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Junior Nate Lanier (right) captures a piece against sophomore Mohid Siddiqui (left) in a bullet game at the DePaul Chess Club on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Lanier considers chess a sport due to its strenuous mental requirements, with the body being an extension of the mind.

On the Grid: Should chess be considered a sport?

Peter Jurich and Ethan Baca 6:00 am

Chess, one of the oldest games in human history, has enjoyed a worldwide resurgence in the 2020s. Thanks to famous competitors such as Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, the newfound popularity of online...

Taking accountability in an increasingly selfish society

Taking accountability in an increasingly selfish society

Siona Chibber, Contributing Writer 6:00 am

“Accountability,” “setting boundaries” and “protecting your peace” have all become popular buzzwords in recent years on social media. Where do we put a limit between protecting our peace versus...

DePaul students enter the Arts & Letters building on Jan. 29, 2025. DePaul recently changed their attendance policy, removing the Dean of Students from the extended absence notification process.

No More Dean? DePaul’s new extended absence policy puts professors in charge

Who should decide whether a student’s extended absence is excused — professors or university administrators? DePaul’s recent policy change has put that decision in the hands of professors, prompting...

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Students excited about Chicago Bears’ new head coach Ben Johnson

Peter Jurich, Contributing Writer 6:00 am

The Chicago Bears have a new leader on the sidelines. On Jan. 22, the team formally introduced Ben Johnson as the 19th full-time head coach in franchise history. Johnson, former Detroit Lions offensive...

‘Presence’ review: You can only watch

‘Presence’ review: You can only watch

April Klein, Asst. Arts & Life Editor 6:00 am

CW: This piece briefly discusses sexual harassment and assault.   A few weeks ago, I was sexually harassed for the first time. I boarded a Red Line train midday on a Tuesday. Shortly after I...

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on deregulation in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Washington.

Trump reshapes policy with flurry of executive orders

LiLi Jarvenpa, City News Editor 6:00 am

President Trump has had a busy couple weeks back in office, signing dozens of executive orders impacting everything from immigration and citizenship to climate change and health care.  Prior to taking...

DePaul researcher finds that K-12 teaching is increasingly dangerous

DePaul researcher finds that K-12 teaching is increasingly dangerous

Riley Sommers, La DePaulia Contributing Writer 6:00 am

In 2024, Kit Kresky was a teacher for the sixth grade at an alternative school for children who had previously exhibited behavioral issues. This school was a standard, licensed public school in the state...

DePaul women's basketball faces off against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Friday, Feb. 1, 2025. The DePaul Blue Demons have won two of their last five games.

Live Updates: DePaul unsuccessful in loss against Seton Hall

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor February 1, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons — who are currently 6-4 against Big East opponents — plan to get back into the swing of things in today's 2 p.m. game against the Seton Hall Pirates at Wintrust Arena. The Blue...

DePaul fans cheer during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The game was nearly sold out.

Live Updates: DePaul falls to Bueckers, UConn in front of record-breaking crowd

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer January 29, 2025

A record-setting crowd is expected to be in attendance when DePaul hosts sixth-ranked UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons have won two in a row getting to 11-11 on the season....

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