The Courier | Volume 56 Issue 10

Sleeping Outside to Raise Awareness Plus: • The Psychology Behind Starbucks • COD Theater’s Latest Show is Killing it

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Sleeping Outside to Raise Awareness Sleep Out Saturday hoped to bring awareness to the issue of homeless in DuPage County.

COD Announces Start of Weekly COVID-19 Testing Weekly COVID-19 testing at COD will begin on Nov. 15 and requires a bit of set up.

Anxiety in the Age of COVID-19 Many young people have experienced increased anxiety during the pandemic and don’t know what to do about it.

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FEATURES

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COD Theater’s Latest Show is Killing It COD’s latest production “She Kills Monsters” is a fun night out.

The Psychology Behind Starbucks What makes Starbucks so enticing that we keep going back?

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Do Your Part, be Cyber Smart Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Helpful Tips on How To Be Protected

Student Leadership Council Upcoming Events A full recap of current and upcoming events at SLC.

Chaparral Football Holds Team Scoreless for Third Time this Season The Chaparral football team wins vs Liberty Prep with a final score of 44-0.

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NEWS SLEEPING OUTSIDE TO RAISE AWARENESS Katie Toolan, Staff Writer

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BridgeCommunities is an organization in DuPage County looking to bring awareness to poverty and the people affected by home instability. Sleep Out Saturday was hosted at the College of DuPage this past Saturday, Nov. 6.

The hope was to make the students and faculty mindful of the homelessness in their community.

It may not be as apparent in DuPage County, but the problem of homelessness does exist here.

DuPage County homelessness affects families at a higher rate than other parts of northeastern Illinois. According to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s report, “Between 2007 and 2016, at least half of the homeless population in DuPage County were families, the highest percentage share in the region. As of 2019, McHenry County had the highest percentage of families experiencing homelessness (42%), followed by DuPage County (39%) and Lake County (38%).”

The evening began with an introduction by COD President Brian Caputo. Caputo spoke about the importance of the work of Bridge and about the significance of the evening’s event.

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“What you are doing here is very important.

You are raising awareness about homelessness and supporting us and Bridge Communities in combating a very serious social problem,” Caputo said. After Caputo’s remarks, he introduced Megan DeAngelis, the manager of nutritional services at Bridge.

DeAngelis is a testament to the success of the work being done by Bridge. She is a COD alumna and a beneficiary of Bridge’s services. After a tumultuous situation with her ex-husband and his family, DeAngelis found herself and her two children homeless.

She made some inquiries and was referred to Bridge by the Department of Housing and Family Services.

She spoke of the reception she received from Bridge.

“I went in with the kids, and they were just as sweet as can be,” she said. “No judgment.”

As the nutritional services manager at Bridge, DeAngelis spoke about nutrition and the access to affordable, nutrient rich food being a struggle for families.

“You can be full, you can eat but you are not giving your body the nutrients it needs,” she said.

In these situations, people are faced with choosing costs over health.

DeAngelis also spoke about the small acts of compassion that can be extended to make an impact on someone in a positive way by volunteering time or, “Maybe it’s just a smile that you give to the person next to you.”

Students who participated spoke about the importance of an event like Sleep Out Saturday.

Noah Herman, a biology student, spent a 35-degree night in his silver Toyota Camry with his friend Emmanuel. Herman explained what he hopes his participation will inspire.

“I hope it invokes a personal responsibility,” Herman said. “The people here will look at homeless people differently.”

Emmanuel Marjurutira, a student of radiology, heard about the event through the Intervarsity, a program at College of DuPage run by Jeff Haus. Marjurutira is hoping that this event will have a global impact.

“I am here to support the homeless people around the world,” he said. Marjurutira explained he thinks events like the Sleep Out Saturday give people hope.

Prior to the pandemic, homelessness in DuPage County was significantly declining.

According to statistics from a Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning analysis as of November 30, 2020, DuPage County recorded a 60% decline in homelessness between 2007 and 2019, the greatest percentage reduction in the area. Whether the effects of COVID-19 and the lifted eviction moratorium will reverse the progress made fighting homelessness in the last decade, remains to be seen. In the meantime, Bridge will continue its work to move people from dependency to self-supporting lifestyles.

For more about Bridge and the work they do, visit their website: bridgecommunities.org.

NEWS COD ANNOUNCES START OF WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTING Bee Bishop, Staff Writer

COVID-19 testing will begin Nov. 15 at COD. Any person who is not fully vaccinated and who is taking an in-person class must test weekly. Students with medical and religious exemptions must also adhere to weekly testing requirements. Students, faculty or staff who refuse to get tested will not be allowed on campus.

In an email sent Nov. 4, COD President Brian Caputo detailed steps to prepare for testing, as well as what the testing process would look like. The first step is to create a profile through the SHIELD Illinois portal. SHIELD Illinois is a program at the University of Illinois that developed a saliva test for COVID-19 and has partnered with COD for COVID-19 testing.

The SHIELD Illinois profile must be set up before testing begins on Nov. 15. In a personal interview, COD Vice President Jim Bente emphasized the importance of setting up a profile prior to the start of testing.

“If students don’t set that profile up in advance, and they show up for testing, they are going to have to set it up then, which is only going to increase the time they’re going to be there,” he said.

Once testing starts, individuals must bring an employee or student ID to the test. Testing will take place in Student Resource Center room 2000 and will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 5p.m. on Wednesdays. They must also sign a waiver in order for the test results to be released to COD. “Individuals will need to sign a consent form every time they are tested,” Bente said, “They can do that at the test site or online.”

The test will involve producing a small amount of saliva to deposit into a vial.

“Individuals should not eat, drink (including water), chew gum, smoke or use tobacco products within 60 minutes prior to providing a saliva sample,” Caputo said in the email, “Doing any of these things within 60 minutes prior to providing a sample could produce an inconclusive result and require the individual to re-test.”

Test results will appear in the SHIELD Illinois portal within 24 hours of arriving at the lab. If a student tests positive, they will be contacted by the administration.

“If a student is positive, we’ll follow up with those students to give them instructions as to what they should be doing,” Bente said. Any student who does test positive and requires accommodations due to isolation or quarantine should contact the Center for Access and Accommodations.

Individuals who are not vaccinated and are required to test weekly will be notified within the coming week of that requirement. Bente also encouraged students who are fully vaccinated but have not turned in their vaccination card yet to do so soon.

“If a student is fully vaccinated, now’s the time to get the vaccination information in,” he said. “If it’s a week before and they’re just getting their vaccination information in, they will probably need to be tested because we need to process that information.”

Any students with questions about weekly testing should contact the Dean of Student Affairs at deanofstudents@cod.edu, and any faculty or staff that have questions should contact Human Resources at hrcov@cod.edu.

Those required to test must must be set up their SHIELD Illinois profile before testing begins on Nov. 15

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FEATURES ANXIETY IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 Joseph Krebaum, Staff Writer

family unit is experiencing a little bit more anxiety and more mental health.”

The CDC recommends people with anxiety take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories about the pandemic. They also advise people to eat healthily, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, talk to others about their concerns and get vaccinated. But what matters most of all during this pandemic is safety.

“As long as you are safe,” Matariyeh tells his students, “you’ll be safe.” They also urge people experiencing considerable levels of anxiety to seek professional help.

Graphic by Zainab Imam

Em Krebaum, a former COD student, was diagnosed with anxiety disorder when he developed an irrational fear of throwing up.

He has experienced increased anxiety because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “If you get COVID,” Krebaum tells me, “then you can get nauseous and throw up, and that’s a trigger for me, so I definitely don’t want to get COVID.” His companion, Peggy, a beagle mix, sits on the carpeted floor beside his chair. According to him, Peggy has done as much to help with his anxiety as therapy has. He adds that his main coping mechanisms for dealing with his anxiety are distractions and grounding techniques. He also shares a powerful mantra with me: “I am in control. I am in my happy place. Nothing’s going to happen. Everything is okay.”

According to the NYC Health Department, anxiety includes feelings of nervousness, fear, tension, numbness, worry, or feeling that something bad is about to happen. It can also be associated with physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, sweating, cold hands, trembling, trouble concentrating and difficulty sleeping.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse survey found that “a larger share of young adults (ages 18-24) have reported

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symptoms of anxiety compared to older adults throughout the pandemic.” Globally, in children and adolescents, anxiety symptoms during COVID-19 have doubled, compared with estimates before the pandemic. Rates were higher later in the pandemic in older adolescents and in girls.

Krebaum’s experience is just one out of many causes of anxiety for teenagers and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some find themselves struggling with finances from being unemployed. Some have to come to grips with the loss of a loved one. Some even become stressed over the politicization of mask mandates and vaccines. Disputes between friends and family over vaccinations cause further anxiety.

For college students, the decision of whether or not to take a year off from education has been more critical than ever over the last year.

Yousef Matariyeh, a psychologist at Lisle High School, has seen a flood of students struggling with pandemic-related emotions. He believes that students’ anxieties nowadays have been amplified by the anxieties that their families face. “I think the severity of what students are going through is more significant,” he tells me, “and I think what’s made it more significant, is [that] that student is not alone. I think the

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, contact COD’s mental health department.

FEATURES COD THEATER’S LATEST SHOW IS KILLING IT Bee Bishop, Staff Writer

COD’s theater department opened their latest production “She Kills Monsters” on Nov. 4. The show is an action-packed, yet emotional, story about grief, 90s nostalgia and the escapism of the tabletop role playing game Dungeons and Dragons.

The story follows a high school teacher named Agnes, a 24 year-old who lives in Athens, Ohio, just after the rest of her family tragically died in a car crash. As Agnes is beginning to move in with her boyfriend, she finds a notebook belonging to her younger sister, Tilly. It contained Tilly’s next big Dungeons and Dragons adventure. In an attempt to learn more about the sister she once had, Agnes embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and delves into the mystical world of DnD. The play’s director, Amelia Barrett, gave her thoughts on the plot and the themes it contained in her director’s note.

“Through the game, Agnes copes with her powerlessness to save her sister by taking an imagined power to control and unleash death upon others,” she said. “This is the most interesting aspect of the play for me, as it acts as a salve for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, invisible, the victim or powerless. It is a delicious moment to take something you have no control over and imagine yourself heroic, courageous and superhuman.”

The play is filled with crazy fight scenes as Agnes and her party battle their way through monsters both big and small to reach their goal. The whole production is very interesting visually. Actor and Assistant Stage Manager Leo Grabowski‐Grant said it’s a big plus to the show.

“I think that even if you don’t understand anything about the show, you’ll at least enjoy looking at it,” Grabowski-Grant said. “We have shadow puppets for monsters. We have actual monster costumes. We have moving cloth panels with LED lights in them. So there’s a ton of visual work.”

Despite all the fast-paced action scenes, the cast still delivers a lively and heart-felt story about grief and how Agnes works through it.

Watching Agnes work through her grief and

regret is a very cathartic experience, and the cast balances the high-energy action scenes with equally high-energy emotional scenes extremely well. For example, at one part during the play Agnes’ adventuring party engages in an unconventional dance battle with one of the monsters that they face. Right after the battle finished, Agnes has a rude awakening that there were a lot of things she missed in her sister’s life.

The transition between the comical dancing is masterfully done into the incredibly impactful, gut-wrenching sight of watching the main character finally understand that her sister is well and truly gone.

While the play certainly focuses on Agnes and her journey, there is still the other story about the characters that Agnes meets on her adventure in her sister’s DnD notebook. GrabowskiGrant said that’s part of what makes the play so relatable.

“Everyone can be anyone they want to be inside a DnD adventure and, hopefully, that becomes what the world should be,” they said,

“People like to see themselves in the shows, and in this show you get to see people be themselves.”

Overall, the play is a delightful experience.

Running about 75 minutes, the play is atmospheric and heartfelt. Plus, the audience gets to enjoy some classic 90s songs in between scenes.

“Content warning for people watching. There is violence. Obviously she’s killing things, but there’s also strong language, touchy subjects and acts of homophobia,” Grabowski-Grant said, “But come open minded if you are not familiar with most of these things and maybe look up a couple things about DnD first.”

“She Kills Monsters” will run until Nov. 14 in the Playhouse Theater Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. COVID-19 guidelines are in place.

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FEATURES THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND STARBUCKS Jona Padua, Staff Writer

It’s inevitable. In almost every corner of the city, on every block in the suburbs and even in schools, more often than not, you’ll find a Starbucks there. Whether you’re an avid consumer of Starbucks or a casual buyer of a drink here and there, there’s no doubt that people will continue to come back for more.

The question is: why?

Perhaps it’s the accessibility and convenience that brings people back. Perhaps it’s the customer service and the atmosphere. Or perhaps the drinks and the food are really just that good. However, even with all these aspects, the chain itself puts more intention into their branding and customer relations than at first glance.

Everything — from the way the menus are written to the placement of the chairs to even why they write names on the cups — is a marketing tactic to get you to come back and spend more. It’s quite impressive.

Let’s start from the walk in. The lighting: The more energy in light, the more the sensors in our eyes are stimulated and the lighter we perceive the object to be. According to a Human Vision and Color Perception study conducted at the Microscopy Resource Center, “The first steps in this sensory process are the stimulation of light receptors in the eyes, conversion of the light stimuli or images into signals, and

transmission of electrical signals containing the vision information from each eye to the brain through the optic nerves.” Therefore, we’re naturally attracted to brighter areas in our field of vision. The lighting in Starbucks is focused on the cash register area and the shelves with the products. Everything else is dimmer. That’s because people react to well-lit areas and feel more compelled to make purchases. The light leads you in the desired direction and draws your attention to the products they want to sell most.

Beyond lighting, the furniture also plays a role. If you’re in a Starbucks in a busy city, then most likely the chairs will be less comfortable.

Why? It’s so people who are sitting don’t stay long, and therefore will make room for more customers. However, a Starbucks on an emptier street is much different. It’s all intentional.

Now, the menu. No matter which Starbucks it is or what iteration of the menu is presented to you, the middle is just where your eyes will go first. This is called the “Center Stage Effect” as explained by Kent Hendricks, the Director of Marketing at Zondervan Academic. Starbucks is very strategic in utilizing this effect when it comes to their products. That’s why the drinks are usually in the center, rather than the food items, as that’s what they’re known for. That’s why you’re most likely to order the grande size.

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Grande is what is presented in the middle. Not only that, but it’s the compromise between the two extremes of small and large. This is also called the “Compromise Effect,” as studied by Xinqian Li at Jinan University, the School of Management.

Their menus also do not include the dollar sign.

The dollar sign is a reference to money. Money means spending, and spending is negative. Sure, you know you’re spending money, but you don’t want to be reminded of just how much you’re spending. Removing the dollar sign makes the consumer spend more without even meaning to. That is also why Starbucks has higher prices in coffees than other coffee brands. A Harvard Business Review deemed this as the “Starbucks Effect.”

The reason Starbucks raises their prices is that a higher price is associated with higher quality, as studied by D P S Verma and Soma Sen Gupta at the University of Delhi. They charge more for what used to be cheap and dress it in a “premium” customer experience. That is also why they write names on the cups: to make your experience feel more personalized as opposed to a McDonald’s or a Dunkin’ Donuts. Also why the coffee machines are shorter so you can be sure you’ll see the barista. They believe that customers should feel a personal connection to those who are working there to help ensure a good experience.

They also want to make sure you aren’t missing out on their seasonal or exclusive items.

Another marketing tactic involved “Fear of Missing Out,” or FOMO. Starbucks is known for their limited-time drinks; you feel more compelled to buy them while they’re out, or you won’t get the chance to for a long time. It’s all to get you to spend more on their product.

It’s all strategic in regards to the company and their stores. At the College of DuPage, the Starbucks is located in a very accessible location to college students and staff, causing sales to be more successful. So, although you may be more conscious about Starbucks marketing strategies, they can still have a powerful influence enough to get you to come back.

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FEATURES DO YOUR PART, BE CYBER SMART Eva Koureta, Staff Writer

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. COD is one of the many colleges that does everything it can to protect students’ databases from any cyber criminal activity.

And, now, COD administrators are calling on students to become part of the effort.

As of Nov. 1, all COD students must complete a two-step verification form every time they log into their student email (dupage.edu). Keith Conlee, chief security officer of COD, said this process is an excellent way to protect our personal information.

Conlee came to COD 19 years ago, and his job centers around making sure student data is protected. The two-step verification process makes it more difficult for students to access their campus email, but Conlee said that’s a good thing.

“If it’s not easy for the students to log in to their email, then it’s definitely harder for the hackers,” said Conlee.

The network services group of COD created the two-step verification process. This new process would require students to log in with different types of information, such as providing an alternative email or phone

number.The faculty and staff have had the two-step authentication since 2020. With this action, criminals can’t log in to the accounts because they can not access the second form of verification.

When it comes to scams and hacking activities, people are mostly familiar with scam emails. Nowadays, criminals use a variety of ways to connect with individuals. They use texts, phone calls, emails and websites to draw your attention. What people must look for are called “red flags.”

“Red flags, for example, can be the time and the day that an email was sent to you,” said Conlee. “Non-office hours and holidays are the most common time frames that hackers use to contact you with an emergency matter. People should think of four basic questions starting with when, what, how and from whom they are receiving the message.”

A lot of people cannot resist scams because of the strangeness of the message or because of their curiosity. This is what criminals are counting on. They rely on people’s emotional response to a message that is asking them to either pay a tremendous amount of money or suffer legal expenses. Both the questions they

are asking and the urgency that they are trying to imply from the messages are red flags for scams.

Identity theft and fraud reports are rising every day. According to a report by the Insurance Information Institute, during the years 20162020 almost 5 million individuals filed cyberrelated complaints. In 2020, 46% of the reports were fraud complaints, 29% involved identity theft and 25% other consumer objections.

Important steps to help students prevent criminal activities are to update their password often, and always have a two-step verification process. For these matters, COD’s student help desk is always a great source to find answers to your questions.

If you suspect criminal activity on your college or personal email accounts do not hesitate to ask for help. The best thing to do is change all your passwords and file a police report. If the crime is connected to your banking information, immediately contact your bank and report the criminal act.

Learn more about how to prevent and be protected from cyber lawbreakers.

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FEATURES STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UPCOMING EVENTS Haley Battle, Staff Writer

It is evident that the Student Leadership Council (SLC) cares about student voices, and wants to give leadership opportunities to students to make an impact within College of DuPage. The SLC’s main goal is to bring in more students and get varying perspectives.

For the past two weeks, I have had the honor to sit in on two Zoom meetings and document their goals, events coming up at the end of the semester and what they are striving for in the upcoming weeks.

International Student Teams The international student committee has planned an upcoming event from Nov. 15 - 19 concerning international students. The event will be held at COD. The International student committee is planning to exhibit various cultures and they hope to include local and international students.

Budget Team The Budget committee is trying to put their thoughts and ideas together to improve their leadership skills. They are currently in the midst of putting the team together. As for updates on COD merchandise, they are deciding if they want to add new things like masks and sweaters.

The SLC is creating a forum of members to comment and give suggestions amongst the team.

Operations Team The shared operations team met the week of Oct. 26. They had a meeting concerning personal professional development of individual members on the team. They are currently trying to bring back elements of the peer mentorship program, where the operations team pairs experienced officers from the team with newer members of the team. The goal is to provide accountability among members and familiarity with their roles in the team.

Other Events The DuPage Higher Education Service Council is a large non-profit located in the greater Chicago area. DuPage County is one of the few counties selected to perform experimental projects. They have created a platform for networking every non-profit that is Marketing Team The marketing team meets weekly at 10 a.m. active in the county. on Mondays. The team is planning to decorate the SLC. The team is posting on Instagram and creating a ‘meet the team’ poster.

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SPORTS CHAPARRAL FOOTBALL HOLDS TEAM SCORELESS FOR THIRD TIME THIS SEASON Devin Oommen, Photo Editor

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The Chaparral football team shutout its opponent for the third time this season, winning their game on Nov. 6 with a final score of 44-0.

The game was played against Liberty Prep Sports Academy, a school based in Marion, Ind. The Chaparrals scored on the first play of the game with a pass from quarterback Brooks Blount to running back Chase Mendoza for 62 yards and a touchdown.

On the Chap’s third offensive possession of the game, in two plays, running back Darrel Smith caught a pass from Blount, then he ran 49 yards for a touchdown on the next play. As of Nov. 6, Smith was 8th in the nation in rushing yards per game in NJCAA DIII football, averaging 49.3 yards per game.

After the game, when asked what he was thinking about during the drive, Smith said, “Get the ball and score. Knowing my reads, doing what my coach tells me to do and get the job done.”

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In their third game holding a team scoreless, the Chaparral defense punished Liberty Prep for the entire game. Defensive lineman Tom Trieb sacked Liberty’s quarterback during their second offensive possession. Liberty’s third offensive possession ended with an interception by defensive back Brandon Vines. On Liberty’s fourth offensive possession, COD’s defense blocked a punt attempt, which was recovered by defensive back Nicholas Wade, who then ran for a touchdown.

After the game, COD assistant coach Treston Womack said, “We came out, we put up points.

Obviously we want to execute more on offense, score every quarter.” The Chaparrals’ offense scored every quarter except the third. Womack said he’s pleased with the winning season the team has put together so far.

“We feel pretty good. We’re figuring things out on offense. We put up some more points,” Womack said. “Defense has it figured out…

we’re just looking forward to keep improving going into Georgia Military (next) week.”

As regular season Juco football is winding down, anticipation builds to find out which teams will play in the DIII title game, which COD will host on Dec. 4.

The Chaparrals now have a 6-2 record for the season and are ranked 3rd in week 10 DIII voting.

The Chaparrals have two more games this season, both against DI schools. The next game is Nov. 13 against Georgia Military College.

The last game of the season is Nov. 19 against Ellsworth Community College.

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November Happenings Sneaker Drive Nov. 8 - 12 Sneaker drive in cafe for world kindness day Thanksgiving Meal Nov. 10 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and pie We Salute our Veterans Nov. 11 Free coffee and pastry in the SRC cafe and Starbucks will be offering tall complimentary coffee.

Thank you for your service!

Sushi Chef Nov. 15 The sushi chef will be returning due to popular demand Sneaker Heartz Founder Nov. 15 | 11 a.m.

The sneaker heartz founder will show off his shoes and talk about his passion for giving back

We are thankful for the entire COD community.

We love being back on campus to see everyone’s smiling faces and assist in making every day a better day for all who enter our doors.

Happy Thanksgiving, COD!

Reminder! All venues will be closed Nov. 24 - 26 for Thanksgiving.

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ACROSS 1. "If all ____ fails..."

5. *Male Thanksgiving bird 8. Yoko's last name 11. Indian restaurant bread 12. Carhop's carrier 13. *"Kiss the Cook" garment 15. Homer's "The Odyssey", e.g.

16. *Grandpa or Grandma, often 17. Moolah or dough 18. *Pilgrim's colony 20. Allah's cleric 21. Arranges into categories 22. Chance's genre 23. *"Plains, Trains and Automobiles" star 26. Woven containers 30. Kimono sash 31. Aristotle's school 34. Part of ideal 35. Hurricane feature, pl.

37. Comedian Schumer 38. Teen worry 39. Side of a ruler 40. Left over 42. *When will the guests be here?, acr.

43. Rejuvenate 45. Expression of agreement (2 words) 47. *What Turkey Trot participants did 48. Outdoor entertainment area 50. Messy substances 52. *It makes Thanksgiving wishes come true?

55. Half of diameter, pl.

56. Flu symptom 57. Accompanies relief 59. Leaves out 60. More than a talker?

61. Isaac's firstborn 62. Skin cyst 63. "____ my party, and I'll cry if I want too..."

64. Confederate or Union, e.g.

DOWN 1. Compass dir.

2. Arctic native 3. Go yachting 4. Become enclosed in a cyst 5. Freshwater fish 6. Hop-drying kilns 7. *Pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving, e.g.

8. Sea World's performer 9. "Cheers" regular 10. Top seed 12. Like a rosebush 13. Spy name 14. *Kind of squash 19. Toils 22. Truck brand motto: "Guts.

Glory. ____" 23. Lawn trimmer 24. Toe the line 25. Designs on lemur's tail 26. Purchases 27. #39 Across, pl.

28. T in Ferrari TR 29. Thai restaurant chicken staple 32. Elder's support 33. Flightless bird 36. *Thanksgiving football game host city since 1934 38. Impromptu 40. Big coffee holder 41. Choice word 44. Desert mirage 46. Makes less tight 48. Lace loop 49. "Angela's _____," memoir 50. *Raiders vs. Cowboys, e.g.

51. Scandinavian war god 52. Dry riverbed 53. Not final or absolute 54. Exclamation of surprise, archaic 55. Propel your boat!

58. Color wheel feature

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