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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
Quentin Blais

Quentin Blais, Chief Photographer

Quentin is a junior studying journalism with a minor in photography. This is his second year at the DePaulia. He is a film photographer in his spare time.

All content by Quentin Blais
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
Elizabeth Miller and Sophie Young take a photo of the sun on their phone as they experience totality during the solar eclipse from Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute, IN, on Monday, April 8, 2024. For three minutes, the park was cloaked in darkness as the moon blocked the sun.

Eclipse Entertainment

Quentin Blais, Madelyn Chapman, and Morgan Kirsch
April 6, 2024
Customers browse through various vintage selections at the Vintage House pop-up in Wicker Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The pop-up hosted multiple vendors who all carried a variety of clothing and accessories.

[Photo] ‘Vintage House Chicago’: Empowering vintage collectors through community

Isabel Riley, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2024
A CTA passenger gazes out the window into the Loop on an Orange Line train on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. The CTA has taken steps in recent months to crack down on prohibited behaviors on trains and buses.

[Photo] To sit or to stand: Why CTA etiquette is so important

Nadine DeCero, Opinions Editor
February 18, 2024
Junior Anna Gerstenberger browses the Richardson Librarys collection of video games on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. The library has moved the games from behind the front desk onto the shelves of the first floor for students to freely browse.

[Photo] Library level up: Video game collection moved for student accessibility

Ashley Peréz, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2024
Founder and coach Pizza Bharali warms up for the DePaul Club Badmintons practice Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.

[Photo] Smashing success: Students find community in growing club sport

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Kurt Hancock (en el centro) se dirige a los asistentes al caucus en Mount Vernon, Iowa, el 15 de enero de 2024.

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Kurt Hancock (middle) addresses caucus goers in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Jan. 15, 2024.

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El candidato Ron DeSantis se dirige a un grupo de simpatizantes en Davenport, Iowa, el sábado 13 de enero. Durante su discurso, mencionó sus políticas de inmigración.

[Photo] Caucus de Iowa 2024: Candidatos republicanos prometen asegurar la frontera e implementar políticas contra indocumentados

Erin Gessert and Ashley Pérez
January 21, 2024
Candidate Nikki Haley addresses a group of supporters in Adel, Iowa, on Sun. Jan 14.

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Megan Goldberg, associate professor of American politics at Cornell College sits at a desk in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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Candidate Ron DeSantis addresses a group of supporters in Davenport, Iowa, on Sat. Jan. 13. During his speech he mentioned his immigration policies.

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House Representative Ralph Norman welcomes Nikki Haley supporters to her event in Adel, Iowa on Jan. 14, 2024. Norman emphasized border security in a short speech given before introducing others to the stage.

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House Representative Ralph Norman welcomes Nikki Haley supporters to her event in Adel, Iowa on Jan. 14, 2024. Norman emphasized border security in a short speech given before introducing others to the stage.

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House Representative Ralph Norman welcomes Nikki Haley supporters to her event in Adel, Iowa on Jan. 14, 2024. Norman emphasized border security in a short speech given before introducing others to the stage.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to his supporters at the rally in Davenport, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2024. DeSantis emphasized the importance of policy reform in education during his campaign.

[Photo] Iowa Caucus 2024: Republican candidates’ immigration policies and the potential effects on the Latine community

January 21, 2024
The 2024 Iowa caucuses were held Monday, Jan. 16 where Republican voters came to cast their ballots for their preferred GOP presidential nominee.

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2024 Iowa caucuses

Quentin Blais, Chief Photographer
January 17, 2024
Iowans supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis braved sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions to attend DeSantis Saturday rally in Davenport, Iowa.

[Photo] Trump takes Iowa with commanding win; DeSantis a distant second

Lucia Preziosi, News Editor
January 16, 2024
A photo shows the DePaul campus at night on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. On the night of Sept. 23, student Ella Gutin was among students robbed on the Quad, near the Schmidt Academic Center. Its one of five robberies reported since the academic term began.

[Photo] DePaul students concerned with crime, swift safety changes

Jake Cox, Online Managing Editor
October 1, 2023
Venezuelan migrants selling food in downtown Chicago.

[Photo] Some Venezuelan migrants sell traditional food downtown to support themselves

September 30, 2023
Migrantes venezolanos vendiendo comida en el centro de Chicago.

[Photo] Algunos migrantes venezolanos venden comida tradicional en centro de Chicago para mantenerse

September 30, 2023
Vallas lost the Chicago mayoral runoff election to Johnson on April 4. The candidate received 48.3% of the votes.

[Photo] ‘We come alive’: Youth voter turnout secures Johnson’s spot as mayor-elect

Kiersten Riedford, Jacqueline Cardenas, and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
April 9, 2023
Paul Vallas address a crowd of supporters alongside his family following the results of Tuesdays election in which his opponent, Brandon Johnson, won the race for Chicago mayor.

[Photo] Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

Kiersten Riedford, Jacqueline Cardenas, and Nadia Hernandez
April 5, 2023
Two CTA private security speak at the Jackson Red Line station on a weekday afternoon.

[Photo] $71 million private security contract fails to make CTA safer

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
April 2, 2023
Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman and candidate for the upcoming aldermanic race, attended the Student Government Association (SGA) Q&A session on Oct. 26, 2022.

[Photo] Ald. Knudsen releases public safety plan in buildup to 43rd Ward runoff

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
April 2, 2023
A Green Line train bound for Ashland/63rd pulls into the Adams & Wabash St. stop. An informal economy, otherwise known as a survival economy, has begun to skyrocket on the CTA.

[Photo] CTA turned Marketplace: How the informal economy survives

Joey Stephens, Contributing Writer
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.

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

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2023
The Chicago River dyeing and parade took place on March 11. Every year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, the river is dyed bright green in a tradition dating back over 60 years.

GALLERY: Going Green – St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

Quentin Blais and Amber Stoutenborough
March 13, 2023
Sophomore Allison Dicks, the tournament organizer for the esports team, particpated in the club’s recent matchup with the University of Hawaii.

[Photo] DePaul’s Super Smash Bros. team triumphs over University of Hawaii in online tournament

Violet Smale, Contributing Writer
March 5, 2023
Senior guard Jalen Terry puts up a reverse layup against St. John’s senior center Joel Soriano during Tuesday’s 92-83 loss to the Storm at Wintrust Arena.

[Photo] Xavier extends Blue Demons’ losing streak to eight-straight

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 20, 2023
The Lincoln Park John T. Richardson Library will no longer be open 24 hours a day during finals week.

[Photo] 24/7 library hours shelved weeks before finals

Claire Tweedie, Content Managing Editor
February 12, 2023
Brandon Carroll, former Marine and junior, said the VA represents a double-edged sword.

[Photo] “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
Despite the constant snow flurries throughout Saturday afternoon, the Argyle annual Lunar New Year Parade brought in large crowds to celebrate the holiday. The celebration rings in the Year of the Rabbit in the Uptown neighborhood.

Photo Essay: Chicago celebrates the Year of the Rabbit

Amber Stoutenborough, Quentin Blais, and Erin Henze
January 30, 2023
Student attendance rates are being affected by unpredictable CTA wait times.

[Photo] DePaul students, faculty implement lenient attendance policies due to CTA wait times

Zoe Mateja, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2023
DIBS poses with DePaul student Gulbanu Madiyarova at his birthday event in the Lincoln Park Student Center. Snacks, and complimentary caricature were avaible for attendees.

[Photo] Happy Birthday Dibs: Beloved mascot celebrated throughout Blue Demon Week

Vanessa Lopez, Social Media Editor
January 29, 2023
Nation and World Editor Ruchi Nawathe drapes her saree.

[Photo] COLUMN: I feel unsafe wearing my cultural clothes in public

Ruchi Nawathe, Nation & World Editor
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.

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

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2023
A Green Line train bound for Ashland/63rd pulls into the Adams & Wabash St. stop.

[Photo] Not “meeting the moment”: CTA pledges security and shorter wait times in 2023

Jake Cox, Online Managing Editor
January 15, 2023
Saale Pearson, a worker in the Loop Basic Needs Hub office, stocks a shipment of supplies that will be given away at the event.

[Photo] Basic Needs Hub to host free gear and goods event

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 8, 2023
Robert Manuel delivers a speech following his presidential inauguration as the 13th president of DePaul university on Nov. 11.

[Photo] The year in pictures 2022

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2023
Junior guard Darrione Rogers drives towards the basket in the second half of DePauls loss to Marquette Wednesday night. Rogers finished with just nine points, shooting 4-16.

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Graduate forward Javan Johnson comes down with a rebound in DePauls win over UTEP on Saturday.

[Photo] Johnson’s 23-point night leads DePaul to 91-70 victory over UTEP

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 11, 2022
Students express excitement after picking up their ugly sweaters, which were given to only the first 1250 attendees.

[Photo] Ugly Sweater Party returns to campus for sixth annual tree lighting

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
November 16, 2022
Manuel is bestowed a medallion known as the Chain of Command. The chain represents the leadership of each of the colleges within DePaul, which are engraved on the silver tablets.

[Photo] Manuel made official: DePaul’s 13th president inaugurated

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor
November 13, 2022
Freshman four star recruit Zion Cruz plays defense against a Marian guard in Wintust Arena on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Cruz shows potential to be DePaul’s next breakout star

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 7, 2022
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) speaks to DePaul students during a Q&A session at Lincoln Park Campus Wednesday.

[Photo] Ald. Knudsen: appropriate use of cameras, lighting, could curb ward crime

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
October 27, 2022
A commuter looks at the service delays following police activity in the State St. Subway on Oct. 21. CTA Media says that the backups are partly due to an employee shortage.

[Photo] Trick or train: Student body ‘ghosted’ by CTA trains and buses

Ruchi Nawathe, Nation & World Editor
October 23, 2022
Senior center back Grant Herbek sends the ball upfield towards DePaul attackers in DePauls 1-0 victory over Marquette at Wish Field on Wednesday.

[Photo] ‘We win, we stay alive’: Under pressure, DePaul takes control with 1-0 win over Marquette

October 19, 2022
Senior center back Grant Herbek sends the ball upfield towards DePaul attackers in DePauls 1-0 victory over Marquette at Wish Field on Wednesday.

[Photo] ‘We win, we stay alive’: Under pressure, DePaul takes control with 1-0 win over Marquette

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
October 19, 2022
Defender Linda Dantes challenges two Seton Hall attackers during Sundays 2-0 victory.

[Photo] Women shutout Seton Hall 2-0 on senior day

Max Rayman, Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
Catarina Calicdan showcases her personal style in St. Vincents Circle in LPC.

[Photo] Back to Basics: Finding Style in a Sea of Changing Trends

Laura Katherine Tooley, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2022
A student works on their homework while working a front desk job at the Division of Student Affairs in the Loop campus.

[Photo] Can school always be a full-time job?

Zach Elliott, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2022
“The Bowman and The Spearman,” are two bronze statues on Michigan Ave. The sculptures have been criticized for their romanticized and reductive depictions of Indigenous peoples.

[Photo] Land acknowledgments bring Indigenous visibility to DePaul

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
October 9, 2022
Fans and local Chicagoans gather on October 1st to celebrate CTAs 75th anniversary.

[Photo] Derailed: past and present clash

Amber Stoutenborough and Andy Thompson
October 2, 2022
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