Building names on campus give glimpses into DePaul’s history
February 28, 2016
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The names of a former mayor, Broadway actress and medical supply salesman adorn campus buildings. Students and faculty see them each time they enter a building, or even look at their schedule for room numbers, but most students don’t notice the buildings as they pass by for class. Read More »...
The road less traveled: Bus your away across the country this Spring Break
February 21, 2016
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College students are known for many things, and saving money — or making it — isn’t one of them. You don’t need statistics about minimum wage or average student income to know that the joyous feeling of payday, or the sense of relief you get from reading “approved” after swiping at the...
Students take advantage of free admission days at Chicago museums
February 14, 2016
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“Free” is one word every college kid is overjoyed to hear, whether it’s about food at the Student Center or summer festival admission. However, some students are not aware that they can also get discounted or free admission to many of Chicago’s prestigious and loved museums. Read More »...
Young rappers, singers and poets gear up for the world’s largest youth poetry festival
February 7, 2016
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The energy at Young Chicago Authors (YCA) headquarters is contagious. It’s Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) season, the largest youth poetry festival in the world, which makes the spirit higher than usual. Read More »...
Lincoln’s lasting impression on Chicago
January 31, 2016
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Even though Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, a few years before Chicago was nicknamed “the Windy City,” he certainly played a large role in its politics. Read More »...
Delivery apps mean you never need to face Chicago’s cold
January 24, 2016
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This time of year, Chicagoans find themselves only venturing in the bone-chilling cold outdoors when absolutely necessary. Read More »...
‘Renoir Sucks’ movement questions deeper meaning in fine art
January 18, 2016
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In the first room after ascending the grand staircase at the Art Institute of Chicago, a young woman turns her back to the wall on the right, which is covered by multiple canvases bearing the oil-painted signature of Pierre Auguste Renoir. Renoir, one of the most noted and prolific members of the French Impressionist ...
The most renowned bands and musicians to walk through the halls of DePaul
January 10, 2016
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Chicago is home to many well-known and influential musicians. Read More »...
Uber business model surges ahead
November 15, 2015
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“Let’s just Uber home.” A phrase that wouldn’t have been understood a decade ago, Uber has developed a new business model that is changing the game of entrepreneurship and convenience. Read More »...
Rating “Rate my Professors”
November 8, 2015
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While many students turn to the website Rate my Professors when planning out their quarter schedules, it is important to keep in mind the unreliability of the website. Read More »...
Beyond the ‘easy a’: Get the most bang for your buck in harder DePaul classes
November 6, 2015
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End of the quarter anxiety can cause students to question their class choices, procrastination tendencies and overall life path as they gear up for finals and choose their classes for the December intersession and winter quarter. Read More »...
Best Netflix shows beyond the usual queue
October 25, 2015
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In this day and age, when ‘Netflix and chill’ has become a verb, it’s safe to say the streaming website has taken over as the new way in which to watch entertainment. Read More »...
