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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Sister Helen Prejean speaks to a room of people in a panel discussing problems in the incarceration system on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the Lincoln Park Center. Prejean recognized fellow panelist Ervin Robinson for his work in supporting previously incarcerated people.

‘Freedom Dreaming’ with Sister Helen Prejean

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 28, 2024

“Show of hands, how many of you dream?” This was the question moderator Kim Hunt asked a crowd of students, faculty and staff to kick off Wednesday evening’s panel discussion titled “Freedom...

A vending machine stocked with narcan and other forms of aid stands on the 3rd floor of Harold Washington Library in the Loop on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Machines like this are being installed in locations across the city as a way of making life-saving medication more accessible.

Fentanyl taking more students lives

Anna Radloff, Contributing Writer April 28, 2024
Several fentanyl overdose deaths  locally have involved college students and teenagers.
Birth Control and Social Media: Report about misinformation causes concern

Birth Control and Social Media: Report about misinformation causes concern

Isabella Salinas, Contributing Writer April 28, 2024

A news article posted last month by The Washington Post detailing the misinformation spread on TikTok concerning hormonal birth control symptoms like weight gain and mood swings is causing users to come...

Mouin Rabbani discusses the causes and consequences of the current war in Gaza at the Schmitt Academic Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Rabbani recounted the history of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, offering context for the attacks which took place on October 7, 2023.

Arab-Israeli expert Mouin Rabbani visits DePaul to offer perspectives on ‘Israel’s war on Gaza’

Lucia Preziosi, News Editor April 28, 2024
Mouin Rabbani, a prominent Middle East expert, joined DePaul.
Preciosa Rios

‘Deep Blue’ Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention – again

LiLi Jarvenpa, Contributing writer April 28, 2024

It’s Chicago’s time to shine, as tens of thousands of people are expected to converge in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center Aug. 19-22.  Often called the DNC, the...

Research technician Carissa Dressel isolates cells in a laboratory experiment in DePaul’s McGowan North Building on Friday, April 19, 2024. Professor Margaret Bell supervises students who are researching the effects of forever chemicals like PCBs and PFAS in the brain.

Biden Administration to mandate limitation of ‘forever chemicals’

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 21, 2024

Most people in the United States have PFAS chemicals in their blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That includes Chicagoans who get their water from Lake Michigan.  To address this...

Mara Logan

Chicago sues fossil fuel industry over climate change

Xadarri Nevels and Lucia Preziosi April 21, 2024

As Chicago prepares for a summer that may bring the hottest temperatures recorded in the city’s history, it joins a growing list of cities and states seeking financial compensation from the fossil fuel...

Richard Wallace, founder and director of Equity and Transformation, poses for a portrait at the Westside Justice Center, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents

Matt Brown, Associated Press April 21, 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 was a blow to residents of the majority-Black neighborhood it served, symbolizing a city indifferent to their interests So when the...

This photo taken, April 13, 2024, shows a row of historic buildings on Sheffield Avenue that will be torn down to make way for the new athletics facility. Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy said DePaul is committing to historic preservation on other parts of campus.

DePaul athletics modifies plans for new practice facility

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 14, 2024

DePaul Athletics will modify its plans for DePaul’s new basketball practice facility, according to an email from Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy.  News of the updates emerged...

United DePaul organizes graduate students, student employees and adjunct faculty in unionization efforts

United DePaul organizes graduate students, student employees and adjunct faculty in unionization efforts

Lucia Preziosi, News Editor April 14, 2024

John Gould, a DePaul Ph.D. philosophy student, teaches four classes a year in his department while being required to be enrolled in two seminar classes per quarter. Making a salary of about $25,000...

The SGA elected members talk with one another at their meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This was during a brief break as they wrapped up their executive discussion.

DePaul SGA approves new constitution

Grace Logan and Rose O'Keeffe April 14, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously approved a new constitution and student government code at their April 10 general body meeting. These documents will transform SGA’s current senate-based...

By Maya Oclassen

Forthcoming Climate Action Plan, context behind high emissions

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2024

Unlike colleges and universities, climate change does not take a spring break.  While DePaul students were likely catching up on sleep and preparing for one final quarter of classes before summer,...

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