The funding model for local news is changing; The DePaulia & La DePaulia relies on reader donations more than ever to keep delivering the journalism our community deserves. Every dollar you give—big or small—helps us do this work.

Student journalism is more than just a training ground for future reporters — it’s a vital part of holding power to account, documenting history as it unfolds and in the Vincentian spirit, upholding the dignity of all people, by telling their stories. At a time when misinformation spreads faster than the truth, independent reporting matters. It matters when we’re covering breaking news on campus, when we’re asking tough questions of university leaders, and when we’re bringing stories to light that would otherwise go unheard.

The stories we tell at The DePaulia are about more than headlines. Whether we’re covering protests, elections or student achievements, we strive to be the voice that keeps our campus informed and engaged. 

Since last year’s Blue Demon Challenge, your support has helped us:

• Compensate student journalists for their reporting and photography.
• Invest in new equipment to enhance our photo and video coverage.
• Hire more staff, allowing us to tell more stories in more formats.
• Continue printing while other student newspapers go online-only.

But beyond these newsroom investments, your donations have directly made ambitious, on-the-ground reporting possible. Because of you, our student journalists have covered:

These aren’t just stories. They are hands-on learning experiences that shape the next generation of journalists. They ensure The DePaulia & La DePaulia remain an essential source of news for all Blue Demons. 

We know you have many choices for your donations this year, and we hope you’ll choose to support The DePaulia. Your gift directly funds the journalism that keeps our community informed, engaged, and connected.