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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Ald. Michele Smith speaks during a debate held at DePaul Student Center. (Megan Deppen / The DePaulia)

Ald. Michele Smith, challengers spar over $72,000 consulting fee

Megan Deppen February 1, 2015

Ald. Michele Smith warded off criticism for her $72,000 side job at the hottest debate in the 43 ward election thus far. On top of her side job, what she calls “consulting,” for the Helen Coburn...

City Colleges of Chicago, including Malcolm X. College, have received praise for their innovative tuition funding plans as well as their practical, job-centric programs. (Kevin Gross / The DePaulia)

A report card for City Colleges of Chicago’s Star Scholarship

Brendan Pedersen February 1, 2015

In his Jan. 20 State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama announced a number of initiatives and goals his administration would pursue in the upcoming year. One that produced a good amount of...

All ages ‘Lucky Guess’ Spelling Bee to be held Jan. 29

Erin Yarnall January 28, 2015

Spelling bees are a quintessential part of the public school experience for children growing up. Some kids excelled, some kids got out on the word ‘sinew,’ such as eighth grader, Anthony Sanders at...

Chicago rat pack: City named No. 1 in country for rats

Chicago rat pack: City named No. 1 in country for rats

Erin Yarnall and Kevin Quin January 25, 2015

The city has been named the No. 1 city in the country for rats, leaving residents on the look out for rodents Wandering through Chicago in the evening is a unique experience. Common things people...

Mayoral, aldermanic candidates discuss Chicagos future at DePaul Theatre School

Mayoral, aldermanic candidates discuss Chicago’s future at DePaul Theatre School

Brenden Moore January 21, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='8857'] Two mayoral hopefuls and several aldermanic candidates discussed topics ranging from the future of the city to the nuts and bolts of running a ward at The Theatre School...

Photos: Tomorrow Never Knows 2015 takes over Chicago

Photos: Tomorrow Never Knows 2015 takes over Chicago

Arthur Ortiz and Josh Leff January 19, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='8765'] Tomorrow Never Knows 2015 paired nationally-touring acts and small local bands onstage throughout Chicago. Photos by Josh Leff and Arthur Ortiz.

Fields of concrete and weeds surround the Garfield Green Line stop in the Washington Park neighborhood on the city’s South Side. Much of the land, either owned by the city of Chicago or University of Chicago, is part of one of the proposals in the university’s bid to host the Obama Presidential Library. (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Field of dreams: Chicago scrambles to rescue troubled Obama Library bids

Brenden Moore January 18, 2015

City scrambles to rescue troubled Obama Library bids that could bring hope and change to blighted Chicago neighborhoods The city’s efforts to secure the Obama Presidential Library have accelerated...

Richard Hunt, “Untitled,” c. 1963. Collection Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Gift of Mark Maremont, Stephen Maremont, and Kate Maremont Stone in memory of Jill Fischer Maremont. © 1963 Richard Hunt. Photo: Nathan Keay, © Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

MCA celebrates renowned Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt

Jordan Sarti January 18, 2015

Chicago is celebrating long-time resident and prolific abstract sculptor Richard Hunt this year.  In addition to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) exhibition, the Chicago Cultural Center is hosting...

Demanding answers: Lincoln Park residents scrutinize 43rd ward alderman candidates

Demanding answers: Lincoln Park residents scrutinize 43rd ward alderman candidates

Megan Deppen January 14, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='8530'] Lincoln Park residents crowded the small stage at the St. Vincent DePaul Center last Tuesday for the 43rd ward alderman debate, just weeks before the city election Feb....

Chicago’s own Twin Peaks have moved from house shows to world tours over the past few years. The band plays with fellow locals Landmarks, The Liqs and Modern Vices on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Metro. (Photo courtesy of Pooneh Ghana)

Twin Peaks talk New Year’s plans

Jaycee Rockhold January 11, 2015

Twin Peaks are Chicago’s hometown heroes. Made up of Clay Frankel, Connor Brodner, Cadien Lake James and Jack Dolan, the band started out playing basements and DIY spaces. But following the hype of...

The hole truth: Artisan doughnuts take over Chicago

The hole truth: Artisan doughnuts take over Chicago

Colin Sallee January 11, 2015

In a city like Chicago, where trends start, are improved upon then often perfected, it was only a matter of time before many would compete for top doughnut in the city. Artisan shops have popped up...

People demonstrate at Michigan Ave. on the Day of Anger march, Dec. 13. (Kevin Gross / The DePaulia)

‘Black lives matter’: Q&A with Elijah Obasanya, Chicago police violence protestor

Kevin Gross January 11, 2015

The nation looked on as the indictment decisions for the police officers responsible in the deaths of African-Americans Mike Brown and Eric Gardner came out on Nov. 24 and Dec. 3. “No indictment.” Outcry...

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