Cow Lamp
Garret Neal, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life
When settling in for a night at the movies, it is easy to take for granted how that movie actually got to the theater you’re sitting in. That’s where distribution companies come in; they help ensure films get to the right screens and right audiences. This process is relatively easy for Hollywood p...
’13 Reasons’ gets graphic in season two
Emma Oxnevad, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life
Note: This article contains spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of “13 Reasons Why,” as well as potentially triggering content. Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” debuted its second season May 18, amongst much fan anticipation. The series, based on Jay Asher’s 2007 novel of the same name, was one of the...
St. Vincent DeJamz, May 29, 2018
Lacey Latch, Arts and Life Editor
May 29, 2018
It’s finally the time for many of DePaul’s finest to pop on that flat, ill-fitting cap that marks the fact that you’ve finally finished spending money here. More importantly, the graduation ceremony denotes that, essentially, the real world is ready for you – whether you’re ready or not. Meanw...
What’s Fresh in Crime Documentaries
Ally Zacek, Design Editor
May 29, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life, Film & TV
Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist For all true crime aficionados, there is nothing more satisfying than solving the crime faster than the documentary unfolds. Diving into “Evil Genius,” however, is unlike any other true crime series. In this original Netflix f...
Steffan Argus, Shane get groovy at the Subterranean
Cailey Gleeson, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2018
The Subterranean transformed into Neverland — and then a funeral — all in one night, as Steffan Argus and Shane Niemi took the stage on May 22. Embarking on his Funeral tour earlier this month, Niemi, a Los Angeles-based alternative musician, ended his series of processions in Chicago this past Friday. Ni...
Ferg at FEST
Lacey Latch, Arts & Life Editor
May 29, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life, Showcase
FEST is quintessentially DePaul. It’s a gathering of the wide variety of people that go here, all in one place. (Which is a much weirder experience than you’d think.) The basketball boys mixed with all the relatively unathletic folk and the frat boys made their presence known, as they always do. The f...
‘Jackass’ and the evolution of comedy
Amanda Krupp, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life, Film & TV
For as long as anyone can remember, comedy has been an ever-evolving, boundary pushing genre with varying tastes for audiences everywhere. Over time, it has morphed from politically charged humor (such as in the films of Charlie Chaplin), to positive explorations of feminism (like “The Mary Tyler Mo...
Think Pink
Isaac Carrasco, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life, Fashion
Are you trying to switch up your sense of fashion? Trying to make your wardrobe exude confidence? Try the color pink. To think that pink is solely for girls is clearly outdated, according to this spring and summer’s latest trends. e color pink on men used to signify strength and vigor, but s...
Solo: A ‘Meh’ Story
Garret Neal, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life, Film & TV
With “Solo,” we are now officially four years/movies into Disney’s reign over the “Star Wars” license. It started with a familiar, yet fun feeling in “Force Awakens.” “Rogue One” wasn’t groundbreaking as a film, but it was intriguing to see what the plan was for these stand-alo...
Grad uses film to discuss mental health
Garret Neal, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Filed under Arts/Life, Film & TV
After graduating from undergrad, Sydney O’Haire’s life got, as she describes it, “a little out of control.” Her family and friends supported her, and when they recommended she go to rehab she went without resistance. O’Haire said once she got there it was “a really wild experience,” and she made ...
Gambino’s career begins a new chapter
Isabella Brock, Contributing Writer
May 21, 2018
Childish Gambino, better known as Donald Glover, released the single “This Is America” May 5 on Saturday Night Live to significant critical and commercial success. The song discusses contemporary issues within the African-American community in America. The single quickly rose to No. 1 on the Bil...
Chicago has my heart: College artists help create new pedway mural
Yazmin Dominguez, Online Editor
May 21, 2018
Filed under Art, Arts/Life, Showcase
Underneath Randolph St., only a block away from Michigan Ave. in the Heritage Pedway, DePaul junior Amoz Wright and School of the Art Institute (SAIC) sophomore Sarah Wilson were in the zone. Wilson, sitting high up on a ladder, was painting the face of Chicagoan and photographer René Marban. Sitti...
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Veteran Liaisons, Bridget M. Keane (left) and Daniel Eggensammer (right), members of the Office of Veteran Affairs, working the Memorial Day informational and games event.
Lili Trifilio, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2018 • 6 Comments
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Carina Smith, Nation & World Editor
May 29, 2018 • 28 Comments
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Science fiction author Stanley Chan, Chinese Studies Program head Li Jin, Associate Dean John Shanahan and School of Computing professor Xiaoping Jia discuss fiction and innovation.
Cody Corrall, Multimedia Editor
May 21, 2018 • 3 Comments
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In this June 23, 2014 file photo, fighters from the Islamic State group parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle on the main road in Mosul, Iraq.
Varvara Makarevich, Contributing Writer
May 21, 2018 • 3 Comments