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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

By Maya Oclassen

Forthcoming Climate Action Plan, context behind high emissions

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2024

Unlike colleges and universities, climate change does not take a spring break.  While DePaul students were likely catching up on sleep and preparing for one final quarter of classes before summer,...

A voter shows her "I voted" sign after casting her ballot in Chicago, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Illinois is one of five states holding presidential primaries as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump continue to lock up support around the country after becoming their parties' presumptive nominees. Voters are casting ballots Tuesday in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

A Chicago college student guide to the Illinois Primary: what you need to know

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief April 7, 2024

Illinois held its primary elections March 19, during which voters cast their ballots in key races across the state, ultimately determining which candidates will advance to the general election on Nov....

Staying protected: Student organizers offer free off-campus contraceptive delivery program

Staying protected: Student organizers offer free off-campus contraceptive delivery program

Delaunay Krauter, Contributing Writer March 3, 2024
Blue Demons, who are bound by DePaul’s policy on the distribution of birth control, have a harder time accessing condoms than most college students. 
Campaign contribution information pulled from Illinois State Board of Elections and Federal Election Commission. (Photo Courtesy/ Citadel)

Top DePaul trustee a big donor to Chicago mayoral candidate, national Republicans

Erin Gessert, Lina Gebhardt, and Fatima Hasan March 3, 2024
The chair of DePaul’s Board of Trustees contributed thousands of dollars to Paul Vallas the losing candidate for Chicago mayor
The entrance to the Student Center at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.

SGA votes to create a new Ad Hoc Committee focusing on member retention

Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor March 3, 2024

During the executive session of their general body meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) voted in favor of a resolution concerning member turnover and retention Feb. 28.  Since the spring...

A photo illustration of a Texas flag and barbed wire, superimposed over an image of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, A participant carries a sign outside of a "Take Our Border Back" rally, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Quemado, Texas and a photo of the Supreme Court inside of a silhouette of Texas. Photo of participant by (AP Photo/Eric Gay). Other images used under Creative Commons.

‘Big, awful game of political theater:’ Tensions continue to rise between Texas and Biden administration

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief February 25, 2024

The ongoing immigration battle between the Texas government andBiden administration has been characterized by Supreme Court cases, new congressional bills and thousands of miles of razor wire along the...

Demetrius Franklin stands in front of his Chicago public school Feb. 22, 2024.

Mayor Johnson backs decision to remove police from Chicago Public Schools

Xadarri Nevels, Contributing Writer February 25, 2024

Chicago Public Schools could see police officers removed from high school campuses as soon as next fall. Last month, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his support for the Chicago Board of Education's decision...

McGowan North listed as fourteenth highest emitting building per square foot in Chicago

McGowan North listed as fourteenth highest emitting building per square foot in Chicago

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor February 18, 2024

DePaul’s McGowan North is the fourteenth highest greenhouse gas emitting building per square foot in Chicago, city data shows.  Five other DePaul buildings – McGowan South, the Lincoln Park Student...

‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum rallies support and sparks concerns among developers

‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum rallies support and sparks concerns among developers

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief February 18, 2024
The consistent revenue from this tax raise would be used to create quality affordable housing and other services for Chicago’s 68,400 people experiencing homelessness.
Members of DePaul's student government association share roundtable updates during a meeting in Levan Hall on Feb. 7. Several new senators were confirmed at this meeting.

SGA elects new members to senate and cabinet

Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor February 18, 2024

During its Feb. 7 general body meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) appointed three new senators and internally elected a new Executive Vice President for Diversity and Equity.  Executive...

File - A temporary encampment sits outside the 19th District police station on Chicago’s North Side on Oct. 21, 2023. Police stations have been housing migrants as the government continues to find permanent solutions.

‘A perfect storm’: Migrants face legal barriers, paused services and a 60-day limit at shelters as the city’s budget rapidly dwindles

Delauney Krauter, Contributing Writer February 11, 2024
About 13,000 migrants are currently staying across Chicago’s 28 shelters, but the demand for more space has put pressure on city and state officials to find solutions.
A Chicago abortion rights rally on Oct. 8, 2022. Protests broke out throughout the country following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022.

Biden rolls out new reproductive guidelines on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

LiLi Jarvenpa, Interim Content Managing Editor February 11, 2024
Biden called for increased access to Federal Drug Administration-approved contraceptive medications.
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