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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
Ella Lee

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor

Ella Lee is the Print Managing Editor for the DePaulia and an undergraduate student studying journalism and political science. Her favorite drink is tea with more ice than tea, and her favorite week of the year is Shark Week.

Contact information:

Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @ByEllaLee.

All content by Ella Lee
Systems in place for survivors of sexual, emotional abuse at DePaul leave victims feeling abandoned

Systems in place for survivors of sexual, emotional abuse at DePaul leave victims feeling abandoned

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
June 6, 2021
Sonia Soltero is the first woman of color to be elected Faculty council president.

Faculty Council elects first female president of color, Black VP

Lacey Latch and Ella Lee
June 6, 2021
‘Challenging days remain ahead’: DePaul approves budget for next two fiscal years

‘Challenging days remain ahead’: DePaul approves budget for next two fiscal years

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
May 23, 2021
Michael Holmes, who graduated from DePaul in 2020, passed away in April after a brief battle with cancer.

‘His legacy will live on’: Remembering DePaul ‘20 alum Michael Holmes

Emma Oxnevad and Ella Lee
May 9, 2021
The statue of Father John Egan outside of DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.

‘Systemic racism’ at DePaul condemned by communication scholars nationwide in petition to administration

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
April 25, 2021
Tracking DePaul’s dollars

Tracking DePaul’s dollars

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
April 11, 2021
A student walks along the Quad, located in Lincoln Park.

College students struggle during online fall term, many landing on probation

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 14, 2021
Richard Driehaus, DePaul alum and business school namesake, dies at 78

Richard Driehaus, DePaul alum and business school namesake, dies at 78

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 10, 2021
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul sued over facial recognition tech used for online test proctoring

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 8, 2021
The John T. Richardson Library, located in Lincoln Park.

Racial discrimination lawsuit filed against DePaul last year mirrors recent lawsuits

Ella Lee, Sonal Soni, and Marcus Robertson
March 3, 2021
‘A veiled threat’: Changes to racist clause in faculty handbook stalled by provost

‘A veiled threat’: Changes to racist clause in faculty handbook stalled by provost

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
February 11, 2021
Dr. Sydney Dillard, a professor in the College of Communication, is suing DePaul for racial and disability discrimination.

Second professor from DePaul’s College of Communication files racial discrimination lawsuit

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
January 26, 2021
Gerald Beeson, chair of the DePaul's Board of Trustees and chief operating officer at Citadel.

DePaul trustees chair pledged tens of thousands in political donations to 2020 Republicans

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
January 12, 2021
In this Oct. 25, 2018 file photo, George Papadopoulos, the former Trump campaign adviser who triggered the Russia investigation, arrives for his first appearance before congressional investigators, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

DePaul alumnus George Papadopoulos, Russia probe figure, pardoned by Trump

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
December 22, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signs an executive order to ensure coronavirus-related benefits offered by the city of Chicago are available to immigrants and refugees, Tuesday morning, April 7, 2020.

City to redesign public safety responses to mental health crises

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 25, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Michigan State Fairgrounds in Novi, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Leftists struggle with voting ‘blue’ as Democrats court moderates, conservatives

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 18, 2020
DePaul political science department honors life of Cathy May

DePaul political science department honors life of Cathy May

Cailey Gleeson and Ella Lee
October 11, 2020

Tracking Trump’s contacts since contracting Covid-19

Lacey Latch, Ella Lee, and Patsy Newitt
October 5, 2020
Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., speaks during a news conference about COVID-19, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Contested race for 14th Congressional district seat teeters on youth, commitment to president

Cailey Gleeson, Lacey Latch, Ella Lee, and Emma Oxnevad
September 27, 2020
DePaul floats new Title IX policy amid federal changes

DePaul floats new Title IX policy amid federal changes

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
September 13, 2020
Protestors in Arts & Letters Hall on April 24 calling for DePaul to censure Professor Jason Hill for his article in The Federalist.

DePaul’s summer of lawsuits

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 13, 2020
Chicago Police officers held a gathering in the DePaul Center Concourse on Sunday, Sept. 6, with many in attendance not wearing masks.

Chicago Police throw maskless gathering in DePaul classroom

Lacey Latch, Ella Lee, and Emma Oxnevad
September 13, 2020
Exclusive: DePaul sets lofty $60M goal for student relief fundraising campaign ‘Now We Must’

Exclusive: DePaul sets lofty $60M goal for student relief fundraising campaign ‘Now We Must’

Ella Lee and Cailey Gleeson
September 8, 2020
Brownstones Coffee, located in the Lincoln Park Student Center, with social distance seating and sign reminding students to wear face covering.

University sets plan to trace COVID-19 at DePaul

Ella Lee and Cailey Gleeson
September 4, 2020
New regulations fundamentally change Title IX at DePaul

New regulations fundamentally change Title IX at DePaul

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
September 2, 2020
Gary Tinder, pictured with his mother, Jane.

Suspect apprehended for murder of DePaul student Gary Tinder

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
July 21, 2020
The DePaul bench celebrates a hit during a Feb. 9 game against Green Bay at the Total Control Sports Invitational. The Blue Demons went on to win game 10-1.

Four former softball players now refute Lenti lawsuit allegations, Conviser’s legal team “stands by their facts”

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
July 9, 2020
'He was just a bright, bright light': Remembering Gary Tinder

‘He was just a bright, bright light’: Remembering Gary Tinder

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
July 6, 2020
Morgan Greenwood celebrates with her teammates after defeating Providence on April 13, 2019.

Two former DePaul softball players now refute claims in Lenti lawsuit

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
July 3, 2020
Head Coach Eugene Lenti, pictured here during the Big East Championship, led the Blue Demons to the NCAA Tournament for the 20th time in his tenure with the program.

DePaul moves to dismiss all charges in first complaint of Lenti case, court declines

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
June 26, 2020
Former softball coach Eugene Lenti pictured at the 2018 Big East Championship.

Eugene Lenti’s abuse case moves to federal court, amendment made to suit against DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer and Ella Lee
June 24, 2020
AP Explains: Juneteenth marks day last enslaved people freed

AP Explains: Juneteenth marks day last enslaved people freed

Associated Press and Ella Lee
June 19, 2020
Women working at Medic Egypt for Medical Clothes company make protective face masks to be used to help curb the spread of the coronavirus at a factory in Menoufiya, Egypt, Saturday, June 6, 2020. Egypt has officially ordered its people to wear face masks in public and private transportation, inside government business and offices as it is easing the partial lockdown imposed. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly has said violators would be fined as the country has seen a jump of daily reported infections in the past week. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Impending COVID-19 recession to impact women more than men

Patsy Newitt and Ella Lee
June 16, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul sued again for partial refund of tuition, fees

Ella Lee and Ryan Gilroy
June 12, 2020
DePaul professor sues university for racial discrimination, retaliation

DePaul professor sues university for racial discrimination, retaliation

Ella Lee, Emma Oxnevad, and Brita Hunegs
June 9, 2020
DePaul professor claims broken rules, discrimination led to denial of tenure

DePaul professor claims broken rules, discrimination led to denial of tenure

Cailey Gleeson, Brita Hunegs, Ella Lee, Emma Oxnevad, and Keira Wingate
June 8, 2020
Victim of police brutality misnamed in message from DePaul president about remembering black lives lost

Victim of police brutality misnamed in message from DePaul president about remembering black lives lost

Cailey Gleeson and Ella Lee
May 29, 2020
Fall quarter a ‘huge puzzle’ as DePaul plans for students’ return to campus

Fall quarter a ‘huge puzzle’ as DePaul plans for students’ return to campus

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
May 22, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul students sue university for partial tuition refund after COVID-19 shutdown

Ella Lee, Patsy Newitt, and Alayne Trinko
May 14, 2020
Courtesy of DePaul press release.

DePaul appoints 2 black women as new deans

Ella Lee and Alayne Trinko
May 11, 2020
U.S. Department of Education bolsters rights of accused with new, final Title IX guidelines

U.S. Department of Education bolsters rights of accused with new, final Title IX guidelines

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
May 7, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul faculty, staff send petition to upper administrators requesting protection of adjunct, term faculty as COVID-19 drags on

Patsy Newitt and Ella Lee
May 1, 2020
Protestors in Arts & Letters Hall on April 24 calling for DePaul to censure Professor Jason Hill for his article in The Federalist.

Jason Hill sues DePaul, upper administration for ‘campaign of intimidation and demonization’

Ella Lee and Patsy Newitt
April 30, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Chartwells employee at DePaul tests positive for coronavirus

Patsy Newitt and Ella Lee
April 30, 2020
DePaul’s financial aid pool increase second lowest in a decade

DePaul’s financial aid pool increase second lowest in a decade

Ella Lee, Hannah Mitchell, and Shane René
April 21, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul to receive 10th-largest sum of aid among private non-profit institutions from CARES Act

Brita Hunegs and Ella Lee
April 20, 2020
Head Coach Eugene Lenti, pictured here during the Big East Championship, led the Blue Demons to the NCAA Tournament for the 20th time in his tenure with the program.

How DePaul’s Title IX office plays into new lawsuit against university

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
April 16, 2020
Former softball coach Eugene Lenti pictured at the 2018 Big East Championship.

DePaul accused of ignoring allegations of abuse by Eugene Lenti

Shane René, Lawrence Kreymer, Ella Lee, and Associated Press
April 16, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Pay for student workers, hourly employees to extend until June 30

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
April 9, 2020
DePaul's newest Title IX coordinator inherits department distrust but is confident in new role

DePaul’s newest Title IX coordinator inherits department distrust but is confident in new role

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
April 1, 2020
DePaul cancels commencement, petition surfaces to postpone ceremony instead

DePaul cancels commencement, petition surfaces to postpone ceremony instead

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 27, 2020
DePaul faculty, staff donate almost all protective gear to local hospitals fighting COVID-19

DePaul faculty, staff donate almost all protective gear to local hospitals fighting COVID-19

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 26, 2020
A kitchen inside one of the apartments at Ion Lincoln Park.

Ion Lincoln Park resident tests positive for COVID-19

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
March 17, 2020
Bill Conway, an adjunct professor of finance, is running against incumbent Kim Foxx for State’s Attorney.

Bill Conway — La DePaulia

Ella Lee, Hannah Mitchell, and Maria Guerrero
March 16, 2020
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul professors react to remote teaching mandate

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 13, 2020
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

DePaul classes will be held remotely during Spring Quarter because of coronavirus concerns

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
DePaul cancels spring break study abroad trips because of coronavirus concerns

DePaul cancels spring break study abroad trips because of coronavirus concerns

Jonathan DeCarlo and Ella Lee
March 8, 2020
The Law School’s library provides a silent haven for students interested in taking the LSAT.

DePaul law professor under fire for saying stop-and-frisk isn’t racist

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
March 8, 2020
What's fresh on Netflix

What’s fresh on Netflix

Ella Lee and Keira Wingate
March 1, 2020
The entrance to Ion Lincoln Park.

Ion Apartments, formerly 1237 West, described by residents as less-than utopic experience

Emma Oxnevad, Ella Lee, Breya Jones, and Keira Wingate
February 23, 2020
Students and professionals alike cross the street. At the Loop Campus, the buildings are integrated among office buildings, restaurants and stores.

Analysis: 2019 Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Report

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
February 16, 2020
A woman wears a mask as she walks near Chinatown in London.

DePaul Public Safety breaks down coronavirus plan ­— or lack of

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
February 9, 2020
‘Connected in a different way’: The impact of sudden loss

‘Connected in a different way’: The impact of sudden loss

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
February 3, 2020
Ann Skiffington, an attorney, was named the director of Gender Equity. The Office of Gender Equity and the position replaced the Title IX office and coordinator.

Second Title IX coordinator leaves DePaul in 1 year

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
January 29, 2020
Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lead the annual Women’s March Chicago.

Despite cold weather, Women’s March Chicago 2020 succeeds

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
January 18, 2020
End of the decade: Instagram defines 2010s social media

End of the decade: Instagram defines 2010s social media

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
December 28, 2019
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul student called project for ISIS ‘highest form of jihad’

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
November 20, 2019
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul student accused of attempting to help spread ISIS propaganda

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
November 19, 2019
Ann Skiffington, an attorney, was named the director of Gender Equity. The Office of Gender Equity and the position replaced the Title IX office and coordinator.

As DePaul’s Title IX office rebrands, new director aims for transparency

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
November 11, 2019
DePaul University President A. Gabriel Esteban delivers his 2019 State of the University speech.

DePaul president clarifies goals for university’s future, lowers bar

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
November 11, 2019
Pope Francis walks past statues depicting naked pregnant women as he arrives to attend a tree planting rite with members of Amazon indigenous populations in the Vatican gardens, Oct. 4, 2019.

Vatican considers nixing celibacy requirements

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 28, 2019
Photo from IMDB

What’s Fresh: Rattesnake

Keira Wingate and Ella Lee
October 28, 2019
'Ante-Animots: Idioms and Tales' explores language through transformation of idioms

‘Ante-Animots: Idioms and Tales’ explores language through transformation of idioms

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 21, 2019
Bill Conway, an adjunct professor of finance, is running against incumbent Kim Foxx for State’s Attorney.

DePaul professor runs for Cook County State’s Attorney against incumbent

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 21, 2019
(DePaulia File Photo)

Analysis: 2019 DePaul Public Safety report

Ella Lee and Mackenzie Murtaugh
October 21, 2019
Adult cartoons, like Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth,’ examine life from a child-like perspective

Adult cartoons, like Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth,’ examine life from a child-like perspective

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 14, 2019
Wish Field, located in Lincoln Park.

The Father, the Son and the Holy School Spirit

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 7, 2019
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

DePaul Faculty Council weighs its priorities

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 7, 2019
OPINION: Hustle culture is the future, teaching determination and discipline

OPINION: Hustle culture is the future, teaching determination and discipline

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 7, 2019
The new murals make 17 of what will eventually be 25 installations that explore different time periods and important figures related to DePaul.

New murals under the Fullerton ‘L’ stop examine DePaul’s history

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 6, 2019
DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

Advising model to change for DePaul LAS students

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 30, 2019
Professor formerly under fire for use of ‘N-word’ in teaching exercise back at DePaul

Professor formerly under fire for use of ‘N-word’ in teaching exercise back at DePaul

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 23, 2019
What's Fresh

What’s Fresh

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 23, 2019
Administrators discuss university’s financial struggles at town hall

Administrators discuss university’s financial struggles at town hall

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 22, 2019
Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) is paralyzed as he slips into the “sunken place.”

Chicago Sinfonietta will perform score to “Get Out,” composer to conduct

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 16, 2019

DePaul Art Museum premieres 3 new exhibits in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Biennial

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 16, 2019
DePaul hires new Title IX coordinator, retitles position

DePaul hires new Title IX coordinator, retitles position

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 16, 2019
A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul, left and Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, right.

Anonymous benefactors give $20 million to DePaul

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 15, 2019
Before Max Schneider, whose stage name is MAX, took the stage, his team handed out yellow roses to the still-growing attendees of the DePaul Activity Board’s annual “Demon Jam.”

DAB’s Demon Jam draws larger crowd than expected

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 15, 2019
DePaul alum writes, directs 'chilling' play

DePaul alum writes, directs ‘chilling’ play

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 21, 2019
Yung Gravy hops into the crowd at the BMI stage, surprising fans.

Yung Gravy on sampling, disco, M.I.L.F.s and more

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 7, 2019
Shaquille O'Neal performs on day four of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Chicago.

Recap: Lollapalooza 2019 Day 4

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 5, 2019
J Balvin performs on day three of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Chicago.

Recap: Lollapalooza 2019 Day 3

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 4, 2019
Janelle Monae performs on day two of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Chicago.

Recap: Lollapalooza 2019 Day 2

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 3, 2019
Not all sunscreen allowed at Lollapalooza 2019 gates

Not all sunscreen allowed at Lollapalooza 2019 gates

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 2, 2019
Hozier performs on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Chicago.

Recap: Lollapalooza 2019 Day 1

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
August 2, 2019
The Reality of Reality TV

The Reality of Reality TV

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
June 3, 2019
Maya Cruz, a supporter of communist group Revolution Club, spiritedly addresses the crowd at the pro-choice Chicago Rally for Reproductive Justice on Thursday.

Reproductive justice rally in Chicago stokes abortion debate

Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
May 28, 2019
The gorilla infant is breastfed by its mother, Rollie. This is the first gorilla born at Lincoln Park Zoo in four years. The last one born, Bella, was mothered by Bahati and fathered by Kwan, who also fathered this one.

Lincoln Park goes bananas over newborn gorilla

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
May 20, 2019
Discussion at DePaul free speech forum falls short of compromise

Discussion at DePaul free speech forum falls short of compromise

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
May 13, 2019
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