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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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Poll on replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with a woman from U.S. history. (Tribune News Service)

Currency exchange: Replacing Andrew Jackson

Danielle Harris, Former news editor May 24, 2015

During President Andrew Jackson’s first inaugural address, he said, “In a free government the demand for moral qualities should be made superior to that of talents.” While an agreeable statement,...

Rescue workers remove debris as they search for victims of an earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File)

Facebook Safety Checks do not apply to all

Heather Slawny May 24, 2015

On April 25, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s city Kathmandu. The disaster was followed by several aftershocks, including a 7.3 magnitude shock on May 12, according to an article...

(Max Kleiner / The DePaulia)

Editorial: Media access obstructed at DePaul

Editorial Board May 18, 2015

Media access is something that rarely crosses the mind of most people, unless they’re journalists, but it deeply affects everyone’s lives. When journalists don’t have proper access to the sources...

Genetically modified organisms are present in various foods, such as this rot-resistant tomato.  (Renee Jones Schneider/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)

Public distrust of GMOs as part of Monsanto’s plan for global domination

Hinalee Darbar May 17, 2015

Imagine a world without bananas. What would you put in your smoothies? What would mingle with the walnuts in your breakfast muffin? Race times in Mario Kart would certainly improve, but how else would...

2016 Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Republican presidential candidates and messages of false hope

Marcus Cirone May 17, 2015

“Defeat the Washington machine! Unleash the American dream.” This is the campaign slogan of Republican presidential candidate, and current Kentucky senator Rand Paul. Paul, a doctor turned United...

Toms footwear is known for its "buy one, give one" policy. (Photo courtesy of TOMS)

TOMS shoes: The problems with buy one, give one

Sharon Lavin May 17, 2015

Philanthropic involvement is now a part of many core business plans. Connecting business to a meaning of greater value can increase positive public image. Buying a pair of Toms shoes lets customers involve...

(Flickr / Creative Commons)

The unfairness in criticizing Kanye West

Lindsay Goldstein May 15, 2015

Last Monday, Kanye West received an honorary doctorate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He smiled, joked and laughed as he delivered a speech to over 900 graduates and their families...

The view of the John T. Richardson Library from the quad. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Real potential of DePaul SGA: Greater autonomy needed from administration

Tyler Solorio May 10, 2015

We passed provisions to allow funding for free HIV and STI testing, textbook financial aid and emergency funds in case of financial emergencies that could hinder students’ enrollment with the money...

(Photo courtesy of World Happiness Report)

Happiness defined: U.S. ranks 15th in United Nations Report

Fabio De Simone May 10, 2015

With the U.S. being listed as the 15th happiest nation in the world in the recently published 2015 World Happiness Report, it becomes poignant to discuss the areas in which our nation has fallen short...

St. Vincent's Circle, located between the Schmitt Academic Center and the John T. Richardson Libarary, reminds students of the Vincentian values that are inherent to our school. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Letter to the editor: Respecting the time and effort of DePaul’s adjuncts

Robert Stokes May 10, 2015

While I enjoyed the DePaulia’s recent front page story on adjunct faculty trends both at DePaul and around the U.S., I felt the narrative needed some additional nuance. I am the Director of the School...

Cast of "The Ridiculous 6." (Photo courtesy of The Wrap)

Cultural appropriation in ‘The Ridiculous 6’

Donyae Lewis May 6, 2015

“The movie has ridiculous in the title for a reason: because it is ridiculous.” This was the statement released by Netflix after dozens of Native American actors walked off the set of Adam Sandler’s...

Letter to the editor: Student support letter for adjunct professors at DePaul

We write this letter on behalf of DePaul’s student body to demand better treatment and livable wages for adjunct professors. It is inevitable that adjuncts’ wages affect us as students in our academics....

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