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Letter to the Editor: DePauw Makes Competition History with Consecutive Top 3 Finishes in Spencer-RIMS Global Risk Management Challenge
By Ashley Le Competing in the 2026 Spencer-RIMS Student Risk Management Challenge was one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences our team has had at DePauw University. Hosted during RISKWORLD 2026 in Philadelphia, the competition brought together students from leading…
Appeals on Wheels Event Gives Inside Look at Ethics and Debate in Law
On Sept. 1, the Indiana Court of Appeals returned to the Inn at DePauw with its traveling Appeals on Wheels program, giving students and the Greencastle community the chance to see the legal process in action. For 25 years, the program has seen the Court of Appeals, Indiana’s…
“Part of our Nation’s Heritage”: Trump Renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America”
On Aug. 27, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted U.S. national sovereignty and leverage amid escalating cross-border trade tensions and tariff disputes with Canada. Trump signed Executive Order 14422, titled “Honor the American History of the Great Lakes and Renaming Lake Ontario…
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…