OPINION: Cultural Appreciation: Navigating the gray areas between appropriation and appreciation
Stacey Sheridan, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2019
A few weeks back, on an unreasonably snowy April Sunday, I attended a first birthday party, the theme of which was “First Fiesta!” — it was adorable; everything was bright and cheery. There were three different kinds of tacos and an assortment of imported Mexican beers. Guests chatted over chips an...
Who sang it better?
Mikayla Price, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2019
Ariana Grande has two songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, is the second most streamed artist on Spotify and was Billboard’s 2018 Woman of the Year — she is one of the most popular female singers right now. With that comes a lot of media attention and, arguably, a lot of responsibility. Over a week ago...
Cultural appropriation in ‘The Ridiculous 6’
May 6, 2015
“The movie has ridiculous in the title for a reason: because it is ridiculous.” This was the statement released by Netflix after dozens of Native American actors walked off the set of Adam Sandler’s upcoming movie “The Ridiculous 6.” Read More »...
Maria Guerrero, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2019 • No Comments
Chicago Public School teachers are currently on strike since Thursday for what they say are necessary...
Families catch glimpse of life at DePaul during Family Weekend
October 21, 2019
This weekend, family members of current DePaul students were welcomed to campus...
Chicago Teachers Union takes to the streets
October 21, 2019
The Chicago Teachers Union formed picket lines and peacefully walked the streets...
DePaul professor runs for Cook County State’s Attorney against incumbent
October 21, 2019
The last two months have been the longest year of Bill Conway’s life, he said. An...