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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

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From Top 8s to mutuals; MySpace's forgotten influence on how we interact with the internet

From Top 8s to mutuals; MySpace’s forgotten influence on how we interact with the internet

Marty O'Connell February 11, 2019

Despite what you may think, MySpace still exists. The social networking site, which reigned popular in the mid-to- late-2000s, was purchased by the media conglomerate Meredith Corporation in late...

The disconnect in alumni donations; The incessent requests for donations after graduation without regard to the expenses of college itself needs to be re-examined

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor February 11, 2019

Another year’s annual Blue Demon Challenge is in the books and DePaul now has over $780,000 extra sitting in the bank. The Blue Demon Challenge is DePaul’s annual giving day, in which the...

Student press freedom more important than ever

The DePaulia Editorial Board February 4, 2019

It is unfortunate that a lot of students, professors and administrators treat student newspapers like intramural ultimate Frisbee or the A.V. club: just another after-school activity. Wednesday, Jan....

Who sang it better?

Who sang it better?

Mikayla Price, Contributing Writer February 4, 2019

Ariana Grande has two songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, is the second most streamed artist on Spotify and was Billboard’s 2018 Woman of the Year — she is one of the most popular female singers right...

The price we re-pay  for transportation

The price we re-pay for transportation

Allegra Acosta & Cailey Gleeson, Contributing Writers February 4, 2019

Nothing compares to the terror felt when you dig around your wallet at the Fullerton L stop, only to discover that your beloved Ventra pass is nowhere to be found. Not only will you have to shell out money...

EDITORIAL: Student Press Freedom Day reminds us student newspapers should be valued, not diminished

EDITORIAL: Student Press Freedom Day reminds us student newspapers should be valued, not diminished

DePaulia Editorial Board January 30, 2019

It is unfortunate that a lot of students, professors and administrators treat student newspapers like intramural ultimate Frisbee or the A.V. club: just another after-school activity. Today is Student...

Can semesters save us?

Can semesters save us?

Mikayla Price, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019

Semesters are the Type B personality of school systems, and I am a Type B. Before transferring to DePaul, I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As one of the oddballs who did not become...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker acknowledges the crowd after being sworn in as the state's 43rd governor during the Illinois inaugural ceremony Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 in Springfield, Illinois.

Building a new Illinois: Pritzker’s plan

Samuel Rahman, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019

From expanding Illinois’s Medicare system to instituting a progressive graduated income tax, newly inaugurated Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proposed a slew of daring policy plans to overhaul Illinois’ economy....

If I had a quarter for every time

If I had a quarter for every time

Kevin Donahue January 22, 2019

Only about 14.7 percent of colleges in the United States currently use the quarter system for their academic calendar. DePaul University is one of those few that can say it uses the better of the systems....

SGA: A turn for the better

SGA: A turn for the better

Nahal Hashemian & Emily Hoey, SGA President & Vice President January 22, 2019

We stepped into our positions in May because the school needed leaders. There was little precedent to follow, but we do not shy away from challenges. In June, we made a game plan. Emphasizing collaboration,...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Terrie Sullivan, College of law alumni January 22, 2019

This letter is in response to the shocking article by [Benjamin Conboy], “Second law professor files discrimination suit,” outlining the College of Law’s disciplinary actions against Professor...

Colleges cannot censor faculty

Carolyn Bradley, Copy Editor January 22, 2019

Chicago State University settled a lawsuit Jan. 7 over two professors creating a blog that criticized the administration. According to the Chicago Tribune, the four-year lawsuit resulted in Chicago State...

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