Students adapt time management skills for online classes
Paige Haeffele, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2020
Life as a college student is hard enough to manage, with factors such as jobs, family commitments, social life and relaxing being activities students need to make time for. Then add on the global Covid-19 pandemic, nationwide protests against police brutality, escalating climate change and an impending...
DePaul freshmen start virtual first year
Ava O'Malley, Contributing Writer
September 20, 2020
Most American teenagers grow up imagining what their college years will look like. Whether it’s visions of wild parties complete with toga-wearing fraternity brothers, as seen in American media, or nights spent cramming in the library for exams, each prospective student has big expectations for their ...
Questions for Quinn: Social media habits, shopping recommendations and getting involved in student media
Quinn White, Social Media Editor
September 20, 2020
Valentina asked: “Which social media app should I delete for my mental health?” Answer: Hey Valentina! This is a great question and I'm glad you asked it. I think it’s important to curate your social media feeds to present content that makes you happy. If you’re someone that compa...
Having the COVID-19 conversation with your roommates
Rebecca Meluch, Opinions Editor
September 13, 2020
Living with roommates can sometimes be the worst. Whether you’re sharing a dorm or at an apartment with separate bedrooms — there is probably going to be a time where you’re laying in bed pretending to be asleep thinking to yourself, “Wow, I wished I lived alone.” Just a few months ago, ...
Questions for Quinn: advice for freshmen, making friends on Zoom and off-campus apartments
Quinn White, Social Media Editor
September 13, 2020
Question 1: Annie asked, “Do you have any advice for freshmen?” Answer: Hey Annie! Well, my advice for freshmen is going to take a different route due to the pandemic. My usual answer would be something along the lines of, “Put yourself out there! Go out and meet plenty of fellow fresh...
Nate’s declassified online school survival guide
Nate Burleyson, Arts & Life Editor
September 6, 2020
School is hard as it is. When you take away the entire in-person aspect of it, it splits people down two paths. One makes it much much easier, the other does the opposite. Complaints about online school include little or no face-to-face interaction, more busywork and less of an opportunity for learning....
COVID-19 sees uptick in biking
Hank Mitchell, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2020
Transportation and recreation have changed drastically since the pandemic started, and a lot of people are starting to consider new methods of getting around — namely, bicycling. Who wants to get into a crowded bus or train with all of the dangerous germs out there? Jim Stark, a near-north side resident of Chi...
What to do in Chicago during a pandemic
Chinyere Ibeh, Focus Editor
September 6, 2020
The daily lives of millions throughout the country came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bars, restaurants, other businesses and even schools were all shut down. On June 26, Chicago entered Phase Four of its reopening plan, which allows outdoor and limited indoor dining. With phase four, pe...
DePaul grads bring mentor advice to the masses via podcast
Nate Burleyson, Arts & Life Editor
August 24, 2020
In the past few months, many young professionals have been dealt a bad hand by way of the coronavirus. Job and internship opportunities have been delayed as the economy continues to recover from the crisis. In what is already an odd time in life, people in their 20s have less and less to look to for in...
Taste of Chicago to-go
Rebecca Meluch, Opinions Editor
July 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many iconic Chicago events, including Lollapalooza, the Air and Water show and the Chicago Marathon. But last weekend, the city was able to host its popular Taste of Chicago event – but repackaged as “Taste of Chicago To-Go.” On July 1, Mayor L...
Graduation pictures add significance to online commencement, caps and gowns delayed
Abbas Dahodwala, Contributing Writer
June 14, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DePaul University was forced to transition to online learning for the entire Spring quarter and graduation for the class of 2020 was moved online. It is normal to scroll through an Instagram feed during this time of the year and see college students celebrating graduation. Late Ma...
Memories are made of these: looking back on four years at DePaul
Keira Wingate and Rebecca Meluch
June 14, 2020
Through every up and down college has thrown our way, some of the best memories have been created during the most stressful of times. Every all nighter, Saturday night, exam, presentation and “sick day” has brought a memory to go along with it. The mental scrapbook of the past few years is packed...
