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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
Jake Cox

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor

Jake is a junior journalism student at DePaul. You can find him staying up too late looking through The DePaulia’s archives or people-watching on the CTA.

Contact Jake: [email protected]

All content by Jake Cox
DePaul Biz and CTA launch partnership for economic development in Red Line Extension

DePaul Biz and CTA launch partnership for economic development in Red Line Extension

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
6:00 am
People take their places as a rehearsal begins on the West Front of U.S. Capitol ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Washington.

Corporations pour millions into inauguration Democrats plan to ditch

Lina Gebhardt and Jake Cox
January 18, 2025
A voting touchscreen sits inside a poll booth at the voting Supersite located at 191 N. Clark Street on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Voters can use the touchscreen to choose a ballot option in 12 different languages.

Should classes be cancelled on Election Day?

Jake Cox, Sofia Joseph, and Lindsay Freiberger
November 5, 2024
COLUMN: I help students register to vote. Maybe my job shouldn’t exist

COLUMN: I help students register to vote. Maybe my job shouldn’t exist

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
October 28, 2024
From left, former Student Government Association President Watfae Zayed, former security officer for DePaul Terrence Freeman and SJP media liaison Henna Ayesh listen to speakers at the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) press conference on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Lincoln Park. During the press conference, Freeman spoke about his removal from his security position at DePaul.

‘That’s not doing security to me’: Privately contracted security guard relocated off DePaul campus

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
September 16, 2024
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
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.

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

LiLi Jarvenpa and Avery Schoenhals
August 29, 2024
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
A spectator takes a photo of the jumbotron during night one of the DNC, on Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago.

Live Updates: The DNC, protests continue on Chicago’s West side

The DePaulia Staff
August 18, 2024
Third-party candidate Jill Stein joined Pro-Palestinian protestors in Union Park on the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Stein spoke to the DePaulia about reframing the two party system and against the war in Gaza.

[Photo] Jill Stein, Cornel West speak at pro-Palestinian Rally in Union Park

Jake Cox and Lina Gebhardt
August 21, 2024
Illinois delegates hold signs supporting Kamala Harris and Ill. Gov. JB Pritzker, on Aug. 20, 2024 at the United Center.

[Photo] ‘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
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks about Chicago's security plans for the DNC, on Aug. 19, 2024.

CPD feels “prepared” to handle protestors, DNC

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
August 19, 2024
CPD and DePaul Public Safety director Bob Wachowski stand on the Quad after the encampment’s removal in the early hours on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A garbage truck and grounds equipment was brought in to begin repairs to the Lincoln Park Quad.

DePaul’s Lincoln Park Quad to reopen in late August

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
July 9, 2024
Anne d'Aquino, an adjunct instructor, speaks on Belden Avenue at a press conference on June, 6, 2024. Dr. d'Aquino was fired last month after “the introduction of political matters into the class” which were “unrelated to the course.”

Health sciences adjunct fired over optional Gaza assignment defends academic freedom

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
June 6, 2024
Pro-Palestine protestors stand around the statue of Monsignor Egan outside of the Student Center during the DePaul Divest Coalition's press conference on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Student leaders and members of the encampment and DePaul community spoke during the press conference, stating that even if the encampment was gone, they would continue fighting for divestment.

BREAKING: SGA overwhelmingly passes referendum on divestment from Israel

Lucia Preziosi and Jake Cox
May 29, 2024
The DePaulia is cutting back our weekly print, but we aren’t going anywhere

The DePaulia is cutting back our weekly print, but we aren’t going anywhere

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
May 26, 2024
CPD and DePaul Public Safety director Bob Wachowski stand on the Quad after the encampment’s removal in the early hours on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A garbage truck and grounds equipment was brought in to begin repairs to the Lincoln Park Quad.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: CPD and Public Safety removed encampment, Coalition held rally

The DePaulia Staff
May 20, 2024
Cops line the corner of Belden Ave. and Seminary Ave. after removing protestors from DePaul's Quad in the early hours of May 16, 2024. The Quad is now closed until further notice

[Photo] CPD, Public Safety tear down DePaul protest encampment

Rose O'Keeffe, Lilly Keller, Claire Tweedie, and Lucia Preziosi
May 16, 2024
Parveen Mundi, DePaul SGA President, speaks to the press at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on DePaul's Quad, May 11. The press conference was called after DePaul called a 'stalemate' in negotiations with the Divestment Coalition.

BREAKING: DePaul Divestment Coalition holds a press conference in response to ’stalemate’ called by administration

Claire Tweedie and Jake Cox
May 11, 2024
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators wave flags and signs at the Fullerton entrance to DePaul's Quad as counter-protestors rally on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Counter-protestors ripped down many signing lining the fence on Fullerton Ave.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Tensions flare, CPD present during counter-protest of DePaul’s encampment

The DePaulia Staff
May 5, 2024
As the sun sets on the encampment on DePaul’s Quad a thunderstorm passed through, as protestors took shelter in tents and the Richardson Library. As the rain cleared, protestors walk around the Quad.

[Photo] Live Updates: CPD, Public Safety raids encampment on LPC Quad

The DePaulia Staff
April 30, 2024
Un manifestante sostiene dos carteles pro-palestinos, mientras los compañeros manifestantes cantan en solidaridad con Gaza el martes 30 de abril de 2024. El Taller de Desinversión del campamento se llevó a cabo entre las 4:30 y las 6:00 p.m. del martes.

Manifestantes pro-Palestinos firmes en sus demandas de desinversión de Israel. El campamento continúa en DePaul

Lilly Keller, Lucia Preziosi, Jake Cox, and Rose O'Keeffe
May 4, 2024
A protestor holds up two pro-Palestinian signs, while fellow demonstrators chant in solidarity of Gaza on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The encampment's Divestment Teach-In was held between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

‘We plan to stay here’: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators firm in demands for divestment from Israel; encampment continues on DePaul Quad

Lilly Keller, Lucia Preziosi, Jake Cox, and Rose O’Keeffe
May 4, 2024
Palestinian flags line the main path on DePaul's Quad, May 2, 2024.

A person striking holds a sign on DePaul's Quad, on May 1.

‘United DePaul’ organizes one-day strike

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
May 1, 2024
Tents sit on the Lincoln Park Quad on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as protestors ready for the night after day one of DePaul’s encampment. Protestors are expected to spend the night on campus without any interference from Chicago police.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Day one of DePaul’s divestment encampment on the Quad

The DePaulia Staff
April 30, 2024
Ben, a DePaul sophomore, joined counter-protesters on April 30 to support Israel and said "(...) we are all here to get the hostages released".

Nick, a Lincoln Park resident, came to DePaul to counter-protest the encampment on the Quad, on April 30 at 3 p.m.

About 25 counter-protesters gathered at the Seminary entrance to DePaul's Quad to protest the encampment on April 30 at 3 p.m.

A sign reading "Jesus died for our sins. Palestinian kids are dying for our profits." on DePaul's quad shortly after protestors began an encampment for divestment, at 10:00 a.m.

Everything you need to know to vote in the Illinois Primary

Everything you need to know to vote in the Illinois Primary

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
March 3, 2024
QUIZ: Where should you spend a DePaul St. Patty’s Day?

QUIZ: Where should you spend a DePaul St. Patty’s Day?

Jake Cox and Brigid O'Brien
March 2, 2024
Campaign contribution information pulled from Illinois State Board of Elections and Federal Election Commission. (Photo Courtesy/ Citadel)

[Photo] Top DePaul trustee a big donor to Chicago mayoral candidate, national Republicans

Erin Gessert, Lina Gebhardt, and Fatima Hasan
March 3, 2024
A photo illustration of a Texas flag and barbed wire, superimposed over an image of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, A participant carries a sign outside of a "Take Our Border Back" rally, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Quemado, Texas and a photo of the Supreme Court inside of a silhouette of Texas. Photo of participant by (AP Photo/Eric Gay). Other images used under Creative Commons.

[Photo] ‘Big, awful game of political theater:’ Tensions continue to rise between Texas and Biden administration

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2024
Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief, Lilly Keller, Print Managing Editor and Samantha Moilanen, Online Managing Editor, posing for a photo in front of The DePaulia bureau, in Chicago, holding a few of awards The DePaulia won on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

[Photo] The DePaulia took home 32 awards at the Illinois College Press Conference

The DePaulia Staff
February 17, 2024

QUIZ: What DePaul major is your perfect Valentine?

Jake Cox and Brigid O'Brien
February 11, 2024
Turning 20 DeJamz

Turning 20 DeJamz

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
February 4, 2024
“Mean Girls” review: The movie musical adaptation can sit with us

“Mean Girls” review: The movie musical adaptation can sit with us

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Jake Cox
January 28, 2024
Students walk on DePaul's Quad near the intersection of Belden and Sanctuary Ave.

BREAKING: Fall census shows increased enrollment and retention

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
October 24, 2023
File - Organizers and volunteers for Brandon Johnson’s campaign cheer as Johnson and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders takes the stage at a rally at UIC Credit Union 1 Arena ahead of the runoff election on April 4, 2023.

[Photo] Optimism and trust prevail between Chicago teachers and Mayor Brandon Johnson

Meghan Lajewski, Contributing Writer
October 8, 2023
A photo shows the DePaul campus at night on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. On the night of Sept. 23, student Ella Gutin was among students robbed on the Quad, near the Schmidt Academic Center. It's one of five robberies reported since the academic term began.

DePaul students concerned with crime, swift safety changes

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
October 1, 2023
Percentage of essential works and CTA commuters in proximity to the proposed stations

[Photo] Red Line project to end transit inequity on Far South Side

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2023
On Sept. 23, several DePaul students were robbed on the Quad at the Lincoln Park Campus.

BREAKING: DePaul requires community members to have ID on campus premises

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
September 25, 2023
Public safety alert posters, in response to the crimes the night of Sept. 23, hang on the doors of the Richardson Library in Lincoln Park.

BREAKING: Students face spike in robberies on campus this fall, several robbed over the weekend

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
September 24, 2023
A mockup of the proposed basketball practice facility to be housed on the Lincoln Park Campus, projected to begin construction in summer 2025 and be completed by fall 2026. Provided by DePaul University.

DePaul unveils $60 million basketball practice complex plan through philanthropic campaign

Jake Cox and Lilly Keller
August 31, 2023
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2023, after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, saying race cannot be a factor.

DePaul President Manuel responds to SCOTUS striking down affirmative action

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
June 30, 2023
Pride month merchandise is displayed at a Target store, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Longtime Pride sponsors like Bud Light and Target have come under attack by conservatives for their LGBTQ-friendly marketing.

Pride vs. prejudice: Companies balance celebrating pride with conservative boycotts

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
June 12, 2023
A crowd of young people gather at a Brandon Johnson rally with Bernie Sanders ahead of the run-off election, at UIC CreditOne Arena, on March 29, 2023.

[Photo] Young adults can make a political difference

Noah Tomko-Jones, Contributing Writer
June 12, 2023
Taylor Swift sings "I Knew You Were Trouble" during the "RED" set of "The Eras Tour" on Saturday, June 2, 2023 at Soldier Field.

‘It’s been a long time coming’: Taylor Swift is bejeweled in three-day run at Soldier Field

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
June 6, 2023
The sad dads live up to their name: ‘The National’ tour opens in Chicago

The sad dads live up to their name: ‘The National’ tour opens in Chicago

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
June 4, 2023
DePaul Central, the office in charge of student accounts and finances, is housed on the first floor of the Schmidt Academic Center in Lincoln Park.

DePaul raises tuition rates

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
May 23, 2023

DeJamz: For the Gleeks

Jake Cox and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
May 21, 2023
SGA fails to uphold transparency requirements, Holechko petitions for removal

SGA fails to uphold transparency requirements, Holechko petitions for removal

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
April 30, 2023
DePaul freshman Vanessa Ramon-Ibarra was one of many demonstrators at the student organized demonstration supporting faculty in wake of last week's news of cuts to term faculty contracts.

‘It’s not Vincentian’: Students protest budget, meet with university officials

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
April 16, 2023
Budget crisis vocabulary guide

Budget crisis vocabulary guide

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
April 16, 2023
Megan Galarza, a student organizer, speaks to the crowd of protestors.

DePaul students organize in response to budget gap

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
April 10, 2023
Organizers and volunteers for Brandon Johnson's campaign cheer as Johnson and U.S. Senator Bernie Sander takes the stage at rally at UIC CreditUnion1 Arena ahead of runoff election on April 4.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies on behalf of Brandon Johnson at a campaign event at the University of Illinois at Chicago on March 30, five days before the runoff election.

[Photo] Down to the wire: Mayoral candidates bring out big names for final push

Lilly Keller and Una Cleary
April 2, 2023
Chicagoan's at the Lincoln Park Public Library cast their votes for the consolidated municipal election Friday Feb. 24. The polling site will reopen for the runoff election on April 4.

OPINION: It’s time to run-off the runoff, Ranked-choice voting for Chicago

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
March 5, 2023
Voting for local races ends on Feb. 28. The Lincoln Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library is the closest voting location to the DePaul Lincoln Park campus.

A guide to last-minute voting in Chicago

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
February 26, 2023
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