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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Event host, Luna Eclipse, interviews Seana, a Chicago drag artist, during their performance at Purple Rain Extravaganza in Cortelou Commons on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The event featured seven performances from local drag artists that discussed their relationship to gender.

Fraternity drag show a hit despite some negative feedback from alumni

Eva Strazek, Contributing Writer April 21, 2025

As Chicago drag king Peeper Johnson sprints down the alley between tables full of spectators, the brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta, clad in their letterman jackets, beam and cheer. Earlier this month,...

Hundreds of party goers dance at the BOOTs party hosted by the Metro on Friday, March 28, 2025. Kirk and Abhijeet have been throwing the BOOTs party for three years.

“Our friendship, our love for life and our desire to do stuff that’s different:” BOOTS party celebrates three-year anniversary

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief April 7, 2025

The line down North Clark Street in Wrigleyville only kept getting longer as the hours inched into the early morning. Latex, glitter, sunglasses and knee-high boots were the outfit of the night. Partygoers...

Spirit Apotheosis performed Electric Love by BØRNS during the first Drag Me to Life live showcase.

Living authentically: Drag artists of color create love and family of their own

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor June 7, 2023

A crowd of people showered various drag artists with dollar bills and cheers just outside of the Comfort Station lawn. It was evident it was more than a celebration. It was a safe space for them to be...

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