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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

While many other shops in DePaul Center have come and gone, the unassuming Gioia Chocolate & Gelato has survived for 10 years.  (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

DePaul Center candy shop Gioia Chocolate & Gelato stays strong

Deanna Shilkus January 11, 2015

Business suits and backpacks pass by on a weekday. Students and adults rush to class, most likely unaware of the assortment of goodies awaiting in the corner store, most likely not aware it even exists. At...

Press play on these 5 indie games

Press play on these 5 indie games

Kevin Locoh January 11, 2015

As we enter 2015, there is one lesson to draw from the past year in video games: they have never been so diverse. “In terms of gameplay, there are now games that include everyone, and not just one...

A CTA passenger takes up more than one seat in an act that has come to be called “manspreading.” Some argue the action demonstrates that some men think they can take up more physical space than women. (Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia)

Sit to yourself: ‘Manspreading’ irks on the CTA

Nicole Cash January 11, 2015

This month, the MTA in New York City rolled out a new series of placards for subway cars reminding passengers of common courtesies. One reads “Dude...stop the spread, please,” targeting manspreading. Manspreading,...

Every story needs a protagonist, but that doesn’t mean they need to be heroic. Characters such as Tony Soprano (above), Walter White and even Wolverine demonstrate that the archetype is changing.  (Photo courtesy of HBO)

Today’s on-screen heroes not always ‘super’

Pat Mullane January 11, 2015

Before Superman, there was Hercules.  Before Omar Little, there was Robin Hood. From Greek mythology to comic books, from English folklore to modern day television, stories and tales of heroism have...

The cast of “Top Girls” by Caryl Churchill, directed by Mark Boergers. Clockwise from upper left:  Kate Smith, Aislinn Kerchaert, Patricia Lavery, Kelsey Phillips, Meg Elliott, Natalie Sallee, Tyler Meredith, Lana Smithner and Robyn Novak. (Photo courtesy of Alexa Ray Meyers)

DePaul Theatre School alumni reunite in ‘Top Girls’

Emma Rubenstein January 11, 2015

This winter, The Arc Theatre is bringing the renowned “Top Girls” written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Mark Boergers, to life. The show is saturated with talent, strong female characters and...

Chicago’s own Twin Peaks have moved from house shows to world tours over the past few years. The band plays with fellow locals Landmarks, The Liqs and Modern Vices on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Metro. (Photo courtesy of Pooneh Ghana)

Twin Peaks talk New Year’s plans

Jaycee Rockhold January 11, 2015

Twin Peaks are Chicago’s hometown heroes. Made up of Clay Frankel, Connor Brodner, Cadien Lake James and Jack Dolan, the band started out playing basements and DIY spaces. But following the hype of...

St. Vincent DeJamz: Jumpstart your workout

St. Vincent DeJamz: Jumpstart your workout

Kirsten Onsgard January 11, 2015

A new year means a new you  ­— or so every resolution promises. Instead of going into total black bear hibernation mode to survive every polar vortex or ice storm Mother Nature decides to throw at...

Popcast: Podcast popularity soars to new heights

Popcast: Podcast popularity soars to new heights

Kirsten Onsgard January 11, 2015

Producer Sarah Koenig opened the first episode of “Serial” by describing how, for the past year, she has sought to uncover where a 17-year-old boy was during a half-hour window, a time period when...

2015 music festival lineup predictions

Kirsten Onsgard January 6, 2015

Summertime might seem far away, but the release of Coachella’s lineup today marks the beginning of music festival season and lineup predictions. Around the beginning of November, I begin compile...

Cinderella a spellbinding fairytale classic

‘Cinderella’ a spellbinding fairytale classic

Emma Rubenstein December 28, 2014

There is something magical residing within the walls of the Cadillac Palace Theatre this winter. Rogers and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella" is lighting up every individual who encounters it with its incredible...

Director Rupert Wyatt takes a bet with ‘The Gambler’

Alondra Valle December 27, 2014

Director Rupert Wyatt created a successful career for himself in Hollywood by taking risks. One of his most notable films is the 2011 blockbuster “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” a film that came...

The DePaulias best films of 2014

The DePaulia’s best films of 2014

Mike Horky, Eric Domingo, and Isabel Corona December 22, 2014

From building blocks to teenage punks, it was both a diverse and strong year for cinema. Members of The DePaulia staff chose their favorite films of 2014.  Isabel Corona - Staff Writer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_JOBCLF-I Nothing...

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