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Gang member found guilty in murder of DePaul student

Gang member found guilty in murder of DePaul student

Victor Valencia said he was overwhelmed with tears of happiness, anger and sadness on Friday, Sept. 17 when gang member Narcisco Gatica was found guilty for the murder of his brother, DePaul honors student Francisco “Frankie” Valencia. Gatica, 21, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. When Gatica was convicted, Victor Valencia said he was … Continue reading »

Theatre blends past, present, and paint

Theatre blends past, present, and paint

In the lobby of the Timeline Theatre Company, there is a dark tunnel. Walk through it once, and you travel back in time. Walk through it to leave and discover an unanticipated blend of time. The lobby is transformed into an elaborate mineshaft—a time machine that sets the stage for the performance to come. After … Continue reading »

Hip-Hop & Opera: Like Bacon & Chocolate

Hip-Hop & Opera: Like Bacon & Chocolate

Different versions of this article were originally published on Gapers Block and The DePaulia. It is easy to overlook the origins of passion that unfolded onstage last Sunday in HOPERA: Unleashed. Composer and vocalist Adrian Dunn’s musical creativity and technical mastery enabled a seamless fusion of two genres not normally seen on the same side of town: hip-hop … Continue reading »

A Bridge Between Two Legal Cultures

A Bridge Between Two Legal Cultures

Dealing with international law does not always lead to smooth sailing. Cultural barriers can only make things even more sticky. But, the opportunities for an enterprising young lawyer in this field are many. As a senior associate at global law firm Mayer Brown, Georgina Fabian understood this quite well. She saw a continuous growth in … Continue reading »

Chicago Enters the World Cup Experience

Chicago Enters the World Cup Experience

BY ARIANNA HERMOSILLO AND RACHEL METEA, PHOTOS BY GRIZEL PRECIADO The streets of Chicago were bursting at the seams last Friday to celebrate the beginning of one tournament and the end of another. Diehard Blackhawks fans waiting for the victory parade stopped to catch a glimpse of another major sport moment – a face-off between … Continue reading »

2009 Lincoln Park muggings remain unsolved

Over the 2009 summer, seven men were the victims of muggings in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Police have linked five of these muggings together and believe the other two may be connected. Police have yet to identify the offenders. The map below shows where the muggings occurred. Zoom in or out and click … Continue reading »

Andrew Huff Speaks about the World of Blogging

Andrew Huff Speaks about the World of Blogging

Andrew Huff, creator of Gapers Block, a Chicago-based blog, spoke with DePaul University journalism students last Wednesday. Huff is a professional blogger who has not only found numerous blogging sites, but a way to make money at it as well. While the site is currently advertisement supported Huff said the site has not always brought in the big bucks. “We … Continue reading »