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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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A plastic straw on a beach.

Letter to the Editor: Stop single-use styrofoam sins

Bria Jerome February 9, 2020

As an integral institution to the City of Chicago, DePaul University needs to use its influence to become a stronger persuasive force for the cause of public health. DePaul prides itself on its environmental...

Supporters of Amy Klobuchar gather at the Mount Vernon South precinct caucus.

OPINION: A case for the caucus

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2020

Iowa has drawn the ire of the nation over the past week after a spectacular mixup at the Iowa Caucuses led to days of uncertainty as to the identity of the night’s victor. Aside from further muddying...

OPINION: Giving Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom a devastating statement of Trump's America

OPINION: Giving Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom a devastating statement of Trump’s America

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2020

To be perfectly honest, I’ve become somewhat jaded about President Trump. I just can’t seem to access the outrage. I’ve never been much of an activist for any issue or political persuasion, but...

A Metra train leaves Downtown Chicago. The suburban rail division of the Regional Transportation Authority announced a fare increse of roughly 10 percent that will take effect as early as February. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

OPINION: Sitting in the conductor’s seat

Marcus Townsend February 9, 2020

It’s no secret that DePaul University is a commuter school – over 90 percent of us commute in some form. In fact, I’m sure many other students currently enrolled at DePaul could relate to my first...

Jennifer Lopez, as seen in "Hustlers," is one of many women of color thought to be snubbed by the Academy Awards.

OPINION: The Academy Awards are gatekeeping the film industry

Rebecca Rogers February 3, 2020

The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, are a prestigious event in Hollywood that celebrate  the excellent work in film over the past year. Awards are given to performers, directors, writers, editors, designers,...

Fans mourn Kobe Bryant outside of the Staples Center on January 26, 2020.

OPINION: Reporters did wrong by Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor February 3, 2020

Just like Michael Jackson’s death hit most of us all so profoundly in 2009, the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant last Sunday will go down in history as one of those “Where were you?” days.  Last...

Senator Bernie Sanders speaking at a rally at UNC-Chapel Hill.

OPINION: #HotGirlsForBernie offers new ways for young voters to connect

Madi Garcia February 3, 2020

The viral hashtag on Twitter, #HotGirlsForBernie, demonstrates how the youth is becoming more politically involved through social media. On the hashtag, young people everywhere post selfies and claim...

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., arrives as defense arguments by the Republicans resume in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

OPINION: Why Democrats win even if they lose

Kyle Asta January 27, 2020

There will be many things that could decide the 2020 elections and whether President Donald Trump gets reelected or not. The economy could fall into a hole, war with Iran could heat up, or perhaps most...

Kaitlin Bennett interviews an unseen subject at Rutgers University.

OPINION: Kaitlin Bennett’s soiled plan for attention

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor January 26, 2020

Kaitlin Bennett, also known as the “Kent State Gun Girl,” has been trending on social media after her infamous interviews have not gone her way. Bennett is a young far-right, American gun rights...

Night falls on the Capitol, in Washington during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. For all the gravity of a presidential impeachment trial, Americans don’t seem to be giving it much weight. Web traffic and TV ratings tell a similar story, with public interest seeming to flag after the House voted last month to impeach a president for only the third time in U.S. history.

OPINION: Impeachment is justified, but a giant mistake

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2020

Shortly after House Democrats launched their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, conservative political commentator and baseball superfan George F. Will described watching House Speaker Nancy...

COLUMN: Eminem's 'Darkness' goes far in depicting Las Vegas mass shooting, but it needs to

COLUMN: Eminem’s ‘Darkness’ goes far in depicting Las Vegas mass shooting, but it needs to

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor January 26, 2020

When Eminem released a song and music video, “Darkness,” from the perspective of the Las Vegas shooter Jan. 17, it brought about mixed feelings from survivors of the mass shooting. The Oct. 1, 2017...

OPINION: Weeding out potential employees with drug tests is outdated

OPINION: Weeding out potential employees with drug tests is outdated

Xavier Ortega, Photo Chief January 20, 2020

With public opinion of the medicinal and recreational consumption of cannabis changing, many companies are sticking to their outdated ideas on what makes a “capable employee” by subjecting employees...

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