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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
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A crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in St. Vincent’s Circle on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus after a walkout on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The protest and walkout was meant to honor pro-Palestinian martyrs one year after a Hamas terror attack in Gaza, according to the Students for Justice in Palestine instagram post.
Students for Justice in Palestine hold walkout on anniversary of October 7
Lucia Preziosi, Content Managing Editor • October 7, 2024
SJP holds walkout on Oct. 7 anniversary.
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York.
At VP debate, Vance attempts softer stance on abortion; Walz pushes him on election denial
Sarah Hendry, Current Events Beat Writer • October 7, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance took to the debate stage on Tuesday night in New York City for the only scheduled vice presidential...

Club president Emma Brown discusses paneling plans for Chicago TARDIS with Doctor Who Club members on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. DePaul's Doctor Who club has been attending Chicago TARDIS for about eight years.
Doctor Who Club regenerates into the new quarter
Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor • October 7, 2024

“Aliens and Monsters,” “Exterminate!” and  “Who’s that Doctor” — DePaul’s Doctor Who Club hosted jeopardy night on Thursday,...

DePaul fans celebrate in the stands during the women's volleyball game against the UIC Flames on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Fans were thrilled at DePaul's victory.
Optimism is in the air for the future of DePaul sports – from freshman to seniors
Jaime Villalpando, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024

Over the last couple of years, it is an understatement to say that being a Blue Demon sports fan has been challenging.  The men’s basketball...

DePaul women's cross-country huddles together before the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational women's 6k open race on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Blue Demons finished fourth overall.
‘Blue-collar’ mentality fuels Blue Demons along the lakefront
Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer • October 7, 2024

Some collegiate cross-country programs bring in excellent kids, state champion high school runners and simply have to manage their talent. Other...

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A CTA commuter crouches under the Harold Washington Library station sign on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The station is home to Brown, Orange, Purple and Pink Line trains.

OPINION: The real horrors are the dangers of the CTA

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Members of the church stand as they listen to Rev. Kenneth Phelps at the Concord Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Phelps offers bilingual sermons, where Spanish-speaking church-goers can hear the sermon in Spanish through their headphones.

As Chicago closes migrant shelters, community leaders step up to help those already here

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A crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in St. Vincent’s Circle on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus after a walkout on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The protest and walkout was meant to honor pro-Palestinian martyrs one year after a Hamas terror attack in Gaza, according to the Students for Justice in Palestine instagram post.

Students for Justice in Palestine hold walkout on anniversary of October 7

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The Red Line train heading towards Howard approaches commuters at the Jackson station on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Jackson Red Line station is known for its closeness to DePaul’s Loop campus as students shuttle from the Lincoln Park campus.

Bring a gun on the CTA? AI might know

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‘The Wild Robot’: The best DreamWorks movie in 13 years

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A crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in St. Vincent’s Circle on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus after a walkout on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The protest and walkout was meant to honor pro-Palestinian martyrs one year after a Hamas terror attack in Gaza, according to the Students for Justice in Palestine instagram post.
Students for Justice in Palestine hold walkout on anniversary of October 7
Lucia Preziosi, Content Managing Editor • October 7, 2024
SJP holds walkout on Oct. 7 anniversary.
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York.
At VP debate, Vance attempts softer stance on abortion; Walz pushes him on election denial
Sarah Hendry, Current Events Beat Writer • October 7, 2024
2024 to be hottest year on record, driven by climate change
2024 to be hottest year on record, driven by climate change
Luis Caro, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024
FOCUS
Maura Wolf of Ur Mom sings during the final performance of the Battle of the Bands in the Student Center on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Attendees casted ballots at the end of the night to decide who would win.
Behind the scenes at Battle of the Bands
Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief • April 28, 2024

In the Student Center’s room 120AB, Emily Robinson, senior and president of the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO), furiously types...

The entrance of The Last Chapter bookshop on Feb. 6, 2024, located on 2013 W. Roscoe St. Behind the brick entrance is a safe haven for all things romance.
Chicago's romance-centric bookstore gears up for Valentine's Day
Hailey Bosek, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2024
Richard Wilford talks with a customer in his Edgewater storefront on Oct. 22, 2023. Every item in the store, from Tiffany jewelry boxes to Beanie Babies, is handpicked from local families' estates.
'I've been collecting my whole life': Richard Wilford, paramedic, finds new purpose in estate sale storefront in Edgewater
Linnea Cheng, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2024
SPORTS
DePaul fans celebrate in the stands during the women's volleyball game against the UIC Flames on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Fans were thrilled at DePaul's victory.
Optimism is in the air for the future of DePaul sports – from freshman to seniors
Jaime Villalpando, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024

Over the last couple of years, it is an understatement to say that being a Blue Demon sports fan has been challenging.  The men’s basketball...

DePaul women's cross-country huddles together before the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational women's 6k open race on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Blue Demons finished fourth overall.
‘Blue-collar’ mentality fuels Blue Demons along the lakefront
Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer • October 7, 2024
The Hinske Huddle: Calm down, Bears fans
The Hinske Huddle: Calm down, Bears fans
Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor • October 7, 2024
LA DEPAULIA
La cantante Nicole Nicolalde baila en el centro del escenario durante su concierto el 26 de septiembre de 2024 en Haus Caliber de Chicago. Ella y su banda de fusión latina coreografían sus propias actuaciones de baile.
Cantante de Chicago lleva la música tradicional latina a nuevas alturas
Emily Diaz, La DePaulia Arts and Life Editor • October 7, 2024

Dejando que el ritmo se apodere de su cuerpo, Nicole Nicolalde a menudo se encuentra ensayando sus actuaciones de salsa y cantando con pistas...

Latin-fusion musician Nicole Nicolalde dances left stage at a performance on September 26, 2024 at Haus Caliber in Chicago. Her bandmate plays saxophone beside her and he is one of eight other instrumentalists in the group.
Chicago Musician Takes Traditional Latin Music to New Heights
Emily Diaz, La DePaulia Arts and Life Editor • October 7, 2024
A couple dances at the Latinx Cultural Center's third “Feria” on Thursday Sept. 26, 2024 at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus Welcome Center's parking lot.
A Feria at DePaul celebrates Hispanic Heritage, uplifts Latine presence in a predominately white institution
Alondra M. Castañeda, La DePaulia News Editor • September 30, 2024
ARTS & LIFE
Club president Emma Brown discusses paneling plans for Chicago TARDIS with Doctor Who Club members on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. DePaul's Doctor Who club has been attending Chicago TARDIS for about eight years.
Doctor Who Club regenerates into the new quarter
Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor • October 7, 2024

“Aliens and Monsters,” “Exterminate!” and  “Who’s that Doctor” — DePaul’s Doctor Who Club hosted jeopardy night on Thursday,...

Customers Michael and Hillary Klabisch browse the retro candy at Candyality May 11, 2024. "This candy is like a song that you hear and you go right back to that moment," Hillary said. "Some of these candies bring you exactly right back to that moment or memory again."
Candyality’s new owners, same nostalgic taste
Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief • October 7, 2024
Obsessive October DeJamz
Obsessive October DeJamz
Brielle Kohlbeck, Opinion Editor • October 7, 2024
OPINIONS
It is possible to befriend people with different political views as you
It is possible to befriend people with different political views as you
Karidja Monjolo, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024

“We can disagree and still love each other, unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist,”...

Click the visual to witness a modern day breakup!
FAFSA ghosted me and, yes, I’m still mad about it
Aubreonna Chamberlain, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024
An Absurd Bird employee prepares meals at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Student Center on Monday, September 30, 2024. The Absurd Bird is one of seven dining options available at the Student Center.
Cut the ‘Absurd’ and bring back the (real) ‘Bird’
Sofia Joseph, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024
MULTIMEDIA