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The DePaulia

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Director Michael Shannon stands with DePaul alumna Judy Greer on the set of "Eric LaRue." Shannon directed the film based on a script from professor Brett Neveu.

Michael Shannon and Brett Neveu embrace the oddness of existence in ‘Eric LaRue’

April Klein, Asst. Arts & Life Editor April 7, 2025

Around midday on March 16, two men in their 50s sat at the far end of a featureless gray table on the third floor of the Gene Siskel Film Center. The man on the left, Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon,...

DePaul Dungeons & Dragons group therapy offers a creative approach to skill-building

DePaul Dungeons & Dragons group therapy offers a creative approach to skill-building

Matt Ramsey, Contributing Writer March 10, 2025

In an effort to better support students, DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services has rolled out a number of group counseling and educational workshops for the university’s 2025 Winter...

Seth Botts glances around the room as he preaches to the congregation of United Church of Rogers Park on Sunday, March 2, 2025. "When we encounter the light of God," Botts said. "We do not leave the same."

From struggle to sanctuary: Seth Botts’ journey of redemption, faith, and radical love

Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor March 10, 2025

Seth Botts takes a deep breath and glances around the room. He smiles as he opens his arms, wide and welcoming, to the congregation at United Church of Rogers Park.  His sermon flows naturally, without...

An audience gives a standing ovation to the Notes for Peace choir on Sun, Feb. 16, 2025. Notes for Peace is an organization which seeks to heal trauma through music.

Music is the medicine: Families remember gun violence victims with songs

Aleksa Kirkus, Contributing Writer March 3, 2025

Songs with soulful lyrics, syncopated beats and sentimental strings filled the room with more than music. The wooden archways of the historic church were also filled with stories of those who have lost...

James Baldwin’s enduring legacy on display at DePaul

James Baldwin’s enduring legacy on display at DePaul

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor February 28, 2025

"I think I've been heard, and I think I've frightened people," James Baldwin told The DePaulia in 1986,  his words both an indictment and a warning.  Nearly 40 years later, his fears — of racism's...

Patrons of the Art Institute attend an exhibition in Project the Black Planet on Feb. 20, 2025. The exhibitions gather artwork in many mediums, inviting participants to contemplate cultural and political values of Pan-Africanism.

Art Institute’s Panafrican exhibition provides a century spanning journey

Jeremy Battle, Asst. Photo Editor February 24, 2025

Across its nearly 150-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has never had a Pan-African exhibit. In 2024, the museum sought to change that. In late December, Chicago’s historic Art Institute...

Patrons gather in the From Here On market in Chicago's West Loop on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The market takes residence in Chicago's Old Post Office building, which underwent major renovations in 2019 to open it up to new tenants.

Old Post Office’s ‘From Here On’ Food Hall spotlights local businesses

Khadija Mujahid, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

Just past the marble lobby in the Old Post Office’s polished interior is the hustling and bustling From Here On Food Hall & Market. Throughout the morning, the food hall slowly fills with the hum...

Hamna Zaidi (left) & Shahbaz Ahmed (right) pose on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at the Pakistani Student Met Gala. The event is hosted by the DePaul Pakistani Student Association, of which Zaidi and Ahmed are members.

Throw your hands up and say ‘Disco Deewane’ — DePaul Pakistani Student Association hosts annual gala

Sana Hajidamji, Opinion Beat Writer February 24, 2025

There’s something about a night when fashion meets culture, when the lights shine bright and everything feels alive. DePaul’s Pakistani Student Association, the largest Pakistani Student Association...

Esther Coltman and Sam Hussey reenact a scene from “Palm Springs” at a Directors For Actors (DFA) meeting on Feb 11, 2025. The DFA organization holds a weekly meeting every Tuesday night, in hopes of giving actors more freedom with the stories they are telling.

Talking about process with DePaul’s ‘Directors for Actors’

Alana Eve Schacher, Contributing Writer February 17, 2025

If you venture to the depths of the Daley Building downtown on Tuesday evenings, you’ll find DePaul’s Directors for Actors club rehearsing, just past the hall of film posters and inside the auditorium. The...

An museum-goer roams the main gallery of the Living End exhibit on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The exhibit was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Is painting dead? How ‘The Living End’ art exhibition reinforces the power of painting

Aaliyah McFadden, Contributing Writer February 17, 2025

On the walls of Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, displays of beautiful art showcase the eternal nature of painting in a digital age. Though some may question the timelessness of the medium when...

Event attendees sit and talk with one another at the EmpoHer event on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. DePaul Women in Business is a student-run organization which connects students with professionals.

‘Lifting each other up’: DePaul Women in Business launch EmpowHER mentorship program

Casey Tharrington, Contributing Writer February 17, 2025

For many students, stepping into the business world can feel overwhelming—  especially for students navigating career fairs, networking events and internships without built-in connections to guide them. DePaul...

Adrian Lyles interacts with fans while performing at Beat Kitchen on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Lyles is touring with pop trio almost monday through Feb. 22.

‘King of Everything’: Adrian Lyles at Beat Kitchen

Annie Koziel, Asst. Copy Editor February 10, 2025

Singer Adrian Lyles never expected to get where he is the way that he did. But right now, he says he couldn’t be happier. “It's been amazing,” Lyles said. “Oh my gosh; I've been having so much...

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