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The DePaulia

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Sophomore standout Mark Aguirre, left, and DePaul coach Ray Meyer are seen during practice in Chicago, Jan. 14, 1980. DePaul was rated No. One in the Associated Press college basketball poll Monday.

DePaul basketball legend Mark Aguirre returns as special assistant to Peevy

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 19, 2023

DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy made an official announcement Wednesday, appointing former Blue Demon and NBA star Mark Aguirre as special assistant to the athletic director.  “It’s...

Fans gather for the DePaul-Iowa women’s charity basketball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The outdoor game broke the record for attendance for a woman’s basketball game with 55,646 fans in attendance.

Historic attendance record set at DePaul, Iowa charity exhibition

Ryan Hinske and Vanessa Lopez October 15, 2023

DePaul University's women's basketball team commenced its 50th season by participating in a charity exhibition game against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, breaking the all-time women’s basketball attendance...

Fans gather for the DePaul-Iowa women’s charity basketball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The outdoor game broke the record for attendance for a woman’s basketball game with 55,646 fans in attendance.

BREAKING: Historic attendance record set at DePaul, Iowa exhibition

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 15, 2023

DePaul’s exhibition game against The University of Iowa broke the all-time attendance record for a women’s basketball game Sunday, Oct. 15, with 55,646 fans in attendance. The game was played on...

Living Thing band preforms at the Chicago International Film Festival Block Party. Among food venues, and the red carpet the outdoor venue provides live music for attendees.

From the silver screen to the city streets

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief October 15, 2023

The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) brought the lights, cameras and action from the big screen to the Southport corridor for their Opening Night Block Party Oct. 11.  The second annual event...

There's no business like ‘Boo’- Business: Where to tour Chicago's most famous haunts

There’s no business like ‘Boo’- Business: Where to tour Chicago’s most famous haunts

Dylan Hackworth October 15, 2023

October is here. While vintage movie theaters spin reel after reel of Bella Lugosi and Boris Karloff, you may find yourself longing for Halloween horrors that are more hands-on.  This city has plenty,...

DePaul President's absence raises concerns about campus safety and inclusivity for students of color

DePaul President’s absence raises concerns about campus safety and inclusivity for students of color

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief October 15, 2023
DePaul President Robert Manuel’s absence at Monday night's Inclusivity and Safety Town Hall left students outraged and disheartened
A police car for the Marquette University police sits in front of the MUPD station in Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Students say they feel comfortable walking to the station at night.

Campus safety showdown: Comparison between DePaul’s Public Safety and Marquette’s campus police reveals key differences

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor October 15, 2023
The DePaulia embarked on a comparison between the work of a Marquette's campus police versus DePaul's Public Safety.
Chief Larry Snelling, center, and interim Chicago Police Department Supt. Fred Waller look on as Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a news conference at City Hall to announce Snelling will be the next CPD superintendent, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announces 2024 budget

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief October 13, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the “People’s Budget” Thursday, allocating $16.6 billion to city funding without raising property taxes.  Johnson’s proposed budget invests in expanding mental...

DePaul professor Fred Mitchell receives the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Excellence in Media Award on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Mitchell was recognized for his outstanding career in sports journalism.

Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame inducts DePaul professor, player

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

Three significant DePaul sports figures were inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. They are now part of a community that includes legends like Muhammed Ali,...

Students pick up the stickers and informational pamphlets available at the Pillow Talk Physical Sex Ed event in the Arts and Letters hall, Sept. 27.

DePaul’s Pillow Talk seminars: Destigmatizing sex education and fostering open conversations

Molly Tinkey, Contributing Writer October 8, 2023

The last thing Pillow Talk hosts Maya Roman and Madison Webb want is for college students to relive the “birds and the bees” talk from home or the classroom. Pillow Talk seminars help people get...

Creepin’ it real: Where to celebrate Halloween in Chicago

Creepin’ it real: Where to celebrate Halloween in Chicago

Vanessa Lopez, Social Media Editor October 8, 2023

It's October and time to embrace the fall season. As much as we want to cling to summer in Chicago, pumpkin everything is better in the cool, crisp air of autumn at a Halloween festival or event. Fortunately,...

Inside the lives of employed college students

Inside the lives of employed college students

Eli Smith, Contributing Writer October 8, 2023

Ana Israelson, a 19-year-old DePaul junior, works off-campus while taking classes to afford rent and groceries. If she had the choice, she would focus exclusively on her life as a student. “I’m...

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