‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark
Michael Brzezinski, Chief Film Critic
November 11, 2019
Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” has kept its top-shelf status in the annals of horror film history rightfully for almost 40 years now. Though it has been denounced by the author of its source material, Stephan King himself, the film community and beyond has never not recognized it as an importa...
Meatless burgers offer a sustainable alternative, ‘impossible’ to ignore
Hannah Coyle, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
Sustainability has been ‘in’ for decades, but recently sustainable foods have become a trend themselves., Impossible Foods Inc. and Beyond Meat have released meatless hamburgers that can feed carnivores, but also cater directly to vegetarians and vegans. As concerns about climate change increase, c...
Student shows highlight DePaul jazz program
Jonathan Lee, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
Duke Ellington: If the first thing that comes to mind is “Big Mouth,” do yourself a favor and head over to a jazz club near you. Lucky for you, a new one opened just last year by the name of Holtschneider Performance Center. Three different jazz combos at DePaul performed at the center last Tuesday. Th...
‘The Irishman’ highlight’s director Martin Scorsese’s continued success
Michael Brzezinski, Chief Film Critic
November 11, 2019
Over the course of his almost fifty-year career, Martin Scorsese has more than earned his status as one of Hollywood’s most consistently amazing directors.. He is a filmmaker who constantly keeps up with the times and ups his game in terms of revolutionizing the platform on a narrative, formal, and t...
L.A. band ‘Moby Rich’ capitalizes on being different
Charlie Bevins, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
The music video for Moby Rich’s “Oil Spill” begins with the lead singers, Maxwell Joseph and Connor Pledger, donning bowl-cut wigs and mustaches on a grainy news presentation. Pledger gives a satirical description of the oil spill to his co-anchor, saying, “Well, there was some oil. A lot of...
Fall fashion trends on the rise as temperatures drop
Rebecca Meluch, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
The temperature is now dropping below 40 degrees, our clocks are turned back, the sun is setting in the late afternoon, and fall fashion trends continue to develop . Red, yellow, green, and brown tints of nature beautifully mark the time for fall fashion trends that inspire a maroon, olive, and khaki colo...
DePaul alumnus paints depictions of veterans’ lives
Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor
November 11, 2019
Michael Slaughter wanted what he says all veterans are after: a chance to be part of something that matters after they return to civilian life. Among the issues veterans often face are finding employment, mental illness and homelessness, the latter of which is often a result of other challenges snow...
Review: Rex Orange County’s ‘Pony’ focuses on hope
Gavin Farrow, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
Rex Orange County’s work is loaded with (or almost entirely made up of) deeply personal anecdotes and multifaceted experiences with love. A new “anti-pop” pop star in recent years, he employs the method of many an adored musician: maintaining lyrical introspectiveness in order to communicate u...
St. Vincent’s DeJamz
Emma Oxnevad, Opinions Editor
November 11, 2019
With the quarter quickly coming to an end, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by deadlines and exams. In the event of such stress, it’s always good to have pump-up songs to raise your spirits keep you motivated. Without further ado, here are some of my favorite feel-good jams. Sunflower Rex Orange County Every self-proclaimed in...
Tips to help cope with seasonal depression as weather changes
Ebony Ellis and Keira Wingate
November 11, 2019
As the seasons begin to change, many struggle with the effects of seasonal depression. Although the appeal to go outside may be faint, there are small ways to cope with the disorder and limit its effects. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, seasonal depression, also known as seaso...
CIFF volunteer experience positive for film students, cinephiles alike
Nate Burleyson, Asst. Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
During the Chicago International Film Festival, there are lots of big-picture things set far ahead. Running a large festival like the one in Chicago, which concluded its 55th rendition of the fest on Sunday night, takes dedicated people planning it out for months. Yet on the ground floor, small things...
The Future of Fright
Luke Murphy, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2019
Nothing screams Halloween like a scary movie. From “Frankenstein” to “The Shining” to “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” Halloween is every horror fan’s favorite time of the year. For many fans of the genre, horror has entered a new golden age. Movies like...
Associated Press
November 11, 2019 • No Comments
A storm that's brought snow to the Midwest is about to give way to record-setting cold. National Weather...
Lobbying by sitting Illinois lawmakers under scrutiny
November 11, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal bribery charge against an Illinois state...
As DePaul’s Title IX office rebrands, new director aims for transparency
November 11, 2019
DePaul’s Title IX office has undergone significant changes over the past few...
November 11, 2019
The Director of the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) knows he can...