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Club culture thrives at DePaul Prep: 11 new clubs join the lineup
Club culture thrives at DePaul Prep: 11 new clubs join the lineup
Emily Cuttone, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

DePaul Prep continues to grow and expand, specifically through the numerous clubs available. The school has over 20 existing clubs and that...

Who are the “Commons Lurkers?”
Who are the “Commons Lurkers?”
Claire Keck, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

When the bell rings at 2:50 (2:11 on Mondays and Fridays), students at DePaul College Prep run to their lockers, grab their bags and leave school...

Journey through college planning: All four years
Journey through college planning: All four years
Emma Buol, Features and Profiles Editor • December 16, 2024

As soon as high school starts, students are told to think about college. Though the college application process may seem stressful and confusing,...

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DePaul Prep’s Food Committee serves up student-driven menus
Paige Nelson, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

“What’s for lunch today?” It's a question many DePaul Prep students ask every morning as they head to school, hoping for something they...

Senior retreat revamp offers opportunities for faith and reflection
Senior retreat revamp offers opportunities for faith and reflection
Anna Kendzior, Co-Editor in Chief • December 16, 2024

Each grade level at DePaul Prep is required to participate in a retreat, a day or several days focused on relaxation, bonding with others, and...

DePaul Prep Students tackle global food waste and hunger during sustainability trip to New York City
DePaul Prep Students tackle global food waste and hunger during sustainability trip to New York City
Henry Wolff, Reporter • November 21, 2024

Globally, 850 million people go hungry every night, yet every day 150,000 tons of food goes to waste. This reality is the key question for Melissa...

Gold medals, Fourth of July and Election Day: The meaning of patriotism in a divisive era of American politics
Gold medals, Fourth of July and Election Day: The meaning of patriotism in a divisive era of American politics
Ivy Frater, Co-Editor in Chief • December 16, 2024

When asked when they feel the most patriotic, DePaul Prep students had a multitude of answers: celebrating the Fourth of July, watching the United...

Building community through service
Building community through service
Courtney Callard, Campus Beat Editor • December 16, 2024

In a little over a year, Jackson Ford has created a new meaning of service for DePaul Prep: community. Starting after Thanksgiving 2023, Ford...

There’s always room for seconds: Thanksgiving traditions
There’s always room for seconds: Thanksgiving traditions
Avery Lakomy, Arts Editor • December 16, 2024

Since its introduction in 1621 as a shared feast between the Pilgrims (English colonists of Plymouth) and the Wampanoag people (Native Americans...

Haunted concert recap: DePaul Prep music program prepares for Joyeux Noel
Haunted concert recap: DePaul Prep music program prepares for Joyeux Noel
Ava Sonntag, Reporter • December 16, 2024

The annual DePaul College Prep fall concert, now called Haunted, took a different approach this last year. Jonathan Braun, the Director of Vocal...

Laughter and love all in verse: DePaul Prep’s The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue captivates audiences
Laughter and love all in verse: DePaul Prep’s The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue captivates audiences
Elica Sharkey, Reporter • December 16, 2024

DePaul College Prep’s latest theatrical production, The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue, transported audiences to the 1920s with a comedic tale...

Class of 2025 field hockey seniors pose for a group photo.
The tradition of senior nights
Caitlin Kailus, Sports Editor • December 16, 2024

Many athletes dream of the day when their name will be called over the speakers, bright lights shining as the stadium erupts in cheers of appreciation...

Rams win first football state title since 1980
Rams win first football state title since 1980
Katherine Tentler, Sports Editor • December 16, 2024

The Varsity Boys football team had great success this season, winning the state championship on November 29th. This win came after years of hard...

DePaul Prep gymnasts commit to Division 1 universities
DePaul Prep gymnasts commit to Division 1 universities
Nell Bansley, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

Getting into college is an exciting moment many students experience. Two gymnasts at DePaul College Prep have gotten into college with scholarships,...

The Rise and [Potential] Fall of Chappell Roan
The Rise and [Potential] Fall of Chappell Roan
Hazel Krumm, Campus Beat Editor • December 16, 2024

Chappell Roan is redefining the modern pop star. Rising to fame as a powerful, authentic voice, Roan has captured the hearts of millions with...

Advice Column: Featuring Mr. Deck
Advice Column: Featuring Mr. Deck
Larysa Butenko, Diversions Editor • December 16, 2024

Mr. Deck has been a math teacher, track and field, and cross country coach for six years at DePaul Prep. He really enjoys its sense of community,...

Rams take advantage of fall activities
Rams take advantage of fall activities
Brionna Farley, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Fall is a time full of activities to embrace the beautiful season and to have fun. Activities such as visiting pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and...

“This sadness is so strange because of its parasocial nature”: a reaction to Liam Payne’s death
“This sadness is so strange because of its parasocial nature”: a reaction to Liam Payne’s death
Katherine Tentler, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024

He was the first to say goodbye. Liam Payne, a beloved member of the band One Direction, passed away on October 16, 2024 at 31 years old....