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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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DePaul’s free speech issues mask discourse over politics, sexual health

Kelly Conger January 12, 2014

The Huffington Post recently named DePaul as the fifth worst university for free-speech in the U.S. The Post article referenced an event that occurred on campus last year when a conservative student group...

Pussy Riot, punk and the legacy of protest

Kevin Gross January 12, 2014

The remaining members of feminist Russian punk group Pussy Riot - who have spoken out for causes ranging from LGBTQ rights to the corruption of the Russian government - were finally freed from prison Dec....

Will the Winter Olympics be safe?

Tom Bostwick January 12, 2014

With the Winter Olympics less than two months away and scheduled to take place in Sochi, Russia, the recent terror attacks that have plagued the country cannot be ignored. High-profile athletes and celebrities...

Legalization of marijuana: Navigating through a weed-oriented world

Corey Arango and Kevin Gross January 11, 2014

In the recent past, it seems like the world got quite a bit greener. Numerous states such as Washington and New Hampshire have passed legislation decriminalizing recreational marijuana or legalizing medicinal...

Amid winter holidays, city’s homeless not celebrating

Kevin Gross January 4, 2014

It's the time of the year. Everybody has finished giving their thanks, the Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanzaa festivities are over, and people are looking forward to what new adventures the New Year has to bring.However,...

Dennis Rodman, the diplomat?

Darartu Mohamed December 24, 2013

Dennis Rodman is infamous for his bizarre actions in the efforts for public attention. From wearing wedding dresses to marry himself (in an attempt to promote his book) to extreme hair-dos, Rodman has...

Many employees content to work on Thanksgiving

Ali Oswald December 6, 2013

I would consider myself a traditional Black Friday Shopper. My mom, sister and I have ventured out in the black of morning the day after Thanksgiving for many years. Up until last year, our experience...

Introducing: ‘Because You Asked,’ the DePaulia’s new advice column

DePaulia Staff December 4, 2013

The DePaulia is excited to announce the start of its new advice column, "Because You Asked." Our columnist, DePaul sophomore Maria Biggs, will be answering questions about topics relating to student life,...

Carrying the eternal torch of John F. Kennedy forward

Michael Rance November 22, 2013

Fifty years ago this week, organizers at the Dallas Trade Mart had to solemnly pack up tables and chairs that they had set up in anticipation of a guest that would never arrive, as well as read over the...

Victoria’s new secret: Transgender model Carmen Carrera makes waves in fashion industry

Christina Mastro November 21, 2013

They strut down the runway, long and lean, smiling and blowing kisses while somehow balancing 20-pound wings on their backs with absolute grace-wearing nothing but lingerie, by the way. They're Victoria's...

Tinder: Kindling the flames of online hookups

Liz Howell November 19, 2013

If you're "single and ready to mingle," under the age of 28 and not living under a rock, you've probably heard about the newest dating app for your mobile phone: Tinder.The app is catered toward 20-somethings...

The importance of historical accuracy in the present day

Parker Asmann November 19, 2013

When thinking about a certain country, the images that appear come from a history that has been laid out in front of us from a variety of sources. The question, though, is who exactly is writing that history,...

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