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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

“BookTok” is ruining literature

“BookTok” is ruining literature

Nadine DeCero, Social Media Editor May 26, 2024

When I was younger, I was a huge bookworm. So much so, that it often got me in trouble in class because I would be reading instead of working on assignments.  Eventually, my interest in books faded...

Opinion: We often make the wrong people famous

Opinion: We often make the wrong people famous

Nadine DeCero, Social Media Editor November 5, 2023

If you had the attention of everyone on this planet, what would you say? Maybe you’ve thought about it before as a hypothetical, but some people are lucky enough to have the eyes and ears of millions....

Vanessa Sirias, comediante nicaragüense y personalidad de Tiktok, crea contenido basado en sus raíces latinas.

Productora de vídeo usa las redes sociales para dar representación a su cultura nicaragüense

Bryan Matthew Lopez, La DePaulia Opinions Editor September 20, 2021

La comedia es una forma de conectar con otras personas que comparten experiencias similares y la risa es algo especial que nos ayuda a encontrar la paz, al menos por un breve momento.  Vanessa Sirias,...

Matisse Rainbolt, una bailarina de baile folclórico, utiliza su cuenta de TikTok para promover su cultura mexicana.

Una bailarina de baile folclórico utiliza las redes sociales para compartir con el mundo el orgullo de su cultura mexicana

Bryan Matthew Lopez, La DePaulia Opinions Editor May 23, 2021

Lo que comenzó como una pasión por el baile folclórico se transformó en una gran popularidad en las redes sociales para esta TikToker.  La mexicana-estadounidense de 20 años del sur de California,...

A still from Tramp Stamps' music video "1-800-miss-ur-guts."

Tramp Stamps and Internet Sleuths: What makes an industry plant an industry plant?

Jackson Healy, Nation and World Editor May 9, 2021

Who knew people could lie on the Internet? On April 9, a Nashville-based pop-punk girl group by the name of Tramp Stamps released their third and latest single, “I’d Rather Die.” Containing...

Olivia Rodrigo, a 17-year-old musician and actress, has taken over TikTok and the top charts with her record breaking single "Driver's License."

How a driver’s license proved TikTok’s influence over the music industry

Samantha Albert January 31, 2021

The first stage of quarantine is remembered as the time we all were home on TikTok, attempting a few viral dances and laughing at the platform’s content, helping it to grow even larger than it already...

Social media's journey through 2020

Social media’s journey through 2020

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic January 11, 2021

Throughout the year 2020, social media faced various challenges and changes. Despite the good intentions behind these changes, many social media platforms were scrutinized by their users. Along with the...

Rapper K Camp, the artist behind the "Lottery (Renegade)" song, popular on TikTok.

Rapper K Camp talks TikTok, XXL Freshman List

John Cotter November 22, 2020

TikTok has been one of the many ingredients to the stew of distractions that have kept many of us somewhat sane, and hopefully entertained, throughout quarantine. With TikTok comes viral trends, allowing...

DeColores, una heladería y cafetería latina ubicada en Archer Heights, anunció recientemente a través de Instagram que la tienda cerrará durante la temporada como resultado de las bajas ventas.

Restaurantes latinos enfrentan un futuro incierto al acercarse el invierno

Josephine Stratman and María Marta Guzmán October 26, 2020

With temperatures getting colder and a possible second wave of coronavirus cases, Latino restaurants in Chicago face an uncertain future.  Carlos Tello, owner of the Sol de México restaurant located...

OPINION: The term 'sus' is rooted in homophobia

OPINION: The term ‘sus’ is rooted in homophobia

Quinn White, Multimedia Editor September 20, 2020

“Sus” jokes are taking over social media — from TikTok to Twitter — spreading an anti-homosexual message that discourages straight men from acting in a feminine or stereotypically homosexual manner....

Así es cómo algunos países latinoamericanos beben café

Así es cómo algunos países latinoamericanos beben café

Izabella Grimaldo, La DePaulia Opinions Editor September 10, 2020

El café es un amor universal que muchos latinos comparten. Es una bebida que nos une en la mesa tempranito en la mañana y platicamos sobre que nos espera en el día, o en la noche después de una fiesta...

Latinos usan Tik Tok para expresar su cultura

Latinos usan Tik Tok para expresar su cultura

Miluska Llerena April 23, 2020

TikTok, la plataforma social para compartir videos de tan solo un minuto ha crecido en popularidad durante la cuarentena. No solo ha atraído la atención de jóvenes alrededor del país, pero también...

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