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The politics of ghosting: is it ever okay?

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor February 12, 2018

Disclaimer: all names have been changed to protect the identities of those who have or been ghosted. These are true stories from DePaul students. We’ve all been there: you meet at a party, you text...

Graphics by Victoria Williamson | The DePaulia

I just called to say “I love you”

Rachel Fernandez, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

Jesse Stellwagon was in his college dorm room with his girlfriend of three months, Laura, when he first said it. “I had a long night of, uh, liquidation, and she was sitting there, probably taking care...

A tail of true rejection

A tail of true rejection

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

This time of year can be hard for a lot of people; memories of past heartbreak and anguish are likely to come up. Maybe you see Valentine's Day as the perfect time to start anew and look for new love....

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, and  Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan sit behind him. (PHOTO COURTESY OF Tribune News Service)

The transparency of Trump’s lies

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor February 5, 2018

On Jan. 30, President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address. Trump tackled taxation, unemployment, immigration, foreign policy and other topics in the 90-minute speech. News outlets were...

The New York Times released a story that exposed an American company that sells and distributes fake Twitter followers. (Dreamstime/TNS)

I am not a bot

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor February 5, 2018

On Jan. 27, the New York Times broke a story entitled “The Follower Factory” that exposed the American company Devumi for selling and distributing fake Twitter followers to users. Some of their customers...

Jerusalem: the capital for the Jewish people

Jerusalem: the capital for the Jewish people

Michael Adato, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018

In a time of high tensions in the Middle East, it is of the utmost importance that the actuality on the ground is recognized by both sides. The United States has historically seen bipartisan support for...

James won the Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical at this year's Golden Globes but was "snubbed" from the Oscar nomination. (Photo courtesy of AP Newsroom)

James Franco’s “snub” can create a wave of change in Hollywood

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor January 29, 2018

The Motion Picture Academy announced the 90th Oscar nominations on Jan. 23 to much anticipated debate. This year’s award season is particularly fiery due to the upheaval of a number of Hollywood abusers,...

Marchers wearing their pussyhats. (Photo courtesy of Tribune Service)

Who are the pink pussyhats helping?

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor January 29, 2018

On Jan. 21, about 300,000 people stood in solidarity at the annual Women’s March in Chicago, exceeding last year’s attendance by about 50,000. What was different about this year’s march is its focus...

The Capitol Building in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.  (Andrew Harnick | AP)

Government shutdown and out

Ross Greer, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018

After a three-day shutdown, the government is back, at least for the time being.  President Trump signed a short-term spending bill to keep the government afloat until Feb. 8 after Democratic leadership...

Hot takes

Hot takes

The DePaulia staff January 22, 2018

Here at The DePaulia, we have a lot of opinions about a lot of things. As journalists, we know that there is a time and place for sharing our own thoughts. The movies might have you believing that journalists...

Ahed Tamimi is brought to a courtroom inside the Ofer military prison near Jerusalem, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Tamimi, 16, was filmed in December pushing, kicking and slapping Israeli soldiers, who stood by silently.  (Mahmoud Illean | AP)

Statement: Student group refuses to acknowledge Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Students for Justice in Palestine January 22, 2018

DePaul’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) would like to strongly condemn the recent announcement made by President Trump on Dec. 6, 2017, declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Under the...

(DePaulia File)

Letter to the Editor: University must uphold St. Vincent de Paul legacy

Thomas Patrick Hughes, Contributing Writer January 16, 2018

Dear Mr. President Esteban and Dean Caltabiano, My name is Thomas Patrick Hughes and I am a graduate of the School of Music class of 2017. As an alumni of DePaul University, there have been things that...

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