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A petition demanding for the name change of Chicago’s popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood, Boystown, concluded on Sept. 15. The petition, organized by non-binary activist Devlyn Camp, called out the exclusionary nature of the neighborhood’s well-known nickname. On Sept. 24, the Northalsted Business Alliance released a statement that announced that the name “Boystown” would be dropped, and...

Most American teenagers grow up imagining what their college years will look like. Whether it’s visions of wild parties complete with toga-wearing fraternity brothers, as seen in American media, or nights spent cramming in the library for exams, each prospective student has big expectations for their freshman year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has stomped out...

In more “normal” years, DePaul University sends their students to all corners of the globe through numerous study abroad programs. Students looking to go abroad could study in countries such as Italy, China, or Mexico. Due to the pandemic, one would expect studying abroad to be a non-option. However, despite travel restrictions and countries locking...

Recent high school graduate Bianca Devins' body was found early in the morning on July 14. Her death became a trending topic across all social media platforms. Here's everything you should know about her tragic murder.

Theresa Nguyen wants to bring art to the youth, no matter what city they live in.