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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

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Illinois Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks at a press conference during a Day of Love and Resistance in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Protestors gathered at the Little Village Arch to distribute signs that educate people about their rights.

‘These kids have dreams too’: Chicago educators resist fear, despite ICE concerns

Immigrant communities in Chicago are facing fear and uncertainty as President Trump’s administration ramps up mass deportations across the nation. At the end of January, the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Doug Bruno and Jorie Allen hug each other at the beginning of the game on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, a graduate student, was commemorated and will be playing her last regular season game as a Blue Demon.

Live Updates: DePaul crawls out with win against St. John’s, 65-64

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor March 2, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons are playing their last game of the regular season against the St. John's Red Storm at 2 p.m. St. John's currently sits in eighth place with a 5-12 conference record. DePaul is just...

James Baldwin’s enduring legacy on display at DePaul

James Baldwin’s enduring legacy on display at DePaul

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor February 28, 2025

"I think I've been heard, and I think I've frightened people," James Baldwin told The DePaulia in 1986,  his words both an indictment and a warning.  Nearly 40 years later, his fears — of racism's...

Students at James Farmer Jr Elementary school participate in celebratory Black History Month activities. These have included schoolwide presentations on Black history and students dressing as historical figures for a schoolwide “wax museum.”

Amid attacks on DEI, the importance of Black history emphasized in classrooms

Aaliyah McFadden, Contributing Writer February 26, 2025

Educators in Chicago are considering what it means to celebrate Black History Month as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity, equality and inclusion. Last month, the White House released...

Patrons of the Art Institute attend an exhibition in Project the Black Planet on Feb. 20, 2025. The exhibitions gather artwork in many mediums, inviting participants to contemplate cultural and political values of Pan-Africanism.

Art Institute’s Panafrican exhibition provides a century spanning journey

Jeremy Battle, Asst. Photo Editor February 24, 2025

Across its nearly 150-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has never had a Pan-African exhibit. In 2024, the museum sought to change that. In late December, Chicago’s historic Art Institute...

Jorie Allen blocks Creighton during the first half of their game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is on a two game losing streak.

Live Updates: DePaul loses to Creighton 74-83

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David February 23, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons are set to play their second to last home game of the season against the Creighton Bluejays at 2 p.m. The last time DePaul faced off against Creighton they lost by 21 points. Creighton...

Troy D'Amico makes a slam dunk during DePaul's game against Butler on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul has only won two games against Big East conference opponents this season.

Live Updates: DePaul falls to Butler 84-72

Ashley Mezewich and Jaydi Vasquez February 22, 2025

DePaul hosts the Butler Bulldogs at Wintrust Arena to end their season series. The Blue Demons played the Bulldogs on Jan. 25, and lost 86-69. DePaul looks to even the series at 1-1 and to get their third...

DePaul faculty convenes to discuss President Donald Trump's second term on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Arts and Letters Hall. More than 150 people joined in person and over Zoom to listen to the panel.

DePaul is standing firm on DEI, won’t be ‘bullied’

Jake Cox and Rose O’Keeffe February 21, 2025

As federal guidance orders the termination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs across U.S. campuses, universities face mounting questions about their ability to balance its academic freedom with...

File- Lincoln Park community members watch as Vice President for Facility Operations, Rich Wiltse, left, architect, Joseph Antunovich, middle, Athletics Director DeWayne Peevy , far right, and Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations, Peter Coffey demo their new athletics facility on Monday, April 29, 2024.

DePaul’s new basketball practice facility is delayed one year

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer February 20, 2025

DePaul University's proposed new basketball facility will be delayed at least one year after it was unable to secure a spot on the city council's agenda for zoning permits, the University said in an email...

CJ Gunn throws up a shot on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the first half of DePaul's game against St. Johns. Before the game, Gunn averages the most points per game on DePaul with 12.3.

No. 10 St. Johns takes down DePaul 89-61, Live Updates

Nick Palazzolo and Peyton Hopp February 19, 2025

DePaul welcomes No.10 St. John's to Wintrust Arena to finish their season series. These two teams met more than two months ago on Dec. 17, St. John's won 89-61. DePaul is looking to get their third win...

Fans cheer in the stands on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during a DePaul women's basketball game. DePaul lost to UConn, 84-58.

DePaul basketball attendance is ‘on the rebound’

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor February 17, 2025

DePaul basketball has had a rocky go of it — for as long as any current DePaul student can remember. A slew of losses has relegated the program to a less-than-ideal position in the eyes of students,...

Santiago Davila trains with the DePaul Men's soccer team at the Chicago Fire Pitch on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2025. The team practices three times a week, building endurance and player communication.

2,000 miles apart, DePaul goalkeepers maintain unique bond

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor February 17, 2025

After three years as the star goalie for DePaul, Gandhi Cruz departed Lincoln Park for the next chapter of his soccer journey. To the surprise of many, but certainly not Cruz, Santiago Dávila has stepped...

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