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Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shines a light on domestic violence

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shines a light on domestic violence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor September 16, 2024

The alleged killing of African Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei alarmed the sports world and heightened calls to address domestic violence internationally.  Police said Cheptegei, 33, was severely...

Protestors at the Students for Justice in Palestine rally on Sept. 12, 2024, paint a tarp with pro-Palestinian messages in front of the Lincoln Park Student Center. The tarp and painting supplies were laid out for attendees to decorate after the press conference and march.

Photo Gallery: Students for Justice in Palestine hold press conference, rally for Gaza

Claire Tweedie and Will Robson September 16, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine hosted its first rally of the school year on Thursday, Sept. 12 in front of the Lincoln Park Student Center. The rally, which featured a press conference then march, continued...

A sign hangs on the side of the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park, Chicago, on Aug. 25, 2024. The sign reads out new demonstration policies on campus.

DePaul has new protest and demonstration guidelines. Here’s what has changed

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor August 31, 2024

A leadership note was sent to the DePaul community on Aug. 8, updating the guidelines for demonstrations on campus. This policy change has been in the works since Summer 2023, and follows intense protests...

President Robert Manuel claps as faculy and staff are honored with the Spirit of DePaul award at during the Academic Convocation at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Lincoln Park on Aug. 29, 2024. In this past, Manuel's speeches have focused on DePaul's finances, but this year was centered on dialogue and the campus community.

Manuel acknowledges ‘devastating loss’ in the Middle East, emphasizes ‘dialogue’ in new academic year

LiLi Jarvenpa and Avery Schoenhals August 29, 2024

DePaul President Robert Manuel addressed faculty and staff members at the annual convocation on Thursday, Aug. 29. He called for dialogue and humanity in the university’s response to the ongoing humanitarian...

A father takes a photo of his daughter who poses with two American flags during the last day of the Democratic National Convention, on Aug. 22, 2024.

The power of likes: How influencers are #shaping campaign rhetoric

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2024

In today’s social media landscape, influencers often get a bad rap. The Democratic National Convention hoped to prove otherwise. From day one of the 2024 planning process to the rollout of the blue...

A DNC attendee takes a photo of the crowds at the United Center on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Crowds faced difficulty finding seating as the arena grew increasingly more full through the week.

Photo Gallery: Dems take Chicago for energetic conference

Quentin Blais and Lina Gebhardt August 24, 2024

Throughout the four nights of the Democratic National Convention, democratic leaders, pop-culture icons and 'everyday Americans' took the stage to convince America why they should vote for Vice President...

Protestors wave Palestinian flags as they approach Damen Station at Union Park in Chicago on Thursday, August 22, 2024, during the Coalition to March on the DNC.

Photo Gallery: Thousands of protestors march on the DNC, in support of Gaza

Alonso Vidal, Lina Gebhardt, and Jake Cox August 23, 2024

  Throughout the four-day Democratic National Convention, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets to demand an end to military aid to Israel. On Monday, Aug. 19, there were...

Vice President Kamala Harris accepts her nomination as the Democratic nominee at the United Center on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2024. In her speech, she said that she would work to represent everyone, even those who don't support her.

‘We’re not going back’: Vice President Harris becomes Democratic nominee Harris

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief August 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris formally became the Democratic presidential nominee as she delivered remarks and officially accepted the nomination at her party’s Thursday night. "With this election,...

A group of uncommitted delegates and other pro-Palestinian supporters gather on Aug. 21, 2024, outside the United Center in Chicago. The group is holding a sit-in after being denied a Palestinian-American speaker at the DNC.

DNC night three theme ‘A Fight for Our Freedoms’ felt in and outside convention center

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Editor-In-Chief August 22, 2024

While protests continued across Chicago, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president and addressed the nation Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention.  Before...

Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

‘Hope is making a comeback’: Obamas, Doug Emhoff and Lil Jon make appearances at night two of DNC

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief August 21, 2024

As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) entered its second night at the United Center in Chicago, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and rapper Lil Jon only scratched the...

Protestors hold signs at the March on the DNC on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Union Park in Chicago.

Thousands rally outside day one of DNC, demanding justice for Gaza

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 20, 2024

Thousands of protesters with the coalition March on DNC took to the streets of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 19, demanding an end to military aid to Israel. The coalition, backed...

President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. Delegates are also meeting to nominate Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.

DNC night one: Democrats celebrate ‘everyday Americans,’ Biden passes torch

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor August 20, 2024

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Chicago’s United Center opened with a packed stadium full of delegates, volunteers, and media from across the country. Along with the Democratic candidate...

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