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So, how much is Compass Hill?
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Courier pinpoints the true cost of the SRC South Plaza project after being called out at In-Service day By Elise Anderson News Editor
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A shot of SRC South Plaza project/Compass Hill waterfall from the ground up.
The cost of the Student Resource Center (SRC) Compass Hill project, has been the subject of inquiry after the Courier's report on the project’s cost was called into question at the Oct. 18 In-Service day. This article is intended to clarify the numbers for the project. The miscalculation was first brought to the Courier’s attention at the Oct. 18 In-Service Day, where President Robert Breuder publicly criticized the accuracy of the Courier's report, after an employee questioned the college’s fiscal responsibility. Facilities Senior Project Manager Angela Knoble provided the Courier with the project’s description from
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Three construction workers carry out construction on Compass Hill.
landscape design firm JJR, LLC. “Located on the south facing slope, a cascading waterfall will create both a visual and physical display unique to campus. Outdoor seating and large stones will provide students and visitors with shaded seating. Landscape, plazas, lighting, and irrigation
will complement the recently completed BIC renovations.” (JJR, LLC. College's Landscape Architect) According to the Consent Agenda for the July 12, 2011 Board of Trustees meeting, JJR estimated the total cost of the Landscape Improvements for Bid Package #4 to be
$2,707,750. According to Director of Planning and Development John Wandolowski, the bid approved for Landscape Improvements in Bid Package #4 was $2,503,292.44 of which $1,019,481 was designated for the SRC South Plaza project, including a $380,000 falling water feature according to Vice President of External Relations Joe Moore. Bid Package #4 also included landscape improvements for the McAninch Arts Center and Physical Education Plaza, according to Wandolowski. In its October 14, 2011 edition, the Courier reported that the sum total of the project cost $4,626,584.88 which was later determined to be a miscalculation. In its original report, the Courier referred to Bid Package #4 in the July 12, 2011 Board of Trustees Packet.
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Developmental approach allows students to work at own pace
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Students work through math problems during professor Jim Bradley’s modular-based math lab.
By Elise Anderson News Editor "I’m very excited about what I see happening," Mathematics professor Jim Bradley said referring to the new math computer lab for developmental math courses. The lab was developed through funding from the $864,106 the Illinois Community College Board awarded the college through the FY 2011 Student Success Grant, according to a college press release. Of the grant, approximately $170,000 was allocated towards the lab’s development. Associate Dean of Math and Physical Sciences Tom Schrader said that the lab was an idea that was ‘kicked around’ for a while by the Mathematics faculty, but fi-
nally became a reality when the Student Success Grant became available. The lab consists of circular tables where students work individually on course material through computers. Bradley is one of the math professors utilizing the math computer lab to provide a module-based course where students work through lessons in units. Developmental classes tend to be remedial, according to Bradley, where students relearn content they have learned before. In the lab, students work at their own pace while still receiving assistance from the instructor, he said. Mathematics professor Robert Cappetta said the developmental courses using the lab are applying a modified version of the emporium model.
In the emporium model, students use online software to help fill in gaps in their understanding of material, according to the June 13, 2011 article “Redesign: Not an Either/Or Situation” on developmental mathematics website www.devmathrevival.net. Cappetta believes that the lab is a great opportunity for self-motivated students but that the approach is not for everyone. Many schools across the country have seen dramatic improvement of students successfully going through developmental courses using this model, Cappetta said. The lab allows students to be individualized, Bradley said. The class is comprised of a wide range of students, along with some students
Accounting students Kelsey Trydal and Hillary Nicholas of Carol Stream work through quadratic equations as part of the developmental math lab. who just need to "brush up" on material while other students need in-depth teaching, Bradley said. The lab allows students to work on different things, but Bradley said that when there is a common issue that students are experiencing with material, he will have a "minilecture" for which the lab is conditioned for, bordered by white boards on every side of
the room along with a breakout room for small groups, according to Schrader. The curriculum is structured so students must pass each unit before continuing on to the next unit's material, which Bradley claims prevents the students from getting int "deeper water" from not understanding the base material
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before moving on. Business Management major Aby Barry, 20, believes that the lab makes it easier on students, saying that the "stepby-step" approach increases the students' comprehension of the material because they must understand each section to move onto the next. Students can still ask the instructor for help when they don't understand a lesson, according to Barry. The modular approach allows the student to take an Incomplete in the class so the following semester they do not have to re-register and pay for the class again, provided that the student passes the first four units of material, according to Bradley. The modular approach will increase student success in helping them get through developmental courses more efficiently, Schrader said. He says that the lab benefits students now and that it has ‘the potential to greatly benefit students’ in the future.
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Unit one was turning right into a parking space and struck unit two on the left corner of her rear bumper. Unit one sustained damage to their right wheel well. Unit two was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 Egg Heist
Complainant dropped off a Domestic Violence Prevention display on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. The display contained a glass egg art piece. Mary Ann Krieglestein was coordinating the event and left to attend her class. The egg is a rare piece of artwork and valued at $500. The reporting officer was unable to locate Krieglestein at the time of the report to obtain any investigative information.
Thursday, Oct.. 27 Collision
Driver of unit two stated that he was not sure when his car was damaged. It happened sometime between Tuesday Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Oct 26 unit two parked at a parking lot at Joliet Junior College along with some classmates, who all parked together. Unit two did not remember seeing any damage after leaving JJC. On Thursday, Oct. 27 his car was parked in lot Fawell E from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and he did not notice any damage until 5:30 p.m. when he arrived home. Reporting officer observed scratches on the front bumper, left side, a dent on the top of the left corner of the hood and scratches on the rear left side bumper.
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Major in Criminal Justice at Elmhurst You’ll find the complete package at Elmhurst. We offer you a personal, powerful education—at one of the best liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. In small classes, you’ll work beside sociologists with wide-ranging talents and achievements—as social workers, researchers, criminologists and, most important, educators. You’ll gain valuable experience before you graduate. And you’ll build the strongest possible foundation for success in professional life.
A top college. It’s official: Elmhurst College is among the best in the Midwest. Check out “America’s Best Colleges,” the influential study by U.S. News & World Report. Elmhurst College ranks among the top colleges in the Midwest and is also one of the best values in the region, according to the survey. Elmhurst also appears in the Princeton Review’s most recent list of top colleges in the Midwest, earning especially high marks for financial aid offerings, faculty, and quality of life. The right size. Elmhurst College offers a personal learning environment. Our student-faculty ratio of 13:1 ensures that you’ll develop close relation-
ships with your professors. Faculty members, not teaching assistants, teach every course here. The faculty will work with you to determine your areas of academic and professional interest—then design a customized program that will enable you to develop and achieve your goals. An accomplished faculty. Elmhurst faculty members are scholars who love to teach on a campus where they can work with their students as individuals. They include a medical sociologist, licensed clinical social worker, a cultural anthropologist, and a criminal justice expert.
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You can’t protest on this campus freely. If President Robert Breuder doesn’t like it, he can quash your protest before it even starts, according to the broad powers given to him by the college’s Board Policy Manual. This policy is a dangerous tool that should not be granted to anyone, especially the college’s chief executive officer. Breuder currently reserves the right to “invite, acknowledge, or deny requests for assemblage as well as the right to control the time, place, and manner of the assemblages.” Students need to address this violation of their fundamental right to assemble. This right is essential to holding college administrators, the Board of Trustees and Student Leadership Council responsible for their actions. It’s time for our student leaders to take action and change this unethical policy and more. The Occupy Wall Street movement and protests have stretched far across the globe, now hitting local townships and cities. It has spread to our backyard with Occupy Naperville and Occupy Aurora gaining steam. Community colleges and universities should be
next in line. According to a new Occupy Colleges website where students can get involved in the protests, beginning Nov. 2 colleges nationwide have been welcoming the Occupy movement. Occupy Colleges, a group focused on raising awareness and building a strong student foundation, is based in Los Angeles, and are holding teach-ins to promote their cause. Over 70 colleges throughout the country are holding these teach-ins that are all led by students. Student Leadership Council needs to sign up COD to join these colleges and inform students about how they can take back an influence that is being slowly diminished as administration tries to turn the college into a “business.” The Occupy movements are rooted in fighting economic inequality and high amounts of student debt, but the college has yet to see similar movement at COD. On campus, big administrative decisions are made without garnering student input, and the president holds the power to deny anyone’s right to protest and control the manner of any assemblage. We need to Occupy COD.
SLC has the power to be a leader beyond retreats, leadership classes and workshops. It has the unique ability to give crucial input to administrative decision-making and present stimulating ideas to the president and board. But with the current college climate, right now SLC aren’t advocating for students as well as they should be. The amount of control given to President Robert Breuder is akin to a monarchial power – if students want to protest Breuder or one of his initiatives, he can deny them their fundamental right. This is a characteristic of dictatorship. This is where the large student body’s voice is diminished, while a corporate mindset is applied to important decisions. It’s something that needs to change. Joliet Junior College has nothing in its Board Policy manual that gives full control of assemblage to one person. Moraine Valley Community College and Triton College protesters would need approval from their dean of Student Activities or vice president of Academic Affairs. However, nobody controls the time, date or manner
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of the protest. The student body should not only occupy the college with a fresh outlook, but also through events that raise awareness and civil protesting through the proper channels of student government. SLC has organized several committees and keeps a refreshing rotation of general meetings, Collegiate Council, and Town Halls, but now it is time to organize a new front; a way for students to openly voice their concerns and criticisms of the college, without being censored of their right to do so. But Occupy COD shouldn’t just be about changing one board policy; it should be a goldmine of invigorating new ideas, thoughts and opinions. Students can actually have a voice to counter the small grouping of administrators who can’t know the students better than the students. If SLC were to create an Occupy COD movement on campus, the Courier editorial board would be in full support of it, strictly as members of the student body. SLC is the best representation of the student voice we have, a voice that can be legally nullified by the few right now. It’s time SLC organized Occupy COD.
Who is justified in the NBA lockout; owners or players?
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Student clubs and organizations not respected Important DearEditor, The student experience is in jeopardy. Though student clubs are a big part of college life, they are being threatened. Their spaces are being pulled from them and their organizations and hard work is being disrespected. Administration is making decisions without the students’ knowledge, thus causing confusion and aggravation. The complications and problems that occur with changing locations on barely a moment’s notice can result in the loss of interest or decline in the population of clubs and organizations. Student clubs and organizations deserve the respect of having their voice heard. In the beginning of the fall 2011 semester, the Office of Student Life requested all clubs and organizations sign up for available rooms to secure their space. These clubs have had the benefit of using the area provided to hold fundraisers, occasional parties, and even common meetings in order to serve the student population. Recently, these spaces have been seized from and without the consent of students. The advisers of the clubs are the only ones informed and they are expected to pass along the information on top of their busy schedules. Having a con-
stant shift in locations and times becomes a problem for students whose schedules all differ. Clubs and organizations are doing what they can to enrich the students experience and need members to achieve that. The constant threat of losing one’s space puts clubs in trouble of losing members, and thus taking from students the much needed opportunity for more social outlets. “We are the consumers. What is left for us?” Kelsey Sparrow, a 19-year-old journalism major said. The respect and dignity students deserve and earned by paying tuition and attending classes is being thrown to the wayside when our voice is being represented by a privileged group of individuals who do not take the time to understand what the students want. Although money is the clear objective when groups like Reconceiving Student Experience Team are appointed with goals to increase student retention and grow enrollments and with specific recommendations. One of which,“increase the recruitment and retention of Asian and African American students by building on the success of the Latino Outreach Center” seen in ReSET’s summary of recommendations, many faculty and staff strive to assist in making the college life a successful one. Recently
the admissions office has kicked out all of the clubs in room SSC 2201 for their use, forcing clubs to change locations and alter schedules. Although it is important to get students into school, it is just as important to keep the students actively participating. Some administrators argue that many changes that have occurred at the college, between the planning of new buildings and the moving-in time period,have required adjustments to space usage rescheduling clubs and organizations to give admissions SSC 2201. But student clubs and organizations enrich the student experience by sustaining a social environment where the stress of school work and life can seem less difficult as well as provide an opportunity to develop strong leadership skills that assist in the growth and development of studies. Alter Ego Productions, for example, presents its producers and members the opportunity to understand the work that goes behind the development of a show or act. Because life is a combination of responsibilities and opportunities, extracurricular activities demonstrate to future employers and schools one’s ability to function in life. The main purpose of a college is to educate its scholars to have the most successful future possible.With strong connections developed in college
clubs, students’ drive to stay in school is amplified by these social opportunities. The sense of community one gains by joining student groups enables one to create strong friendships and more importantly a sense of belonging in the larger population on campus. Parents may pick a college based on the opportunities, but students stay in a college based on their experiences. With social, political, and educational gain that student clubs and organizations provide it is important to courteously provide sufficient space and respect.Without these opportunities, students miss out on a fundamental aspect to the college experience. Community colleges are already at a deficit for they cannot provide the same college experience a traditional four year school provides, for it is mainly seen as a stepping stone to the next part of one’s college life. By threatening student organizations, it takes away one of the most cherished parts of the college experience and will cause more students to want to leave COD sooner in order to not only gain the education they want but the experience and community that is failing to provide. Santino Spears President of Pride Alliance Alter Ego Productions
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At The Polls: Last week’s answers: Last Week’s Poll: What do you think of the killing of Moammar Gadhafi?
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This week’s question: This Week’s Poll: Which team will win the NFC North division?
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“We wanted it to pay tribute to all of the first responders who have served throughout the years.” WILLIAM LAWLER, SLEA DIRECTOR
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Photos by Chris Johnson
A captains hot sits on display with a photo of Don Knotts from the “Andy Griffith” television show.
HEC commemorates police, firefighters beyond the service By Austin Slott Features Editor Walking into the Homeland Security Education Center (HEC), one cannot help but be drawn to the museum-like display case that extends halfway down the main hallway. According to Suburban Law Enforcement Academy Director Bill Lawler, this is exactly the effect he intended when designing the commemorative display. “I wanted people to walk into the HEC and be fascinated with the case,” Lawler said. Lawler and the Homeland Security team, in association with Brubaker Design Architect Steve Brubaker, developed the display. They worked closely with one another to create their “vision.” “The vision for it was to have it be more than a display case,” Lawler explained. “We wanted it to pay tribute to all of the first responders who have served throughout the years.” Various police and fire departments and other law enforcement organizations from all over the country donated artifacts and equipment to the HEC. The display is an everchanging combination of fire
Law enforcement memorabilia sits on display in in the HEC lobby. Left, A college of dupage police badge. Middle, Various police patches from across the country line the cases. Right, Director Lawler’s Police chiefs uniform hangs on display. and police department relics which are divided into three sections: uniforms, communication and culture. Each portion of the showcase features a variety of artifacts that are replaced with other donated items every few months. The uniforms section features authentic uniforms and equipment worn by firefighters and police officers. Lawler’s own Aurora Chief of Police uniform is on display. The communication section presents old police radios,
sirens and walkie-talkies that would seem foreign to anyone familiar with the modern technology used by today’s public safety officers. “Communication changed everything for first responders,” Lawler said. One of the highlights of the culture section is the collection of police and fire department patches from Glen Ellyn to Boston. “We recognize all of the contributions these departments have put forth for our com-
munities,” Lawler said. Lawler also emphasized the effect that early police department television shows had on American culture. Autographed photos of actors who starred in police shows like CHiPs, Barney Miller and Lawler’s personal favorite, Adam 12 are on display. “These shows provided some insight into how police departments run and created heroes for generations of kids,” Lawler said. Even though there is a play-
ful rivalry between police and fire departments, Lawler stressed they all strive for the same goal. “We have mutual respect for each other and at the end of the day, we are part of a mission to save and protect people,” Lawler said. The commemorative display case can be seen at any time during the week by entering the front entrance of the Homeland Security Education Center.
nity to “shine with their creative values and learn more about the college they attend.” The Street Team welcomes any student; whether firstyear, second-year or adult education, to join the club
meetings. The team’s meetings will be held after SLC meetings every Thursday at 5:30 PM. They will propose ideas or cover current projects for the current semester and the upcoming spring semester.
Phi Theta Kappa Program Director and Chair of the Street Team Tim Ziman and Coordinator Paul Simmons are running the program. They are happy to give any information or advice to students looking for a student
club to join. “The Street Team is a brand new addition to SLC,” Ziman said. “We hope it will flourish but our main goal is to support, enhance and add to the student experience.”
‘Street Team’ gathers straggling students By Austin Slott Features Editor The Student Leadership Council (SLC) has recently added a new experience for students, the Street Team. The Street Team is primarily aimed at giving students, who are not in a club, the opportu-
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SLEA curbs gang activity By Austin Slott Features Editor “There are very few places in the country that don’t have gang activity.” Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) Program Director Jim Kempinski said this in regard to the growing problem of gang activity in DuPage County and throughout the country. Gang activity has always been an issue in major cities, however, recent reports indicate that street gangs are expanding to smaller cities and even suburban areas. To help combat this SLEA, which is headquartered in the Homeland Security Building, is offering students a one-day class entitled “Gang Unit Management.” The eighthour program will address the problem of street gangs in our society and provide insight into developing a mission for gang unity operations. Part-time COD faculty member Bruce Malkin will teach the class and share his expertise as a retired Deputy Chief of the West Chicago Police Department with his students. “It is great to have [Malkin] teaching the class as he has 20
The graffiti found in the MAC’s spray paint booth is harmless, but can be a sign of gang activity. years of investigating street gang crimes,” Kempinski said. The objectives for the class include ways of conducting a gang assessment to determine the extent of gang activity in the community, overcoming issues in personnel management and developing measur-
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class comes at a time when technology has made gang communication easier than it has ever been. “Gangs use cell phones, social media and all of the technology today’s world offers,” Kempinski said. “You just have to be able to use the technology against them.”
One such case of technology backfiring on street gangs was in Brooklyn, where the New York Police Department was able to arrest 56 Crips members after they organized a “Crips Holiday” meeting via Twitter. Due to gang expansion, some college police departments are also joining the fight to crack down on gang activity; Riverside Community College District in Riverside, CA, has added a gang unit to its police department. As far as the possibility of COD adopting a gang unit as part of its police department, Kempinski thinks it is all depends on the level of gang activity in the DuPage area. “[Adding a gang unit] really depends on the gang problems on campus,” Kempinski said. “But I think the COD Police Department has done a good job of keeping [gang activity] away from campus.” Nevertheless, Kempinski advises that one can never be too careful when looking out for gang activity. “Gangs are smart too…you never know who could be a gang member,” Kempinski said. “One could be right here on campus, taking classes and recruiting other students.”
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Hitting the high notes: By Matt Mertes A&E Editor
N
eil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway awed audience members at the McAninch Arts Center with Broadway’s greatest hits on Oct. 28. The cast included Andrea Rivette, Rita Harvey, Chuck Wagner, Danny Zolli and Robert DuSold. These Broadway stars were accompanied by Berg himself on piano, Roger Cohen on drums, Abe Saenz on bass guitar and Dan Walker on keyboards. Berg’s star lineup included actors that performed in productions of The Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. Other selected pieces included songs from Rent, Wicked and West Side Story. Harvey, who is also Berg’s wife, took the audience on a journey through the catacombs of the famous Paris opera house in Phantom of the Opera as she took on the role of Chritine Daae, one she has held for over 20 years. Rivette mastered the role of Elphaba, the notorious
Broadway stars celebrate 100 years of classic musicals
“Wicked Witch of the West” who in the Broadway production of Wicked isn’t so wicked after all and just wants to be accepted by her fellow peers of Oz. With the long hair and beard to match, Zolli assumed his famous role as Jesus for a rockin’ performance of “Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)” from Jesus Christ Superstar. Following the intermission, Wagner, who has portrayed the role of the Beast in Beauty and the Beast, transformed into his monstrous character with an animalistic growl to complement his thunderous voice. DuSold conquered his role of Don Quixote during his astounding performance. Berg believes that this kind of Broadway “sampling” is so influential nowadays thanks to hit television shows like “Glee” inspiring todays youth to get up and find their inner voice. The crew left the audience with an astounding performance of “Seasons of Love” from the 1996 Broadway hit Rent. MAC patrons graciously thanked the cast with a standing ovation as dramatic as each performance.
(Left Colum/Top To Bottom) Andrea Rivette, Danny Zolli, Robert DuSold. (Right Column/ Top To Bottom) Chuck Wagner, Rita Wagner, Neil Berg. Lyricist and Musical Director Neil Berg takes a break during the performacne (Top Left). Broadway singer Andrea Rivette during her performance (Bottom Left).
Photos courtesy of neilberg.com
Singing the blues away at the MAC By Matt Mertes A&E Editor
Grammy winning artists Dailey and Vincent graced the McAninch Arts Center with some good ole fashioned bluegrass on Friday. The duo, Jamie Dailey (guitar and lead vocals) and Darrin Vincent (bass, vocals), were joined onstage by Christian Davis (bass vocals, guitar), Joe Dean Jr. (banjo), Jeff Parker (mandolin, vocals) and Jesse Stockman (fiddle) as they performed a variety of their classic songs. The performance had MAC patrons hollering and clapping along all night as the group gave this Midwestern town a taste of their country roots. The set list consisted of plenty feel-good dancing songs and a few tracks dedicated to being in love, losing love and even the tragedy of September 11, 2001. In between songs, each individual of the group was introduced by either Dailey or Vincent and was able to show off a little bit of their talent to the audience. Patrons were amazed by Stockman’s
speedy fiddling, Davis’ deep baritone vocals, Dean’s mastership of the banjo and Parker’s slick mandolin capabilities. To get a good laugh out of the audience the group poked fun at each other all night long with an infectious slapstick sense of humor. Anything from Parker’s love of food and clumsiness to Vincent’s baldness was fair game and no one was safe. Suggestions from the audience members were welcomed as to what they’d like to hear. The entire set list was rewritten from that point on as requests began flowing in from every fan in the audience. These Southern boys put a lot of emphasis on their sponsor, The Cracker Barrel, seeing that every album produced in the band’s five-year existence can be purchased there. Dailey also mentioned that group frequents the country style restaurant on tours and they even stopped by prior to that evening’s performance. “Its like straight out of grandma’s kitchen,” Parker said. The band acted surprised as
the audience roared for them to provide an encore at the end of their set. The group was appreciative enough that they played two last songs for MAC patrons before calling it a night.
Photos by Chris Johnson
The whole band performing on stage (Top Right). Stockman, Parker and Dailey jam out (Right). Dailey and Vincent during a solo performance (Above).
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StarvingArtist Name:
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The Dining Room
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By A.R. Gurney
Nov. 11 to 20 Directed by Connie Canaday Howard Preview: Nov. 10, $9 $12 adult/11 COD students
How would you describe your art? I consider it to be catching the world how I see it.
Pre-show discussion: Thursday, Nov. 10, 6:45 p.m. | Post-show discussion: Friday, Nov. 18 Considered a modern classic, The Dining Room is a series of vignette scenes set in a formal dining room, with time, geographic location and three generations entering and exiting, in often overlapping scenes. Humorously poignant, Gurneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play introduces us to a variety of people and situations, dramatizing the decline of the WASP mentality in American society.
Where do you find inspiration?
How did you get your start? I took a photo class in highschool as a junior and realised I loved what I was doing and wanted to pursue it as a career. People you admire?
Through Horror movies and surreal paintings.
Jerry Uelsmann and Picasso.
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Plans after COD?
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5 8 p.m. $38 adult/28 COD students
Its like magic for me, just watching a photo develop and seeing the different ways I can capture the world.
Go to Tribeca College and finish my major there and hopefully get a job as a find arts photographer.
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Barber and Bernstein
Thodos Dance Chicago Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $40/30 COD students College Dance Fall Dance Fusion Thursday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. $4
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At the movies
Editor examines this week’s box office hits Oct. 30 - Nov. 6
Tonight 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Main Stage New Philharmonic Barber and Bernstein Experience the New Philharmonic Orchestra and prodidgy Corey Cerovsek performing the Barber Violin Concerto. For more information contact the MAC ticket of- By Matt Mertes fice at (630) 942-4000 A&E Editor TICKETS: $38 The past week in cinema has adult/36 senior/28 taken moviegoers through youth Nov. 10 Time TBA McAninch Arts Center Theatre 2 College Theater “The Dining Room” Support college students in their latest production of the “The Dining Room.” For more information contact the MAC ticket office at (630) 942-4000 TICKETS: $12 Nov. 12 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Main Stage Thodos Dance Legendary choreographer Ann Reinking and Artistic Director Melissa Thodoes have created “The White City: Chicago’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.” For more information contact the MAC ticket office at (630) 942-4000 TICKETS: $40 adult/38 senior/30 youth Nov. 17 7:30 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Main Stage College Dance Come experience student dancers performing their own choreographed dances. For more information contact the MAC ticket office at (630) 942-4000 TICKETS: $4 all ages Nov. 18 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center Main Stage Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Enjoy an exhilarating performance by SJMO performing the songs legendary jazz greats as they were intended to have been played. For more information contact the MAC ticket office at (630) 942-4000 TICKETS: $38 adult/36 senior/28 youth
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Puerto Rico, the fairytale land of Shrek and even the future.
The Rum Diary In “The Rum Diary” based off the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp plays the character of Paul Kemp, a freelance journalist who takes a job in Puerto Rico and quickly finds himself surrounded by those bent on self-destruction. Depp’s chain smoking, binge-drinking character winds up in more trouble than he could’ve ever anticipated as he continuously finds himself in trouble with the law. Unlike most
book-to-movie films, the story is very accurate to that of the novel. Currently ranking fifth at the box office, “The Rum Diary” is hilarious and intriguing and definitely worth the ride.
Puss in Boots “Puss in Boots” tells the story of what happens in the fairytale land before Shrek showed up to rescue Princess Fiona for Lord Farquaad. Antonio Bandaras is back to voice the fierce feline protagonist in this family friendly film. The movie includes classic fairy tale characters that were excluded from any of the films in the “Shrek” franchise like Mother Goose, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty. Puss is joined on his various
adventures of fairy tale mixups by a new Dreamworks character known as “Kitty Softpaws” who is voiced by Salma Hayek. If you were disappointed with the continuation of “Shrek” and felt like it was too much, now is the time for you to reconsider your resentment towards Dreamworks as even older generations will get a kick out of current top film at the box office.
In Time
Imagine a dystopian future where everyone stops aging at 25 but only have a year left to live after that. That’s how the world works in Andrew Niccol’s latest film “In Time.” Justin Timberlake stars as the main character, Will Salas, who finds himself accused of
murder. With a hostage, played by Amanda Seyfried, Salas is on the run from a police force known as the “time keepers” as he tries to bargain for more time to live. This SciFi/Thriller sounded disappointing at first, but personally, I was astounded by the how well the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. Currently ranked third at the box office, this film is worthy of a trip to the movies and a spot in your DVD collection.
SneakPeak
The first week of November has been promising in the film world thus far, and with movies like “J Edgar,” “A Dangerous Method” and “My Week with Marilyn” November is looking like a solid month for movie fanatics.
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triving Toward Independence
Photojournalism students take part in the 11th annual Easter Seals photography exhibition By Chris Johnson adults that use the services provided by Photo Editor Easter Seals, a nonprofit organization providing specialized services for individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum independence, has been servicing the Dupage and the Fox Valley region for over 50 years. Each Spring semester, students from Terry Vitacco’s Photojournalism class collaborate with Easter Seals to create photo stories. As a final project students photograph the daily lives of infants, children, and
Easter Seals. The end result is a multimedia presentation and a photo exhibition at the Easter Seals Villa Park location. As spring semester’s draws to a close, photojournalism students are assigned their subjects and immediately set to work. Their goal is to flex their photojournalism muscles and create a compelling photo story. Students meet with their subjects several times over the course of a few weeks getting to know them and their families. As well as making pho-
tos, photographers must gather the pertinent information in order to make a cohesive photo essay. The photographs along with audio interviews the students have gathered are blended together to create a gripping multimedia presentation. Photos submitted by Vitacco’s students in the spring are juried and the best of the best is selected for print and exhibition in the fall. The photos remain on display in the Easter Seals lobby for one year until new crop of photojournalism students complete their photo essays.
Ethan Tkalec, 7, of Riverside, who has has giant axonal neuropathy chats with project coordinator Amy Liss. This year 21 families collaborated with Vitacco’s photojournalism class to create the one of a kind photo exhibition.
TERRY VITACCO, PHOTOJOURNALISM PROFESSOR Photojournalism student John Smith stands with his photo subjects Ben and Matthew at the opeming for the 2011 Easter Seals Photo Exhibiton.
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COMICS
COMICS
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some changes might
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas
seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky this week. Take it one step at a time, Lamb, and soon all will be made clear.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That difficult situation you've been dealing with continues to call for careful handling. Avoid quickly made choices that might not stand up when they're finally put to the test.
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still have lots of evaluating to do before you can consider making a commitment. It's better to move cautiously than to risk stumbling into a major misunderstanding. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously peevish partner offers to be more helpful with your problems. But remember: The final choice is yours. Be guided by what you feel is the right thing to do.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the Big Cat, you can sometimes be pretty rough on those you suspect of betrayal. The best advice is to pull in those claws and listen to the explanation. It might surprise you.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your inner
THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
voice usually guides you well. But a note of caution: This is a period of mixed signals for you, so be careful you don't misunderstand the messages you're getting.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Cupid's call beckons both single Librans looking for a new love, as well as couples hoping to strengthen their relationships. A workplace problem is quickly resolved. . SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) It's been a hectic time for you, and you might want to take a break to restore both body and soul. You'll then be set to face new challenges later this month.
R.F.D. by Mike Marlamd
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It's a good idea to take a more conservative approach to your financial situation right now. Some plans made earlier this year might need readjusting.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a fine time to move boldly into those new opportunities I promised would open up for you. Check them over, and then choose the best one for you.
MAGIC MAZE Answers
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations. Your self-assurance is growing stronger, and you should now feel more confident about making that longdeferred decision about a possible commitment.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You're very close to reaching your goal. But be wary of distractions that can lure you off-course and leave you stranded far away from where you really want to be. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an inner sight that helps you see into people's hearts. You would be an excellent psychologist or social worker. (c) 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Chap Attack:
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Men’s Soccer rolls onto District Championship By Josh Tolentino Sports Editor
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he Chaps defeated Morton College 3-2 last Saturday in the Region IV Championship to capture the title of Regional Champions. “Coach (Kelly) has been telling us all season long,” Midfielder and team captain James King said. “We’re the best team in the Region and today we achieved that title.” King was part of a stifling Chaps defense. From the kickoff, the Chaps came out with intensity and power on both sides of the field. The Chaps harsh defense forced the Panthers offense into struggling all game long. Defender Anthony Loiacaon and midfielder and co-team captain Angel Escobedo both had early first half goals to put the Chaps up 2-0. Chaps goalkeeer Jovanni Castanon had several key saves throughout the game.
With 10 minutes remaining in the first half, the Panthers snuck the ball past Castanon, putting Morton on the board 2-1. After giving up a goal, the Chaps stepped their game up in the final minutes of the first half. Defender Momodu Sluwar assisted Joshua Bennett in a late first half goal with minutes remaining The Chaps entered halftime with a confident late goal lead, and a huge momentum swing. “Coach (Kelly) just told us to maintain our composure.” Escobedo said. “We just had to keep playing good defense.” The Chaps defense executed several key stops as the second half began. Sluwar and King both had multiple key plays where they shut out Panther forwards, stopping their offensive attack. Possession was played
see ‘victory’ page 15
Forward Greg Efiom jukes past a Panther defender before he scores at last Saturday’s game.
Photos by Chris Johnson
Co-team captain Angel Escobedo hugs the Regional Trophy.
Coach Kelly is awarded “Coach of the Tournament”
Women’s Soccer crowned Champions Lady Chaps advance to Nationals By Josh Tolentino Sports Editor
Midfielder Kierstyn Harrington blasts the ball at last Saturday’s Regional Championship final.
Photos by Chris Johnson
Team captain Kierstyn Harrington celebrates with the team.
Midfielder Dzemila Ferizi attemps a shot on goal.
Hawk defenders, Harrington snuck the ball past the Hawk goalkeeper, beating her to the right side. Harrington’s goal put the Chaps on the board early 1-0. Just a few minutes later, the Lady Chaps were on the attack again. Harrington weaved through three Hawk defenders and found herself one on one against the Hawk goalkeeper. Harrington blasted the ball to the top left corner of the goal to put the Chaps up 2-0 in the 22nd minute. The Lady Chaps continued to dominate possession of the ball, passing back and forth dismantling the Hawk defense. With just four minutes left in the first half, the Lady Chaps struck again. Forward Margret Lindberg played a perfect ball to midfielder Catherine Elliott. Elliott struck the ball to the right side of the goalkeeper to score her second goal of the year and to increase the Chaps lead 3-0. “It feels great to score,” Elliott said. “Jorgie (Lindberg) set me up with a great ball
The Women’s Soccer team was crowned Region IV Champions last Saturday after defeating Harper College 5-3 in the Regional Championship Final. The Lady Chaps played a high tempo game led by a strong offensive attack. After being suspended two games for fighting, defender Catherine Scally and midfielder and team captain Kierstyn Harrington rejoined the team in their most important game of the year. Harrington proved to be the difference in the win after sparking the team with her presence. “We’re happy that they were back,” Forward Ashley Honoroe said. “The past is the past and they really helped a lot with subs and getting rest.” The Lady Chaps came out storming the Hawks with a harsh offensive attack. Harrington’s relentless attack resulted in a hat trick, which lifted her team to victory. Harrington’s first goal came just 10 minutes into the game. see ‘regional champs’ page 16 After juking past several
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Photo by Chris Johnson
Photo by Chris Johnson
Midfielder Angel Escobedo attemps to avoid a Morton defender in the Regional Championship.
‘victory’ from page 17 mainly in the middle of the field throughout the second half. As the clock ticked down, both teams picked up their intensity, playing a more physical game as time winded down. In a span of five minutes, three Panthers were cautioned for rough play. King was issued a yellow card for a reckless tackle with 30 minutes left in the game. “Play picked up as the time went down,” King said. “They played more physical, but that’s our game.” With just one minute left in the game, the Panthers, desperate for a goal, blasted the ball past Castanon’s fingertips. The Panther goal trimmed the Chaps lead to 3-2 with less than a minute to go. Several key tackles were made in the final seconds to put an end to the Morton attack, and to secure the Chaps Championship victory. As the final seconds ticked down, the Chaps bench, fans, and parents rose to their feet counting down the time. When the scoreboard showed the final time, the Chaps celebrated with joy mobbing Castanon. The team chanted in one voice “DuPage, DuPage, DuPage!” in celebration of the victory. “This feels amazing,” Midfielder Robert Gunderson said. “We’re champions but now we have to prepare for
“We’re Region Champions, This is just another step, now we’ll practice for the District Championship.” GREG EFIOM CHAPS FORWARD
District.” “Coach (Kelly) always told us that we were the best,” Forward Greg Efiom said. “This is just another step, now we’ll practice for next Saturday.” Head Coach Jim Kelly was awarded NJCAA Division I Region IV Coach of the Tournament after coaching his team through the Championship. The award adds to Kelly’s already long line of accomplishments. Coach Kelly plans on honoring assistant coach William Fajkus with the award. Fajkus has stepped in
Kelly’s role for the majority of the season in Kelly’s absence due to his sickness. With the win, the Chaps have extended their overall record to 19-2 on the year. The NJCAA Division I Region IV Champion Chaps, battle Iowa Western tomorrow 12 p.m. in the District Championship. If the Chaps are successful against the Iowa Western Reivers they travel to Phoenix, AZ for Nationals on Nov. 17 – Nov. 20.
Name: Catherine Elliott Sport: Soccer Major: Publishing Year: Freshman Age: 18 Position: Defender
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Q: Who inspires you? A: My brother Q: What do you do in your free time?
Q: What is your favorite thing about soccer?
A: Hang out with the team and listening to music
A: Running, I enjoy getting a breeze.
Q: Any advice for soccer players?
Q: What is your least favorite thing about soccer?
A: Never give up and always keep playing
A: Watching from the bench, I like being out helping the team. Q: Favorite Pre-game meal? A: I always eat lots and lots and lots of pasta.
Q: What are your plans after COD? A: Transfer to a University and play there Q: Favorite pro athlete? A: Duncan Keith
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‘Regional Champs’ from page 14 and luckily I beat their goalie.” Ending the first half with huge momentum and a late goal, the Lady Chaps entered halftime with a confident 3-0 lead. The team found themselves just 45 minutes away from what they’ve been aiming for all season long. After halftime, the Lady Chaps assured they would come out strong. As the second half began, the Lady Chaps were back on the attack. Two minutes into the second half, Elliott assisted Harrington with a pass inside the box. Harrington tapped the ball past the keeper to secure herself with a hat trick and to put the Chaps up 4-0. The Hawks beat Lady Chap’s goalkeeper Katherine McEvoy, sneaking the ball between her legs to put the Hawks on the board 4-1 in the 58th minute. After giving up a goal, the Lady Chaps attacked Harper yet again. midfielder Dzmeila Ferizi beat the Hawk goalkeeper to the left side to increase the Lady Chaps lead 5-1 with 25 minutes left to play. The Lady Chaps gave up two late Harper goals in the last ten minutes, resulting in a final score of 5-3. As the remaining seconds on the scoreboard ticked down, loyal fans and parents counted down the final seconds of what has been a long season. When the buzzer rang, the Lady Chaps rejoiced, running to McEvoy and jumping on top of her. “It’s been a long season.” Defender Isabelle Parrilli said. “We’ve gotten through everything together and it’s paid off.” “This feels amazing!” Lindberg said. “We’re great, we’re
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Forward Margret Lindberg battles for possession of the ball. awesome, and we’re going to New York!” Following the victory, individual awards and team trophies were distributed. COD Defenders Isabelle Parrilli, Roxanne Correa, Midfielders Dzemilla Ferizi, Marlene Nevarez, Kierstyn Harrington, and Forward Margret Lindberg were all named to the “All-NJCAA Region IV First Team” for their outstanding performances throughout the season. Harrington finishes the season with a team leading 69 points, 30 goals, and 9 assists. Head Coach William Fajkus was also awarded “NJCAA Region IV Coach of the Tournament” after coaching his team to the Championship
victory. “We came out strong,” Fajkus said. “I’m happy with the victory.” The team will travel to Dryden, NY this week to compete at the National Tournament. The Lady Chaps battle Rochester Community & Technical College in their first game. The Chaps lost to Rochester in the regular season 1-5. The Lady Chaps look to avenge their loss at Nationals. The Lady Chaps cap off an amazing year with a 12-6 overall record, several All NJCAA Region IV First Team players, the Coach of the Tournament, and the title of 2011 NJCAA Region IV Champions.
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