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Voter turnout is often low in the 18-to 29-year-old age group. Because politicians respond to their voting constituencies, low voter turnout in this age group can greatly shift political agendas away from student concerns, such as the high price of tuition and interest on student loans. (Mark Duncan | AP)

Poll: Did you vote in the April 7 runoff election?

Mariah Woelfel and Kathryn Eardley April 7, 2015

Do you plan to vote in the runoff election? yes no Poll Make

The Jackson Red Line ‘L’ stop (pictured above) is a key arrival and departure point for DePaul students and faculty at the university’s Loop Campus. According to an NBC 5 investigation earlier this year, the station recorded the most thefts of any platform in the system. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

CTA ‘L’ sees highest ridership in 50 years, yet budget cuts loom

Danielle Church April 5, 2015

More than 238 million people rode the ‘L’ in 2014, the highest number in over 50 years. Yet it is also a number that could be affected dramatically with Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent proposal to...

43rd Ward election results

•  Michele Smith - 41.7 percent (red)
•  Caroline Vickrey - 35.8 (blue)
•  Jen Kramer - 16.7 
•  Jerry Quandt - 5.9

*Outlined precincts indicate where candidate won more than 50 percent of vote

Finish line near in heated 43rd Ward runoff

Brenden Moore April 5, 2015

The runoff campaign for mayor and 18 seats on the city council is near the end as voters go to the polls this Tuesday. In the 43rd Ward, this will mean the end of a bitter and personal campaign between...

Palestinian activist Rasmea Odeh gets prison sentence for lying on immigration papers

Megan Deppen March 21, 2015

Rasmea Odeh, the woman at the center of debates between Palestinian and Israeli activists at DePaul, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for lying on her immigration papers about her 1969 criminal...

Despite Rauner’s grant freeze, Bikes N' Roses' hopes not slashed

Despite Rauner’s grant freeze, Bikes N’ Roses’ hopes not slashed

Brenden Moore March 18, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='10420'] Bikes N' Roses tries to get by despite $276,000 state grant being frozen It is just past 3:30 on a Monday afternoon. Students are just getting out of school, the evening...

The 43rd Ward aldermanic debate between incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and challenger Caroline Vickrey was held at the Steppenwolf Theater on Monday. (Brenden Moore / The DePaulia)

Michele Smith, Caroline Vickrey debate in 43rd Ward race

Brenden Moore March 17, 2015

The gloves came off in the race for 43rd Ward alderman as incumbent Ald. Michele Smith accused challenger Caroline Vickrey of not paying her “fair share” of property taxes on her home as the two...

Ald. Michele Smith, Jerry Quandt ‘partner together’ despite past differences

Ald. Michele Smith, Jerry Quandt ‘partner together’ despite past differences

Brenden Moore March 8, 2015

A slew of endorsements are adding new dynamics to the race for 43rd Ward alderman as the runoff campaign between incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and challenger Caroline Vickrey heats up. Smith received...

For the Neighborhood Housing Services’ 40th anniversary, students wrote what they want to see change in their communities in the next 40 years. The event was organized by students competing in the naional Bateman Case Study Competition. (Megan Deppen / The DePaulia)

Competing for the community: DePaul students partner with Neighborhood Housing Services for national competition

Megan Deppen March 1, 2015

Graduating seniors are handed not only a diploma, but also the responsibility of finding employment, paying off student loans and building credit.  It’s an overwhelming feeling and tends to contribute...

Analysis: Rahm Emanuel, allies cannot hide behind money

Analysis: Rahm Emanuel, allies cannot hide behind money

Brenden Moore March 1, 2015

Last week, Chicago voted, and last week Chicago sent a message. While Mayor Rahm Emanuel came in first place against four challengers in his bid for re-election, he failed to secure the 50 percent...

Kramer proud of campaign despite loss in 43rd Ward

Kramer proud of campaign despite loss in 43rd Ward

Luisa Fuentes February 25, 2015

In a heated race for the Alderman seat in Lincoln Park's 43rd Ward, first-time candidate Jennifer “Jen” Kramer couldn't get enough votes to bring her to a potential runoff. At her election night party,...

Garcia's grassroots efforts gain enough votes for mayoral runoff

Garcia’s grassroots efforts gain enough votes for mayoral runoff

Megan Deppen February 25, 2015

A diverse crowd hailed the grassroots effort that they said helped Garcia rein in 33.9 percent of the vote for a runoff against incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel Tuesday night in Chicago's mayoral election. The...

Ald. Michele Smith speaks during a debate held at DePaul Student Center. (Megan Deppen / The DePaulia)

Ald. Smith, Vickrey head to runoff in 43rd Ward

Rachel Hinton and Colin Sallee February 24, 2015

After taking an early lead, Ald. Michele Smith of the 43rd Ward faces a runoff in April after receiving roughly 42 percent of the vote in a tight race. Her opponent, Caroline Vickrey, received roughly...

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