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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

(From left) Robert Johnson, Brad Kessler, Kimberly Bowman, Karen Kane and Lisa Seigneur are candidates for the 18th District Police Council.

Meet the 18th District Police Council candidates: Contenders speak on their campaign platforms at police council forum

Jonah Weber, Asst. Multimedia Editor February 26, 2023

With the 2023 election right around the corner, a forum for the 18th District Police Council was held at DePaul’s Student Center on Feb. 22. This is the first time three candidates will be voted into...

Jennifer Finstrom thanks Leo students for attending the open mic.

Leo High School embraces DePaul partnership with poetry showcase

Rose O’Keeffe, Staff Writer February 26, 2023

Students from Titus Redmond’s English classes at Leo High School promoted love and self-expression at a poetry showcase in collaboration with Jennifer Finstrom’s mentoring youth in community writing...

Senior Paria Ghanderia was appointed as Student Government Association (SGA) College of Communication senator at last weeks SGA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23.

New SGA college of communication senator brings diverse perspective

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor February 26, 2023

Entering the room to thunderous applause from the Student Government Association (SGA) general body, it was clear to senior Paria Ghaderi that she had been appointed the new senator for the College of...

(From left) Aisha Edwards, Christina Rivers, Ami Gandhi, Tony Romanucci and Stephen Blandin spoke at the discussion panel, moderated by RJI Faculty Director Manoj Mate.

College of Law’s Racial Justice Initiative hosts inaugural event

Erik Uebelacker February 20, 2023

DePaul’s College of Law kicked off its Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) on Wednesday with a panel discussion on the state of racial justice in Illinois. RJI, which was officially announced and launched...

‘I’m not sure what would make them care:’ Students following protocol express anger, exhaustion over end of public health emergency

‘I’m not sure what would make them care:’ Students following protocol express anger, exhaustion over end of public health emergency

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief February 20, 2023

At age 11, Abby Hawkins was diagnosed with type one diabetes, an autoimmune disease characterized by the pancreas's inability to produce insulin. Not only was Hawkin's now required to inject herself with...

Avery Schoenhals, SGA executive vice president for facility operations encourages competition in SGA elections after running unopposed.

SGA expands voting requirements, encourages student turnout

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor February 20, 2023

In response to low voter turnout and student engagement in their elections, the Student Government Association (SGA) general body voted in favor of changing and expanding the current voting requirements...

Kiley Flowers lowers her blinds in her room at her apartment in Lincoln Park to take her daily nap. Flowers emphasized the importance of how enough sleep can positively or negatively affect her health.

Living with intention: Life as a student with Epilepsy

Madeline Ruhl, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

Kiley Flowers, a DePaul University senior, lives with epilepsy, a neurological disorder  characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures. She lives independently in the city and is able to lead a functional...

Brandon Eisenhut, DePaul Republicans treasurer, discusses the flyover at the Superbowl not being publicized enough to be acknowledge the women involved in the show.

Shift to conservatism makes voters prioritize values in local elections

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor February 20, 2023

Former President Donald Trump announced he will be running for the 2024 presidential campaign on Nov. 15, 2022. Trump’s divisive presidency has conservatives expecting the division of the Republican...

(From left) Michael Canning, Malik T. Murray and Kevin Keeley recently joined DePaul Universitys Board of Trustees.

DePaul welcomes new Board of Trustees members

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor February 20, 2023

DePaul announced the election of three new members to the Board of Trustees on Feb. 9. The new members include Kevin Keeley, Michael Canning and Malik Murray, who specialize in investment advising and...

Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow and DePaul alumna, is teaching an intersectionality course and plans to teach an Ida B. Wells course in the spring designed to talk about her life and legacy.

‘She’s made a difference’: Ashley Stone tackles topics of intersectionality, sociology at DePaul

Una Cleary, Focus Editor February 20, 2023

As a Bronzeville native and DePaul alumna, Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow, takes her work beyond the walls of the classroom and into the communities of her city. For Stone, Chicago...

U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramírez became the first Latina representating the Midwestern in U.S. Congress. Ramírez spoke on her struggles as a woman of color in politics at DePaul.

‘Women of color taking political power’: Four Illinois legislators speak with DePaul students about working in politics

Violet Smale, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

Four Illinois legislators spoke with DePaul students the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16 about the value of working in government as women of color.  Students filled a McGowan South lecture hall eager...

A group of people board a Chicago Transit Authority bus to be taken to a Salvation Army from Texas at Union Station in Chicago.

Little Village seeks to house migrants instead of Woodlawn

Olivia Zimmerman, Contributing Writer February 12, 2023

As the city continues to work to get 250 migrants housed in Woodlawn’s former Wadsworth Elementary School, the Little Village Community Council pushes to have migrants moved to its neighborhood at a...

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