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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

A 10-pound sack of white rice usually costs betwen $10 and $15 but yields nearly 100 servings, making it a cheap, versatile food. (Kevin Gross / The DePaulia)

Cheap eats: Rice makes for ideal college meal

Kevin Gross March 8, 2015

For many college students, food can seem like one of those costs that get in the way of more important things, like textbooks or whiskey. Cooking, specifically, can seem both expensive and time consuming,...

St. Vincent DeJamz: Songs by Irish bands

St. Vincent DeJamz: Songs by Irish bands

Erin Yarnall March 8, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day was originally created to honor the life of St.Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has been adopted by Irish-Americans, and now, seemingly all Americans who want to...

Sophomore Julia Dougarian and director Katie Sullivan knit pieces during a meeting of Crafting for a Cause. A subgroup of Catholic Campus Ministry, the group meets weekly as both an opportunity to share in their love of crafting and to give back to the community. Many of their blankets and scarves are donated to the needy, sometimes through the St. Vincent DePaul Center. (Emily Brandenstein / The DePaulia)

Bringing crafty back: Crafting for a Cause at DePaul gives back

Colin Sallee March 1, 2015

Creating new things with just two hands and some tools is a rarity for many college students. But Crafting for a Cause, a subgroup of the Catholic Campus Ministry, is trying to change that. The group...

While official SXSW shows, like this one at the Outdoor Stage at Butler Park, are important, many bands head to Austin to network, not necessarily sign record deals. (Photo courtesy of Tye Truitt)

Heading south: Chicago bands continue trek to SXSW

Kirsten Onsgard March 1, 2015

Making the trek to SXSW is still worth it for Chicago bands More than 1,000 miles separates Chicago and Austin, Texas. But hearing someone attempt to describe South by Southwest (SXSW), the city’s...

After meeting in high school, Peter Scoville, Miles Kalchik, Alex Rebek, Patrick Hennessey and Thomas Peters began Modern Vices. (Garrett Duncan / The DePaulia)

Old friends make moves as Modern Vices

Jaycee Rockhold March 1, 2015

The coach house where Modern Vices lives is cozy. There’s movie posters plastered on the walls, old school rock and roll vinyl neatly tucked upright on shelves, and books stacked on the side table....

“Fresh off the Boat” is a new ABC sitcom about assimilating into American culture. Because it is the first show about Asian-Americans since 1994, there is pressure to accurately depict their unique experience. (Photo courtesy of ABC)

Asian-American assimilation in ‘Fresh off the Boat’

Eric Domingo March 1, 2015

It’s been 20 years since a show about Asian-Americans was put on a major network. Comedian Margaret Cho created a show called “All-American Girl” that showed the culture clash between a natural...

The Harris Manchester College clock tower rings out and announces dinner time. (Charli Rose / The DePaulia)

An American at Oxford: The people in the shadows

Charli Rose March 1, 2015

If you find yourself walking amidst Oxford’s castle-esque walls, there is little chance you will get very far without hearing a large clock tolling the time away. If it isn’t one of the college clock...

St. Vincent DeJamz: FeelTrip Records tunes

St. Vincent DeJamz: FeelTrip Records tunes

Kirsten Onsgard March 1, 2015

FeelTrip is part label, DIY space and creative incubator, and is more of a collective than a physical or business entity. The physical venue closed about a year after its first show in a classic case...

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Live blog: Oscars 2015

DePaulia Staff February 22, 2015

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Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) is the biggest cheerleader of other women. (Photo courtesy of NBC)

Knope, no more: The end of ‘Parks and Recreation’

Courtney Jacquin, Editor in Chief February 22, 2015

When the penultimate episode of “Parks and Recreation” came to an end last Tuesday evening with Gary/Jerry/Larry/Terry Gergich floating off into the distance in a hot air balloon after his mayoral...

Kevin Costner, left, plays Jim White, a high school cross-country coach who pushes young athletes in a predominately poor community in California in the new movie, “McFarland USA.” (Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures)

Chasing the dream in ‘McFarland, USA’

Pat Mullane February 22, 2015

Kevin Costner and coach Jim White recall tales of triumph in ‘McFarland, USA’ The last film I can recall that revolved around a running sport was “Chariots of Fire,” which was made in 1981....

Pickwick Lane leads to the new home of Asado Coffee. The alleyway once led to Pickwick Stable, but is now hugged by modern buildings in the heart of the Loop. (Kirsten Onsgard / The DePaulia)

Asado Coffee offers taste of Chicago history

Andrew Nunez February 22, 2015

The Loop has changed greatly during the past decades, going from an area full of small businesses and department stores to corporate headquarters and universities. Many of these buildings look like they...

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