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President reveals plans to keep budget in line By Chelsey Boutan News Editor In a recent Courier interview, President Robert Breuder discussed his penny-pinching strategies that will be used to fill this year’s $3.3 million budget hole. Curtailing out-of-district travel, making adjustments to employee health care, and instituting preferred parking are just some of the changes Breuder hopes will bring the budget in line with the revenue. Trimming travel The college decided to reduce travel next year by two-thirds, from a current budget of $300,000 to $100,000. Breuder said, “Now you got to ask yourself, good thing or bad thing? There will be somebody out there who will say, ‘Oh my God,’ but if it saves somebody’s job or lets us provide a service that we would have to eliminate, it becomes a matter of choices.” Health care changes With health care, Breuder wants to bring all employees on the same percentage cost sharing of 80/20, meaning that 80 percent of the health insurance premium would be paid by the employer and

20 percent would be paid by the employee. Breuder said that if everyone agreed to his proposal, the college would save $830,000 next year. Preferred parking Rather than institute a parking fee for everyone, the approach Breuder will likely take is preferred parking. There are 1292 parking spots on campus that would require a $75 fee per semester if students or faculty wanted to have guaranteed parking in those spaces. The parking spots would be given on a first come, first serve basis. “That might generate for us about $175,000. It’s all intended to get you to the $3.3 million,” said Breuder. Fund balance Despite the lack of state funding, Breuder believes the college should not dip into the fund balance until there are no other alternatives. “If this plight continues, and the college has eliminated basically everything it can in terms of expense…then we’re going to have to go to the bank. Well, the bank is the fund balance. You don’t want to go to the bank unless you absolutely have to, because once you invade it, it’s so easy to stay inside of that and have it offset the discomfort of further changes or reductions. That gets you into trouble,” he said. Breuder mentioned that the state has a financial

crisis, because it spends more money than it takes in. “This is not rocket science economics,” he said. Breuder believes that overspending and borrowing only digs the hole deeper. “We legally can’t borrow; we have to rely on whatever reserves we have. The state’s showing you why not to do that,” Breuder said. Breuder believes that people in education now more than ever realize that they cannot depend upon the public dollar. He warned that state funding has deteriorated over the course of 20 years and will unlikely be restored to its former glory. Breuder added, “It is never going back up to where it was and so people had best get used to it and try to figure out how you run it like a business.” Homeland Security Education Center (HEC) After the first phase of the HEC is completed, the college will need another funding source to finish the second and third phases of the building.

see ‘tough times’ page 6 Online: Visit www.cod.edu/courier/breuderinterview for the complete Courier interview with President Robert Breuder.

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The final three Leaders’ journey comes to a close

Student Trustee: Ashley Wilson Term: 1 year Compensation: None Time commitment: 20 hours a week, not including travel obligations and board retreats Responsibilities: Makes sure the student body is being represented, reviews annual budget plan, provides a student perspective to Board of Trustees, gives an advisory vote prior to other trustees’ votes, attends board meetings, workshops and retreats, attends SLC meeting on a regular basis, submits reports, and serves as a college representative at Illinois Community College Board meetings. Advice: “The position is only as powerful as you make it. You will truly get out of it what you put in! Use all of the resources available to you and don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.”

Student Body President: Elisa Stough Term: 1 year Compensation: Stipend at the end of each semester based upon performance Time Commitment: 30-40 hours a week Responsibilities: Runs Student Leadership Council (SLC) meetings, serves as a link between student body and administration, attends board meetings, speaks on behalf of students and sits in on different committees representing students Goal: “My main goal is to be a voice for the students. If there is a student issue, we stand up and say something. It definitely has been a great journey. “ Advice: “You have to go in open and willing to learn. It is definitely a process. You have to realize that it is not going to happen overnight.”

Student Body Vice President: Billal Virani Term: 1 year Compensation: Stipend at the end of each semester based upon performance Time committment: 30-40 hours a week Responsibilities: Supports student body president, serves as a link between student body and administration, attends board meetings and listens to students’ concerns Goal: “To get the student voice across to our administrators. For them to understand that we are here to serve the students. To help the administrators understand that they can use us as feedback. I’m always trying to work with them so they know how to best serve the students.” Advice: “Always approach things in a positive manner. Understand why they have not or are doing something and try to find a middle ground within that.”

Elections just a click away By Chelsey Boutan News Editor Get ready to empty your inbox, because student elections are right around the corner. For the first time in the college’s history, students can vote online for the student trustee, student body president, and student body vice president positions by accessing their college e-mail account. On April 7, at 12:01 a.m. students will receive an email and will have 48 hours to vote. The ballot will expire at exactly 12:00 p.m. on April 8. Prior to Election Day, you should make sure there is

enough space in your inbox for the online ballot. When the bar above the folders tab is green or yellow, you are in the clear. If computer problems arise, don’t fret. There will be paper ballots available in the Student Activities office on April 7 and April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Not sure who to vote for? Then you should consider attending the Student Leader Candidate Forum on April 6 at 4 p.m. in SRC 1450. Candidates will share their platforms as well as answer your questions. Election results will be posted online at www.cod.edu/slc by noon on April 9.

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Unlike many others, Brianne Paver has never feared standing up in front of a crowded room and speaking. She was captain of her speech team in high school, and is currently a member of Student Leadership Council (SLC) and Phi Theta Kappa. Paver will be running for the student body president position this spring. Paver said that SLC has made her more interested in issues that involve the college. She feels qualified for the position because she genuinely cares about students and knows what it entails to be student body president. Paver, along with SLC, will visit Springfield on Student Advocacy Day. “I plan on fighting for our student activities to be funded, because without funding they don’t

AbdulAziz Syed came to the college from Saudi Arabia only eight months ago, but during that period of time he has taken on a full load of classes, a job at the records office, is a member of three clubs on campus, and is a leader for an Islamic outreach group. Now, Syed wants to take on the position of student trustee. Syed is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Muslim Student Association, and the Human Services Networking Club. Off campus, he is involved with Young Muslims, an outreach group that facilitates youth through the medium of Islam. Syed also speaks three languages, Urdu, Arabic, and English. While working in the records office, Syed became

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exist,” Paver said. If elected student body president, Paver’s hopes to contribute to the overall well-being of students. Paver said, “I will try to make COD a better place for students, because it exists for them. I will relate and communicate not only with the student body as a whole, but with people who affect COD.”

Your voting questions answered By Chelsey Boutan News Editor Q: Is there a certain amount of credit hours I must be enrolled in to vote? A: One credit hour. Q: If I’m on probation can I still vote? A: If you are currently enrolled in classes, then yes.

aware of the many concerns that faculty and students have. “Students and instructors alike are becoming more and more upset with some of the decisions. I know they can’t really be changed or they are good decisions, but they don’t seem that good to us,” he said. If elected student trustee, Syed would hope to bring positive change. Syed’s main goal as student trustee would be to convey the students’ opinions to the president and trustees surrounding major decisions the college makes. He believes that the fundamental duty of the student trustee is to give a voice to the students. Syed admits that he was worried at first about the time commitment, but now he has realized that with organization and discipline he can do it. Syed advises students to vote for whomever they feel is

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the best candidate. “It’s the responsibility given to the student trustee, by the people, by the students. It’s their choice who they elect. All I can say is that I’m going to try my level best. I’ve lived among the students, I am a student, and I know how it feels to go through the various troubles or difficulties a student faces. I’ll try to overcome those struggles with the students,” Syed said.

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Q: Will there be an absentee voting system? A: No. Q: Are all computers compatible with the voting process? A: Yes, because the ballot is sent via e-mail. Q: Will there be designated computers for online voting on campus? A: No. Q: How do I vote? A: Go to cod.edu and click on the myCOD icon in the bottom left corner. Type in your log in ID and password. There will be a ballot in your inbox that you can access and it will explain the voting process. Q: What if I don’t know my log in ID or password? A: You can contact the Student Support Help Desk at 630-9422999 or studenthelp@dupage.edu. Q: Do I have to be registered to vote? A: No, you just have to be currently enrolled at COD. Q: Is there a still a paper option to vote? A: Yes, paper ballots will be available in the Student Activities office on April 7 and April 8 from 9-4.

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Travel talk with vice president By Chelsey Boutan News Editor

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In a recent e-mail correspondence with Joseph Moore, associate vice president of external relations, the Courier asked him questions regarding the $200,000 reduction in travel for next year. Moore wrote, “Please keep in mind why we are pursuing a limitation on travel and other expenses. We are facing a $3.3 million dollar shortfall for this year and the very likely possibility of a significantly larger shortfall for the next fiscal year. Several steps such as these, combined with increasing revenue where possible, are helping us save jobs and programs.”

Q: What is the president’s annual travel budget? A: Dr. Breuder’s FY10 travel budget is $15,504. At this point, eight months into the year, he has only spent $700. We believe his FY11 budget will be $8,300 (a decrease of 46 percent from FY10 budget). However, budgets are not yet finalized.

Q: Do you view travel as an enrichment or an expense? A: Travel is necessary for several reasons ranging from enhancing our academic mission and student experience to conducting various re-

Q: Is his travel budget included within the $300,000 travel budget? A: Yes it is. Q: With the travel budget being reduced by two-thirds going into next year, what kind of affect do you think it will have on faculty and student activities? A: We believe that most activities necessary to the college and the enrichment of students will continue.

Campus carpet rumor laid to rest By Chelsey Boutan News Editor Words have been filtering across campus about the president’s plan to carpet the entire college. According to Joseph Moore, associate vice president of external relations, it is an untrue rumor. Currently, the college is only seeking to carpet the Health and Sciences Center (HSC) and the Technical Education Center (TEC). Moore reported that builders did

not lay the floor properly which resulted in chipping of the hall flooring in the HSC and spotting and streaking on the TEC flooring. He mentioned that President Robert Breuder was able to negotiate a deal, and thus got $350,000 worth of carpeting for $100,000. “The initial problem has turned into a great opportunity to carpet the halls of these two buildings, which we ultimately would have done anyway for aesthetic and acoustic reasons, for about 30 cents on the dollar,” said Moore.

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According to Breuder, funding could come from the federal government, state government, another referendum, or a philanthropist or agency that wants to subsidize it. When asked how much funding is needed, Breuder said, “$200 million. A modest amount.” He quickly added while smiling, “I’m being facetious.” To explain the concept of the HEC, Breuder created an analogy between the college and a business. “Think of us as a business. If you want to grow your business, you have to ask the question what is it that offers you that opportunity,” he said. Breuder is excited about the HEC which, once completed, he says will make the college unequivocally the leader in the Midwest in terms of homeland security and public safety. Breuder said, “We never talked much about forensics 25 years ago, or bioterrorism. Today, we talk about that, and so we need to be able to move our programming along that line.” Breuder recalled a time when the college would say to students, “This is what we have, if you like it, fine. If you don’t, go someplace else.” Today,

according to Breuder, the whole landscape of the college has changed. “If you stay static programming-wise, if your buildings don’t change, if your pedagogy doesn’t change, if your accreditation doesn’t change, if your human resources doesn’t change, you fall out of sync with the expectation of the customer,” Breuder said. Operating costs The advent of the Culinary and Hospitality Center and Homeland Security Education Center will bring another 120,000 square feet to campus. With more area to clean, cool, and heat, operating costs are expected to increase with the onset of these two new buildings. Breuder plans to tear down the OCC, M, and K buildings, which he said were built years ago for temporary purposes, and they are not efficient in terms of operation. By taking these buildings offline, and replacing them with new facilities, he projects that there will be less cost to heat, cool and service these new buildings. Breuder did not mention that the demolition of the OCC, M, and K buildings would cost the college $4.3 million. Variable tuition According to Breuder, variable tu-

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ition should only be implemented when there is a defined group of students, when the supply and demand allows you to charge more, and when the cost argues for it. Breuder said that the college used to spend half a million dollars annually subsidizing the nursing program. Breuder instituted variable tuition, essentially doubling the tuition of any course that’s in the nursing or dental hygiene program to offset the cost. “It’s no different then a retail store. But you don’t up charge (on) everything in your store, because some things you can’t charge more for, because, frankly, nobody will buy it. You have to be strategic in terms of what you can charge more for,” Breuder said. Equipment Breuder mentioned that some programs at the college, like radiography, are equipment intensive and require capital expenditures. “So we each year struggle a bit in terms of getting enough money in play to buy all the hardware we need for instructional purposes,” he said. Luckily, a local hospital recently donated a CAT scan machine which ended up saving the college half a million dollars. The CAT scan will be used in the radiog-

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raphy program. Breuder said, “We don’t need the current state-of-the-art to do what we need to do.” ‘Growth for growth’s sake’ With the additional square footage on campus and current renovations, Breuder said that the college has the physical capacity to accommodate more enrollment than it has ever had before. In retrospect, Breuder feels that enrollment growth should be a well thought out process. He prefers to have enrollment growth in programs or classes where the college can accommodate the growth without having to incur the expense. “It is (with) strategic growth that we have far greater capacity to absorb then just simply growth for growth’s sake,” Breuder said. Differed spending When the Courier asked the president about the possibility of maintenance and replacements being done on a less frequent basis, he said, “I’m sure all of us on a personal level have asked the question, ‘When times get tough, do we put the roof on the house?’” Due to the economic downturn, Breuder postulates that the college may have to push out some projects that he would have liked to do in the next few years. Breuder said, “We just simply have to phase them in and hope that our roof doesn’t pop a leak…but at some point in time you got to make the comprehensive improvement to something.” Breuder believes that it’s all up to the cash flow right now. “We are differing, but we are not eliminating,” he said. Required rationales The president recently implemented required rationales for spending over $500. “It was intended to be able to ask people to take the time out to think about it and really determine whether you have to do this,” he said. Hiring freeze gets new name Instead of calling it a hiring freeze, Breuder would like to refer to it as strategic hiring. For the most part, the college isn’t hiring, but if a vacancy emerges where a replacement is needed the position is filled. “That sometimes gives the average person some challenges to say, ‘Well how can you have a hiring freeze and talk about reduction, but I just hired you.’ Because I need to have him replaced, but I don’t have to replace you. Or I could combine over here. If he loses an accountant that he has to have, he’s got to replace the accounting position. But we could lose three other jobs and say we’ll absorb those duties among other people,” said Breuder. Budget adjustments Breuder mentioned that the college has been able to adjust the budget by $9 million this year. “In order to wind up the year and not be hemorrhaging, we had to find a way to be able to make adjustments and enhance our revenue,” Breuder said. “Everybody’s doing this, by the way. This is not endemic to the College of DuPage. Anybody that’s got any sense is doing this.” After laying down all of the changes he expects to make next year, Breuder pointed to each of the Courier editors and said, “What you need to remember is that what you think it important, is different than what you think is important, is different than what you think is important. Someplace down along the line if the three of you or four of you here and you’re the person, you determine and they can say to you, ‘Wrong, you should have done this. Wrong, you should have done that.’ But in the end, it falls to your responsibility to make the decision, but you will not make everybody happy.”

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PoliceReport 1) Monday, March 15 Parking collision Unit one stated he was backing down a parking aisle in Lot C, when he struck the rear, driver’s side quarterpanel of unit two, with the rear, passenger-side bumper of his vehicle. Unit two stated that he was backing out of his parking stall, when he noticed that unit one was backing towards him, so he stopped his vehicle and honked his horn, in attempt to alert unit one. Unit one struck his vehicle, causing damage to the driver’s rear quarter panel of his vehicle. The reporting officer observed only minor paint damage to unit one and a dent and paint damage to unit two.

2) Saturday, March 17 Traffic collision Unit one stated that he was attempting to cut across a parking aisle in Lot D when he struck the front passengerside quarter-panel of unit two, with the front, driver’s side bumper/quarter-panel of his vehicle. Unit two stated she was driving northbound, through Lot D, when unit one attempted to cut across an aisle of parking stalls, striking her vehicle.

The reporting officer observed damage to the front driver’s side bumper/quarter-panel of unit one and damage to the front, passenger side quarter panel of unit two.

3) Friday, March 19 Stolen iPhone At approximately 12:06 p.m. the complainant was in Lot L in the first row off Prairie

Road by her friend’s car. She was talking with her friend when a car pulled up and the driver asked her for directions. The driver asked if she knew where Golf Road was in Schaumburg, stating that he had to go there for a job interview. The complainant started to tell him where he had to go and he asked to use the complainant’s phone. She handed him her phone and he pre-

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tended to put in a telephone number. The complainant turned to say something to her friend when she heard the auto pull away rapidly. She started running after it, but it turned several times in Lot L and went toward College Road before it made a right toward Lambert Road and then turned right again to head northbound on Lambert Road. The complainant did not get

a license plate number of the vehicle, but the auto was a 2000 Audi A4 or A6 that was forest Green in color. It had a tan leather interior and a wood-grain type steering wheel cover. The driver was in his twenties measuring about 5’10.” According to the complainant he had a tight, curly hair style and a slight mustache.

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GPA’s must reflect achievement The grading system the college uses is outdated and prevents high-achieving students from distinguishing themselves from those who just make the grade. As scholarships become more competitive, a plus/minus grading system will allow top students to show their achievements. The current letter-grade system makes only broad strokes at showing a student’s merit behind a 4.0 GPA. The difference between 90 percent and 98 percent is significant, and deserves to be noted. Comparisons for selective admissions colleges can put a COD student at a disadvantage in the eyes of an admission’s officer. This could truly harm students who aim to transfer to prestigious schools and be a deterrent for top-notch students considering enrolling at COD. Under the college’s current grading system, both an 81 and an 89 result in students getting a B, while a 90 earns an A. The difference of 1 percent, in one case, makes for a one-point difference in the GPA, while a difference of 8 percent in another case has no effect on GPA. The simple grading system does not accurately depict students’ academic achievement levels and that needs to be fixed. The simple grading system also fails to encourage high achievers throughout the semester. In a 16-week course,

grades that a student can expect to earn for the semester surface at week 12 or 13. Unless students are right at the borderline between grades, there is little incentive for a student to work hard, and potentially learn more. If the college uses a plus/minus grading system, grade points would vary Danielle Robert at smaller intervals and stuGeoff dents would have more of an incentive to try for that next grade interval. In an interview with the Courier, President Robert Breuder likened the college to a business. He said, “We don’t Geoff Olsen, 18 education, Roselle produce machine parts, we “If I had one million dollars, I would go to Hawaii and surf produce educated peoall day.” ple.” It’s critical that the edDanielle Spence, 20 nursing, Naperville ucated people are able to “If I had a million dollars to spend all spring break, I truly show their academic would host a black and white party and everyone’s achievement. A plus/minus invited.” grading system more accuKeenan Link, 19 undecided, Lombard rately elucidates achievement “If I had a million dollars to spend on spring break, I than the simple plus/minus would just take a world trip to all the best beaches in the system. world and just party all week.” As the college is continually looking to increase enrollment, Margaret Banasik, 20 human resources, Elk Grove it would be sound strategy to “If I had a million dollars to spend on spring break, I would reach out to students who truly take all my friends and fly to Europe.” aim to distinguish themselves. Robert Borowski, 18 undecided, Lombard The college needs to bear in “If I had one million dollars, I would probably go to mind that the current grading Europe - undecided exactly where, it’s just that I’ve heard a system is flawed and that a plus-minus system would ben- lot of good things about Europe. Maybe Germany or Ireland. I’ve heard Ireland is very beautiful.” efit students who aim to transfer, give students the incentive • see more responses online at www.cod.edu/courier to work hard all semester and it would provide a more accurate benchmark for academic achievement.

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enured teachers enjoy process to fire a tenured ight now, teachers cation, making tenure even many perks that non- teacher for good cause is exacross the country are more of an asset to teachers. tremely expensive and tenured teachers can crossing their fingers Tenure gives teachers an inlengthy. It also states that a in hopes that they will not be centive to maintain high stan- only hope for. One perk is job dismissal process is more stability despite economic next on the chopping block. dards and allows them to likely to be considered on profluctuations. With the econWith the state’s financial cri- participate fully in their decedural grounds than actual omy in tatters and budgets sis, and higher education feelpartments without worrying teacher performance. being strained by lack of state ing the crunch, the tenure about the risk of dismissal if Clyde Senters, a Cicero elefunding, some schools might process is even more benefithey hold unpopular views. mentary school superintendbenefit from letting go high cial to teachers than in the Even though a large proporent who is quoted on the Web paid teachers in exchange for past. tion of a college’s budget goes site, tells this to new gradunewer teachers with drastiAn article written by the towards salary, teachers ates he hires, "You cally lower salaries. Rockford Register should not be Beneficial Costly are going to meet a Tenure prevents Star, mentioned how blamed for rising lot of people in this them from doing the Rockford School tuition costs in profession who just shouldn’t this without a very good reaDistrict recently dismissed all higher education. It is the be in it. But there is not a lot son for disposing of the non-tenured teachers (those in state’s lack of funding for that can be done to hold them higher paid, tenured teacher. their fourth year or less with schools across Illinois that When legislature created the accountable - because of the district). leaves many districts with few tenure." The Rockford teacher’s other options, but to cut back tenure process, it was an atTenure has made it costly to tempt to create an efficient union president, Molly Phalen on human resources. eliminate poor teaching and said, “The effects will be devWithout tenure, educational and effective way of removhigh salaries in exchange for ing bad teachers from the astating. “The already low quality gets downgraded. fresh and possibly better classroom. Instead, it has morale in this district will Tenure provides educators teaching, at a much lower proven to be costly and inefplummet even farther.” with a shared responsibility cost. Without tenure, a school fective. The same situation in Rockand ensures that education would have the option to run According to www.thehidwill continue to be a powerful ford is becoming more and just like any other business. dencostsoftenure.com, the force for years to come. more common in higher eduResearched by Chelsey Boutan, News Editor Researched by Melissa Pointer, Features Editor PointCounterPoint topics are selected, researched and written by the staff of the Courier and aim to reflect differing opinions on the same subject. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the author.

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OPINION Editorial Cartoon

Media’s liberal agenda threatens free speech published in the DearEditor, something major media exposing seriIn the newest edition of Newsweek (March 22), Howard Fineman admits that "almost no one likes or trusts the media. The latest Gallup survey of respected institutions puts us down with the worst of the riffraff" ("Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," p. 26). It's no big secret that the vast majority of news reporters, editors, and producers are liberal. It's also no big secret that there is much discrimination in the dominant media against conservative ideas and arguments. E.g., just try to get

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ous flaws in the pseudo-"arguments" homosexuals use and you'll see how quickly the liberal bigots in the media censor your words. The major media have alienated so many people with their judgmental prejudices that they are struggling just to survive. But they continue to discriminate. Perhaps it's time they went the way of the dodo. We want objective, not biased, media. They need to get the memo.

Wayne Lela Woodridge resident

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Last week’s poll:

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If COD had to impose a few of the following measures, which two would be least painful? 1) A parking fee to park in the college’s lots 2) A fee to access Wi-Fi on campus 3) Cutting back on Library hours 4) Cutting back on Academic Computing Center hours 5) Merging classes to cut out lower enrollment courses 6) Reducing the amount of scholarship money available 7) Lowering heat or air conditioning settings 8) Other (e-mail editor@cod.edu)

Below is the breakdown of the 33 total votes from last week’s poll.

In 15 years, will the overall standard of living in China surpass that of the United States?

1) Lower heat or AC (7) 2) Other (6) 3) Cutting back Library hours (5) 4) Cutting back on Academic Computing Center hours (4) 5) Merging classes to cut our lower enrollment courses (4) 6) A fee to access Wi-Fi on campus 7) A parking fee to park in the college’s lots( 2) 8) Reducing the amount of scholarship money available to students (1)

1)Yes 2) No

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Fall tuition hike approved n 16 percent tuition increase for fall 2005, Indistrict students will pay $87 per credit hour

ter life for many poor and working class students,” said Student Body President Melissa Foerstel. Currently, a full time, in-district student pays $50 per credit for 36 credits a year, excluding summer quarter. This course load costs $1,800 a year. Under the semester system, a full time student will only take 24

By Kristina Zaremba News Editor

A 16 percent tuition increase was recently passed by the college’s Board of Trustees bringing next fall’s tuition up to $87 a credit hour. “The tuition increase has killed hope and opportunities for a bet-

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Capturing the youth vote

n Record-breaking voter turnout made the recent student election a success

Photo by Ben Chernivsky

Mohit Saini, 20, practiced his follow-through with the college’s cricket club on Saturday. Last year the club won the national championship. The club will be holding open tryouts for players on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 16 on the college’s soccer field. For more information, contact Rich Elliman at 942-3447.

Outstanding faculty member honored By Kristina Zaremba News Editor

“I never wanted to be a teacher,” said Paul Sirvatka, recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. “But I got the opportunity in grad school to lead a course. I loved it. [I] grew to see it as what I wanted most in my professional career.”

Photopoll Do you prefer the quarter or semester system? Why?

Sirvatka is a professor of Earth Science and has taught at the college since 1989. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois and Florida State University. “I love teaching. I would have to say that teaching is a life-calling more than a job. If anyone teaches because it pays the bills, they are in the wrong profession,”

see ‘Sirvatka’ page 3 Caroline Parro, 18 Roselle Business

By Kristina Zaremba News Editor

March garnered the college’s highest voter turnout for a student election at 721 votes. The students elected were David Ellis for Student Trustee, Samantha Yozze for Student Body

The youth vote may be suffering across the nation, but here at the college it’s doing better than ever. The student election held in

see ‘Election’ page 4

Voter Turnout for Student Elections

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COD TODAY STUDENT ORIENTATION ISSUE 2005 - 2006

every interest. Please use COD Today as a reference to find ways to engage with your Sunil Chand college community. We will all be made stronger by your talents, skills and effort.

2005 - 2006 Edition

Web site is a wonder for students

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College of DuPage offers classes ranging from the traditional classroom style to Internet-based, self-paced and experiential learning. The COD catalog includes nearly 2,000 courses in 100 programs and offers seven degrees.

No. 1 Community College in DuPage

The COD Web site contains a considerable amount of information for students, their

Sunil Chand, 59, is COD’s 4th president. 2006 will mark his third year of service.

2005-2006

collegeline The front page of the COD Web site has links to Registration, Counseling/Advising, Records, Library, COD Catalog and everything College of DuPage.

classes and events happening around the college. The Counseling and Advising section of the website gives all of the necessary procedures to talk to an adviser or counselor while also allowing students to e-mail these individuals various questions or comments regarding schoolwork and their personal lives.

Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a 16-week –based term, called a semester, are considered full-time. To receive financial aid or work as a student, a student must enroll in at least 6 credit hours. COD athletes must enroll in at least 12 credit hours for eligibility. Fall Quarter 2004 was the largest term at the College of DuPage. Last fall, 33,732 students enrolled at COD. Fulltime students represented 36 percent (12 credit hours minimum), 64 percent registered as part-time. The average class load of the total student population is 9 credits. About 60 percent attended classes during the morning and early afternoon hours with the remaining students attending evening and weekend courses. The top five occupational courses by declared major are Nursing ADN with 1,012 students, Computer Information Systems with 383 students, Fire Science Technology with 379 students and Graphic Arts with 360 students. These are self-declared majors and may not reflect actual enrollment in limited admission programs.

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College of DuPage (2005) • total staff: 3,072 • Administrators: 49 • Classified Staff: 1,029 • Full-time faculty: 338 • Part-time faculty: 1.250 • Student Employees 406

MISSION

COD TODAY The college Catalog, published every two years, has course descriptions and general information.

The mission of College of DuPage is to be at the forefront of higher education, serving the needs of the community. The college will be the first place residents turn to for the highest quality educational and cultural opportunities. The college will serve as a model of distinction for community college education.

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The board is charged with establishing policy for the financing, governance, operation and administration of College of DuPage. Seven voting members are elected from the district at large. A non-voting student trustee is elected by student referendum during Spring Semester to serve from April to April.

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The college was founded in 1966 and opened in the fall of 1967. The district encompasses 357 square miles and 51 communities from almost all of DuPage and parts of Will and Cook Counties. Total population of the college district (2005) is 1,018,743; total assessed valuation (2003) of District 502 is $32,963,744,212.

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“I don’t know because I have never been on semesters, so this will be new for me.”

“Having done both systems already, quarters are faster, semesters give you more time to think and catch up.”

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Students also can register for classes and pay for them in the Registration section. Forget waiting in long lines, the COD Web site allows students to pick the classes that they want from their computer, while also allowing students to drop and add classes at a later date. Students can also check their current status in classes and make payments as well. Overall, this Web site can help in every way.

Testing center for placement, pre-course tests

FULL-TIME STUDENTS

STAFF REPORTERS Ryan Asher Bobby Biziarek Sarah Lensink Kristina Zaremba

“Considering this is a community college, when we’re transferring to semesters it kind of screws things up during the conversion.”

A message from COD’s President

Thank you for choosing COD. I hope and expect that you will take full advantage of all that your college offers. The faculty and staff are excellent and dedicated to you, our students, and your success. Programs and services are available most days every week. Student Leadership Council offers you an excellent opportunity to serve and lead the student body; clubs and societies reflect almost

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COD TODAY The Rainbow Dancer, created by artist Jerry Peart, is displayed in the southwest corner of the Student Resource Center and is the primary art of the college.

Student rules have much appeal Students have several appeal processes to turn to if they believe they have been mistreated by rules or actions of an individual employee of the college.

Academic Regulations Committee Students, faculty and staff consider student petitions on conflicts with graduation requirements or unresolved concerns about academic records. Decisions are final. An appeal to the committee is submitted through the Vice President of Student Affairs and must be for classes taken less than five years before the petition is submitted. Judicial Review Board Faculty, staff and student representatives hear appeals from students who think the did not have a fair hearing by the college judicial officer on a disciplinary hearing for vio-

lations of the Student Code of Conduct and the CourseRelated Academic Integrity policy. An appeal to the Judicial Review Board is submitted through the Vice President of Student Affairs. Accessibility and Special Needs Committee Students, staff and faculty review and make recommendations regarding program and physical accessibility for qualified handicapped individuals.

Financial Aid Committee Staff and faculty representatives award scholarships and review Academic Progress Appeals. Aid applications and progress appeals must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid by the posted deadlines. Traffic Appeals Committee Staff and students consider

appeals of students who feel they have been wrongly ticketed for traffic violations on campus. The initial appeal form must be submitted through the Cashier’s office. The decision of the Traffic Appeals Committee is final.

Grade Review Procedure Before requesting a formal review, a student is urged to make every effort to resolve the grievance informally with the teacher who issued the final grade. The student may terminate the formal procedure at any point, but when the procedure reaches full closure, the student must abide by the final disposition of the appeal. The Grade Review Procedure is fully outlined in Administrative Procedure 5107. To initiate an inquiry, students must contact the associate dean of that department.

Faculty steer ship of academic standards More than 320 full-time faculty and between 1,000 and 1,500 part-time faculty teach at COD. In the current database there are a total of over 2,400 parttime teachers on call and available if a division needs them. The faculty maintains educational standards through a network of professional and academic committees and associations. Full-time faculty are represented by the COD Faculty Association (CODFA), an affiliate of the Illinois Education Association and National Educational Association (IEA-NEA). The Association’s governing body is the Faculty Senate. Faculty Senate President is

Christine Russell, professor of chemistry. President Elect is Christian Goergen, professor of political science. The mission of the CODFA is to work collectively to shape a positive direction for the College of DuPage. By improving the welfare of faculty so they can perform to the best of their ability, they hope to afford students the option of learning to the best of their ability. Some of the issues that the Senate subcommittees meet for include alternative credit, welfare, degree requirements, earned compensation, and many others. The goal of the CODFA is to have the best-served local members of any educational Association by 2009.

Assessment and Testing Services at COD provides a variety of academic and career testing support services including pre-course testing in Reading, Writing and Math, tests for flexible learning courses, the GED exam, and other specialized tests. A Reading Pre-Course Placement Test is mandatory for students who have accumulated six credit hours of college-level courses, unless certain academic requirements are met. A Writing Pre-Course Placement Test is required for both new and returning students who intend to enroll in English 1101. A Math Placement Test is required for students who intend to enroll in Math 0482, 1218, 1220, 1428 or 1431 as their first math course at COD. Career interest tests, makeup exams and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams are also among testing support services offered in the testing lab. There are 35 different CLEP tests, 23 of which are accepted for credit at COD. The Humanities CLEP test is taken most often. The Assessment and Testing Lab is located in IC 100, and the office is next door in IC 150. Call 942-2400 for more information.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2005-2006

Fall Semester 2005 Wednesday, Aug. 17 Monday, Aug. 29 Wednesday, Aug. 31 Monday, Sept. 5 Tue.-Wed., Oct. 25 & 26 Thu.-Sun., Nov. 24-27 Wed.-Tue., Dec. 14-20 Tuesday, Dec. 20

Final Registration Begins All Faculty Return Classes Begin Labor Day (no classes) In-service days (no classes) Thanksgiving recess Final Exams / Culminating Activities End of Semester

Spring Semester 2006 Thu.-Fri., Jan. 12 & 13 Monday, Jan. 16 Tuesday, Jan. 17 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Thursday, March 16 Fri.-Fri., March 17-24 Wednesday, April 19 Sat.-Fri., May 13-19 Friday, May 19

Summer Semester 2006 Monday, May 29 Tuesday, May 30 Tuesday, July 4 Sunday, Aug. 6

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COURIER • March 26, 2010

Terence Young

GREAT REASONS TO TRANSFER TO ELMHURST

“The campus is a very welcoming community. Everybody is very hospitable,” says Terence Young. “Nobody has a problem being nice. I’ve met friends I’m going to have for the rest of my life.”

The college guides have spoken: Elmhurst is among the best in the Midwest. We’re “top tier” in U.S. News and The Princeton Review calls Elmhurst “a small college with a big bang.”

Elmhurst looks like a college ought to look. The campus is a beautiful arboretum with trees from around the world. It covers 38 acres and has 25 buildings, each designed to support your academic and personal development.

You’ll have your choice of more than 50 majors. Whether you know what your major will be or you’re still exploring the possibilities,

we’ll provide you with an ideal environment to plan your future. In over 100 student organizations, you’ll get your chance to lead. Transfer students routinely hold top positions in our Student Government Association, award-winning student newspaper, and throughout campus life.

You don’t have to live here to love it here. Our students like choices. More than 1000 choose to live on campus, and others choose to commute, including most transfer students. Either way, it’s easy to meet people.

The transfer process is easy and personal. Our admission counselors will advise you on the course credits you’ll need to make your transition to Elmhurst simple.

“You’ll love the small college feel. You won’t get lost in the crowd here, like you might at a big university,” says Sofia De Lama. “The classes are personal, and every single class is taught by a faculty member, not a teaching assistant.”

You can afford a great college education. And we’ll help! Last year, we offered more than 300 scholarships to transfer students. More than 97 percent of our students receive financial aid.

An Elmhurst education is intensely practical. Each of our majors offers both cuttingedge theory and plenty of opportunities to practice how the theory actually works in the real world through great internships and more.

w h at c o l l e g e o u g h t t o b e ELMHURST COLLEGE ON-SITE ADMISSION AT COD! April 15, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. IC 1L (Located on the first floor on the east side of the IC building) Contact the Advising and Counseling Office at (630) 942-2259 to schedule your appointment

CONTACT US Do you want the opportunity to be considered for Elmhurst College admission on the spot? If interested, please bring a completed Elmhurst College application and official COD transcripts for evaluation with you.

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FEATURES

Photo by Melissa Pointer

Forensics team members proudly display their medals. The team brought home seven silver medals and two bronze medals from the two-day Regional tournament held in McHenry County. The team will end its competitive season at the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament April 6-11 in New Orleans, La.

Forensics brings home nine medals By Melissa Pointer Features Editor “One night in autumn of 2003, Lee Mi-young, a North Korean woman living in China, kissed her 9-monthold son, Kang, on the forehead. She then turned and took a look at the father of her baby, a Chinese man who had been taking care of her for two years. She hugged them both, walked out and left her family behind. As Lee explained, ‘I had to leave so that my son could have a future,’” said Kelsey Danca as she began her persuasive speech during the final round of the Forensics regional tournament Saturday. Danca spoke her way to a silver medal in persuasion as she went on to describe the tragedy of stateless women and children in China. Danca wasn’t the only medalist in last week’s tournament, Micah Colbert, Danny Aguilar, Kaitlin Armstrong, Sam Mercaldo, Naveed Shah and Daria Skrzypczynski also brought home silver and bronze medals. Other team members in attendance at the event hosted by McHenry college were Mary Lazowski, Eryn Lenke, Heidi Rogalla, and Joel Thalla. “Taking silver was very good, although I think the students were a little disappointed having just won state,” said Morgan. “Everyone was especially proud of

Forensics extemporaneous speakers prepare for their speech. Each speaker is given a topic and 30 minutes to research it, before giving a seven minute presentation.

around and teased each other while waiting for the judges to tally the final scores. “The conversations we have at the end are my favorite part,” said Mercaldo. “We’re all kind of throwing jokes back and forth, but we’re having a good time.” “I think the best part of the tournaments is getting to see your teammates succeed and being rewarded for the hard work they put in,” said Skrzypczynski. Silver medals in both individual events and combined individual events/debate were also awarded to the team as a whole. This distinction was earned with 7 of 11 students winning seven silver and two bronze medals.

Silver medal winners:

Photos by Melissa Pointer

Left: Danny Aguilar and Micah Colbert spend 15 minutes in a stairwell preparing for the government side of their parliamentary debate. Right: At the same time, Daria Skrzypczynski and Sam Mercaldo prepare as the opposition in the hallway of the Holiday Inn convention center. Micah Colbert who broke three of his four events and just missed finals in the fourth event. This is a huge accomplishment, especially for a first-year student.” According to Forensics Coach Lauren Morgan, Re-

gionals is a very competitive tournament and a very tight race between the top schools in Illinois. “It was really fun to see everyone else enjoying themselves and not getting caught up in the competition aspect,

since this is the last tournament before Nationals,” said Danca The team proudly calls themselves a family as they travel to multiple tournaments through the year. This was evident as they joked

Micah Colbert and Danny Aguilar - parliamentary debate Micah Colbert - program oral interpretation Naveed Shah - duo interpretation Kaitlin Armstrong - duo interpretation Kaitlin Armstrong - program oral interpretation Kelsey Danca - persuasion Daria Skrzypczynski - extemporaneous speaking

Bronze medal winners: Micah Colbert – prose Sam Mercaldo - extemporaneous speaking

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Advocate Raj Patel provides solutions for food industry By Vikaas Shanker Graphics Editor Food sovereignty advocate Raj Patel lectured at the MAC on Thursday, March 18 to explain how the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food system is broken and how it can be fixed. Patel is a best-selling author, journalist and activist who has been interviewed by National Public Radio, MSNBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morning Joeâ&#x20AC;?, CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hourâ&#x20AC;? and Comedy Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Colbert Reportâ&#x20AC;? for his reporting on the food crisis in India, South Africa and other areas around the globe. Patel started his lecture on the state of America and how Americans donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know half the items a Snickers bar contains. He pointed out a soy-based ingredient called lecithin to show our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dependence on soy. In fact, the ink in this very newspaper is most likely soy-based according to Patel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soy oil is the most consumed oil in the US,â&#x20AC;? said Patel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very versatile. (But) the food industry has turned soy into a curse.â&#x20AC;? According to Patel, industrial agriculture of products such as soy in Brazil has caused greater environmental damage. He used the historical figure of Henry Ford at a party in a comedic light to explain how mass production in the food industry has caused loss in the ecosystem and a new type of â&#x20AC;&#x153;slaveryâ&#x20AC;? in cheap labor in exchange for low prices on the market. Patel said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ironic really how the people who grow our food are the most starved.â&#x20AC;? Patel also shared some ways to revolutionize the food industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food sovereignty is one way,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;people should have access to healthy and fresh food. (Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achieved by) consuming local produce.â&#x20AC;? Patel gave the example of vertical farming in Toronto as a currently uti-

lized way to extend food sovereignty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One-sixth of urban land (in Toronto) is rooftops,â&#x20AC;? said Patel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it has been shown that plants can thrive in those conditions.â&#x20AC;? Asked what students at the college can do to help with the food crisis, Patel said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consumers of democracy, we are perpetuators. There is a community garden (Community Education Farm) here that is being axed (because of the state budget crisis). The college is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;venue in which you can learn and develop the right way to exercise democracy,â&#x20AC;? said Patel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you can all fight to keep the community garden. The safest food is food you grow yourself.â&#x20AC;?

To learn more about Raj Patel, his view of the food industry and what students can do to help, read the Courier interview with Patel at: www.cod.edu/courier/rajpatel/

Raj Patel used a Snickers bar and a food program in West Oakland to explain how the food industry should change.

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The Community Education Farm is a student-run sustainable agricultural learning experience in which volunteers and interns grow crops such as greens, squash, pumpkin, peppers, beets, eggplants and more for the community.

Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable farm is feeling the pinch By Vikaas Shanker Graphics Editor The campusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Education Farm (CEF), which usually has a cost of around $30,000 per year, is on a three-year plan to become financially self-sufficient due to budget-tightening by the college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must become financially independent. (College administration) is looking at every penny theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re spending,â&#x20AC;? said Deborah Adelman, Director of CEF and professor of English â&#x20AC;&#x153;They decided the farm isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something (the budget) will cover in the future.â&#x20AC;? Starting this spring, CEF will launch into a new three-year plan in which it will need to cover one-third of its costs. Next year, the farm will need to cover two-thirds of its costs. In the last year and from there on out, CEF will have to be entirely self-sufficient. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re waiting for the go-ahead to start, but we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t received anything yet,â&#x20AC;? Adelman said. The college

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Students can work on CEF and receive a one-credit internship during the summer. Everyone is eligible to volunteer on the farm. For more information, email Deborah Adelman at adelman@cod.edu or Shamili Sandiford at sandifor@cod.edu

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PTK quiets growl of empty stomachs By Melissa Pointer Features Editor lacing a labeled, clear plastic bag below the funnel, seven workers adorned with plastic gloves and white hair coverings add one scoop dehydrated vegetables, one scoop chicken flavored protein blend and one scoop rice, before weighing and sealing the bag. The package is then placed in a box as workers start the process over with another bag. This is a single station in a warehouse full of eager volunteers helping missionaries feed starving children around the world. “Helping people in need, locally and overseas, is very easy when you tap into organizations already doing a great job,” said Alia Azmat, a 19-year-old PTK member. For Phi Theta Kappa members, it began as a service project conversation with Carlos Lopez, an employee with Americore Vista at the college. It blossomed into a collaborative effort to participate in Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Lopez, along with eight PTK members, spent two hours packaging Manna Pack rice at the Aurora FMSC facility last Friday. PTK operated one station, packing 106 bags of food, while other volunteer groups

operated the nine remaining stations. “Everyone enjoyed the experience and was amazed at how much we were able to do in a two-hour time frame,” said Azmat. “The best part of packing was spending time with other Phi Theta Kappa members.” FMSC is a non-profit Christian organization that was founded in 1987 to provide food to hungry children in more than 60 countries. The formula FMSC uses for packaged meals was designed for malnourished children by food scientists at Cargill and General Mills in Twin Cities, Minn. Each meal is hand packed by volunteers at four different sites around the country. The Aurora site takes groups of 10 or more volunteers from schools, churches and organizations. Each group is given a presentation detailing the process and why it helps before they begin working at a station.

Phi Theta Kappa members spent two hours packing Manna Pack rice for Feed My Starving Children last Friday. During their two hours they packaged enough food to feed 63 starving children for a year.

By the numbers: Ingredients for the Manna packs are purchased with monetary donations. The figures below are provided by FMSC in an effort to show how even the smallest donation can help. • $10 feeds two children for one month • $62 feeds one child for a year • $170 feeds 1,000 children a single meal • $3,060 feeds an orphanage of 100 children for six months Photos by Melissa Pointer

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Mosaic of the Soul – A Bahai Fireside Talk Monday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. in SRC 1544 The Bahai Association invites you to join their weekly discussions. Each week’s discussion will explore a different aspect of Bahai belief. Discussions are on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in SRC 1544. E-mail bahaim9@yahoo.com for more information. Informational Interviewing Workshop Why? When? How? April 8 and 15, 2:30 p.m. in SRC 1480 Attend this free workshop to learn about and experience informational interviewing -- interviewing with an employer to find out about a career, not for a specific job opening. Participate in this two-part seminar presented by J. Simkus of the LaSalle Network. Co-hosted by the COD Career Services Center and Alpha Beta Gamma. Call 630-942-2611 to register. Health Sciences Advising Sessions The following free sessions at COD provide information on job outlooks, educational requirements and career descriptions for health career programs. All sessions take place at the main campus unless otherwise specified. For more information on upcoming session call (630) 942-2380, or visit: www.cod.edu/hsadmissions. Surgical Technology: Wednesday, April 7, 2 p.m. in HS 2123 Physical Therapist Assistant:

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March 26, 2010 • COURIER

“Twist’a Yoga”

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Inspiration: “I teach yoga, and watching my students, I thought ‘God, this is just like twister,’ and it was just another nice idea to me. The color scheme is taken a bit from Twister, with the with blues, reds and yellows. To work with the mental component of games, I have the little Ohm symbol on it. The spinner hangs from the ceiling, it’s mentally there, but just out of reach. It’s like the challenge of silencing your mind.”

Extroadinary ‘games’ Artist’s life story comes out to play

By Molly Hess A&E Editor

t 50 years old, Art student Suzanne Nance has summated the nine highest peaks on all seven continents (reaching the top of Mount Everest in 2006), and became the first American female to circumvent the globe by skiing both the North and South Pole. Back home she works in the fitness industry as both a trainer and coach, but it was her underlying passion for art that has brought her life on display at the Wing’s Gallery.

The exhibit is appropriately titled “Not Every Thing is Fun and Games.” The overall feel of the small white space is akin to being locked in the toy box of every child’s dream with giant Pick-up Sticks littering the floor and Twister mats hung from the wall with care. “I want people to walk in and think ‘how fun is this,” said Nance. “But I also want them to look around and think of my challenges, think of their own and find inspiration.” Taking a closer look, one can see the facets of Nance’s life embedded in each piece:

“Everyone Has Their Everest”

Inspiration: “It’s inspired by my climb of Mount Everest. I studied the screens used inJapanese art. They can depict beautiful things in nature, but also things like epic battle or parades, I chose to show my climb up the mountain in stages. I spent two months climbing Everest; ... when we reached the top, it was 13 degrees and the sun was rising. It was absolutely beautiful, the sun looked like it was coming up over the curve of the earth...I felt like I was walking into the universe.”

“Fortune Teller”

Inspiration: “Who didn’t love this game growing up? You’d fold it and get the fortunes like ‘you’re going to get married and have children.’ But now that I’m older, the fortunes have changed. I’ve added fortunes like ‘you will be

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diagnosed with cancer,’ or ‘you will be divorced.’ Those are more applicable with my life, I have friends who’ve had cancer, I’ve been going through a really bad divorce. These are real life fortunes.”

Inspiration: “I just thought it would be a nice idea to have these large Pick-up Sticks. I just thought about it one day and it started to develop from there, with my friend taking pictures of actual Pick-up Sticks for me. The sticks are actually made from furniture dowels from Home Depot. I do metalwork, and using the chopsaw to shape the dowels transfered from that.” Photos by Kathy Villagomez

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By Molly Hess A&E Editor

With an average weekly audience of 203,600 for the month of January this year, 90.9 WDCB FM has seen it’s highest ratings in the station’s history. According to Director of Marketing and Fundraising Ken Scott, the information came in roughly two weeks ago from the Radio Research Consortium when he spoke to the Courier last week. The not-for-profit research firm works with weekly and monthly cumulatives, or CUMs, with non-profit or community radio stations. The Consortium works with a research firm called Arbitron, who specialize in marketing and media tracking. Arbitron utilizes PPMs, or Portable People Meters, a device the size of a cell phone that tracks exposures to television, radio and other media through identity codes embedded in audio. With this research, WDCB is able to track unique listeners, as opposed to listeners who tune in more than once, in a week-long period for four weeks. “We’ve been using Arbitron date for over the last maybe 15 years,” said Scott. “We’ve found that our average is typically between about 175,000 – 185, 000 listeners, which is great.” With this record high, the next biggest challenge, logically, is retention; how WDCB gets listeners to stay with them. “We try to provide our listeners with both continuity and ingenuity,” said Program Director Mary Pat LaRue. “Listeners can tune into ‘All Things Jazz,’ or ‘Folk Festival’ and know that it will be a consistent product. But at the same time, we don’t want to have guidelines so firm that it doesn’t allow for personal creativity. We bring the viewers the respected older music and introduce them to music as well.” LaRue, along with Scott and Station

Manager Scott Wager are the three that use the CUM data most extensively. “I use it for programming, to see what we can do, what to repeat and what works,” says LaRue. “Our typical demographic is older, in the 35 plus category, but we still see spikes in younger people, and from there we look at the availability of the listener: Are they busier with work or school this time of year? Is it the holidays, or winter or summer? Are they in their car more often?” “The CUM always gives us a better picture of how we’re doing,” concluded Scott. “It tells us when we’re on the right track, as well as where we can tighten up and improve.” As for the permanency of the listeners, it is not the main fear just yet. With a Spring 2010 goal of raising $149,000, they have received 79.5 percent from approximately 1,217 called-in donations from listeners as of Wednesday. “You need time for the station to grow on your listener and bond with them, who then in turn might become members or donors,” said Scott. “Our pledge drive goal for this year is $770,000. We’re still counting, but we’re about two-thirds of the way there.” With a pledge goal raised each year 10 to 15 percent, the station faces a daunting $850,000 mountain to climb next year. However, WDCB is up for the challenge. “The whole budget predicting process supports our move to self-sufficiency,” said Station Manager Scott Wager. “There’s no fixed number at the moment, but we’d be happy to be in a position where 80 percent of our funding comes from ourselves and only 20 percent being an institutional contribution. We have met or exceeded our goals since 2001. For nine years, we’ve been within 10 percent of our predicted revenue.”

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April 3 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Mainstage WDCB Jazz at the MAC David Gonzalez and the Poetic License Band A combination of the arts of Latin jazz and spoken word will bring passion to the Mainstage. “Picture a New York Puerto Rican version of Bill Cosby or imagine what Garrison Kellor would be like if he’d been raised in a Latino neighborhood.” - The Courier-Journal. TICKETS: $36 adult/$34 senior/$26 youth

April 8 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Theatre 2 College Theater Opening Night “Twelfth Night or What You Will” Directed by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Artistic Director Connie Canaday Howard. The Shakespeare classic dissects the concept of love found and lost through a series of unlikely, comedic events. The play will run from April 9 through April 18. For further ticket info, visit http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/Tic ketPurchase?organ_val=3754&sche dule=list TICKETS: Opening Night - $9 Running - $12 adult/$11 senior and youth

April 10 & April 11 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. respectively McAninch Arts Center Mainstage Salt Creek Ballet Swan Lake, Act II Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Westmont’s Salt Creek Ballet brings the Tchaikovsky masterpiece to the stage. A company renowned for its artistry and technical excellence, in both classical and contemporary ranges of work. TICKETS: $29 adult/$25 senior/$19 youth

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April 12 7:30 p.m. SRC 2800 Writer’s Read series Joe Meno Author of “Hairstyles of the Damned” and “The Great Perhaps,” will be visiting campus for a reading, discussion and book signing. April 14 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SRC 1750 Oasis Lounge Animal Show Program Board is proud to present Mindy the Monkey, Monte the Burmese Python, Mr. Clean the Hairless Rat and more! Courtesy of Animal Rentals in Chicago

April 15 7:30 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Mainstage College Dance Faculty and students’ spring installment of their bi-annual dance showcase. For more information, contact dance instructor Katherine Skleba at skleba@cod.edu TICKETS: $4 April 17 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Mainstage Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson Singer-songwriter Wainwright and British folk pioneer Thompson bring audiences “Loud and Rich.” TICKETS: $40 adult/$38 senior/$30 youth FRONT ROW SEATS: $65 adult/$63 senior/$55 youth

April 21 3:30 p.m. Follett COD Bookstore Page Turners’ Book Discussion The second installment of the book club will come together to discuss “This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men an Women.”

Academic family StarvingArtist Wide range of young talent ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Age: 18 City: Westmont Major: Undecided

By Molly Hess A&E Editor

Walking the halls of the Instructional Center Saturday morning at 9 a.m., one would be unaware that the MAC was buzzing with the frantic energy of the annual ACT-SO competition. The lobby was crowded with high school students from DuPage, Kane, Will and Kendall counties displaying everything from entrepreneurial presentations on projectors to sculpture and photography. According to Community Development Specialist Cynthia Johnson, ACTSO, or the Afro-Academic Cultural Technological and Scientific Olympics, is a program the college has hosted since it was brought in by administrator Ernie Gibson 30 years ago. The program works as a six-month long academic opportunity for African American high school students to be paired with experts in 26 desired fields as mentors to create a project. The program culminates locally with the competition, with gold medalists going on to compete at the national level. Judging Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition were roughly 30 members of the faculty, including college photographer Rich Malec. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to see their work,â&#x20AC;? said Malec, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and to realize that when I was their age, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t posses the ability to do some (of their work). I still have my early work to prove it. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a number of student photographers return to the contest two or three times, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen some dramatic improvement in their work.â&#x20AC;?

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OPEN MIC NIGHT: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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James Bevoort delivered material based on humorous happenings on campus, representing “one of only five Caucasians that can moonwalk,” and spewing confetti from his pocket as a finale. “I’m really glad I went that route,” said Bevoort of his CODthemed set, “because there was an abundance of material to choose from. As a matter of fact, I’ve got a good amount of stuff already in mind for the next open mic.” The final band in the line-up revealed an exciting collaboration between the band Chaos Theory and

Oasis mascot “Green Man” helps Chaos Theory tune up. The small stage of the Oasis Lounge was crowded with the heavy activity of Alter Ego Productions and band members alike scrambling to set up equipment Friday night at 6 p.m. Surrounded by a relaxed and intimate crowd soaked in stage light, the lounge was preparing for its second installment of Open Mic Night. Acts ranged from band performances to poetry and stand-up. The comedy stylings of Marketing major

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music, stand-up and more delivered in Oasis Lounge

rapper EdE Crush. “We recently decided to work with EdE Crush,” said guitarist and Neurobiology major Nate Wrzesinski, “because one day we all played together and loved the combination. We (the band) have been together for 10 months. We wanted to all get together and have fun making music with people we were close with.” The opening and closing act was a local band known as Up To Code, playing songs with an old-school Blink-182/SR-71 feel to them. “We decided to do Open Mic Night because

James Bevoort shares stand-up.

Photos by Kathy Villagomez

we wanted to get our name out there,” said guitarist and Automotive Technology and Business major Kyle Shanahan. “We want to become a famous local band, but if that ends up taking us further, then that would be awesome. As of right now, we are signed up for a Battle of the Bands at Columbia College in Chicago on May 14th.” For more information on upcoming Alter Ego Productions events, become a fan of Alter Ego Productions at http://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoProductions?ref=ts.

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Crystal Taaffe, one of the producers for Oasis Entertainment opens a Hawaiian pizza for students.

Oasis throws spring bender By Kathy Villagomez Photo Editor Spring break. Two words that every college student knows and cannot wait for. Although spring break does not start officially until Monday, Mar. 29, Oasis Entertainment has chosen to host a pre-spring break party. Oasis Entertainment is compromised of four producers: Crystal Taaffe, Joe Kyrger, Aly Gentile and Jasmine Woolfork, crew members and adviser Chuck Steele. The pre-spring break party was held in SRC 1750 on Mar. 24 and has been hosted for four years. Like the St. Valentine’s party, the pre-spring break party was started to help provide entertainment for students and a sense of community. “There isn’t that sense of community because community colleges are like high schools, you come and then you leave. With our party we try to show people that we care about you and that you can get involved and meet more people, Taaffe said. The pre-spring break party was planned a semester in advance by its producers and members. Elaborate decorations for the party shimmered around the student recreation room while long lines of students circled around the Oasis Entertainment table full of Hawaiian pizza, fruit ka-bobs, and fruit punch. Taaffe said that all edible items were purchased within the Oasis Entertainment budget. The fruit ka-bobs and fruit punch were ordered from the cafeteria while the pizza came from Capri Pizzeria. Taaffe estimated that the food cost $250 to $350. In the past, Oasis Entertainment has had a pig roast for their party but it was not as successful as the pizza. Activities held at the party were hula-hooping and a limbo contest, as well as the performance by Dave Thomas, an Elvis impersonator. These activities are chosen based on group decision and through brainstorming. Other activities that were suggested, but not implemented are tie-dye shirts and flip-flop decorating. Taaffe stressed that the activities have to be a realistic goal to be carried out but most importantly, bring a smile to a student’s face. To continue with the spring break spirit, Oasis Entertainment gave any students who wore Hawaiian shirts coconut cups. The coconut cups, like the food, was purchased. Unfortunately, only two students showed up with Hawaiian shirts, so students were given coconut cups regardless of attire. For more information on Oasis Entertainment contact Chuck Steele at steelec@cod.edu.

Jenn Starr, 19, competes in the limbo contest. Starr won the contest and was given a bowling trophy.

Margaret Dlugopolski, 21 and Julia Pritchard, 20, challenge each other in a hula-hoop contest. Pritchard won the contest by a second more and was given a bowling trophy.

COMICS

OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas

COMICS

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S a l om e â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s S t a r s ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you can resolve them. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine's fondness for tidiness pays off when you untangle a situation that seems hopelessly snarled. You might later be surprised to learn who will be expressing his or her gratitude.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you can tackle your assignment the way you prefer, it might be a good idea to at least ask for suggestions. Who knows? One or two might even turn out to be helpful.

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your plans or proposals that you feel are necessary before -- repeat, before -- you submit them to your colleagues. You'll come off looking more decisive that way.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel a mite intimidated in a new environment, be it a job, a classroom or meeting the future in-laws. But enter with a big smile, and everyone will see you as a real take-charge Cat.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This could be a romantic time for you if you can set aside your cynicism and let yourself believe that someone really cares. If you're already in a relationship, expect your partner to be extra-loving.

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Be careful not to go over the top this week. Avoid overeating (especially of the wrong foods), or drinking too much, or working too hard. You can do it all, but in moderation.

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importance shares your goals but disagrees with your plan to achieve them. Never mind. Defending your methods with logic and facts earns you admiration and respect.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Consider getting away, perhaps for the weekend, despite all the demands made on your time and energies. You'll return refreshed and ready to tackle it all with your usual finesse.

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SPORTS Bob MacDougall Football Field, which was named for the college’s former legendary coach of 21 years, is a symbol of DuPage history and its future.

Photos by Kathy Villagomez

Rock Valley plummets while Chaparrals soar Despite Rock Valley football’s end, DuPage added to their program in the fall here to reinvent themselves academically because we have football, then I think that’s a good thing for everyone,” Fimbres said. In 1978, Illinois had 11 junior college “We’ve been contacted by several football programs, but after the Rock Rock Valley football players,” said Valley College program ended in lateFimbres. “Unfortunately, in the midJanuary, only DuPage, Harper College dle of their time there, the program and Joliet Junior College remain. was shut down, so there are a whole According to a Rockford Register bunch of freshman, would-be sophoStar article on Feb. 3, “RVC’s priorimores, who don’t have a team to comties: education first, sports second.” pete on and that won’t give them the Rock Valley College President Jack platform they need to showcase their Becherer gave the football program “a skills.” reprieve” last year and “set out very In being one of only three commuspecific terms for what players nity colleges in Illinois, “We will needed to do to save the propretty much have the market gram.” The conditions were, cornered, when it comes to “Earn a 2.0 grade-point avbeing able to offer something erage, finish 70 percent of that other people don’t their courses and return at have,” said Fimbres. “We’re least 50 percent of the team attracting students that othfor the second semester.” erwise wouldn’t come to our “The team fell considercollege by having a unique ably short of making the program.” grade,” the article said. “Rock Valley leaves a chal“Players earned a lenge for the rest cumulative 1.72. of the coaches in They did not meet the conference.” the threshold of Fimbres said. How completed does DuPage find courses.” The proa new college to gram did cumulaplay against in the Football Coach Fred Fimbres tively complete 68 week which had percent of their courses and retained been scheduled versus Rock Valley? 57 percent of their players, according DuPage will need to find another colto the article. lege with the same week open, bearWith the announcement of Rock Val- ing in mind the costs of travel. ley’s program ending January, the “It’s very expensive to take 75 peoN4C football conference made the deple on the road, so distance becomes cision that “all their players are fair an issue.” For instance, in 2010, the game to be recruited,” Football Coach team will travel to Erie Community Fred Fimbres said. “We haven’t acCollege in Pennsylvania. “Depending tively pursued them, but several have on distance, the amount of busses and called us. I’m sure they’re calling all if you take two drivers, it could cost the schools. They’re looking for a anywhere between $5,000 to 7,000 to home.” take the team on the road overnight,” This is a talented community with a Fimbres said. great community college that has a lot Compared to the kind of revenue the to offer and if we can attract students team brings in, however, “That’s ab-

By Matt Wells Sports Editor

solutely a drop in the bucket,” said Fimbres. The coach continued, calling the program a retention strategy. “(We) reward our junior college athletes by sending them to compete against other community colleges and represent the College of DuPage,” said Fimbres. “Not only are we positively promoting our college and our competitive spirit, but we’re absolutely helping retain students who are bringing dollars into the campus,” Fimbres said. “If you talk about 125 guys taking 15 or more credit hours and with the cost of tuition and fees and state reimbursement, that’s a lot of money. It is much more money than we spend on the sport.” The money spent includes salaries, travel and other expenses, according to Fimbres. Fimbres is the fifth coach the college has had in the past seven years. In terms of the program being dropped at some point, Fimbres thinks that anything is possible, but not in the near future. “We just invested $5 million in our playing space, stadium, artificial surface and track. That’s an investment that the college obviously needs to get a lot of use out of, other

than rentals,” Fimbres said. Fimbres shared his feelings on the college having football. “We’re excited to still be standing and it just goes to show that the leadership of our college values all the parts of education… Although times are tough… the College of DuPage is rallying around its programs,” Fimbres said. While Rock Valley is dropping its football program, DuPage has invested “in its athletic space, with the opening of new soccer fields, which obviously can generate revenue as well, and a new stadium, so I think there’s a longterm goal there and we absolutely are excited to be a part of it.”

Just past the south endzone of the football stadium, the scoreboard’s blank only for the spring.

The Chaparral logo was re-designed before the 2009 football season.

SPORTS

Chaps soaked by cancellations

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Athlete of the Week

First foe was Florida, now it’s weather By Matt Wells Sports Editor A cold front from the west brought rain and snow Saturday, halting the Chaparrals’ home opener against Morton Community College. “Northern collegiate baseball players need to be flexible. They may or may not play,” said Baseball Coach Dan Kusinski. “They need to anticipate to play.” In Kusinski’s 12 seasons at COD, he has dealt with weather related cancellations for five season home openers. When a game is cancelled, there are two choices: either both teams agree on a specific make-up date or it just isn’t played, according to Kusinski. The Chaps have already experienced four rain and snow cancellations this season, which adversely affects their game play. “Baseball isn’t like football or basketball,” said Pitching Coach Eric Maleski. “We need to play everyday.” As of right now, the team only has three pitchers set in the rotation, according to Maleski. They don’t have more because the others haven’t had a chance to play because of the weatherrelated game cancellations, according to Maleski. The baseball team began practicing in the arena mid-January and traveled to Louisiana mid-February to play their first games against highly diffi-

cult community college teams, Delgado Community College and Pensacola Junior College. After their unsuccessful trip against those teams, they continued play in Marion, Illinois versus John A. Logan College, where they lost 15-0. After that, the Chaparrals played South Suburban College and lost 4-3, which continued their slide. DuPage earned their first win against Illinois Central College in a 5-1 decision. The team expected to continue their winning ways against Missouri teams, Meramec and Forest Park on March 6 and March 7, but the games were cancelled. The team planned to also play Southeastern Illinois College and Lakeland Community College on March 13 and March 14, but they were cancelled as well, due to weather. DuPage did receive a break from the weather and were able to play a double-header versus Central Lakes College-Brainerd on March 17, which they split, with a 9-3 loss and an 11-2 win. For the season so far, the Chaparrals are 2-7 overall and 0-1 in-conference. This is no surprise to Kusinski, though, as “March and April are very difficult months to play baseball.” Weather permitting, the Chaparrals’ next game will be home against Oakton Community College this Saturday at noon.

Photo by Kathy Villagomez

Name: Sean O’Connell Sport: Baseball Major: Undecided Year: Freshman Age: 19

Photo by Kathy Villagomez

Q: How long have you been playing baseball? A: I’ve been playing since I was six years old. Q: Is there a quote that you live by? A: Go out there and do your thing. Q: Who inspires you? A: My Dad inspires me. He keeps me motivated to work hard for what I want in life. Q: Do you have any advice for young players? A: Stay healthy. Stay in the game if you love it.

Q: Who is your favorite MLB player? A: Ken Griffey Jr. Q: What has been your most memorable moment on the mound? A: It was probably my freshman year in high school. I had 14 strikeouts in five innings against Sandwich High School. Another memorable moment I’ve had through baseball is that I pitched in the Metrodome on my 19th birthday. It was really exciting. Q: How did you feel when you earned your first win? A: I was excited.

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Team learns at Elgin By Matt Wells Sports Editor There’s a learning curve for this year’s men’s tennis team and Thursday’s match was just the first of many training sessions. “It was great to see everyone play hard this early in our season during a non-conference match,” Bowers said. “Boris Kampel is always relentless and told me during one of his changeovers how Assistant Coach Marco Veverka taught him at practice to never quit, be tenacious and sometimes matches will turn around because of it,” Bowers said. The team’s singles matches were “greatly contested battles,” Bowers said. The team “squeezed through with a few super-tiebreakers to get the overtime wins,” Bowers said. Kampel, Bowers’ No. 1 in singles, was down two sets by a wide margin but came back to claim victory after a late tie. After tying, he won in the supertiebreaker. Tyler Fields, a swimmer for COD as well, played No. 2 and for his first match since high school he almost prevailed,” Bowers said. Fields made a come back and ended up tied to the very end. He eventually lost by two points. “He’s very offensive-oriented which gives him many easy points, but he knows that once he adds neutral and defensive skills to his game he’ll be much stronger,” Bowers said. As for the newcomer, Kolee Clousing, he played No. 3, according to Bowers. In his first match since high

SPORTS

school, “He cruised through pretty easily,” Bowers said. Clousing showed the defense and a variety of different shots, including power, angles and spins, according to Bowers. For Mitch Peters, who plays No. 4, “It took him a while to get used to playing since he (doesn’t have much experience) but he soon figured out a way to beat his opponent by winning ugly,” Bowers said. Chris Hernandez, who played No. 5 during the day, “Competed to the best of his ability but it wasn’t enough today,” Bowers said. The momentum of the match went back and forth between DuPage and Elgin. As a team, they ended up losing the match in a close one with a score of 5-4. “Unfortunately we didn’t get the team win,” Bowers said. The team and their coach look forward to more outdoor practices. The team especially looks forward to their spring break trip to Florida, which will improve their game, according to Bowers.

SportsBrief We like to give every student at COD an opportunity to play tennis for their school. COD is very supportive to our program and if anyone would like to represent COD on the tennis court, please contact Coach Jim Bowers at bowers@cod.edu or 630 942 2800 ext. 53382.

Spring ‘09 Schedule MENʼS BASEBALL

MARCH Sat., 6 Sun., 7 Sat., 13 Sun., 14 Wed., 17 Sat., 20 Sun., 21 Sat., 27 Sun., 28 APRIL Thu., 1 Fri., 2 Sat., 3 Wed., 7 Thu., 8 Sat., 10 Sun., 11 Thu., 15 Sat., 17 Sun., 18 Wed., 21 Thu., 22 Sat., 24 Sun., 25 Tue., 27 Thu., 29

at STLCC-Meramec at STLCC-Forest Park at Southeastern Illinois at Lakeland at Iowa Lakes MORTON at Black Hawk OAKTON at Triton

at McHenry C.C. at Madison Tech KANKAKEE at Lincoln Land at South Suburban OLIVE HARVEY at Harper McHENRY SOUTH SUBURBAN at Milwaukee Tech at Elgin at Moraine Valley PRAIRIE STATE ROCK VALLEY MORAINE VALLEY ILLINOIS VALLEY

MAY JOLIET Sat., 1 Sun., 2 at Joliet LAKE COUNTY Thu., 6 Sat., 8 at Waubonsee Sun., 9 at Lake County Th-Sun 13-16 Region IV Tournament Sa-Fr., 22-28 NJCAA Div. III World Series

TRACK AND FIELD

MARCH Fri., 5

TRACK AND FIELD

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3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

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MARCH Thu., 11 - Mon., 15 COCOA Expo Spring Tournament TRINITY CHRISTIAN 3:00 p.m. Mon., 29 Wed., 31 at Moraine Valley 3:00 p.m. APRIL *Sat., 3 *Tue., 6 Thu., 8 Fri., 9 *Sat., 10 Thu., 15 Fri., 16 *Sat., 17 Tue., 20 Fri., 23 Sat., 24 Wed., 28 Thu., 29 Fri., 30

MATC-MADISON HARPER at Kankakee C.C. PRAIRIE STATE at Rock Valley JOLIET at South Suburban TRITON at Harper ROCK VALLEY at Joliet KANKAKEE WAUBONSEE ELGIN

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MENʼS TENNIS

MARCH Thu., 18 Thu., 25 Sun., 28

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Thu., 29

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MAY Mon., 10Fri., 14

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