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From left, former Student Government Association President Watfae Zayed, former security officer for DePaul Terrence Freeman and SJP media liaison Henna Ayesh listen to speakers at the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) press conference on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Lincoln Park. During the press conference, Freeman spoke about his removal from his security position at DePaul.

‘That’s not doing security to me’: Privately contracted security guard relocated off DePaul campus

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor September 16, 2024

When Terrance Freeman was hired as a privately contracted security officer on DePaul’s campus, he said he knew nothing about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. For him, the job was simply about...

Student body president Isabella Ali and vice president Samara Smith lead a meeting of the House of Student Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The meeting marked the first ever meeting of SGA under its new constitution.

Student Government Association inherits new structure, aims to focus on community and collaboration

Sadie Springer, SGA Beat Writer September 16, 2024

DePaul University's Student Government Association held their first general body meeting of the school year on Wednesday, Sept 11. SGA’s primary goals for this school year are expansion, professional...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

‘They’re eating the cats’: First and last debate sparks meme-worthy moments and important decisions for undecided voters

Lucia Preziosi and Lina Gebhardt September 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took to the debate stage Tuesday night to participate in the first, and perhaps only, debate ahead of the election. Donald Trump had his...

Lyft follows Uber with new pilot program to increase safety for drivers

Lyft follows Uber with new pilot program to increase safety for drivers

Sarah Hendry, Current Events Beat Writer September 16, 2024

Lyft became the second rideshare service to roll out a rider verification program in cities across America in an attempt to improve driver safety. In Chicago, the process began Sept. 5, 2024. Rider verification,...

Protestors at the Students for Justice in Palestine rally on Sept. 12, 2024, paint a tarp with pro-Palestinian messages in front of the Lincoln Park Student Center. The tarp and painting supplies were laid out for attendees to decorate after the press conference and march.

Photo Gallery: Students for Justice in Palestine hold press conference, rally for Gaza

Claire Tweedie and Will Robson September 16, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine hosted its first rally of the school year on Thursday, Sept. 12 in front of the Lincoln Park Student Center. The rally, which featured a press conference then march, continued...

Hunter Biden, right, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, arrive in federal court for jury selection for his trial on felony tax charges Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to nine charges in tax indictment to ‘spare’ his family

LiLi Jarvenpa, City News Editor September 16, 2024

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges on Thursday, Sept. 5 in a surprising move just before his criminal trial in Los Angeles was set to begin, stating he wanted to spare his family from...

Customers at Foxtrot Market and Cafe enjoy the weather on the outdoor patio on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Foxtrot reopened its first location in Chicago's Gold Coast months after abruptly closing all of its locations across the US.

Foxtrot reopens first store in Chicago’s Gold Coast months after sudden nationwide closure

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor September 15, 2024

Foxtrot reopened its first store on Thursday, Sept. 5 in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The reopening comes several months after Outfox Hospitality, then-parent company of the upscale corner store...

A sign hangs on the side of the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park, Chicago, on Aug. 25, 2024. The sign reads out new demonstration policies on campus.

DePaul has new protest and demonstration guidelines. Here’s what has changed

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor August 31, 2024

A leadership note was sent to the DePaul community on Aug. 8, updating the guidelines for demonstrations on campus. This policy change has been in the works since Summer 2023, and follows intense protests...

President Robert Manuel claps as faculy and staff are honored with the Spirit of DePaul award at during the Academic Convocation at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Lincoln Park on Aug. 29, 2024. In this past, Manuel's speeches have focused on DePaul's finances, but this year was centered on dialogue and the campus community.

Manuel acknowledges ‘devastating loss’ in the Middle East, emphasizes ‘dialogue’ in new academic year

LiLi Jarvenpa and Avery Schoenhals August 29, 2024

DePaul President Robert Manuel addressed faculty and staff members at the annual convocation on Thursday, Aug. 29. He called for dialogue and humanity in the university’s response to the ongoing humanitarian...

A father takes a photo of his daughter who poses with two American flags during the last day of the Democratic National Convention, on Aug. 22, 2024.

The power of likes: How influencers are #shaping campaign rhetoric

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2024

In today’s social media landscape, influencers often get a bad rap. The Democratic National Convention hoped to prove otherwise. From day one of the 2024 planning process to the rollout of the blue...

A DNC attendee takes a photo of the crowds at the United Center on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Crowds faced difficulty finding seating as the arena grew increasingly more full through the week.

Photo Gallery: Dems take Chicago for energetic conference

Quentin Blais and Lina Gebhardt August 24, 2024

Throughout the four nights of the Democratic National Convention, democratic leaders, pop-culture icons and 'everyday Americans' took the stage to convince America why they should vote for Vice President...

Protestors wave Palestinian flags as they approach Damen Station at Union Park in Chicago on Thursday, August 22, 2024, during the Coalition to March on the DNC.

Photo Gallery: Thousands of protestors march on the DNC, in support of Gaza

Alonso Vidal, Lina Gebhardt, and Jake Cox August 23, 2024

  Throughout the four-day Democratic National Convention, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets to demand an end to military aid to Israel. On Monday, Aug. 19, there were...

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