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The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

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Chicago mayoral grant to expand local food options

Chicago mayoral grant to expand local food options

Joey Stephens, Contributing Writer • February 12, 2023

After many restaurants and grocery stores close, food still needs to find its way to the dinner table.  “People knew restaurants were essential before the pandemic [because] ... food is essential,”...

illinois 4th District Representative Jesús “Chuy” García speaking at the Chicago Temple during the Women’s Mayoral Forum.

Some Latino voters question Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s ability to build coalition across communities

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2023

Lenin M. Plaza, a political science DePaul alum, was 15 years old when his interest for politics was sparked. He volunteered for U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’ s campaign in 2015. As a former DACA...

Following the death of Tyre Nichols, Gloria Pinex, mother of Darius Pinex, a man who was killed by Chicago police officers in 2011, spoke at a press conference outside of the Chicago Police Headquarters on Feb. 1 to protest against police brutality.

‘We are not afraid’: Chicagoans protest police killing of Tyre Nichols

Samantha Moilanen and Una Cleary • February 5, 2023

About 100 protestors crowded the streets of Chicago’s downtown Federal Plaza, Monday, Jan. 30, in light of the recent death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. Memphis police...

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners listen to concerns raised by residents.

‘We tell them what we want, and they tell us what we’re going to get:’ Residents feel excluded in Chicago Park District’s engagement process over where to host mega festivals

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2023

With only two minutes on the clock, several West Side residents stepped up to the mic and spoke at a Chicago Park District public meeting on Wednesday at Fosco Park. Many of them expressed to the Board...

Millennium Park is known for its surplus of tourist attractions. In the winter months, Chicagians can enjoy the views of the city while ice skating next to the Bean in the McCormick Tribune Plaza.

DePaul celebrates 125th anniversary with skating event

Fatima Hasan, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2023

As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, DePaul organized free ice-skating sessions for community members and students at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25, 2023.  The event had four sessions — 11...

State Rep. Kam Buckner speaks to the crowd during the People's Unity Forum. Buckner's campaign focuses on affordable housing.

‘For all the people, for all of Chicago’: People’s Unity Forum focuses on violence prevention, housing, public safety for upcoming election

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief • January 30, 2023

Hundreds of people held up green flags as Marketta Sims, a grassroots leader from the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, recounted her experience with homelessness. “When people often think of people...

Buildings in the Loop and throughout the city were lit up blue and red to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of DePaul University.

DePaul, city celebrates 125th anniversary

Olivia Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 30, 2023

The DePaul Division of Mission and Ministry (DMM) celebrated Foundation Day, Wednesday, Jan. 25 in the Lincoln Park Campus’ Student Center. From 2 p.m to 4 p.m., students stopped by, grabbed a slice...

President Robert L. Manuel spoke about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training, the state of the university and what he hopes to accomplish going forward.

“Items need to be fixed, not addressed”: Design DePaul event promises change, community hopes cautiously

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor • January 30, 2023

Over the past several months, President Robert L. Manuel has been sitting down with those in the DePaul community. At coffee meetings or in passing on the street, many members raised concerns to Manuel....

Student attendance rates are being affected by unpredictable CTA wait times.

DePaul students, faculty implement lenient attendance policies due to CTA wait times

Zoe Mateja, Contributing Writer • January 30, 2023

Sometimes DePaul senior Nathalie Hoste feels like she can leave her house with plenty of time to get to campus, but that extra time can often be taken up by the frequent issues with Chicago’s transit...

Lightfoot is polling behind opponents Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Paul Vallas, according to polls by M3 Strategies and Crain's Chicago Business.

Lightfoot faces uphill battle in reelection campaign

Erik Uebelacker • January 30, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has a steep hill to climb if she hopes to win re-election this February. Lightfoot became the first Black woman and the first openly gay elected mayor of Chicago with her 2019...

Kaylyn Ahn, Northwestern University sophomore, testified in front of the House and Senate judiciary committee.

Bill to protect sexual assault survivors from victim blaming passes unanimously: NU student tells her experience reporting sexual assault in Ill.

Molly Tinkey, Contributing Writer • January 23, 2023

​​This story contains mentions of rape, sexual assault and drugs.  Northwestern student Kaylyn Ahn was tempted to turn back, pretend nothing happened and continue to live the way they had been...

A mound of sulfur located along the Calumet river.

‘I don’t think [we] deserve to live like this’: For South Side residents, the fight for environmental justice is far from over

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor • January 23, 2023

Between the South Side of Chicago and Gary, Indiana, lies one of the most polluted waterways in the United States, the Calumet River. The 8-mile stretch of river is home to industries like metal manufacturing,...

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