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DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

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Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Jacqueline Lazu and criminology professor Xavier Perez teach an Inside-Out class at Cook County jail in the spring of 2022.

DePaul’s ‘Inside-Out’ program looks to offer certificate programs in the near future

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor / March 6, 2023

In 2004, 38-year-old Tony Pizarro was wrongfully incarcerated at Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois for a crime he did not commit.  During his time at Stateville, Pizarro enrolled in college...

College of Education Dean Mojdeh Bayat spoke at the Student Government Assocation meeting on March 2 to discuss what she can do for the student body and answered student representative's questions.

College of Education Dean teaches lessons on breaking barriers, building trust at SGA meeting

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief / March 6, 2023

Continuing the series of guest visits by administration at the Student Government Association (SGA) general body meetings after President Rob L. Manuel and Chief of Staff Arbin Smith, College of Education...

Faculty Council President Sonia Soltero speaks to council members in attendance at a meeting last year.

Committee updates Faculty Council on anticipated budget gap: Team is ‘losing sleep’ to mend budget without impact to faculty and staff

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor / March 6, 2023

At almost every Faculty Council meeting this academic year, one topic has dominated discussion more than any other: DePaul’s budget. Due to declining enrollment, cashflow obstacles caused by the pandemic,...

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally for student debt relief outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Tuesday, Feb. 28, as the court hears arguments over the plan.

The future of student loan debt forgiveness is in SCOTUS’ hands

Rose O’Keeffe, Staff Writer / March 5, 2023

There are over 40 million people with student loan debt in America who owe an average of $29,719 each, according to Emma Kerr and Sarah Wood of the U.S. News and World Report.  Rachel Perales, a sophomore...

DePaul’s Public safety department offers 24/7 safety services to students – but only when they are on campus.

DePaul Public Safety aims to protect students, campus

Olivia Zimmerman, Staff Writer / March 5, 2023

DePaul is the largest catholic university in the U.S. and had a 2021 enrollment of over 21,000 students spread over two campuses. While the university opened in 1898, DePaul’s Security Department was...

A bus at DePaul's Lincoln Park campus awaits a load of students to shuttle to the Loop.

Law students push for shuttle bus to stop at Union Station

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor / March 5, 2023

A typical weekday night at the College of Law can look a lot like a kindergarten class being let out at the end of the school day, according to Haley Pennington, the Student Government Association (SGA)...

Still running, still hiding and still fighting: Despite continued school shootings, protocols remain unchanged

Still running, still hiding and still fighting: Despite continued school shootings, protocols remain unchanged

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor / February 26, 2023

About 10 years ago, DePaul adopted the active shooter safety protocol — run, hide, fight. In 2013, the university changed its emergency operations plan to align with the guidelines released by the...

Voting for local races ends on Feb. 28. The Lincoln Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library is the closest voting location to the DePaul Lincoln Park campus.

A guide to last-minute voting in Chicago

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor / February 26, 2023

The Chicago consolidated election is upon us. Tuesday is voters' last chance to do their civic duty and cast a ballot. Here is a comprehensive guide to voting in Chicago.  How do I register to vote?  Same-day...

(From left) Robert Johnson, Brad Kessler, Kimberly Bowman, Karen Kane and Lisa Seigneur are candidates for the 18th District Police Council.

Meet the 18th District Police Council candidates: Contenders speak on their campaign platforms at police council forum

Jonah Weber, Asst. Multimedia Editor / February 26, 2023

With the 2023 election right around the corner, a forum for the 18th District Police Council was held at DePaul’s Student Center on Feb. 22. This is the first time three candidates will be voted into...

Jennifer Finstrom thanks Leo students for attending the open mic.

Leo High School embraces DePaul partnership with poetry showcase

Rose O’Keeffe, Staff Writer / February 26, 2023

Students from Titus Redmond’s English classes at Leo High School promoted love and self-expression at a poetry showcase in collaboration with Jennifer Finstrom’s mentoring youth in community writing...

Senior Paria Ghanderia was appointed as Student Government Association (SGA) College of Communication senator at last week's SGA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23.

New SGA college of communication senator brings diverse perspective

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief / February 26, 2023

Entering the room to thunderous applause from the Student Government Association (SGA) general body, it was clear to senior Paria Ghaderi that she had been appointed the new senator for the College of...

(From left) Aisha Edwards, Christina Rivers, Ami Gandhi, Tony Romanucci and Stephen Blandin spoke at the discussion panel, moderated by RJI Faculty Director Manoj Mate.

College of Law’s Racial Justice Initiative hosts inaugural event

Erik Uebelacker / February 20, 2023

DePaul’s College of Law kicked off its Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) on Wednesday with a panel discussion on the state of racial justice in Illinois. RJI, which was officially announced and launched...

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