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Long awaited DePaul student health insurance program launches

Long awaited DePaul student health insurance program launches

Lindsay Freiberger, Contributing Writer September 23, 2024

In August, DePaul launched its long awaited student health insurance program. Students who are registered for fall 2024 classes will be automatically enrolled in the program, which provides students with...

A customer waits in the entryway of the Music Box Theater on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The Theater holds daily showings of old and new films.

Preserving the past to ensure the future of moviegoing: Music Box Theatre ‘revives at 95’

Jake Panek, Arts & Life Beat Writer September 23, 2024

From the sight of a glowing canopy marquee, the smell of popcorn with real butter and the sound of an organ playing before the lights go down, one thing is immediately clear: going to the Music Box Theatre...

Why Black people, like me, love Dragon Ball

Why Black people, like me, love Dragon Ball

Jeremy Battle, Asst. Photo Editor September 23, 2024

When I was 7 years old, my parents had me spend the night at my cousin’s house, and my life changed forever. I sat in front of their old TV and watched in awe as flashing lights danced across the screen....

Personality in politics: What it means to humanize the election

Personality in politics: What it means to humanize the election

Brielle Kohlbeck, Opinion Editor September 16, 2024

The first election I remember was in sixth grade. It was 2016, Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump. On an early October morning, in my first-period social studies class, I realized the reality of all...

Patrons browse the Degenerates Market on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The market has run since November in the backyard of the organizer's home.

‘Degenerate’ market showcases taboo materials not easily found in public

April Klein, Arts & Life Assistant Editor September 16, 2024

CW: This article features sexualization of subjects that readers may find uncomfortable or triggering.  Ageplay, drug use, piss, slurs and myriad other taboo desires — issue 1 of Degenerates Magazine...

A student dances while rollerskating at Rooftop Retro Night on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Music, varying from Michael Jackson to Soulja Boy filled the top of the parking garage in celebration of DePaul's Multicultural Campus Takeover.

DePaul Students let the good times roll at Rooftop Retro Night

Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor September 16, 2024

As the sun began to set, roller skate wheels flashed pink and blue, illuminating the top floor of Sheffield Parking Garage. Some students chose to brave the rink while others opted to relax and enjoy...

From left, former Student Government Association President Watfae Zayed, former security officer for DePaul Terrence Freeman and SJP media liaison Henna Ayesh listen to speakers at the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) press conference on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Lincoln Park. During the press conference, Freeman spoke about his removal from his security position at DePaul.

‘That’s not doing security to me’: Privately contracted security guard relocated off DePaul campus

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor September 16, 2024

When Terrance Freeman was hired as a privately contracted security officer on DePaul’s campus, he said he knew nothing about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. For him, the job was simply about...

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shines a light on domestic violence

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shines a light on domestic violence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor September 16, 2024

The alleged killing of African Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei alarmed the sports world and heightened calls to address domestic violence internationally.  Police said Cheptegei, 33, was severely...

Protestors at the Students for Justice in Palestine rally on Sept. 12, 2024, paint a tarp with pro-Palestinian messages in front of the Lincoln Park Student Center. The tarp and painting supplies were laid out for attendees to decorate after the press conference and march.

Photo Gallery: Students for Justice in Palestine hold press conference, rally for Gaza

Claire Tweedie and Will Robson September 16, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine hosted its first rally of the school year on Thursday, Sept. 12 in front of the Lincoln Park Student Center. The rally, which featured a press conference then march, continued...

A sign hangs on the side of the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park, Chicago, on Aug. 25, 2024. The sign reads out new demonstration policies on campus.

DePaul has new protest and demonstration guidelines. Here’s what has changed

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor August 31, 2024

A leadership note was sent to the DePaul community on Aug. 8, updating the guidelines for demonstrations on campus. This policy change has been in the works since Summer 2023, and follows intense protests...

President Robert Manuel claps as faculy and staff are honored with the Spirit of DePaul award at during the Academic Convocation at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Lincoln Park on Aug. 29, 2024. In this past, Manuel's speeches have focused on DePaul's finances, but this year was centered on dialogue and the campus community.

Manuel acknowledges ‘devastating loss’ in the Middle East, emphasizes ‘dialogue’ in new academic year

LiLi Jarvenpa and Avery Schoenhals August 29, 2024

DePaul President Robert Manuel addressed faculty and staff members at the annual convocation on Thursday, Aug. 29. He called for dialogue and humanity in the university’s response to the ongoing humanitarian...

A father takes a photo of his daughter who poses with two American flags during the last day of the Democratic National Convention, on Aug. 22, 2024.

The power of likes: How influencers are #shaping campaign rhetoric

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2024

In today’s social media landscape, influencers often get a bad rap. The Democratic National Convention hoped to prove otherwise. From day one of the 2024 planning process to the rollout of the blue...

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