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April 23-26 Police Reports

By   /  May 3, 2013  /  Police Reports  /  Comments Off

Unknown vandalizor, destroys 5 bathrooms in the HSC and SRC over weekend   An unknown suspect destroyed numerous bathroom stalls in the HSC and SRC area on Saturday, April 27 sometime after 6:30 p.m. The Custodial Operation Supervisor came to police Sunday, April 28 with complaints of four HSC bathrooms and one SRC bathroom that [...]

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The Boston bombings seen through the eyes of an arab muslim student

By   /  May 3, 2013  /  News  /  Comments Off

Dina Abdalla is 19, graduated from Waubonsee Valley High School in 2012 and is currently an Internation Relations major at the college. Dina is an American Egyptian Muslim. In her free time, she likes to read, travel, and volunteer with CAR (Council on American Ilsmaic Relations).

By Dina Abdalla News Contributor   During the Boston marathon, two presser cooker bombs exploded 13 seconds apart by the finish line on April 15. A total of 3 civilians were killed and over 264 were injured. As all of America mourned the FBI was hard at work looking for the perpetrators of the attack. [...]

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Photos from the European Studies Committee Conference

By   /  May 3, 2013  /  Events, News  /  Comments Off

Several members of the European Studies Committee along with members of the consular corps attend the European Professional Development conference on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in SRC 2000.  L-R Jean-François Rochard, Dept. Cultural Attaché French Consulate; John Bollweg  Financial Officer  ESC; Timothy Clifford, Member  ESC; Donna Gillespie Co-Chair ESC; Mirta Pagnucci Co-Chair ESC; Roberto Pennazzato, Director of the Education Office Consulate General of Italy, and Gaël Crépieux of Alliance Française.
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Musical Recital highlights students vocal talents

By   /  May 3, 2013  /  Photos  /  Comments Off

Alexia Garcia, a soprano voice sings Au bord de l'eau & Amor eterno.

  By Gerardo Mascorro Photo contributor   As friends and Family of the musicians gather in the OCC at noon on Friday April 26th, they wait to see their favorite student musician perform. The student musicians were both nervous and excited to perform in front of people they know. The performances in the recital ranged [...]

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Talent show highlights vocals and dance moves

By   /  May 3, 2013  /  Photos  /  Comments Off

Singer Claire Svehla sung softly to a song she learned in 7th grade.

  By Gerardo Mascorro Photo contributor   The lights go out and the audience cheers, a spotlight turns on making the stage glow at 7 p.m. on April 26. The Alter Ego Productions team took the stage to introduce themselves and the talented students who would be in the show. “Welcome to the first annual [...]

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Can fitness fads do squat for obesity?

By   /  April 26, 2013  /  Opinion  /  Comments Off

As you’re pushing your grocery cart down the aisle, phrases like “Now 50% less fat!” or “Now made with whole grain!” scream at you. Last time you were shopping for new clothes, did you notice that many stores, like Wet Seal and Forever 21 have started to sell “active wear” when they never did before? [...]

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The Courier features student photography major, Nicole Axtolis for her unique landscape and abstract photography

By   /  April 26, 2013  /  Photos  /  Comments Off

There are many photography majors on campus, but 19-year-old Nicole Axtolis takes being a photography major to the next level by staying away from Photoshop and focusing on what’s only seen through the lens. “I lose myself behind the camera,” Axtolis said. While pointing to the photo of a foggy forest (Top middle), Axtolis said [...]

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Pride Alliance throws “Night of Noise” in celebration of LGBT rights

By   /  April 22, 2013  /  Events, News  /  Comments Off

Members of the Pride Alliance get together for a photo op at the “Night of Noise” on April 13.

BY DINA ABDALLA News Contributor   The college’s Pride Alliance threw a prom-styled dance, officially known as the “Night of Noise” in the SRC, to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights or LGBT last Saturday, April 13. Followed by the “Night of Noise” was the “Day of Silence” The purpose of the day of [...]

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Terror in Boston: Twitter Reports

By   /  April 22, 2013  /  Opinion  /  Comments Off

  Earlier this week, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram put the world right in the middle of Boylston St. with the runners of the Boston Marathon. Before national media outlets could gather the facts for television, spectators were first on the scene, sharing photos and video available for anyone casually browsing a social media site. Had [...]

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Hit and run

By   /  March 21, 2013  /  Police Reports  /  Comments Off

A 2011 Volkswagen Coupe was parked in lot B at approximately 8 a.m. on March 14 when another car damaged it while the student was on campus. The student returned to the car at 7 p.m. and noticed damage to it’s driver side with green paint scratches along the side. The car that damaged the [...]

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