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“i’m probably going to

eat popcorn chicken... by

myself,”

ALLAN WHITLAW Second year student

VINCE MARFOFirst year student

“i’m going to take my girl

to go bowling, the movies,

mall and walk around and

take pictures,”

“i’m going to eat a bunch

of chocolate and cuddle

with my teddy bear and

watch The Notebook,”

DIONNA REAVES First year student

“i will watch Netflix,

eat brownie batter

and be alone,”

AMANDA SWEET First year student

Photo by London Summers

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POLICE REPORT: L`a]^�kl]Ydk�klm\]fl�k�c]qk$� lja]k�lg�Úf\�[Yj�af�hYjcaf_�dglJORDIN GIGNACNEWS EDITOR

A student became a victim of theft in the SRC library last Saturday, Jan. 1.

The student had his 86%�ÁDVK�GULYH�VWROHQ�along with the key to his car, apartment and mailbox that was on the lanyard.

According to campus police, the student said he was in the library at studying on a comput-HU�ZLWK�KLV�ÁDVK�GULYH�plugged into the comput-er.

The student left for his class in the TEC at 9:30 a.m. and forgot to grab his lanyard on his way out.

When the student realized he had left his ÁDVK�GULYH�SOXJJHG�LQWR� See POLICE, Page 3See NATEF, Page 2

JORDIN GIGNACNEWS EDITOR

The Automotive Pro-gram received the last two NATEF (National Automotive

Technician Education Foundation) accredita-tions for the spring se-mester.

The Automotive Pro-gram has had 6 out of 8 accreditations for the past 20 years and now they have completed the check-list.

The accreditations contribute to not only the quality of the instructor’s

knowledge but it will help get more donations for the program.

“One of the reasons for going in for NATEF is for manufacturer and after market donations,” Co Coordinator for the Au-tomotive Program and Assistant Professor Mike

Foss said.Foss said that receiving

the last NATEF accred-itations means that the program will only grow in training opportunities.

“It gives us a prestige to be in a group of other training programs and it means we are all teaching

Associate Professor of Automotive Service Technol-

ogy Thomas Robertson teaching his students how to

use technology to align a headlight.

the same thing it’s just a matter of where you want to go, the classes, location and cost,” Foss said.

Associate Professor of Automotive Service Tech-nology Thomas Robertson agreed with Foss about

Photo by Jordin Gignac

the computer he was using in the library, he hurried back to see if it was still there.

He did not see it in the computer he was using so he looked around and asked people if they had seen it too, but had no luck.

The student headed over to the police dispatch ZLQGRZ�RQ�WKH�VHFRQG�ÁRRU�of the SRC to see if it was turned into lost and found, but had the same bad luck.

The student then went back to the library to see if anything had been found when a female student approached him.

The girl asked the stu-dent if he was looking for some keys and he said yes.

The girl then told the student that she had seen

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POLICE, from Page 1

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EDITORIAL

The Courier is published every Friday when classes are in session during the Fall and Spring Semes-WHU��H[FHSW�IRU�WKH�ÀUVW�and 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 opin-ions of the majority of the Editorial Board, made up of all the Courier editors. The Courier does not knowingly accept adver-tisement that discriminate on the basis of sex, creed, religion, color, handi-capped 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 com-munity 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 day-time phone number. The editor-in-chief may withhold the author’s name on request. Deliver all correspondence to BIC 3401 between regular RIÀFH�KRXUV�RU�PDLO�WR�WKH�Courier, College of DuP-age, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL. 60137. Letters also may be sent by e-mail. The subject heading to the message must read “Letter to the (GLWRU�µ�7KH�ZULWHU·V�ÀUVW�and last names, street address, city, state and complete phone number with area code must be included for identity ver-LÀFDWLRQ�E\�WKH�&RXULHU��Deadline for letters meant for publication is noon Tuesday. E-mails can be sent to editor@cod.edu Letters are subject to editing for grammar, style, language, length and libel. All letters represent the views of their author.

COURIER

POLICY

Alright guys, enough is enough. At the beginning of this academic school year, the college institut-ed a campus-wide tobac-co ban, taking current Illinois statutes a step further. The ban was sup-posed to remove smok-ing on campus, but as almost anybody who has been to the college has seen, people still smoke. Banning tobacco didn’t do a whole lot for the college other than force smokers into “hiding” by areas that aren’t often patrolled by campus police. One of the reasons that the college cited was the act for clean-er air and while that might be the case around most of the campus, it surely is not for the entrance of BIC 10. BIC 10, located between

the PE building and the McAninch Arts Center, is a common smoking area on campus, and is ÀOOHG�ZLWK�WKH�UHPDLQV�RI�half-smoked cigarettes, ash marks on the walls and a cloud of stench that makes it hard to breath. Although construction has removed classes from the MAC and PE building, that parking lot is still popular due to the fact that it’s still early in the semester and every open spot counts. Many students walk through that en-trance to get to class and shouldn’t have to walk through the smell of cig-arettes, especially after the passing of the ban. This isn’t one of those things telling you that smoking is bad for your health or the effects of second-hand smoke or even about following

the rules set in place by the college, but the fact of the matter remains; smokers are still pres-ent at the college and will be, but the waste left from cigarettes need to be disposed of. At the current rate, no one can claim that VPRNLQJ�LVQ·W�D�ÀOWK\�habit with the amount of litter left on the ground and walls. However you feel about the tobacco ban, and if you’re smoking on campus your stance is fairly evident, let’s agree on one thing; this needs to end. As adults, you can make up your own mind for your own actions and accept the consequences that come with it, but just clean up after yourselves and be respectful to others but also the facilities. Is that too much to ask?

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Clean air initiative at entrancesPHOTOS BY NATHAN CAMP

5COURIER • FEBRUARY 8, 2013

OPINION

I noticed on your most-recent add on page 9 re-

garding about Tips to Keeping Warm. As an ex-

perienced Eagle Scout and a Winter Camper, I

wish to pass this knowledge down to you . . .

1) Drink water to replenish moisture in your

body, especially when winter air is dry; feeling

not thirsty is actually a symptom of thirst.

2) Eat starches to burn as fuel.

3) Wear comfortable clothing; wear layers if you feel

chilled; unzip if you need to in order to cool off.

4) Cover up your head: 80% of your body

heat escapes through the head.

5) Do not wear clothing that will make you per-

spire, or the sweat will freeze and so will you.

6) Brush snow off yourself when being snowed-

on; the snow will melt, and the melt-wa-

ter will turn to ice and freeze you.

There is more to it, but this should be plen-

ty to share with the rest of C.O.D.’s stu-

dents and faculty. I hope you enjoy this slice

of winter survival I learned in the past.

Steven Rusch.

ImportantEmails

Board of Trustees

Chairman: David Carlincarlind@cod.edu

Vice Chairman: Erin Birtbirte@cod.edu

Secretary: Alli-son O’Donnellbot-odonnella@cod.edu

Dianne McGuirebot-mcguire@cod.edu

Nancy Svoboda

bot-svobodan@cod.edu

Joseph Wozniakwozniakj@cod.edu

Student Trustee:

Olivia Martinbot-martino@cod.edu

Student

Leadership Council

President: Hank GordonSLC.Hank@cod.edu

Vice-President:

Coordinator of Outreach:

Adviser: Chuck Steelesteelec@cod.edu

Public Safety

Chief of Police:

Joe Mullinmullin@cod.edu

Deputy Chief: Ray Sniskosnisko@cod.edu

Admissions

Coordinator

Julie Marlattmarlattj@cod.edu

Counseling

and Advising

counseling@cod.edu

McAninch

Arts Center

Director:

Stephen Cumminscummins@cod.edu

Athletics

Director: Paul Zakowskizakows@cod.edu

Facilities Mas-

ter Plan

Director: John Wandolowskiwandol@cod.edu

Alter Ego

Productions

Adviser: Steph Quirkquirks@cod.edu

Prairie Light

Review

Adviser: Linda Elaineelaine@cod.edu

Letter to the Editor: More tips to keep warm

6 COURIER • FEBRUARY 8, 2013

FEATURESEverybody’s Got a Story COD’s Annual Student Essay Contest is now accepting entries until March 21 at midnight. Every year, the Illi-nois Community College Trustees Association encourages students to share their story about how their community col-lege has changed their life for the better. Three win-ners are chosen at COD;

��������IRU�WKH�ÀUVW�SUL]H�winner, $50 for the second SUL]H�ZLQQHU��DQG�����IRU�WKH�WKLUG�SUL]H�ZLQQHU������7KH�ÀUVW�SUL]H�ZLQQHU·V�essay is sent to Spring-ÀHOG�DQG�LV�HQWHUHG�LQ�WKH�statewide competition. The state winner re-ceives $500.00 for edu-cational expenses and attends the 2013 Illinois CC Trustees Association’s Awards Luncheon in Chicago on June 7, 2013.

The three in-house winners are also rec-RJQL]HG�LQ�D�%RDUG�of Trustees meeting where they receive their monetary awards and IUDPHG�FHUWLÀFDWHV� “What stands out about this contest is that any enrolled student is eligi-ble to enter, regardless of GPA,” commented Dean’s $VVLVWDQW��%RQQLH�6KDOLQ��who collects the essays and helps spread the word

about this annual event. COD has been running the Student Essay Con-test since 1990 and the amount of people who SDUWLFLSDWH�ÁXFWXDWHV�HY-ery year. One year there were about 60 entries and Shalin recalls how many students have shared all kinds of emotional and dramatic stories. COD has won the state-wide competition in 1993, and in 1999, which was

the last time we won. “Everyone comes here for different reasons and from many unique situ-ations,” added Shalin. Judges for the contest are a committee of six to eight people including faculty, staff, and stu-dents. It is not a formal group of people, many are volunteers, and are from all different educa-

COD’s Annual Student Essay Contest approaches

Club Spotlight: AutismericaROSALIE DEASTIS

FEATURES EDITOR

Sonja Vukajlovic, Treasurer of Autismerica, and Ty-ler Hrunek, member at large, all smiles at the most recent meeting.

Photo courtesy of College of DuPage News Media

COD’s Autismerica has been bringing students with special needs togeth-er for two years now with their social gatherings every second Thursday of the month. Students, parents, and members from around the commu-nity meet in SSC 1200 for video games, board games, ping pong, pool, table tennis, popcorn, bev-erages, and a presentation that explores an aspect of college success. There are about 50-70 mem-EHUV�LQ�WKH�RUJDQL]DWLRQ�and it is open to every-

one in DuPage County. Counselor for students

with special needs Mi-chael Duggan, along with Accommodations Spe-cialist Sheryl Ebersold, formed Autismerica after noticing many students with special needs around campus. “Our mission is to provide a safe, social space for these people and to let them connect,” commented Duggan.

“We also want ev-eryone to feel includ-ed and welcome.”

Autismerica has in-teracted with tutoring services, ASPERITECH �DQ�RUJDQL]DWLRQ�WKDW�

helps people with autism ÀQG�MREV���FDUHHU�VHU-vices, and independent living services. Due to their success, Continu-ing Education/Extended Learning began the Reach Out program, which provides students with developmental disabilities courses that teach com-munication skills. Autis-merica hopes to continue to grow and expand the courses offered for stu-dents with disabilities. Their next meeting is Feb. 14 where they will have guest speaker, Jeffrey Christiansen from the Criminal Justice depart-

ment. He will talk about identity theft and how to ZRUN�ZLWK�D�SROLFH�RIÀFHU�when you’re in trouble.

For more information, visit the Autismerica Facebook page (www.face-ERRN�FRP�DXWLVPHULFD��

ROSALIE DEASTIS

FEATURES EDITOR

“During my attendance at the College of DuPage, through the guidance of faculty and the support of student clubs, I’ve real-ized I have the potential to make a difference. I have been given an opportunity to reinvent myself… In the future, I want to offer the guidance, support and mentorship that I was able to give in a combat zone, to the civilian workforce.”

- Brian Peterson, 3rd place

“Diversity, I learned, was not a strength confined to the city, but a real possibility even in suburbia. I found, too, that wisdom and kindness can come from all sorts of people, from grandmothers to prodigies to unashamed slackers. Seeing wisdom and kindness in so many forms, I was able to trust more that I could also find these resources within myself—which I did.” - Charlyne Singson, 2nd place

“…college has given me the opportunity to start over. As my world fell apart, COD was there to pick up the pieces. I’ve always generally liked school, but I wasn’t sure what to expect from COD. I thought of college as a bridge, filling the gap between high school and the real world.” - Alysa Jiskra, 1st place

2012 winnersSee �;GFL=KL�, Page 7

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TUTORING SERVICES

tutoring@cod.edu, (630) 942-3686

College of DuPage Learning Commons

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LEARNING COMMONSONE-STOP ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

tional backgrounds, not

just English and writing,

which allows for a broad

range of perspectives.

In the past, Courier

editors have been ap-

proached to help judge,

as well as Prairie Light

Review writers.

Essays are judged on

writing style, clarity

of expression, and rel-

evance to the topic.

Special emphasis is

placed on correct gram-

mar and punctuation.

Entries must be

typed and a maxi-

mum of 500 words.

The topic “How College

of Dupage has Changed

My Life” must be ad-

dressed, and you may

create your own title

related to the theme.

In the past there have

been honorable men-

tions, like last year when

there were sixteen.

“Every essay is ac-

knowledged and it’s

GLIÀFXOW�WR�GHWHUPLQH�winners when we re-

ceive so many amazing

stories,” said Shalin.

Anyone interested in

being a part of the Annu-

al Student Essay Con-

test can contact Bonnie

Shalin at (630) 942-2485

and shalin@cod.edu.

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8 COURIER • FEBRUARY 8, 2013

“Being surprised by a guy and then he has a plan.”Maria Torres

First year student

“A nice romantic evening, beautiful restaurant, a walk on the beach and a kiss under the moonlight.”

Ryan Mason

First year student

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COMICS

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“...It is to give empowerment to the black community. It keeps hope that equality wont just ex-ist in special cases but in every struc-ture of society. And also to educate the masses in Black culture.”

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“...Giving appreciation to those who pushed to make a change making sure to pay due respects.”

“...Time to think about

what change there really

has been to the African-American community, and pay tributes to

civil changers.”

WHAT DOES BLACK HISTORY MONTH MEAN to you?

-KYRON MORTON, 19

CHRISTIAN BRASSEL, 19

- SAMUEL RAMIREZ, 18

“...It feels like no one really takes priority to celebrate Black History Month.”

- KARINA PRADO,

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12 COURIER • FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Arts&EntErtainmEnt

Blue Man Group is

looking for a college

student to be the Chicago

show’s media reporter.

Anyone from

aspiring journalists to

fans of the popular produc-

tion is welcome to shoot

and submit a video on

YouTube about why you

would make a great

collegiate correspondent.

The 1-3 minute video

auditions will be

accepted until March

1 and a winner will be

chosen on March 15.

What you can win: the

title of BMG Chicago

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production expenses paid

for by BMG, exclusives

on behind-the-scene

stories relating to the

college community plus,

a copy of all pieces pro-

duced with BMG. Not to

mention a slew of on-air

experience and exposure

with videos distributed

via BMG’s online

channels.

A press junket will be

held Tuesday, Feb 12 at

the Briar Street Theatre

(3133 N Halsted St) for

interested students to get

to know the ins and outs

of the BMG show. This

contest kick-off will be an

opportunity to watch

a rehearsal, conduct

interviews and soak

up insider info for your

video submission.

For more information visit

Blue Man Group online:

Good luck!

Calling all students: Could you be the new voice of the Blue Man Group?

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Drinking Game Alert:The winners might not be guaranteed this Sunday at the 55th Grammy Awards,but your good time will be. Tune in to CBS at 7pm with your friends and

follow these cues:

Take a sip of your drink for everytime...-Someone says ‘Bieber’-You see an artist covered in glitter or sequins-!ere’s a guy in a shrunken hipster suit (Take 2 if he’s wearing glasses!)-Someone is wearing sunglasses... inside-Somebody references ‘Call Me Maybe’-You see a non-musical celebrity-You hear ‘never-ever’

Take a shot...-If Nicki Minaj’s hair is blonde (If it’s any color found in the Crayola Big Box, take 2)-Every time Rhianna or Katy Perry does an out"t change-When you see a rapper looking totally uninterested in a non hip-hop performance

Enjoy a hefty gulp each time...-Adam Levine goes into his falsetto-2 totally random artists duet together (Bonus gulp for every ‘surprise guest’ that joins them - may as well just !nish your drink if that person is over 50)

Finish half of your beverage for everytime...-A presenter messes up reading the teleprompter-You spot deadmau5-An artist accepts an award via video-"ere’s a standing ovation-Taylor Swi# looks shocked/surprised (Feel free to pour the rest of it on your ex a#er)

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14 COURIER • FEBRUARY 8, 2013

SPORTS

What additions could be made to improve the new PE building?

“They should spread

out the gym so people

have more room for

cardio.”

“The college should

add a roller rink so

I could just skate

around.”

“The PE building

needs some trampo-

lines to jump on.”

CHRIS QUINTANASecond year student

HANNAH STACKFirst year student

DAVID FELLASecond year student

Weathering the storm

Chaps lose a close one to Stormers

Lady Chaps trounce Milwaukee Tech Stormers, continue win streak

The Chaparral women’s

basketball team continued

their dominance Saturday

night as they defeated the

Milwaukee Tech Storm-

ers.

The Chaps got out on

top quickly and the score

was 40-23 going into half-

time.

The second half brought

more of the same as the

Lady Chaps built upon

their lead and won the

game 76-39.

It was a strong offen-

sive showing by the Lady

&KDSV��)RXU�RI�WKH�ÀYH�starters scored in double

digits and forward Donna

Koerber led the team with

14 points.

Another one of the

Chaps’ keys to victory was

their tenacious rebound-

ing ability.

By the end of the night

the Chaps reached 62

total team rebounds com-

pared to just 40 on the

Stormer side of the ball.

The team appears to

have hit its stride and will

next face Rock Valley at

home Saturday Feb. 9.

AUSTIN SLOTTSPORTS EDITOR

The Lady Chaps battle for possession of a loose ball as the team practices its rebounding.

The Chaparral men’s

basketball team lost a

tight game against the

Milwaukee Tech Stormers

Saturday.

The score stayed close

the entire game with the

Chaps down by one going

into halftime.

However, the Stormers

were able to slowly pull

away with the win as they

took the victory 60-55.

The Chaps are now 10-

14 and will take on Rock

Valley this Saturday Feb.

9.

They will be looking for

revenge after falling to

the Golden Eagles earlier

this season by a score of

69-52.

AUSTIN SLOTTSPORTS EDITOR

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1 You’ll find a welcoming community. “I fell in love withElmhurst the first day I visited,” says Julie Provenza.

“Everyone I met tried to make me feel at home. I wasnervous about transferring, but people here are sofriendly that it was an easy transition.”

2 Elmhurst ranks among the best in the Midwest. We’re“top tier” in U.S. News, and The Princeton Review

cites our “excellent” internships, “gorgeous” campusand “intimate academic experience.”

3 You’ll have your choice of 50-plus majors. Whetheryou’ve chosen a major or are still exploring

the possibilities, we’ll provide you with an ideal environment to plan your future.

4 As a transfer student, you’ll fit right in. About one in three of our students comes to us with

experience at another college or university. We understand your academic needs and how to help you reach your goals.

5 An Elmhurst education is intensely practical.“Elmhurst has a lot of programs that prepare you

for a career,” says Anar Akhundov. “I have an intern-ship now, and my professor has connected me withpeople who can help me find a job after graduation.”

6 It’s easy to get involved. Transfer students atElmhurst can get involved in more than 100

campus activities, including 19 athletic teams, anaward-winning student newspaper and an active student government.

7 The application process is free, easy and personal. Ouradmission counselors will advise you on the course

credits you’ll need to make a simple transition toElmhurst.

8 Your professors will know your name. “I spent twoyears at a big university, where classes were huge

and there was no personal interaction,” says SoniaPedapati. “Elmhurst is a good fit for me, because theprofessors talk to you and they know who you are.”

9 An Elmhurst education is affordable. We have astrong commitment to helping our students pay

for college. Approximately 95 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid.

10 You’ll expand your horizons. Your Elmhurst Experience will enable you to change, grow,

think, act and encounter the world in a whole new way.It will challenge you to develop your talents and makea difference.

1o Great Reasons toTransfer to Elmhurst

Elmhurst is coming to COD!

Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.;2nd floor near Starbucks

See you there!

Contact us (630) 617-3400 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu/transfer

190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126

facebook.com/ElmCol

twitter.com/ElmhurstCollegeDAVID FELLASecond year student

Upcoming Sports ScheduleFEBRUARYSat., 2 MILWAUKEE TECH L 60-55Wed., 6 at Wright 7:00pmSat., 9 at Rock Valley 7:00pmWed., 13 at Harper 7:00pmSat., 16 at Triton 7:00pmWed., 20 MADISON 7:00pmSat., 23 JOLIET 7:00pm

E=F�K�:9KC=L:9DDJANUARYSat., 5 at Lake County W 49-47Wed., 9 at Milwaukee Tech W 51-35Sat., 12 WRIGHT W 84-43Wed., 16 ROCK VALLEY L 46-78Sat., 19 HARPER W 77-43Wed., 23 TRITON W 71-41Sat., 26 at Madison W 68-54

OGE=F�K�:9KC=L:9DDWed., 30 at Joliet W 66-38FEBRUARYSat., 2 MILWAUKEE TECH W 76-39Wed., 6 at Wright 5:00pmSat., 9 at Rock Valley 5:00pmWed., 13 at Harper 5:00pmSat., 16 at Triton 5:00pmWed., 20 MADISON 5:00pm

JANUARYSat., 5 at Lake County W 56-44Sat., 9 at Milwaukee Tech L 60-68Sat., 12 WRIGHT W 64-51Wed., 16 ROCK VALLEY L 52-69Sat., 19 HARPER W 75-66Wed., 23 TRITON L 75-60Sat., 26 at Madison W 77-50Wed., 30 at Joliet L 62-52

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COD Chinese Club!

Love Naomi & Yuning

Hey Alexandra,

I love you.

Felipe Hernandez

To my dearest husband John,

Happy First Valentine’s Day

as husband and wife.

You’re the best thing in my life.

Love Ginny

Rachel Huff,

my beautiful blue eyed girl...

Happy 1 year.

Love Always, Andi

We love you Saraliz Jimenez!

Thanks for helping us

move forward!Forever when we are apart,

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my Best friend!

Thanks to all of the professors and

especially Michael Duggan for touching my life.

COD is in my heart forever. Ginny Pappaianou

Happy Valentine’s

Day from L.E.A.A.!!

Stop at our table and Booth by

Starbucks from

10-2pm this Feb 11-14th