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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

DePaul comedian youngest to host Laugh Factory's coveted slot

DePaul comedian youngest to host Laugh Factory’s coveted slot

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2015

AJ Lubecker is the life of a party. He tells stories to get people laughing. He busts out in raps of his own and encourages others to dance. Hell, like any good gathering, he can be seen stumbling and...

Thriving Chicago surf culture skirts the law

Thriving Chicago surf culture skirts the law

Erin Yarnall October 4, 2015

When people think of iconic surfing spots, Malibu, Hawaii and Costa Rica come to mind. But according to local surfers, beaches in Chicago and the suburbs along Lake Michigan belong up in the ranks...

Americans must read more than just the headline on complex issues

Americans must read more than just the headline on complex issues

Madeline Buchel October 4, 2015

“Eat your vegetables! There are starving children in Africa!” At eight years old, as you squirm in your seat, yearn to go outside to play in the yard and stab your broccoli repeatedly with your fork,...

Fantasy football fever gets bigger

Sid Khaitan October 4, 2015

Beer, buffalo wings, friendly conversation and a healthy dose of smack talk — all the makings for a fantasy football league. Fantasy football leagues consist of friends getting together and choosing...

Coalition demands Koocher's removal at press conference

Coalition demands Koocher’s removal at press conference

Brenden Moore and Matthew Paras October 1, 2015

A coalition of students, faculty and human rights groups called for Dean Gerald Koocher’s removal as dean of the College of Science and Health at a press conference Thursday morning over his alleged...

Coalition calls for Koocher's removal as DePaul dean

Coalition calls for Koocher’s removal as DePaul dean

Brenden Moore September 30, 2015

A coalition of student groups, faculty, alumni and human rights groups are calling for the removal of Gerald Koocher as dean of the College of Science and Health amid the continued controversy over...

New hire shows shift in DePaul’s sexual reporting process

New hire shows shift in DePaul’s sexual reporting process

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2015

Since officially starting in her new role on Sept. 8, Karen Tamburro has yet to experience what she would call “a typical day.” After all, Tamburro is getting used to a position that’s been deemed...

Can't read this: Banned Books Week at DePaul

Can’t read this: Banned Books Week at DePaul

Sam Schwindt September 27, 2015

Some may consider the United States a land of free and unlimited access to knowledge. Others argue differently, that our access to knowledge is limited due to the banning of books. The integrity...

Class aims to eliminate female weightlifting stigma

Class aims to eliminate female weightlifting stigma

Gabriella Mikiewicz September 27, 2015

Walking into the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center is like walking into exercise-heaven. Students are surrounded by beautiful, modern machines and equipment. With facilities like a swimming pool,...

Terminology, ongoing war prevent refugee integration

Terminology, ongoing war prevent refugee integration

Rachel Hinton September 27, 2015

Fleeing from a vicious civil war, many Syrian refugees have encountered challenges along their way to a better quality of life. Many, as documented by photos, drowned on their way to the borders of...

Fresh from the farm: Chicago farmers markets

Fresh from the farm: Chicago farmers markets

Megan Stringer September 27, 2015

Having a Whole Foods market right on Fullerton fulfills the dreams of many  students looking to eat organic, healthy foods while in college. But at a price they need? Forget about it. Luckily,...

Pope Francis addresses political and spiritual issues in D.C.

Pope Francis addresses political and spiritual issues in D.C.

Brenden Moore September 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thousands flocked to Washington, D.C. over the last three days as Pope Francis marked his first ever visit to the United States with both spiritual and political items on his...

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