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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

Chicago DIY spaces adopt safe venue policies

Chicago DIY spaces adopt safe venue policies

Maxwell Newsom January 14, 2016

A clear homage to Kathleen Hannah and Bikini Kill, The Dollhouse proudly displays a homemade sign that reads “Girls To The Front,” above the venue’s house drum kit. The sign, as edgy, feminist...

Yer a class, Harry: DePaul offers three Harry Potter classes Winter Quarter

Yer a class, Harry: DePaul offers three ‘Harry Potter’ classes Winter Quarter

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2016

Heather Easley recalled being in line for a midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” the fifth installment of the “Harry Potter” series. The DePaul professor was just...

DePaul students perform at House of Blues in rap group Co-Stanza

DePaul students perform at House of Blues in rap group Co-Stanza

Megan Stringer January 10, 2016

When rapper Jack Costanza plays his music, he wants to relay his passion. That’s exactly what he had the opportunity to do onstage at House of Blues last Sunday night, Jan. 3. Costanza is a member...

St. Vincents DeJamz: Hopeful lineup for Chicago summer festivals

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: Hopeful lineup for Chicago summer festivals

Erin Yarnall January 10, 2016

Fans of music festivals and band reunions were delighted on Jan. 4, when the highly awaited Coachella lineup was released. The lineup features huge reunions from bands including LCD Soundsystem and...

DePaul student comedians produce stand-up show, Undergrad Underground

DePaul student comedians produce stand-up show, Undergrad Underground

Pat Mullane January 10, 2016

It takes a certain type of person to dive into the world of standup comedy, a fierce environment dependent upon applause and laughter in order for survival. For some, being stranded alone on a stage with...

Evanston escape room Lock Chicago offers attendees a sense of adventure

Evanston escape room Lock Chicago offers attendees a sense of adventure

Jesus Montero January 10, 2016

Opening this past week in Evanston is the Lock Chicago, a new adventure escape room. Escape rooms are a mixture of theater, decorated themes and puzzles that groups must solve under a specific time in...

Making a Murderer recap: Facts, evidence and theories

‘Making a Murderer’ recap: Facts, evidence and theories

Mandy Durose January 9, 2016

Netflix’s original true crime drama series, “Making a Murderer,” is 10 hours of bubbling frustration, not only for the audience but for the key players involved in the Steven Avery case the show...

Students attend Hogwarts at DAB event Thursday

Students ‘attend’ Hogwarts at DAB event Thursday

Maddy Crozier January 8, 2016

DePaul Activities Board (DAB) magically transformed the Student Center into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for its DePaul After Dark event last Thursday. More than 350 students, wizards,...

‘The Revenant’ actor talks filming experience

‘The Revenant’ actor talks filming experience

Matt Koske January 8, 2016

Based on true events and Michael Punke’s novel, a frontiersman in the 1820’s sets out on an epic survival journey for vengeance after being left behind following a bear mauling. A visceral,...

Directors Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson talk stop-motion film, Anomalisa

Directors Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson talk stop-motion film, ‘Anomalisa’

Matt Koske January 6, 2016

Film critics, writers, and moviegoers often wonder what the heck goes on in the mind of Charlie Kaufman. “Anomalisa” may be a good starting point. Teaming up with director Duke Johnson, Kaufman...

Who could be playing 2016 Chicago music festivals

Who could be playing 2016 Chicago music festivals

Kirsten Onsgard January 5, 2016

Slather on that sunscreen and fill up your water bottle – festival season is almost here. Okay, maybe we’re still six months out, but Coachella’s lineup announcement yesterday gives festival...

Review: Reaction NYE rings in 2016 with Skrillex, Chance The Rapper

Review: Reaction NYE rings in 2016 with Skrillex, Chance The Rapper

Jesus Montero January 3, 2016

Reaction was the one of the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in the Chicago area for music lovers. Electronic duo Purity Ring’s rhythmed melodies brought in the groove, Run The Jewels brought a...

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