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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
Una Cleary

Una Cleary, Focus Editor

Una is a sophomore majoring in Political Science and minoring in journalism.

All content by Una Cleary
Osama, right, and participants prepare to take a selfie during the event at DePaul’s Student Center in Lincoln Park on Tuesday night, Jan. 23, 2024. The kickoff featured traditional Palestinian food and drink as well as games.

DePaul’s Zaytoun Aceituna Intercultural Dialogue Club bridges Arabic and Spanish cultures

Una Cleary and Lindsay Freiberger
January 28, 2024
Former President Donald Trump speaks after his defense team finished presenting closing arguments at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in New York.

Trump’s Ballot Battle

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
January 15, 2024
Chicagoans protest nationwide abortion bans on Oct. 8, 2022.

Members of the Forward Momentum Chicago dance collaborative practice at Gallery 37 for the Arts in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2023. The group meets after school several days a week.

Chicago Mayor proposes $11 million boost for youth jobs, benefits After School Matters program

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
October 22, 2023
Protesters march at the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine’s "Stop the U.S. Backed Genocide against Gaza" rally on Oct. 21, 2023, in Chicago.

[Photo] BREAKING: Protest in downtown Chicago calls for cease-fire and support for Palestine

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2023
Living Thing band preforms at the Chicago International Film Festival Block Party. Among food venues, and the red carpet the outdoor venue provides live music for attendees.

[Photo] From the silver screen to the city streets

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
October 15, 2023
Eras of Drake DeJamz

Eras of Drake DeJamz

Una Cleary and Ryan Hinske
October 8, 2023
Participants chat at the DePaul CHARGG Welcome Party, Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Arts and Letters Hall. Current and prospective members made flower bouquets they got to take home.

DePaul group seeks to create positive mental health culture

Vanessa Lopez and Una Cleary
October 8, 2023
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) hosted a recruitment "BBQ with the brothers" event on Sept. 12.

Behind the letters: Inside DePaul’s Greek life culture, philanthropy

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
September 22, 2023
These works are part of the current exhibit "Seeing Race Before Race," which explores the roots of race from the Middle Ages to 1800s.

[Photo] An evolving history: The Newberry Library welcomes patrons to community built on service

Sam Mroz, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2023
The Chicago Jazz Festival was held in Millennium Park from Aug. 31 to Sep. 3. International, national, and local musicians came to provide free jazz programming.The Chicago Jazz Institute co-hosted the festival along with DCASE (The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) for the 47th anniversary.

Timeless melodies: Chicago Jazz Festival celebrates 47th anniversary with soulful sounds and cultural connection

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
September 10, 2023
Students mingle around the DePaul Urban Gardener's (DUG) Fruity Party hosted in the group's garden to kick off Pride Month in Lincoln Park on Thursday, June 1.

[Photo] Fruity Party roots queerness in nature

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
June 4, 2023
APIDA heritage month runs throughout the month of May. The DePaul APIDA cultural center hosted an art gallary, guest speakers, and most recently the Night Market on the Quad.

Extending ‘The moment’: Global asian studies program seeks greater recognition

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
May 21, 2023
Green City Market’s Lincoln Park market, 1817 N. Clark St., is open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays.

The changing the desert landscape: Chicago’s seasonal farmers markets push lawmakers and vendors to advocate for food accessibility

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
May 15, 2023
A display of challenged or banned books in the youth services department of the Lansing Public Library. The reason why each book is being banned or challenged is attached to the book's cover.

Illinois to be first state to withhold funding from public institutions banning books

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
May 15, 2023
Cherry tree in Jackson Park begins to blossom on Tuesday, April 25. Unusual April weather conditions have disrupted the seasonal blossom pattern for the trees.

Blooming connections: Jackson Park’s Sakura cherry blossom trees bridge the city to Japan’s cultural roots

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
April 30, 2023
The Calumet River region was once the country’s largest producer of steel.

From black skies to green spaces: The Southeast Side of Chicago’s environmental justice journey

Una Cleary and Preston Zbroszczyk
April 24, 2023
Record filled cases line the walls at Miyagi Records in Washington Park.

The record ‘shrine fortress’: Miyagi Records opens in The Washington Park ‘Arts Block’

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
April 16, 2023
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.

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

Lilly Keller and Una Cleary
April 2, 2023
The annual Battle of the Bands took place on March 6 in the Lincoln Park Student Center.

Socks Off takes first place at battle of the bands competition to play at ‘FEST’

Amber Stoutenborough, Una Cleary, and Jonah Weber
March 12, 2023

A St. Patty’s Day DeJamz

Una Cleary and Patrick Sloan-Turner
March 12, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago.

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.

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
Defeated mayoral candidate Jesús “Chuy” García addresses his supporters at his election party on Tuesday.

[Photo] COLUMN: ‘Chuy’ García highlights Latino political success but future needs leaders who encourage unity among ethnic communities

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2023
La Michoacana employee Liz Gonzalez enjoys the unique atmosphere that the store provides for the community. The store is something out of the ordinary for Gonzalez.

Sweet Connections: La Michoacana Plus offers Little Village a community commonground

Jacqueline Cardenas and Una Cleary
February 26, 2023
Unos de los dueños, Angelo Villagomez prepara un vaso de elote con Hot Cheetos.

La Michoacana Plus ofrece dulces conexiones en La Villita: ‘Es una manera de regresar a México’

Jacqueline Cardenas and Una Cleary
February 26, 2023
Ashley Stone, the new Ida B. Wells teaching fellow and DePaul alumna, is teaching an intersectionality course and plans to teach an Ida B. Wells course in the spring designed to talk about her life and legacy.

‘She’s made a difference’: Ashley Stone tackles topics of intersectionality, sociology at DePaul

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
February 19, 2023
Chase Stokes (John B) and Rudy Pankow (JJ) gave an introduction to the season three premier at the AMC River East.

Pogues and Kooks come to Chicago: Outer Banks Season 3 Premiere Screening paves way for Highly-Anticipated Release on Netflix

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
February 19, 2023
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, Gloria Pinex, mother of Darius Pinex, a man who was killed by Chicago police officers in 2011, spoke at a press conference outside of the Chicago Police Headquarters on Feb. 1 to protest against police brutality.

‘We are not afraid’: Chicagoans protest police killing of Tyre Nichols

Samantha Moilanen and Una Cleary
February 5, 2023
ChatGPT: Your new frenemy

ChatGPT: Your new frenemy

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
February 5, 2023
Heating up: Candidates vie for 43rd representation

Heating up: Candidates vie for 43rd representation

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
January 22, 2023
Kerry was arrested outside St. Vincent de Paul Church on Sheffield ave. a few weeks after he allegedly robbed the church of thousands of dollars.

[Photo] Man charged with burglary of Lincoln Park church

Vanessa Lopez, Social Media Editor
January 20, 2023
From top left: Chuy Garcia, Lori Lightfoot, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were just four of the nine candidates in attendance at the mayoral forum on Saturday.

Chicago’s bunch: Crowded field of mayoral candidates clash over public safety, reproductive rights

Una Cleary and Jacqueline Cardenas
January 15, 2023
The former safe of the Noel State Bank is now the distinguished “Vitamin Vault. ” Rows of vitamins and other supplements line the inner walls of the vault.

[Photo] Vaulted out: Iconic Wicker Park Walgreens closing at end of January

Violet Smale, Contributing Writer
January 15, 2023
La alcaldesa Lori Lightfoot habla en el foro abierto de Chicago Women Take Action Alliance.

Los candidatos a la alcaldía enfrentan problemas de seguridad pública y derechos reproductivos

Una Cleary and Jacqueline Cardenas
January 15, 2023
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Lincoln Park. According to the attorney general's report, one Vincentian priest committed abuse while serving at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on DePaul's campus.

[Photo] Holiday Heist: DePaul parish adds security measures after burglary

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor
January 8, 2023
The Greenhouse Theatre rehearses for their production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Productions will begin in early February.

[Photo] Symphonies of the future: Performing arts respect the past, with an eye on the present

Jonathan Rosenblum and Zach Elliott
January 8, 2023
OPINION: New year, sober DePaul: Drinking culture focuses on harm reduction

OPINION: New year, sober DePaul: Drinking culture focuses on harm reduction

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
January 8, 2023
A year in books

A year in books

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Lilly Keller, Una Cleary, and Jonah Weber
January 8, 2023
Election signs line outside of the polling office inside the Lincoln Park library.

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

Una Cleary and Raena Bents
November 13, 2022
Signs line the curb outside a polling location at the Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park branch on Election Day.

[Photo] How to register and vote on the same day

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
Opened in 1929, the two theaters at the Music Box remain in their original design. Located on Southport Ave in the LakeView neighborhood, it hosts current and classic films. Community events such as film festivals are frequently held at the site.

[Photo] Chicago made cinema

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
November 7, 2022

DeJamz – 11/7 – Let’s get psychedelic, man

Una Cleary and Ruchi Nawathe
November 6, 2022
Can we separate the art from artist?

Can we separate the art from artist?

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
November 6, 2022
Public spaces can be found throughout the neighborhood, such as “The Mile of Murals,” located on Glenwood Avenue. These murals reflect the multicultural influence of the community.

Rooted in action: Rogers Park named top five neighborhood in U.S.

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
October 16, 2022
A protestor holds out a peace sign over a sign while chanting about the needs for Iranian women’s rights.

Protesters line Chicago streets for abortion rights protest, Iranian women’s rights

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
October 9, 2022
Iconic Chicago music landmarks such as the Riviera Theater add to the musical culture of the city. Some of these theaters have helped launch Chicago musicians to international stardom.

Songs and sounds of Chicago

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
October 2, 2022
Depaul Library celebrates Banned Book Week with a display of some of the most contested books of the year, as well as an information table and events throughout the week.

Books behind bars

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
September 25, 2022
Franklin's showcase will be available for public viewing until Feb. 19 2023.

[Photo] DPAM exhibitions in conversation with Krista Franklin and Ionit Behar

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor
September 18, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard many landmark cases in recent months, and their next case could impact thousands of universities nationwide, including DePaul.

Supreme Court to hear affirmative action lawsuits against top universities

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
September 18, 2022
Through collage, Franklin has created book covers- many of which include her own poetry. Discover more in "Solo(s)" featured on the second floor of DPAM.

Surrealism through a new lens: Explore DPAM’s new art exhibits

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
September 11, 2022
Gun violence: The unheard feminist issue

Gun violence: The unheard feminist issue

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
July 12, 2022
After the overturn of Roe, many legal experts are calling the aftermath, "A constituional earthquake."

A ‘constitutional earthquake:’ The aftermath of Roe shows the political battle in the decision

Una Cleary, Focus Editor
July 7, 2022
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