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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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Students hoot and holler for the Blue Man Group as the performers get on stage. The group sprayed paint into the crowd shortly after they began their performance with Student Government Association (SGA) President Kevin Holechko and SGA Vice President Magoli Garcia.

Welcome Week impresses with inaugural New Student Cavalcade

Kiersten Riedford and Lily Lowndes September 11, 2022

The day before the official start of the new school year, over 2,000 DePaul students gathered at the Quad for the university's largest welcome week event this year, Blue Demon Welcome. Blue Demon Welcome...

Lily Lowndes offers incoming freshman tips for how to excel during their time at DePaul.

My best tips for college students of all ages

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor September 11, 2022

As I enter my fourth and final year at DePaul, I think I’m finally getting the hang of college life. I’ve seen and been through a lot during my time as a Blue Demon and I wanted to share my best tips...

DePaul students face uncertainty while picking fall quarter classes

DePaul students face uncertainty while picking fall quarter classes

Abbas Dahodwala May 21, 2020

With week eight beckoning for DePaul students, many have also been busy selecting classes for fall quarter. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the process for many students and uncertainty...

Students pick classes based on 'Rate My Professor'

Students pick classes based on ‘Rate My Professor’

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor September 30, 2019

Every term, students are asked to do professor evaluations for every class taken. These evaluations are not made public to DePaul students; they are only shown to the professors themselves and their superiors....

Cafes and couches, cozy places to study off campus

Matt Koske September 11, 2017

Sometimes, staring at the blank walls of DePaul’s libraries gets exhausting, not to mention the dreadful lighting or the scratched up desks.There are an assortment of off-campus study areas in Lincoln...

DePaul hacks: Getting the most out of your tuition

DePaul hacks: Getting the most out of your tuition

Mariah Woelfel September 13, 2015

Did you know that DePaul owns a Google Glass, the glasses that let the wearer access emails, calls and more? And that you can rent it out? How about that you can get your computer fixed for free by the...

DePaul buzzwords and the Vincentian mission

DePaul buzzwords and the Vincentian mission

Rachel Hinton September 13, 2015

As new students juggle moving into a new home, settling into a Discover or Explore class and navigating the CTA, they are likely to hear the repetition of a few choice words during their immersion week,...

Budgeting basics for the cash-strapped college student

Budgeting basics for the cash-strapped college student

Zoe Krey September 13, 2015

The financial freedom that comes along with living alone can be daunting for anyone with a wallet and free will. From a young age, children are taught the difference from needs and wants; shelter, food...

How to find bargain textbooks

How to find bargain textbooks

Zoe Krey September 13, 2015

When I do my textbook shopping, I find it necessary to keep a box of tissues by my side. It is sad to see my hard earned dollars go towards textbooks and workbooks that are only used for a few weeks. It’s...

How to escape the DePaul bubble

How to escape the DePaul bubble

Erin Yarnall September 13, 2015

One of the reasons students enjoy attending DePaul is the opportunity to be involved in so many activities, clubs and events that happen on campus each day. The university has established such a tight-knit...

Park it here: Chicago's parks and green spaces

Park it here: Chicago’s parks and green spaces

Mariah Woelfel September 13, 2015

Did you know that the city of Chicago’s Department of Cultural and Natural Resources manages over 8,100 acres of land? This includes two acres of conservatories, 25 acres of gardens, a forest of over...

Tips for conquering homesickness in college

Tips for conquering homesickness in college

Hannah Pipes September 13, 2015

For a typical freshman in college, the first day of school is a bit emotional. Meeting your new dorm mates or settling into an apartment marks an entirely new experience. The overwhelming excitement...

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