The easiest way to assure that your Halloween party isn’t lame is to ban “Monster Mash” from the playlist. Indeed, it might be best to avoid all traditional Halloween music, otherwise you might...

The productions presented in Steppenwolf for Young Adults may be geared toward a younger audience, but they seem to somehow always transcend their genre. These shows contain something powerful and entertaining...

DePaul’s Computing and Digital Media was host to not one, but two exciting gaming events for DePaul students this past weekend. Formerly two separate events, this year’s event weekend contained...

"St. Vincent," written and directed by Theodore Melfi, opened last Friday in Chicago. The DePaulia sat down with Mr. Melfi to understand the film a little better. The DePaulia: I’d like to first...

The curtain rose on a spare, but elegant set that appeared to be lit by skylight.  Dancers dressed for rehearsal began to file in, gossiping and stretching.  From there, it was a joyful and theatrical...

This autumn, The Goodman Theatre’s “Smokefall” delivers an experience that is cradled between the realms of play, poetry and reality. The production, written by Noah Haidle and directed by Anne...

After directing critically acclaimed dramas such as  “Babel” and “Biutiful,” Mexican filmmaker, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, has created his first black comedy, “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue...

Amid midterm milestones, The Theatre School’s production of “The Phantom Tollbooth” sparked a refreshing upturn of emotions. The play debuted Oct. 7 at the historic Merle Reskin Theatre and will...

As the seasons change in Chicago, our wardrobes must follow suit. No longer will students step out from their apartments in low-cut sneakers, plaid shorts and fitted T-shirts. It’s time to break out...

[slideshow_deploy id='4764'] Saturday, Oct. 18, Lebowski Fest came to Diversey River Bowl. The fest is a gathering of what event co-founder Will Russell calls the achievers, which are die-hard fans...

Imagine you're about to graduate college and receive the holy diploma that is your ticket to a better life. Now imagine that your native tongue and "political background" make you an enemy to the state,...

Perhaps the vital importance of music has never been seen more clearly than in prison. It becomes, rather than a means of artistic expression, part of yourself that is totally free, even if you are...