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The DePaulia

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COLUMN: Harsh words from my exes still hurt— but they've made me stronger

COLUMN: Harsh words from my exes still hurt— but they’ve made me stronger

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor October 18, 2020

I’ve lied to my readers before. I told them to feel free to call me the Love Doctor. But in reality, I’m no expert on relationships and I never wish to portray myself as one. I’m simply someone who...

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Washington, before departing for a campaign rally in Middletown, Pa.

OPINION: Trump’s treatment of reporters can’t go unchecked

Corey Schmidt, Copy Editor October 11, 2020

Republican, Democrat or Independent, it is easy to say that President Donald Trump has an interesting relationship with the press, occasionally even insulting them — an action that he should be held...

The writer and her grandmother.

COLUMN: My grandmother and I are voting for the first time. Meet us at the polls.

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief October 11, 2020

My grandmother has been a citizen for 21 years, yet she has never voted before. She personally never felt like there was urgency to vote in the primaries or general elections.  I, on the other hand,...

This photo provided by Charles Timtim shows his daughter, name withheld by parents, doing schoolwork from home in Waipahu, Hawaii, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Timtim's mother doesn't think it's safe for her daughter to be back at school but she also doesn't want her exposed to an online learning program called Acellus that misspelled and mispronounced the last queen to rule the Hawaiian kingdom. Parents spotting questionable content on Acellus is forcing some school districts across the country to reconsider the program or stop using it. (Charles Timtim via AP)

OPINION: Zoom fatigue is already an issue. Seasonal depression will make it worse.

Jocelyn Soto October 11, 2020

For a lot of us, having to turn our bedrooms into our office or classroom during the Covid-19 pandemic has been among the most emotionally and physically draining moments in our lives. It’s been seven...

OPINION: Universities are approaching sexual assault prevention wrong

OPINION: Universities are approaching sexual assault prevention wrong

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor October 4, 2020

Social media, campus clubs, current events and the internet have taught me more about sexual assault prevention and education than my actual university has.  Last week, I stumbled upon an infographic...

New signage of pandemic protocols are seen throughout DePaul's campus life.

COLUMN: Covid-19 isn’t over. And I’m proof.

Kierstin Cole October 4, 2020

“It is what it is.” Those five words, in context, constitute what is arguably one of the most disgusting, inhumane statements of the Trump presidency thus far. Over 150,000 people had died. It is...

OPINION: Climate change is alarming but we shouldn’t shoot the messenger

OPINION: Climate change is alarming but we shouldn’t shoot the messenger

Danielle Ross October 4, 2020

After the unveiling of the “Climate Clock” exhibit in New York City on Sept. 19, some took to social media to share claims of its mis-blaming of everyday people and alarmist nature. This claim perpetuates...

Protesters interact with members of the Chicago Police Department.

OPINION: Police are not qualified to handle mental health crises

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief September 27, 2020

According to an article from Governing written in 2016, about 1 in 10 police calls are for mental health situations. These situations can vary from suicide prevention to emotional support. However, each...

OPINION: Queer imposter syndrome is a toxic mindset

OPINION: Queer imposter syndrome is a toxic mindset

Corey Schmidt, Copy Editor September 27, 2020

Am I queer enough? Trans enough? A “real” member of the LGBTQ+ community? If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, these thoughts have probably crossed your mind at some point. This is queer impostor...

A women kneels in front of a makeshift memorial in honor of Breonna Taylor, at Jefferson Square Park, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury on Wednesday, Sept. 23 indicted one officer on counts of wanton endangerment for firing into a home next to Taylor's with people in it, while declining to charge police officers for the fatal shooting of Taylor. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

OPINION: We failed Breonna Taylor

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief September 25, 2020

From making her a meme to using her for social capital, Breonna Taylor was taken advantage of. We took advantage of her name and threw it around inappropriately. We didn’t focus on getting her justice...

Chris Evans, photographed at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.

COLUMN: Chris Evans can laugh off his leaked nudes—women aren’t so lucky

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor September 20, 2020

Last week, the world erupted when Chris Evans accidentally leaked his own private photos of himself on Instagram. Thankfully, much of the reaction afterwards was in respect to the actor — people making...

EDITORIAL: Do 'blue lives' matter more than Blue Demons?

EDITORIAL: Do ‘blue lives’ matter more than Blue Demons?

The DePaulia Editorial Board September 20, 2020

When coronavirus cases began to spike citywide in March, we packed up our backpacks in physical classrooms for the last time, not saying goodbye because we didn’t know we had to. In April, we taught...

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