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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

Big East Tournament: No. 1 Seton Hall dispatches of No. 4 St. John’s to earn Big East finals berth

Ben Gartland March 10, 2015

After top-seeded Seton Hall defeated No. 4 St. John’s in the Big East semifinals, Seton Hall head coach Tony Bozzella talked about how the level of communication he has with his players is like a marriage. “It’s...

Spring break shake-up

Spring break shake-up

Kirsten Onsgard March 8, 2015

DePaul might not offer its students a long spring break, but that does not mean it has to be boring. Whether you want to recharge, relax or remind yourself of summertime, you can take advantage of the...

A call for civic change: Chicagos referendum proposal for election funding reform

A call for civic change: Chicago’s referendum proposal for election funding reform

Kevin Gross March 8, 2015

Last week The DePaulia touched upon the topic of elected school boards, one of the many referendum issues that Chicago’s citizens voted “yes” during the recent mayoral election. Another of the referendum...

Big East Tournament: No. 1 Seton Hall flies by No. 8 Marquette 77-51

Ben Gartland March 8, 2015

Whether it was unfamiliarity with the court for top-seeded Seton Hall, poor shooting or a spirited effort from eighth-seeded Marquette, the first half looked like Marquette might be able to stay close...

Incumbent Rahm Emanuel at his election night party Feb. 24. (Vanessa Bell / The DePaulia)

Chicago showdown: Rahm Emanuel’s runoff against Jesus “Chuy” Garcia

Brenden Moore and Megan Deppen March 1, 2015

The 2015 Chicago mayoral election ended with incumbent Rahm Emanuel not receiving more than 50% of the vote, resulting in a runoff against Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Mayor Rahm Emanuel will face Cook...

Analysis: Rahm Emanuel, allies cannot hide behind money

Analysis: Rahm Emanuel, allies cannot hide behind money

Brenden Moore March 1, 2015

Last week, Chicago voted, and last week Chicago sent a message. While Mayor Rahm Emanuel came in first place against four challengers in his bid for re-election, he failed to secure the 50 percent...

Some analysts believe an elected school board would reduce the infuence that Mayor Rahm Emanuel (center) has over bureaucrats such as former Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard (left), or Chicago Board of Education president David Vitale. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

A call for civic change: Chicago’s referendum for elected school board

Kevin Gross March 1, 2015

Although Chicago will not know who its future mayor will be until April’s runoff election, voters were unambiguous in their approval for multiple referendum issues. Among the issues placed on referendum...

Kramer proud of campaign despite loss in 43rd Ward

Kramer proud of campaign despite loss in 43rd Ward

Luisa Fuentes February 25, 2015

In a heated race for the Alderman seat in Lincoln Park's 43rd Ward, first-time candidate Jennifer “Jen” Kramer couldn't get enough votes to bring her to a potential runoff. At her election night party,...

Garcias grassroots efforts gain enough votes for mayoral runoff

Garcia’s grassroots efforts gain enough votes for mayoral runoff

Megan Deppen February 25, 2015

A diverse crowd hailed the grassroots effort that they said helped Garcia rein in 33.9 percent of the vote for a runoff against incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel Tuesday night in Chicago's mayoral election. The...

Ald. Michele Smith speaks during a debate held at DePaul Student Center. (Megan Deppen / The DePaulia)

Ald. Smith, Vickrey head to runoff in 43rd Ward

Rachel Hinton and Colin Sallee February 25, 2015

After taking an early lead, Ald. Michele Smith of the 43rd Ward faces a runoff in April after receiving roughly 42 percent of the vote in a tight race. Her opponent, Caroline Vickrey, received roughly...

Mayor Emanuel unable to capture majority, faces runoff

Mayor Emanuel unable to capture majority, faces runoff

Brenden Moore February 24, 2015

  Mayor Rahm Emanuel is headed to an April 7 runoff with Cook County Commissioner Chuy Garcia after failing to get the 50 percent plus one needed to win tonight. With most precincts reporting,...

LIVE BLOG: Chicago Election 2015

LIVE BLOG: Chicago Election 2015

DePaulia Staff February 24, 2015

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