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A mural in Back of the Yards

Panel at DePaul event proves power of community art

Patsy Newitt, Multimedia Editor October 23, 2019

The Latinx Cultural Center held a “Fighting Gentrification with Community Art” panel in Munroe Hall this past Wednesday, addressing the way many communities use art as a form of activism against gentrification. Panelists...

The new murals make 17 of what will eventually be 25 installations that explore different time periods and important figures related to DePaul.

New murals under the Fullerton ‘L’ stop examine DePaul’s history

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor October 6, 2019

As Red, Brown and Purple Line trains rattled past the Fullerton ‘L’ stop on Oct 4, four new murals intended to celebrate the university’s history were unveiled under the tracks. The new pillars...

The plight of VSCO Girls

The plight of VSCO Girls

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor September 30, 2019

Living in the digital age, trends come to life — and die just as quickly — right before our eyes on social media. If you’ve spent any time online in the last month or so—particularly on TikTok—...

The Chicago Theatre, which is sometimes called the “Wonder Theatre of the World,” has hosted some of the world’s greatest performers, from Duke Ellington to Robin Williams.

Navigating Chicago’s art scene

Chinyere Ibeh and Keira Wingate September 23, 2019

For many, the start of a new school year can mean lots of stress. But when living in a city as exciting as Chicago, you’ll soon learn there’s more to be excited about than stressed. As you settle into...

DePaul Art Museum premieres 3 new exhibits in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Biennial

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor September 16, 2019

Three exhibits — “Julia Fish: bound by spectrum,” ‘Remember Where You Are,” and “Architectural Annotations” — premiered at the DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) Sept. 12., each giving a nod to the...

Seniors make studio debut at DePaul Art Museum

Seniors make studio debut at DePaul Art Museum

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief June 14, 2019

For the past 10 weeks, 15 especially creative DePaul students have been focused on one thing — their studio exhibition debut. As part of the Senior Studio Seminar, graduating Art, Media and Design students...

Next to the street in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art waves a black flag inscribed with the words, “Question Everything.”

Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit redefines understanding of common language, imagery

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2019

A mile and a half south of City Hall, where Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the City Council and aldermen from the city’s various wards make decisions, “CITY HALL” is emblazoned in bold letters on the front...

Eric J. Garcia's "The Bald Eagle's Toupee" on display at The DePaul Art Museum. Garcia is a veteran and an artist whose work serves as a critique of widespread violence.

DePaul Art Museum current exhibitions highlight trends through local lens

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2019

The DePaul Art Museum rests cozily tucked next to the Fullerton ‘L’ stop, its exhibits promoted on the track-facing facade next to the stop that services thousands of commuters each day. This spring,...

Stephanie Punda, the assistant director of fitness and wellness, uses a wooden stick to mix around a mixture of shaving cream and colored dyes to create marble art. After you put the dye on the shaving cream and mix it, you press a sheet of paper on top and wipe off the excess shaving cream to get you own artwork.

Messy Marble Art event provides inexpensive, entertaining crafting fest at DePaul

Connor McEleney May 20, 2019

The Ray hosted the Messy Marble Art event Friday in a room next to Brownstones. The two-hour event took place in the afternoon, and students created small marble art collages with shaving cream, paper...

Notebook sketches from Gonzalez

DePaul Latinx Arts Festival highlights work in comics

Xavier Ortega, Photo Chief April 29, 2019

This week, the DePaul Latinx Cultural Center and Tepeyac hosted the second annual Latinx Art Festival: SOMOS at the Latinx Cultural Center in O’Connell room 360. The weeklong festival celebrates Latinx...

Local muralist Nate Baranowski completes an "Avengers: Endgame" chalk mural as part of DePaul's Chalk Festival on the Quad

Chalk the walk

Connor McEleney April 29, 2019

An “Avengers: Endgame” chalk art piece on the sidewalk in the DePaul Lincoln Park Campus Quad might have caught your eye recently. Last Wednesday, the DePaul Activities Board hosted the DePaul Chalk...

Leading up to the ceremony, the Academy has fueled further debate over their decision to cut the presentation of certain awards.

Category cutting controversy

Holyn Thigpen February 25, 2019

Earlier this month, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its decision to present the awards for four major categories during the Oscars’ commercial breaks: makeup/hairstyling, live...

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