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Nadia Carolina Hernandez

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief

Nadia is a senior studying journalism and WGS, and has been with The DePaulia since her freshmen year during the pandemic. She’s president of NAHJ DePaul. She’s freelanced and interned at WBEZ Reset. Nadia is always down to discuss Taylor Swift and capybaras.

All content by Nadia Carolina Hernandez

DeJamz

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
March 7, 2024
22nd Birthday DeJamz

22nd Birthday DeJamz

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 25, 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
DePaul's financial condition ‘solid’ following budget gap, external analyst says

DePaul’s financial condition ‘solid’ following budget gap, external analyst says

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Lilly Keller
January 15, 2024
The DePaulia staff for the 2023-2024 school year is hard at work on the first issue of the year, Sunday, Sept. 10 in its Loop concourse office.

Letter from the editor: A fresh start for The DePaulia

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
September 10, 2023
How to Chicago

How to Chicago

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
September 10, 2023
Jewish students to organize Jews 4 Justice

Jewish students to organize Jews 4 Justice

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
June 4, 2023
OPINION: Not a public safety issue: CTA lies at crossroads of housing, mental health crisis

OPINION: Not a public safety issue: CTA lies at crossroads of housing, mental health crisis

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 29, 2023

DeJamz: For the Gleeks

Jake Cox and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
May 21, 2023
(Left) President Robert Manuel and Min. Jené Ashley Colvin read the agenda for DePaul's Confronting Our History event on Monday, May 1.

Acknowledgment & atonement: DePaul apologizes for Vincentian history of slaveholding

Samantha Moilanen and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
May 7, 2023
'Speak Now' can be 'mine': Swift announces Taylor’s Version

‘Speak Now’ can be ‘mine’: Swift announces Taylor’s Version

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 7, 2023
Students traverse the quad in Lincoln Park toward Belden Ave.

Meet your SGA president and vice president candidates

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023
Letter from the Editors: BLOOM AND DOOM, what must be done?

Letter from the Editors: BLOOM AND DOOM, what must be done?

Amber Stoutenborough and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
April 24, 2023
Students respond, act on behalf of faculty and staff ahead of budget cuts

Students respond, act on behalf of faculty and staff ahead of budget cuts

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 9, 2023
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson gathers with his family and waves to the audience after he was announced the winner of the Chicago mayoral runoff election. He won with 51.4% of the votes. (Amber Stoutenborough | The DePaulia)

‘We come alive’: Youth voter turnout secures Johnson’s spot as mayor-elect

Kiersten Riedford, Jacqueline Cardenas, and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
April 9, 2023
Mayor elect Brandon Johnson celebrates on stage in front of an audience of supporters at his victory party after Tuesday night's runoff election.

Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

Kiersten Riedford, Jacqueline Cardenas, and Nadia Hernandez
April 5, 2023
A Chicago voter celebrates after Brandon Johnson was announced as a candidate in the runoff for the 2023 mayoral election. The runoff is on April 4.

[Photo] One and done: Lightfoot out, Johnson and Vallas advance in mayoral race

Erik Uebelacker, Kiersten Riedford, Amber Stoutenborough, and Una Cleary
March 6, 2023
Mayoral Candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson celebrates his confirmation into the April 4 runoff election.

[Photo] Advancing to the runoffs: Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advance to the third-ever Chicago runoff election in history

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
March 5, 2023
New York Times Bestselling Author George M. Johnson speaks about their latest book "All Boys Aren't Blue" at the Lincoln Park Campus on Thursday March 3.

Author of one of the most banned books in America details their activism

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
March 5, 2023
Mochinut has served Asian and American dessert staples to Lincoln Park since Dec. 2022.

Review: Not your old fashioned donuts – Mochinut arrives to Lincoln Park

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 26, 2023

DeJamz: Pisces edition

Lilly Keller and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 26, 2023
Flora Suttle shared the story of her son Derrick Suttle's murder by Chicago Police.

Old Wounds: Tyre Nichols’ killing brings painful memories to families of police violence

Erik Uebelacker and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 5, 2023
According to a task force's survey results last year, an estimated 9% of DePaul's student body are uninsured.

Students stuck in limbo as university halts health insurance rollout

Samantha Moilanen and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
February 5, 2023
16 individual portraits of Black writers line the walls of the American Writers Museum.

“It’s powerful in its own right:” American Writers Museum’s latest exhibit highlights race, power and resilience

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Lilly Keller
February 5, 2023
State Rep. Kam Buckner speaks to the crowd during the People's Unity Forum. Buckner's campaign focuses on affordable housing.

‘For all the people, for all of Chicago’: People’s Unity Forum focuses on violence prevention, housing, public safety for upcoming election

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
January 30, 2023
Sasha Colby Perfomring for RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPauls review race

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
January 29, 2023
Laura Rodriguez Presa speaks at the NAHJ reception in September 2022. At the end of the month, Rodriguez Presa will begin teaching a bilingual reporting course at DePaul University.

The education of Latine journalists must be sustained: New bilingual reporting course offers a step towards inclusivity

Jacqueline Cardenas and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
January 22, 2023
Laura Rodríguez Presa habla en la recepción de NAHJ en septiembre de 2022. Al final del mes, enseñará un curso bilingüe de reportaje en DePaul.

OPINIÓN: La educación de los periodistas latinos debe ser sostenida

Jacqueline Cardenas and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
January 22, 2023
“It just never, ever has worked”: Activists, law experts question CPD decision to reactivate gang database

“It just never, ever has worked”: Activists, law experts question CPD decision to reactivate gang database

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
January 15, 2023
RuPaul's Drag race off to a fierce start

RuPaul’s Drag race off to a fierce start

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
January 15, 2023
Manoj Mate (left) will serve as the inaugural faculty director and Nathan Fleming (right) will serve as fellow of DePaul Law's Racial Justice Initiative.

College of Law names first inaugural fellows for Racial Justice Initiative

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
January 9, 2023
A year in books

A year in books

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Lilly Keller, Una Cleary, and Jonah Weber
January 8, 2023
La DePaulia 2022-2023 team. From left to right Santiago Gonzalez Tijerina, Santiago Posada-Jaramillo, Andrea Juárez Hernández, Jacqueline Cardenas, Cary Robbins, and Frankie Perez.

[Photo] Letter from the editor: 3 Years of La DePaulia

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2023
Senator Tammy Duckworth debriefs with media after her victory speech at Adler Planetarium on election night. This will be her second term as U.S. senator.

[Photo] The year in pictures 2022

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2023
Yumary Briseño was received by Adalberto Memorial United Methodist Church after fleeing Venezuela.

Chicago Latinos receive migrants with open arms

Jacqueline Cardenas, Nadia Carolina Hernandez, and Stephania Rodriguez
November 14, 2022
Democrat Tammy Duckworth was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.

[Photo] Youth turnout soars: Voters under 30 make an impact in the 2022 midterm elections

Una Cleary and Raena Bents
November 13, 2022
Yumary Briseño fue recibida por la Iglesia Metodista Unida Adalberto Memorial después de huir de Venezuela.

Latinos en Chicago reciben con brazos abiertos a migrantes después de un camino difícil

Jacqueline Cardenas, Stephania Rodriguez, and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
November 13, 2022
Sen. Tammy Duckworth hugs her daughters on stage as her husband Bryan Bowlsbey looks on at Duckworth's victory party at Adler Planetarium in Chicago Tuesday night.

[Photo] Gov. JB Pritzker wins decisively in Illinois governor’s race over Republican Darren Bailey

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
November 9, 2022
Senator Tammy Duckworth debriefs with media after her victory speech at Adler Planetarium on election night. This will be her second term as U.S. senator.

[Photo] U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth wins re-election over Republican Kathy Salvi

Amber Stoutenborough, Managing Multimedia Editor
November 9, 2022
DePaul Provost Salma Ghanem walks with a group of faculty members during the introduction of the academic convocation on Sept. 1.

‘Not just how can we cut, but how can we invest’: Enrollment, climate discussed at Nov. Faculty Council meeting

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
November 7, 2022
Chicago Teachers Union protested at an abortion rights rally Oct. 8. The CTU actively supports the Workers Rights Amendment.

[Photo] Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment protects right to collectively bargain and unionize

Jake Cox and Samantha Moilanen
October 16, 2022
On the left, organizations like the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative (CAICC) work on improving conditions for Native Americans in the Chicago area. On the right, is the symbol for the Potawatomi Nation, one of many native Chicago tribes.

Land acknowledgments bring Indigenous visibility to DePaul

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
October 9, 2022
Protesters gather together in the Chicago Loop on Saturday, Oct. 1, to raise awareness for injustices against women in Iran.

[Photo] Behind one woman, stands hundreds more

Giana Aguilar-Valencia, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2022
A child looks up at an older man holding multiple protest signs during the Chicago rally at Michigan Ave. and E. Van Buren St. on Saturday, Oct. 1.

[Photo] Woman, life, freedom: Chicagoans march for Iranian rights

Erik Uebelacker
October 2, 2022
Sister Helen Prejean, an anti-death penalty activist and Catholic nun, said her work began when she became pen pals with an incarcerated man named Patrick Sonnier.

[Photo] Anti-death penalty nun presented with St. Vincent de Paul award

Kiersten Riedford, News Editor
October 2, 2022
How to build a healthy relationship with roomates(s)

How to build a healthy relationship with roomates(s)

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
October 2, 2022
President Rob Manuel makes a point to discuss the importance of addressing the issues with Title IX with his administrative cabinet. Manuel made one of his goals, as states in his message to the university, to improve the Title IX office.

“We have to do everything:” DePaul President addresses recent assaults, campus future

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Erik Uebelacker
September 19, 2022
Publishing people: “Virus City” and “American Gun” highlight students work at Printers Row debut

Publishing people: “Virus City” and “American Gun” highlight students work at Printers Row debut

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Lilly Keller
September 18, 2022
An Amtrak passenger train leaves Chicago headed south on Sept. 14. Union Station in Downtown Chicago hosts Amtrak and Metra lines that would have been impacted.

Railroads strikes averted, workers pay increase

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
September 18, 2022
La gente ondea sus banderas con orgullo durante el desfile de la independencia mexicana el 16 de Septiembre en el centro de Chicago.

El amor por México inunda el centro de Chicago con la llegada del desfile de la independencia

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Stephania Rodriguez
September 18, 2022
Physician Assistant Susan Eng-Na prepares a syringe with the monkeypox vaccine before giving a patient a shot at the OASIS Wellness Center on Friday, Aug. 19.

Community Health task force to consult CDPH weekly on Monkeypox recommendations

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
September 11, 2022
Katya Flores dijo que tenía que asistir a Lollapalooza 2022 cuando se enteró de que Metallica era la cabeza de cartel. Ella fue una de los miles de fanáticos que asistieron al festival el jueves.

Metallica atrae a los fans fieles a Lollapalooza

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
July 29, 2022
Fans Brandon Munoz and Bianca Munroy wore matching Metallica shirts on Thursday. Both longtime and new fans of the metal band attended Lollapalooza.

Metallica attracts new, long time fans at Lollapalooza

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
July 29, 2022
Activists March along Dearborn Street in Chicago on June 25 in response to SCOTUS' overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Students consider role of birth control in healthcare after Roe repeal

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
July 7, 2022
DePaul's Student Center located on Sheffield Ave.

Counseling Services rebrands, new services available starting July 1

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
June 30, 2022
Puerto Rican Americans waved their flags as they drove past PR Fest.

Puerto Rican Festival returns in person, celebrates richness of culture

Jacqueline Cardenas and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
June 26, 2022
Los estadounidenses puertorriqueños ondean sus banderas con alegria mientras conducen por la calle.

El festival puertorriqueño regresa después de dos años de pandemia

Jacqueline Cardenas and Nadia Carolina Hernandez
June 20, 2022
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[Photo] Task force addresses student need for health insurance

Madison Comeau, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2022
Students walking in and out of DePaul's student center, which houses the Lincoln Park Counseling Center.

University Counseling Services hires new counselors

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
June 6, 2022
Showing within Lighthouse ArtSpace on the Gold Coast, The Frida Kahlo exhibit highlights Kahlo's most famous pieces

Patrons enjoy Immersive Frida Kahlo Experience

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
June 5, 2022
Tyler Wurst, the new director of the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, was present at the town hall to discuss DePaul's campus resources. This is his first SGA appearance.

Reproductive rights town hall addresses contraceptive distribution on campus

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 29, 2022
The Graduation celebration included mini events and photo opportunities for graduates. They were only allowed to bring two vaccinated guests. An in-person ceremony, graduates are allowed to bring six unvaccinated and unmasked guests. Photo from DePaul Newsline

Alumni conflicted over not being invited back for ceremony

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 22, 2022
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[Photo] Column: What it’s like isolating for Covid as an on-campus student

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 15, 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
‘It hasn’t sunk in yet’: Esteban preparing to leave, reflects on last 5 years

‘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
Autora de DePaul Erika L. Sánchez desafía el estigma que rodea la salud mental en su nuevo libro.

Erika L. Sánchez educa a través del amor a la poesía

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 8, 2022
Protestors gathered in front of the DePaul Center on Tuesday to fight for women's rights. The protestors emphasized their desire for abortion rights through chants and signs.

Rise 4 Abortion Rights holds rally in Loop

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 3, 2022
Erika L. Sánchez educates through love of poetry

Erika L. Sánchez educates through love of poetry

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 1, 2022
Chicago Reader will become nonprofit, union negotiating contracts

Chicago Reader will become nonprofit, union negotiating contracts

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
May 1, 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.

“Save the Reader” rally highlights Reader staff, supporters significance

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 24, 2022
A Chicago police officer sits in his squad car in front of the State Street entrance of the DePaul Center where Barnes & Noble employees were threatened earlier this month.

Public Safety did not inform about weapon in DePaul Center

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 24, 2022
Ukrainian refugees wait in a gymnasium Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Tijuana, Mexico. Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees are arriving daily to this Mexican border city, where they wait two to four days for U.S officials to admit them on humanitarian parole. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Ukrainian refugees expected in America

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 22, 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.

‘Save the Reader’ rally highlights Reader staff, supporters significance

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 21, 2022
During a strength class, Minky Kim helps member Ana Mitchell improve their form.

Han Traning: An intersection of queerness, fitness, community

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 17, 2022
Leonard Goodman, Chicago Reader co-owner, is an adjunct professor in DePaul's College of Law.

Quarrel between Chicago Reader Union, co-owner close to end game

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 17, 2022
Admin were able to get Ukrainian students enrolled for spring quarter within days.

Ukrainian students take DePaul online courses

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
April 10, 2022
One of DePaul's 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
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[Photo] Students hope for improved relations with DePaul’s next president

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor
April 3, 2022
Dr. Yau speaks at an SGA meeting.

UCS hires first full-time counselor, more hires to come in spring

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
March 18, 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.

DePaul student parents, caregivers want more resources as university lacks

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
March 13, 2022
Religious organizations reflect current use of interfaith spaces, hope for future engagement

Religious organizations reflect current use of interfaith spaces, hope for future engagement

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief
March 7, 2022
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