Mother’s Day miracle at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo
Ella Lee, Focus Editor
May 20, 2019
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This year’s Mother’s Day was made extra special for Rollie, one of the Lincoln Park Zoo’s western lowland gorillas, by the birth of her second baby on Sunday, May 12. The species is listed as “critically endangered,” making the birth all the more exciting. The still-unnamed baby was born at ...
Reading local: Don’t turn the page on some of Chicago’s best bookstores
Brita Hunegs, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2019
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It was late April but snow was pouring down in Chicago. Undeterred, though, by unseasonal cold weather or gray slush beneath their feet, an influx of Chicago book lovers scoured the city for Chicago’s Independent Bookstore Day. The literary extravaganza, put on by the concerted efforts of 37 indepen...
The Evolution of YouTube
Gianfranco Ocampo, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2019
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With the release of PewDiePie’s (Felix Kjellberg’s) video “Ending the Subscribe to PewDiePie Meme” on April 28, he signaled the end of not only the battle for the most subscribed YouTuber, but also confirming the changing of the guard of the YouTube platform that many of us have recogniz...
Studying in the sun
Ella Lee, Focus Editor
April 29, 2019
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With this year’s final set of midterms around the corner at DePaul, it’s likely students are beginning to get stressed—and looking for ways to cope with it. While naps, ice cream and angrily staring down that study guide for hours on end may work to an extent, the answer to students’ school-induce...
Changing climate, changing Chicago
Ella Lee, Focus Editor
April 22, 2019
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Climate change is not widely discussed in Chicago. Given our central location in America and access to fresh water, the threats we face are not as apparent as the ones that face coastal cities like Boston or Los Angeles. Our incoming city government will set the precedent for how Chicago takes on clim...
Tobacco 21 bill rises from the ashes
Ella Lee, Focus Editor
April 15, 2019
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Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Tobacco 21 bill Sunday, April 7, which raised the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. As Tobacco 21’s most affected age group, some DePaul students say they have mixed feelings about the new law. “I don’t agree with smoking because of t...
A look back at Chicago’s most iconic mayors
Ella Lee, Focus Editor
April 8, 2019
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Chicago mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot’s landslide victory over long-time politician Toni Preckwinkle has been interpreted by many as a change to the way the city does politics. “They didn’t elect a Daley,” said DePaul sophomore Emily Burnett. “And to me, that seems like Chicago wants something ne...
Survival Guide: Procrastination Edition
Cailey Gleeson and Marty O'Connell, Contributor Writers
March 11, 2019
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It’s that time of the quarter again—finals week at DePaul is just around the corner. As students prepare to take their exams, write their last papers and give their final presentations, procrastination might rear its ugly head and make these tasks seem impossible to complete. It is possible, tho...
Out with the old…and in with the new
Madi Garner, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2019
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When seeking out those in charge of emoji approval, not many would look to a group with a name as bland as “Unicode Consortium,” which is the name of the company ultimately responsible for deciding which emoji you see on your phone. The group was originally founded to ensure that symbols could b...
The air of success: How AirPods invaded the eardrums – and wallets – of consumers
Luc Fougere, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2019
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There has been a new wave sweeping over young music listeners: Apple Airpods. Airpods have been the subject of many internet memes which imply, jokingly, that by wearing a pair of AirPods, you’re social and economic status instantly skyrockets. AirPods inspired a a trend of knock-off lookalikes and expensive luxury versions, like the $9...
What you need to know about the candidates for Chicago mayor
Ella Lee and Julia Hale, Focus Editor and Contributing Writer
February 18, 2019
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Chicago’s mayoral race is a mere week away, and candidates have finally settled in on their positions. Given that there are 14 candidates still in the race, a runoff is expected. Though it’s unlikely our city’s fate will be decided Feb. 26, here are where the candidates stand on three of the race...
Revved up: Here are three top picks from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show that will make you stop on a dime
Matthew Zaiff, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2019
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The Sensible Choice DePaul students are used to navigating an urban campus. A new offering from Honda promises to be the perfect city companion. The 2019 Honda HR-V is the latest compact SUV offering in the market. With a starting price of $21,920 for the base trim all-wheel drive model, the HR-V is great for stude...