DePaul event highlights lasting impacts of Illinois’ death penalty abolition
Sister Helen Prejean and former Gov. Pat Quinn discuss the legacy of abolition — and why the fight isn’t over.
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Vincentian Service Day to connect people and support Chicago communities
On May 2, DePaul will provide community-based service in Chicago's neighborhoods.
Student reproductive justice group starts YouTube channel for sex education and promotion
The group, previously known as Planned Parenthood Generation Action, is also seeking student organization status.
Demon Dogs: ‘A hard habit to break’
The iconic hot dog stand under the Fullerton “L” stop has been closed for more than two decades, but many still reminisce about it.
SGA elections next week, still open to write-in candidates
Plus, chief of staff Tinbit Dogisso steps in after the vice president’s April 8 resignation.
DePaul’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence celebrates 10th anniversary
A political analyst, state government reporter and a former DePaul professor were honored with awards from the center.
Many think cannabis is safer than other drugs, but it’s more complicated than that
Marketing pushes the idea that weed is ‘fun and safe,’ downplaying potential dangers.
DePaul adopts same AI-assisted gun detection software as the CTA
Spurred by Brown University mass shooting, DePaul installed “ZeroEyes” software on some of its cameras over spring break.
DePaul’s cannabis studies minor draws students toward emerging industry
The interdisciplinary program blends social justice, research and career pathways as interest grows.
Pot on Campus: A trip to the ‘smoker steps’ reveals attitudes about weed at DePaul
Despite zero-tolerance federal policy, students discuss how cannabis affects the campus environment.
DePaul students examine ‘Capital R Resistance’ and the impact of authoritarianism
During a student-led conference, participants envisioned new ways of bringing about social change.
Gas prices up as Iran war continues, but DePaul students are more concerned about ‘horrors of war’
The Iran war began in late February, and despite threats to the U.S. economy, students are focusing on the thousands of deaths overseas.