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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

Research technician Carissa Dressel isolates cells in a laboratory experiment in DePaul’s McGowan North Building on Friday, April 19, 2024. Professor Margaret Bell supervises students who are researching the effects of forever chemicals like PCBs and PFAS in the brain.

Biden Administration to mandate limitation of ‘forever chemicals’

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 21, 2024

Most people in the United States have PFAS chemicals in their blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That includes Chicagoans who get their water from Lake Michigan.  To address this...

Mara Logan

Chicago sues fossil fuel industry over climate change

Xadarri Nevels and Lucia Preziosi April 21, 2024

As Chicago prepares for a summer that may bring the hottest temperatures recorded in the city’s history, it joins a growing list of cities and states seeking financial compensation from the fossil fuel...

Richard Wallace, founder and director of Equity and Transformation, poses for a portrait at the Westside Justice Center, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents

Matt Brown, Associated Press April 21, 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 was a blow to residents of the majority-Black neighborhood it served, symbolizing a city indifferent to their interests So when the...

This photo taken, April 13, 2024, shows a row of historic buildings on Sheffield Avenue that will be torn down to make way for the new athletics facility. Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy said DePaul is committing to historic preservation on other parts of campus.

DePaul athletics modifies plans for new practice facility

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 14, 2024

DePaul Athletics will modify its plans for DePaul’s new basketball practice facility, according to an email from Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy.  News of the updates emerged...

By Maya Oclassen

United DePaul organizes graduate students, student employees and adjunct faculty in unionization efforts

Lucia Preziosi, News Editor April 14, 2024

John Gould, a DePaul Ph.D. philosophy student, teaches four classes a year in his department while being required to be enrolled in two seminar classes per quarter. Making a salary of about $25,000...

The SGA elected members talk with one another at their meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This was during a brief break as they wrapped up their executive discussion.

DePaul SGA approves new constitution

Grace Logan and Rose O'Keeffe April 14, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously approved a new constitution and student government code at their April 10 general body meeting. These documents will transform SGA’s current senate-based...

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, News Editor 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, SGA Beat Writer 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...

Everything you need to know to vote in the Illinois Primary

Everything you need to know to vote in the Illinois Primary

Jake Cox, Online Managing Editor March 3, 2024

Believe it or not, it’s already time for another election here in Chicago. The Illinois primary election will be held March 19, and early voting has already begun. Whether you’re from the city or moved...

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