Dominican Sophomore Runs for Elmwood Park School Board
By Joseph Zuniga While most Dominican students were stressing over midterms this past week, sophomore Damian Pereson-Estrada was outside on the sidewalks of Elmwood Park petitioning signatures for his campaign…
Scott Wolniak Exhibits Creative and Detailed Paintings at Art Gallery
By Katy Coakley Scott Wolniak, painter and instructional professor at the University of Chicago, has now released his new exhibition, Aggregations, with plenty of colorful paintings for guests to see. The exhibit opened on Oct. 23 in the O’Connor Art Gallery and included paintings made…
From Classroom to Runway: DU Alumni Take the Stage at Chicago Fashion Week
By Bianca Dinkha They were once aspiring fashion students working diligently in the fashion lab. Now, they step out as skilled alumni fashion designers unveiling their creations on the runway…
Information Sessions Tackles AI Misinformation Issues + Translation
By Bianca Dinkha and Fernanda Arellano The Dominican Star Staff attended an information session hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) on “Combatting AI Misinformation in the 2024…
A Window into Emory’s House
By Betsy Carreño True to its mission, Emory’s House is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that strives to support artists by providing physical, mental, and cultural resources for them to continue…
Dominican Officials Working to Solve Parking Situations
By Angel Dominguez Entering week seven at Dominican, it seems like classes aren’t the only thing driving students in circles. The parking scarcity has been troubling for both students and…
Men’s Soccer Team Builds Momentum When it Matters Most
By David Lazzara Dominican men’s soccer team are well underway with their season and have been in excellent form during recent games. The Stars kicked off their season in a less than desirable fashion, losing…
Have You Registered to Vote?
By Itzel Chavero The 2024 presidential election is just weeks away from occurring as the event is set to take place on Nov. 5. One of the most important elections…
Celebrating Dominican as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
By Itzel Chavero September not only marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, but also celebrates Dominican University being a Hispanic-Serving Institution. This allows Hispanic students to proudly honor their…
Pilsen Campus Offers Modern Dorms, but Seniors Face Commuting Challenges
By Bianca Dinkha As the new Pilsen campus opens this fall, seniors Melody Ruat and Fernando Sevilla address the unique challenge of juggling life as both Dominican residents and daily…