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Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow and DePaul alumna, is teaching an intersectionality course and plans to teach an Ida B. Wells course in the spring designed to talk about her life and legacy.

‘She’s made a difference’: Ashley Stone tackles topics of intersectionality, sociology at DePaul

Una Cleary, Focus Editor February 19, 2023

As a Bronzeville native and DePaul alumna, Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow, takes her work beyond the walls of the classroom and into the communities of her city. For Stone, Chicago...

U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramírez became the first Latina representating the Midwestern in U.S. Congress. Ramírez spoke on her struggles as a woman of color in politics at DePaul.

‘Women of color taking political power’: Four Illinois legislators speak with DePaul students about working in politics

Violet Smale, Contributing Writer February 19, 2023

Four Illinois legislators spoke with DePaul students the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16 about the value of working in government as women of color.  Students filled a McGowan South lecture hall eager...

Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

AP: 3 people killed at Michigan State University; gunman dead

Joey Cappelleti and Ken Kusmer, Associated Press February 14, 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday night at Michigan State University, killing three people and wounding five more, before fatally shooting himself miles away after an hours-long...

A group of people board a Chicago Transit Authority bus to be taken to a Salvation Army from Texas at Union Station in Chicago.

Little Village seeks to house migrants instead of Woodlawn

Olivia Zimmerman, Contributing Writer February 12, 2023

As the city continues to work to get 250 migrants housed in Woodlawn’s former Wadsworth Elementary School, the Little Village Community Council pushes to have migrants moved to its neighborhood at a...

President Robert L. Manuel attended the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9, to respond to questions regarding his plans for the future of the university.

DePaul President answers questions, addresses concerns at SGA meeting

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief February 12, 2023

President Rob L. Manuel attended his first Student Government Association (SGA) general body meeting on Feb. 9 alongside Chief of Staff, Arbin Smith, who visited SGA a few weeks prior.  After commemorating...

The Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse located on S. Dearborn in the Loop.

Decision expected in suit against testing company used by DePaul: Students to receive settlement if court rules against Respondus Monitoring

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 12, 2023

A class action case against Respondus Monitor, an online exam proctoring program, is expected to reach a decision in coming weeks. In the suit, titled Veiga v. Respondus Inc., a group of students accused...

An entrance to the Daley Building at 14 East Jackson in DePaul's Loop campus where a burglary took place on Feb. 6.

Wallets, credit cards taken in Daley Building burglary

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 12, 2023

Offices in the Daley Building at 14 E. Jackson Blvd. of DePaul’s Loop campus were burglarized in the morning hours of Feb. 6. According to a Chicago Police Department (CPD) incident report, an individual...

36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas has spoken in support of the TRECC business model and believes it will attract economic development in Chicago.

TRECC Human Service Centers to present a ‘holistic’ approach to community care

Rose O'Keeffe, Content Managing Editor February 12, 2023

Technology Renewable Energy Command Center (TRECC) Human Service Centers may be the future of accessible community care in Chicago.   Members of the City Council Committee on Economic, Capital and...

Students enter the Schmitt Academic Center at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus.

DEI’s future unclear amid student optimism

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief February 12, 2023

Students and staff are unsure on what to expect for upcoming changes to the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program as President Robert L. Manuel continues to unveil plans to redesign DePaul. While...

The Lincoln Park John T. Richardson Library will no longer be open 24 hours a day during finals week.

24/7 library hours shelved weeks before finals

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief February 12, 2023

Gone are the days of 24/7 library hours during finals week.  Kevin Holechko, Student Government Association (SGA) president and senior, at their general body meeting on Feb. 9 announced the library...

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...

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