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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

Some DePaul students voice concerns over CARES Act grant application

Some DePaul students voice concerns over CARES Act grant application

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor May 28, 2020

After weeks of anticipation, DePaul released applications for the CARES Act Grant The $500 grant is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was passed by Congress...

DePaul community organization launches Action Week plan in support of Chartwells employees

DePaul community organization launches Action Week plan in support of Chartwells employees

Grace Del Vecchio May 27, 2020

After DePaul announced in March that the university would be moving to remote classes for the remainder of Spring Quarter, students and community members formed the DePaul Community Accountability Alliance...

Fall quarter a ‘huge puzzle’ as DePaul plans for students’ return to campus

Fall quarter a ‘huge puzzle’ as DePaul plans for students’ return to campus

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor May 22, 2020

Social distancing from classmates in larger rooms, splitting classes into multiple rooms and “Zoom-ing in” from home — these are just a few of the ideas that top administrators are weighing for students’...

Allstate Arena will be one of two sites to host commencement ceremonies on Sunday. Many undergraduates receiving their diplomas will face the question of whether to go to graduate school and when. (Photo courtesy of Angie Linder)

DePaul plans virtual commencement for Class of 2020

Regina Bressanelli May 21, 2020

On March 27, DePaul announced it would cancel traditional in-person commencement ceremonies in favor of a “series of virtual ceremonies” to be held June 13.  DePaul’s leadership team in consultation...

DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul announces campus will reopen for fall quarter

Alayne Trinko, Focus Editor May 15, 2020

President A. Gabriel Esteban confirmed this morning in an email that the university is planning to open campus for limited in-person learning and reduced occupancy in on-campus student residences for fall...

DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul students sue university for partial tuition refund after COVID-19 shutdown

Ella Lee, Patsy Newitt, and Alayne Trinko May 14, 2020

Two DePaul students filed a class action lawsuit demanding partial tuition reimbursements due to the university-wide transition to remote education.  The suit claims that students are receiving a “lesser"...

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SGA demands protections for Chartwells workers in resolution

Grace Del Vecchio May 11, 2020

DePaul’s Student Government Association (SGA) released a resolution today that demands protections for Chartwells dinings workers contracted by DePaul.  The resolution was written by Kelly Garcia,...

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DePaul appoints 2 black women as new deans

Ella Lee and Alayne Trinko May 11, 2020

Two new deans, both African-American women, have been appointed to DePaul's administration. There are ten deans at DePaul in total, most of whom are white, for each of the university's ten colleges....

DePaul professors working remotely during pandemic see challenges

DePaul professors working remotely during pandemic see challenges

Hannah Mitchell, Multimedia Editor May 8, 2020

Working from home may seem like a vacation. You can roll out of bed five minutes before your day starts, kick your feet up in yesterday’s pajamas and work on your laptop while sipping some white wine....

U.S. Department of Education bolsters rights of accused with new, final Title IX guidelines

U.S. Department of Education bolsters rights of accused with new, final Title IX guidelines

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad May 7, 2020

After over two years and much speculation, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Wednesday new — and final — regulations on sexual misconduct in education. The changes, made to the Education...

Joe Keery in Stranger Things.

‘Stranger Things’ star will speak at DePaul’s virtual commencement ceremonies

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor May 7, 2020

Joe Keery, a star in Netflix's "Stranger Things" and a 2014 DePaul theatre alum, will participate in June's virtual commencement ceremonies, the university announced in an email Thursday morning. Each...

DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Administrators, faculty discuss options for fall quarter at DePaul Faculty Council meeting

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor May 7, 2020

DePaul will likely hold on-campus classes in the fall, but with a reduced physical footprint, Provost Salma Ghanem said during Wednesday’s Faculty Council meeting.  Though the university does not...

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