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Life in the modern panopticon

Life in the modern panopticon

Brielle Kohlbeck, Opinion Editor May 19, 2024

You’re being watched.  Surely, you know this. Maybe you've spotted the camera at every traffic light or in the corner of every room you’ve entered the last few years. You've probably seen the advertisements...

‘I am not your therapist’: Trauma dumping needs to be identified and canceled in 2024

‘I am not your therapist’: Trauma dumping needs to be identified and canceled in 2024

Sophie DiBenedetto, Contributing Writer May 19, 2024

On a beautiful summer night during my freshman year, I remember sitting in the Quad chatting with friends after devouring food from Allende. Amid the sound of laughter and overlapping conversations, I...

A sign reading “Thanks a lot!” posted outside a Foxtrot in Chicago informs customers of its closing on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Along with employees, customers were blindsided with the closing of the upscale grocer.

Personal Essay: Companies don’t care about you: My experience as a Foxtrot employee

Anna Barth, Contributing Writer May 12, 2024

I’ve always found comfort in the constant chaos that comes with the life of a working student. The rigorous routine of going straight from school to work is my “normal,” and the ability to be independent...

Trend cycles are ruining the fashion industry and environment

Trend cycles are ruining the fashion industry and environment

LiLi Jarvenpa, Interim Content Managing Editor May 12, 2024

I might not be the most fashionable person you will ever meet, but I have still fallen victim to “trendy” pieces of clothing. I bought Birkenstocks when everyone else in my high school had them....

From the Editors: Reporting with care during protest

From the Editors: Reporting with care during protest

The DePaulia Staff May 4, 2024

As DePaul’s encampment continues on the Quad, The DePaulia is committed to tirelessly reporting what is happening as it happens — without fear or favor. While we cannot stay on the Quad 24/7, we try...

​​Open letter to DePaul University President Robert Manuel and Provost Salma Ghanem from concerned DePaul faculty

​​Open letter to DePaul University President Robert Manuel and Provost Salma Ghanem from concerned DePaul faculty

DePaul Faculty May 4, 2024

We, the undersigned, call on DePaul University to realize its Vincentian promise to protect and respect the rights of our university community, including students, staff and faculty of all ranks. This...

Op-Ed: Does DePaul Care About Its Palestinians?

Op-Ed: Does DePaul Care About Its Palestinians?

Watfae Zayed May 4, 2024

As we are witnessing the revolution of college students around the country, I began to reminisce on my days as a student leader at DePaul who spent many years advocating against injustices. As a student,...

Beyond ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’: We need to educate ourselves – and vote

Beyond ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’: We need to educate ourselves – and vote

Agustin Alamo, Contributing Writer April 28, 2024

Having lived in Chicago for more than 20 years, I have seen it all. Good, neutral and bad politicians. Ultimately, the result behind keeping promises deteriorates many voters’ vision of a candidate. Many...

Student designed T-shirts are displayed in the Student Center Atrium for the Clothesline Project Exhibition on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The color of the T-shirts represent different aspects of violence against women.

Giving Power and Control: Supporting sexual assault survivors and their stories

Isabella Salinas, Contributing Writer April 28, 2024

One may think that the increase in awareness and advocacy surrounding sexual violence in the past decade would lead to an increase in survivors speaking up. However, there is still an unrelenting shame...

Op-Ed: On April 17, SJP was sanctioned: A message from your Student Body President

Op-Ed: On April 17, SJP was sanctioned: A message from your Student Body President

Parveen Kaur Mundi, SGA President April 28, 2024

All thoughts shared are solely Parveen’s and do not represent any entities she may be associated with. Student organization, staff, and faculty leaders: if there is one line you take away from this,...

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You should know less about Taylor Swift and more about your friends

April Klein, Asst. Arts & Life Editor April 21, 2024

My friend doesn’t like Austin Butler. As an actor, she likes him fine, but as a person she’s a touch more critical; a few years ago, he and his longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens, broke up. Months...

Yu Yu Blue

Screen-swaddled: The pros and cons of the ‘iPad baby’

Nadine DeCero, Social Media Editor April 14, 2024

Whether you grew up calling it a binky, nu-nu or, if you’re normal, just a pacifier, our parents all had unique ways of distracting us and helping us calm down.  But children can’t stay distracted...

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