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A crowd of young people gather at a Brandon Johnson rally with Bernie Sanders ahead of the run-off election, at UIC CreditOne Arena, on March 29, 2023.

Young adults can make a political difference

Noah Tomko-Jones, Contributing Writer June 12, 2023

Four years ago, Lori Lightfoot won the Chicago mayoral race in a landslide.  I was in my sophomore year of high school when Lightfoot won the race, and as a Chicago native, I can understand why people...

EDITORIAL: Seniors reflect on their time at The DePaulia

EDITORIAL: Seniors reflect on their time at The DePaulia

The DePaulia Staff June 4, 2023

Erik Uebelacker The DePaulia was instrumental to my growth as a young journalist. It was also a blast. As a journalism student, the most important thing we can get is a platform. The DePaulia gave that...

COLUMN: Why I’m not surprised or disappointed by Taylor Swift’s complacency

COLUMN: Why I’m not surprised or disappointed by Taylor Swift’s complacency

Ruchi Nawathe, Nation & World Editor June 4, 2023

Taylor Swift made her debut at 15 as the sweet, blonde girl next door who sang about her ex boyfriends.  Today, Swift has a reputation in her fandom for befriending fans, loving her cats and being...

OPINION: Not a public safety issue: CTA lies at crossroads of housing, mental health crisis

OPINION: Not a public safety issue: CTA lies at crossroads of housing, mental health crisis

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief May 29, 2023

One of the first pieces of advice I was told about living in Chicago was how to survive the CTA. Other students would offer their insight about which stations were safe, when to ride and which areas to...

OPINION: Tik Tok Ban - National security threat or political maneuver?

OPINION: Tik Tok Ban – National security threat or political maneuver?

Emily Diaz, La DePaulia Arts and Life Editor May 29, 2023

While juggling Chinese spy balloons and Russian nukes, the United States still has its focus on one national security threat: TikTok. Embraced by nearly half of our country’s population, TikTok has been...

OPINION: Vax update: A step back from DePaul admin

OPINION: Vax update: A step back from DePaul admin

Siona Chibber, Staff Writer May 21, 2023

DePaul  announced on May 8 that it would be rolling back its mandate requiring students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated for Covid-19. This mandate was originally put in place at the start of the...

COLUMN: CTA needs to do more to prevent sexual harassment

COLUMN: CTA needs to do more to prevent sexual harassment

Olivia Zimmerman, Staff Writer May 21, 2023

A stranger kissed my foot on the Red Line last week. No, he didn’t trip and fall. No, it wasn’t some sort of accident. And no, I was not doing any sort of hallucinogenic mushrooms that would cause...

OPINION: It's time to stand with striking writers, not blame them

OPINION: It’s time to stand with striking writers, not blame them

Kassem W. Ossman, Contributing Writer May 21, 2023

Call me Nicole Kidman because when it comes to movies, I need those dazzling images on a huge silver screen, sound I can almost feel. However, I couldn’t give you the screenwriters of my favorite movies...

Grotesque glamor: The problem with the Met Gala

Grotesque glamor: The problem with the Met Gala

Ruchi Nawathe, Nation & World Editor May 14, 2023

Celebrities dressed in the most outrageous, extravagant displays of wealth for the 2023 Met Gala. This year’s dress code was “in honor of Karl,” referencing Karl Lagerfeld, most known for being the...

The future of Bollywood is bleak

The future of Bollywood is bleak

Siona Chibber, Staff Writer May 14, 2023

Bollywood is known for its flair, dramatics, glamor and lavish dance numbers. While the films have always caught viewers’ attention worldwide, keeping the engagement has become more and more challenging....

Quarter qualms, short classes, long year

Quarter qualms, short classes, long year

Kassem W. Ossman, Contributing Writer May 14, 2023

Before drafting this article, I will be honest, I did not have an opinion on the quarter system. As a first-year student nearing the end of his first year, I had experienced the life of a quarter system...

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023.

God save the king… I guess

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor May 14, 2023

Royalty has always fascinated me. I cannot recall a time when I was not aware of the life, impact and legacy of Princess Diana, the long reign of Queen Elizabeth, or the fiery red hair that has slowly...

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