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Illinois Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks at a press conference during a Day of Love and Resistance in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Protestors gathered at the Little Village Arch to distribute signs that educate people about their rights.

‘These kids have dreams too’: Chicago educators resist fear, despite ICE concerns

Immigrant communities in Chicago are facing fear and uncertainty as President Trump’s administration ramps up mass deportations across the nation. At the end of January, the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Students at James Farmer Jr Elementary school participate in celebratory Black History Month activities. These have included schoolwide presentations on Black history and students dressing as historical figures for a schoolwide “wax museum.”

Amid attacks on DEI, the importance of Black history emphasized in classrooms

Aaliyah McFadden, Contributing Writer February 26, 2025

Educators in Chicago are considering what it means to celebrate Black History Month as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity, equality and inclusion. Last month, the White House released...

The Bean Cafe, sits closed on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in the Schmitt Academic Center on Lincoln Park Campus. The cafe's food safety license was suspended on Feb. 20, for posing a risk of foodborne illness.

‘The Bean’ has partially reopened, following shutdown

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor February 24, 2025

Feb. 25 update:  The Bean has now reopened to served packaged food according to Kristin Claes Mathews, senior director of strategic communications at university communications. "Requirements put forth...

Attendees gather on the dance floor at the Black Student Union Gala on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. This year’s gala welcomed not only DePaul students but also Black students from surrounding universities, fostering a sense of unity and shared experiences across campuses.

DePaul Black Student Union Hosts Annual Gala Celebrating Black History and Culture

Karidja Monjolo, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

The energy at DePaul’s Black Student Union Gala soared as DJ Young Scotty took the stage enhancing the dance floor experience. Students filled the space, moving to a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat...

Abigail Adan, left, and Anna Gelfius participate in the Creating Connections event at the Student Center on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Adan and Gelfius helped coordinate the event along with Tyler Wurst, Director of the Office of Health, Promotion, and Wellness.

Political news overload is hard on student mental health

Linnea Cheng, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

“Garbage.” “Desensitized.” “It’s like getting slapped in the face over and over, until you just don’t feel it anymore.” These are ways that some DePaul students are describing...

Jazib Waqar Raza listens during a Student Government Association general body meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in McGowan South. SGA’s “speaker series” of inviting administration to talk at general body meetings is a way they are trying to promote conversation.

Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Goldsberry visits SGA on her journey to gauge student needs

Sadie Springer, Asst. News Editor February 24, 2025

DePaul’s interim vice president of Student Affairs Kimberlie Goldsberry is on a “listening tour” around the university hoping to gather a consensus on the current needs of the DePaul community. She...

Patrons of Chi'Tiva order at the counter on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Charles Wu founded Chi’Tiva cannabis lounge in 2022, located in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood.

Chicago hemp lounges rise amidst lack of regulation, sparking concerns over safety and oversight

Alana Eve Schacher, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

Social stoners in Chicago are bringing the sesh out to the cannabis lounges that are popping up in various parts of the city, now that they’re allowed. Imagine Kitty and Red Forman’s basement in “That...

Refreshed Take Care DePaul banners hang on the bannister in the Lincoln Park Student Center on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The latest version of the long time campaign aims to address a nationwide rise in hate and resulting mental health crises.

In a challenging domestic climate, DePaul revamps Take Care DePaul campaign

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor February 24, 2025

In January, DePaul launched the newest rendition of its health and wellness campaign, Take Care DePaul. Designed to encourage everyone to “lead with empathy and respect,” the refreshed version of the...

A pro-Palestine protester waves a Palestinian flag on Fullerton Avenue during the rally on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Over 300 demonstrators walked around DePaul's Lincoln Park campus while neighborhood residents and CPD officers watched.

Students for Justice in Palestine fear Trump’s executive order targeting international students; DePaul’s sanctions against the group extended

Alana Eve Schacher, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism targeting antisemitism on college campuses. The order creates an opening for the administration...

DePaul faculty convenes to discuss President Donald Trump's second term on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Arts and Letters Hall. More than 150 people joined in person and over Zoom to listen to the panel.

DePaul is standing firm on DEI, won’t be ‘bullied’

Jake Cox and Rose O’Keeffe February 21, 2025

As federal guidance orders the termination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs across U.S. campuses, universities face mounting questions about their ability to balance its academic freedom with...

File- Lincoln Park community members watch as Vice President for Facility Operations, Rich Wiltse, left, architect, Joseph Antunovich, middle, Athletics Director DeWayne Peevy , far right, and Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations, Peter Coffey demo their new athletics facility on Monday, April 29, 2024.

DePaul’s new basketball practice facility is delayed one year

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer February 20, 2025

DePaul University's proposed new basketball facility will be delayed at least one year after it was unable to secure a spot on the city council's agenda for zoning permits, the University said in an email...

Arab Aramin and Guy Elhanan speak at The Parents Circle-Families Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The organization's mission is to foster dialogue and understanding between both sides, believing in the power of human connection over violence.

‘If we lose hope, we lose everything’: Israeli and Palestinian speakers call for dialogue over division

Casey Tharrington, Contributing Writer February 17, 2025

As a child, Arab Aramin threw stones at Israeli soldiers. As a teenager, Guy Elhanan prepared to take up arms in the Israeli military. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, they stood together at DePaul, not as enemies,...

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