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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

President Robert L. Manuel attended the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9, to respond to questions regarding his plans for the future of the university.

DePaul President answers questions, addresses concerns at SGA meeting

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor February 12, 2023

President Rob L. Manuel attended his first Student Government Association (SGA) general body meeting on Feb. 9 alongside Chief of Staff, Arbin Smith, who visited SGA a few weeks prior.  After commemorating...

The Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse located on S. Dearborn in the Loop.

Decision expected in suit against testing company used by DePaul: Students to receive settlement if court rules against Respondus Monitoring

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 12, 2023

A class action case against Respondus Monitor, an online exam proctoring program, is expected to reach a decision in coming weeks. In the suit, titled Veiga v. Respondus Inc., a group of students accused...

An entrance to the Daley Building at 14 East Jackson in DePauls Loop campus where a burglary took place on Feb. 6.

Wallets, credit cards taken in Daley Building burglary

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 12, 2023

Offices in the Daley Building at 14 E. Jackson Blvd. of DePaul’s Loop campus were burglarized in the morning hours of Feb. 6. According to a Chicago Police Department (CPD) incident report, an individual...

Students enter the Schmitt Academic Center at DePauls Lincoln Park Campus.

DEI’s future unclear amid student optimism

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor February 12, 2023

Students and staff are unsure on what to expect for upcoming changes to the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program as President Robert L. Manuel continues to unveil plans to redesign DePaul. While...

The Lincoln Park John T. Richardson Library will no longer be open 24 hours a day during finals week.

24/7 library hours shelved weeks before finals

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor February 12, 2023

Gone are the days of 24/7 library hours during finals week.  Kevin Holechko, Student Government Association (SGA) president and senior, at their general body meeting on Feb. 9 announced the library...

According to a task forces survey results last year, an estimated 9% of DePauls student body are uninsured.

Students stuck in limbo as university halts health insurance rollout

Samantha Moilanen and Nadia Carolina Hernandez February 5, 2023

DePaul graduate students Syed Saquib and Hannah Samuels are both working toward their psychology degrees. However, their graduate program requires them to teach part-time for the university as part of...

Brandon Carroll, former Marine and junior, said the VA represents a double-edged sword.

“There was just a huge lack of accountability:” Student veterans share their experiences with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief February 5, 2023

When DePaul junior and West Pullman native Richard Malone enlisted in the army in 2002, he felt honored to serve his country. Coming from a lineage of veterans dating back to World War II, Malone always...

Alexandra Murphy, interim dean for the College of Communication and dean search finalist, has led the college since July 2019, when Salma Ghanem was appointed to interim provost.

Down to the dean: College of Communication search continues, to announce in spring

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor February 5, 2023

The College of Communication has not had a permanent dean for over three and a half years. From July 2019 to June 2021, Alexandra Murphy served as acting dean to fill the space Salma Ghanem left after...

Millennium Park is known for its surplus of tourist attractions. In the winter months, Chicagians can enjoy the views of the city while ice skating next to the Bean in the McCormick Tribune Plaza.

DePaul celebrates 125th anniversary with skating event

Fatima Hasan, Contributing Writer January 31, 2023

As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, DePaul organized free ice-skating sessions for community members and students at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25, 2023.  The event had four sessions — 11...

Buildings in the Loop and throughout the city were lit up blue and red to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of DePaul University.

DePaul, city celebrates 125th anniversary

Olivia Zimmerman, Contributing Writer January 30, 2023

The DePaul Division of Mission and Ministry (DMM) celebrated Foundation Day, Wednesday, Jan. 25 in the Lincoln Park Campus’ Student Center. From 2 p.m to 4 p.m., students stopped by, grabbed a slice...

President Robert L. Manuel spoke about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training, the state of the university and what he hopes to accomplish going forward.

“Items need to be fixed, not addressed”: Design DePaul event promises change, community hopes cautiously

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor January 30, 2023

Over the past several months, President Robert L. Manuel has been sitting down with those in the DePaul community. At coffee meetings or in passing on the street, many members raised concerns to Manuel....

DePaul has plans to create an engineering program at the university. The programs department will take the place of the former Whole Foods on the Lincoln Park campus.

Where produce meets programming: DePaul plans for engineering program to sprout out of former Whole Foods

Jake Cox, Online Managing Editor January 30, 2023

When the Whole Foods on Sheffield Avenue under DePaul’s Centennial Hall closed in May 2022, DePaul students wondered what was next for the site. Some speculated that another grocery store like Trader...

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