives to the basket and shoots a layup.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Kendall Bailey sinks a free throw in the first half of the game against Rock Valley.

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Like the women’s bracket, the first round was held at the higher seeded team’s court on the men’s side.

With their 11-19 record, the men were forced to travel to Milwaukee Tech for the first round.

The Chaps had lost both prior meetings with the Stormers by double digits. This time with the win or go home playoff mentality, the Chaps came ready to play.

Led by Darren Montgomery and Kendall Bailey, DuPage took the lead in the first half and never let it go. They took a commanding 39-28 lead into halftime.

Finishing games had been an issue for the Chaps in the past, but in the second half they held off the Stormers. Montgomery scored 25 points while Bailey had 11, giving COD the 73-66 victory. Ryan Rader added to the statistics with 11 rebounds to control the boards and seal the win.

Thursday, Feb. 27

After advancing to the semis on Tuesday, the Lady Chaps faced the toughest opponent in the tournament. Rock Valley College, ranked first in the country, posed as the wall separating COD from the championship game. RVC soundly defeated DuPage twice this season.

Although the Lady Chaps had home court advantage, they were unable to score in the first half. Free throw shooting hurt the team as well. Donna Koerber was averaging 20 points per game this season, but was held to 4 points in the first half.

Rock Valley took a 19-point lead into halftime.

Although the Lady Chaps came out of the break and scored better in the second half, it would be too late to stop the top ranked team in the country.

RVC had four players reach double digits in scoring as the Golden Eagles advanced to the finals with the 83-57 victory.

Koerber was held to 11 points while Maddie Baillie led the team in scoring with 16 points. The loss ends the Lady Chaps season with an 18-14 final record.

“As a team collectively, they never ever gave up and they had each others backs at all times, no matter if we were winning or losing these young ladies support each other to the fullest and I am very proud of them in that aspect,” coach Cotton said. “The sisterhood amongst the team is something I’m going to remember, especially the sophomores who had two winning seasons back to back.”

As the Lady Chaps look forward to next season, they will need to find some new talent to fill the gaps left by graduating sophomores. The team will be losing five sophomores that include their best scorer and best rebounder. Most likely, Maddie Baillie and Breanna Venson will have to step up into leadership roles if the team wants to make a run at

SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPES

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your efforts in behalf of a colleague do not go unnoticed, let alone unappreciated.

Meanwhile, arrange to spend more time investigating that troubling fact you recently uncovered.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Devoting a lot of time to a current career move means having less time for those in your private life. But once you explain the circumstances, they should understand and be supportive.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Organizing your many duties in order of importance should help you get through them pretty quickly. Additional information puts that still-to-bemade decision in a new light.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Lingering bad feelings over a recent misunderstanding should fade as reconciliation efforts continue. Meanwhile, vacation plans might need to be revised because of new developments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Love dominates the Lion’s heart this week, with Cupid shooting arrows at single Leos and Leonas looking for romance. Partnered pairs also enjoy strengthened relationships.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) “Getting to Know You” should be the single Virgo’s theme song as you and that special person discover more about one another. That workplace situation needs looking into.

the championship next year.

“We will be back in our facilities and we will have our open gym and workouts. That will help us tremendously as we didn’t have that last season. I have to retool as well. I’m hoping that the freshman want to come back, that we can get some transfers and bring in some quality recruits,” coach Cotton said.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might be upset at having your objectivity questioned in the handling of a dispute. But it would be wise to re-examine your feelings to make sure you’re being fair with both sides.

Friday, Feb. 28 The stands were packed for the men’s semi-final game between DuPage and Rock Valley. Rock Valley’s men’s team is ranked sixth in the country and also beat the Chaps in both matchups this season.

From the opening tip, the environment in the arena was ready for a great game. After back and fourth scoring between each team, RVC held a 6-point advantage at the half.

COD exited the locker room and got off to a slow start in the second half. RVC took advantage and built to their lead to as many as 20 points. With about ten minutes remaining in the game, DuPage went on a 12-2 scoring run to lower the gap. In the last minutes the Chaps had the opportunity to tie on a fast break but missed the shot and were forced to resort to fouling to stop the clock.

RVC capitalized on their free throw attempts pushed the score out of reach. The Golden Eagles knocked off the Chaps 71-64, ending their season.

Ryan Rader ended his career at COD with a 15-point, 5-rebound night as the Chaps record fell to 12-20.

“I will always remember the tradition and my teammates and coaches who made me the player that I am today,” Ryan Rader said about playing at COD. “Coach Reed is a great coach, he gave us a perfect game plan and we fell a little short executing it, but he always has us prepared for every situation we had to face. I am very glad I got to play for a coach like him.”

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A family dispute creates mixed feelings about how you hope it will be ultimately resolved. Best advice: Stay out of it and let the involved parties work it through by themselves.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Making an effort to smooth over even the smallest obstacles now will go a long way to assuring that things run smoothly once you’re set to move on with your plans.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A challenge to your authority can be upsetting, but your longtime supporters want you to defend your position so you can win over even your most adamant detractors.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Being unable to get involved in a friend’s problem calls for an honest approach. Provide explanations, not excuses. Another friend might be able to offer support for your decision.

With the conclusion of basketball season, the Chaps will graduate three sophomores this offseason. If most of the freshmen return next season, the team should be in contention for the Region IV Tournament Championship next season.

“I think the way they ended the season with resiliency and really came together as a team was very pleasing to see,” coach Reed said. “We have to get recruits and get new players for next season though.”

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You find yourself swimming in circles, looking for some way to get back on a straight course. But things get easier once you’re able to refocus your energies.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re known for your charm and your wisdom, and there’s no one who wouldn’t want you to be part of his or her life. (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate

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COFFEE BREAK

FEB. 26 ANSWERS

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STRAIGHTtalk

Advice, answers and no fluff.

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

A boyfriend’s time of need “My boyfriend lost his dad to cancer about a month ago. He is absolutely devastated. I wish there was something I could do to make him feel better and smile again. Before his dad passed, we were the happiest we’ve ever been. We were constantly laughing, joking around, and doing fun things together every weekend. Now he’s always angry, never wants to do anything and we’ve been getting in a lot of arguments. I understand he’s going through a really hard time right now, but I wish he was at least trying to move forward. I’m just sick of him always being mad and rude to everyone around him. It’s not like we asked for this to happen.”

-Down in the Dumps Dear Down in the Dumps, This is tough. Your boyfriend has to grieve and heal. It’s not going to be an easy road.

You have to decide how long you want to hang in there while he’s going through this.

He may be on a rollercoaster of highs and lows for a long time, and it might take awhile for him to finally let go of his anger about the situation. Give him more time. All you can do right now is be there for him, and slowly try getting him to talk to you. If time passes and you find that nothing is getting better, and the relationship is starting to bring you down, it may be time for a break. He might need time to sort himself out before he can handle a relationship again.

OVER

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“So I was checking out my butt in the bathroom when…”

“Then they told me to put my clothes on but I said, ‘No, I feel so free!’”

“Did you get any death threats yet?”

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