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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Students dancing during Friday nights Queer Prom event.

Love under neon lights: Student Government Association hosts Queer Prom on Feb. 25

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor February 28, 2022

In close quarters and glitter on nearly everyone’s eyelids, several couples dance against each other as single people form dance circles. Everyone starts to scream at the top of their lungs in excitement...

College students love dating apps, but is it worth it?

College students love dating apps, but is it worth it?

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor February 20, 2022

Social media and the digitization of the modern world have made finding potential sexual partners as easy as the click of a button. Now, dating apps have become one of the most popular avenues for single...

Freshman Jillian Muncaster leans into the Bean sculpture in downtown Chicago to kiss it.

Welcome to Chicago, here’s what to know

Milan Opsenica, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022

Chicago is a city with deeply rooted traditions. Some are a little odd while others just make sense, like not putting ketchup on your hotdog. Although Chicago’s traditions can make the transition...

Millennium Park’s ice skating rink is open from November 19th to March 6th for the public.

Let me plan your date

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor February 15, 2022

Ice Skating + fine dining Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or just a cute date with a friend, let me plan your date in the city that will be magical enough to keep them impressed for the rest of...

Body neutrality over body positivity

Body neutrality over body positivity

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief February 14, 2022

Body neutrality, the act of accepting and acknowledging the physique for its natural disposition and remarkable aspects over society’s impractical demands, has matured into the next chapter of self-love. Nipping...

Chocolate strawberries and Candy hearts are just some of the many cheap gifts to give to your partner.

Cheap Valentine’s dates for every type of relationship

Maddey Martin, Contributing Writer February 13, 2022

Listen, Valentine’s Day can create a lot of pressure. We like to think it’s not, act all cool and aloof about plans with our significant other. But deep down, we want everything to go perfectly. We...

Let Me Plan Your Date: Cafe Jumping Bean + Pilsen Community Books

Let Me Plan Your Date: Cafe Jumping Bean + Pilsen Community Books

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor February 6, 2022

Bored of your everyday dates at Barnes & Noble and Starbucks? Not every date has to stay within the Lincoln Park zip code. Take a trip over to Pilsen, one of Chicago's most proud and celebrated Latino...

Single-use plastics given new life in “The Plastic Bag Store”

Single-use plastics given new life in “The Plastic Bag Store”

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor February 6, 2022

America has a plastic problem. In 2018, the most recent year tracked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans consumed over 35.7 million tons of plastic. That is over 70 million...

Luke Herman takes a photo of Fullerton Avenue as part of his Instagram page.

Casual Instagram: New social media aesthetic accentuates the beauty of everyday moments

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor January 25, 2022

Bending over to take a picture with his iPhone, DePaul student Luke Herman snaps a photo of a used Dunkin coffee cup destroyed by snow on the sidewalk. Herman then gets up to take another photo of...

Homemade pasta is a great way to enjoy your time on a virtual date.

Let me plan your date: virtual pasta and a movie

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor January 25, 2022

With school online, dating life for many has disappeared. But Zoom doesn't have to be just for class. This week’s date idea accommodates those not ready to meet in person quite yet but still want a real...

Tattoo Factory off the Wilson stop is one of the many tattoo shops students go to.

Students find self expression through tattoos

Hallie Long, Contributing Writer December 18, 2021

We all express ourselves in various ways, the music we listen to, clothes we wear, piercings, and, of course, tattoos. College is the time in a young adult’s life where they decide to book an appointment...

Lawler decorated her daughters birthday party with balloons gifted from the Buy Nothing group, including a reused three balloon that would be passed around the group to help celebrate three different birthdays in total.

Reduce, reuse, reconnect— how a Facebook group helps Lakeview be more sustainable and build community

Leslie Williamson, Contributing Writer December 8, 2021

A used bike, a bag of clothes and a leftover burrito—each of these items was given a new life through a community Facebook group. The Buy Nothing groups are home to what just might be the most positive...

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