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The DePaulia
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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
LIVE UPDATES: ENCAMPMENT FOR DIVESTMENT CONTINUES ON DEPAUL QUAD
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
LIVE UPDATES: ENCAMPMENT ON DPU QUAD
Kiersten Riedford

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor

Kiersten is a sophomore and the News Editor at The DePaulia.

Email: [email protected]

All content by Kiersten Riedford
David Hupp, SGA senator for fourth and fifth-year students, said he wants DePaul’s administration to research what disabled students are needing the most in college.

[Photo] New SGA committees to advocate for disabled students, mental health issues

Claire Tweedie, Content Managing Editor
September 18, 2022
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
DePaul President Rob Manuel smiles to a student in a student media press conference on Sept. 1 after mentioning how students are able to walk his dog if they would like to.

‘He has impressed me.’ Students review the early leadership of DePaul President Rob Manuel

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
September 11, 2022
Senior Bailey Nelson celebrates with teammates during DePauls match with Virginia Tech on Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball sweeps DePaul Invitational

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
DePauls Student Center located on Sheffield Ave.

DePaul community alerted after two sex offenses on campus

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
September 4, 2022
DePaul is currently one of only 23 percent of private American universities that does not offer its students health insurance.

University leadership accepts recommendation for DePaul student health insurance plan

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
July 23, 2022
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[Photo] Task force addresses student need for health insurance

Madison Comeau, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2022
A woman wipes tears after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb, Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Tiroteo en Highland Park el cuatro de julio deja dos ex alumnos de DePaul y otros cinco muertos

Kiersten Riedford and Jacqueline Cardenas
July 7, 2022
Residents from around the Highland Park, Ill., area listen during a vigil in Highwood, Ill., for the victims of Mondays Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Celebration to Chaos: Highland Park Fourth of July shooting leaves two DePaul alumni and five others dead

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
July 6, 2022
Law enforcement conduct a search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Update: Police identify Robert E. Crimo as suspect, give update on victims

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
July 4, 2022
A woman wipes tears after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb, Monday, July 4, 2022.

Highland Park shooting update: Child critically inured, seven dead are adults

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
July 4, 2022
A Lake County police officer walks down Central Ave in Highland Park, Ill. on Monday, July 4, 2022, after a shooter fired on the northern suburbs Fourth of July parade

Six dead, dozens injured in Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
July 4, 2022
DePaul faculty went two years without receiving a raise between Jan 2020 and Jan 2022.

Parking permit costs to increase, discounted rates offered by non-DePaul parking facilities

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
July 1, 2022
Abortion-rights activists react after hearing the Supreme Court decision on abortion outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022.TheSupreme Courthas ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in 6-3 decision

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
June 24, 2022
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[Photo] Campus crime map: June 8-14

June 16, 2022
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[Photo] University Counseling Services hires new counselors

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
June 6, 2022
A student screams what their sign reads while standing on a table.

DePaul has no comment on Roe v. Wade planned, calls for students to host discussions

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
June 6, 2022
DeWayne Peevy sits in his office during an interview with The DePaulia.

[Photo] DeWayne Peevy reflects on beginning of his DePaul career

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor
June 5, 2022
Tyler Wurst, the new director of the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, was present at the town hall to discuss DePauls campus resources. This is his first SGA appearance.

[Photo] Reproductive rights town hall addresses contraceptive distribution on campus

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 29, 2022
President A Gabriel Esteban serves scrambled eggs during Tuesdays midnight breakfast.

[Photo] Midnight Breakfast returns for Esteban’s last year

KK Hanner, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2022
Members of the DePaul mens tennis team cheer as they watch a season recap video at the 2022 Billy Awards on May 20. The men were named Most Outstanding Team after their conference win.

[Photo] Aneesah Morrow claims two awards, men’s tennis cleans up at Billy Awards

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor
May 22, 2022
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[Photo] DePaul faculty, staff awarded one-time payment due to budget surplus

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
May 22, 2022
Normalization of Fatphobia

[Photo] Normalization of Fatphobia: Commentary from family members affect us more than they realize

Vanessa Ramos, La DePaulia Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2022
Prime Minister Albin Kurti of the Republic of Kosovo asked Gazmend Kapllani, head of the Hidai Eddie Bregu Program for Albanian Studies, to visit DePaul. Kapllani said DePaul is the first university to provide academia for Albanian studies.

[Photo] Albanian studies program hosts public lecture with Prime Minister of Kosovo

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor
May 16, 2022
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[Photo] New president looks to bring fresh vision

Nika Schoonover and Lawrence Kreymer
May 15, 2022
Kevin Holechko (right), SGA president and senior, and Magoli Garcia (left), SGA vice president and junior, were an uncontested match for the 2022 spring presidential election.

[Photo] The results are in: SGA announces election results, make goals for future

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
May 15, 2022
President-elect Robert Manuel speaks to student media during a press conference in May.

[Photo] ‘The only thing that is stopping us is a failure of the imagination’: Robert Manuel looks to bring a fresh vision to DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2022
DePaul University announced Dr. Robert L. Manuel will serve as its 13th president.

Robert L. Manuel will serve as DePaul’s 13th president

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Kiersten Riedford
May 10, 2022
Students cheer as they learn 2 Chainz is this years Fest headliner.

2 Chainz and bbno$ to play at Fest

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
May 8, 2022
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[Photo] ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet’: Esteban preparing to leave, reflects on last 5 years

Nika Schoonover, Lawrence Kreymer, and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
May 8, 2022
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St. Vincent’s DeJamz

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
May 7, 2022
Protestors gathered in front of the DePaul Center on Tuesday to fight for womens rights. The protestors emphasized their desire for abortion rights through chants and signs.

[Photo] Rise 4 Abortion Rights holds rally in Loop

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 3, 2022
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[Photo] SGA announces scholarship for first generation DePaul Students

Erik Uebelacker
April 24, 2022
Divvy spokespeople talked to students about the sustainable benefits of using Divvy bikes.

DePaul hosts Earth Day events on campus

Kiersten Riedford and Emily Soto
April 24, 2022
The Chicago Reader Union is made up of the 35 members of Reader staff. If the publication does not transition into nonprofit status, they could all lose their jobs.

[Photo] “Save the Reader” rally highlights Reader staff, supporters significance

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 24, 2022
The Chicago Reader Union is made up of the 35 members of Reader staff. If the publication does not transition into nonprofit status, they could all lose their jobs.

[Photo] ‘Save the Reader’ rally highlights Reader staff, supporters significance

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 21, 2022
Commencement 2022 will be the first in-person ceremony in the past two years.

Graduates question DePaul’s safety seriousness following updated graduation protocols

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
April 17, 2022
Sophomore Emma Gordon [left] rehearses with freshman Grace Provan [right].

The story of a woman, for women, by a woman

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
April 11, 2022
Vincentian message called into question for full-time faculty diversity

Vincentian message called into question for full-time faculty diversity

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
April 11, 2022
Take a Stand event allows students to call out problematic topics

Take a Stand event allows students to call out problematic topics

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
April 10, 2022
One of DePauls shuttle buses waits in front of DePaul Center, its designated pick-up location on the Loop campus.

The wheels on the bus: New shuttle service shuffles students between campuses

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Kiersten Riedford
April 3, 2022
Road trip revelations: ‘Driving home 2 u’ serenades and unpacks lessons Olivia Rodrigo learned through SOUR

Road trip revelations: ‘Driving home 2 u’ serenades and unpacks lessons Olivia Rodrigo learned through SOUR

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
April 3, 2022
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[Photo] Framed in falsehood: Fake porn accounts raise alarm for students

Amber Stoutenborough and Mackenzie Cowan, Arts & Life Editor and Contributing Writer
March 30, 2022
Ilsa Archiniega, DePaul student and parent, said Mocha will be presenting at the next faculty council meeting to discuss putting student parent needs on students syllabi.

[Photo] DePaul student parents, caregivers want more resources as university lacks

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
March 13, 2022
Lingering in the shadows: Students look back on stalking experiences, experts assess why stalking occurs

Lingering in the shadows: Students look back on stalking experiences, experts assess why stalking occurs

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
March 13, 2022
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[Photo] Men in nursing

Lucas Madlangbayan, Contributing Writer
March 13, 2022
DePaul Urban Gardeners club members (left) Peter Dziaba, Makenzie Bay and Jaden Stern met on March 2 to discuss the preparations for the garden beds.

Green Demons: DePaul Urban Gardeners Club focuses on sustainability, helping communities with their crops

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
March 7, 2022
Fight for rights: Pro-choice groups protest over weekend

Fight for rights: Pro-choice groups protest over weekend

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
March 7, 2022
Humans of DePaul: Words that represent students change while attending college

Humans of DePaul: Words that represent students change while attending college

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
March 7, 2022
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[Photo] DePaul community groups support new refugees from Afghanistan

Jonathan Rosenblum, Jana Kunz, and Erika Pérez
March 7, 2022
Students dancing during Friday nights Queer Prom event.

Love under neon lights: Student Government Association hosts Queer Prom on Feb. 25

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
February 28, 2022
Freshman Gylani Oliver sits and reads Women, Race and Class by Angela Davis, who is one of Olivers role models.

[Photo] Missing models: DePaul lacks faculty diversity, affects students of color looking for role models

Salvador Salazar, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2022
Freshmen Jillian Muncaster, Amber Rosegay and Casey Fong organize their donations. All donations will go towards the Grace House.

[Photo] Student collect menstrual, hygiene products for Grace House

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
February 28, 2022
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[Photo] Presidential uncertainty: Five years ago, President Esteban was hired. His replacement remains unknown

Lawrence Kreymer and Josephine Stratman
February 22, 2022
SGA Vice President Kevin Holechko discusses mask and booster mandates during their meeting on Feb. 17. He said DePaul is committed to the mandates for public health.

[Photo] SGA updates general body on masks, supporting students

Audrey Leib and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 20, 2022
Freshman Jillian Muncaster leans into the Bean sculpture in downtown Chicago to kiss it.

[Photo] Welcome to Chicago, here’s what to know

Milan Opsenica, Contributing Writer
February 20, 2022
Womens basketball forward Aneesah Morrow taking a shot against Butler on Dec. 3.

Women’s basketball: DePaul trumps rival Marquette 77-66

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
February 18, 2022
The 11th floor of the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley Building at 14 E Jackson Blvd. The building houses DePaul’s College of Communication.

[Photo] DePaul’s Journalism school falls flat of Vincentian values

Justin Myers, Contributing Writer
February 14, 2022
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[Photo] Body neutrality over body positivity

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2022
Olivia Borowiak racing in the Big East Cross Country Championship on Oct. 29, 2022.

[Photo] Record-setting Olivia Borowiak has Blue Demons running in the right direction

Zach Elliott, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2022
That girl trend includes waking up early, drinking green smoothies and working out all before the morning ends

“That girl” trend aestheticizes the concept of self help

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 31, 2022
Food pantry opens to students, offers food, hygiene products and professional clothing

Food pantry opens to students, offers food, hygiene products and professional clothing

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 30, 2022
Wedding bells and textbook bills: Students assess value of marriage in college

Wedding bells and textbook bills: Students assess value of marriage in college

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 24, 2022
DePaul students wear a variety of types of masks around campus including surgical, cloth, and KN95 masks

New mask requirement leaves students concerned

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 23, 2022
Got games? Video games serve as best group activity during Omicron peak

Got games? Video games serve as best group activity during Omicron peak

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 17, 2022
Students walk out of the Sullivan Athletic Center, where DePaul Lincoln Park on campus Covid-19 testing is taking place.

Students say Covid-19 testing at DePaul is running smoothly

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 10, 2022
Defend yourselves, Demons: Self-defense products prove valuable as crime increases

Defend yourselves, Demons: Self-defense products prove valuable as crime increases

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
January 9, 2022
DePaul middle blocker Donna Brown jumping for a hit from setter Molly Murphy while right side hitter Emma Price looks on.

[Photo] DePaul volleyball earns multiple Big East honors

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor
November 26, 2021
Colorful coping: Visual journaling provides students therapy in stressful times

Colorful coping: Visual journaling provides students therapy in stressful times

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
November 15, 2021
The student veteran events provided a space for veteran and non-veteran students to come together.

Veterans Day events have highest turnout ever

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
November 14, 2021
Senior Shane Knanishu racing at the Big East Cross-Country Championships on Oct. 29.

[Photo] Brothers set the pace for DePaul cross country

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Stars and stripes of student life: Veterans say DePaul is best for benefits

Stars and stripes of student life: Veterans say DePaul is best for benefits

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
November 9, 2021
Brown going for a kill against UConn at McGrath-Phillips Arena.

[Photo] Donna Brown’s net-front presence felt since day one for DePaul volleyball

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor
November 8, 2021
Death to life: Students share Día de los Muertos celebration stories

Death to life: Students share Día de los Muertos celebration stories

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
November 1, 2021
Housing policy updated today

Housing policy updated today

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
October 31, 2021
DePaul cross country runners Dominic Bruce and Shane Knanishu at the Big East Championship on Oct. 29.

[Photo] DePaul cross-country makes strides at Big East Championship

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor
November 1, 2021
Grace Phillpotts preparing to throw in the ball at the DePaul womens soccer Pink Out game on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Weitzel scores go-ahead goal late, Blue Demons win 2-0

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
October 22, 2021
All-Out vs. All-Natural: Students declare skin color and figure make expressing themselves more challenging

All-Out vs. All-Natural: Students declare skin color and figure make expressing themselves more challenging

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
October 17, 2021
Students study at DePaul’s John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park, a building filled with religious imagery.

Give us more: DePaul requires religion yet lacks interfaith classes, multiple religions not represented in classes

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
October 17, 2021
Survey Says: Mental health is increased by watching game shows

Survey Says: Mental health is increased by watching game shows

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
October 3, 2021
DePaul mens soccer coach Mark Plotkin talking to a player during their game against UConn on Sept 25.

Coaches, sports psychologist consider effectiveness of aggressive versus nurturing coaching styles

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
September 26, 2021
DePaul is currently one of only 23 percent of private American universities that does not offer its students health insurance.

Faculty pay freeze, DePaul decision making process, business-focused approach

Sonal Soni, Corey Schmidt, and Kiersten Riedford
September 26, 2021
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