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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: Nevertheless, she purchased

OPINION: Nevertheless, she purchased

Camille Koch March 1, 2020

As February fades, taking its pink hearts and red ribbons, March rears its head, and with it, the color pink takes on a whole new meaning.  If it hasn’t been clear to you yet, it will be astoundingly...

OPINION: Brave remarks or bitterness?

OPINION: Brave remarks or bitterness?

Jonathan DeCarlo February 23, 2020

The Democratic Primary season is now in full swing. As candidates from multiple states go head-to-head to determine which among them will take home the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, tensions...

OPINION: Black history is more than a month-long celebration

OPINION: Black history is more than a month-long celebration

Taylor Johnson February 23, 2020

February is considered a month of love, seeing as we recently just celebrated Valentine’s Day. But what’s not discussed enough about this month is Black History Month – to some, this month may not...

OPINION: Fast fashion is so last generation

OPINION: Fast fashion is so last generation

Camille Koch February 23, 2020

With stores like H&M, Zara and Forever 21, cheap fashion is right at our frugal fingertips. However, factoring in the environmental and the labor costs of these items, these clothes are more than you...

Op-ed: DePaul's Student Government Association wants to hear from you

Op-ed: DePaul’s Student Government Association wants to hear from you

Landon Campbell February 16, 2020

As the winter quarter reaches its halfway point, the Student Government Association isn’t slowing down on our mission. Every day, DePaul SGA is focused on working towards improving the lives of every...

OPINION: Immigrants should not fear the census

OPINION: Immigrants should not fear the census

Adriana Talavera February 16, 2020

Three years ago I left Mexico, my family and friends and I moved to Chicago. The city welcomed me with open arms and midwestern hospitality, and eventually it became my second home.  Sadly, this story...

Seattle University faculty, students and staff stage one of the largest walkouts in the nation as part of National Adjunct Walkout Day Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy of SEIU Local 925)

Letter to the Editor: Stop silencing adjuncts

February 16, 2020

I'd like to thank The DePaulia, Hannah Mitchell, and all those who spoke out about the difficulties adjunct faculty encounter, even those –and perhaps especially those –who withheld their names. I...

Billie Eilish poses in the press room with the awards for best album and best pop vocal album for "We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?", best song and record for "Bad Guy" and best new artist at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.

OPINION: You win some, you lose some

Elena King February 16, 2020

During award show season this year, everyone’s eyes were on Billie Eilish, the 18-year-old pop star who swept the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony where she won five of the six awards she was nominated...

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...

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