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Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Review: There is no such thing as overkill

Lilly Keller, Arts and Life Editor March 24, 2023

Four men die before the title credits of the fourth installment in the "John Wick" franchise reach the screen.  Evolving from a narrow tale of revenge, "John Wick Chapter 4" defies the laws of most...

Zachary Levi in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).

Review: ‘Shazam’ sequel lacks magic

Lauren Coates, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

Recently, news broke that director James Gunn was poached from the MCU to the DC cinematic universe to take the reins of the DC film slate and reimagining the franchise with a slate of new titles. Since...

The Cermal-Chinatown Red Line stop is located roughly 20 minutes from the Fullerton stop.

Chinatown: an affordable, charming cultural hub

Logan Sriharatsa, Contributing Writer March 12, 2023

At the intersection of Cermak and Wentworth, a giant paifang transports visitors from the busy lakeside metro of Chicago to a more eastern Asian neighborhood, one where aromatic scents fill the air and...

Spring Broke: A student’s guide to affordable spring break travel

Spring Broke: A student’s guide to affordable spring break travel

Juliet DiPadova, Contributing Writer March 12, 2023

Finals week is here, and so is the impulse to pack our bags and get as far away from school as humanly possible.  Every year, approximately 1.5 million students travel for spring break. According to...

Brian Schodorf and Afrika Porter promoting their documentary “Chicago at the Crossroads” on WPWX Radio.

Afrika Porter: Chicago’s proud daughter striving for a better city

Rose O'keeffe, Staff Writer March 12, 2023

On a rainy Friday afternoon, Afrika Porter recalled a quote that invigorated her passion for activism: “Malcolm X said that Black women are the most unsupported, left-out-in-the-cold species on the planet....

Ellie Pulsifer (center) stars as titular character Annie in the Cadillac Palace Theater performance of Annie, which runs until March 19.

The sun is out at Cadillac Palace Theatre: ‘Annie’ continues to capture hearts

Erin Henze, Assistant Photo Editor March 12, 2023

The fan-favorite “Annie” is back in full swing in downtown Chicago this month, and it’s a treat for theater-goers of all ages. Led by a remarkable performance from Ellie Pulsifer as the titular character,...

Director Davy Chous latest drama stars Ji-Min Park as Freddie as she searches for her biological parents.

‘Return to Seoul’ review: Trojan horse of disappointment

Claire Tweedie, SGA Beat Writer March 12, 2023

“A Trojan horse.” In “Return to Seoul,” this is what our main character Freddie (Park Ji-min) is branded as by her boss, remarking on her Korean ethnicity but French nationality. For a movie...

Still Searching: Black Girls Matter event brings attention to disparities in cases of missing Black women and girls

Still Searching: Black Girls Matter event brings attention to disparities in cases of missing Black women and girls

Lilly Keller, Arts and Life Editor March 12, 2023

In 2021 521,707 people were reported missing according to the National Crime and Information Center. Of the over half-million cases, 89,020 reports were Black women and girls. Despite Black women making...

A St. Patty’s Day DeJamz

Una Cleary and Patrick Sloan-Turner March 12, 2023

Kiss us, we're awesome. This week’s DeJamz comes from The DePaulia’s very own Irish-persons in residence, Una and Patrick. Though it’s been a minute since either of us have been to mass, we’re...

Helixx was founded by Leya Buena in Dec. 2017 with the goal of bringing enteraintment and K-pop to Chicago.

HELIXX dance crew spins together community, passion

Claire Tweedie, SGA Beat Writer March 5, 2023

Practicing choreography and filming audition videos in her dorm room the first week of the school year, freshman Riley Mays began her college career by finding an outlet for her passions of dance and K-pop.  She...

New York Times Bestselling Author George M. Johnson speaks about their latest book All Boys Arent Blue at the Lincoln Park Campus on Thursday March 3.

Author of one of the most banned books in America details their activism

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Print Managing Editor March 5, 2023

Excited whispers filled the room as community members and DePaul students awaited best-selling author George M. Johnson to grace the stage.  Johnson, a Black queer nonbinary author, activist and journalist,...

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