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DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

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Demonstrators protest against ICE raids march in downtown Chicago on June 10, 2025. One sign reads "Immigrants Make America Great" in reference to Trump's presidential slogan, "Make America Great Again."

‘I’m filled with anger and rage’: Protests unfold following surge in aggressive ICE arrests in Chicago, Los Angeles

Some Chicagoans reflect on recent arrests and hope for change.
Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief / June 13, 2025

Chants echoed through Federal Plaza and the surrounding downtown area on Tuesday as protesters marched in support of immigrant rights. One person’s sign read “Immigrants Make America Great,” challenging...

An festival goer raises the Puerto Rican flag at Sueños Festival on May 25, 2025, in Grant Park. Seven of the 22 artists performing on the main stage were Puerto Rican, representing nearly a third of the lineup.

With nearly a third of the setlist, Puerto Rican artists represent the ‘Land of Reggaeton’ at Sueños Music Festival 2025

Festival goers explain how Puerto Rican pride draws them to celebrate Latine music in Chicago.
Nupur Bosmiya and Laura Vázquez David / June 2, 2025

When Sueños Music Festival first came to Chicago it promised to be the reggaeton party of the city. Four years later, Puerto Rican artists still draw crowds to Sueños and reggaeton culture, sources said. Sueños...

Do Not Disturb (DND), a Latine boy band speaks to student media at Sueños on May 25. The band made their United States music festival debut later that day performing at the Toyota Music Den.

New Latine boy band aims to make L-Pop a global genre

Pharrell Williams and Lionfish Entertainment are betting on DND to lead the Latino-Pop movement. Do Not Disturb (DND) performed at Sueños for their US music festival debut on May 25.
Laura Vázquez David, Asst. Sports Editor / June 2, 2025

“We’re a refreshing fusion of different sounds and cultures,” said Emilio Villalobos, singer and dancer for DND, an emerging Latino boy band that is “ready to continue cultivating the L-pop movement.”  “We’ve...

Sofía Joseph con sus abuelos en su casa en el área de Chicago en 2005. Joseph nació en Chicago y sus abuelos son de Guanajuato, México. (Foto cortesía de Sofía Joseph).

OPINION: The ‘no sabo’ stereotype has followed me for years, I finally reckoned with it

I don’t speak Spanish and I’m still Latina Indian.
Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief / May 26, 2025

While looking for summer internships, a question I frequently paused at was “How many languages do you speak?” For most people, that isn’t a point of contention. But for me, it was a reminder of...

Chicago Peruvians share how Pope Leo XIV brings their native country to the world stage

Chicago Peruvians share how Pope Leo XIV brings their native country to the world stage

Peruvians in the city are excited for the new pope to continue efforts to help people in poverty and migrants all over the world.
Nupur Bosmiya, La DePaulia Managing Editor / May 20, 2025

On May 8, white smoke billowed out of St. Peter's Basilica and church bells rang to announce Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, who took the name Leo XIV. The 2025 papal election connected with...

Crowds head over to the stage at the Sueños music festival on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Grant Park. The festival brought more than 25 Reggaeton and Latin artists.

Sueños 2025 is here. Here’s everything you need to know going into the festival.

The Latine music festival promises a new experience with more stages, new collaborations and local talents.
Ethan Medel, Contributing Writer / May 17, 2025

Sueños returns to Grant Park for the fourth consecutive year next weekend May 24 and 25.  The festival made headlines last year after selling out tickets in five days, but also for its abrupt cancellation...

Student-made art pieces hang near the windows in the Latinx Cultural Center on April 23, 2025. Members of Movimiento Estudiantes de Solidaridad y Apoyo (MESA) would like to see a new center formed to assist undocumented students at DePaul University.

DePaul student organization faces challenges in effort to establish office for undocumented student support

Increased anti-immigration rhetoric raises concerns and inspires conversations about the need to open an office for undocumented students at the university.
Sofia Joseph and Alondra M. Castañeda / April 29, 2025

As concerns about ICE raids and deportations continue to grow among immigrant communities across the country, a Latine student organization said now is a crucial time to increase resources for DePaul’s...

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