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Left: Byron Sigcho-Lopez, the current Alderman for the 25th Ward and a candidate in the upcoming aldermanic race, sits at a city council meeting in January.

Right: Aida Flores, a candidate in the 25th Ward race, walks neighborhoods in her ward to ask constituents what issues they care about most.
Courtesy of Ida Flores' Instagram

25th Ward Race: Byron Sigcho-López vs. Aida Flores

Santiago Posada-Jaramillo, La DePaulia Managing Editor February 26, 2023

Reducing violence, resisting gentrification, rising property taxes and improving access to education…the issues facing the 25th Ward are clear to most, and many of the proposed solutions seem similar....

Voting for local races ends on Feb. 28. The Lincoln Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library is the closest voting location to the DePaul Lincoln Park campus.

A guide to last-minute voting in Chicago

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor February 26, 2023

The Chicago consolidated election is upon us. Tuesday is voters' last chance to do their civic duty and cast a ballot. Here is a comprehensive guide to voting in Chicago.  How do I register to vote?  Same-day...

(From left) Robert Johnson, Brad Kessler, Kimberly Bowman, Karen Kane and Lisa Seigneur are candidates for the 18th District Police Council.

Meet the 18th District Police Council candidates: Contenders speak on their campaign platforms at police council forum

Jonah Weber, Asst. Multimedia Editor February 26, 2023

With the 2023 election right around the corner, a forum for the 18th District Police Council was held at DePaul’s Student Center on Feb. 22. This is the first time three candidates will be voted into...

Jennifer Finstrom thanks Leo students for attending the open mic.

Leo High School embraces DePaul partnership with poetry showcase

Rose O’Keeffe, Staff Writer February 26, 2023

Students from Titus Redmond’s English classes at Leo High School promoted love and self-expression at a poetry showcase in collaboration with Jennifer Finstrom’s mentoring youth in community writing...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his combined budget and State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly on Feb. 15 at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Pritzker proposes increased education spending in 2024 budget

Olivia Zimmerman, Staff Writer February 26, 2023

On February 15, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his 2024 budget proposal with increased spending for all education levels, ranging from early childhood to university level institutions. “When...

Senior Paria Ghanderia was appointed as Student Government Association (SGA) College of Communication senator at last week's SGA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23.

New SGA college of communication senator brings diverse perspective

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief February 26, 2023

Entering the room to thunderous applause from the Student Government Association (SGA) general body, it was clear to senior Paria Ghaderi that she had been appointed the new senator for the College of...

(From left) Aisha Edwards, Christina Rivers, Ami Gandhi, Tony Romanucci and Stephen Blandin spoke at the discussion panel, moderated by RJI Faculty Director Manoj Mate.

College of Law’s Racial Justice Initiative hosts inaugural event

Erik Uebelacker February 20, 2023

DePaul’s College of Law kicked off its Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) on Wednesday with a panel discussion on the state of racial justice in Illinois. RJI, which was officially announced and launched...

‘I’m not sure what would make them care:’ Students following protocol express anger, exhaustion over end of public health emergency

‘I’m not sure what would make them care:’ Students following protocol express anger, exhaustion over end of public health emergency

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief February 20, 2023

At age 11, Abby Hawkins was diagnosed with type one diabetes, an autoimmune disease characterized by the pancreas's inability to produce insulin. Not only was Hawkin's now required to inject herself with...

Avery Schoenhals, SGA executive vice president for facility operations encourages competition in SGA elections after running unopposed.

SGA expands voting requirements, encourages student turnout

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief February 20, 2023

In response to low voter turnout and student engagement in their elections, the Student Government Association (SGA) general body voted in favor of changing and expanding the current voting requirements...

Kiley Flowers lowers her blinds in her room at her apartment in Lincoln Park to take her daily nap. Flowers emphasized the importance of how enough sleep can positively or negatively affect her health.

Living with intention: Life as a student with Epilepsy

Madeline Ruhl, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

Kiley Flowers, a DePaul University senior, lives with epilepsy, a neurological disorder  characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures. She lives independently in the city and is able to lead a functional...

Brandon Eisenhut, DePaul Republicans treasurer, discusses the flyover at the Superbowl not being publicized enough to be acknowledge the women involved in the show.

Shift to conservatism makes voters prioritize values in local elections

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor February 19, 2023

Former President Donald Trump announced he will be running for the 2024 presidential campaign on Nov. 15, 2022. Trump’s divisive presidency has conservatives expecting the division of the Republican...

(From left) Michael Canning, Malik T. Murray and Kevin Keeley recently joined DePaul University's Board of Trustees.

DePaul welcomes new Board of Trustees members

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor February 19, 2023

DePaul announced the election of three new members to the Board of Trustees on Feb. 9. The new members include Kevin Keeley, Michael Canning and Malik Murray, who specialize in investment advising and...

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