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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The solar eclipse reaches totality at 3:04 ET in Terre Haute, IN, on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse was the last to make landfall in the United States for the next twenty years.

Eclipse Entertainment

Quentin Blais, Madelyn Chapman, and Morgan Kirsch April 11, 2024
People all over the United States gathered April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse, across the United States from Texas to Maine.
Maya Oclassen

DePaul’s Quarter System – A double-edged sword

Giana Aguilar-Valencia, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

The quarter system has long been a defining feature of academic life at DePaul. While some students praise its benefits, others struggle with its difficulties, leading to a long-running debate about its...

Your sightseeing guide to the oddities of Chicago

Your sightseeing guide to the oddities of Chicago

Hailey Bosek, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

It is no secret that Chicago has something for everyone — whether you enjoy a beach day at the lakefront, skyscrapers as far as the eye can see or restaurants that cater to every type of palate. However,...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann speaks with the media after his introductory press conference on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. In the past week, Holtmann secured three transfers: Troy D'Amico, CJ Gunn, and NJ Benson.

DePaul adds three transfer players and receives a verbal commitment from another

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 7, 2024

Fresh off his hiring, DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann has been actively shaping the team by securing four new players from the transfer portal. Holtman and his staff have officially added Troy D’Amico,...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann, left, gives his introductory press conference Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Holtmann’s plans for the team’s future was the main topic of discussion.

DePaul introduces Chris Holtmann as next men’s basketball head coach

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 7, 2024

Chris Holtmann was officially introduced as the 16th head coach in DePaul men's basketball history Monday, March 18, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the program.  Holtmann joined vice president...

Children gather around one of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven’s public engagement facilitators during the daily butterfly release on Thursday, March 7, 2024. “You could meditate here, if you wanted to,” said Rohan Jain, a Chicago resident pleased to be visiting the haven for a second time. “It’s very peaceful.”

The wonders of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven

Delaunay Krauter, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

With a “Hello Kitty” wand in hand, 3-year-old Zoey Rivera hoped to befriend one of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven’s residents as her dad, Samuel, followed behind. “Every time they come close,...

Letter From the Editor: Our growing team is committed to expand coverage of the Latine community in Chicago

Letter From the Editor: Our growing team is committed to expand coverage of the Latine community in Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Editor-In-Chief April 7, 2024

La DePaulia is much more than just a student-run publication. It's a team of budding journalists committed to share the diverse stories of the Latine community in Chicago. It’s a joy for me to enter...

Lover girl spring DeJamz

Lover girl spring DeJamz

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief April 7, 2024

At the end of a winter quarter that left me particularly heartbroken, disgusted, disheartened and disheveled, I returned home to my native East Coast to watch the beautiful wedding of my sister-in-law...

By Maya Oclassen

Forthcoming Climate Action Plan, context behind high emissions

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2024

Unlike colleges and universities, climate change does not take a spring break.  While DePaul students were likely catching up on sleep and preparing for one final quarter of classes before summer,...

Sunscreen and stress-free: Study abroad programs take students to new sights during spring break

Sunscreen and stress-free: Study abroad programs take students to new sights during spring break

Ashley Peréz, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

With DePaul University's unusual quarter schedule, many opportunities for students to travel during the short 10 weeks are lost, as students' schedules become jam-packed with core classes.  Some of...

A voter shows her "I voted" sign after casting her ballot in Chicago, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Illinois is one of five states holding presidential primaries as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump continue to lock up support around the country after becoming their parties' presumptive nominees. Voters are casting ballots Tuesday in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

A Chicago college student guide to the Illinois Primary: what you need to know

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief April 7, 2024

Illinois held its primary elections March 19, during which voters cast their ballots in key races across the state, ultimately determining which candidates will advance to the general election on Nov....

Brooke Johnson swings at a pitch during her game against Butler on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Cacciatore Stadium in Lincoln Park.

DePaul’s offense goes dormant, as St. John’s sweeps weekend series

Nathan Klepp, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

The DePaul Blue Demons softball team couldn’t bring a runner across home plate in a three-game home series against St. John’s University Easter weekend. It was the first time in program history that...

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