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Past and present leaders of the United States are well known for religious controversy and Donald Trump is no exception. On April 1, Paula White-Cain, Trump’s senior advisor to the White House Faith Office, stirred criticism through her comparison of the president’s life to the life of Jesus Christ.  After a session of prayer led...
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Located in the center of Greencastle, Jake’s Barber Co. has evolved into more than just a decent barbershop. It is now a space that people genuinely want to visit. Jake Trexler, the owner, had no intention of becoming a barber. He got the idea from his work as a pastor, where he was drawn to...
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More than 40 years. 130 lectures. A legacy of impact. The last speaker event of the Ubben Lecture Series at DePauw University, featuring Trevor Noah, began with a trip down memory lane of others hosted in the past and the wisdom they had to offer, including notable figures like Malala Yousafzai, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton,...
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In light of the ongoing changes to DePauw’s music department, students are worried they will not be ready for a professional music career. Since the official launch of the Creative School in fall 2024, half of the music degrees have disappeared from the university catalogue, core classes are being cut and faculty-led production opportunities will...
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“Today is a special day. It is a special day where we remember the planet, and we remind ourselves why it is important to protect the planet,” said Jennifer Mike, Ph.D. On Earth Day this year, the Environmental Fellows Program hosted Mike for the Earth Day talk, “Constitutional Environmental Rights in the Anthropocene: From Aspiration...
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In 2025, Elly Froehlich ‘27 spent between $30 to $40 to fill up her car’s gas tank regularly. A year later, she pays almost $50 and drives from Greencastle to Crawfordsville, Ind. for cheaper gasoline prices, based on her father’s advice. Froehlich is only one of the students from the DePauw University community impacted by...
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Various forms and expressions of art took over DePauw’s campus from April 22 to 26, as the DePauw Art Walk presented a week full of exhibitions, performances and community events highlighting student creativity. Each day featured a full schedule open to the community.  Kicking off the week, the Senior Exhibition started on April 22 and...
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At the beginning of April, DePauw students were notified of a 3.76% increase in tuition and fees for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year, detailing $80,120 for the cost of attendance, which includes tuition, housing and meals, and a comprehensive fee. The previous year’s cost of attendance was raised by 3.8%, which followed 3.5% raise for...
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On the morning of April 17, the current executive board of DePauw Student Government released the election results for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates spent the past weeks appealing to the DePauw campus community through social media and tabling events, sharing their goals and commitments and encouraging people to vote. Every candidate worked hard to
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