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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Hip-hop artist looks to avoid commercialism in music

Hip-hop artist looks to avoid commercialism in music

Nandi Howard February 5, 2017

Joining Chicago’s extensive and thriving hip-hop scene is newcomer Melo Makes Music, an independent artist from the city’s South Side. To not give credit to the successful year Chicago had in music...

Chicago hip-hop artist reflects on musical influences

Chicago hip-hop artist reflects on musical influences

JohnFranco Joyce February 5, 2017

Your typical 18-year-old usually does not tackle deep topics such as death, loneliness or failure but for the Chicago based hip-hop musician Dannie Amnesia, these are the aspects of his life that have...

Five video games to play this year

Five video games to play this year

Garret Neal February 5, 2017

From sequels to spinoffs, here are some of the best video games to grab from the shelf. 1. “Horizon Zero Dawn” Feb. 28 There are two words one needs to know when learning about this game: Robot....

St. Vincent's DeJamz: 59th Grammy Award nominations

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: 59th Grammy Award nominations

Pat Mullane February 5, 2017

After tackling the Academy Award nominations last week, it is only appropriate to take a thorough look at the 59th Grammy Award nominations, especially with the ceremony taking place this Sunday.  While...

A look into the movies of the Sundance Film Festival

A look into the movies of the Sundance Film Festival

Matt Koske January 30, 2017

The 10-day long Sundance Film Festival came to an end this weekend. Taking place in Park City, Utah, the festival is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Sundance comprises works...

A breakdown of the acting nominations for 89th Oscars

A breakdown of the acting nominations for 89th Oscars

Garret Neal January 30, 2017

It’s award season again and all speculations on who will and who won’t be at the Academy Awards can be put aside as the nominees have officially been announced.  As always there is loads of talk of...

St. Vincent's DeJamz: Best Original Song goes to...

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: Best Original Song goes to…

Pat Mullane January 29, 2017

With Academy Award nominations finally announced, many will flock to their local theater for a chance to catch some of this year’s critically acclaimed films.  Although you may have to pay a pretty...

You're here for who? Run the Jewels, Game of Thrones and Wilco.

You’re here for who? Run the Jewels, Game of Thrones and Wilco.

Pat Mullane January 29, 2017

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at some of Chicago’s hottest music venues. Run the Jewels Feb. 17 El-P and Killer Mike made Christmas...

DePaul students talk balancing school work with their indie pop-rock band

DePaul students talk balancing school work with their indie pop-rock band

Pat Mullane January 29, 2017

As Chicago’s indie music scene continues to thrive, local artists and bands have found themselves a city that makes it possible to perform at city venue one night, to Lollapalooza or Pitchfork the next. ...

Indie artists help quiet inauguration blues

Indie artists help quiet inauguration blues

Marty O'Connell January 29, 2017

There was a palpable feeling of distress in the air as Donald Trump officially became the new President of the United States.  People who felt that way searched for ways to cope, whether they were heatedly...

Comic book stores still thriving in Chicago

Comic book stores still thriving in Chicago

Brian Pearlman, Nation & World Editor January 23, 2017

Stereotypes about comic books run deep. Conventional wisdom sees them as light, disposable amusements for children or adults who refuse to grow up. Their readers are portrayed as greasy egotists, noses...

Shows soon to be leaving Netflix

Shows soon to be leaving Netflix

Pat Mullane January 23, 2017

As the New Year reins in, and new titles of TV and films are added to the Netflix library, many fail to be renewed each month. With the winter chill thriving high, there’s no better time catch these...

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