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What is your ideal holiday vacation? “Seeing the lights, seeing the sights in good ole Downtown Chicago,” JON WARD
“Going to the Bahamas to climb Mount everest and when i get to the top, i’m going to play Super Meat Boy with Scott McKeever,” STEVEN CZERNEK
“Going to my cousin’s wedding in the Philippines to celebrate the holiday,” RICHELLE COLLAMAR
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“Going to Boise idaho to visit cousins for the holiday,”
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Buildings magazine awards ‘ABBY’ to BiC, SSC renovations JORDIN GIGNAC
The BIC won one of the three grand prize ABBY (America’s Best Buildings of the Year) Awards and was featured on the October 2012 cover of Buildings magazine for innovative renovations and modernization. Buildings magazine goes out to over 73,000 facilities across the nation and its’ readers look for the latest ideas on building the publication. For the BIC to win an ABBY that means that it has shown outstanding criteria in architecture and readers want to know about the building. The ABBY Awards are announced monthgrand prizewinners and eight merit winners out of thousands and thousands of submissions that highlight great works of architecture. In the October issue, Buildings magazine had
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Building in Colorado recognized as grand prizewinners and out of those three the BIC ranked number one, placing it’s image on the front cover. The BIC was renovated in 2009 because the old ABBY
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STREET, PARKING LOTS CLOSED WHEN WHERE The parking lots College 5 and Fawell C and a portion of Tallgrass Road (from Prairie Drive to Artists Drive)
WHY The parking lots construction staging area for the SRC large air handling equipment.
WHERE All areas of the north side of the
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WHERE The Pace Bus stops along Tallgrass Road and
WHY closing of Tallgrass Road and Scholars Drive.
WHEN WHY Due to the piking of the crane on the SRC. WHAT SRC
WHEN through Jan. 3. WHAT hooked up through the ceiling for construction uses.
directed to Fawell Blvd.
Family: Married to Julie Oscar with three children Hobbies: Playing music a way of life.” Favorites: Color: Brown Film: Music: “What day of the week is it?” Travel: Wants to go to Australia Future: “I just want to that I can doing it.”
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For WDCB Jazz Radio Host Bruce Oscar, life has been pretty musically in tune. Since age four, Oscar has had an itch to play music. “I am very blessed,” Oscar said. “Music has been
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my whole life.” Oscar said that he’s always been around music growing up because his parents would have music playing around the house. Oscar’s parents then noticed his enjoyment in music and signed him up for classical piano lessons
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at age seven. According to Oscar, he had several music teachers and one very special mentor. “I studied classical music and had a wonderful teacher,” Oscar said. “I was maybe eight years old when I found her, or she found me.” Oscar said that when he would come in and play piano with his teacher, she always told him that he was not playing the right way. “’I used to come in and play and then she said ‘You know that’s not the way it’s written’ then I said, ‘I know’ and she said, ‘Then why you playin’ that way?’ I said, ‘Cause it sounds better that way’ she said ‘You can’t change the music’ I said ‘But it sounds better’ so that’s when she realized ‘Well you’re not going to be a classical player’ so she taught me how to be an entertainer.” Oscar then began his musical journey landing a part in a band at age eleven, which was his group.
When Oscar was in high school he played in several groups and then went on to the military to serve in the Navy band. Coming out of the military, Oscar went to Columbia College in Chicago to study radio. “As far as why I’m here [at WDCB], I never thought about having a career in radio,” Oscar said. “I went to Columbia College to study radio because I thought commercials would be nice [and]
I got some work through that.” Oscar said that it was his wife that encouraged him to apply for a job at WDCB and because of her he enjoys his what he does. “I’m content and more than happy doing what I do and being who I am,” Oscar said. Oscar is on air weekly in the afternoons in the OCC at the WDCB radio station.
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building structure did not lifestyle. The renovation was taken out of the funds from the 2002 capital referendum and was completed the summer of 2012. The building was designed and submitted to the magazine by Loebl Schlossman and Hackl, with construction completed by M.A. Mortenson Company and KJWW. The ABBY award entails a plaque, press releases, logos, templates and E-new exposure along with earning distinction. The BIC has served as a place for students to recognize as a “front door” to
Police
RepoRts TUESDAY, NOV. 13
ACCIDENT A student was backing out of parking lot Fawell A at 4 p.m. Tuesday. another student driving past her car when she was backing out. The second student said that she saw the student backing out but had no time to react. Both vehicles have damage. damage to her tire and the second student had damage to her passenger side and rear bumper. There were no injuries reported.
a home-like environment with Starbucks, lounging student’s needs that are centralized in one area.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
ACCIDENT Two students were in their cars getting ready to leave campus on Wednesday afternoon. Both students were parked across from each other and backed out at the same time. In doing so, the two students hit each other. Police reported that there were no injuries.
ACCIDENT A student was beginning to pull into a parking spot in college lot 3D Wednesday afternoon when she hit the car parked next to her. She called police to make a report and they noticed damage to the victim’s vehicle.
Police saw damages to the victim’s rear passen-
es on the rim and side panel. The student that hit the parked car had minor damage and paint transfer visible. Police reported that there were no injuries and no citations.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15
HIT AND RUN A student was leaving campus when he noticed damage to his vehicle Thursday at 1:10 pm. The student said that he went to his car in parking lot Fawell C and saw damage to his rear bumper driver’s side and several scratches. The only evidence left that police noticed was
red paint transfer on the student’s car. Police have no further information on who hit the student’s car.
DELAYED INCIDENT A student was printing out papers in the library located in the SRC Wednesday morning. The student left the library shortly after to his class in the HSC. When he got to class, he realized that he didn’t have his wallet. The student had his Illinois ID car, $7 and two debits cards. day later and told the student to contact his bank to shut down the cards. Police have nothing further on this case.
FRIDAY, NOV. 16
ACCIDENT A student was backing out of parking lot College 3D on Friday. The student did not see the car driving past as he was pulling out of the parking spot. The student hit the car driving past and damaged their car. The victim had damage to his front bumper and the driver backing out had scratches on his rear bumper. Police reported no injuries.
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COURIER POLICY The Courier is published every Friday when classes are in session during the Fall and Spring Semesand last Friday of each Semester and the week of and the week after Spring Break as a public forum with content chosen by student editors. One copy free, additional copies available on request. Views expressed in editorials represent opinions of the majority of the Editorial Board, made up of all the Courier editors. The Courier does not knowingly accept advertisement that discriminate on the basis of sex, creed, religion, color, handicapped status, veteran or sexual orientation, nor does it knowingly print ads that violate any local, state or federal laws. The Courier encourages all students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members to voice their opinions on all the topics concerning them both in and out of school. Writers can express their views in a letter to Letters to the Editor. All correspondence and letters for publication must be typed and signed with the author’s daytime phone number. The editor-in-chief may withhold the author’s name on request. Deliver all correspondence to BIC 3401 between regular
Fall semester recapped, look to the future As the year comes to an end, it’s often a good time to look back
happened, and see where that will steer the future. The year began with the initiation of a campus-wide tobacco ban that sparked much controversy. However, through coordination of the college and the willingness of the student body and college patrons, the once heated topic of the tobacco ban has died down and became a non-issue for most. The continued construction on campus raised some obstacles, but once everyone settled in and parking issues began to ease, the benseating for students and increased carpet aid in adding comfort for the
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student body during their time at the college. Through recent construction projects, the Berg Instructional Center was able to win an ABBY Award from Buildings magazine, the Homeland Education Center clinched a “Midwest’s Best Projects” award for 2012 from the Engineering News-Record. Through renovations, the Seaton Computing Center is getting updated to feature better tools for learning in this changing technology-centered sociof students compared to the original design. The Library will get updates to make it more conducive to a learning environment that works with the college and its’ students with more open
spaces, better lighting and improved resources. Despite early talks of a possible end to the football program at the college, the Chaps powered through and
more food items to meet differing food needs of those on campus. Although there have
team a national rank of 15th and a spot in the Graphic Edge Bowl. The team has had it’s best two consecutive seasons with 15 total wins since 1995-1996 when they won 19 total games. Through Town Hall forums including members of the administration and respective departments, students were able to voice opinions concerning the college. Because of these talks, changes are being implemented based on student feedback as is shown through the addition of
the college works together and cooperates for a common cause, we are able to achieve greatness and the achievements stand for that. As this year comes to an end, and next year and a new Spring semester arise, remember to keep in mind the success that was able to occur through cooperation. Construction will continue, renovations will occur, parking complaints will rise and disagreements will happen, but as long as the good of the institution is kept in mind, the future will be more successful than the past.
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OPINION Not all counselors are created equal
SLC helps with new food options
is my last year at the college. I was lucky enough to work with Counselor and Professor Michael Duggan since 2008. Although I didn’t start at College of DuPage until 2011, when I did decide to begin college, I sought out Michael Duggan because I remembered how knowledgeable and helpful he was when I talked with him in 2008. Now that I’m getting ready to graduate in the Spring, I have Michael Duggan to thank because he has worked with me these past two years. I also had the privilege of having him as an instructor for his Career Development class
This semester Student Leadership Council has had several successful Town Hall meetings. We host Town Hall meetings to provide an open forum for students to have a dialogue with different groups at the college about issues concerning the students. This semester we hosted Pizza with the President, a chance for students to sit down with President Brueder and freely talk about any concerns or questions they had about the college. Also in attendance were Vice President Joe Collins as well as Dean of Students Sue Martin. We also held a Town Hall covering Financial Aid, allowing students to help get the facts straight when it came to how their aid was being handled. Finally we held a meeting concerning the food that is available on campus. Concerns ranging from health, ethics, and religious needs were raised by attendees. I am happy to say that as a direct result from this meeting, starting on November 28th, Sodexo will begin providing several Halal and vegan/vegetarian meal options. We at SLC would like to thank Lynn Konicek, General Manager of Sodexo and Lori Carter, District Manager for so expediently taking the concerns of students and making accommodations where they were needed. We are looking forward to another set of Town Halls in the Spring and are always looking for issues that students want addressed on campus.
This letter is regarding the article that was written regarding what the student’s stated regard-
He was one of the best teachers I’ve ever had and I’ll miss him dearly when I graduate from the college. Whenever I have any issues or need to talk about anything, he is always there for me. He has spent many hours with me going over classes, encouraging me about schoolwork and lending a listening ear when I need to vent about my stress. He always carves time out in his busy schedule to talk to me. I’ve had some trouble with certain people and instructors at the college and he has always been there supporting me asking me questions on what I wanted to do about those situations and how he could help. I have been lucky to have had him as a mentor and counselor. Yes, I have had some trouble in
the past with other counselors when I’ve had to see other counselors when Michael wasn’t available. Not every counselor is the same and not everyone knows the same stuff. When I had trouble with others I would just say to myself “I’ll wait for Michael and make sure I make appointments with him and him only.” Because I’ve had the same counselor and he’s been great, I’ve had great success with the counseling department. Advice I would give to students would be to keep the same counselor, make appointments ahead of time and ask for Michael Duggan to be their counselor. He’s the best there is. Warm regards, Ginny Pappaianou
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FEATURES
The Real Meaning of the Holidays Philosophy professor brings in CCIP student to celebrate Thanksgiving ROSALIE DEASTIS FEATURES EDITOR
COD’s Community College Initiative Program, sponsored by the US Department of State, gives international students the opportunity to study at the college and further develop their education, leadership, and professional skills while becoming familiar with the English language. For one year these students take a full set of courses. The 12 CCIP students at COD this year are from Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Pakistan and South Africa and are studying applied engineering, business, computer information technology, architecture/ building technology and MPTV. This year, CCIP asked staff members if any of them would like to volunteer to be a “social host” for one of the students, which means they would commit to one or two days of contact with the student each month, which might include a home-cooked meal, a local outing or an invitation to a
holiday or family celebration. Philosophy and religious studies teacher for seven years now, John Santiago decided he would reach out and be a social host. “It’s a great way to provide a connection for them to the holidays and give them a deeper sense of life here,” commented Santiago, who has his Ph.D. in philosophy from UIC. Santiago was happy to become friends with 22 year-old international student, Tshediso Berries who arrived in Illinois on Aug. 2 from Free State, South Africa. Berries earned his scholarship to study at COD during his FET College in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, a college similar to a community college. Within the next two years, he will earn his Bachelor’s degree in engineering. He is currently enrolled in a heavy load of courses including Building Material, Construction Methods, and Entrepreneurship. “One of my biggest dreams is to have my own construc-
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN SANTIAGO
The Santiagos welcomed the Berries into their home for Thanksgiving.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TSHEDISO BERRIES
Tshediso admired the buildings in Chicago, as he is passionate about engineering. tion business and contribute to the economic development of South Africa,” said Berries when asked on where he sees himself in the future. Thanksgiving with the Santiago family last week and was in awe of all of the delicious, traditional Thanksgiving foods. “The food was amazing! I’ve never been so stuffed.” He also really admired the sense of family he felt with the Santiagos and appreciated the family values they projected. “I learned that Thanksgiving is a holiday where American families celebrate what they have and live in the moment,” added Berries. “I was overwhelmed with all of the generosity and kindness.” Berries is living in an apartment near the college with three other boys from CCIP. During their free time they like to play soccer together and watch movies. They’ve also attended concerts, plays, visited Navy Pier,
and went to a corn maze for Halloween. He also mentioned how all 12 of the CCIP students are a very close group of people. There are a few things about America that stand out to Berries. “Where I’m from, only people with decent jobs own cars and there is usually one per family. Here, it seems that every member of the family has there own car,” explained Berries. “In my town everyone gets around by bicycle.” The city was exceptionally special to visit for Berries, because he is passionate about engineering and what he’s studying. Overall, America is much better than he expected and he is looking forward to spending Christmas with the Santiagos along with other family gatherings. Santiago is very much into race car driving so the two are excited to go to a race track together sometime soon.
From Syria to Glen Ellyn: ROSALIE DEASTIS FEATURES EDITOR
Osama Ai Hamwi’s story isn’t your typical student’s story. Most grew up in a surrounding town of the college with a normal American family life and schooling. On Sept. 26, 1991, Osama was born in Damascus, Syria where he grew up with his three sisters and brother. He played soccer as a child and went to a high school
where students take over ten subjects a semester. Where Osama comes from, the educational system determines your career/major for you. Basically, the scores you earn your future. Ai Hamwi believed he had more potential than these tests proved, so he decided to come to the United States for his senior year of high school. He went to Hinsdale South where his hard work lead him
to a 4.7 GPA. This gave him the tools he needed to pursue a dentistry career back in Syria. So in 2009, he had graduated high school and went on to the International University of Science and Technology, which was around 45 minutes away from his home in Syria. Within two years though, the Syrian civil war currently going on had escalated and Ai Hamwi’s parents encouraged him to return to the states to continue
his studies. On Sept. 10 of this year, he moved in with his sister in Willowbrook to attend COD. “My counselor from Hinsdale South told me that this college would be a great choice for me to get my career started,” commented Ai Hamwi. Osama is now taking Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, and grammar classes. He plans on visiting UIC, Benedictine, Loyola, and many other schools to decide where
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Osama Ai Hamwi and his siblings moved to America from Syria (above) when the Syrian civil war escalated. He hopes to pursue a career in dentistry and take advantage of every opportunity his move will bring him. Ai Hamwi is also interested in possibly going into biology or chemistry.
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Arts&EntErtainmEnt
PLR publication party
Student-run Prairie Light Review to host party in celebration of new issue of magazine some incredible material.” Over one hundred pieces were submitted and the top rated ones were the ones that made the magazine. This event is a celebration of the different styles of literature, including, poetry, short stories, art work, photos, etc.
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STAFF CORRESPONDENT
The Prairie Light Review (PLR) is an award-winning student-run literary arts magazine. To join, registration in English 2210 is required. For the spring 2013 semester, English 2210 will be held on Wednesdays from 3-4:50 P.M. in Student Services Center 3251. Students are encouraged to sign up for the class to learn about the reviewing, analyzing, and publishing process. As far as the process for choosing submissions goes, the editor-in-chief has the task of removing names from submissions so that all reviews are blind and unbiased. As a group, everyone discusses each submission and casts votes. Wednesday Dec. 5 from 6-8 P.M. in the SSC 3245 will be a party held in celebration of the submissions and release of the magazine.
Photo by London Summers
Prairie Light Review is a student-run literary magazine. The staff is hosting a party open to the public and published artists and writers. Two publication parties are held each year, at the end of the fall and spring semesters to debut the latest issue. All of the publication parties are open to the public and published artists and writers are encouraged to attend. The party features an open mic, which is avail-
able to all party attendees. Guests can sign up to participate ahead of time by sending a message to the Facebook page: facebook.com/plrmagazine or they can sign up when they arrive at the party. Additionally, the party will feature a silent auction, promotional tables for local businesses and
clubs, and refreshments. “I would like to personally encourage students and people of the community to join in at the party and continue to keep submitting to keep the magazine alive,” PLR member Adam Chalifoux said. “Wheaton North High School’s advanced photography students submitted
be sent out to the publisher and released all over the school for free; there will be a display in front of the library. Chalifoux described different ideas of what to expect such as black and white artwork. He is excited to see the reactions of the student body. According to Prairie Light Review Marketing Editor Allison Anderson, the submission deadline for the spring 2013 issue is Feb. 6, 2013. Submissions for the spring are now being accepted online or in person. To submit online, visit the website prairielightreview.org. To submit in person, drop your work
COD alumna showcases art exhibit at Wings Gallery COURTNEY CLARK
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The Wings Gallery is featuring Ashly Metcalf’s exhibit through Dec. 13. Metcalf, a COD grad, mainly uses yarn to create sculptures. She utilizes linear lines and space to form patterns and webs. She also owned a
store before it burned down. This prompted her to move her business online and she now runs a website and a store on Etsy.com. She calls her store “LeafLee’s Little Sweat Shop” and sells jewelry, clothing, and accessories, which feature unique
and unexpected crochet and knit designs. The Wings Student Art Gallery is located in the Student Services Center, Room 2210. The gallery is open noon to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Photos by London Summers
Left: Wings Gallery features new yarn installations. Above: Artist Ashly Metcalf talks to patrons at the opening reception of her exhibition
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CONCERT WATCH
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Carrie Underwood
December 12
7:30pm
United Center Country
Japandroids
December 13
9:00pm
Metro
Sufjan Stevens
GENRE
Rock
December 15
8:30pm
Metro
Indie twist on holiday music
The Killers
December 21
8:00pm
UIC Pavillion
Alternative rock
Talib Kweli
December 21
9:00pm
The Mid
Hip-hop
10:00pm
Metro
Electronic
Flosstradamus December 22
Foxy Shazam December 30
8:00pm
Bottom Lounge
Glam rock
December 31
9:00pm
Aragon Ballroom
Electronic
Big Gigantic
Where Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church 149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst When Sunday, December 02, 2012, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Tickets: $16 adult/14 senior/6 youth (general admission) For more information,
Percussion Ensemble Where Turner Conference Center, SRC Room 2000 When Wednesday, December 05, 2012 starting at 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Tickets: $4 (general admission). Tickets are available through the 942-4000 or online.
Guitar Ensemble
at (630) 942-4000, or purchase tickets online.
Where Turner Conference Center, SRC Room 2000 When Thursday, December 06, 2012 starting at 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tickets: Free
Chamber Orchestra Where Turner Conference Center, SRC Room 2000 When Tuesday, December 04, 2012, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Tickets: $4 (general admission). Tickets are available through the
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble
Where Turner Conference Center, SRC Room 2000 When Friday, December 07, 2012 starting at 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tickets: $4 (general admission). Tickets are available through the MAC
942-4000 or online
Small Group Jazz Ensemble
Where Turner Conference Center, SRC Room 2000 When Tuesday, December 04, 2012, 12:00PM - 2:30 PM Tickets: Free
942-4000 or online.
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SPORTS
Lady Chaps swept up by Cyclones AUSTIN SLOTT
SPORTS EDITOR
The Lady Chaparrals played a hard fought game against the Moraine Valley Cyclones Tuesday night, but fell just short, losing 57-55. The 7 ranked Chaps were coming off of a 61-52 victory and had won four The team was clearly looking to keep the early season momentum going. The game started out shaky for the Chaps as the Cyclones quickly jumped out in front with an 11-3 lead. The Chaps’ offense time gaining any offensive rhythm with many goals and turnovers. The Cyclones continued their early dominance and extended their lead to 14, half. Down 22-8, the Lady Chaps did not get rattled and the team began an impressive comeback sparked by the offensive play of guard Sarah Lang. Lang knocked in two shots from downtown and had a clean assist to center Melissa Niggins who under the hoop. The Cyclones started
getting sloppy with the ball themselves and the Chaps made sure to capitalize on the turnovers. The team went on a 13-0 run to bring the game within one with four half. Moraine Valley was able to end their scoreless streak and maintain their lead, 26-25, as the buzzer sounded, but the Lady Chaps ended the half on a strong 17-4 run. In the second half of play, the Lady Chaps were not able to continue where they left off in the Both teams’ offenses were slowed down, each going on numerous scoring droughts. Even though this meant the score stayed close, it also meant that the Lady Chaps struggled to get ahead in the game. As the clock ticked down Cyclones took a four point lead with 30 seconds to play. Chaps forward Donna Koerber banked in a jumper with 17 seconds to go, making the score 54-52. The team’s defense had to foul and after the Cyclones hit both their free throws, Chaps soph-
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Photos by London Summers
3 keys to Tuesday night’s game
FREE THROW SHOOTING: Coach Cotton has
TURNOVERS: The Lady Chaps were able to
throw shooting all season, but the Lady Chaps but needed to do a better job of minimizing their own sloppy plays. again struggled from the line.
OFFENSIVE SURGES: The Chaps looked their best when the team went on a 17-4 run to
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Winter 2012 Sports Schedule
NOVEMBER Tue., 6 at McHenry L 62-66 Thu., 8 ELGIN W 65-50 Sat., 10 OAKTON W 65-51 Thu., 15 at Kishwaukee L 52-75 Sat., 17 OLIVE HARVEY W 78-73 Tue., 20 WAUBONSEE L 52-54 Wed., 28 at Benedictine JV 7:00pm Fri., 30 DUPAGE TOURNEY 6 & 8pm (Sauk Valley, Daley, St. Francis JV) DECEMBER Sat., 1 DuPAGE TOURNEY Consolation 1:00pm Championship 3:00pm Tue., 4 at Morton 7:00pm Sat., 8 at Prairie State 3:00pm Tue., 11 ROBERT MORRIS JV 7:00pm Fri., 14 William R Bear Classic tba at Highland Community College Sat., 15 William R Bear Classic tba at Highland Community College JANUARY Sat., 5 at Lake County 3:00pm Sat., 9 at Milwaukee Tech 7:00pm Sat., 12 WRIGHT 7:00pm Wed., 16 ROCK VALLEY 7:00pm Sat., 19 HARPER 7:00pm Wed., 23 TRITON 7:00pm
Sat., 26 at Madison 7:00pm Wed., 30 at Joliet 7:00pm FEBRUARY Sat., 2 MILWAUKEE TECH 7:00pm Wed., 6 at Wright 7:00pm Sat., 9 at Rock Valley 7:00pm Wed., 13 at Harper 7:00pm Sat., 16 at Triton 7:00pm Wed., 20 MADISON 7:00pm Sat., 23 JOLIET 7:00pm Wed., 27 Region IV Tournament at Harper tba MARCH Sat., 2 Region IV Tournament Semi-final T Harper tba Sun., 3 Region IV Tournament Championship at Harper tba Thu., 14- NJCAA Division III Sat., 16 National Tournament at Sullivan Community College Loch Sheldrake, NY tba
NOVEMBER Tue., 6 at McHenry W 66-47 Thu., 8 ELGIN L 55-49 Sat., 10 OAKTON W 72-35 Tue., 13 at Malcolm X W 58-54 Thu., 15 at Kishwaukee L 57-66 Sat., 17 OLIVE HARVEY W 96- 45 Tue., 20 WAUBONSEE W 61-52 Tue., 27 MORAINE VALLEY L 55-57 Fri., 30 at Kennedy-King 5:00pm DECEMBER Tue., 4 at Morton 5:00pm Sat., 8 at Prairie State 1:00pm Fri., 14 DuPAGE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT DuPage Elmhurst JV 3:00pm Malcolm X Robert Morris JV 5:00pm Sat., 15 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Consolation 1:00pm Championship 3:00pm JANUARY Sat., 5 at Lake County 1:00pm Wed., 9 at Milwaukee Tech 6:00pm Sat., 12 WRIGHT 5:00pm Wed., 16 ROCK VALLEY 5:00pm Sat., 19 HARPER 5:00pm Wed., 23 TRITON 5:00pm Sat., 26 at Madison 5:00pm Wed., 30 at Joliet 5:00pm
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omore guard Jazmin Little drilled a clutch three-pointer with 3.7 seconds left on the clock. After a Chaparral foul, Moraine Valley headed to the line to shoot two very important free throws. Moraine Valley nailed off the rim and the Chaps Head Coach Cris Cotton immediately called timeshot with 1.4 seconds left in regulation. However, their destiny was sealed when the in-
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as time expired. The Lady Chaps were dealt a 57-55 loss.
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poor free throw shooting, hitting just 42 percent from the line in the second half. The Lady Chaps will now go on a three game road trip starting with Kennedy-King College Thursday Nov. 29.
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