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April 7, 2026
Published by Ashley Vanderhoff and Ian Murphy on April 7, 2026
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SGA Approves Turning Point USA Chapter on Campus

Elmhurst University’s Student Government Association approved a chapter of the conservative advocacy club Turning Point USA on Thursday, a decision met with immediate backlash from students […]

News

April 7, 2026
Published by Tyler Ptaszkowski on April 7, 2026

EU Student Wins Record-Breaking $4,000 at Bluejay Tank Pitching Competition

Joseph Leibrandt, a senior student-athlete at Elmhurst University, took home more than $4,000 in prizes after placing first in the Spring 2026 Bluejay Tank Pitch Competition, […]
April 7, 2026
Published by Ashley Vanderhoff on April 7, 2026

EU Renames César Chávez Lecture Following Sexual Abuse Allegations

Elmhurst University is renaming the César Chávez Intercultural Lecture after The New York Times published an investigative report finding extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers […]
April 7, 2026
Published by Tyler Ptaszkowski on April 7, 2026

Brewpoint Founder Melissa Villanueva Wins Democratic Primary in Landslide

Melissa Villanueva, the founder and CEO of Elmhurst’s Brewpoint Coffee, won a landslide victory in the Democratic primary election for DuPage County Board District 1 on […]

Arts & Culture

April 7, 2026
Published by Sarah Matzkin on April 7, 2026

Something Juicy has Entered the Villa; Fruit AI Content Takes Over

If you had asked someone five or even 10 years ago what they imagined in their head when you explained the concept of talking fruits with […]
April 7, 2026
Published by Kevin Brassil on April 7, 2026

How a China Rabbit can Change Your Perspective

Edward Tulane (Delaney Murphy), is a china rabbit who goes on a 20-year adventure being loved, lost and talked to, though he isn’t able to communicate […]
April 7, 2026
Published by Sarah Matzkin on April 7, 2026

A Generational Shift in Culture: Gen Z Drinking Declines

Teenage years and early 20s are often said to be the “best years of our lives” with rager parties, constant drinking, and endless memories. Alcohol has […]

Sports

April 7, 2026
Published by Grace Kelly on April 7, 2026

148 Finish Lines Later: How Daily Walks Turned into Marathons

Mary Ann Zemla of Libertyville, 70, has accomplished something extraordinary: crossing the finish line of 148 marathons, completing at least one in every state in the […]
April 7, 2026
Published by Ben Jimenez on April 7, 2026

Brackets, Bets and the Madness In Between

Every year during March, the same rituals unfold across college campuses. Lecture halls grow quieter, libraries fill with students pretending to study, and laptop screens light […]
March 17, 2026
Published by Ian Murphy on March 17, 2026

The PR-Setting, CCIW-Winning, All-American Mind of Track Athlete Chloe Selmer

“I have this thing where I black out when I jump… I have no state of mind of what’s going on from when I hit the […]

Opinion

April 7, 2026
Published by Ashley Vanderhoff on April 7, 2026

The Window Seat: Why Are We So Cruel to AI?

Throughout 2025 and early 2026, fast-food chains across America started replacing human drive-through workers with artificial intelligence chatbots. From Wendy’s to Taco Bell, each incorporation of […]
April 7, 2026
Published by Kevin Brassil on April 7, 2026

Kevin’s Journal: Breaking Down Who is Funding Our Primaries

During the 2026 primary in Illinois, a lot of outside influences came through our state. Progressives like Kat Abughazaleh, for example, running on a traditionally popular […]
March 17, 2026
Published by Kevin Brassil on March 17, 2026

Kevin’s Journal: How Can We Find Patriotism in a World of Chaos Today

A lot of conversations are being had in our country today about what is the most patriotic way to serve, and if patriotism is even the […]

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