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We Will Always Love You: Remembering Dolly Parton

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, a post from Dolly Parton’s official Instagram made a heartbreaking announcement of Parton’s death. It did not take long for the post to take the internet by storm. Fans from all walks of life reposted the announcement, expressing their deep sadness on their…

Photo Feature: Tigers Beat Spartans in Woman’s Sococer season Opener

UN Ditches Traditional World Map for “Equal Earth” Map

As of Sept. 4, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that would more accurately represent the size of Africa. The “Correct the Map” resolution was passed with 164 votes against 1 (United States), and six nations — Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and…

25 Years Later: How 9/11 Impacted the DePauw Community

Last week, Americans held memorial events around the country to mark 25 years since the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On that fateful day, 2,977 people were killed and thousands more were injured, leaving countless Americans and others around the world with…

Football Returns as Tigers Rally in Season Opener

With Labor Day behind us, only two things are guaranteed: the imminent autumn wind and good old gridiron football. Football has always been one of America’s favorite pastimes, capturing the spirit of toughness and endurance from amateurs and pros alike. For their regular season…

Feminist Writer and Activist Gloria Steinem Passes at 92

When you look up ‘Gloria Steinem’ on a search browser, you may be automatically redirected to her official website, and if you are, the first thing you will see is the words, “Imagine we are linked and not ranked.” Writer, lecturer, political activist and feminist organizer,…

Short Summary of Natasha Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is a musical by Dave Malloy inspired by a portion of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Set in Moscow during the Napoleonic Wars, the story follows Natasha Rostova, a young woman awaiting the return of her fiancé, Andrey. While Andrey is away,…

DePauw Deep-Dive: Fellows Programs

DePauw is well-known for its networking opportunities, and for many students, this shows up through its Fellows programs. But what are the Fellows programs? Many students don’t know there are seven, which include Environmental Fellows, Global Studies Fellows, Honor Scholar, the…

How to Register to Vote and Cast Your Ballot

With the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3, DePauw students planning to head to the polls have several options for methods to both register and vote, despite vast transformations in Indiana voter I.D. laws concerning college students over the past year. For over twenty years, the…

Blackstock Stadium in Renovation & A Monon Bell Season Away From Home

In October 2025, DePauw announced a transformative gift: $80 million from an anonymous alumnus, one of the largest single donations in the university’s nearly 200-year history and among the most significant ever made to a Division III athletics program. The gift will fund a…

Indiana State Police Putnamville Post investigate pedestrian struck and killed on Interstate 7

PUTNAM COUNTY – On September 14, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded to a...

Favourite Orders in Greencastle!

A perk of attending DePauw University is the dining options students have on and off campus. To help new and returning students navigate the dining options, we surveyed DePauw students to get insight on their favorite orders. Café Roy Café Roy is located inside Roy West Library.…