The Courier - Orientation Issue 2016

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Find Your Way Around Campus How to pick a major Where to Eat on Campus Prepare to transfer & more!

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LEARNING COMMONS One-Stop Academic Support Center

A variety of academic support services are available for all College of DuPage students in one convenient location.

These services include drop-in and appointment-based assistance for: • Tutoring for online, classroom and hybrid courses • Help with Blackboard, myACCESS, and the Student Portal • COMPASS Placement Test preparation

Drop-in assistance in: • Math

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• Writing

• Speech

COMPASS Placement Test Preparation

Stop in our office or visit the Learning Commons website to find out about workshops, MyMathTest, and many other resources to help students prepare for their placement tests.

Online Assistance for Writing

For login information: cod.mywconline.com

“Ask a Peer Tutor” by email at bb.cod.edu Where to Find Us

The Learning Commons is located on the south side of the second floor in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2102.

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Index A B O UT C O D

ON THE COVER Flowers outside the Berg Instructional Center (BIC.) Curtosy of the COD News Bureau.

In Numbers, Campus Safety PAGE 5

ST U D E NT I N F O

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Student Life, Student Services PAGE 6

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

On-Campus Eats PAGE 13

Clubs and Organizations PAGE 17

What new students should know

Orientation Spring 2016 is a special publication produced by The Courier, College of DuPage’s student newspaper. Orientation prints at the start of each academic term, excluding the summer semester. Regular issues of The Courier print weekly starting Jan. 27, 2016.

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A NOTE FROM THE COURIER STAFF:

COD: A unique kind of institution A community college is a unique kind of institution that is often viewed as anything but one. There’s a stigma behind all

new student at COD, you’ve no doubt encountered this stigma and may even believe it yourself.

If so, you’re wrong.

community colleges, including College of DuPage. A stigma that they are lesser: lesser in athletics, lesser in student life, and lesser in academics. As a

It’s a tired yet true expression: your experience at this college will be what you make of it. We all know that what we put into something is what we get out

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of it. Because of that, we will not tell you to get involved. The truth is, some of you will and some of you won’t. To those that won’t, those words would sadly mean nothing, and to those that will, those words aren’t necessary.

However, we will say this: those that do get involved will soon learn that COD is in no way lesser.

There are over 80 clubs and organizations at COD. Main Campus houses a newly renovated PE Center, tennis courts, soccer fields and everything in between. Our teaching staff is dedicated and our classes are rigorous and challenging. If any school can break the community college stigma, it’s ours. And if any student can make the most

of their time here, it’s you.

There’s something to be said about a community college whose students have so much loyalty to it. For some, COD is the first step in their college career. For others, it’s a chance at another degree or a chance to achieve their dream job with the perfect 3+1 program. It’s an affordable, respectable and trustworthy chance at a higher education. It is, as stated on a wall in the SRC, the value of a lifetime.

What makes a community college a unique institution is the dedication from all fronts that go into making it the best it can be. Administration, staff, students and the community itself all play a vital, indispensable role in making our school the

reputable college it is known as.

Yes, we are a community college, but we prove the stigma wrong every day. We have so much to offer and so much to accomplish with our time here. We are College of DuPage, and we are great.

We wish you the most in your semesters here at the college. We encourage you to explore multiple avenues in both academics and extracurriculars. Take it from us, students who have put our minds to making the most of every hour of every day: you will only regret the opportunities you let pass you by at COD. - Courier Staff Members

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COD in Numbers

COD 13

Number of buildings on main campus, all recently constructed or renovated

CAMPUS WEATHER From snow to thunderstorms, spring can bring wild weather conditions.

Before you head out the door, visit the COD Meteorology Department’s campus weather website, weather.cod.edu/ campusweather. There, you’ll find the current weather conditions near Main Campus, including air temperatures and even a live rooftop shot from the BIC. The website also features local forecast information so you know what weather to expect in advance.

SPRING LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit cod.edu/library for a full schedule.

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Percentage of district 502 high school graduates who attend COD at some point in their lives

235,000 Number of books inside COD’s library

273

Size of COD’s main campus, in acres

53 v. 47

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Number of LEED-certified buildings on main campus

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Percent of COD students with a baccalaureate degree or higher

Percentage of female students versus percentage of male students (fall 2015)

Sources: Office of Research and Analytics, www.cod.edu

Campus Safety COD’s police department ensures the safety and security of students, staff and visitors. COD’s police headquarters is located in the Homeland Security Center at the corner of Fawell Blvd. and Lambert Rd. You can also reach police at the 24hour dispatch center, located between the Learning Commons and Starbucks in the Student Resource Center.

To contact COD police, call 630-942-2000 or send a text message to 67283. Using a cellphone, type in the phrase “CODTIP” along with details of your situation.

It’s highly recommended students sign up for emergency and weather closing alerts. Register your email address and cellphone number on www.gerrave. com/login/cod.

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Student Resources

Student Life

It’s not all studying and hard work at COD. The college’s Office of Student Life coordinates a variety of fun activities and engaging services for students. Located in SSC 1217, the office also oversees more than 80 student organizations and clubs on campus.

Student Life Services Student IDs: It’s highly recommended that all students have an ID. Your first ID is free. Replacement IDs are $5.

IDs don’t expire for 3 years.

Movie Ticket Discounts: You can purchase discounted movie tickets from the Student Life desk. There are no purchase limits and tickets never expire.

Lounge: Need a place to relax and have fun? Try the Student Life Lounge located in SSC 1200. You can play billiards, ping pong and video games with your friends here.

Student Organizations A student organization is an established group with their own office space on campus. Student activity fees help fund these organi-

zations. Currently, there are six organizations. Student Leadership Council (SLC) represents the student body on campus. The award-winning Forensics Speech Team competes in oral communication events. COD’s local chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society for two-year colleges, provides opportunities for academic scholars. Prairie Light Review, COD’s literary magazine, curates student expressions of poetry and art.

Alter Ego Productions coordinates entertainment events on campus. The Courier student newspaper, established in 1967, covers campus news and publishes weekly.

Student Clubs Student clubs cater to a variety of groups. They are catagorized into eight sanctions: cultural and ethnic, honors, social activities, academic and pre-professional, faith-based, literary and preforming arts, political and advocacy and service-oriented. Visit www.chaplife.cod. edu for a full list, or turn to page 17.

CHAP LIFE Find campus events and connect with student organizations and clubs with Chap Life, a one-stop station for COD Student Life.

Log on to www.chaplife.cod.edu.

Departments & Services Counseling and Advising The Counseling and Advising Center will help construct a plan to accomplish any and all academic goals.

Faculty counselors and program advisors will help with both career and degree related progress. Schedule a session at the Main Campus by calling (630) 942-2259, going to cod.edu/counseling or by visiting the counseling center in SSC 3200.

Career Services Get help writing a resume, develop interview techniques and learn a variety of skills to become more marketable and ensure career success. Career Services at the college will help with both short-term and longterm career goals. They also maintain an electronic job

board online with career information for students at collegecentral.com/dupage.

Career Services is located in SSC 3258 and can be reached at (630) 942-2230.

Access and Accommodations Students with disabilities can contact Access and Accommodations for support in their college career. The center is both voluntary and confidential. It is located in SSC 3249, or can be reached at (630) 942-2154.

Learning Commons

test preparation resources and assistance with Blackboard and MyAccess. Call the Learning Commons at (630) 942-3941.

Financial Aid The Office of Student Financial Assistance will help navigate the various ways to pay tuition at the college.

They can help bridge the gap between the student’s need for, and the availability of, different methods of financial aid. Visit them in SSC 2220 or call (630) 9422251 for more information.

Get help navigating coursework at the Glen Ellyn Learning Commons.

Located in SRC 2102, the commons services include assistance in specific subject areas, one-on-one tutoring,

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Choosing a major

The dreaded question. It makes itself known everywhere from first grade classrooms to family dinner tables; the question that has been planted in the back of your mind since childhood: “what do you want to be when you grow up?” A question that means and entails everything, it is as unavoidable as your decisions are interchangeable.

“The future” isn’t a term that is ever used lightly, always entailing some kind of doom-gloom of something unforeseen. Just because you don’t know what’s coming next doesn’t mean it has to be scary. Here are five tips that might make the process a little easier on you.

You can change your mind.

When you first pick a major, it’s likely not going to be your last time going through the process. You’re going to change, and your interests and dreams are going to change with you. Keep your mind open to new opportunities and old hobbies that could spark into a new career. Don’t let other opinions of the chooseone-and-persevere tactic get to you.

You can change your mind as many times as you want. The decision of what you want to be is exactly that: your choice.

Examine who you are and what you want.

more. Get to know yourself in terms of the future. Write it out like it was another person. Where would you want them to go?

Dabble.

A fun word and a fun action. Don’t just focus in once major your freshman and sophomore years. Try one or two or three! Expand what you know and what you want to know.

This leans back onto the first tip: the choice of where you want to go is yours, go test out as many paths as you want!

Research, research, research.

Where do you see yourself in five years? What kind of lifestyle do you want? Where do you want to go?

Where do you want to live? Ask yourself all of these questions and

Even just once it sounds exhausting, but seeing the market for potential careers, in two to four years isn’t a bad idea. Finding out what universities specialize in your chosen area of expertise you’re in will only benefit

you. Make sure you know what you’re going into before you transfer.

Don’t panic.

College is scary. The future is scary.

Chances are, you aren’t going to wake up one day and just know exactly what you want to do. It’s going to be something that you come into - something that could be just a hobby right now, or something you’ve set on the side. The day that you know, it might not feel like the worldly-connection, this-is-exactlywhere-I’m-meant to be feeling. It might just be you, doing something, and enjoying what you do. And that - that’s something to be happy about too.

- Bethany Berg

Top ten transfer choices for COD students As a community college, College of DuPage is only a stepping-stone in many student’s academic careers. Here’s a list of the top ten schools that COD students apply to when transferring elsewhere and what these schools require in a transfer application.

University of Illinois at Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Transfer requirements: 2.5 GPA Minimum credits: 24 Maximum credits: 60 Needed: College transcript Fall 2016 deadline: 3/31/2016 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Location: Champaign, IL Needed: Essay or personal statement, college and high school transcripts Fall 2016 deadline: 3/1/2016 Benedictine University Location: Lisle, IL Transfer requirements:

2.0 GPA Minimum credits: 20 Needed: College transcript, statement of good standing with previous institution Fall 2016 deadline: Rolling admissions, no deadline Elmhurst College Location: Elmhurst, IL Transfer requirements: 2.6 GPA Maximum credits: 64 Needed: College and high school transcripts, statement of good standing with previous institution Fall 2016 deadline: 8/1/2016 DePaul University Location: Chicago, IL Transfer requirements: 2.0 GPA Maximum credits: 66

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Needed: College transcript Fall 2016 deadline: 8/1/2016 North Central College Location: Naperville, IL Transfer requirements: 2.5 GPA Minimum credits: 27 Maximum credits: 60 Needed: College and high school transcripts Fall 2016 deadline: Rolling admissions, no deadline Northern Illinois University Location: DeKalb, IL Transfer requirements: 2.0 GPA Minimum credits: 34 Maximum credits: 66 Needed: College transcript, statement of good standing from previous institution

Fall 2016 deadline: 8/1/2016 Illinois State University Location: Normal, IL Transfer requirements: 2.0 GPA Minimum credits: 24 Maximum credits: 70 Needed: College transcript, statement of good standing from previous institution Fall 2016 deadline: 5/1/2016

Lewis University Location: Romeoville, IL Transfer requirements: 2.0 GPA Minimum credits: 12 Maximum credits: 72 Needed: College transcript Fall 2016 deadline: No set deadline, but anytime before 6/1/2016 is recommended - Maggie Curran

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University of Iowa Location: Iowa City, IA Transfer requirements: 2.5 GPA Minimum credits: 24 Maximum credits: 60 Needed: College and high school transcripts Fall 2016 deadline: 4/1/2016

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Talk with a counselor upon your arrival at COD. They can help you plan multiple semesters to insure on-time graduation and to meet requirements at other institutions.

Hold on to your syllabus.

Many colleges require an outline of each class when deciding if COD credits are equivalent to their own.

Keep a folder of information from each class with essays and assignments to prove you have met all requirements.

Use collegeboard.com to search individual colleges.

Under the “transfer” tab, you can see application requirements, average GPA and test scores of those accepted and the average transfer acceptance rate.

C A M P U S M A P >> College of DuPage Locations MAIN CAMPUS 425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137

CAROL STREAM CENTER 500 N. Kuhn Rd. Carol Stream, IL, 60188

WESTMONT CENTER 650 Pasquinelli Drive Westmont, IL, 60559

ADDISON CENTER 301 S. Swift Road Addison, IL, 60101

NAPERVILLE CENTER 1223 Rickert Drive Naperville, IL, 60540

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M AIN CAM P US

SCC

The Seaton Computing Center serves students with technologically advanced classrooms. Study space in the SCC is fully loaded with charging stations in every open seating area. Look on the wall near the building’s main entrance and you will find a little inspiration from Steve Jobs.

PE Center

Sports fields From tennis to cross-country, COD provides great sports fields for anyone interested in joining a team. Do you play a sport? Get involved!

Get physical at the PE Center! This recently renovated building hosts Chaparral Fitness, physical education classes and a swimming pool.

HSC

The Health and Science Center provides a combination of laboratory, classroom, office and instructional space. Highlights include the nursing wing, a full dental lab and a fully functioning “Sim Hospital,” which allows students pursuing a medical degree to apply what they have learned.

HTC

MAC

The McAninch Arts Center was first built in 1986 but has dramatically changed ever since. You can watch a variety of performances, from student concerts to famous acts, in the Belushi Performance Hall. You'll also find art and music classes in this building.

Map courtesy of College of DuPage

CHC Campus Shuttle This service provides free transportation between east and west campus Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It makes stops at lot 6.

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The Homeland Security Training Center, located behind the Homeland Security Education Center, is the newly built phase II of College of DuPage’s Homeland Security Training Institute. The building includes a firing range for live action simulations, an electronic scenario simulator and a call center training room.

The Culinary and Hospitality Center, located next to the MAC, offers culinary classes as well as hospitality courses like hotel management training. The building also houses the student-run Wheat Café, a boutique hotel, Inn at Water’s Edge, and a full restaurant kitchen lab space.

BIC

The Berg Instructional Center was completed in 1974 and renovated in 2011. The center houses labs, workshops, faculty and departmental offices, conference areas and classrooms. It is named after the first president of College of DuPage.

SSC + SRC The Student Services Center and Student Resource Center are two interconnected buildings that act as the campus “living room.” In the SSC, you’ll find student departments, student life activities and of course, Starbucks. The SRC houses the library, learning commons, cafeteria and the Turner Conference Center.

HEC

The Homeland Security Education Center serves as a state-of-the-art facility for students of the criminal justice program and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. The COD police headquarters are also housed here.

TEC

Completed in 2009, the Technical Education Center is home to many programs including architecture, horticulture, automotive technology, manufacturing technology and more.

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MAP COURTESY OF COD.EDU

TECH TIP Need to find a specific classroom? Use Google Maps to zoom in on College of DuPage. You will find a detailed map of each building’s interior.

You can also download COD’s official mobile application, “Chap App.” The app has the same Google Maps features, and also includes your class schedule, campus updates and more. “Chap App” is available for iPhone and Android devices.

Screenshot of College of DuPage via Google Maps.

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ST U D E NT INFO

On-Campus Eats Looking for a meal or snack in-between classes? College of DuPage has got you covered. Between on-thego snacks and a fully stocked cafeteria, you can find something to suit each and every craving. See below for a guide to COD’s best eats.

Starbucks

Location: Second floor, SSC near Financial Aid Office and U.S. Bank.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. 9 p.m.

Friday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Closed weekends

Vending Machines Location: Scattered throughout campus.

Hours: Accessible during on-campus hours.

Einstein Bros Bagels Location: First floor, MAC by the BIC tunnel.

Hours: Monday-Friday 5 a.m.

-5 p.m.

Saturday- 6 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sunday- 6 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Cafeteria

Location: First floor, SRC. Hours: Varries by vender.

Besides lattes and cappuccinos, Starbucks offers a surprisingly wide array of snacks and treats. The coffee chain’s Boulange bakery items cater to every sweet-tooth, but the shop also sells savory squares and sandwiches. Starbucks also has on-the-go snacks if you’re in a hurry. Be warned: Starbucks can be found with a long line during peak campus hours. Prepare to offer up a good chunk of time to your

In the last few semesters, COD has launched “Go Slow Woah” vending machines around campus. Levels in the machine are broken up into green, for healthy options, yellow, for moderately good for you treats, and red for, WOAH! Think about what you’re buying! If the pressure of the colors is too much for you, you can find a few vintage machines around campus, free of the pressure to choose wisely.

From chocolate chip to poppyseed, Einstein has your favorite bagel flavor ready to be warmed up. Bagels aren’t the only popular eats at Einsteins. Students can grab salads and sandwiches to go along with a surprising amount of bakery items and specialty drinks.

The cafeteria hosts several fast food chains at competitive pricing. Chick-fil-A Express, which opened in 2014, offers a scaleddown sampling of the chicken eatery’s full menu. They serve their classic fried chicken sandwiches with waffle fries, but also offer breakfast options and salads. Eat fresh at Subway with subs and flatbread sandwiches. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, try Wholly Habaneros. Enchiladas, burritos, tacos and more are all on the menu. Eatery 425 offers made-to-order sandwiches and other lunchtime treats.

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At The MAC

Spring shows on the COD stage

Hooking up with Second City Feb. 16 VIP tables: $46 Section A: $36 Section B: $32 The famous comedy group Second City will come to the MAC once again, this time with a Valentine’s Day twist. With a rich history of breeding some of the most iconic comics of our time, like Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell and Tina Fey, this night of awkward romance will make for a date night you will not forget. Chocolate and a champagne toast with the cast is included with each ticket.

New Philharmonic: Dueling Pianos April 16 and 17 All tickets: $49 Award-winning pianists Winston Choi and Marta Aznavoorian will work together and go head to head, performing complementary on two pianos. The piece “Mahler’s Fourth Symphony” is the night’s main event, in conjunction with soprano Pamela Hitchman singing “Das himmlische Leben.” Pre-show discussions with the artists are on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m..

Capitol Steps April 23 VIP tables: $49 Section A: $44 Section B: $42 With the 2016 Presidential Election in tow, this group of ex-Washington staffers-turned-musical-comedy stars rips and riffs on recent headlines of this political season.

With over 30 years in political satire experience, this group know how to put the mock into democracy.

before anything else, we’re all human rethink your bias at lovehasnolabels.com

Lewis Black May 19 VIP tables: $78 Section A: $69 Section B: $65 The King of the Rant hits the MAC, as long time comedian Lewis Black bring his trademark raunchy comedic style of picking apart anything that’s under his thick skin. By using current events, politics, social media and anything else that envelopes hypocrisy to bring out his comedic ingenuity and expresses the madness he sees loud and clear.

- Lucas Koprowski

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Americans of African descent are deeply embedded in the narrative of the American past. It is the story of social change, perseverance and victory. This story is unapologetic and includes Variations of black culture that have helped to develop a nation and impact the world. It is the story of diversity, built on a foundation of one Voice and one Vision.

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Scheduling made simple: COD’s little known generator will make planning a breeze

Pro Tip Get a head start when it comes to planning your schedule. Registering late for classes will result in a $10 penalty per class. The last day to register for a class is the day it begins.

When I first enrolled at College of DuPage, I was running low on time to come up with a schedule that suited me best. I ended up taking classes that were hours apart, and it was both physically and mentally draining. On Tuesdays, I would arrive at school by 8 a.m. and leave at 8:50 p.m.. It wasn’t the most ideal schedule to say the least.

To avoid scrambling at the last minute to produce a decent schedule again, I arranged a meeting with one of the academic counselors to point me in the right direction. When I went in, the counselor showed me a link on the MyAccess page that I believe every student should take advantage of during the registration process.

The steps to get there are pretty simple: log onto MyAccess, click on “MyAccess for students,” go under the registration tab and click on “schedule planner.”

This tool generates hundreds

of schedules for you based on the classes you want to take. You start off by setting the filters to fit your preferences. You can choose what campus location, course type and parts of term you want in your schedule. After that, you search for the classes you are looking to take that semester. When all of that information is entered, the site does the rest. In my first go around with this tool, it created 900 schedules for me.

What’s great about the site is that it allows you to get a quick glance of each schedule so that you don’t waste your time clicking on all 900 schedules. You can go through all of them but I would advise against it.

The beauty of the site is that you don’t have to commit to one schedule. It allows you to manipulate all of them so that you can mix and match to get the perfect one. If you don’t like schedule 120 but you like the slot it has for your math

class, you can click on the tab that says “lock” and have the site generate a different set of schedules based around that class in the time slot you prefer. The number of schedules goes down but it is more thorough. You keep locking classes and generating schedules until you get the one that suits you perfectly.

This whole process took me 30 minutes altogether. My earliest class is at 11 a.m. and every day I leave by five. I owe this all to the student planner and I suggest you all use it. If you are the person that waits until the last second to register for classes and are panicking because you feel like you will have to take a 3-hour science course at 8 p.m., you must check out this free tool that COD provides.

- James Kay

Your guide to the best buys The quick and painless ways to find textbooks Get a list of what books you need ASAP and email your professors Once you acquire the list of textbooks you need for your classes from MyAccess, you should email your teachers about which books you will use and how often you will use them. Most professors will give you an honest estimation of what you will actually use and how often.

You should also ask your professor if you can buy an older edition without any loss of information in the text. For many general education classes, like english or history, you can easily swap out buying the newest edition for a previous edition and save a significant amount of money without cutting into your education.

Buy, rent or borrow?

Most of the time it’s not necessary to buy the book.

Unless you love writing in the margins and highlighting the text in rainbow colors, you should never buy the book.

The only other time you should ever buy the book is when you are forced, due to the previous edition not being acceptable and a lack of rental copies on the market.

With renting, you have multiple options. You can rent for the entire semester at the College of DuPage’s Follett Bookstore, but you also have a multitude of options if you like shopping online. There are websites, such as studentrate. com, where you can compare websites such as Amazon, Chegg and Barnes and Noble for pricing and availability on new and used purchases and

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rentals. This also checks for ebook rentals and purchases if you like reading on your tech device and/or not lugging around a 20lbs textbook.

If the book will only be used maybe three weeks of the entire semester, you do not have to rent the book for the full 16 weeks. One alternative is the COD library, where you can borrow the in-library copy and use the textbook free of charge inside the library. All you need is a library card, which you can activate with your COD ID card. However, you must get there early because there are only a few copies of each text.

If you aren’t the library type, you can also rent the ebook edition to use on your computer, phone or tablet for $5 a day with packbackbooks.com. That way, if you only need to use the book for two tests, you can rent the book one day for each

test, write down what you need to study and only pay $10 for the two days of rentals instead of $50 or more for the entire semester.

Especially if you are taking a class with static information that doesn’t change often, like intro science, math or english courses, you do not have to acquire the required text.

Boundless.com is a website

with free, open source textbooks that provide the same information that is in that textbook you have to find for $50+. With 26 different subjects, it is definitely worth at least a peek at the site.

-Lucas Koprowski

Clubs and Organizations Student Life at College of DuPage offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. No matter what your interests may be, rest assured that you can find something to amuse you during free time on campus. For more information on clubs and orgs. at COD, visit www.chaplife.cod.edu.

Academic/Pre-Professional Academy of Law and Criminal Justice AIGA—The Advertising, Design and Illustration Club American Marketing Association American Meteorological Society Anthropology Club Architecture Club Association of Students in Construction Management Astronomy Club Business and Entrepreneurship Club Chemistry Bonding Club Engineering and Technology Club Future Pharmacists Organization Future Physicians Club Game Development Club Historical Reenactment Club History Club Horticulture Club Human Services Network Library Technical Assistant Club Paralegal Club Philosophy Club Pre-Physician Assistant Club Respiratory Therapy Club Student Education Association Student Nurses Association

Cultural/Ethnic African American Student Alliance Asia Club Casa de Amigos Chinese Student Club CIAO Italian Club German Club Indian Student Association Japanese Culture Club La Connexion Francaise LEAA—Latino Ethnic Awareness Association Seoul of COD—Korean Club

Faith-Based CRU—Campus Crusade for Christ Christians on Campus InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Melchizedek Bible Study Muslim Student Association Newman Catholic Association Second City Campus Ministry

Honor Societies Alpha Beta Gamma Alpha Delta Nu Alpha Mu Gamma Lambda Epsilon Chi Omega Lambda NU Phi Theta Kappa Psi Beta Tau Upsilon Alpha

Want to stay updated on campus politics and events? You can find our updates here:

Literary/Performing Arts

Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Gaming Club Cosplay Group

Improv Club Page Turners

Organizations Alter Ego Productions Courier Forensics Prairie Light Review Student Leadership Council

Political/Advocacy Campus Libertarians COD Students for Life ENGAGE Feminist Alliance MHAT—Mental Health Awareness Team Model United Nations Club Pride Alliance Secular Student Alliance Sociology Club Students for a Democratic Foreign Policy Students for Animal Defense

Pro Tip

Pay attention to student life events on campus. You can find events almost every week, some complete with crafts, games, music and even free food. Check out the student life lounge or the atrium- it will be obvious when events are going on.

Service-Oriented Endowment for Future Generations Environmental Club Veterans Association Social Activities Autismerica Chess Club COD Metal Art Guild

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10 things new students should know With a new school comes a thousand new things to learn. Whether you’re fresh from high school or returning to college for the second time, new students at College of DuPage usually have to figure things out for themselves. Lucky for you, we have created a tip list.

From getting an ID to finding a parking spot, this guide gives important tips and tricks that will help you fit in at COD in no time.

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How to Find a Parking Spot -Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before you have to be here.

Chances are, you will find a parking spot.

How to Join the Chaparral Fitness Center The fitness center is excellent, there’s absolutely no denying it. There’s a pool, an indoor track, a state of the art workout floor and other amenities. The best part is that it’s free for full-time students. Simply bring your class schedule and student ID into the Physical Education Center and they’ll sign you up for a semester-long membership. Part-time students can also join for $50 a semester.

-The parking lots are usually jam-packed by 10:00 a.m.. To avoid all of the traffic from people trying to find a spot, just head straight over to the soccer field lot or lot 6. However, parking in these areas requires a long walk to class. There is a shuttle from lot 6 that runs a few times an hour.

-Consider biking, walking or using public transportation.

-As the weeks go on during the semester, keep in mind that students drop classes, freeing up more parking spaces.

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Get Involved The best way to make the most of your COD experience is by fully emersing yourself in all that the college has to offer. The people who choose to spend time here are the ones who appreciate the experience and the friendships they form. Get involved by joining a club on campus or getting an on-campus job. You’re bound to meet other people with similar interests and form your own COD community. Check out www.chaplife.cod.edu to find the perfect opportunity for you.

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How to Get a Library Card The library and its extensive online databases are an invaluable resource. Getting a card is simple. Head down to the Circulation Services Desk just inside the main entrance to the library and they’ll set you up.

You’ll need a photo ID, proof of present address and proof of current enrollment. If you got your Student ID, bring it along and they will simply activate it for you. Don’t have an ID? You can get one in the library too.

Making the most of Starbucks - During peak hours the line at Starbucks can extend out into the hallway. The best times to line up are early morning, mid-afternoon and evening.

- If you have to line up, know your order ahead of time and have your form of payment ready. If everyone pitches in this way the line will move quickly.

-Starbucks tends to run out of dark roast by 3 p.m.. Look into getting your coffee in the cafeteria or at Einstein Bagels in the MAC.

Tips and tricks for a successful semester

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from the Courier staff

Plan your commute accordingly. It takes longer to find a parking spot than you think. Don’t pull into campus 10 minutes before class - especially if you have a strict professor!

- Bethany Berg

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Don’t procrastinate. I used to procrastinate on my schoolwork and career work. Needless to say, I had less energy throughout the day, lost interest and didn’t succeed as much as I should have. And remember kids, knowing is half the battle. - Lucas Koprowski

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Group projects have never been easier thanks to Google Drive. Use your school email to collaborate with others on group projects, whether it is an essay or a presentation. You can also use Google Drive to save individual essays or presentations. That way, you can access all your schoolwork through any computer. However, always save a copy to your personal computer as well. - Maggie Curran

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A day before school starts, go around and see where your classes are. COD is huge and it can be confusing to navigate through the building if you are a new student.

-James Kay

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Make a friend in each of your classes as soon as possible. Not only will this make long classes a little bit easier, but it will help tremendously if you miss a class.

Having someone to contact with questions and maybe even study with can make all the difference in a class.

- Kelly Wynne

Your Guide ToONLINE How to Access Blackboard Blackboard is the course management resource used at the college. You may not love it, but you will depend on it. Instructors can post assignments, readings, test dates and even grades.

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Navigate to bb.cod.edu.

Type in your MyAccess ID and password.

Voilà. You’re in. You’ll see a clickable list of courses you’ve registered for. On the top right side of the screen, you’ll see your name, next to which a Facebook-esque red number will appear when items require your attention.

How to Access Your Email Most of your instructors will prefer to communicate by e-mail. A common gripe around campus is that students don’t check their e-mail regularly. Solution: Check your e-mail, stay on the teacher’s good side.

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Navigate to outlook.com/dupage.edu.

Type in your MyAccess ID and password.

How to Access MyAccess MyAccess is the place where you will register for and drop classes, manage financial aid, order transcripts and handle most of the boring meta-college stuff.

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Navigate to myaccess.cod.edu.

Click “Login” on the top right of the screen.

Type in your MyAccess ID and Password.

Click “MyAccess for Students.”

Your MyAccess ID is extremely important, so once you get it you should write it down somewhere safe. It is typically your last name followed by the first letter of your first name. Under the “registration” heading you will find “Register & Drop Classes,” under which you will find options to mess with your course load.

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WHERE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY CONNECT MAC’S FUNNY VALENTINE

SAT, FEB. 13, 6 & 9P

The BEST Valentine’s Day date night show in town! Tickets include chocolates and champagne toast with the cast. *Mature language

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Experience a special collaboration between the Grammy Award-winners Los Lobos and dancers from Ballet Folklorico Mexicano.

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Turtle Island Quartet FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 8p SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 8p

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FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 7:30p

A vaudevillian romp commissioned by the Kennedy Center.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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425 FAWELL BLVD, GLEN ELLYN

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1 mile west of I-355 & 1 mile south of Roosevelt Rd.

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/AtTheMAC

Wed, Feb. 3 I SSC Atrium I 10am - 1pm Meet all the clubs and organizations on campus!