Campus News

Dominican’s Friesen Co-Publishes Research on CBD and COVID

Daniela Tovar-Miranda   Staff Writer Dominican chemistry Professor Brent Friesen is a part of research team that found evidence that cannabidiol, CBD, may help combat COVID infections in human cells and in mice.  The study, published […]

Campus Events

Friends Host Peace for Ukraine Fundraiser

Chelsea Zhao   Staff Writer   Ukrainian students organized a Peace for Ukraine fundraiser in the Social Hall on March 30.   The event was first organized through a group chat of Ukrainians, around 14 people, who […]

Art Reviews

O’Connor Art Gallery Awards Emerging Student Artists

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 […]

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Take Steps to Heighten Health, Happiness

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 […]

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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 […]

Campus News

Dining Workers Fight for Better Health Plan

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 […]

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How are the Stars Going Green?

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 […]

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Chaka Pioneers Black Women in NFL

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 […]

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The Star Staff Cheer for 2022 ICPA Awards

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 […]

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Letter from the Editor

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 […]

Campus Events

Fashion Show Plans for 2022 Divine Eminence

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 […]