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Erik Uebelacker
Erik Uebelacker
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Will Smith, left, and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Opinion: Awards shows should focus on the arts, not the ratings

Leslie Williamson, Contributing Writer April 3, 2022

Just a quick scroll through Twitter will show that awards shows like the Oscars and the Grammys are losing both ratings and respect. But as these once-iconic events scramble to try and make their broadcasts...

Opinion: Roe v. Wade’s future is grim with Florida’s 15-week abortion ban

Opinion: Roe v. Wade’s future is grim with Florida’s 15-week abortion ban

Erik Uebelacker March 13, 2022

Florida’s new 15-week abortion ban isn’t encouraging for the future of reproductive rights in the United States. On March 3, the Florida’s Senate passed a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks...

All DePaul buildings, including 1 E Jackson Blvd (above), require masks on entry.

Column: I haven’t gotten Covid yet… is that weird?

Erik Uebelacker March 13, 2022

I’m fully aware that I’m going to jinx myself by writing this. But as of right now, it’s been about two years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never been...

Drug decriminalization: It isn’t a perfect solution, but it’s a step in the right direction

Drug decriminalization: It isn’t a perfect solution, but it’s a step in the right direction

Maddey Martin, Contributing Writer March 13, 2022

The criminalization of drugs ignores the societal issues at the root of drug abuse, addiction or sale. Addiction to illicit drugs can often be a side effect of living in poverty and mental illness. Decriminalizing...

Opinion: DePaul’s University Counseling Services failed me

Opinion: DePaul’s University Counseling Services failed me

Audrey Leib, Staff Writer March 13, 2022

As a kid, I was depressed, and have since continued to be depressed. I thought that coming to DePaul would fix everything. I’ve been in and out of therapy, treatment centers and hospitals since I was...

Opinion: Are libraries radical?

Opinion: Are libraries radical?

Leslie Williamson, Contributing Writer March 6, 2022

Public libraries are an invaluable part of our communities, and the free access to resources definitely stands out in our capitalist society that primarily prioritizes profit over accessibility. But is...

DePaul's Men's Basketball team play's at Wintrust Arena, located in Chicago's South Loop.

Opinions: Wintrust Arena is too far away

Erik Uebelacker March 6, 2022

Last week, The DePaulia reported on the low crowd turnout for men and women’s basketball games in Wintrust Arena. Attendance is down significantly from the 2019-20 season, but over the past few years...

In this photo taken from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the nation in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

Opinion: Zelenskyy, Ukrainian people show what real courage and patriotism is

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor March 1, 2022

On Wednesday night into Thursday morning, the western world watched in horror as Russian troops invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine. In the blink of an eye, political stability in eastern Europe vanished.  Russian...

Natali Sevriukova reacts next to her house following a rocket attack the city of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022

OPINION: Ukraine may be far away, but the war hits home

Erik Uebelacker February 27, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine Wednesday night after weeks of heightened tension between the two nations. Since then, videos have surfaced on social media detailing the...

All DePaul buildings, including 1 E Jackson Blvd (above), require masks on entry.

OPINION: End the mask mandates

Dace Potas, Contributing Writer February 27, 2022

DePaul University has announced that they will roll back Covid-19 mandates for masking on campus. This decision comes just days after the City of Chicago lifted its own citywide mask and vaccine mandates. In...

A Ukrainian serviceman provides area security in Eastern Ukraine Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.

Opinion: Who is writing pro-war op-eds?

Erik Uebelacker February 20, 2022

The tension between Russia and Ukraine has dominated the news cycle this month. Depending on what cable news channel you watch or what newspapers you read, you may be convinced that we are in the beginning...

The Monroe red line CTA station. DePaul University campuses are directly off of the Fullerton stop in Lincoln Park and the Jackson stop in the Loop.

Opinion: CTA promises safety, does it deliver?

Bella Enkhtuvshin, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022

According to the CTA, everyone deserves the right to a safe and comfortable travel environment and experience. But with the current trend in CTA crime, not everyone is receiving one. On Jan. 13, a 29-year-old...

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