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Chicago celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Olivia Mohseni May 3, 2015

Named the “best fiesta north of the border” by Mercadito, one of Chicago’s most celebrated holidays is here — Cinco de Mayo. The entire city celebrates with Mexican food, music and art in commemoration...

POLL: How do you get around Chicago?

Mariah Woelfel and Kathryn Eardley April 29, 2015

  Video: Students tell the DePaulia their favorite ways of commuting in Chicago. This survey is part of a new weekly poll segment launched in an effort to give our student body a voice regarding...

(Max Kleiner / The DePaulia)

Clueless in Chicago: Lack of sexual health knowledge leads to questions

Lily Rose April 26, 2015

Students at DePaul can receive an extensive education on just about anything — they are able to choose from a long list of majors ranging from Costume Technology to Exercise Science and more. Students...

Rapper Chief Keef helped to popularize the term “Chiraq” to describe Chicago violence. (Photo courtesy of Chief Keef)

‘Chiraq’ controversy divides local filmmakers

Kevin Quin April 26, 2015

Over the last few years, Chicago violence has served as an inspiration for a significant number of documentaries. The bloody homicides and gang shootings that happen almost daily on the city’s South...

(Photo courtesy of Bully)

You’re here for who? Bands to check out at Chicago music festivals

Jaycee Rockhold April 26, 2015

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast and Riot Fest this year. Bully Sometimes the bands...

Former mayoral candidate Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia (pictured below) joined demonstrators on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago Wednesday fighting for a $15 minimum wage. The Chicago City Council passed a gradual increase last year to $13 an hour and this issue has been relevant in the nationwide debate over income inequality. (Megan Deppen / The DePaulia)

Workers in Chicago take on fight for $15 minimum wage

Megan Deppen April 19, 2015

Beneath the golden rays of sunshine, protesters of McDonald’s golden arches massed by the thousands on UIC’s campus Wednesday as part of the nationwide Fight for $15 movement. Nestled in a crowd...

Pope Benedict XVI embraces Cardinal Francis George after addressing the bishops at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Cardinal Francis George, a vigorous defender of Roman Catholic orthodoxy who played a key role in the church’s response to the clergy sex abuse scandal, has died. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Cardinal George remembered by Chicago, DePaul

Brenden Moore April 19, 2015

Francis Cardinal George, the former Roman Catholic archbishop of Chicago, died Friday after a nearly decade-long battle with cancer. He was 78. George was appointed archbishop in 1997 by Pope John...

Lauren Dyrek leads Human Communion, a participatory therapeutic art series. (Photo courtesy of Human Communion)

Art events in Chicago heal through expressive celebration

Jordan Sarti April 19, 2015

Many students use drinking, dancing and attending art events as opportunities for cathartic release after overscheduled workweeks. But some groups around Chicago are drawing an even more explicit connection...

(Photo courtesy of Shamir)

You’re here for who? Artists to check out in Chicago music festivals

Kevin Quin April 19, 2015

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast and Riot Fest this year. Mick Jenkins: Lollapalooza The...

Beat police patrol the streets of Chicago. Many pundits question whether increased police presence is a socially or economically effective method to fight crime. (AP Photos/M. Spencer Green)

Increasing street presence of Chicago police: An effective solution?

Jackson Danbeck April 12, 2015

As instances of police brutality and crime continue across the nation, Chicago is forced to look at its own crime problem and whether the policies of newly re-elected Mayor Rahm Emanuel will prove effective...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel makes his victory speech at Plumbers Union hall the night of Tuesday, April 7. (Danielle Harris / The DePaulia)

Commentary: Rahm Emanuel reigns on in Chicago

Brenden Moore April 12, 2015

“Chicago ain’t ready for reform yet,” said former 43rd Ward Alderman Paddy Bauler upon his victory over a reform candidate in 1939. Indeed, this line became one of folklore as Chicago went from...

(Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Top shops in Chicago to visit on Record Store Day

Cheriden Sablik April 12, 2015

Since its inception on April 19, 2008, Record Store Day has been a staple for record collectors and independent record stores alike. Throughout its past seven years, occurring on the third Saturday of...

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