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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Children gather around one of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven’s public engagement facilitators during the daily butterfly release on Thursday, March 7, 2024. “You could meditate here, if you wanted to,” said Rohan Jain, a Chicago resident pleased to be visiting the haven for a second time. “It’s very peaceful.”

The wonders of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven

Delaunay Krauter, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

With a “Hello Kitty” wand in hand, 3-year-old Zoey Rivera hoped to befriend one of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven’s residents as her dad, Samuel, followed behind. “Every time they come close,...

Sunscreen and stress-free: Study abroad programs take students to new sights during spring break

Sunscreen and stress-free: Study abroad programs take students to new sights during spring break

Ashley Peréz, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

With DePaul University's unusual quarter schedule, many opportunities for students to travel during the short 10 weeks are lost, as students' schedules become jam-packed with core classes.  Some of...

Emyli Lovz poses for a portrait in her office in San Francisco. Lovz is a dating coach and uses her method, MegaDating, to help people find their match through her company, Emlovz.

EmLovz dating coach: Finding love in the modern age

Grace Logan, SGA Beat Writer February 11, 2024

100 dates in one year – that was the goal of Emyli Lovz’s experiment that began in 2011.  Averaging two dates per week, she documented everything: the successes, failures and patterns in her dating...

Beat the cold with these Chicago and home-based activities

Beat the cold with these Chicago and home-based activities

Vanessa Lopez, Social Media Editor January 21, 2024

Chicagoans spend their winters indoors, bundled up against the bitter cold, or on X complaining about how cold it is outside. However, one thing that remains consistent throughout is the recognition that...

New year, new major: Changing degrees from one quarter to the next

New year, new major: Changing degrees from one quarter to the next

Addison Rogers, Contributing Writer January 21, 2024

With the abundance of programs at DePaul, it’s no surprise that students often switch between majors or colleges. In the New Year, students are experimenting with new careers, majors and ways of securing...

The Ray allows full-time undergrad students unlimited access to athletic facilities during the school year.

How to actually achieve your New Year’s resolutions

Claire Tweedie, Content Managing Editor January 15, 2024

Ringing in the new year means new opportunities, a new calendar and more New Year’s resolutions that will ultimately be left forgotten and unfinished. For all of the bright-eyed people who still make...

Talia Gierut’s outfit on her way to her classes on the Loop Campus.

Dressing up for class, love it or hate it?

Sarina Singh, Contributing Writer November 5, 2023

We may not have a Division I football team or a Greek row, but at least we don’t show up to class in a stained t-shirt and pajamas.  Campus culture varies depending on the location of your campus,...

Christopher LeMark (right) and emcee The Last Poet speak at a fundraising concert Oct. 11, 2023, in Chicago. The proceeds from the fundraiser go to Coffee Hip Hop & Mental Health and their free therapy program.

“Coffee, Hip-Hop, & Mental Health” finds new ways to normalize therapy

Eli Smith, Contributing Writer October 22, 2023

Christopher LeMark stood on stage in front of a full crowd at The Promontory the night of Oct. 11 and led the room through a simple call and response: “The city … of Chicago … will heal.”  LeMark...

Theres no business like ‘Boo’- Business: Where to tour Chicagos most famous haunts

There’s no business like ‘Boo’- Business: Where to tour Chicago’s most famous haunts

Dylan Hackworth October 15, 2023

October is here. While vintage movie theaters spin reel after reel of Bella Lugosi and Boris Karloff, you may find yourself longing for Halloween horrors that are more hands-on.  This city has plenty,...

Creepin’ it real: Where to celebrate Halloween in Chicago

Creepin’ it real: Where to celebrate Halloween in Chicago

Vanessa Lopez, Social Media Editor October 8, 2023

It's October and time to embrace the fall season. As much as we want to cling to summer in Chicago, pumpkin everything is better in the cool, crisp air of autumn at a Halloween festival or event. Fortunately,...

DePaul students top off their freshly grilled burger patties at the Back-to-School barbecue in Munroe Courtyard.

Photo Essay: College of Communication’s back to school barbecue

Luis Ojeda and Sofy Myers September 17, 2023

The College of Communication threw a barbecue party to welcome students and faculty back to school with burgers, hot dogs and games. The second annual "Welcome Back Party" took place Thursday, Sept. 14...

Students laugh while gathered on the Lincoln Park quad on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Chicago. Various other groups were playing field games like Spike Ball or studying.

Quad Essentials: What every student needs to hang out on the quad

Sarah Hendry, Contributing Writer September 17, 2023

As the weather cools and summer ends, DePaul students descend on the Lincoln Park Campus Quad to soak up the sun. Offering a starter pack on Quad essentials, this is everything students need to know before...

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