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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Cocaine Bear didnt forget her line

‘Cocaine Bear’ didn’t forget her line

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor February 26, 2023

A wildly bizarre yet true story is the inspiration for director Elizabeth Banks’ newest movie “Cocaine Bear.” According to the exposition text, in 1985, a large amount of cocaine was dropped from...

(From left) Fawn O’Brien, Jacqui Becker and Jessica Paski joined other Chicago Spartans at a candlelight vigil at Tree House Bar Saturday, Feb. 18. in the wake of the Feb. 13 shooting in East Lansing, Mich.

COLUMN: Strength in community – How last week’s tragedy in East Lansing changed my perception of home

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 20, 2023

It’s difficult to put into words how much it hurts to have this happen at the place you call home. Like presumably many others, when I hear of a mass shooting, it doesn’t affect me the same way...

Black authors are highlighted across all genres, following Semicolon’s mission statement that aims to promote literacy empowering the community.

Closing the gap: Semicolon Bookstore and Gallery cultivates representation, promotes literacy

Alexa Banuelos, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

With colorful street art and a myriad of books lining the walls, the Semicolon Bookstore and Gallery strives to offer an immersive and experiential environment for everyone to enjoy.   The store,...

Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow and DePaul alumna, is teaching an intersectionality course and plans to teach an Ida B. Wells course in the spring designed to talk about her life and legacy.

‘She’s made a difference’: Ashley Stone tackles topics of intersectionality, sociology at DePaul

Una Cleary, Focus Editor February 20, 2023

As a Bronzeville native and DePaul alumna, Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow, takes her work beyond the walls of the classroom and into the communities of her city. For Stone, Chicago...

DePaul hosted Dartmouth professor and historian Matthew Delmont at Arts & Letters on Feb. 13. to discuss his new book, “Half American.”

‘The stories we tell about the past matter’: Dartmouth professor seeks out the forgotten experience Black WWII Veterans

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief February 20, 2023

Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, 26-year-old James Thompson wrote a letter to the Pittsburgh Courier asking why he, alongside other African Americans, should sacrifice their lives for a country that...

The ground floor of the John T. Richardson Library located in DePauls Lincoln Park campus.

EDITORIAL: Library access is a resource we can’t afford to lose

DePaulia Editorial Board February 12, 2023

DePaul students must take action and demand the return of 24/7 finals study hours in response to the announcement that the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park is discontinuing its extended hours...

Senior centerfielder Tori Meyers and teammates celebrate Saturday night’s 2-1, walk-off win against Evansville as DePaul finished the DePaul Dome Tournament undefeated 4-0 to start the season.

Two walk-off victories help Blue Demons start off 2023 with perfection

Tom Gorski and Preston Zbroszczyk February 12, 2023

ROSEMONT, ILL. — From stellar pitching performances, to come-from-behind walk-off wins, the Blue Demons capped off a third consecutive DePaul Dome Tournament with an undefeated 4-0 record and head coach...

The brand-new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is featured in the center of the brand’s booth, with representatives present during public days to answer consumer questions.

E-charged: New electric sports cars keep the experience alive

Andy Thompson, Contributing Writer February 12, 2023

For over 50 years, the roads of Chicago and beyond have been flooded with fast and loud American V8 sports cars — staples in U.S. culture. In favor of tightening fuel economy regulations and the pursuit...

Biden’s state of the union: GOP heckles amid social security baiting

Biden’s state of the union: GOP heckles amid social security baiting

Amber Stoutenborough and Jake Cox February 12, 2023

President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 7. It started off with displays of civility but eventually descended into opening heckling from members of the house...

Unorthodox ways to celebrate Valentines Day

Unorthodox ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief February 12, 2023

Few days are as repetitive as Valentine's Day. From grocery store cards to overpriced chocolate and flowers that aren't even in season, it's easy to become disenchanted with Valentine's gimmicky feel....

illinois 4th District Representative Jesús “Chuy” García speaking at the Chicago Temple during the Women’s Mayoral Forum.

Some Latino voters question Jesús ‘Chuy’ García’s ability to build coalition across communities

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2023

Lenin M. Plaza, a political science DePaul alum, was 15 years old when his interest for politics was sparked. He volunteered for U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’ s campaign in 2015. As a former DACA...

Flora Suttle shared the story of her  son Derrick Suttles murder by Chicago Police.

Old Wounds: Tyre Nichols’ killing brings painful memories to families of police violence

Erik Uebelacker and Nadia Carolina Hernandez February 5, 2023

Arewa Karin Winters didn’t watch the footage of Tyre Nichols being beaten to death by five Memphis police officers in January. She didn’t have to.  Pierre Loury, who was just 16 years old when...

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