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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
Claire Tweedie

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief

Claire is a sophomore journalism student minoring in media and cinema studies at DePaul. When she's not ruining her sleep schedule writing articles, you can find her at the nearest coffee shop fueling her caffeine addiction.

 

All content by Claire Tweedie
Members of the comedy sketch group “Go for Broke” begin their show with a skit about finding the board game that shares their name in an old, cluttered attic on Sunday, May 19, 2024. This was the group’s last show at the Bughouse Theater.

Go For Broke: Sketch comedy groups trusts the process and each other

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 26, 2024
Pro-Palestine protestors stand around the statue of Monsignor Egan outside of the Student Center during the DePaul Divest Coalition's press conference on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Student leaders and members of the encampment and DePaul community spoke during the press conference, stating that even if the encampment was gone, they would continue fighting for divestment.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: CPD and Public Safety removed encampment, Coalition held rally

The DePaulia Staff
May 20, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a banner saying 'End the genocide" while marching down Sheffield Avenue May 16, 2024. The rally came after CPD and DePaul Public Safety cleared the student encampment earlier that day.

[Photo] BREAKING: Divestment Coalition holds press conference, rally

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor
May 16, 2024
Pro-Palestine protestors chant at a row of Chicago Police Department near the intersection of Seminary and Fullerton by a gas station May 16, 2024. Officers formed a line to block access to the Quad while the encampment was cleared.

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

The DePaulia Staff
April 30, 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
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
Mother’s Day DeJamz

Mother’s Day DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2024
Parveen Mundi, DePaul SGA President, speaks to the press at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on DePaul's Quad, May 11. The press conference was called after DePaul called a 'stalemate' in negotiations with the Divestment Coalition.

BREAKING: DePaul Divestment Coalition holds a press conference in response to ’stalemate’ called by administration

Claire Tweedie and Jake Cox
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
Wasian DeJamz

Wasian DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2024
Maura Wolf of Ur Mom sings during the final performance of the Battle of the Bands in the Student Center on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Attendees casted ballots at the end of the night to decide who would win.

Behind the scenes at Battle of the Bands

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2024
“Civil War” review: A student journalist’s perspective

“Civil War” review: A student journalist’s perspective

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2024
Bawlin' Not Ballin' DeJamz

Bawlin’ Not Ballin’ DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2024
Clev'anique Edwards, junior and co-concert chair of the DePaul Activities Board, celebrates the FEST 2024 artist announcement in Depaul University’s Student Center room 120AB on April 24. Rapper Swae Lee will headline the event. DAB plans to announce the opener on social media on May 1.

Rapper Swae Lee announced to headline FEST 2024

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2024
“The People’s Joker” review: Putting clown makeup on gender identity and calling it a parody

“The People’s Joker” review: Putting clown makeup on gender identity and calling it a parody

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2024
Carina Risiglione, senior and co-concert chair of DePaul Activities Board, paints a vinyl record at the paint-and-sip event hosted in the Student Center on Monday, April 8, 2024. The event was hosted with local paint-and-sip studio, Museica's Art Studio, announced that FEST will be hosted May 17 on the Quad.

FEST date announcement paints hopeful picture for annual concert

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2024
Movie Musical DeJamz

Movie Musical DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2024
“Late Night With the Devil” review: An on air horror classic long after the broadcast

“Late Night With the Devil” review: An on air horror classic long after the broadcast

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2024
Prom with an animation twist: The 50/50 Club hosts Prom Jam event

Prom with an animation twist: The 50/50 Club hosts Prom Jam event

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2024
Esta foto proporcionada por el Teatro Steppenwolf de Chicago muestra el elenco del estreno mundial de Steppenwolf de “A home what howls (o la casa que era barranco)” incluye, de izquierda a derecha, Eddie Torres, Isabel Quintero, Leslie Sophia Pérez, Charín Álvarez y el miembro del grupo Tim Hopper.

Una joven actriz latina triunfa en Chicago: Lecciones desde un salón de clases hasta el escenario de Steppenwolf

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2024
Country Music Apologist DeJamz

Country Music Apologist DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2024
Hindsight’s Heartbreak DeJamz

Hindsight’s Heartbreak DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2024
This photo provided by Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater shows the cast of Steppenwolf’s world premiere of “a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)” includes, from left to right, Eddie Torres, Isabel Quintero, Leslie Sophia Pérez, Charín Álvarez and ensemble member Tim Hopper.

Leslie Sophia Pérez: Learning from the DePaul classroom to the Steppenwolf stage

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 4, 2024
Arctic Monkeys Adjacent DeJamz

Arctic Monkeys Adjacent DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2024
DePaul student’s guide to Chicago Restaurant Week

DePaul student’s guide to Chicago Restaurant Week

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2024
The Ray allows full-time undergrad students unlimited access to athletic facilities during the school year.

How to actually achieve your New Year’s resolutions

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2024
Seasonal Grief DeJamz

Seasonal Grief DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2024
“Poor Things” review: A technicolor take on oddity and identity

“Poor Things” review: A technicolor take on oddity and identity

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2024
“Sweet Dreams”: A biting perspective on colonization that stings and surprises

“Sweet Dreams”: A biting perspective on colonization that stings and surprises

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2023
“Monster”: A quiet look at the complexity of boyhood and the monsters behind it

“Monster”: A quiet look at the complexity of boyhood and the monsters behind it

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2023
Living Thing band preforms at the Chicago International Film Festival Block Party. Among food venues, and the red carpet the outdoor venue provides live music for attendees.

From the silver screen to the city streets

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2023
“Rustin” review: History falls flat in over-ambitious and underwhelming dramatization

“Rustin” review: History falls flat in over-ambitious and underwhelming dramatization

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2023
“The People’s Joker” review: Putting clown makeup on a story of identity and calling it a parody

“The People’s Joker” review: Putting clown makeup on a story of identity and calling it a parody

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2023
“Poor Things” review: A technicolor take on oddity and identity

“Poor Things” review: A technicolor take on oddity and identity

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2023
Small Chicago artist DeJamz

Small Chicago artist DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2023
Samara Smith, SGA Community Engagement Coordinator, speaks at an SGA meeting on Nov. 3, 2022, on the importance of addressing the intolerance Jewish students have faced at DePaul.

SGA reimplements liaison program to promote student representation

Claire Tweedie and Grace Logan
September 24, 2023
Film union strikes impact student opportunities

Film union strikes impact student opportunities

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2023
File - Paria Ghaderi, a victim of one of the assaults on the Lincoln Park campus April 13, speaks at a Student Government Association meeting (SGA) meeting May 11. Ghaderi told her story at the Public Safety Town Hall in May.

SGA approves new public safety committee

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2023
Riot Fest DeJamz

Riot Fest DeJamz

Claire Tweedie and Sam Mroz
September 17, 2023
SGA appointed four new staff members to their cabinet for the 2023-2024 school year.

SGA votes on staff positions ahead of fall election

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2023
“Bewitched” review: A magical love at first listen

“Bewitched” review: A magical love at first listen

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2023
“Songs of the Summer” DeJamz

“Songs of the Summer” DeJamz

Claire Tweedie and Sam Mroz
September 10, 2023
Students mingle around the DePaul Urban Gardener's (DUG) Fruity Party hosted in the group's garden to kick off Pride Month in Lincoln Park on Thursday, June 1.

Fruity Party roots queerness in nature

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2023
Hip-hop artist Flo Milli performs for hundreds of students at FEST on Friday. Students enjoyed the lineup of singers more this year compared to last years set of attending artists.

Flo Milli becomes first woman of color to headline FEST

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2023
Cannabis studies minor offers social justice perspective

Cannabis studies minor offers social justice perspective

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 29, 2023
Increased voter turnout shows promising future for SGA

Increased voter turnout shows promising future for SGA

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2023
John Mulaney returns to the stage after four years in his Netflix special "Baby J."

‘Baby J’ review: Confessions of a controversial comedian

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2023
Senior Paria Ghaderi, Student Government Association (SGA) senator for the College of Communication recounted her experience being attacked on campus on May 4.

Student’s story ignites safety conversations at SGA assembly

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2023
"Makeshift," a comedy hosted by The DePaul Theater School and directed by Sophia Klevit depicts a jewish family dinner.

‘Makeshift’ review: Setting comedy at the dinner table

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2023
Junior Magoli Garcia, Student Government Association (SGA) vice president, spoke during an SGA meeting on Feb. 23. addressing public safety in light of the recent on-campus attacks.

SGA plans assembly to address student safety

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023
Accompanying their two food trucks is El Azteca Restaurante located in Belmont Cragin.

Fullerton food truck fuels community

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023
Nicolas Cage (left) and Nicholas Hoult lead in Chris McKay's comedy "Renfield." The film is the latest adaptation of the novel "Dracula."

“Renfield” review: Horrible yet hauntingly fun

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023
Emily Lightman speaks at a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting about antisemitism on Nov. 10, 2022.

Antisemitism panel discusses education, prevention for hate on-campus

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2023
‘Creativity and queerness definitely go hand in hand:’ Spectrum DePaul bring together art, history, activism

‘Creativity and queerness definitely go hand in hand:’ Spectrum DePaul bring together art, history, activism

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2023
Avery Schoenhals, Student Government Association (SGA) EVP of Facility Operations and sophomore, is running for SGA president for 2023 to 2024.

SGA members launch campaigns in run up to May election

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
Ryan Chanthaphone (left), Sophia Petridis (middle) and Quyen Cobb (right) attend a collaborative zine-making night in McGowan North during Brain awareness week.

Using the right side of the brain: Neuro-Zine event promotes Brain Awareness Week with art

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
The Theatre School (TTS) Dean, Martine Kei Green-Rogers, began her tenure on July 1, 2022. She served as the interim dean the year prior.

Theatre School Dean presents policy of collaboration at SGA

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023
Academic burnout brings into question student mental health, coping skills

Academic burnout brings into question student mental health, coping skills

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023
Michelle Rodriguez (Left) and Chris Pine star in John Francis Daley's latest fantasy film.

‘D&D: Honor among thieves’: Fantasy film appeals to players and peasants alike

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023
Lollapalooza lineup amps up student excitement

Lollapalooza lineup amps up student excitement

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2023
Jessica Bergman, DePaul sophomore was appointed as SGA EOB chair.

New SGA EOB chair strives for voter engagement

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2023
Director Davy Chou's latest drama stars Ji-Min Park as Freddie as she searches for her biological parents.

‘Return to Seoul’ review: Trojan horse of disappointment

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2023
College of Education Dean Mojdeh Bayat spoke at the Student Government Assocation meeting on March 2 to discuss what she can do for the student body and answered student representative's questions.

College of Education Dean teaches lessons on breaking barriers, building trust at SGA meeting

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2023
Helixx was founded by Leya Buena in Dec. 2017 with the goal of bringing enteraintment and K-pop to Chicago.

HELIXX dance crew spins together community, passion

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2023
Senior Paria Ghanderia was appointed as Student Government Association (SGA) College of Communication senator at last week's SGA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23.

New SGA college of communication senator brings diverse perspective

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2023
Avery Schoenhals, SGA executive vice president for facility operations encourages competition in SGA elections after running unopposed.

SGA expands voting requirements, encourages student turnout

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023
OMSS hosted their first ever Candygram event this past week from Feb. 13-14.

Candygrams for Community: Valentine’s Day events encourage student engagement

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2023
President Robert L. Manuel attended the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9, to respond to questions regarding his plans for the future of the university.

DePaul President answers questions, addresses concerns at SGA meeting

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2023
Students enter the Schmitt Academic Center at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus.

DEI’s future unclear amid student optimism

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2023
The Lincoln Park John T. Richardson Library will no longer be open 24 hours a day during finals week.

24/7 library hours shelved weeks before finals

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2023
Sophomore Maya Roman, a member of Planned Parenthood Generation Action at DePaul, speaks to the students in attendance at the "Pillow Talk" event.

‘Pillow Talk’ event encourages sex education conversations

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2023
Italian rock band Maneskin promotes their new album "Rush" with a preformance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

“Rush” Review: Cynical retellings of deserved fame

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2023
David Hupp, the SGA Senator for Fourth & Fifth Year Students, shares his thoughts on the language within the racial epithet resolution during the discussion portion of the meeting.

SGA reviews racial epithet resolution

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2023
Director Hirokazu Koreeda latest drama stars Song Kang-Ho (left) and Gang Dong-Won (right) as they put abandoned babies on the adoption market.

“Broker” Review: Found family in morally gray places

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2023
Students dance at last year's Queer Prom at DePaul's Student Center in Lincoln Park on Feb. 25, 2022. This year's second annual Queer Prom will be held at the same venue.

SGA focuses on community with second annual Queer Prom

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2023
FILE- In this May 5, 2018, file photo, students attend the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio. Colleges across the U.S. have begun cancelling and curtailing spring graduation events amid fears that the new coronavirus will not have subsided before the stretch of April and May when schools typically invite thousands of visitors to campus to honor graduating seniors.

Early graduation sparks reflection, contentment

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
January 8, 2023
Chava Novogrodsky-Godt, social chair of DePaul Hillel and junior, talks about her appreciation for Student Government Association (SGA) including Jewish students in the conversation when creating their statement addressing recent antisemitism on campus.

SGA takes stance on antisemitism

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022
A student brandishes a greeting card from the Loop's latest Holiday themed event.

Holiday Cookie Stroll sweetens Loop campus involvement

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns in Abilene, Texas, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

COLUMN: Texas midterm results threaten democracy

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022
Kohinoor Pandey, Student Government Association (SGA) Senator for International Students, introduces herself at the SGA meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3.

SGA election results bring new perspectives, passion

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2022
“The Car”: A melancholy ballad of moving on

“The Car”: A melancholy ballad of moving on

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2022
Research for registration: Rate My Professor upheld as student resource

Research for registration: Rate My Professor upheld as student resource

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2022
Coming off the shelf: Queer Book Club binds community, change

Coming off the shelf: Queer Book Club binds community, change

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2022
Kevin Holechko, Student Government Association (SGA) president and senior, said SGA engagement helps more students have their voices heard and be advocated for.

SGA announces open positions for election, urges student involvement

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2022
College of Education Dean Paul Zionts discusses his professional years in higher education. Zionts said he has been a dean for much longer than anticipated and is ready to step down.

Help wanted: College of Education Dean steps down making four colleges dean-less

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2022
Mia Goth embraces her role as Pearl in the latest installment in the "X" franchise.

Review: Where is Pearl’s X factor?

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2022
David Hupp, SGA senator for fourth and fifth-year students, said he wants DePaul’s administration to research what disabled students are needing the most in college.

New SGA committees to advocate for disabled students, mental health issues

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
Georgina Campbell and Georgina Campbell star in Zach Cregger's latest release "Barbarians."

“Barbarian”: Horror’s new terrifying success

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
Ava Francis, the new Black Cultural Center (BCC) coordinator, hands a student a plate of food at an event for the Office of Multicultural Student Success (OMSS).

Connecting students with success: New BCC coordinator works toward building community

Claire Tweedie, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2022
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