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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The statue of John J. Egan, located outside of the Lincoln Park Student Center, wearing a mask.

New quarantine options added by University Housing

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief July 30, 2020

Due to the update to the Emergency Travel Order, out of state students from Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota will now have to quarantine before arriving on campus. Students can choose from the previously...

DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul interim provost discusses fall quarter, online learning at virtual seminar

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor July 30, 2020

On July 30, the Downtown Future Series held an online seminar to discuss restructuring the urban university amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. The event was organized by the Chicago Loop Alliance and moderated...

FILE PHOTO—Kassidy Kascht sits in her bunk doing homework in her converted housing unit in Clifton-Fullerton Hall. Kascht’s room was designed to house two students, but currently houses three freshmen.

University announces Clifton-Fullerton Hall to be renamed Ozanam Hall

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor July 24, 2020

The Division of Mission and Ministry announced Clifton-Fullerton Hall has been renamed Ozanam Hall — in honor of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, per a July 23 Newsline release.   Ozanam was a “French...

DePaul announces student options following Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order

DePaul announces student options following Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor July 20, 2020

DePaul University’s Office of Student Affairs and Department of Housing sent out university-wide emails to students early Friday to inform them of options for the upcoming fall quarter in light of Chicago’s...

DePauls Department of Finance and Real Estate names new chair following merger

DePaul’s Department of Finance and Real Estate names new chair following merger

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief July 17, 2020

Following the administrative merge of DePaul's Department of Finance and Real Estate, Thomas Berry was appointed as the new department chair, effective July 1. Berry previously worked as an associate dean...

“I never really felt like a member”: Students of color criticize racism in DePaul sororities

“I never really felt like a member”: Students of color criticize racism in DePaul sororities

María Marta Guzmán, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2020

Kay Smith was one of only two Black girls in DePaul’s Phi Mu chapter. When she saw how her sorority responded to the rising Black Lives Matter movement, she knew she couldn’t stay silent anymore. Smith...

DePaul transitions into virtual freshman orientation

DePaul transitions into virtual freshman orientation

Ria Bhagwat July 7, 2020

For incoming freshmen, college orientation will be anything but traditional.  Jarriae Anderson, a rising senior and orientation leader at DePaul University, said what started as a normal application...

He was just a bright, bright light: Remembering Gary Tinder

‘He was just a bright, bright light’: Remembering Gary Tinder

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad July 6, 2020

DePaul student Gary Tinder’s unconditional kindness is the first thing most people remember about him. His friends said he “couldn’t hurt a fly.” His former pastor said he was conscientious...

Morgan Greenwood celebrates with her teammates after defeating Providence on April 13, 2019.

Two former DePaul softball players now refute claims in Lenti lawsuit

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee July 3, 2020

Two former DePaul softball players have now come forward to deny allegations of abuse by former softball coach Eugene Lenti laid out in a lawsuit filed in April.  Morgan Greenwood, who played for...

DePaul appoints new Board of Trustees chair, vice chair

DePaul appoints new Board of Trustees chair, vice chair

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor July 1, 2020

DePaul University alumna Lori Holland assumed the role of chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Holland served as vice chair for the Board since 2017.  “Lori's deep knowledge...

FILE — Sophomore Amber Gray moved from her hometown in Texas to live on campus at DePaul for her freshman year. As of Tuesday, June 30, at 4:30 p.m., the state of Texas is reporting 6,975 new cases, bringing the total case count to 159,986, which makes some students from the state reluctant to travel in order to move back on campus.

Department of Housing Director discusses plans for Fall Quarter

Alayne Trinko, Focus Editor July 1, 2020

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker prepares to move Illinois into phase 4 of the state’s reopening, students who plan to return to live on DePaul’s campus have lingering questions about how the university plans...

Protesters take a knee near the Lincoln Park Quad.

DePaul students again protest university’s affiliation with Chicago police

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor June 29, 2020

On Saturday, June 28, DePaul University students gathered at the school’s Lincoln Park campus to protest DePaul’s involvement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The protest was organized...

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