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Scammers are sneaking into DePaul student group chats

Scammers are sneaking into DePaul student group chats

Connor Upshaw, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

DePaul’s many organizations and resident halls have been using Microsoft’s GroupMe to communicate with students and residents alike. From events to maintenance requests, students use the messaging...

File- Pro-Israel protestors line the street on May 5 in response to DePaul's ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment. Tensions have been raised on campus around the ongoing crisis in the Middle East since last spring. On Nov. 6, two Jewish students were assaulted for wearing pro-Israel attire.

Jewish students victims of hate crime on DePaul campus

The DePaulia Management Team November 7, 2024

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the incident’s classification as a hate crime. Two Jewish DePaul students were punched and pushed in front of the Student Center on Lincoln...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump is pictured at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump triumphs: Former president set to take back the White House

The DePaulia Management Team November 6, 2024

In a neck-to-neck race for the White House, former President Donald Trump has regained the presidency, which The Associated Press called after Trump won the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Trump...

A voting touchscreen sits inside a poll booth at the voting Supersite located at 191 N. Clark Street on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Voters can use the touchscreen to choose a ballot option in 12 different languages.

Should classes be cancelled on Election Day?

Jake Cox, Sofia Joseph, and Lindsay Freiberger November 5, 2024

As the election season comes to a close, students reflect on whether DePaul should cancel classes on Election Day to allow students every opportunity to cast their ballot.  Currently, Chicago Public...

Left: Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign event at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Right: Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Lee's Family Forum, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Live Updates: Harris and Trump face off in a race too close to call

The DePaulia Staff November 5, 2024

One of the closest election cycles in modern history closes tonight. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a dead heat going into polls closing. Here is a recap of what...

Chicago Votes worker Toussaint Daniels informs an eventgoer at Malcolm X College's TRS summit on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Daniels has worked with Chicago Votes since he was in prison.

From prison to polls: How Chicago Votes and other organizations push for incarcerated civic engagement

Jeremy Battle, Asst. Photo Editor November 4, 2024

While often overlooked in voting efforts, members of the incarcerated community are looking to rehabilitate and engage with their civic duties amid an eventful election season.  Stories were traded...

Crowd members talk amongst themselves during the SGA meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in McGowan South. SGA fall election began Friday, Oct. 25, which will determine positions in the house of representatives

SGA fall election is underway, voting ends Oct. 30 at midnight

Sadie Springer, SGA Beat Writer October 28, 2024

Each candidate running was contacted for their input. Only four candidates replied for comment.  The DePaul Student Government Association fall election began Friday, Oct. 25, which will determine...

International students feel concern over economy and immigration this presidential election

International students feel concern over economy and immigration this presidential election

Nupur Bosmiya, La DePaulia Managing Editor October 28, 2024

As eligible and registered voters fill out their early ballots and gear up to hit the voting booths on election day, international students watch from the sidelines, hoping that their political views will...

Carlene Smelser holds up a voting sticker while working as one of Chicago's early voting officials at the Loop Supersite location on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Supersite is one of 52 locations across the city where early voters can cast their ballots.

Chicago set to break record for highest turnout of bilingual election judges

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor October 28, 2024

Voters have begun casting their ballots in the 2024 presidential election, but behind the ballot box, successful elections rely on more than voter turnout. Significant coordination is required from election...

A voter brings their completed ballot for the City of Chicago to the ballot casting station at the election Supersite at 191 North Clark on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The steady stream of voters highlights the importance of every single ballot.

Chicago voters gear up for the 2024 election: Early voting and dodging misinformation

LiLi Jarvenpa, Interim Content Managing Editor October 28, 2024

Voters across Chicago will line up to fill out their ballots on Nov. 5, 2024 in the presidential election. For many, voting is a chance to participate in local and national politics and elect representatives...

From right, DePaul professors Scott Hibbard, Molly Andolina and Joe Mello watch as professor Wayne Steger explains various polls in a panel held by the political science department on Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, in the Levan Center. The panel aimed to inform students about issues and debates surrounding the election.

Political science panels aim to inform DePaul community ahead of election

Sarah Hendry, Current Events Beat Writer October 28, 2024

The DePaul University political science department is trying to reach out to students ahead of the upcoming election through a series of discussion panels.  In the first of three planned panel events,...

Lucas Godwin casts their ballot on the first day of early voting for the 2024 Presidential General Election, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Chicago.

Ballot highlights: IVF, taxes and election interference

LiLi Jarvenpa, Interim Content Managing Editor October 28, 2024

Voters in Illinois will be able to answer three advisory questions on the 2024 election ballot addressing reproductive health, Illinois’ tax structure and election interference penalties. The ballot...

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