Covid testing materials taken from ISU back to government
Nika Schoonover, Politics Editor
October 18, 2020
After Illinois State University lost Covid-19 testing materials to government reallocation, the school had to reimagine strategies for student safety. Both Illinois State University and Loyola University were expecting Covid-19 testing materials from the manufacturer Quidel over the summer, but th...
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: quarantine edition
Jocelyn Soto, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2020
Bachelor Nation, I am so excited to say that the time has finally come. After the postponement of ABC’s hit shows “Bachelor in Paradise” and “The Bachelorette” this summer, the man of the hour and host of the show, Chris Harrison, has outdone himself once again. He’s made everyone in the nat...
Future uncertain for Chicago restaurants as winter approaches
Charlie Carey, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2020
As the days get colder and winter draws closer, many Chicago restaurants are faced with a looming question: what’s going to happen when it gets too cold to serve people outside? Currently, indoor dining is permitted at up to 40% capacity, but some people are still skeptical. “I’m still pretty cautious to go to restaurants,” said DePaul student Cat Garcia-Goetting. “I defi...
DePaul Open Windows program gives education students unique teaching experience
Tony Previti, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2020
DePaul’s College of Education typically requires its students to gain in-person teaching experience in classrooms. But with most schools holding class virtually due to Covid-19, that option went away. In response, the COE created the DePaul Open Windows (DePOW) program, which pairs education student...
DePaul athletes return to practice with new precautions
Lawrence Kreymer, Sports Editor
October 11, 2020
When DePaul started to bring back student-athletes in August for workouts and practices, the athletic department had to come up with a strategy that would ensure athletes and coaches would be safe from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Before any coach or athlete was allowed back into the Sullivan A...
Working out during Covid-19 can help with cabin fever
Tony Previti, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2020
Cabin fever has proven to be a real issue for most of us during this pandemic. We used to head out to go to class or work — now we take online classes and many of us are forced to work from home. Days can become quite dull, and if you are struggling to find some release from being cooped up wo...
Five must-watch films at the Chicago International Film Festival
Lauren Coates, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020
Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 14, the city of Chicago will once again be home to the Chicago International Film Festival — albeit with a Covid-enduced twist. The festival, which has celebrated international filmmakers for the past 56 years, is taking a new approach to its programming thanks to the s...
OPINION: Zoom fatigue is already an issue. Seasonal depression will make it worse.
Jocelyn Soto, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2020
For a lot of us, having to turn our bedrooms into our office or classroom during the Covid-19 pandemic has been among the most emotionally and physically draining moments in our lives. It’s been seven months now and we’re feeling it. Zoom fatigue is real and it is here, it has been here for severa...
Covid-19, grading policy discussed at Faculty Council meeting
Holly Jenvey, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
In the second meeting of the academic year, DePaul’s Faculty Council discussed a series of matters including the university’s Covid-19 case status, more resolutions on the grading policy, student voting opportunities, and Interim Provost Salma Ghanem’s response to pressing questions. Health...
Majority of winter quarter classes to be held online
Nate Burleyson, Arts & Life Editor
October 5, 2020
Winter quarter classes will look a lot like fall quarter classes with a high majority of classes meeting online, single-occupancy rooms in residence halls and a mainly closed campus, according to an email sent to students and faculty Monday afternoon. DePaul will hold just 4.2 percent of classes on ...
Tracking Trump’s contacts since contracting Covid-19
Lacey Latch, Ella Lee, and Patsy Newitt
October 5, 2020
Zoom looks lead 2020 fall fashion
Ava O'Malley, Contributing Writer
October 4, 2020
Back before the coronavirus hit, a great deal of DePaul students stepped out in unique, expertly curated outfits. Walking from the Fullerton stop to the Quad on a busy Wednesday morning was a colorful catwalk of self-made fashionistas. Every subculture of fashion — skater, preppy, bohemian, goth ...
