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March 30, 2012
'Comics & Games section
page 14
The wrong answers were provided in the March 23rd issue in the Comics section for Soduku and King Crossword puzzle. The right answers for the past two weeks are posted in the March 30th issue, but cannot fit the Salome's Stars horoscopes for this week. The horoscopes are featured below.
SALOME'S STARS
FOR RELEASE WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2012
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid having someone else take credit for the project you started by finishing it yourself. Then it will be you lovely Lambs who will be wearing those well-deserved laurels.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they're all out in the open, and then use your keen business sense to help make the right decision.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel confused, even hurt by a friend who suddenly puts distance between you. If she or he won't discuss it, don't push it. An explanation should come in time.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your willingness to be part of the team opens doors that had been shut to you. Keep them open by keeping your promises even when your commitment seems to be wavering.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations. You're really getting things done to purr-fection. And don't forget to take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up and bristling for action.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your "plain-talking" honesty is admirable. But sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn't come back to hurt you.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A stress-filled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the underlying problem. Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some basic rules in your relationship.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you're perceived, both at home and on the job.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so wrong. Look to a trusted adviser for guidance.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path you're on and where you hope it will lead you. It's also a good time to reach out to loved ones.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it's at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you're not weighed down by them.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You're getting closer to your goals. And since nothing succeeds like success (or the promise thereof), don't be surprised to find new supporters swimming alongside you.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are always the first to try new ventures and confront new challenges. You inspire others with your courage to follow your bold example.
(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
September 30, 2011
'Shining City' lights up Arts Center
page 10
In the Sept. 30 issue of the Courier in the Arts and Entertainment section on page 10 the story 'Shining City' lights up Arts Center, the statement: "...they hardly spoke before he tragic death" should have read, "...they hardly spoke before his tragic death."
September 9, 2011
Looking back, moving forward: Homeland Security Center stays rooted in history while launching groundbreaking facility
page 1
In the Sept. 9 issue of the Courier on the front page there was a quote stating: "The center contains a 150 seat auditorium named after William H. Bower..." The name is correctly spelled as: Willaim J. Bauer.
July 7, 2011
Board approves FY 2012 budget, receives $25 million federal loan
page 1
The Courier received a memo from College of DuPage Senior Vice President Tom Glaser regarding corrections and clarification on the story, "Board approves FY 2012 budget, receives $25 million federal loan," in the Courier's June 24 online board coverage created by Journalism 1110 students. His memo is reprinted below:
"In reviewing the above referenced article, I am unclear of some of what was reported and there are significant errors in other parts of the article that require correction. I would note that the reporter had spoken with Joe Moore via phone while reporting on the article and was asked to send some of the questions that Joe could not answer via e-mail so that they could be responded to in detail. The reporter said he would send the questions and then did not do this, choosing instead to submit the article without further clarification.
"While the article focuses on the total budget (i.e. All Funds), the core services of teaching and learning are accounted for in the General or Operating Funds of the College. To look at the higher level, while appropriate, can somewhat distort the year-over-year comparisons.
"It is correct that Total Revenues in All Funds is projected to decline to $287.9 million in FY2012 from $290.7 million in FY2011. There are a variety of reasons for this; primarily, we are budgeting receipt of only four payments from the State when we received 12 payments in FY2011. With the State’s ongoing significant fiscal challenges, we believe this is a prudent assumption. I don’t understand the comment 'with a breakdown in projected revenue that makes up the total.' Can you please explain?
"It is correct that Local Property Taxes will increase to $113.7 million from $102.8 million in FY2011. That is primarily due to the assumption that we will issue all $168 million of referendum-approved general obligation debt in FY2012. Under that scenario our debt service payments were assumed to increase approximately $8 million to $35.8 million. As we approach the bond sale date, it appears that will issue only approximately one half of that amount in FY2012.
"It is correct that State Government Revenues will decrease by approximately $26 million in FY 2012 from FY2011. As previously mentioned, the reason for the decrease is that the College budgeted receipt of only four payments from the State in FY2012. This conservative approach to budgeting is very different than how most other state and local governments forecast revenues, but this approach is recognized by the rating agencies as part of the reason we are rated “Aaa/AAA” by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, respectively.
"It is correct that the expected revenues from the federal government are expected to increase $32 million in FY2012 to $46 million. The primary reason for the increase is an additional $25 million in financial aid coming to the College to be disbursed in the form of loans to students.
"The next paragraph is inaccurate and requires correction. The $62 million referenced in the paragraph is the Series 2009B bonds issued by the College in April, 2009. These bonds are taxable and known as Build America Bonds (BAB’s), and were authorized by Congress in February, 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). While issued as taxable bonds, we receive reimbursement from the Internal Revenue Service for 35% of the interest cost, which effectively makes these bonds a tax-exempt equivalent. There is no connection between the $25 million increase in federal loan monies coming to the College and the $62.45 million issued as Build America Bonds.
"It is an incorrect statement that “Taxpayers in District 502 are now on the hook for an additional $87 million to the federal government….” First, the additional $25 million coming to the College from the federal government are financial aid to students and not the responsibility of local taxpayers. Second, the Series 2009B bonds are “Alternate Bonds” and, to the extent that pledged revenues are insufficient to repay the bonds, there is a general obligation of the College as back-up security. It is not expected that the general obligation pledge would be needed to make the College’s debt service payment on these bonds. Finally, the voter-approved referendum was obtained with the public understanding that the issuance of such bonds would require higher annual debt service payments by the College that would be reflected on District residents’ property tax bills. "I believe there was confusion as to the repayment source of the Series 2009B bonds and the new $168 million referendum approved bonds.
"I would appreciate correction of this paragraph and please let me know when this correction will be run in the Courier. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
March 18, 2011
Trustee candidates answer questions from community at CODAA forum
page 3
In the March 18 issue of the Courier on the front page, the enlarged pull-quote from Trustee candidate Max Bochmann reading "To refer to students is offensive. That's not what we do," should read "To refer to students as a product is offensive. That's not what we do."
February 18, 2011
Front page teasers
page 1
In the Feb. 18 issue of the Courier on the front page, the first teaser which reads, "Students DISSATISFIED with college, Features 7," is incorrect and does not point to any story in the Feb. 18 issue of the Courier. It should read "Beepin' Show shoots in snow, Features 9."
The other two teasers' page numbers of "Arts 9," and "Sports 14," are incorrect. They should be "Arts 8," and "Sports 13."
February 18, 2011
For Your Information
page 11
In the Feb. 18 issue of the Courier in this Features section, there is no Disney College Internship program session on March 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. All other times are still valid.
February 11, 2011
COD lowers temperature for Critical Day
page 2
In the Feb. 11 issue of the Courier in this News story, the statement "Nicor declared a Critical Day alert, which forces the college to lower their temperature," should have read, "Nicor declared a Critical Day alert, which led to the college lowering its temperature."
Also, the statement "...to preserve gas for other areas under Nicor that experienced failing heating systems," was according to FIRST LAST from college energy provider ProLiance.
The parentheses in energy manager Scott Fotre's quote, "because of the warming trend," should be omitted.
The caption underneath the accompanying picture reads, "The boiler is running four degrees cooler in the BIC Annex on Feb. 9," but should read, "The boiler is helping run the heating system for the college in the BIC on Feb. 9."
February 11, 2011
For Your Information
page 8
In the Feb. 11 issue of the Courier in this Features section, the Dental Hygiene Advising Session was held in HSC 1114 not HSC 1109.
Also, the contact for this event is Lynne Grezek, not Lynn Grezek.
February 11, 2011
Read-In highlights African American authors, artists
page 8
In the Feb. 11 issue of the Courier in this Features story, Fran Wojciechowski was incorrectly identified as "President of Central DuPage Hospital." Wojciechowski is a Health Information/Health Sciences adjunct faculty member.
Also, Cynthia Cornejo was incorrectly identified as a counselor. She is an adjunct faculty member of psychology.
January 21, 2011
Trustee candidates eliminated by 'fatal flaws'
page 1
In the Jan. 21 issue of the Courier in the News story “Trustee candidates eliminated by 'fatal flaw,'” Kay Neely was incorrectly listed as "President Robert Breuder's secretary." Neely's official title is, "Administrative Assistant to the President's Office."
The committee that oversaw Impellizzeri's trial was incorecctly labeled as "Board Election Commission." It's official title is, "Education Officers Electoral Board of Community College District No. 502."
January 21, 2011
'Create, own, deliver': Employees strive to improve student perception of college and campus
page 3
In the Jan. 21 issue of the Courier in the News story “'Create, own, deliver': Employees strive to improve student perception of college and campus,” the group which implemented the "exemplary student service" model, the Quality Improvement Process team, was incorrectly labeled as QIP 12. The proper label for this group is "QIP 11."
January 21, 2011
Academics doom six mens bball players
page 21
In the Jan. 21 issue of the Courier in the Sports story “Academics doom six mens bball players,” only three of the players listed were lost to academic ineligibility. These players were Ade Adeniji, Otis Woodard and Tyrese Pope. DeAndre Dennis and Tremell Autman were red-shirted and never were ineligible due to academic reasons. Corbin Spearman quit before the season started for personal reasons.
October 1, 2010
Robin Hemley's big 'Do-Over' opens Writer's Read series
page 11
In the Oct. 1 issue of the Courier in the Arts & Entertainment article “Robin Hemley's big 'Do-Over' opens Writer's Read series,” the date of the Writer's Read event was incorrectly reported as being held on Oct. 8. The Writer's Read event will be held in SRC 2800 on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at 7 p.m.
April 23, 2010
Oasis 'springs' into action: Program Board looks at next week's end-of-year bash
page 12
In the Apr. 23 issue of the Courier in the article “Oasis 'springs' into action: Program Board looks at next week's end-of-year bash,” the location of the AEP concert was incorrectly reported as being held on Compass Hill. The AEP concert will be held in SRC 1450 inside the cafeteria.
February 19, 2010
Final step before nationals
page 18
In the Feb. 19 issue of the Courier in the article “Final step before Nationals,” the location of the regional championship for the swim team was incorrectly reported as being held at Lewis University in Romeoville. The regional championship was held at Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois.
February 5, 2010
A MENAGERIE OF SOUND
page 13
In the Feb. 5 issue, on page 13 of the Arts and Entertainment Section, the
following error was made: In the article titled "Casa de Amigos shares
evening of culture and romance," it was printed that the annual salsa and
merengue dance will be in the K Building Commons next Thursday at 7 p.m. The
dance will be held in the K Building Commons Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.
December 4, 2009
Holiday hours for campus locales
page 2
The following is a correction of the holiday hours calendar on page 2 of the December 4, 2009 issue. The Library will not open on December 24, 2009. It is closed for the holiday.
October 16, 2009
A Novel Debut: Writer’s Read series to feature the latest in faculty publications
page 15
The following is a correction of the Writer’s Read series story headlined “A Novel Debut: Writer’s Read series to feature the latest in faculty publications” on page 15 of the Oct. 16, 2009 issue. English Professor Deborah Adelman’s latest work is not “Disaster Nursing: A Handbook for Practice.” Adelman’s work has appeared in two collections: “Children of Perestroika” and “Children of Perestroika come of age.”
September 11, 2009
Dear Editor
page 5
The following is a correction of the caption on page five of the Sept. 11 issue that speaks to the image portraying the proposed crosswalk:
The proposed crosswalk would come into being where the pre-existing sidewalk that runs along the side of parking lot D meets Fawell Blvd.
September 11, 2009
College's shared governance model gets restructured
page 1
The following is a clarification fo the shared governance story. Both Elisa Stough, Student Leadership Council president and Bilal Virani, SLC vice president, gave the same message:
We had shared governance before and we have it now, but it's getting improved upon and becoming more effective because the administration is more receptive and responsive.
February 20, 2009
Trustee Kory Atkinson admits to business ties with Board Chairman
page 1
In the Feb. 20 issue of the Courier, in the article "Trustee Kory Atkinson admits to business ties with Board Chairman", Atkinson was incorrectly quoted as saying, "College Financial Planning gives me a lot of referrals." He actually said he gets a lot of referrals, but not that he gets a lot from College Financial Planning, but he does get a referrals from them.
February 20, 2009
New student website goes live next week
page 3
In the Feb. 20 issue, in the article "New student website goes live next week," the myACCESS website should be myaccess.cod.edu instead of www.myaccess.cod.edu.
February 20, 2009
Getting help with your reading and writing
page 10
This is a correction from the Feb.20 issue of the paper. In that issue I wrote that an application of sorts was necessary for students to receive help from the Reading and Writing Center.
This is not the case, however, as the paper filled out only acts as a focus sheet for the coaches and the students. This minor problem hinted at a long and lengthy sign-up process which is simply not the case.
Everyone is invited to attend a session at the center.
Once again I would like to apologize for the error and hope that you the readers will continue to trust the information in this section and throughout the rest of the paper.
February 20, 2009
Picking the Oscars
page 13
In the Feb.20 issue of the Courier, in the article "Picking the Oscars," Professor of English Bob Georgalas' and John Rangel's Oscar picks were incorrect. Ceorgalas' correct choices were Best Director - will win :Slumdog Millionaire and should win: Milk; Best Actor - will win: Sean Penn and should win - Mickey Rourke; Best Actress - will win: Kate Winslet; should win - Melissa Leo. Professor John Rangel's correct choices for Documentary Feature were - will win and should win: Trouble the Water.
September 27, 2008
Letter to the Editor
page 7
In the Letter to the Editor from Wayne Lela, ellipses should have been used to indicate that the quote was not continuous.
September 9, 2007
Jack and Diane doing the best they can
page 9
Feature Editor, Heidi Koos, interviewed me in September of 2007 for a profile story. This article, hosted by the Courier’s website,
is searchable through Google and Yahoo. I’m concerned with several errors in the story that misrepresent my career.
Please note the following:
1. I worked at the time for the foreign desk. The National Desk is a different department.
2. I never submitted freelance stories for WLS-AM. While I did hang out with the announcer and producer, I was never on the air or had any kind of professional relationship with the company.
3. While I do speak basic Czech, German, ASL and Polish, I do not speak eight languages.
4. The call letters are WAMU. NPR should not be connected to the call letters. I produced the station’s local content during its broadcast of NPR’s Morning Edition. It can not be said that I was a Morning Edition producer. That would incorrectly mean that I worked for a different company at that time. I was also a paid employee. Not an intern.
5. I traveled to Baghdad in February.
6. The winterization program took place in the city of Skopje, Macedonia. Not in the countryside of Kosovo.
Jack Zahora
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