OPINION: 8 weeks later: how the student coalition to #CensureHill won
Rifqa Falaneh, Contributing Writer
June 3, 2019
This quarter at DePaul has been an absolute mess, to say the least. At the same time, however, it has also been one of immense growth and community. Earlier this quarter, a coalition of student organizations released a statement condemning Professor Jason D. Hill for his pattern of racist, anti-Pa...
OPINION: The DePaulia staff looks back
June 3, 2019
Editor's Note: Every year, The DePaulia's Opinions section is a place for members of the DePaul community to come together and engage with ideas worth sharing. In our final issue of the 2018-2019 academic year, we're dedicating a part of that space to the reflections and experiences of our editorial st...
OPINION: You can’t pay student athletes without hurting the community
Noah Festenstein, Contributing Writer
May 28, 2019
Student athletes getting paid has been a tough conversation recently. Many factors support both sides of the argument, a big factor being students and their relationship with those student athletes. College athletes receive different kinds of privileges: workout facilities, personal trainers, rehab...
OPINION: Frustrated by hidden taxes? There’s a better way
Angelina Korniyenko, Contributing Writer
May 28, 2019
It is always frustrating to approach a store counter to buy something you want, and not know exactly how much you are going to spend. Only in the United States are general sales taxes excluded from the price tag. If you have only a dollar in your pocket and want to spend it on the Dollar Menu at McDonald’s,...
OPINION: With a fresh City Hall, Chicago’s new mayor faces an uphill battle
Stuart Dantoin, Contributing Writer
May 28, 2019
Lori Lightfoot, the first openly gay African-American woman to be elected mayor of Chicago, won a sweeping mandate of 73.7% of the vote. Lightfoot gained public support form public attorneys, the former Chicago Public Schools board president, and numerous co-runners who lost the first round. Lightfoot...
OPINION: How anti-abortion activists are warping the way we discuss reproductive health
Emma Oxnevad, Assistant News Editor
May 20, 2019
I’m a huge fan of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” While sometimes hard to stomach, the story and characters immediately spoke to me and I plan on loyally tuning in this summer for its third season. While I’m looking forward to the newest iteration of the dystopian America built on totalitarian misogyny, I c...
Letter to the Editor: “Democracy dies behind closed doors”
Dick Farkas, Professor of Political Science
May 20, 2019
Communicating within the university community should not be a hard thing to do. We are a community of thinkers and doers and approach our tasks with an openness and mutual respect that enhances our understanding of difficult and complex things. That’s the idealist’s view. More accurately, it is...
OPINION: Golden Apple of my eye
Veronica Schoonover, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2019
Journalism has historically served the public’s desire to be shocked by cultural and global news in order to feel challenged, uncomfortable and passionate. Since the advent of print, the field has largely been responsible for the facilitation of shared experiences in order to unite unfamiliar communities. ...
OPINION: True crime flourishes despite ethics questions
Holyn Thigpen, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2019
There has never been a better time to be a true crime junkie. Today’s media landscape is littered with heart-pounding stories of murder, betrayal and crimes of the heart. From the chart-topping popularity of NPR’s murder investigation podcast, Serial, to the pop culture buzz of the recent Netfli...
OPINION: As a new Chicago City Council prepares to be sworn in, “new progressives” take hold
Grace Del Vecchio, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2019
"Socialism has appeared many times in history, in many different forms, but now, in the U.S. and specifically in Chicago, it has taken on a young and relatable modern face."
OPINION: DePaul finally gets it right on free expression
John Minster, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2019
A few weeks ago, DePaul professor Jason Hill published an article in The Federalist titled “The Moral Case for Israel Annexing the West Bank—And Beyond” arguing that the state of Israel should extend its sovereignty to the entirety of Judea and Samaria. In wake of the article’s publishing, v...
OPINION: Cultural Appreciation: Navigating the gray areas between appropriation and appreciation
Stacey Sheridan, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2019
A few weeks back, on an unreasonably snowy April Sunday, I attended a first birthday party, the theme of which was “First Fiesta!” — it was adorable; everything was bright and cheery. There were three different kinds of tacos and an assortment of imported Mexican beers. Guests chatted over chips an...
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Chicago police investigators have cracked the case: A 4-5 foot alligator is living in a lagoon at one...
DePaul College of Communication dean named interim provost
June 23, 2019
DePaul’s Board of Trustees voted to appoint Salma Ghanem, a professor and...
Chicago mayor says police won’t assist ICE in migrant sweep
June 21, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city's police department will not participate...
DePaul provost to step down after medical leave
June 19, 2019
DePaul Provost Marten denBoer will be stepping down June 30, the university...