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Jin Park and Joyce Ha sit on a beach in a still from the film "Waiting for the Light to Change".

“Waiting for the Light to Change” opens at Siskel Center

Sam Mroz, Contributing Writer September 24, 2023

When the cast and crew of “Waiting for the Light to Change” — a feature film made by student filmmakers — wrapped production in summer of 2021, a daunting theatrical market promoted a tide of challenge....

DePaul's fundraising will support academic innovation and a new $60 million basketball practice facility.

DePaul’s philanthropic efforts will prioritize academics

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor September 24, 2023

Amid excitement and concern surrounding the proposed $60 million athletic capital campaign, DePaul leadership claims an ambitious, comprehensive fundraising effort will prioritize academics. “If you...

Senior Jessica Soriano-Villada works at the front desk and as community engagement coordinator at the Latinx Cultural Center in O'Connell Hall Room 360.

DePaul’s cultural centers receive additional $100,000 in funding

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor September 17, 2023

DePaul’s cultural centers received a funding boost of $100,000 from the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) in July that will be used to invest in current and future student programming, according to...

Film union strikes impact student opportunities

Film union strikes impact student opportunities

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief September 17, 2023

As sophomore Alexander Eberhage wrapped up the production of his short film “Defunction,”— a science fiction drama about the unpredictability of time travel — he could not predict his uncertain...

DePaul’s approach to artificial intelligence

DePaul’s approach to artificial intelligence

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief September 17, 2023

With artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT emerging for public use less than a year ago, DePaul is considering how to institute AI into their academic policies.  Many professors wrote policies...

These works are part of the current exhibit "Seeing Race Before Race," which explores the roots of race from the Middle Ages to 1800s.

An evolving history: The Newberry Library welcomes patrons to community built on service

Sam Mroz, Contributing Writer September 17, 2023

Much like Jennifer Fastwolf’s favorite novels, the Newberry is like a good read: She just can’t seem to put it down.         "Never mind that our buildings are legendary. This huge, incredible...

Column: Why the pandemic never ended for me

Column: Why the pandemic never ended for me

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief September 17, 2023

When the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the prospect of life returning to its former state seemed utterly impossible. Three and a half years later that sentiment...

Freshman four-star recruit Zion Cruz plays defense against a Marian guard in Wintrust Arena on Nov. 1.

BREAKING: DePaul guard Zion Cruz enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 13, 2023

Four-star recruit and sophomore guard Zion Cruz is reportedly leaving DePaul and entering the transfer portal, the university confirmed Wednesday afternoon. “We can confirm that Zion Cruz is not enrolled...

DeWayne Peevy speaks to The DePaulia during an interview in May 2022 regarding his two-year anniversary as the university's Athletic Director.

DePaul extends Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy’s contract through 2027

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 13, 2023

DePaul’s Board of Trustees has approved and agreed to terms with Vice President and Director of Athletics, DeWayne Peevy on a multi-year contract extension that will keep him around until at least June...

University administrators, faculty and staff walk into the St. Vincent de Paul church in regalia.

Designing DePaul promises improved student life, yet prompts student backlash

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor September 10, 2023

To make DePaul “the standard for higher education” amid financial struggles and worsening public confidence in higher education, the university released the Designing DePaul Draft Report Thursday,...

The Chicago Jazz Festival was held in Millennium Park from Aug. 31 to Sep. 3. International, national, and local musicians came to provide free jazz programming.The Chicago Jazz Institute co-hosted the festival along with DCASE (The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) for the 47th anniversary.

Timeless melodies: Chicago Jazz Festival celebrates 47th anniversary with soulful sounds and cultural connection

Una Cleary, Focus Editor September 10, 2023

As the sun set on summer in Chicago, Labor Day weekend brought thousands to Millenium Park as the Chicago Jazz Festival celebrated its 47th anniversary. The improvisation of trumpets, saxophones, drums...

A mockup of the proposed basketball practice facility to be housed on the Lincoln Park Campus, projected to begin construction in summer 2025 and be completed by fall 2026. Provided by DePaul University.

Athletics calls for $60 million philanthropic investment

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor September 10, 2023

Students expressed excitement, frustration and anger with the prospect of raising $60 million for a new basketball practice facility in DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.   “We're a Big East Conference...

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