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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

Paul Vallas (Left) and Brandon Johnson will head to a runoff on April 4 after defeating a hefty field of opponents in the 2023 race, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson qualify for April runoff

Erik Uebelacker February 28, 2023

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff election on April 4 to determine the next mayor of Chicago. The nine-way race gave way to these top two candidates, neither of which achieved the...

Timmy Knudsen, Brian Comer secure top two spots in 43rd Ward race, head to April runoff

Timmy Knudsen, Brian Comer secure top two spots in 43rd Ward race, head to April runoff

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor February 28, 2023

Ald. Timmy Knudsen and Brian Comer will face off in a runoff on April 4 after besting a field of four other candidates in the 43rd Ward Aldermanic election.  Knudsen, who was appointed to the position...

Still running, still hiding and still fighting: Despite continued school shootings, protocols remain unchanged

Still running, still hiding and still fighting: Despite continued school shootings, protocols remain unchanged

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor February 26, 2023

About 10 years ago, DePaul adopted the active shooter safety protocol — run, hide, fight. In 2013, the university changed its emergency operations plan to align with the guidelines released by the...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow looks to attempt a three-point shot against a Huskies defender during Saturday’s 72-69 loss to UConn.

Demon derailing: DePaul nearly pulls off upset over Huskies on senior day

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

What could have been.  Intercepting the inbound pass down 70-69 eight seconds left, sophomore All-American Aneesah Morrow had every DePaul fan in Wintrust Arena on their feet. DePaul was 40 feet away...

La Michoacana employee Liz Gonzalez enjoys the unique atmosphere that the store provides for the community. The store is something out of the ordinary for Gonzalez.

Sweet Connections: La Michoacana Plus offers Little Village a community commonground

Jacqueline Cardenas and Una Cleary February 26, 2023

For husband and wife Angelo Villagomez and Edith Galvan, opening up La Michoacana Plus in Little Village brings them a sense of joy because it became a place where youth can laugh with friends, do homework...

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...

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