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Wintrust September 26, 2025
DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

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Isabella Russomanno

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor

Isabella is a junior double majoring in philosophy and journalism.

Contact Isabella: [email protected].

DePaul offers 2-credit financial literacy ‘boot camp’ course open to all majors

DePaul offers 2-credit financial literacy ‘boot camp’ course open to all majors

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
November 3, 2025
President Rob Manuel (center) speaks alongside Director of Public Safety Bob Wachowski and Interim Vice President Kimberlie Goldsberry at the SGA meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Representatives asked the president about the university's financial strain and an ICE sighting near campus.

Manuel, administrators address budget, ICE concerns at SGA meeting

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
November 3, 2025
Red Cross vehicles carrying the bodies of two people believed to be deceased hostages handed over by Hamas make their way toward the Kissufim border crossing with Israel, to be transferred to Israeli authorities, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

As fragile ceasefire flares up in Gaza, initial relief over peace deal is paired with anxiety

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
November 3, 2025
DePaul assistant women's basketball coaches Jessica January (left) and Ashton Millender stand on the court during the pregame warm-up at the scrimmage against Milwaukee at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Both played on the DePaul women's basketball team as students.

[Photo] Family Ties: Former DePaul athletes return to lead their former teams

Kathryn Byrnes, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2025
Michelle Ojo celebrates on the bench of the DePaul team at a scrimmage versus the Milwaukee Panthers on Oct. 25, 2025. Ojo was named Kay Yow Servant Leader, first in DePaul women’s basketball program history.

[Photo] Michelle Ojo named first Kay Yow Servant Leader in DePaul women’s basketball program

Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer
October 27, 2025
aras Mytrofanyuk, DePaul senior and chair of SGA's Academic Affairs Committee, discusses ideas at an SGA meeting with other student representatives on Sept. 17, 2025. Mytrofanyuk spearheaded a recent resolution to create a "Know Your Resources" campaign, which seeks to make information about university resources more easily accessible to students.

SGA fall election voting opens, Manuel to speak at Wednesday’s meeting

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
October 27, 2025
DePaul redshirt freshman guard Alayna West (3) dribbles the ball against Milwaukee at the women's basketball exhibition game at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. West was DePaul's highest scorer with 14 points.

[Photo] A Perfect Split for a Fresh Start: Jill Pizzotti’s first DePaul squad balances new and old

Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
October 27, 2025
Jill Pizzotti coaches the DePaul women's basketball team during a game against Milwaukee on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. DePaul beat Milwaukee 77-73.

[Photo] A Lifelong Love of the Game: Jill Pizzotti’s road to DePaul’s women’s basketball head coach

Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor
October 27, 2025
Assistant women's basketball coach Ashton Millender throws basketballs during pregame practice at the women's exhibition game against Milwaukee at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Millender played on the DePaul women's basketball team as a student.

[Photo] Back In Blue: Assistant coaches, DePaul crafted

Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
October 27, 2025
DePaul senior guard CJ Gunn (11) prepares to shoot during the exhibition game against Loyola Chicago at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Gunn was DePaul’s leading scorer during the 2024-25 season.

[Photo] Returners, new additions shine in overtime exhibition win against Loyola Chicago

Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
October 27, 2025
DePaul senior guard CJ Gunn (11) jumps for a dunk during the exhibition game against Loyola Chicago at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Gunn was DePaul’s leading scorer during the 2024-25 season.

[Photo] Benson, Blocker and Gunn: A ‘brotherhood’ with an impact

Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
October 27, 2025
Elissa Foster and Mashal Malik go over the Dialogue Collaborative's event logistics in Foster's office on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025. Foster is the co-chair of the Collaborative's implementation team, and Malik is a graduate assistant in CDM who is helping coordinate digital aspects of the program.

Bridging differences: Students are invited to participate in DePaul’s dialogue events

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
October 13, 2025
SGA president Prince Priyanshu and vice president Ahmad Barakat meet in the office of student involvement for an interview on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. The interview focused on continuing initiative into the 2025-2026 school year as well as what more to expect from SGA this year.

Reach out for ‘anything,’ DePaul student gov president says

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
September 29, 2025
President Robert Manuel shares his vision for the upcoming year with faculty and staff during the Academic Convocation at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 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.

DePaul debe enfrentar tensiones financieras y desafíos globales, dice Manuel

Sadie Springer and Isabella Russomanno
September 4, 2025
President Rob Manuel gives closing remarks during the Academic Convocation in the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church on September 3rd, 2025. He honors some DePaul faculty and staff members by presenting them with recognition awards.

DePaul must navigate financial strain and global challenges, Manuel says

Isabella Russomanno and Sadie Springer
September 4, 2025
PPGA President Maya Roman leads their town hall at the Lincoln Park Public Library on Friday, June 13, 2025. This came after DePaul University forced the organization to deactivate.

DePaul reproductive health group to reshape following university shutdown

Sadie Springer and Isabella Russomanno
June 13, 2025
The post-grad job hunt is on — there’s hope despite concerns

The post-grad job hunt is on — there’s hope despite concerns

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
June 2, 2025
‘Human Spark’: Symposium explores ethical and legal questions about AI in the arts

‘Human Spark’: Symposium explores ethical and legal questions about AI in the arts

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
May 19, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington.

Tariffs have disrupted the global economy: Here’s what’s changed since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
May 5, 2025
Museumgoers observe “Tree of Hope, Remain Strong” (1946) at the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday, April 17, 2025. It depicts Kahlo lying down on a gurney with incisions on her back, referencing a recent surgery, next to another version of herself sitting up, wearing a traditional Tehuana dress and looking at the observer head-on.

Frida in Paris: Art Institute exhibition traces Kahlo’s surrealist connections

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
May 5, 2025
Los visitantes del museo observan "Árbol de la esperanza, mantente firme" (1946) en el Instituto de Arte de Chicago el jueves, 17 de abril de 2025. La obra muestra a Kahlo recostada en una camilla con incisiones en la espalda, haciendo referencia a una cirugía reciente, junto a otra versión de sí misma sentada, vestida con un traje tradicional tehuana y mirando de frente al espectador.

Frida en París: el Instituto de Arte explora los lazos de Kahlo con el surrealismo y Mary Reynolds

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
May 5, 2025
Grace Gubbrud, center, and various DePaul professors talk during a financial literacy workshop on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Monroe Hall. Gubbrud said she grew up getting most of her financial knowledge from her father, an accountant.

Adulting 101: Field notes from a financial literacy workshop

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
April 14, 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is sworn in during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.

Mayor Johnson testifies on congressional panel on sanctuary cities as DOJ sues Chicago

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
March 10, 2025
District 4 school board candidates Carmen Gioiosa and Karen Zaccor answer audience questions at the South Lakeview Neighbors’ meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. The audience was eager for candidates to put forward their plans in advocating for the district and Chicago Public Schools.

Forum gives look inside Chicago’s first school board election

Isabella Russomanno, Asst. Copy Editor
October 21, 2024
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