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Duterte’s regime: the Philippines in peril p4

“Unveiled,” uncovers the reality of living as a Muslim woman p7

Lady Chap’s explosive performance at the N4C Jamboree p19

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Editor-in-Chief Lucas Koprowski News Editor Kitt Fresa Features Editor Caroline Broderick Graphics Editor Joseph Molino Reporter Vandy Manyeh

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5 Trump rescinds Exec- 17 Dear Tom Perez... utive Order over transgender bathroom rights SPORTS 19 Welcome to the FEATURES Thunderdome! 8-9 Movie Reviews: Logan, High Rise

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NEWS COLUMN: The State of the Philippines Kitt Fresa · News Editor

Violence in the Philippines has been out of control, however it hasn’t been primarily due to the citizens, but actually the Government, whose led by Rodrigo Duterte. June 30th, 2016, Rodrigo Duterte became the 16th President of the Philippines. Since then he has launched a massive anti-drug campaign. However this is no ordinary campaign, rehabilitation is not the main goal. Duterte’s main goal has been ending drug use tin any way possible, including plainly killing drug users and dealers. In his first three months of office over 3,000 killings had been reported due to his anti drug campaign. Duterte has even been quoted saying, “Hitler massacred three million Jews. Now, there is three million drug addicts. I’d be happy to slaughter them.” Duterte himself has admitted to personally killing drug users, he has not hid that from the public. After being asked about Duterte in an interview, a resident

of the Philippines who requested anonymity due to them applying for a visa explained, “Duterte is willing and able to kill drug users and dealers because they are easy scapegoats to blame for the present problems of Philippine society, instead of addressing the root conflicts of Philippine society, such as wealth inequality and capitalist plunder. Let me also preface this to say that Duterte is not willing to kill the rich and wealthy drug users and dealers. His war on drugs mainly targets the poor and oppressed, those who live in slum areas, without access to education or the legal means to fight back. Decades of

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dehumanization of the poor and oppressed have allowed him to slaughter this sector.” Another resident went on to talk about Duterte in relation to the drug epidemic stating, “Duterte’s obsession with this drug epidemic is precisely that: an obsession. I’m not saying it’s nonexistent nor harmless, but very little else of the country’s ills are ever addressed” However even after Duterte’s blatant killings he still retains a lot

of support from civilians. “Duterte is still popular because he still frames himself as someone who gives actual material benefits such as increased security and safety to people. Criminals and drug addicts have already suffered from decades of dehumanization, and their rampant slaughter of them is unfortunately, something new but doesn’t seem very out of place in the country that has historically seen the wholesale murder of activists, worke r s , a n d labor leaders.” T h e

killings have not just been limited to drug users as well, journalists for many years have been targeted as well. 174 assassinations have happened since the Marcos dictatorship in 1972. No doubt it remains as one of the most dangerous places to be a journalist. Duterte once said in regard to journalists “Most of those killed, to be frank, have done something. You won’t be killed if you don’t do anything wrong.” “Just because you’re a journalist you are not exempted from assassination if you’re a son of a bitch.” After discussing the state of the country one resident had this to say, “For people like me—middle-class folks who live relatively comfortable lives in the city—to call the country’s condition brought about by Duterte’s irresponsible a n -

tics as “a bad place” assumes that everyone who lives in the Philippines lives the same kind of life as I do, which isn’t true. While my life feels mildly inconvenienced, the majority of the Philippines—especially those who live under the poverty line, don’t have access to proper education, healthcare, or sustainable employment—has lived, and will continue to live in squalid conditions regardless of who the president of the country is. That being said, the Philippines has never been in a good place, as all of its leaders thus far have sustained the nation-state through imperialist, neoliberal, patriarchal means. The phenomena that many people associate Duterte’s administration with—corruption, systemic violence, state repression, extrajudicial killings—are not new occurrences at all: the only difference with Duterte is that while he propagates the same culture of violence, he’s not afraid of airing out the dirty laundry.”

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COLUMN: Trump rescinds Executive Order over transgender bathroom rights Kitt Fresa · News Editor

All inclusive bathroom on the 3rd floor of the HSC Building

“The college will continue as a welcoming campus; one that sees good in our students and, above all, wants all students to feel included in this learning environment. We are proud of the contributions members of Gay Pride Alliance, including transgender students, have made to our teaching and learning community.” Said Vice

President, Student Affairs at College of DuPage, Earl Dowling. On Feb. 22, President Trump announced that he would be rescinding protections of transgender students that allowed trans students to use the bathroom they identified with. This was a protection implemented by Former President Barack Obama,

but it has clearly not lasted long under Trump’s very different administration. The most surprising aspect of this issue was Betsy DeVos’s opposition to Trump’s rescindment. DeVos said it was a “moral obligation” to protect students from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Something she herself has been a victim to lately due to her lack of experience in education. However her opposition didn't last long at all, Attorney General Jeff Sessions asked her to drop her opposition but she denied. Soon after though DeVos met with Trump in which she dropped her opposition. Dowling also had this

to say when asked how this change could affect students. “Absent specific federal instructions, I do not envision a significant shift in College policy. For instance, we have four gender neutral bathrooms on campus. I am struck by the diversity of our student population every time I walk through campus. The laughter, the music, the games, the serious discussions tell me that our students have found a way to expand their personal horizons and make their college, College of DuPage, an experience of a lifetime.” I was lucky enough to talk to a few members of the Pride Alliance at

COD and get their opinions. When asked how the change effected Trans students Kaleb Sedivy said, “I just feel bad for younger transgenders. I’m almost all the way through the process. So I really don’t have a stake in it anymore, but people who haven't even started the process, it’s just really not fair for, because now it just makes their process even harder and longer to go through.” This ruling still allows individual schools to choose whether they include transgender rights, but it’s the schools that choose not to that have those rights that has people worried. With this ruling Trump has essentially moved the responsibility

to decide up to the states. This at times could cause problems because if some trans students use their respective bathroom in one state, it’s possible they couldn't in a neighboring state. The issue isn't really limited to just a few states either; it’s a national problem. The issue is not just limited to say Illinois or Iowa, it’s every state. So when a national issue is resolved differently in different places, nothing really gets done or ends up making sense. The issue could've just been resolved by Trump acting federally but he choose not to.

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F E AT U R E S

“Unveiled,” uncovers the reality of living as a Muslim woman Caroline Broderick · Features Editor

Rohina Malik on set of “Unveiled”, her latest one woman show

Rohina Malik performing “Unveiled”

When Rohina Malik was in high school, her heart belonged to theater. In her early thirties, she found herself working as a Montessori school teacher. Her heart remained in performing arts, though she had not touched it since. As a Muslim woman living in America, the occurrence of anti-Islam hate crimes, personal experiences and dialogue forced Malik to dive back into her old passion. “Unveiled,” a one woman show portray-

ing five Muslim women from different cultures gathered together drinking tea and discussing their personal experiences, was born. On March 20 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Student Life Lounge, Malik will be performing “Unveiled.” “I just said, I have to do something,” said Malik. “The world is passing me by and I am not doing the work I should be doing. And I decided to jump right into writing ‘Un-

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veiled.’” Each woman represents a different culture, a different way of life. One is a hip-hop artist, another is a career-oriented lawyer, a seamstress, a mother. The thing bringing them together is their faith and their struggles. Malik differentiates from each character through varying dialects, body movements and various physicality changes. The inspiration for “Unveiled” was much more personal to Malik than simply witnessing hateful speech and crimes. She had entered the play from a personal place, taking the very first story she had written directly from her own life. Through edits, the story has changed, but the inspiration remained. Prior to writing, Malik conducted her own research into hate crimes in America. As a result of her studies, she has equated the occurrence of hate crimes due to negative stereotypes and degrading language. “For a hate crime to happen, it never starts

with a weapon,” said Malik. “[When] you have an atmosphere that’s breeding into stereotypes and degrading language, the result can be a murder. I thought, I have to challenge the negative stereotypes. I have to talk about these things, I have to make people think about when we allow that kind of language to be in the atmosphere, what could happen. I have to have this conversation, and I found theater to be a really powerful way to do that.” Malik produced the first showing in 2009 at the 16th Street Theater, but she notices today, eight years after the original production, more than ever the play is getting invites across the country. “Hate crimes have spiked in our country and it’s very disturbing,” said Malik. “It’s bigger than the Muslim community. People see [the play], everybody connects to it from all backgrounds, no matter your ethnicity. We can have conversation and that’s the most important thing. For me, theater

is dialogue. You can say what’s on your heart and talk about it.” The production has been performed across Chicago, South Africa, Canada and has visited Princeton University, Yale University, New York University, DePaul and more. After each performance, Malik takes time to open up a discussion for audience members so they may ask any questions or share any comments. One experience stood out to Malik in particular. It was a boy sobbing. “And he said, ‘I hated Muslims,’” explained Malik. “’I thought you wore the veil to celebrate 9/11.’ He said, ‘I didn’t realize you cover your hair for God and for modesty.’ And he had this completely different perspective on it. And he came up to me and said, ‘I am so sorry. I was so ignorant, I am so sorry.’ It was one of the most powerful moments for me as an artist.” Malik is currently working on future productions of her work “Yasmina’s Necklace” that will open

Sept. 2017 in Chicago. Malik reflects back on her beginnings, a mother and teacher with a lost passion, and allows it to fuel her message. “It’s okay to take a wrong turn. Sometimes it’s okay to be unhappy. It’s only when you feel that unhappiness that sometimes you will do anything to make things right for your life. I don’t see it as a wrong turn. Without any formal training in theater, I have a thriving career. It is the work I was meant to do, and everyone saw that in me even when I was 17-years-old and in high school. I wish at that time, I could have seen that in me, but I came back to it. Last year I turned 40, and I am the most happy at 40, because I know who I am and I am doing what I love. That is my message to college students. Do what you love. The blessings will come. When I’m in the theater, I don’t look at the clock. I could be there forever. That’s my message to COD students: do what you love.”

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MOVIE REVIEW:

Logan, the last cigar Kitt Fresa · News Editor

Logan prominently stands out as one of the better X-Men movies. As Hugh Jackman lashes out his claws for the last time, we see a final performance that does hold back a bit. Logan is rated R for a good reason. The action in previous Wolverine films has always been more violent than the main X-Men movies, but Logan outdoes them all. The violence is quick and thrashing, but it’s also very detailed and grisly. To my surprise however, Logan was not just about the violence, the story ends up being a bit emotional as well. There are parts of this movie that pull the audience in not just with entertaining violence but a compelling plot to as well. In the year 2029, a few years after the events of Days of Future Past, Logan has hid away with Charles Xavier and another fellow mutant, Caliban. They are the last remaining mutants and look to escape the cruel place where they reside. Each one is broken down and fatigued to about all they can handle. Charles Xavier is now ironically plagued by a corrosive brain disease, which causes

him to struggle to keep his power under control. This is all while Logan battles with his own problems His powers are fading, and his wounds are slow to heal. However the group is given a purpose by Laura, an 11-yearold mutant girl who strangely has the same abilities as Logan. As the group decides to help Laura’s past soon follows, along with a hundred super soldiers led by a mercenary named Pierce (played by Boyd Holbrook, who you may recognize from Narcos). An emotional and bloody battle takes over as the group tries to escape it all. As their perilous journey begins, it shapes up to be something different from all the rest. The power the X-Men once held is no longer there, fragility has overtaken invincibility and the movie becomes something unexpected, it’s no longer a fight, it’s an escape. As Logan escapes with Laura and Charles Xavier they find themselves being invited to dinner by a local farm family. Hesitant to bring trouble Logan refus-

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es, but Xavier overrules. As the family dines with some of the

most dangerous people ever created, the intensity is dropped and normalcy sets in. A common thing for the rest of us, is shown to be a rarity to the group. As Logan picks up Xavier from his wheelchair and places him in his bed, Xavier says something to the tune of, “This is what it's like to be normal.” Logan grimaces

but also acknowledge him. This scene as small as it is, represents the goal of the entire group. The thing everyone of them wants, that seems so simple, so achievable. It’s all shown to be almost unreachable.

The movie is written and directed by James Mangold, but Jackman is said to have worked heavily with him as well and it shows. The cinematography is certainly homogenous with the other X-Men movies but it has this vibe to it that the others never reached. As I watched the film play along it became less of an action movie and more of a neo noir drama. It’s no Os-

car winner but it had an unmistakable feeling of sincerity and desolation. The more the movie went on the darker and more dramatic it got. Jackman’s performance is the center of that vibe the movie builds. Logan is broken down and beaten but he still has that wild untamed animal inside him. Jackman’s unmistakeable screams combined with the unhinged violence create an authentic swan song to a character so widely loved. It’s sad to see the character go but the cast and crew nailed the finale to it all.

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MOVIE REVIEW:

High Rise: The Collapse of a Metaphor and Society Kitt Fresa · News Editor

High Rise isn’t really a movie but more of a metaphor. A metaphor for the collapse of society. The rich get richer as the poor get poorer, and thus chaos ensues. Director Ben Wheatley takes this recurring piece of history, and puts it all into a High Rise set in 70’s London. Depending what level of the High Rise you live on, determines your social status. The lower the poorer, and the higher the r i c h e r. O u r pro-

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tagonist, Dr. Laing (Played by Tom Hiddleston) is brand new to the High Rise and lives on one of the higher floors, but just below the rich. As Laing reluctantly introduces

himself, he slowly becomes attached to the High Rise and the occupants inside it, mainly his neighbors. As the film goes on, parties take place. These parties act as almost a s

if they were chapters in a book. Each party takes place on a certain floor, and those near the floor attend. The middle class end up throwing a party, and then the higher class retaliate with a party of their own. Now on the outside these parties seem just like ordinary cocaine fueled ragers, but in actuality they represent statements. The rich and the poor try to out do each other and this is where things get crazy. The parties turn from fun events into wars. The High Rise becomes filled with the waste of the parties. The hallways, rooms, foyers, they’re all slowly filled with the damage of social class warfare. Things get even crazier from here, no longer are people civilized, they go insane. However as insane as some of the people are, they all think everything is completely normal. No one is calling the police, nobody is running away, everyone

is staying right where they are. This unfortunately is also when the movie tends to fall apart. As things become more and more insane, the momentum is lost. Things stop making sense, and some scenes feel pointless. I often found myself asking questions on why things were getting so bad and so weird. It's often too vague to understand. The characters regularly talk in profound messages, but the messages tend to be meaningless. I believe this movie has lots of important, and relevant messages imbedded inside it. Unfortunately though, they are buried to deep underneath the massive outlying questions, and lack of context. However as empty as the second half is, there are still many redeeming parts of this film. The cinematography for most of the movie is very very beautiful. The concrete architecture, the 70’s styling, the maniacal slow motion parties. They all breathe this extraordinary artistic value into the film and it's what kept me digging, even if it meant digging deep.

The most cinematic scene was also the most the most important. As the middle class throws a party insanity soon follows. A Drug induced fight begins between a friend of Laing’s and another occupant. As Laing breaks up the fight he gets an elbow to the face, but the party saves him from fighting. Instead of fighting the party is turned to eleven and the insanity is taken to new heights. Guitar solos are screamed and wild cuts start flashing, all the while some jumps of the balcony. A slow motion shot follows his flailing body until he hits a car and the hood wraps around him like aluminum foil. The party doesn’t slow a bit. High Rise is no doubt a difficult film to understand, and sometimes the reward is lackluster, but it’s definitely worth watching. At the moment it’s on Netflix so I recommend giving it a watch, at least to just test your own creative mind. High Rise is as vivid and inventive as it is strange and bewildering. It’s very much a one of a kind but also a 3 out of 5 stars.

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FOCUS Student Leadership Council elections candidates speak out Kitt Fresa · News Editor // Vandy Manyeh · Reporter

Elections for officers to fill the positions of president, vice president, and student trustee, will occur on March 14 and 15. Students can vote through the college’s ChapLife.cod.edu website. The Courier news team interviewed the candidates and here are their responses:

Student Body President Safia Khan – Biochemistry Major

Why are you running for president of the SLC? I wish to run as SLC president because I am very passionate about the College of DuPage and interacting with my peers. I have an immense

motivation to facilitate opportunities, changes and goals that would improve a student’s experience at the College of Dupage. I appreciate hearing the diverse range of student perspectives on campus, and for me, hearing what every student has to say is a learning opportunity. I wish to learn and grow from my peers. And by doing so, I intend to have a better understanding of the vast variety of students that attend here. What

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grams, and initiatives would you like to carry out as president of the SLC? It is my intention to promote student club participation, to maintain the current tuition rate per credit hour, and to encourage the expansion of The Center for Diversity and Inclusion. I believe all clubs are equally as important and need equal amounts of attention in areas of advertising, events, and student turnout. I hope to encourage fair representation of clubs, and possible club collaborations.

Events where all club officers could meet one another and build lasting relationships. Events where student clubs can work events hand in hand. Moreover, I hope to assist in maintaining the tuition rates by representing the College of DuPage student body as a whole. I hope to get a fair analysis, and evaluation of what students believe is best for their experience here in terms of tuition rates. Lastly, The Center for Diversity is a huge asset to the College of DuPage. Our COD pride comes from within the diverse student com-

munity that is present here. If I am SLC President, I will be in favor of essentially expanding the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. This will assist in enabling the campus to ensure a welcoming, and accepting environment. Why should students vote for you? I believe students should vote for me because I will go out of my way to provide them with the best of service as their president for SLC. I am dedicated, and passionate about the plans I, and fellow students, have en-

visioned for the upcoming academic school year. Ultimately, I will devote time and effort in listening to students’ ideas and concerns to grow individually and to grow as a Council. I plan to fairly represent all the diversity we have on campus to make sure all student voices are heard. I believe students should vote for me because I plan to have a wonderful and successful year together with the help of their involvement. I want to let COD students know that being SLC President is not an I job; it is a We job.

Carter Rosenthal – Arts Major president of the SLC?

Why are you running for

I am running for the SLC due to the fact that I have a disability, and I want to be an inspiration and a role model to all the people who have disabilities. I also make sure my leadership skills will aid this college (to be) a better place to

be in. I’m also an expert at picking up news about Donald Trump’s campaign as of late, so, I can come up with a plan to make sure that his plan doesn’t go through. This college and people mean everything to me, and I want to make sure that they are in a better place. What projects, programs, and initiatives

would you like to carry out as president of the SLC? I would like to set an Immigration crisis program to help out the immigration students from getting deported back from their country and make sure that they are welcome to stay here. I would like to develop a TV broadcast program where

students can watch our college athletics sports live stream. I would also expand the club’s membership of each club and organizations for students to get. I would also like to see the college become much cheaper for them so they can make sure they can be focused on their education instead of on their money.

Why should students vote for you? I can be a good example of how I appreciate them and giving them back to the school. I also would like to see the college to be more secure and after what happens in the Trump election this year. I would make this college expand their horizon.

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Sam Tempestini – Computer Information Systems Major

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Why are you running for president of the SLC? Holding this office would be a great honor and responsibility. I want to represent the students

and make a positive impact on the College of DuPage. I want the students to know and feel comfortable expressing their concerns with me and know that I have their best interest in mind at all times. My primary objective to stabilize food security among students. Also, to support and embrace the cultural diversity among students that are on campus. What projects, programs, and initiatives

would you like to carry out as president of the SLC? An issue that is pertinent on campus is food security. Because it affects everyone from faculty, staff and students at the College of DuPage (COD). I want to see increased activity in the Fuel Pantry. I would like to help start the community gardens at COD and develop a plan students, faculty and staff will have access to fresh produce grown on campus grounds.

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Once implemented I would like to see refrigeration installed within the Fuel Pantry for the convenience of patrons. Another problem that should be addressed is the lack of food vendors on the main campus on the west side of Lambert Rd. The college and my current employers at Sodexo should partner together to address this issue. Having additional food vendors on campus would be beneficial for businesses as well as a consumer perspective.

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Why should students vote for you? I’m determined to achieve all that I set out do. I genuinely have the heart for people and would be glad to advocate on behalf of the entirety of College of DuPage student body. Despite our differences, all of us agree that food security is an important issue. With that as a primary campaign platform with which we can all band together and unite

for a common cause regardless of our background, race, religion, etc. Above all, students should get out there and vote. Whether it be for me or my opponents, every vote is important. Students should feel appreciated and know that their opinion matters and should feel comfortable approaching their student body president. Your voice matters. The students speak; I listen.

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Student Body Vice President George Beck – Renewable Energy Technology Major SLC?

How capable are you to assist with the coordination of committees within the

I am very capable of working with committees and appointing people to the committees who have a background, interest and concern for issues that each given committee would address. I would love to meet with each committee to make sure that things are running

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smoothly and to ensure I have a grasp of the goals and means of accomplishing the goals the committees have set up. I work well with people of all kinds and look forward to seeing the different people bringing important views to the SLC. What are your goals if elected as Vice President of SLC?

As vice president of the SLC, my main goal would be to make sure those that have a concern regarding a community issue or a concern with the school are heard, and proper action is taken to give serious consideration to their concern. As VP of SLC, I want to make sure that those who have experience and passion for their committee of assignment are assigned to the commit-

tees. I want to guarantee that student interest and concern within reason is taken seriously. Why should students vote for you? Students should vote for me because I genuinely care about their opinions and will do my absolute best to make sure that anyone that approaches me with a concern will have an answer

and a response. Students should vote for me because I am open to ideas and opinions even if I do not agree with them initially. I am willing to take multiple perspectives to make progress for the student body as a whole. I am here to represent the student body and make decisions and work with the faculty in a way that is in the student body’s best interest.

Marcanthony Marciel – Science Major committees within the SLC?

How capable are you to assist with the coordination of

In order to understand how the committees work and having to coordinate with them, I was lucky to speak with the current SLC vice president; which taught me a lot of what the process would entail. And because of my previous

experience with coordinating meetings and responding with the entire student body in mind; I can properly assist in the coordination of these meetings. What are your goals if elected as Vice President of SLC? I and Sam Tempestini are currently slating together, and by speaking

with other students we have found that we need to improve upon the transfer center because many students have problems understanding where to go in order to transfer. Another goal is that we want to implement a multicultural center of some sort. And making sure that all clubs are able to share what they have been doing, by co-hosting with them

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or helping to advertise. Many clubs feel that they aren’t able to reach out to other students. But above all we want to make sure students understand that their voice matters and are important. Why should students vote for you?

mind when dealing with committees, and I have a set focus on projects that I want to accomplish by the end of my tenure. Whenever students want to create new projects I hope to work with them or coordinate with others so that we can make it happen.

Students should vote for me because I will always keep the students in

Student Trustee Zain Rahman – Finance and Business Major As trustee, you will have the opportunity to sit in board meetings and represent the views of the diverse student body you represent. What pressing issues are of concern to students right now? Why are you interested in running for the trustee position? I am interested in running for student trustee because I want the opportunity to make a positive impact for the students at College of DuPage. I want to know how the students truly feel about their experience at College of DuPage.

From the students that I’ve spoken to the two main issues are high tuition costs and programs offered. Students attend College of DuPage not only because of its great academics and being local but also it is known for low-cost classes, yet students still struggle to pay. It will be my goal to reduce the amount of each class to the best of my ability, as well as

offer better knowledge and awareness for scholarship opportunities and financial aid. When it comes to addressing more diverse classes offered, I would want to streamline them, make it it more well known that new classes are available if the students truly have a want for them. Also, since College of DuPage is currently a two-year college, I would make the transition to transfer out much easier. I would do my best to do this so students don’t waste time and money. What can be done to have more students involved with the activities of the SLC? Show students that there are benefits to be-

ing part of such a great organization. Such as when a student is involved it gives them a great opportunity to show their leadership skills and work ethic. I want every student to give SLC a try. As of now, I think that there is no middle ground of students’ involvement. There are students who are very involved, which is great, but then there are also students who only come to College of DuPage for the classes and leave that are not taking advantage of what is offered at the school. What do you hope to achieve at the end of your tenure if elected as trustee? Make students feel as if their opinions mat-

ters, that if they unite and want change, it’ll happen. Also for people looking for answers regarding College of DuPage not to hesitate to approach student representatives about anything they want to know. What will you do differently from your predecessor if elected as trustee? Right now students don’t know who to communicate to when they have questions that would go to the student trustee. They’d have to go out of their way to find out who to speak to. What I want to do differently is to be more approachable, and communicate to the students and have them up to date on events going on among the college. I

want to make a clear line of communication between the those in charge of student affairs and the students themselves. Finally, why should students vote for you? The students should vote for me because I dearly care for them and their well being. I have a great passion for this role and am not afraid to speak up for the students. Also, I am not the one to make unrealistic goals. I am very good at making necessary plans and steps to get things done and will make a positive impact on the student body.

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Anthony Terrell Walker Jr. – Business Management Major

FOCUS

the opportunity to sit in board meetings and represent the views of the diverse student body you represent. What pressing issues are of concern to students right now?

Why are you interested in running for the trustee position? I want to get more involved and be able to learn and grow from my experiences, and I think this is a great opportunity to do so! I am excited to experience the process of seeing how motions are passed through the board of trustees, and how it may impact the college. As trustee, you will have

Students want to know that they are getting the best quality education and that they have a voice. I believe that it is important for all College of DuPage students to understand how powerful their voices are, and having someone to confide in when issues may arise that are of concern to them. I also think it is vitally important that students are aware of all the additional services that the college has to offer that are put in place to ensure academic success and provide

support. The advantage that COD has of the student population being so big, I am sure students have their own individual concerns however, if elected student trustee I want to personally make it my responsibility to make sure students are comfortable with voicing their concerns and issues so that they can be addressed efficiently. What are your strategic priorities if elected as trustee? As student trustee I think the main thing I want to focus on is learning and growth. By this I mean I don’t expect to step into this position and know everything. I plan to expand my learning through this position by being very observant and using the resources

provided to me to the best of my advantage. This will enable to be a better participant and further develop my critical thinking. By growing through this position I mean this in a sense of making myself easily accessible to the student body and having an interpersonal relationship with students. This will allow me to get input from a wide selection of students which will in the long run allow me to make and support decisions tailored around the vast majority of the student body rather than just a selective few. What can be done to have more students involved with the activities of the SLC? By creating easy, open, and convenient chan-

nels of communication it will keep COD students up to date with what is going on in SLC. If members from SLC display authentic and genuine support to student run clubs during their meetings and activities, it will increase student participation in SLC-sponsored events. What do you hope to achieve at the end of your tenure if elected as trustee? I hope to have succeeded in this position in the eyes of my advisers, board of trustee members, and most importantly students. Overall, I hope to have gotten full support through my term as trustee, and not have any unanswered questions. What will you do differently from your predeces-

sor if elected as trustee? Rather than assess what I would do differently…I honestly hope to be able to use my predecessor as a crutch when I need advice or guidance. Finally, why should students vote for you? I have been taught so much from past experiences that have constructed my ambition and determination. I value honesty and integrity, and can always be counted on to keep my word. I am not ashamed to say I don’t know something or ask questions… I am still young and have much to experience, but I can promise that I will always be open and honest.

PHOTO POLL: This week, we asked students if they know what the SLC is. Here are their answers:

Dexter Ball – Year 2

Sayre Wiseman – Year 1

“Student Library Commons?”

Douglas Cunningham – Year 3

“The Student Learning Center?”

“Student Learning Center?”

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FOCUS

EDITORIAL

Your opinion does matter Why you need to vote in the SLC election next week Most of the students attending the College of DuPage want absolutely nothing to do with the institution in any other manner than the classroom setting. That’s a fact of life all clubs and organizations face constantly at COD, especially due to most of our student body being focused on attaining a two-year degree. Outreach to a crowd of deaf-by-choice students who only want to utilize this school as a stepping stone is poisonous to the development of the college as it pertains to the needs of the students and faculty. Without input from every cog in the machine, from professors and students to janitors to groundskeepers, this institution wouldn’t be as accommodating and welcoming as it has become since its rural beginnings. As a student, the single most powerful action you can do to impact the college is vote for our student body government officials. The Student Leadership Council (SLC) is a group of elected and appointed student officers who take part in representing the student body to the college-at-large. During every spring semester at COD, the SLC elections take place, where students are able to vote for their representative in each of the three respec-

tive positions up for grabs: student trustee, SLC president and vice president. The student trustee represents the voice of every COD student at every

board of trustees meeting. The student who’s elected has the ability to start and second motions, which allows them to be a deciding factor as to whether or not the trustees will discuss or vote on an issue. As well, the elected student has the option to express student opinions on every vote tallied at regular meetings. The SLC president and vice president work in tandem to delegate students to positions on campus-wide committees and

EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LUCAS KOPROWSKI FEATURES EDITOR CAROLINE BRODERICK GRAPHICS EDITOR JOSEPH MOLINO PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID JURA REPORTER VANDY MANYEH REPORTER HULON WARE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ALIZAY RIZVI

accomplish goals based on student needs. One recent example of a goal is the SLC’s attempt to put a multicultural center on campus. Many of

you might be asking: What is a multicultural center? Why do we even need one at COD? These are fair and honest questions. Many of us on the editorial board see how this center can be beneficial to certain students, however we are skeptical of the use and application of said accommodation. The idea came out of a

forum near the end of the Fall 2016 semester, after the presidential election, where students put out concerns as to whether they felt welcome on

it was funded with grants and dissolved as soon as the money evaporated. It was more of a bolted-on service rather than an integrated part of the college.

campus or not. With this, the SLC d e c i d e d to look into ways to ease this emotional distress, which led them to the concept of a multicultural center. COD used to have a multicultural center, but

Through comparing other centers at community colleges across the state, the SLC found it is necessary for the student body to have access to a center with the purpose of feeling welcome on campus. Whether you agree with the implementation of this center or not is mostly politics. To some, this could sound like a form of a safe zone, which might not feel necessary. To others it’s a center for students of all

cultures to unite. If you are the former, then you probably wouldn’t like taxpayer funds supporting this idea. The latter group will see the center as a necessary addition to the college. This discussion and many more are the purview of the SLC. This student organization has the power to disseminate opinions in committees regarding curriculum, food services and other accommodations, which pertain to student needs and wants. Through stagnation, many students fail to see how powerful these positions truly are in regards to influencing college administration and shaping the ideas of what a student needs to succeed. If you feel like your voice isn’t being heard on campus, your first stop should be the SLC office down the hall from the campus Starbucks. Complaining to your friends and your Twitter account won’t spark the change you want to see. The SLC is here to listen to you as a student, and without your input they cannot do their job properly. Don’t forget to vote for next school year’s SLC representatives on March 14 and 15 through chaplife.cod.edu. Without your vote, your opinion isn’t being heard, and the SLC becomes a microcosm of student opinions rather than a melting pot.

Views expressed in The Courier represent opinions of majority of editorial board. The Courier encourages all students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members to voice their opinions on all the topics concerning them both in and out of school. We encourage readers to submit a “Letter to the Editor” voicing their opinions on topics discussed in the editorial.

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E F I L ENT

STUDSSC 1217

(15 Minute Minimum)

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OPINION

Tom Perez: Is he throwing stones

from a house made of glass? Vandy Manyeh · Reporter

The new Democratic National Committee Chairman, Tom Perez

Tom Perez, the newly elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee who has termed himself as “Trump’s worst nightmare,” must focus on bringing his party together, and avoid dancing to the beat of President Donald Trump’s raucous music every time. Perez has the daunting task to unite his party, have more Democrats in Congress after the midterm elections in 2018, and to propagate the left-wing liberal agenda before the crucial 2020 elections. As a centrist with a more liberal leaning, I honestly feel these points should top his priorities now. The Democratic Party’s modus operandi has to change, owing to the fact that voters no longer trust how unfair a majority-liberal party has become. We

all wonder if there is an ongoing ideological tussle between a perceived establishment elites and the anti-establishment clique. Perez leads a party that is in a political abyss when we urgently need the party’s voice across the political spectrum. Over the last eight years, Perez’ party has lost more than 1,000 seats in Congress. Now, Democrats don’t have the voice to stop a corporate donor like Betsy Devos, and a “hands in the cookies jar” Attorney General like Jeff Sessions from leading two crucial departments within the executive branch of government. Coupled with these existing odds, we watched a Democratic Party hand us Hillary Clinton as a presidential candidate in November 2016 that led to an election dubbed as the “se-

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lection of the lesser evil.” From sending classified emails from a server she ran from her couch, getting money from the very Wall Street former President Barack Obama tried to clean up, to her foundation’s donations saga, Clinton, as impeccable as her character may be, political mistakes had her in the spotlight. On the other hand, the Republican Party opted to have voters decide on electing a man who was uniquely unqualified to run the White House. Today, we are all victims of poor choices made by the Democratic and Republican parties. Within the party Perez now leads, we saw how Debbie Wasserman Schultz was axed out of her role as the leader of the Democratic Party. Yes, it was a

grotesque thread of emails that questioned how sincere the Democratic Party is. Adding insult to injury, her successor Donna Brazile leaked debate questions to Clinton before a scheduled debate with Bernie Sanders. This is a challenging time to bring the Democratic Party together. Democrats need that voice right now. If Perez is drawn into a political debate as often as he has presented himself, a 2018 comeback in Congress will not come to fruition. President Trump isn’t the political paragon we yearned for, but if Perez tries to constantly throw stones from a house made of glass, the Democratic Party will remain static. Perez should stop calling President Trump a “Steve Bannon on ste-

roids with a smile.” Make the Democratic Party the frankincense and myrrh of American politics. Yes, the Republican Party has been unable to win the popular votes in six of the last seven presidential elections. The Democratic Party has the votes; it is time to make our States blue again. As chairman, it is urgent to rejuvenate the Democratic Party to have more voters showing up to the polls. Try to preach a new message to blue collar voters across the Great Lakes who wavered their votes in four years. One may argue the appointment of his rival Keith Ellison as vice chairman of the DNC was emblematic of how Perez intends to unite the party. This message resonates well within the party. It is time to go to the State of

Pennsylvania to find deeply rooted anguish against the Democratic Party. A liberal agenda no longer sounds pleasant in the ears of a black man in Philadelphia, or Bristol; the very reason Democrats lost a crucial State that has been blue since 1992. Dear Perez, President Trump won’t stop his attacks on his predecessors, party members and very colleagues he is running the government with. The Democratic Party has its flaws, now, kindly avoid a man who presents himself as a Republican but serves as a catalyst of a Republican agenda. Work on healing the wounds of the Democratic Party.

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SPORTS

Welcome to the Thunderdome! Lady Chap’s explosive performance at the N4C Jamboree Hulon Ware · Reporter

Lady Chaps Softball Player Bailey Engel

Friday, March 3rd, The lady Chaparrals softball team participated in the third annual N4C Jamboree. Upon arriving to the stadium, the dome leaves no great first impressions. However, a book should never be judged by its cover. Like passing through an entry way into Narnia, a roar of cheering that slaps you in the face. Both team and parents’ cheers travel very far because of the acoustics of the dome. Amongst the cheerers is second baseman Rachel Martin’s dad, Paul Martin, admiring how talented his

daughter is. “I am just so proud of her. She never stops working. Rachel is where she is because of her hard work and dedication. For that I am extremely proud of her.” Touching words for anyone to hear. Especially facing off against Madison College, MATC-Milwaukee, and Triton College a tough lineup for any team to face. However, there is no challenge that can’t be met with the right training and support. The Lady Chaps held their own, beating Madison College 6-2 and utterly demolishing MATC-Milwaukee 18-0.

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The greater challenge came while facing heavy hitters, Triton College, for their third and final game of the day (@8pm). For those students who missed out on the epic cataclysmic match against Triton, you missed the equivalent of a shooting star. With the Lady Chaps barely pulling ahead in the early innings thanks, in part, to the batting expertise of center outfielder, Marjorie Sloan, hitting second in the batting rotation. Even after being struck out by pitcher Aubrey Paluszek, Triton College was not anywhere near

finished. The tension in the air was palpable. And, after losing All-American Rachel Martin with an injury in the second inning, the heat was turned up a notch. Triton began to regain the advantage, with a 2-run score in the 4th inning. After COD lost the lead, you could see Martin was a little upset. “It’s hard sitting on the bench knowing that I can’t help my teammates.” With a quick check-up from her father: “I had to see how she was doing. She never gets hurt,” Martin’s spirits began to lift as she cheered

on her team. No matter the score, pitcher Aubrey Paluszek, kept her composure. Strike after strike, Paluszek pitching form never changed, but she did paint a beautiful mosaic over the strike zone. After a hard fought battle, the game came to a shocking conclusion: the Lady Chaps lose 4-6. After a show of great sportsmanship, Head Coach Ryan Connell, had a few words for his team. Since I was not a part of the integral team,I was unable to hear what the speech pertained to. However, I

did speak with CF Marjorie Sloan, regarding losing such a close game. “I felt like we could have played played a lot better,” she said. “We made a few mistakes, and we have to learn from them.” What a great preview into this season of softball. As the Lady Chaps continue to develop with a spring training in Cocoa Beach, Flo., the games ahead are sure to be more action packed than the last. Come cheer on our Lady Chaps during their next home game: March 31st, against Elgin @3pm.

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Doing it Right – Daft Punk Genre: Electronic/Funk Sounds like: Pretty Lights, Eric Prydz Getting ready for a night out on the town, but not sure what music to play while you’re getting ready? Well look no further. With their funkalicious beats, you will be getting ready in style jamming out to this daft punk track. With a combination of soulful and groovy beats, “Doing it Right” is the perfect song to pregame the weekend. Reward: If you do it just right, there is a fun night in store for you. —Hulon

Fly United – Amon Duul II Genre: Rock Sounds Like: Rolling Stones Fly United is a trippy throwback to the 70’s, without the played out feeling that you’ve heard this song a thousand times. It’s a song that takes you back to the glory days of rock and delivers all the best parts. This song also happens to be the song that has it’s guitar solo featured in a key scene of High Rise. If you read my review you’ll recognize the song, and trust me it’s worth the listen. —Kitt

We Come Alive – Manse Genre: Progressive House Similar to: Hardwell, Ryos Manse, an astounding EDM producer for Revealed Recordings, released a very melodic and uplifting progressive house track. With an incredible bass coupled with a beautiful lead synth, this track certainly brings out the uplifting spirit that Manse intended for. With the many progressive house tracks he’s released, this is certainly one of his best. —David

Cold Little Heart – Michael Kiwanuka / Genre: Folk Rock / Sounds like: Lianne La Havas, Charles Bradley Imagine you’re by the seaside, sitting at the front porch, you hear the sound of the waves crashing as it undulates over the night. The breeze is salty and it oddly feels warm, a faint sound of people praying from a nearby church emanates from the air and you suddenly feel a longing you can’t quite discern what the cause is. Long forgotten and still yearning for it. I first heard Michael Kiwanuka’s Cold Little Heart from my latest tv show obsession, HBO’s Big Little Lies. The opening sequence is filled with intrigue, mystery, and the color blue– all of which I associate distinctly with the song, but to my surprise when I checked Spotify, it has a longer version. Listening to the almost ten-minute track brought a multitude of new layers in the song, each note, guitar riff, hum and beat are rich and soulful. This amalgamation builds up a well fleshed out story of melancholy, yearning, loss and desire. –Joseph

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COFFEE BREAK STR8TS

No. 328

Medium

6 5 3 8 7

7 9 5 6 8 4 1 2 2 3 4

1 5 1 6 3 4

7 9

3 5 2 9 8

8 7

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2 6 8 7 9 5

8 7 9

3 4 4 1 3 2

5 7 6 1 4 2 3

4 3 4 9 2 5 3 6 7 5 6 8 7 9

3 2 4 5 6 7 9 8

5 6 7

2 1 3 8 6 7

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Medium

8 1

8 7 4 5 2 3

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5 8

7 9 4 5 1 2 8 6 3

6 5 4 9 5 1

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3 2 8 6 9 7 1 4 5

5 6 1 8 3 4 2 9 7

2 7 6 1 8 3 9 5 4

8 3 9 7 4 5 6 2 1

4 1 5 2 6 9 7 3 8

9 4 2 3 7 8 5 1 6

1 5 7 4 2 6 3 8 9

6 8 3 9 5 1 4 7 2

No. 329

Previous solution - Easy

7 9 8 3 4 5

1 3 2 2

9 6 8 7 2 5 3 4 1

8 7 7 4 6 3 5 8 6 3 9 5 4 2 1 1 3 2 2

3 1 2 2 3 5 1 4 2 1 5 3 4 7 6 4 6 7 8 9 5 9 8 9 8 6 7 8 9 7

SUDOKU

No. 328

Previous solution - Medium

7 9 6

SUDOKU 4

Easy

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Tough

Previous solution - Medium

1 9 3 5 1 3 8 6 7 9 3 4 2 8 8 5 4 2 8 7 5 3 1 9 1

7 2 3 4 8 1 5 9 6

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9 4 6 3 7 5 8 1 2

5 8 1 6 2 9 3 4 7

3 1 7 8 5 4 2 6 9

4 9 8 7 6 2 1 3 5

6 5 2 1 9 3 4 7 8

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2 6 4 5 3 7 9 8 1

1 7 9 2 4 8 6 5 3

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8 3 5 9 1 6 7 2 4

No. 329

Previous solution - Tough

STR8TS

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