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Cailey Gleeson

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor

Cailey Gleeson is the News Editor for The DePaulia and an undergraduate studying journalism and psychology. Her second home is Philz Coffee, where you can find her working on articles at least three days out of the week, and she loves The 1975 more than anything.
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Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on twitter @caileygleeson
All content by Cailey Gleeson
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul Students Against Incarceration’s book club perseveres despite pandemic

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Cailey Gleeson
March 17, 2021
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul nursing students and faculty take part in vaccination efforts around city

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 14, 2021
An empty classroom set aside for socially distanced learning at DePaul's Loop campus.

DePaul students look back on a full year of online school

Emma Oxnevad, Rebecca Meluch, and Cailey Gleeson
March 14, 2021
The Theatre School at DePaul University, located in Lincoln Park.

University names Coya Paz Brownrigg interim dean of Theatre School

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 12, 2021
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

$21 million donation funds new scholarship, homelessness institute

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 5, 2021
A child detention center located in Rogers Park on the city’s Far North Side, one of five such properties managed by Heartland Alliance.

Revisiting Heartland Alliance a year after Covid outbreak sickened 42 detainees and staff

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 4, 2021
In this file photo, game design students work in a CDM lab.

University launches new master’s in artificial science program

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 28, 2021
The statue of Father John Egan outside of DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.

$5 million gift funds John Horan scholarship for incoming students

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 21, 2021
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul to launch chapter of National Association for Black Journalists

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 15, 2021
The statue of John J. Egan, located outside of the Lincoln Park Student Center, wearing a mask.

University plans virtual commencement for class of 2021

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 15, 2021
Chicago Police officers cross the street in downtown Chicago, Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

CPD strips president of DePaul-partnered police union of pay

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 11, 2021
Chicago Police officers cross the street in downtown Chicago, Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Community organizations call for removal of president of DePaul-partnered police union

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 7, 2021
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Fulbright names 17 DePaul students semi-finalists in annual grant competition

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 4, 2021
Sign outside Oak Park Kitchen + Bar signaling they're open for business with indoor dining.

Indoor dining resumes in Chicago, suburban Cook County

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 31, 2021
The DePaul chapter of Dissenters — a national campaign calling for the end of U.S. militarism — held its first event, “Militarism 101,” on Friday to inform members on how militarism relates to the cause of their organization.

DePaul chapter of Dissenters holds “Militarism 101’ workshop

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Cailey Gleeson
January 31, 2021
The statue of John J. Egan, located outside of the Lincoln Park Student Center, wearing a mask.

DePaul falls short as local universities announce vaccine roll-out plans

Holly Jenvey and Cailey Gleeson
January 25, 2021
Geoffrey Wiseman has been appointed the inaugural endowed chair of applied diplomacy for DePaul’s Grace School of Applied Diplomacy.

Grace School of Applied Diplomacy names Geoffrey Wiseman inaugural endowed chair

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 18, 2021
Chicago Police officers cross the street in downtown Chicago, Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

President of DePaul-partnered police union defends Capitol siege

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 7, 2021
A student walks along the Quad, located in Lincoln Park.

University returns to standard ‘pass/fail’ guidelines for winter quarter

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 5, 2021
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Board names new chair, vice-chairs in light of Holland passing

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
December 15, 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, foreground, along with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, third from left, and public health officials provide updated public guidance around the coronavirus, during a press conference at the Thompson Center, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Chicago.

Experts say distrust in state officials, flawed pension systems led to Fair Tax defeat

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
November 30, 2020
Lincoln Park High School, located just blocks away from DePaul’s campus, is part of CPS. (Photo courtesy of Kseferovic | Wikimedia Commons)

CPS plans phased reopening for second quarter despite criticisms

Cailey Gleeson and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
November 8, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Biden receive a virtual briefing on COVID-19 from public health experts in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Harris’ past prosecutorial record raises questions in some voters

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
November 1, 2020
Voter casts their ballot early at Cook County Administration Building.

150 voters: DePaul professors work to register community ahead of election

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Cailey Gleeson
October 18, 2020
People wait line to early vote as they fill out voter registration cards outside the Loop Super Site in downtown Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. It is the only location allowing early voting in the city right now, but early voting will expand to locations in all 50 wards on Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Election 2020: Illinois voting guide

Lacey Latch and Cailey Gleeson
October 11, 2020
DePaul political science department honors life of Cathy May

DePaul political science department honors life of Cathy May

Cailey Gleeson and Ella Lee
October 11, 2020
Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., speaks during a news conference about COVID-19, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Contested race for 14th Congressional district seat teeters on youth, commitment to president

Cailey Gleeson, Lacey Latch, Ella Lee, and Emma Oxnevad
September 27, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at the Fayetteville Regional Airport in Fayetteville, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Trump uses “law and order” campaign to take back midwest votes

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 20, 2020
City council bans flavored products, proposes further resolution to end youth usage

City council bans flavored products, proposes further resolution to end youth usage

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 20, 2020
The virtual map of DePaul’s quad, the usual location for the annual Involvement Fair.

[Photo] Involvement fair goes virtual, sees slight drop in participation

Charlie Carey
September 20, 2020
The Bean, located in Millennium Park, closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Cultural institutions across Chicago see effects of the pandemic

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Cailey Gleeson
September 20, 2020
In this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, Machine Gun Kelly performs prior to the start of the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 11, 2020
The Sinai Urban Health Institute-DePaul University Research Fellows meet remotely each week to discuss progress on their manuscripts as part of the Unequal Cities project, a comprehensive research initiative to study city-level mortality rates and racial inequities among the 30 most populous U.S. cities. . Meeting via Zoom in mid-August were, clockwise from top left: Maureen Benjamins, senior research fellow, SUHI; Joanna Buscemi, assistant professor of psychology, DePaul; Fereshteh Ghahramani, assistant professor of information systems and computer security, DePaul; Daniel Schober, assistant professor of public health, DePaul; Karyn Stewart, assistant professor of sociology, DePaul; and Nazia Saiyed, epidemiologist, SUHI. Not pictured, Julia Lippert, assistant professor of health sciences, DePaul.

University announces research collaboration with Sinai Health Systems

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 11, 2020
Exclusive: DePaul sets lofty $60M goal for student relief fundraising campaign ‘Now We Must’

Exclusive: DePaul sets lofty $60M goal for student relief fundraising campaign ‘Now We Must’

Ella Lee and Cailey Gleeson
September 8, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Colleges adapt to scaled-back campus reopening

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Cailey Gleeson, Marcus Robertson, and Lacey Latch
September 6, 2020
Brownstones Coffee, located in the Lincoln Park Student Center, with social distance seating and sign reminding students to wear face covering.

University sets plan to trace COVID-19 at DePaul

Ella Lee and Cailey Gleeson
September 4, 2020
Mayor Lori Lightfoot answers a reporter's question during a news conference to provide an update to the latest efforts by the Racial Equity Rapid Response Team in Chicago on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Organizers call for Lightfoot to de-escalate police department

Cailey Gleeson and Nika Schoonover
September 4, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

University reports data breach with third-party provider

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
August 21, 2020
DePaul students criticize reportedly racist culture within College of Communication, university

DePaul students criticize reportedly racist culture within College of Communication, university

Cailey Gleeson and Emma Oxnevad
August 5, 2020
FILE PHOTO—Kassidy Kascht sits in her bunk doing homework in her converted housing unit in Clifton-Fullerton Hall. Kascht’s room was designed to house two students, but currently houses three freshmen.

University announces Clifton-Fullerton Hall to be renamed Ozanam Hall

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 24, 2020
DePaul announces student options following Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order

DePaul announces student options following Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 20, 2020
DePaul appoints new Board of Trustees chair, vice chair

DePaul appoints new Board of Trustees chair, vice chair

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 1, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul to offer on-campus, online courses for fall

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
June 15, 2020
Coalition for Racial Justice forms in light of Calvente tenure denial

Coalition for Racial Justice forms in light of Calvente tenure denial

Cailey Gleeson and Keira Wingate
June 10, 2020
FILE-Dr. Lisa Calvente filed a lawsuit against DePaul in 2020, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation.

Timeline of Lisa Calvente’s career at DePaul

Brita Hunegs and Cailey Gleeson
June 8, 2020
DePaul professor claims broken rules, discrimination led to denial of tenure

DePaul professor claims broken rules, discrimination led to denial of tenure

Cailey Gleeson, Brita Hunegs, Ella Lee, Emma Oxnevad, and Keira Wingate
June 8, 2020
People gather on Friday May 29 at a memorial mural painted outside the Cup Foods store on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis where George Floyd died at the hands of police.

Killing of George Floyd ignites nationwide unrest

Cailey Gleeson, Ria Bhagwat, Brita Hunegs, and Lacey Latch
May 29, 2020
Victim of police brutality misnamed in message from DePaul president about remembering black lives lost

Victim of police brutality misnamed in message from DePaul president about remembering black lives lost

Cailey Gleeson and Ella Lee
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: The 1975 experiment with new sounds on “Notes On A Conditional Form”

REVIEW: The 1975 experiment with new sounds on “Notes On A Conditional Form”

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 24, 2020
Un centro de detención infantil ubicado en el vecindario de Rogers Park en el norte de la ciudad, una de las cinco propiedades manejadas por Heartland Alliance.

42 niños inmigrantes dan positivo al COVID-19 en centros de detención de Heartland

Cailey Gleeson and Hillary Flores
May 3, 2020
A child detention center located in Rogers Park on the city’s Far North Side, one of five such properties managed by Heartland Alliance.

42 immigrant children test positive for COVID-19 at Heartland detention centers

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 2, 2020
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Sunday, April 19, 2020, in Washington.

Experts say COVID-19 might upend 2020 election

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
April 20, 2020

COVID-19 cancels blood drives across nation, raises concerns over shortages

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
April 19, 2020
A Caltrans freeway sign reads: "Wash your hands, Stay healthy, Avoid COVID-19" in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close in the nation's most populous state. Also Sunday, he urged seniors and people with chronic health conditions to isolate themselves at home in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

COLUMN: Stop saying ‘only’ the elderly and immunocompromised

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 16, 2020
DePaul students share concerns about switch to online learning

DePaul students share concerns about switch to online learning

Keira Wingate and Cailey Gleeson
March 12, 2020
A child detention center located in Rogers Park on the city’s Far North Side, one of five such properties managed by Heartland Alliance.

Immigrant children being detained across Chicago

Cailey Gleeson, Fatima Zaidi, Xavier Ortega, Jovana Vajagic, and Olivia Wageman
March 8, 2020
Joe Biden speaks at a primary election campaign rally Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

Super Tuesday narrows Democratic presidential race

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 8, 2020
Here’s what to expect this year at Lollapalooza

Here’s what to expect this year at Lollapalooza

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 24, 2020
This Aug. 15, 2017 file photo shows an arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen, also known as Percocet, in New York. Dozens of Ohio local government leaders gathered privately Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, to discuss how to divide millions of dollars from a prospective opioid settlement. The goal is to position themselves to enter settlement talks with drugmakers as a united front with the state, which would be a first nationally.

Proposed $18 billion opioid settlement falls short

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 23, 2020
Two Chicago police officers convene at the Jackson Red Line stop.

Loop crime escalates

Nate Burleyson and Cailey Gleeson
February 23, 2020
The CTA says they will add over 1,000 cameras at CTA locations, including cameras at every one of the 146 L stops. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Shooting at Jackson Red Line stop kills one, injures two

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 17, 2020
President Donald Trump smiles during a meeting with Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Impeachment trial ends with acquittal for Trump

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 13, 2020
Anti-Brexit remain in the European Union supporter Steve Bray, second left, protests outside the Houses of Parliament to coincide with the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.

Britain’s future uncertain following Brexit Day

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 9, 2020
Obsession with 'You' lead character echoes viewers' toxic behavior

Obsession with ‘You’ lead character echoes viewers’ toxic behavior

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 3, 2020
The 1975's guitarist Adam Hann on stage during their show in Milwaukee on May 10. This marks the band's first show in the Midwest in nearly three years.

The 1975 focuses on climate change activism in upcoming shows

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 3, 2020
In this May 1, 2019 file photo, National security adviser John Bolton talks to reporters outside the White House in Washington.

Impeachment trial week in review Jan. 27 – Feb. 2

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 3, 2020
House Democratic impeachment managers, from left, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., speak at the Capitol in Washington, to discuss the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

Impeachment week in review

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 26, 2020
In this June 21, 2019 file photo, Gov. Greg Abbott, left, speaks at a news conference at the Capitol, in Austin, Texas. Abbott says the state will reject the re-settlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.

Judge temporarily overrules Texas refugee ban

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 20, 2020
President Donald Trump walks up the steps of Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Trump is heading to Austin, Texas to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation's convention before returning to Washington later in the evening.

Impeachment inquiry week in review Jan. 13 – Jan. 19

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 19, 2020
Roaring into the '20s

Roaring into the ’20s

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 12, 2020
Impeachment inquiry week in review

Impeachment inquiry week in review

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 12, 2020

Tensions spike between US, Iran following Soleimani’s assassination

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 12, 2020
The 1975 captivates audience at pair of Midwest shows

The 1975 captivates audience at pair of Midwest shows

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
December 16, 2019
Photo from IMDB

What’s Fresh: Haunted

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
October 28, 2019

Local ghost tour explores city’s haunted sites

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
October 28, 2019
In this Nov. 2, 2017, file photo, a medic with the Cincinnati Fire Department administers Naloxone to a man while responding to a possible overdose report at a gas station in downtown Cincinnati.

Purdue Pharma settlements a window into U.S. opioid crisis

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
October 21, 2019
Graphics by Annalisa Baranowski / The DePaulia

Chicago’s haunted history reaches both campuses

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
October 7, 2019
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg, of Sweden, addresses the Climate Action Summit

Young people take center stage at UN climate summit

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 30, 2019
St. Vincent's DeJamz

St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 30, 2019
In this Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, photo, Andrew Teasley, a salesman at a Biddeford, Maine vape shop, exhales vapor while using an e-cigarette.

Vaping illnesses, deaths reported nationwide

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 23, 2019
Twin Peaks mature with 'Lookout Low'

Twin Peaks mature with ‘Lookout Low’

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 23, 2019
Slaughter Beach, Dog took over Lincoln Hall on Sept. 13, delighting new and old fans alike.

Slaughter Beach, Dog show transported audience into coming-of-age movie

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 16, 2019
Beating the back-to-school blues

Beating the back-to-school blues

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 16, 2019
The 1975 performing at Chicago's United Center on May 8.

The 1975 make waves with return to Midwest

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 13, 2019
Smaller acts to look for at Lolla

Smaller acts to look for at Lolla

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
April 29, 2019
Students write suggestions for how to curb sexual assault on campus on a white board at the Take Back the Night event.

Take Back the Night extends support to sexual violence survivors, highlights institutional shortcomings

Ella Lee and Cailey Gleeson
April 22, 2019
Sophomore pitcher Natalie Halvorson winds up for a pitch during DePaul's Feb. 9 game against Green Bay at the Total Control Sports Invitational. Halvorson leads the team both in wins and in ERA so far this season, with a record of 13-5 and an ERA of 3.41. (Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia)

Bases-loaded jam leads to nine-year relationship for DePaul duo

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
April 8, 2019
Gender inequality in local music scene highlighted by recent abuse allegations

Gender inequality in local music scene highlighted by recent abuse allegations

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
March 4, 2019
Archdiocese of Chicago examines sex abuse policies following Attorney General’s investigation

Archdiocese of Chicago examines sex abuse policies following Attorney General’s investigation

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
February 11, 2019
A stand of Bad Witch Club memorabilia at the goth prom fundraiser.

Femifest gears up for fifth anniversary

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 22, 2019
New Year, New Music

New Year, New Music

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
January 14, 2019
The 1975 in Manchester, England on Dec. 1, 2018.

The 1975 exceed all expectations with new album

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
December 3, 2018
5 Seconds of Summer rock the Aragon

5 Seconds of Summer rock the Aragon

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
September 10, 2018

Destroy Boys, Sons of an Illustrious Father rock Schubas

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
June 23, 2018
Steffan Argus performing on stage at the Subterranean with his band on May 22.

Steffan Argus, Shane get groovy at the Subterranean

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 29, 2018
This marks the first new release for the band since announcing their hiatus in 2014.

Arctic Monkeys reinvent themselves

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 14, 2018
Jess Williamson opened the show for alternative trio Loma at Schubas Tavern on Friday, May 11.

Loma, Jess Williamson take over Schubas

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 14, 2018
FILE-The crowd endures the rain during Lollapalooza 2014. (Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia)

Five acts that will break out post-Lolla

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
May 7, 2018
"When I Think of You in a Castle" is Post Animal's first new release since 2016. IMAGE COURTESY OF POST ANIMAL BANDCAMP

Post Animal’s debut is psychedelic rock masterpiece

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
April 23, 2018
The Band CAMINO performing as the show opener at the Subterranean. (Cailey Gleeson | The DePaulia)

The Band CAMINO, Night Game rock Subterranean

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
April 2, 2018
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