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Editorial: Media access obstructed at DePaul

Editorial Board May 18, 2015

Media access is something that rarely crosses the mind of most people, unless they’re journalists, but it deeply affects everyone’s lives. When journalists don’t have proper access to the sources...

It's all good in the 'hoods: The price of Chicago's neighborhoods

It’s all good in the ‘hoods: The price of Chicago’s neighborhoods

A breakdown of Chicago’s neighborhoods to simplify your apartment search Editor's Note: This article is part of The DePaulia's 2015 Apartment Guide. To view more articles from this special section,...

New DePaul men's basketball coach Dave Leitao answers fans questions. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

DePaul basketball coaches introduced to fans at forum

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2015

When DePaul assistant Rick Carter visited the campus of the University of Missouri for a potential assistant head-coaching role in 2011, he wanted to impress Dave Leitao. Leitao, an assistant at the...

The Theatre School students Shea Corpora, Kaysie Bekkela and Emily Witt work together during a playwrighting class taught by Dean Corrin. (Geoff Stellfox / The DePaulia)

Wrights of Spring festival at DePaul Theatre School celebrates work of young playwrights

Emma Rubenstein May 17, 2015

The electric and innovative Wrights of Spring Festival takes place over two weeks every year, during which student scripts are explored in various forms. During this festival, one student production...

DePaul SGA candidates gear up for contested election

DePaul SGA candidates gear up for contested election

Brenden Moore May 10, 2015

After years of presidential candidates running unopposed, the upcoming Student Government Association elections will feature a contested race for president as well as competing slates seeking to control...

Scout Ripley performs at Battle 2015 at Lincoln Hall. (Kevin Quin / The DePaulia)

DePaul student bands earn spot at FEST and After Hours 2015

Kevin Quin May 10, 2015

“I think Banks is coming to FEST this year.” “It’s got to be Migos for After Hours.” “Meek Mill for sure.” Sitting alongside a wall outside Lincoln Hall, dozens of DePaul students anticipated...

(Erin Yarnall / The DePaulia)

Turning a new page: Independent bookstores flourish in Chicago

Zoe Krey May 10, 2015

On May 2 a new national holiday, Independent Bookstore Day, was introduced, prompting thousands to seek out their nearest independent bookstore. Chicago was no exception. Mayor Rahm Emanuel even issued...

Karen Lewis (right) leads the charge at the Chicago Teachers Union strike in 2012. It was the first strike in 25 years and current contract negotiations may cause conflict again. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Teachers union vs. school board: Chicago’s contract debate

Brenden Moore May 10, 2015

Opening shots were fired between the cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) last week after the school board declined to extend its contract with the teachers,...

Big Sean was announced as the FEST headliner Thursday. American Authors and Milo Greene will also perform. (Photo courtesy of Def Jam)

Big Sean to headline FEST 2015 at DePaul

Kirsten Onsgard May 7, 2015

What was once a low-key blues festival on Wish Field drawing a few hundred students has since grown up into a full-blown evening concert and rite for many students. And when FEST turns 30 years old this...

Protesters march Thursday evening in the annual Take Back the Night rally. (Erin Yarnall/The DePaulia)

DePaul Feminist Front contraceptive initiative knocked off SGA ballot

Brenden Moore May 7, 2015

A petition seeking a change in DePaul’s contraceptive policy failed to get the necessary amount of signatures to appear as a referenda question in the upcoming Student Government Association elections. While...

Alex Gaulin, center, with two Nepalese men during her trip to Kathmandu, Nepal in the days before the deadly earthquake April 25. Gaulin, a Chicago native, made it home to the U.S. safely, but the death toll from the quake has reached more than 7,000. (Photo courtesy of Tim Vollmer)

Nepal during deadly earthquake: One Chicagoan’s story

Nina Gaulin May 3, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='11592'] “Ever since I arrived home, the best way to describe my state of mind is being trapped in shock. I truly cannot think about anything else — all that matters right now...

(Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia) | Source: Tom Mondschean

Budget cuts at DePaul continue for 2015-16 school year

Brenden Moore May 3, 2015

Amid a challenging enrollment environment nationwide, university leaders at DePaul were tasked with creating a budget that was realistic with the numbers, but one that upheld the university’s Vincentian...

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