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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Internet Personality Randy Rainbow speaks with Axios reporter Justin Kauffman at the Davis Theater on Oct. 16. Rainbow is on a tour for his new book "Low Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda."

‘Light on the darkness’: Comedian Randy Rainbow talks political satire and musical theater at the Chicago Humanities Festival

Isabel Riley, Contributing Writer November 16, 2024

Parody music and political satire lovers gathered at the Harris Theater for the release of internet personality Randy Rainbow’s book “Low Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems and Pressing...

Ta-Nehisi Coates (left) with Hanif Abdurraqib (right).

Ta-Nehisi Coates celebrates release of ‘The Water Dancer’ at Chicago Humanities Festival

Luke Murphy October 13, 2019

Speaking to a full auditorium of nearly 1,500 people at Evanston High School this past Friday, Oct. 4, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ohio-born poet Hanif Abdurraqib engaged in a dialogue that covered a wide array...

George R.R. Martin (left), the author of the books which inspired HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones,’ is interviewed by Eve L. Ewing (right), a University of Chicago professor.

George R. R. Martin gives candid look at what informs his craft during Chicago Humanities Festival

Sam Rahman October 13, 2019

The stage was dark and quiet as both dry ice fog and the iconic “Game of Thrones” opening credits song slowly worked themselves up from a slow churn to powerful waves of nostalgia. The music coming...

Morris' talk was part of the Chicago Humanities Festival, an event that hosts up to 150 events all over the city every year. 
(Photo courtesy of Ben Gonzales)

Errol Morris philosophizes on the reality of truth

Benjamin Conboy, Editor in Chief April 30, 2018

Academy award-winning documentary filmmaker Errol Morris stopped by the Music Box Theater to discuss his new book and ponder the absoluteness of truth as a part of the Chicago Humanities Festival on Tuesday,...

Poet Eileen Myles showcase her latest book, “Afterglow,” on Nov. 2 at the Chicago Humanities Festival. (Photo courtesy of The Poetry Foundation)

Chicago Humanities Festival hosts famed poet Eileen Myles

Jordan Sarti November 9, 2014

As part of the decorated Chicago Humanities Festival, American poet Eileen Myles read at the Poetry Foundation Nov. 2. Myles has published more than 20 volumes of poetry, memoir and narrative since...

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