DePaul freshmen Annie Reyes and Elda Flores stuff their pumpkin bears at DeFall Fest on Oct. 28. This is annual event of fall activities hosted by DePaul Loop Life.
Lukas Kile approaches his next climb at Movement Gym. He began his membership in September 2025 and now climbs in his free time.
Rei Apikyan poses with her equipment after her final climb of the night. She is the Social Media Manager for the DePaul Dynos, DePaul University's rock climbing club.
Aster closes the gates at Lincoln Park Zoo and informs visitors that the zoo is closing. They have been working at the Lincoln Park Zoo as a gate and attraction attendant for the past two years.
Em Modaff of An Opal a Day gives a tarot reading to a student during DeFall Fest. Tarot reading is one of the activities provided during DeFall Fest.
John Abregana assembles his bear during DeFall Fest. This event required each student to participate in a carnival game to win a Stuff-a-Plush pumpkin bear.
Qiling Jiang poses with a poster of Kaizen Collective Apparel. She is the founder of this brand, which was a sponsor of the Kupid Dating event on DePaul's campus in Oct. 2025.
Vlad Valchkou and Jovan Plavsic pose in t-shirts from Kaizen Collective Apparel. They are co-founders of CUUB, a student-created portable charger business.
Zoey Kleeburg laughs with Abbigale Holjes over dinner. They met as randomized roommates at Ion Lincoln Park during Kleeburg's freshman year and Holjes' sophomore; they now gather often with friends.
Lukas Kile observes the Wrigley Field sign after a Cubs win. They beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Oct. 8, 4-3 in their first playoff series since 2020.