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Joseph Walsdorf performs a stand-up routine at the Annoyance Theater with his work-in-progress comedy show on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Annoyance is a comedy club on the North Side that offers daily acts by local comics.

The life of a comedian isn’t always laughs

Sana Hajidamji, Opinion Beat Writer October 21, 2024

Comedy is a profession often overlooked and underappreciated. I'd like to see you try to get up in front of a group and crack jokes for 40 minutes. The pressure to make an audience laugh is tough, especially...

Lucia Preziosi poses with her mom, Lisa Catanzaro and former New York City Mayor, Bill DeBlasio on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, in Manhattan. This was one of many local political events Preziosi went to with her family. (photo provided by Lisa Catanzaro)

My niche obsession with local politics may be more important than I think

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief October 21, 2024
Last night, my mom, all the way from Brooklyn, texted me this:
Ramona Slick stands on stage dressed as Carrie at The Music Box on Thursday, Oct. 10. Slick danced up and down the aisles and interacted with the audience while singing to Ethel Cain's "Family Tree."

Opinion: Horror’s getting out of hand

Brielle Kohlbeck, Opinion Editor October 14, 2024

This is hard for me to admit as an avid Halloween lover, but I'm starting to see the scary truth: horror is getting out of hand. If there’s one thing I love more than anything, it’s horror. Anything...

To lie, or not to lie, that is the question

To lie, or not to lie, that is the question

Sana Hajidamji, Opinion Beat Writer October 14, 2024

I’m sure we’ve all told a lie at some point — some so small we forget them, others not as small. We were often told that “honesty is the best policy,” but what if that policy is only occasionally...

FKA twigs' “MAGDALENE” album is a reminder of the existence of toxic fandoms

FKA twigs’ “MAGDALENE” album is a reminder of the existence of toxic fandoms

Lindsay Freiberger, Contributing Writer October 14, 2024

Listening to FKA twigs' album “MAGDALENE” reminds me of her raw talent. Writing from her own experience, the angelic artist reflects on the pain she endured when Robert Pattinson fans bullied her,...

It is possible to befriend people with different political views as you

It is possible to befriend people with different political views as you

Karidja Monjolo, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

“We can disagree and still love each other, unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist,” - James Baldwin.  In a country seemingly at odds,...

Click the visual to witness a modern day breakup!

FAFSA ghosted me and, yes, I’m still mad about it

Aubreonna Chamberlain, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

The root of my beef with FAFSA started on April 13, 2021: the day I got accepted into my university of choice. Eager to see how much financial aid I was given, I quickly clicked the award letter expecting...

An Absurd Bird employee prepares meals at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Student Center on Monday, September 30, 2024. The Absurd Bird is one of seven dining options available at the Student Center.

Cut the ‘Absurd’ and bring back the (real) ‘Bird’

Sofia Joseph, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

Last year, Blue Demon Dining in the Lincoln Park Student Center introduced a new and exciting meal option — a restaurant called Absurd Bird. As the DePaul Dining website describes it, “Absurd Bird...

A CTA commuter crouches under the Harold Washington Library station sign on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The station is home to Brown, Orange, Purple and Pink Line trains.

OPINION: The real horrors are the dangers of the CTA

Sana Hajidamji, Opinion Beat Writer October 7, 2024

Halloween is around the corner, and here we are, halfway through the fall quarter. It’s officially that time of year: the thrills of the spooky season are infiltrating society. While Halloween brings...

The news never sleeps — even when annoying pop-ups block your view

The news never sleeps — even when annoying pop-ups block your view

Sam Mroz, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

I’ve always been a fan of the news. I got my start with health magazines and lifestyle columns, but any new publication my mom ordered became a favorite pastime to open, unfold and finally read. There...

Presidential debates should be title matches

Presidential debates should be title matches

Luis Caro, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Editor's note: This story is a satire piece and does not reflect the opinions of The DePaulia staff. Our publication does not condone violence of any kind, including political violence related to the 2024...

Slowing down AI for the health of the planet

Slowing down AI for the health of the planet

Connor Upshaw, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence has completely rewired how many of us accomplish things, from drafting ideas to creating artwork. While there may be positives to using AI, there is growing concern about some negative...

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