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The DePaulia
Lilly Keller

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief

Lilly Keller is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in creative writing. When she’s not going to bed at 7:00 p.m., she can be found laying on her acupuncture mat.

 

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Lilly's Final DeJamz

Lilly’s Final DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 26, 2024
Ilse Arciniega and her daughter, Esli, sit together in a pumpkin patch in October of 2023. The family has made it a tradition to go to a pumpkin patch every year and had to go on a day where Esli had a day off of school. Photo provided by Ilse Arciniega.

Child care access grant vital for student parent mental health on campus, advocates say

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 26, 2024
Cops line the corner of Belden Ave. and Seminary Ave. after removing protestors from DePaul's Quad in the early hours of May 16, 2024. The Quad is now closed until further notice

CPD, Public Safety tear down DePaul protest encampment

Rose O’Keeffe, Lilly Keller, Claire Tweedie, and Lucia Preziosi
May 16, 2024
CPD officers block the entrance to the Quad after they, and Public Safety, officers took down the encampment on Thursday, May 16.

[Photo] Live Updates: CPD, Public Safety raids encampment on LPC Quad

The DePaulia Staff
April 30, 2024
DePaul students gather in the Lincoln Park quad for FEST, May 26, 2023.

BREAKING: FEST canceled in wake of stalemate with encampment organizers

Lilly Keller and Claire Tweedie
May 13, 2024
As the sun sets on the encampment on DePaul’s Quad a thunderstorm passed through, as protestors took shelter in tents and the Richardson Library. As the rain cleared, protestors walk around the Quad.

Breaking: University calls stalemate on negotiations with encampment organizers

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2024
Two protestors wrap their arms around each other as counter-protestors rally on Fullerton Ave on Sunday, May 5, 2024. This is the second counter-protest the encampment has encountered.

‘It feels really sad’: DePaul encampment last one standing in city

Lilly Keller, Lucia Preziosi, Claire Tweedie, and Rose O’Keeffe
May 11, 2024
A protestor, who wishes to remain anonymous for safety reasons, hangs a sign on the gates of DePaul University's quad on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Throughout the demonstration, this protestor and many others hung banners that completely covered DePaul's fence.

BREAKING: DePaul President responds to divestment demands

Lucia Preziosi and Lilly Keller
May 6, 2024
CPD separates counter-protestors from DePaul's Quad, on May 5, 2024. A counter-protest began around 10:30, and concluded around 1:50.

Tensions flare, CPD present during counter-protest of DePaul’s encampment

Rose O’Keeffe and Lilly Keller
May 5, 2024
Un manifestante sostiene dos carteles pro-palestinos, mientras los compañeros manifestantes cantan en solidaridad con Gaza el martes 30 de abril de 2024. El Taller de Desinversión del campamento se llevó a cabo entre las 4:30 y las 6:00 p.m. del martes.

Manifestantes pro-Palestinos firmes en sus demandas de desinversión de Israel. El campamento continúa en DePaul

Lilly Keller, Lucia Preziosi, Jake Cox, and Rose O’Keeffe
May 4, 2024
A protestor holds up two pro-Palestinian signs, while fellow demonstrators chant in solidarity of Gaza on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The encampment's Divestment Teach-In was held between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

‘We plan to stay here’: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators firm in demands for divestment from Israel; encampment continues on DePaul Quad

Lilly Keller, Lucia Preziosi, Jake Cox, and Rose O’Keeffe
May 4, 2024
Titanic Memorial DeJamz

Titanic Memorial DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2024

DeJamz

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
March 7, 2024
Column: Why eating disorder recovery never truly ends

Column: Why eating disorder recovery never truly ends

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2024
22nd Birthday DeJamz

22nd Birthday DeJamz

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 25, 2024
DePaul's financial condition ‘solid’ following budget gap, external analyst says

DePaul’s financial condition ‘solid’ following budget gap, external analyst says

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Lilly Keller
January 15, 2024
Sad Shoegaze DeJamz

Sad Shoegaze DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2023
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
Kathleen Rooney, a professor in the English department. She is in the Arts and Letters hall on Wednesday, September 13.

‘I believe that a better world is possible:’ How bestselling author Kathleen Rooney strives to reshape the literary world

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2023
Willie Nelson DeJamz

Willie Nelson DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2023
Column: Why the pandemic never ended for me

Column: Why the pandemic never ended for me

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2023
DePaul student identities compromised in cyberattack

DePaul student identities compromised in cyberattack

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2023
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.

DePaul unveils $60 million basketball practice complex plan through philanthropic campaign

Jake Cox and Lilly Keller
August 31, 2023
Best media to consume for Pride Month

Best media to consume for Pride Month

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2023

Gay western DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2023
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Lincoln Park. According to the attorney general's report, one Vincentian priest committed abuse while serving at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on DePaul's campus.

BREAKING: 4 clergy, including 3 Vincentians, tied to DePaul named in Illinois investigation into Catholic Church abuse

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023
Museumgoers view "The Seine Bridges at Asnieres" by Van Gogh in the gallery.

Not the Van Gogh you know: How Vincent van Gogh and artists of the next generation redefined art in the northwestern suburbs of Paris

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2023
DePaul professor and Service Learning Coordinator Brother Mark Elder reflects on his 28 years at the University.

‘This is me being a performance artist day to day’: The colorful past, present and future of Mark Elder

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2023

Mother’s Day DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2023
"554" by Jr Alvarez displayed at the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) gallery on Monday, May 1. The gallery sought to highlight APIDA student artwork.

‘Untold Stories’ reflects Asian Pacific Islander Desi American student experience at DePaul

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2023
Not your Grandma’s Youth Lagoon: Trevor Powers returns from seven-year hiatus, teases upcoming album

Not your Grandma’s Youth Lagoon: Trevor Powers returns from seven-year hiatus, teases upcoming album

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2023

Unlistenable DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2023
The Clothesline Project focuses on bringing awareness to stigmas surrounding sexual assault.

‘It needs to be taken seriously’: 2nd annual Clothesline Project continues its work on breaking the silence

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023
Veganism's complicated role in fighting the climate crisis

Veganism’s complicated role in fighting the climate crisis

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2023

Earth Day DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2023
Michelangelo's "David" stands uncensored at the Galleria dell'Academia. Recently controversy has befallen the statue in light of parental right debates.

‘I think parents should have a lot less to say:’ Michelangelo’s ‘David’ incites controversy about parental rights

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
What to listen to: Podcast edition

What to listen to: Podcast edition

Lilly Keller and Jonah Weber
April 16, 2023

Gregorian chants DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
Anna Maria D'Ortenzio (left) and Elijah Valter star in Blue Demon Theatre's showing of "Macbeth."

“Macbeth” review: a haunting reconciliation on fate and madness

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023
for burnout story

[Photo] Academic burnout brings into question student mental health, coping skills

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023

DeJammin in the spring

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies on behalf of Brandon Johnson at a campaign event at the University of Illinois at Chicago on March 30, five days before the runoff election.

Down to the wire: Mayoral candidates bring out big names for final push

Lilly Keller and Una Cleary
April 2, 2023
Since the exhibition opened in mid Febuary, museumgoers hace flocked to the gallery to see the over 30 works by the Spanish artist.

‘The Image Disappears’: Chicago Art Institutes’s latest exhibit explores the dichotomy of Salvador Dalí

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2023
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Review: There is no such thing as overkill

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2023
Patricia Wallin, Rise Up 4 Abortions member, invited individuals to celebrate the accomplishments of women while remaining vigilant of those still oppressed during her speech at the protest.

‘We are in a crisis around the world’: International Women’s Day rally brings attention to global inequalities

Lilly Keller and Kiersten Riedford
March 12, 2023
Still Searching: Black Girls Matter event brings attention to disparities in cases of missing Black women and girls

Still Searching: Black Girls Matter event brings attention to disparities in cases of missing Black women and girls

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2023
COLUMN: The lessons I learned through eating disorder recovery

COLUMN: The lessons I learned through eating disorder recovery

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2023
Mochinut has served Asian and American dessert staples to Lincoln Park since Dec. 2022.

Review: Not your old fashioned donuts – Mochinut arrives to Lincoln Park

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 26, 2023

DeJamz: Pisces edition

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 26, 2023
‘I’m not sure what would make them care:’ Students following protocol express anger, exhaustion over end of public health emergency

‘I’m not sure what would make them care:’ Students following protocol express anger, exhaustion over end of public health emergency

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023
DePaul hosted Dartmouth professor and historian Matthew Delmont at Arts & Letters on Feb. 13. to discuss his new book, “Half American.”

‘The stories we tell about the past matter’: Dartmouth professor seeks out the forgotten experience Black WWII Veterans

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023

Not another sad Dejamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2023
Editor's picks: Valentine’s Day edition

Editor’s picks: Valentine’s Day edition

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2023
Unorthodox ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

Unorthodox ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2023
Brandon Carroll, former Marine and junior, said the VA represents a double-edged sword.

“There was just a huge lack of accountability:” Student veterans share their experiences with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2023
16 individual portraits of Black writers line the walls of the American Writers Museum.

“It’s powerful in its own right:” American Writers Museum’s latest exhibit highlights race, power and resilience

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Lilly Keller
February 5, 2023

DeJamz: Black History Month

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2023
Practical self-care tips for the winter quarter

Practical self-care tips for the winter quarter

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2023

Duster DeJamz

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2023
Jessica Freeman chats with Brother Mark Elder at the Richardson Art Gallery in the Lincoln Park Library. Elder has been with DePaul for 28 years and his work can be seen all over campus.

“The Little School Under the L:” a story of growth and mission throughout DePaul’s history

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2023
New year, same me: Is it possible to achieve your new year's resolution?

New year, same me: Is it possible to achieve your new year’s resolution?

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2023
Editor's picks: The best media from 2022

Editor’s picks: The best media from 2022

Lilly Keller and Jonah Weber
January 8, 2023
A year in books

A year in books

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Lilly Keller, Una Cleary, and Jonah Weber
January 8, 2023

DeJamz: the best of 2022

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2023
Scholars from over 105 Tribes and Nations participated in composing the Field Museum's updated exhibit.

Living justice: Native American and Indigenous voices at forefront of new exhibit

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022

DeJamz – November exhaustion

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022
K-pop band BTS vows to honor South Korea's draft requirements

K-pop band BTS vows to honor South Korea’s draft requirements

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2022
Amber advice

[Photo] Advice for your early 20’s

November 6, 2022
Taylor Swift story

[Photo] What keeps you up at night? Midnights by Taylor Swift

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
November 6, 2022
A group of DePaul students dressed as the Myster gang from "Scooby-doo."

What to wear: Halloween costume edition

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2022

DeJamz – 10/24 – Spooky Season

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2022
Joyana Dvorak serves a bowl of macaroni and cheese and a smile to students at Vinny Fest, September 30, 2022.

‘I’m so incredibly humbled:’ Joyana Dvorak featured as one of DePaul’s 125 faces.

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2022

DeJamz – 10/17 – Let’s get emo, baby

Lilly Keller and Jonah Weber
October 16, 2022
Runners start the Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Chicago.

Marathoners take on the Windy City

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2022
The performances began with a ritual dance for the Volcano goddess, Pele.

“Our history lies within our dance:” DePaul commemorates second annual Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2022
High school students in McLean, Va., staged a walk out on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 after Gov. Youngkin’s proposed changes, students all over the state are protesting.

Virginia Governor seeks to limit protection to transgender students

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2022

DeJamz – 10/3 – White People Hype Songs

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2022
R Kelly story

[Photo] Chicago’s disgrace: R. Kelly’s fall from fame

Jonah Weber, Asst. Multimedia Editor
September 25, 2022
Opinion: True crime podcasts: stop treating exploitation as entertainment

Opinion: True crime podcasts: stop treating exploitation as entertainment

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2022
Kristen Stewart stars in 2021 biopic "Spencer."

What to watch: Monarchy edition

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2022
For two weeks every year around the spring and fall equinox, the sunset and sunrise line up perfectly with the east-west streets in the city. Taken on Randolph and Dearborn.

“Chicagohenge” bathes the loop in biannual sunset

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2022

DeJamz – 9/26 – The Smiths

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2022
I Am Not Defined: new student podcast encourages students to re-think what they know about disability

I Am Not Defined: new student podcast encourages students to re-think what they know about disability

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
Publishing people: “Virus City” and “American Gun” highlight students work at Printers Row debut

Publishing people: “Virus City” and “American Gun” highlight students work at Printers Row debut

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Lilly Keller
September 18, 2022

DeJamz 9/19 – Controversial songs

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
September horoscopes

September horoscopes

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2022
Beating the back-to-school blues

Beating the back-to-school blues

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2022
Jennette McCurdy's memoir on her experience with TV industry.

Jennette McCurdy sets the record straight in her memoir ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died.’

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2022

DeJamz 9/12 – Chill Out

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2022
House of the Dragon offers a glimmer of hope in the wake of "Game of Thrones," infamous series finale

House of the Dragon offers a glimmer of hope in the wake of “Game of Thrones,” infamous series finale

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
August 27, 2022
Since unofficially commencing in 1990, Disability Pride Month has struggled to garner the same recognition of other movements like LGBTQ Pride.

July is Disability Pride Month, so why does nobody know?

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
July 26, 2022
Jurassic World Dominion: The sequel that should have remained extinct

Jurassic World Dominion: The sequel that should have remained extinct

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
July 7, 2022
Blue French FIlm Poster

[Photo] What I watched this year

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
June 15, 2022
St Vincent's DeJamz Pride Month

St Vincent’s DeJamz Pride Month

Amber Stoutenborough and Lilly Keller
June 5, 2022
A man reads the description of "The Bather," which Cezanne painted in 1885.

Cezanne exhibit premiers at Art Institute of Chicago

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' premiere narrates a tale of struggle and resilience

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ premiere narrates a tale of struggle and resilience

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2022
The return of My Chemical Romance

The return of My Chemical Romance

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2022
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