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Concerts could directly impact Chicago’s summer economy — again

Concerts could directly impact Chicago’s summer economy — again

Malin Denton, Contributing Writer / June 2, 2025

The summertime and concert season have traditionally created a prominent economic boom that benefits Chicago's hotel, restaurant and tourism industries. Even as ticket prices continue to rise, that...

Rick Brown opens gifts from colleagues during his last journalism department meeting at DePaul's Loop Campus on Friday, May 30th, 2025. "I get emotional talking about the students – they're just so amazing," Brown said.

‘I am the reporter I am today because of him’

DePaul professor, Good Day DePaul advisor Rick Brown retires after 15 years at DePaul
Francesca Corona and Kiersten Riedford / June 2, 2025

When someone enters into DePaul professor Rick Brown’s office, they are met with a wall full of his former students’ headshots. Success is pictured row by row with photos of each of his former students...

File - Provost Salma Ghanem, enters St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on August 31, 2023. Ghanem served at DePaul for over a decade.

Provost Salma Ghanem to step down following the next academic year

Sadie Springer, News Editor / May 27, 2025

DePaul University Provost Salma Ghanem is stepping down from her position at the end of next school year.  In an email to the university Tuesday morning, president Robert L. Manuel wrote Ghanem has...

Your DNA, their data: Students confront the fallout of 23andMe’s collapse

Your DNA, their data: Students confront the fallout of 23andMe’s collapse

Casey Tharrington, Contributing Writer / May 26, 2025

Most people don’t think twice before clicking “I agree” on the terms and conditions. But what if you weren’t just handing over your email —  but your DNA? “Now I am wondering how much this...

Soybeans are planted on Thursday, May 8, 2025 near Waverly, Minn.

How a trade war could impact Illinois farmers `

Matthew Warakomski, Contributing Writer / May 26, 2025

American businesses and consumers fear how tariffs will impact their ability to make and spend money. Aluminum, electronics and cars have been a big focus since President Trump announced a barrage of tariffs...

Jessica DePont, associate director of strategic initiatives at DePaul, sits in her office on Friday, May 16, 2025. DePont is excited to be supporting DePaul's class of 2029 through their onboarding process.

DePaul’s class of 2029 navigates the orientation process

Sadie Springer, News Editor / May 24, 2025

For DePaul’s class of 2029, the college journey has begun before even stepping foot on campus. May 1 marks National College Decision Day for high school seniors, and DePaul’s offices are aiding the...

File- Students walk to class on Thursday, April 3, 2025, outside of the Schmitt Academic Center.

DePaul raises tuition for next academic year, introduces consolidated student fee

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor / May 21, 2025

Late May can only mean one thing: new tuition rates are here for the 2025-26 school year. DePaul raised undergraduate tuition by an average of 3.3%, with the sharpest hike hitting incoming freshmen in...

File- CPD Supt. Larry Snelling patrols outside the United Center during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 23, 2024. If the ordinance passes, Snelling will be one of the figures with authority to declare a snap curfew.

Chicago City Council defers ‘snap’ curfew ordinance

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief / May 21, 2025

Chicago City Council voted to delay the controversial snap curfew ordinance, which would allow the Chicago Police Department to enact a curfew with a 30-minute warning, anytime, anywhere when a group of...

SGA member Isabella Simkus works with her fellow members at the general body meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. SGA continues to work on initiatives for upcoming fall quarter.

SGA elects fall quarter representatives

Olivia Hanif, Contributing Writer / May 19, 2025

DePaul University’s newly elected Student Government Association representatives for the upcoming autumn quarter have been gearing up with a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the student experience. After...

The movement, not the media: Sex workers are tackling stigma themselves

The movement, not the media: Sex workers are tackling stigma themselves

Sabrina Castle, Contributing Writer / May 19, 2025

Pitted against “Oscar bait” movies like “The Brutalist,” “Conclave” and “A Complete Unknown,” many were surprised to see “Anora” — a film about a stripper who’s hired to be the...

Vlad Valchkou and Jovan Plavsic stand by their CUUB power bank in the DePaul Center on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Valchkou got the idea for the power bank stations when he was traveling in Europe and frequently saw charging stations.

How two students brought portable charger stations to DePaul

Amanda Stevenson, Contributing Writer / May 19, 2025

What started as a normal trip to Europe turned into the inspiration behind a new student-led startup at DePaul. This new startup is called CUUB, and its goal is to create a network of power bank sharing...

If a constitutional crisis happens, what can be done?

If a constitutional crisis happens, what can be done?

Sarah Hendry, Current Events Beat Writer / May 12, 2025

It has been over 100 days since President Donald Trump took office for the second time. While many expected his second term to extend the traditional limits of the executive branch, political commentators...

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