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Teala Torres, also known as DJ Tee Vera, adjusts her headphones as she mixes for Humboldt Park’s Happy Gallery on Oct. 26, 2024. Happy Gallery hosted CityPill, a queer underground music showcase that featured various performers of the scene.

Two sides of the turntable: Underground raves can be rewarding, but also dangerous for DJs

Aubreonna Chamberlain, Contributing Writer January 13, 2025

The room inside Happy Gallery is painted a light orange that reflects on guests as they dance to music mixed by DJ Tee Vera (Teala Torres). Torres focuses on her set behind the turntables, combining...

A runway model poses at the Surround Sound of Fashion show at Cine City Studios on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The event included live music and showcased the work of local designers.

How Chicago Fashion Week will change the fashion industry

Aaliyah McFadden, Contributing Writer January 13, 2025

The Surround Sound of Fashion kicked off their 16th annual show for Chicago’s first fashion week on Saturday, October 12. The show featured a performance from American rapper Twista alongside artists...

Alexander Floyd dodges another club member during a scrimmage on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. The club meets at Maradona Field at Diversey Harbor for the majority of their practices.

No football, no problem: New club bringing touchdowns back to DePaul

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor January 13, 2025

Flag football is on the rise across the nation, and DePaul University is no exception. What began as a nonphysical version of its traditional padded counterpart has since grown into an Olympic sport....

Introducing La DePaulia's 2025 editorial team.

Letter from the La DePaulia Editor: Our team is committed to uplifting Chicago’s underrepresented communities 

Alondra M. Castañeda, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2025

When I first joined La DePaulia in the 2024 Winter quarter, I had no idea the tremendous impact it would have on my life.  I was in my freshman year at DePaul, barely adjusting to living my first year...

Jorie Allen puts up a shot while Olivia Olsen tries to block on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the second half of the game. Allen has averaged 17.6 points per game against Big East opponents this season.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball earns a win against Providence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor January 12, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons vs. the Providence Friars tips off at 2 p.m. at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons have a two game winning streak and they’re currently 8-9 (3-1 against Big East opponents). The Friars...

David Skogman goes for a layup while Xavier's Dante Maddox Jr. tries to block the shot on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Chicago. Skogman appeared and started in 17 games before suffering a season-ending injury last season at Davidson.

Live Updates: DePaul drops contest to Xavier 63-77, Freemantle scores 20

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 11, 2025

DePaul hosts Xavier in a Big East matchup at Wintrust Arena where the Blue Demons are looking to snap a lengthy conference losing streak.  DePaul is back at home after suffering a blowout loss to Villanova...

DePaul guard, Shakara McCline, attempts a shot against Marquette on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. McCline scored four points in the 59-78 loss.

DePaul women’s basketball suffers a loss against Marquette

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team faced off against the Marquette Golden Eagles and were defeated 59-78. Marquette came into this game with a 8-3 record and they had not played a Big East opponent yet.  The...

DePaul guard, Jacob Meyer, dribbles the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer scored 12 points in the 70-63 loss.

DePaul basketball’s transformation: Chris Holtmann sparks early turnaround

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer December 29, 2024

Year one under DePaul’s new men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has been about building up the program's foundation and getting DePaul back to relevance.  Through 13 games, Holtmann has gotten...

DePaul guard, Sumer Lee, jumps for a layup against Butler on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons next game is on Sunday, Dec. 29 against Marquette.

DePaul women’s basketball secures a win against Butler in Big East opener

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 22, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team kicked off their Big East play with an impressive 66-43 win against Butler on Dec. 21. This is the third game this season where DePaul has beaten a team by 20 points...

A nationally recognized leader and advocate for empowering others, Matos currently serves as vice chancellor for equity and inclusion at the University of California, Berkeley. Photo courtesy of Dania Matos | Via DePaul Newsline

Dania Matos to be DePaul’s next vice president for diversity, inclusion and belonging

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor December 19, 2024

DePaul University President Rob Manuel announced the selection of Dania Matos as the next vice president for diversity, inclusion and belonging in a Newsline statement emailed to the university community...

Jorie Allen jumps for a layup during her game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Allen surpassed 1,000 career points, with a total of 21 points in the game.

DePaul women’s basketball enters Big East play trying to find their shot

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 18, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team has had a lot of adjusting to do this season. They are juggling a fairly new team, a hard schedule and their head coach, Doug Bruno, is out due to an undisclosed medical...

Riley Sommers rides her horse, Goldfinch, around an indoor arena on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Stargazer Ranch. Sommers is a DePaul graduate student from Texas and has been riding for 19 years.

Riley Sommers: Second City cowgirl

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor December 10, 2024

Riley Sommers has spent nearly two decades riding, competing, and taking on challenging “project horses” that require extra training and dedication. When Sommers broke her neck riding her first...

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