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The Writers’ Declaration of Motivation

Whenever spring quarter comes around, I start to get the “All or Nothing” mentality with writing.  I tend to use multiple excuses to procrastinate writing including: 1.…

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Comic Book Summer Reading List (Part 1: Marvel)

With the end of spring quarter coming up, and summer just a few weeks away, it’s time to talk about some summer traditions: baseball, the beach, and…

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Pinterest You Life: UCWbL Style! Part Four

Have you ever heard of the word “hack”? I’m not talking about computer hacking, but rather “hacks” as in innovative methods that aim to simplify your life…

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Grammar and Gender

When we were revising the handbook last summer, we decided to use the singular they. Although this may seem like a small thing, I think/I hope it…

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The Pennys! SCRAWL SNEAK PEEK S12 E6

Hello audience! On this week’s episode of the splendid Scrawl Radio show, we will be discussing the usage of rhetoric within award shows, since DePaul’s very own…

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Graphic Design Crash Course, Part 4: Consistency

It’s ePortfolio season at DePaul. Programs that require students to submit portfolios as graduation requirements are wrapping up, job and internship applications are being prepared as the end…

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Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style! Part 3

Cue blog post number three for Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style. Today’s post is on motivation! Since we are approaching the end of the academic year, you’re…

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How Video Games Made me a Better Writer

When I was a child, there were two activities near and dear to my heart: playing video games and reading books. Books allowed me to engage and…

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Graphic Design Crash Course, Part 3: Movement & Directional Force

It’s ePortfolio season at DePaul. Programs that require students to submit portfolios as graduation requirements are wrapping up, job and internship applications are being prepared as the end…

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Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style! Part 2

The Pinterest junkie here again for the next installment of Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style. Have you ever wondered what Pinterest could possibly have besides DIY projects?…