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A group of uncommitted delegates and other pro-Palestinian supporters gather on Aug. 21, 2024, outside the United Center in Chicago. The group is holding a sit-in after being denied a Palestinian-American speaker at the DNC.

DNC night three theme ‘A Fight for Our Freedoms’ felt in and outside convention center

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Editor-In-Chief August 22, 2024

While protests continued across Chicago, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president and addressed the nation Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention.  Before...

Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

‘Hope is making a comeback’: Obamas, Doug Emhoff and Lil Jon make appearances at night two of DNC

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief August 21, 2024

As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) entered its second night at the United Center in Chicago, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and rapper Lil Jon only scratched the...

Protestors hold signs at the March on the DNC on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Union Park in Chicago.

Thousands rally outside day one of DNC, demanding justice for Gaza

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 20, 2024

Thousands of protesters with the coalition March on DNC took to the streets of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 19, demanding an end to military aid to Israel. The coalition, backed...

President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. Delegates are also meeting to nominate Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.

DNC night one: Democrats celebrate ‘everyday Americans,’ Biden passes torch

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 20, 2024

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Chicago’s United Center opened with a packed stadium full of delegates, volunteers, and media from across the country. Along with the Democratic candidate...

A spectator takes a photo of the jumbotron during night one of the DNC, on Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago.

Live Updates: The DNC, protests continue on Chicago’s West side

The DePaulia Staff August 18, 2024

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is taking shape in Chicago. The convention will be held from Monday, Aug. 19 to Thursday, Aug. 22. President Joe Biden will open the convention Monday night, followed...

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump walks off stage after speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, convention, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Trump faces protest during rare visit to Chicago for NABJ conference

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor July 31, 2024

Former President Donald Trump returned to Chicago on Wednesday in front of a crowd of journalists during a moderated Q&A panel led by Rachel Scott, ABC News senior congressional correspondent; Harris...

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

President Biden addresses the nation following his withdrawal from the 2024 election

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor July 24, 2024

Days after President Biden formally announced his plan to drop his bid for reelection, Biden returned to the White House for an Oval Office address regarding the decision. In his address, Biden said...

President Joe Biden pauses as he speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

President Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief July 21, 2024
President Joe Biden formally announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election.
CPD and DePaul Public Safety director Bob Wachowski stand on the Quad after the encampment’s removal in the early hours on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A garbage truck and grounds equipment was brought in to begin repairs to the Lincoln Park Quad.

DePaul’s Lincoln Park Quad to reopen in late August

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor July 9, 2024

The Quad on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus, the scene of a pro-Palestinian tent encampment in the spring, is undergoing restorations and will reopen before Autumn quarter begins. Rich Wiltse, vice president...

Anne d'Aquino, an adjunct instructor, speaks on Belden Avenue at a press conference on June, 6, 2024. Dr. d'Aquino was fired last month after  “the introduction of political matters into the class” which were “unrelated to the course.”

Health sciences adjunct fired over optional Gaza assignment defends academic freedom

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor June 6, 2024

Students and faculty delivered a petition and called for the reinstatement of DePaul adjunct Anne d'Aquino at a press conference on Thursday, June 6. An instructor in Health Sciences, d’Aquino was terminated...

Pro-Palestine protestors stand around the statue of Monsignor Egan outside of the Student Center during the DePaul Divest Coalition's press conference on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Student leaders and members of the encampment and DePaul community spoke during the press conference, stating that even if the encampment was gone, they would continue fighting for divestment.

BREAKING: SGA overwhelmingly passes referendum on divestment from Israel

Lucia Preziosi and Jake Cox May 29, 2024
DePaul’s student body voted Wednesday night in favor of a referendum urging DePaul to disclose its investment portfolio and “divest from companies that directly profit from the suffering of Palestinians.” The referendum received 91% of the votes cast by students who participated in the spring Student Government Association election.
Ilse Arciniega and her daughter, Esli, sit together in a pumpkin patch in October of 2023. The family has made it a tradition to go to a pumpkin patch every year and had to go on a day where Esli had a day off of school. 
Photo provided by Ilse Arciniega.

Child care access grant vital for student parent mental health on campus, advocates say

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief May 26, 2024
However, her stress eased upon learning that she qualified for child care assistance at NIU, funded by a recent federal program.
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