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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

News briefs: 9-22-14

Brendan O'Brien and Amanda Crane September 21, 2014

DePaul sets record service hours DePaul University, well-known for its emphasis on the Vincentian mission of service, set a new record for service hours during the 2012-13 academic year. The university...

Picture-perfect partnership: DePaul film students, pros connect at Cinespace Chicago

Picture-perfect partnership: DePaul film students, pros connect at Cinespace Chicago

Eric Domingo September 21, 2014

DePaul students sometimes forget that some programs once took place in small buildings and used outdated equipment. The DePaul School of Cinema in the College of Computing and Digital Media started...

(Photo courtesy of Marek Hubáček)

Creative crowdfunding: Artwork by Marek Hubáček links Czech Republic to Chicago

Parker Asmann September 16, 2014

Bombings, shootings, destruction and chaos; it’s all that seems to be frequently presented in the world of international news these days, but what about the brighter side of this global community...

FILE-Rivers Cuomo of Weezer performs at Riot Fest 2014 in Humboldt Park. (Kirsten Onsgard / The DePaulia)

Review: Day Three of Riot Fest 2014

Erin Yarnall September 15, 2014

[slideshow_deploy id='3468'] The last day of Riot Fest always brings up a lot of emotions. Sadness, because the most fun weekend of the year is over. Happiness, because your sleep schedule will soon...

Photos by Erin Yarnall, Graphics by Carolyn Duff

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

Erin Yarnall September 15, 2014

The pride of DePaul University is claiming the city of Chicago as its campus. While we can claim Lincoln Park and the Loop as our campuses, there are hundreds of other neighborhoods, and officially...

A DePaul public safety vehicle

Lincoln Park crime increases in August

Rachel Hinton September 15, 2014

Despite much of the coverage of crime in August focused on the city’s South and West sides, 14 violent crimes were reported last month in Lincoln Park, eight of which were robberies. The crime...

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) takes on the minimum wage while gearing up for re-election next year. (Daniel X. O'Neil / Creative Commons)

Chicago minimum wage change in order for October

Brenden Moore September 15, 2014

Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed an executive order last week raising the minimum wage for employees of contractors and subcontractors doing business with the city. The new hourly floor will be $13...

Tyler Solorio, 25, plans to run for alderman of the 33rd Ward in the Albany Park and Edgewater neighborhoods in February 2015. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Solorio)

DePaul student Tyler Solorio runs for alderman

Amanda Crane September 15, 2014

DePaul student Tyler Solorio, 25, will be running for 33rd Ward Alderman in February 2015 which encompasses the Albany Park and Edgewater neighborhoods. Solorio is a transfer student from Oakton...

Chicago police officers gather in the Dirksen Federal Building Plaza. The organization is open to
emerging ideas about the inclusion of body cameras on officers. (Photo courtesy of ALLAN J. AGUILAR)

Chicago Police considers use of body cameras

Amanda Crane September 15, 2014

Chicago police spokesman Marty Maloney told the Chicago Tribune that the police department is considering testing the use of body cameras on its officers. The department stated it has started looking...

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is known for its delicious tapas, wine, and sangria. (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

Let’s grab a bite: Your guide to great restaurants near DePaul’s campus

Jenna Duddleston September 14, 2014

The Loop Freshii 854 W. Armitage Ave. Freshii is perfect for a quick and healthy meal that’s also environmentally friendly. It offers a variety of basic options to choose from, including salads,...

Harry Sternberg, “Steel Mills (Smoke Stacks),” 1937. Screenprint. Collection of the DePaul Art Museum, gift of Belverd Needles Jr. and Marian Powers Needles. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Art Museum)

Culture club Chicago: 5 museum exhibits for students to visit opening in September

Courtney Jacquin, Editor in Chief September 14, 2014

Chicago is one of the best cities in the world for art. Don’t think it pales in comparison to cities like New York and Los Angeles —in 2013 Trip Advisor ranked the Art Institute of Chicago the...

Interview: Frank Iero of Frnkiero and the Cellabration at Riot Fest 2014

Interview: Frank Iero of Frnkiero and the Cellabration at Riot Fest 2014

Erin Yarnall September 14, 2014

Frank Iero has not simply sat still since the breakup of his former band, My Chemical Romance. The musician has become a father for the third time, started a new band called Death Spells, released...

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