No silver bullet for explaining rise in Lincoln Park crime
Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor
March 8, 2020
On a chilly February night, Lincoln Park residents and area police huddle near the entrance of the North & Clybourn Red Line stop. Some have their dogs with them, some brought their children and some — who don’t appear to belong to media organizations — are filming the event on their cellpho...
Hidden spots at DePaul’s Loop campus
Madi Garcia, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2020
DePaul University, as a city school, has much to offer its students. The Loop campus exposes students to the exciting and diverse city of Chicago. There are a multitude of places to discover, and there are several spots near the Loop campus that few students know about. The Loop campus is not thought of as DePaul...
Election for dummies
Rebecca Meluch and Joshua Kaufman
February 23, 2020
Trump’s four years are coming to a slow end, and the 2020 race for president is here. Throughout the next couple months, America will find out which of the many Democrats running will win enough state delegates to be voted in as the nominee to challenge President Trump this upcoming November. Bo...
How lack of sunlight can harm our bodies and minds
Camille Koch, Contributing Writer
February 16, 2020
From the Coronavirus to impeachment trials and now to record-breaking weather, the first months of 2020 have been gloomy in more ways than one. So far this year, Chicago has already broken the record for the amount of consecutive cloudy days. From Jan. 23 through Feb. 2, Chicago had the longest clou...
The logic of love
Alayne Trinko, Staff Writer
February 9, 2020
Love / noun – an intense feeling of deep affection. Love is the common thread that runs through us all. It is that wondrous and magical, yet maddening and confusing feeling that has stumped even the greatest philosophers. When we think about love, we often think of romantic and platonic love, ...
A wake-up call to enjoy cinema
John Cotter, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Ah, to be a cinephile during the month of February. Studios seamlessly dump their profitable yet fruitless films in wide-release this month, as the “best” films were released in the latter months of the year prior. If you’re like me and don’t feel like indulging in “Dolittle” or “Gretel...
Oscars predictions from The DePaulia’s chief film critic
Michael Brzezinski, Chief Film Critic
February 5, 2020
Michael Brzezinski, Chief Film Critic: Awards season is reaching its tail end with the hotly anticipated Oscars (which will take place on Sunday, February 9th @ 7 p.m. central). It’s almost a tradition at this point for there to be mass controversy over nominees and 2020 is no different. The incl...
A Q&A with DePaul cinema studies professor Paul Booth
February 5, 2020
How do the Oscars impact film culture and its place in the culture? The Oscars remain the premiere institution for film awards, but they're always controversial. Obviously, one of the most important ways they impact film culture is through ticket sales – think about how many people go to see ...
Easy buckets: It’s called a free throw because it’s free points
Nate Burleyson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2020
When James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891, there were just 13 simple rules. Among them, there was nothing that resembled the free throw of today. Rule no. 7 stated that “If either side makes consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents.” Other than that, it took a few...
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...
Maria Guerrero, La DePaulia Managing Editor
March 29, 2020 • No Comments
A commencement ceremony is more than a graduation for first-generation Latinx college students inspiring...
Illinois infant with COVID-19 dies, cause of death unknown
March 29, 2020
An Illinois infant with COVID-19 has died, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday....
Coronavirus could close Illinois community health centers
March 29, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Hundreds of health care facilities in Illinois that...
Lack of social distancing leads to closure of parks, trails
March 27, 2020
OAK PARK, Ill. (AP) — It was a sunny day, the first in about a week when temperatures...
Maria Guerrero, La DePaulia Managing Editor
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Viajeros de primavera del medio oeste continúan con...
Maria Guerrero, La DePaulia Managing Editor
March 29, 2020
Una ceremonia de graduación es más que una celebración...
Hannah Mitchell, Multimedia Editor
March 16, 2020
Deslice hacia abajo para leer la entrevista de cada...
Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
March 8, 2020
On this week's episode of Page 29, we welcome our first...
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer
March 8, 2020
The D-Men discuss the end of the season for both the...