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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, Former 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.

Contact Claire: [email protected]

 

All content by Claire Tweedie
'The Piano Lesson' review: A haunting past crafts a captivating film

‘The Piano Lesson’ review: A haunting past crafts a captivating film

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
'Nightbitch' review: A painful adaptation that belongs in the doghouse

‘Nightbitch’ review: A painful adaptation that belongs in the doghouse

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Crowd members talk amongst themselves during the SGA meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in McGowan South. SGA fall election began Friday, Oct. 25, which will determine positions in the house of representatives

[Photo] SGA fall election is underway, voting ends Oct. 30 at midnight

Sadie Springer, SGA Beat Writer
October 28, 2024
Student Government Association vice president Samara Smith (left) and president Isabella Ali lead the general body meeting in McGowan South on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024. During the meeting, SGA appointed sophomore Lianna Abdallah as the new chief of staff. Abdallah will fill in for Smith and Ali when needed and manage the SGA liaison program.

[Photo] SGA appoints new chief of staff and prepares for upcoming election

Sadie Springer, SGA Beat Writer
October 21, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protestors lay pairs of shoes on the green space of St. Vincent's Circle on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus on Oct. 7, 2024. The demonstration came after a walkout to honor those killed in Gaza, according to the Students for Justice in Palestine instagram.

Photo Gallery: DePaul students walk out on the anniversary of October 7

Claire Tweedie and Jeremy Battle
October 14, 2024
From left to right: Sam Mroz, Claire Tweedie, Grace Logan and Rose O'Keeffe.

One Last Ahoy DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
October 14, 2024
A crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in St. Vincent’s Circle on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus after a walkout on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The protest and walkout was meant to honor pro-Palestinian martyrs one year after a Hamas terror attack in Gaza, according to the Students for Justice in Palestine instagram post.

[Photo] Students for Justice in Palestine hold walkout on anniversary of October 7

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2024
Customers Michael and Hillary Klabisch browse the retro candy at Candyality May 11, 2024. "This candy is like a song that you hear and you go right back to that moment," Hillary said. "Some of these candies bring you exactly right back to that moment or memory again."

Candyality’s new owners, same nostalgic taste

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
October 7, 2024
Bouck-Jagielski gets ready to bat so her outfield players can practice catching at Wish Field in Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. After she graduated, she became an assistant coach for her alma mater until 2011.

[Photo] ‘Coach Liz’ is ready to help DePaul softball win again

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
October 7, 2024
Femme Alternative DeJamz

Femme Alternative DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
September 23, 2024
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
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.

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

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
September 16, 2024
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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former Editor in Chief
April 28, 2024
“Civil War” review: A student journalist’s perspective

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

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

Bawlin’ Not Ballin’ DeJamz

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

Movie Musical DeJamz

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

Country Music Apologist DeJamz

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

Hindsight’s Heartbreak DeJamz

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

Arctic Monkeys Adjacent DeJamz

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

DePaul student’s guide to Chicago Restaurant Week

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

Seasonal Grief DeJamz

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

Small Chicago artist DeJamz

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

“Bewitched” review: A magical love at first listen

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

Cannabis studies minor offers social justice perspective

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

Increased voter turnout shows promising future for SGA

Claire Tweedie, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
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