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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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President-elect Robert Manuel speaks to student media during a press conference in May.

Census results cause cuts, need for budget re-assessment

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor October 13, 2022

Due to a lower enrollment rate than anticipated by DePaul’s Joint Council, the university will be experiencing facility maintenance halts and potential "salary adjustments," and other budgetary re-assessments...

Lim has not yet returned to the encampment to apologize to the residents. But, she has sent someone she works with to give the residents food.

DePaul student apologizes for homeless publicity stunt

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor October 9, 2022

Sarah Lim, a 17-year-old DePaul freshman, expressed some regret for her homeless publicity stunt last week.  In a one-on-one interview with The DePaulia, Lim described her actions as inappropriate. “After...

DePaul Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy said DePaul needs to do more to become a top-tier destination for student athletes coming out of high school.

AD Peevy demonstrates athletics’ importance to Faculty Council, urges support

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor October 9, 2022

DePaul Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy paid a visit to Faculty Council at the group’s meeting on Wednesday to discuss the importance of athletics at the university. Peevy gave a presentation and spoke...

A student works on their homework while working a front desk job at the Division of Student Affairs in the Loop campus.

Can school always be a full-time job?

Zach Elliott, Contributing Writer October 9, 2022

College students value many things, whether it is grades, money or time; however, for employed students, all are important, but none are guaranteed. Working while enrolled in college places restrictions...

DePaul’s Career Center offers guidance for students on how to land an internship or job either during or after college. The Career Center also looks over resumes and cover letters.

Alumni encourage using university resources to be prepared for post-grad life

Jonathan Rosenblum, Contributing Writer October 9, 2022

Evan Peters, DePaul alumnus who graduated in the spring of 2022 with a degree in film and television, said he wasn’t prepared enough for post-grad life.  “I wish I had a better plan,” Peters...

Kevin Holechko, Student Government Association (SGA) president and senior, said SGA engagement helps more students have their voices heard and be advocated for.

SGA announces open positions for election, urges student involvement

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief October 9, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) announced available positions for this school year’s general board at their meeting on Oct. 6, along with the campaign schedules and requirements. The 10 positions...

Susan Hadam Schoenholz and David A. Schoenholz gave a $2 million gift to establish the Susan Hadam and David A. Schoenholz Endowed Scholarship in Nursing.

DePaul unveils new nursing scholarship funded by $2 million gift

Erik Uebelacker October 9, 2022

Alumna Susan Hadam Schoenholz and her husband David A. Schoenholz announced a $2 million gift to DePaul last week to support scholarships for School of Nursing students. The couple’s legacy gift through...

Early winter break return upsets DePaul community

Early winter break return upsets DePaul community

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor October 9, 2022

Many students don’t assume their New Year’s Day activities will consist of either a plane ride or a road trip, but this year it will be an unfortunate reality for many DePaul students. The winter...

College of Education Dean Paul Zionts discusses his professional years in higher education. Zionts said he has been a dean for much longer than anticipated and is ready to step down.

Help wanted: College of Education Dean steps down making four colleges dean-less

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief October 2, 2022

College of Education (COE) Dean Paul Zionts announced on Sept. 23 that he will be stepping down from his position on Dec. 31. His decision to leave the role makes the COE the fourth DePaul college in search...

Sister Helen Prejean, an anti-death penalty activist and Catholic nun, said her work began when she became pen pals with an incarcerated man named Patrick Sonnier.

Anti-death penalty nun presented with St. Vincent de Paul award

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor October 2, 2022

At 43 years old, Sister Helen Prejean wrote letters to Patrick Sonnier, the incarcerated killer of two teenagers who was sentenced to die via electric chair at Louisiana’s Angola State Prison.  After...

Students and BCC staff fellowship in the Black Cultural Center in the O’Connell Building, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.

BCC Cookout event gives Black students community

Asia Thomas, Contributing Writer October 2, 2022

By name alone, the word “cookout” evokes a picture of good food, music, and celebrations with the community. DePaul’s Black Cultural Center (BCC) delivered all that and more with their final Welcome...

Health Summit participants brainstorm about faculty and student research that could benefit the health services the university offers.

DePaul Health considers using neuroanatomist’s brain trauma research

Erin Henze, Assistant Photo Editor October 2, 2022

The original version of this article was published with an incorrect headline, suggesting the event was sponsored not by DePaul Health, a faculty council committee, but by University Health Services. It...

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