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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The CDM building (pictured above) houses DePaul’s undergrad and graduate game design programs. Both were ranked in Princeton Review’s Top 25 game design programs in their respective categories. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

DePaul game design programs rank near top

Jessica Villagomez April 5, 2015

DePaul University’s College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) was recently ranked in the Princeton Review’s top 25 for its Computer Game Development program. In the program, students specialize...

DePaul students did not show a favorable opinion of the Leitao hire based on those interviewed. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

DePaul students react to hire of Dave Leitao

Kyle Tyrrell April 5, 2015

In 2004, DePaul went 21-9 (12-4), won their conference (Conference USA) and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a seven seed. They lost to Connecticut, which went on to win the championship....

DePaul Public Safety and crime

Attempted arson at DePaul Theatre School Thursday

Summer Concepcion April 2, 2015

Public Safety issued an alert Thursday regarding an attempted arson at the Theatre School. A male reportedly walked into the Theatre School just after noon Thursday on DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus and...

Richard Edelman, who will speak at the College of Communication commencement ceremony, speaks at the 2011 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland. (Wikimedia Commons)

DePaul announces 2015 commencement speakers

Brenden Moore April 1, 2015

A humanitarian activist, public relations executive and pianist were among the list of dignitaries who will speak at 2015 commencement, the university revealed Tuesday. Cherif Bassiouni, an...

New DePaul men's basketball head coach Dave Leito is confident he can bring the program back to success. (Josh Leff/The DePaulia)

Commentary: Dave Leitao said the right things, now it’s time to prove it

Ben Gartland March 30, 2015

With a smile, an abundance of thankfulness and a proclamation of a mission to win, Dave Leitao was re-introduced to the DePaul community. For a hire that does not feel particularly inspired, Leitao's...

Aggravated robbery near DePaul's Lincoln Park campus Monday night

Aggravated robbery near DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus Monday night

Brenden Moore March 30, 2015

DePaul Public Safety issued an alert Monday night after a student was the victim of an aggravated robbery near the Lincoln Park campus. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at the 1200 block of Webster...

(Photo courtesy of Cameron Erickson and Lyric Metroplos)

Remarkable diversity of the pro-Israel community at DePaul

Cameron Erickson and Lyric Metroplos March 22, 2015

When people hear the term ‘Israel Advocate’ a certain connotation may come into mind. When we both arrived to campus – Cameron in 2011, and Lyric in 2014 – we had very little passion or connection...

Commentary: DePaul men's basketball should pursue Ben Howland

Commentary: DePaul men’s basketball should pursue Ben Howland

Ben Gartland March 20, 2015

When Oliver Purnell was hired as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball, his notoriety was as a program rebuilder. He was never able to get the job done at DePaul, but the line of thinking in his...

DemonTHON participants danced for 24 hours in a marathon effort to raise money for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. DemonTHON broke its record for the most money raised at the event in its third year. (John Gallagher / The DePaulia)

DePaul philanthropists: DemonTHON, Relay for Life and Cities Project Run

Kate Hobenstatt March 16, 2015

As the amount of high school graduates enrolling in college increases, so do the stereotypes surrounding them. College students seem to be known for partying, sleeping and consuming highly caffeinated...

The fight to raise sexual assault awareness at DePaul

Kristina Pouliot March 15, 2015

As the Honors Student Government liaison to the Student Government Association (SGA), I have had the unique experience of observing this group of student leaders from a somewhat detached perspective. On...

DePaul Theatre School announces Wrights of Spring Festival 2015

Kirsten Onsgard March 13, 2015

The Theatre School has announced initial plans for its 2015 Wrights of Spring Festival, which takes place May 19-30. The annual student-driven festival celebrates young DePaul playwrights, allowing...

DePaul Street Style: Edition #3

DePaul Street Style: Edition #3

Gabriella Lewis March 12, 2015

With winter coming to a quick close and spring break in the near future many students opt for denim jackets, pant, skirts and even short-eralls! This edition of DePaul Street Style highlights a few ways...

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