Weeding out misconceptions about recreational cannabis in Illinois
Rebecca Meluch, Focus Editor
January 20, 2020
Illinois rang in the new year with the legalization of recreational cannabis for use and sale. On the morning of January 1, dispensaries were filled with customers and amongst college students. With legalization in effect, there are many facts and guidelines consumers must know, especially those tha...
End of the decade: a decade in the White House
Joey Cahue, Contributing Writer
January 12, 2020
As we say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, we reflect on everything that’s happened within the last 10 years. An entire decade has gone by in the blink of an eye. Makes you feel old, doesn’t it? Our world, specifically our country is full of history. Throughout the decade, two of the most def...
Beyond Chicago: DePaul students celebrate holiday traditions around the world
Holly Jenvey, Contributing Writer
December 25, 2019
As soon as Fall Quarter came to a close, many students left DePaul’s campuses either to kick back and ring in the holidays with family or continued studying over the December Intersession. While many will remain in the Chicagoland area, other students will be celebrating all over the world. “I l...
It’s been 50 years since 1969 – what’s changed and stayed the same?
Emma Oxnevad, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, the decade leaves with it. The 2010s were a period of progress and innovation, with the legalization of gay marriage and the advent of smartphones ushering in optimism and pride on a national scale. While there was much to celebrate over the last nine years, some of the most de...
Pancakes vs. Waffles: How do the classic breakfast foods stack up?
Aaron Somo, Contributing Writer
November 11, 2019
As winter chills prompt blankets and hot chocolate by the fire, there is one decision of utmost importance. Which should you make on your cozy Sunday mornings: pancakes or waffles? What should be the most important meal of the day may just be the most complicated question to answer. A seemingly simp...
In age of fake news, lying more part of ‘fundamental human condition’ than ever
Jenna Ranieri, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2019
With lies being spoken and tweeted by our president, lying has become the forefront of our culture. When the president of a country, someone who is supposed to lead by example, makes it normal to lie, others follow suit. Between the internet and politicians, sometimes it seems like there are more li...
Unofficial wonders of the world may be lost in countries plagued by civil unrest
Charlie Bevins, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2019
Mark DeLancey, associate professor and chair of history and architecture at DePaul University, sits across the table in his fourth-floor office. Windows give way to an almost distracting view of the Chicago skyline, and illuminate a bookshelf filled with a vast array of work on the Islamic world. He...
Devastated by gun violence, a mother seeks justice after loss
Lacey Latch, Managing Editor
October 14, 2019
On a quiet street on Chicago’s South Side, Freddrica Nicholas sits at the kitchen table of her home that also functions as a daycare. Kids of all ages can be heard playing in another room, a mix of her own foster children and neighborhood kids she looks after during the day. Family photos cover every available in...
Chicago’s haunted history reaches both campuses
Cailey Gleeson, Focus Editor
October 7, 2019
‘‘Tis the season to be spooky. What better way to usher in Halloween than visiting one of the many “haunted” places in Chicago. Why pay for a cliché haunted attraction when the city has locations with actual haunted history behind them that you can visit? Even if you don’t believe in the parano...
DePaul students talk pros and cons of DePaul Greek life amidst recruitment
Hannah Mitchell and Rebecca Meluch
September 30, 2019
As the new school year unfolds, many students look forward to making new friends, participating in service events and joining new organizations–while fraternities and sororities are looking forward to recruiting new brothers and sisters for the same reasons. DePaul’s first week bac...
Thrift shoppers’ focus shift from economy to environment
Veronica Schoonover, Contributing Writer
September 23, 2019
Once used solely to save money, thrifting has since become focused on sustainability — and maintaining a vintage aesthetic. As vintage clothing rises as a trend, stores are able to “sell”the aesthetic for a higher price while still being associated with the “thrift store” name. Students incr...
Beating the back-to-school blues
Cailey Gleeson, Focus Editor
September 16, 2019
It seems like just yesterday that spring quarter finals wrapped up and dreams of summer became reality. Whether you spent your days working, traveling or simply de-stressing from past academic trials and tribulations, they flew by as we find ourselves once again at the start of another fall quarter....
Brita Hunegs, Staff Writer
January 20, 2020 • No Comments
Last Wednesday, the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University released a new report, examining...
Illinois voter registration bill sparks controversy over implementation
January 20, 2020
Automatic voter registration seemed to be the only thing Illinois state Democrats...
Community theatre celebrates MLK Jr.’s legacy as civil servant and peace advocate
January 20, 2020
The Writers Theatre’s 14th tour of the MLK Project: Fight for Civil Rights...
Chicago reflects on King more than 50 years after Marquette Park violence
January 20, 2020
In an all-white Marquette Park on Aug. 5, 1966, Martin Luther King, Jr. was...