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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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Opinion: Elon Musk is buying Twitter. What’s the big deal?

Opinion: Elon Musk is buying Twitter. What’s the big deal?

Hank Mitchell May 1, 2022

The recent announcement of Elon Musk’s plan to buy Twitter has caused controversy about whether the acquisition is good for the social media company and its users. Musk presents himself as an advocate...

Opinion: Journalism grad classes need new scheduling

Opinion: Journalism grad classes need new scheduling

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor May 1, 2022

Every student knows the stress of curating their class schedule every quarter. Some classes you need in order to graduate, others you’re just interested in, but they all feel like they take place at...

President Esteban speaking at 2019's State of the University address.

EDITORIAL: As President Esteban is departing, DePaul needs stronger leadership

DePaulia Editorial Staff April 25, 2022

The clock is ticking. Time is winding down. In two months, A. Gabriel Esteban will officially step down from his position as DePaul’s president after serving in this role for five years. With Esteban’s...

Journalists report as forensic workers line up the corpses of civilians collected from a mass grave in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, April 8, 2022.

Opinion: I was wrong about war reporters

Erik Uebelacker April 24, 2022

Maybe it’s my distaste for legacy media, or my occasional urge to be a contrarian. But for a long time, I didn’t think traveling war reporters were necessary anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I respect...

The interior damage from Ben K.'s apartment lobby was caused by a burst pipe.

Landlord horror stories

Halie Wingo, Contributing Writer April 24, 2022

Students have faced some questionable decisions made by their landlords that can lead to some embarrassing, dangerous and uncomfortable situations. Many DePaul students are moving away from home and...

Leafly Celebrates 4/20 by Highlighting Cannabis as a Force for Good in Communities.

Opinion: Publications have their cannabis coverage wrong

Jim Blissitt III, Contributing Writer April 17, 2022

Illinois’ state law now acknowledges the harms endured by specific geographical communities statewide. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act compelled the creation of the mapping of areas most disproportionately...

María Marta Guzmán, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of La DePaulia, trains new editorial staff.

Letter from the editor: Introducing La DePaulia’s 2022-2023 Editors

María Marta Guzmán, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2022

Lea la versión en español aquí. When my peers and I launched La DePaulia in January of 2020, we never envisioned the paper as a “temporary” publication — instead, we saw a long-term newsroom...

Masks are now optional in DePaul buildings, including the Student Center in Lincoln Park.

OPINION: Masks at DePaul shouldn’t go away just yet

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2022

We all know masks will never go away. The importance of individual health and stopping the spread of the virus will forever be a priority in larger environments. For that, we have Covid-19 to thank. As...

Opinion: Crypto is the future

Opinion: Crypto is the future

Daniel McNeill, Contributing Writer April 10, 2022

As Russia continues to push into Ukraine, economic punishments, in the form of sanctions, have become the main focus of most western nations. Over the past few weeks, the United States has continually...

The gas prices at the Lincoln Park Mobil across from DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus.

Opinion: Surging gas prices should encourage fuel alternatives

Erik Uebelacker April 10, 2022

It’s no secret that gas prices are on the rise in the United States. In March of 2022, the national average cost-per-gallon of gasoline was $4.331, the highest it’s ever been. You can’t turn on...

Opinion: We need to be wary of online ADHD services

Opinion: We need to be wary of online ADHD services

Lucas Madlangbayan, Contributing Writer April 3, 2022

Being impatient. Struggling to concentrate on conversations. Not being good at time management. Being bored easily. While scrolling down the endless TikTok “For You” page, one TikTok stood out to...

Misy Sifre, 17, and others protest against HB11 outside the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 25, 2022. On Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs bill outlawing gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

Opinion: Let’s keep gender-affirming health care unrestricted

Audrey Parkes, Contributing Writer April 3, 2022

With the looming threat of new legislation such as Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, it is more crucial than ever for the LGBTQ+ community to stand together against hateful attempts at regulating...

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