Articles by Azhley Rodriguez

Chelsea Zhao   Staff Writer O’Connor Art Gallery at DU exhibited art works and awarded prizes at the annual opening reception and awards ceremony on March 30.   The gallery features the work of 32 students […]

Pursuing Happiness Column  Matthew Desmond  Staff Writer No one has to tell you that the weather is getting warmer, and, as the snow goes away, so does one of your excuses for not exercising.   An […]

Dear Dominican students, staff and faculty,   Welcome to the first issue of the spring season! As the weather warms up gradually in the coming weeks, I hope you’re able to get some outdoor times before […]

Azhley Rodriguez  Staff Writer  A recent petition to support dining service workers and their request for affordable healthcare and better wages has sparked a movement in the DU community.   Since 2015, Dominican has contracted […]

By Matthew Desmond  As college students of Generation Z, amidst homework, jobs, friends, family, and many other commitments, the environment seems to be just one more thing on our minds, and Dominican students are no […]

By Chelsea Zhao   Staff Writer Dominican University is in for an ethereal outlook of the 2022 fashion show for April 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. at Parmer Atrium.   The show will feature a range […]

Litzi Duran   Contributing Writer From growing up in Rochester, New York to an officiating career in the NFL, Maia Chaka has defied all boundaries by having “royalty in her DNA.”  Chaka visited Dominican for […]

Rachel Huser  Staff Writer Graduation is approaching. Many, if not all seniors, are looking ahead to May 8, commencement day. They are looking ahead to moving on from Dominican to start the next chapter in […]

Chelsea Zhao  Staff Writer Dominican Star staff attended the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Convention from March 18-19 in downtown Chicago.   Among the 17 entries, the Star staff was awarded second place for Front […]

By Chelsea Zhao   Dear Dominican Students, Faculty and Staff,   Happy Women’s History Month! What a wonderful time again to see the snow out of the way for the glorious sunshine. I think we all begin […]

Daniela Tovar-Miranda  Staff Writer Many students, staff and faculty members are still wearing masks, even as the university followed the state of Illinois and lifted its mandate on March 7.  Some faculty members are requiring […]

Azhley Rodriguez  Staff Writer   As the world prepares for what could possibly become World War III, DU alumna Allison Quinn is working diligently to tell the stories of families at the forefront of the war […]

By Chelsea Zhao   Staff Writer   Dominican University Fashion department plans for the annual show featuring senior student design works.   This year’s fashion theme: Divine Eminence, will take place on April 2 and 3 at 2 […]