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The Dax program’s new “Cecilia House” in Lincoln Square officially opens on Nov. 8. The unit will house 10 DePaul students in need of housing.

‘I would be homeless and [living] outside’: Dax program aids students facing homelessness

Samantha Moilanen and Patrick Sloan-Turner September 18, 2022

In DePaul sophomore Fiker Shimels' home country of Ethiopia, receiving an education comes with barriers foreign to U.S. students. An ongoing civil war makes attending school nearly impossible, which is...

DePaul Men's Basketball coach Tony Stubblefield watches his team in an exhibition matchup against Montevallo in 2021.

Whispers at Wintrust: Men’s basketball looks to up attendance from last in Big East

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 18, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball team is on the verge of returning to relevance, whether that starts off with winning the Big East, landing highly-touted national recruits, or even solidifying a sustainable...

DePaul dances in the name of Durga Devi

Ruchi Nawathe, Nation & World Editor September 18, 2022

For nine nights and ten days, Hindus across the globe celebrate the nine forms of the goddess Durga and her epic battle with the devil Mahishasura. Navratri, directly translating to “nine nights”,...

American sign language (ASL) is one of 300. Depaul offers many levels of ASL for students interested.

Deaf Awareness Month at DePaul: AI bridging communication gap

Laura Katherine Tooley, Staff Writer September 18, 2022

“Paula” the AI avatar was created at Depaul 15 years ago, revolutionizing communication for the deaf and hard of hearing. The technology has been used for American Sign Language (ASL) translation,...

Students walk on the Quad, located on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.

Op-Ed: 50 Years with no teeth, Title IX reform is long overdue

September 11, 2022

This letter is co-written and co-signed by a group of current and former DePaul students. They have requested anonymity. As the school year begins, we are in what is known as the “red zone,” the...

Transportation services expand for academic year

Transportation services expand for academic year

Vanessa Lopez, Social Media Editor September 11, 2022

DePaul has unveiled two solutions for cross-campus student transportation, as students continue to express concerns over their safety while riding the CTA. The inter-campus shuttle and Vinnie Van services...

DePaul midfielder Beth Smyth hangs her head Thursday night after the Blue Demons suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Loyola.

Women’s soccer lose 2-1 heartbreaker to Loyola

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 11, 2022

DePaul women’s soccer lost to Loyola on Thursday, Sept. 8 by a score of 2-1. The Blue Demons played the Ramblers tough all game long, but a late go-ahead goal clinched the win for Loyola.  “I have...

Students hoot and holler for the Blue Man Group as the performers get on stage. The group sprayed paint into the crowd shortly after they began their performance with Student Government Association (SGA) President Kevin Holechko and SGA Vice President Magoli Garcia.

Welcome Week impresses with inaugural New Student Cavalcade

Kiersten Riedford and Lily Lowndes September 11, 2022

The day before the official start of the new school year, over 2,000 DePaul students gathered at the Quad for the university's largest welcome week event this year, Blue Demon Welcome. Blue Demon Welcome...

Lily Lowndes offers incoming freshman tips for how to excel during their time at DePaul.

My best tips for college students of all ages

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor September 11, 2022

As I enter my fourth and final year at DePaul, I think I’m finally getting the hang of college life. I’ve seen and been through a lot during my time as a Blue Demon and I wanted to share my best tips...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott answers questions during a press conference at the Texas Department of Public Safety Weslaco Regional Office on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Weslaco, Texas.

Over 70 migrants arrive to Chicago sent by Texas governor

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2022

Over 70 Venezuelan migrants arrived at Chicago’s Union Station Wednesday night as a part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants to Democratic ‘sanctuary’ cities.  The...

Junior forward Marek Gonda celebrates a goal in the first half against Bucknell on Sunday.

Men’s Soccer Secures First Win of Season, Defeat Bucknell 2-0

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter August 29, 2022

DePaul men’s soccer defeated Bucknell on Sunday, Aug. 28 with a score of 2-0. The Blue Demons offense scored two goals in the first half that helped set the tone for the remainder of the game. “I...

Attendees held up their green cards to show approval of timed speaker at a West Side community engagement forum.

‘It feels like we have to fight for everything’: West side residents voice concerns about mega festivals in Douglass Park

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2022

The Chicago Park District held a community engagement forum on Aug. 24 raising West Side residents' ongoing concerns about mega festivals, like Riot Fest, taking place in Douglass Park. The meeting...

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