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Sofia Joseph

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief

Sofia is in her final year at DePaul studying journalism. She began writing for The DePaulia last year, forming a passion for reporting local news. She can’t wait to continue learning more about the people of Chicago and sharing their stories.

Rachelle Kramer ((izquierda) recibe la comunión afuera de un centro de procesamiento de ICE en Broadview el sábado 1 de noviembre de 2025. Kramer, directora del Ministerio Católico Universitario en DePaul, acompañó a cinco miembros de la Unión de Estudiantes Católicos de la universidad a la misa del Día de Todos los Santos.

[Photo] Estudiantes de DePaul asisten a misa en instalación de ICE para apoyar a inmigrantes

Isabella Siemaszko, La DePaulia News Editor
November 3, 2025
Nancy Luna and Juliana Soto participate in a All Saints' Day mass held outside Broadview ICE processing facility on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Soto, the president of DePaul's Catholic Student Union, believes it's important that she and other people of faith stand in solidarity with those targeted by ICE.

[Photo] DePaul students attend mass at Broadview ICE facility to stand with immigrants

Isabella Siemaszko, La DePaulia News Editor
November 2, 2025
Protestors gather outside of DePaul University student center on Oct. 7, 2025. Students and community organizers spoke out against ICE presence in Chicago and near DePaul's campuses.

[Photo] DePaul’s Young Democratic Socialists of America campaign for sanctuary campus status

Khadija Mujahid, Asst. News Editor
October 20, 2025
Tiffany Perez pickets outside of DePaul University’s student center in the Lincoln Park campus on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Perez, a cashier for Chartwells at DePaul, said the purpose of the rally was to fight for respect and job security after the university announced Chartwells will be replaced by food servicing company, Aramark.

DePaul Chartwells employees protest new Aramark food service

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2025
Demonstrators at DePaul University hold a banner reading “It didn’t start on October 7” during a pro-Palestinian rally, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. The protest marked the two-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Photo Gallery: Students protest ICE and DePaul’s administration on the second anniversary of October 7

Sofia Joseph and Holden Hall
October 8, 2025
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging vice president, Dania Matos talks with La DePaulia at the 14 E. Jackson building on Friday, Oct 3, 2025. Matos shared her excitement for her role as well as sharing her dedication to being there for the students.

DePaul’s vice president for for diversity, inclusion and belonging navigates challenges as federal government continues to push back on education

Sofia Joseph and Cristian Nuñez
October 6, 2025
Dania Matos habla con La DePaulia el viernes 3 de octubre de 2025 en el edificio 14 E. Jackson. La pertenencia es increíblemente importante para Matos al asumir este nuevo rol, y espera poder ayudar a los estudiantes de DePaul a encontrar su propio sentido de pertenencia.

La vicepresidenta de diversidad, inclusión y pertenencia de DePaul enfrenta desafíos mientras el gobierno federal continúa presionando la educación

Sofia Joseph and Cristian Núñez
October 6, 2025
Lili Burciaga marcha junto a su hija el 6 de septiembre de 2025 por la calle State. Muchas familias participaron juntas para protestar el aumento de oficiales de ICE en Chicago.

Carta de la Editora de La DePaulia: Gracias por confiar en nosotros para contar sus historias

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2025
Rob Manuel, presidente de DePaul, sentado durante una entrevista con la prensa estudiantil el viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2025 en el campus de Lincoln Park. Comentó que aunque la matrícula subgraduada y de traslado ha aumentado, ha habido una disminución de la matrícula de estudiantes internacionales y está creando desafíos financieros.

DePaul Refuerza su compromiso con la misión Vicentina en medio de la presión política

LiLi Jarvenpa and Sofia Joseph
September 15, 2025
Lili Burciaga marches with her daughter on September 6, 2025 down State Street. Many families showed up together to protest the increase of ICE in Chicago.

A letter from the La DePaulia editors

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2025
DePaul President Rob Manuel sits on Lincoln Park Campus for an interview with student media on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. All efforts to support students are to ensure they feel welcome, not to gain federal funding, he said.

DePaul doubles down on Vincentian mission amid political pressure

LiLi Jarvenpa and Sofia Joseph
September 15, 2025
Homeland Security Federal Protective Services agents wait on a tow truck to take away a food truck on the National Mall, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Washington. The owner says his employees were asked for immigration status by ICE and then he was told that the truck's tires were bad and it would have to be towed, though he insists it recently passed DC inspection. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Live Blog: Surge of immigration agents expected in Chicago

DePaulia Staff
September 4, 2025
Manifestantes contra las redadas de ICE marchan en el casco urbano de Chicago el 10 de junio de 2025. Una pancarta dice “Los inmigrantes hacen grande a Estados Unidos”, en referencia al eslogan presidencial de Trump, “Hacer a Estados Unidos grande otra vez”.

‘Estoy llena de coraje y rabia’: Se desatan protestas tras aumento de arrestos por parte de ICE en Chicago y Los Ángeles

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2025
Demonstrators protest against ICE raids march in downtown Chicago on June 10, 2025. One sign reads "Immigrants Make America Great" in reference to Trump's presidential slogan, "Make America Great Again."

‘I’m filled with anger and rage’: Protests unfold following surge in aggressive ICE arrests in Chicago, Los Angeles

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2025
Sofía Joseph con sus abuelos en su casa en el área de Chicago en 2005. Joseph nació en Chicago y sus abuelos son de Guanajuato, México. (Foto cortesía de Sofía Joseph).

OPINIÓN: El estereotipo del ‘no sabo’ me ha perseguido por años. Finalmente lo enfrenté

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2025
Sofía Joseph con sus abuelos en su casa en el área de Chicago en 2005. Joseph nació en Chicago y sus abuelos son de Guanajuato, México. (Foto cortesía de Sofía Joseph).

OPINION: The ‘no sabo’ stereotype has followed me for years, I finally reckoned with it

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2025
Dos estudiantes caminan por los Centros Culturales y de Recursos (CRCs) localizado en O'Conell Hall en el campus de Lincoln Park de DePaul. En un boceto de la reestructuración de los CRCs de DePaul para el próximo año en O’Connel Hall en el campus de Lincoln Park, no se incluyó una oficina para estudiantes indocumentados.

Grupo estudiantil de DePaul lucha por lanzar una oficina de apoyo para estudiantes indocumentados

Sofia Joseph and Alondra M. Castañeda
April 29, 2025
Student-made art pieces hang near the windows in the Latinx Cultural Center on April 23, 2025. Members of Movimiento Estudiantes de Solidaridad y Apoyo (MESA) would like to see a new center formed to assist undocumented students at DePaul University.

DePaul student organization faces challenges in effort to establish office for undocumented student support

Sofia Joseph and Alondra M. Castañeda
April 29, 2025
Jose Gregorio Gonzalez speaking at a press conference held at the Pilsen Law Center on Friday, Apr. 4. Gonzalez has been released from ICE custody on a humanitarian parole after being detained since Monday, Mar. 3.

‘This could’ve been a grave tragedy’: Venezuelan migrant released from ICE to donate kidney to brother–a sign of hope for many

Alondra M. Castañeda and Sofia Joseph
April 14, 2025
José Alfredo Pacheco sostiene a su hermano, José Gregorio González, durante una conferencia de prensa en el Pilsen Law Center el 4 de abril. Pacheco estaba incrédulo y quería ver a su hermano liberado de la custodia de ICE antes de creer la noticia, dijo Tenoch Rodríguez, un organizador comunitario del Proyecto Resurrección.

La liberación de ICE de migrante venezolano para donar riñón a su hermano es una señal de esperanza para muchos

Alondra M. Castañeda and Sofia Joseph
April 14, 2025
Manifestantes se congregan en el Parque La Villita para una breve manifestación durante el Día del Amor y la Resistencia en el barrio de La Villita de Chicago el 8 de febrero de 2025. Representantes de diversas organizaciones hablaron en la manifestación antes de marchar por la calle 26.

“Estos niños también tienen sueños”: Educadores de Chicago reúnen recursos para orientar a estudiantes ante el miedo de deportaciones

Sofia Joseph, Agustín Álamo, Jenna Muehleck, Lydia Nugent, and Zoe Alpert
March 11, 2025
Illinois Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks at a press conference during a Day of Love and Resistance in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Protestors gathered at the Little Village Arch to distribute signs that educate people about their rights.

‘These kids have dreams too’: Chicago educators resist fear, despite ICE concerns

Sofia Joseph, Jenna Muehleck, Lydia Nugent, Agustin Alamo, and Zoe Alpert
March 3, 2025
Protestors and lawmakers gather for a photo under the Little Village Arch on Feb. 8, 2025. Sen. Celina Villanueva and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez were front and center.

‘A day of love and resistance’: Little Village residents protest Chicago ICE raids

Sofia Joseph and Jeremy Battle
February 10, 2025
Cientos de manifestantes marchan bajo el Arco de La Villita el 8 de febrero de 2025. La manifestación se llevó a cabo después de una conferencia de prensa y un evento de recolección de firmas.

‘Un día de amor y resistencia’: Residentes de La Villita protestan contra las redadas y deportaciones en Chicago

Sofia Joseph and Jeremy Battle
February 10, 2025
Protestors march down State St. holding signs against the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. The demonstrators marched in Downtown Chicago towards Trump Tower.

‘People are going to stand up’: Hundreds protest against Trump in downtown Chicago

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
Los manifestantes marchan hacia el norte por State St. en el centro de Chicago durante una protesta contra la segunda presidencia de Donald Trump el lunes 20 de enero de 2025. Los manifestantes portaban carteles, banderas y matracas.

‘La gente se va a levantar’: Cientos protestan contra Trump en centro de Chicago

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
Reina Marcelle, owner of Reina's Cakes, frosts a cake during a cake decorating class at her shop in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on September. 28, 2024. Marcelle teaches cake decorating classes to kids and adults in addition to selling cakes.

Humboldt Park woman turned her cake shop into a community gathering place

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2025
Reina Marcelle, propietaria de Reina's Cakes, posa dentro de su pastelería en el vecindario de Humboldt Park en Chicago, el domingo 22 de septiembre de 2024. Marcelle dijo que está tratando de obtener una subvención para ampliar su cocina.

Mujer de Humboldt Park convirtió su pastelería en un lugar de encuentro comunitario

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2025
Cars drive by and people walk in front of the new Raising Cane's location on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Chicago. The new location is at Lincoln Common, directly across the street from DePaul’s Holtschneider Performance Center.

Cluck Yeah: Raising Cane’s set to open by music school in January

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2024
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
Chicago Costume sits on Fullerton Ave, across from the quad of DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Their Lincoln Park location has been a staple of the community since 1983.

Boo-tique Bonanza: A look ‘behind the mask’ of Chicago Costume

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2024
An Absurd Bird employee prepares meals at DePaul’s Lincoln Park Student Center on Monday, September 30, 2024. The Absurd Bird is one of seven dining options available at the Student Center.

Cut the ‘Absurd’ and bring back the (real) ‘Bird’

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
Outreach Coordinator Maeve Murphy prepares food donations at the Seton Food Pantry and Food Kitchen on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. The kitchen always accepts donations from local businesses as well as from individuals.

Seton Pantry offers free lunch to DePaul students; volunteers also needed

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
OPINION: U-Pass leaves U-Stranded during winter break

OPINION: U-Pass leaves U-Stranded during winter break

Sofia Joseph, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023
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