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Lina Gebhardt

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor

Lina Gebhardt is a graduate student studying Journalism. She defines herself as a general enthusiast, in fact, there are too many things she likes. When she isn’t being a newsie, she’s finding joy in her morning cup(s) of coffee and in all-things pink and fuzzy.

Contact Lina: lgebha@depauliaonline.com

All content by Lina Gebhardt
Coach bags, cheetah print, feathers and chunky jewelry lay on display on Thursday, March 6, 2025, during a private shopping experience hosted by Overdressedlocal. The client requested clothes to wear to Coachella.

Real or faux? Choose, for faux-sake!

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2025
Supporters and security gather in the wake of the inauguration parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The motorcade processed through to the Capitol after.

Photo Gallery: Inauguration at a glance

Kit Wiberg, Quentin Blais, Jeremy Battle, Lina Gebhardt, and Nupur Bosmiya
January 21, 2025
Members of The Proud Boys stand dressed in matching jackets as they gather on Inauguration Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Chanting and marching, members of the group gathered alongside other Republicans in D.C. to show their support for President Donald Trump.

[Photo] Two hours with the Proud Boys at Trump’s inauguration

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2025
A CTA train heads to the Loop on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at the Addison stop. Congestion pricing is designed to incentivize commuters to use public transit instead of driving.

Stuck in traffic? New tax could help.

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
January 20, 2025
People take their places as a rehearsal begins on the West Front of U.S. Capitol ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Washington.

Corporations pour millions into inauguration Democrats plan to ditch

Lina Gebhardt and Jake Cox
January 18, 2025
Riley Sommers rides her horse, Goldfinch, around an indoor arena on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Stargazer Ranch. Sommers is a DePaul graduate student from Texas and has been riding for 19 years.

Riley Sommers: Second City cowgirl

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
December 10, 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.

[Photo] Should classes be cancelled on Election Day?

Jake Cox, Sofia Joseph, and Lindsay Freiberger
November 5, 2024
Carlene Smelser holds up a voting sticker while working as one of Chicago's early voting officials at the Loop Supersite location on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Supersite is one of 52 locations across the city where early voters can cast their ballots.

Chicago set to break record for highest turnout of bilingual election judges

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
October 28, 2024
Signage directs early voters to the polling booths outside of Chicago's early voting "Supersite" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Once inside, election officials and poll workers are available to assist and direct voters.

ignage explains which languages voters can request a ballot in on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Chicago's early voting "Supersite" on Clark Street. Other than English, ballots are available in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Gujarati, Arabic and Urdu.

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.

Carlene Smelser holds up a voting sticker while working as one of Chicago's early voting officials at the Loop "Supersite" location on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Supersite is one of 52 locations across the city where early voters can cast their ballots.

A worker holds up a personal hygiene kit, which contains of pre-packaged single-use items, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at the Lincoln Park Community Services shelter. Illinois will soon ban single-use plastic bottles from being distributed inside hotel rooms, in an attempt to curb plastic waste.

Plastic bottles out, hygiene concerns bubble up

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
September 30, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

‘They’re eating the cats’: First and last debate sparks meme-worthy moments and important decisions for undecided voters

Lucia Preziosi and Lina Gebhardt
September 16, 2024
A father takes a photo of his daughter who poses with two American flags during the last day of the Democratic National Convention, on Aug. 22, 2024.

The power of likes: How influencers are #shaping campaign rhetoric

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
August 27, 2024
A DNC attendee takes a photo of the crowds at the United Center on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Crowds faced difficulty finding seating as the arena grew increasingly more full through the week.

Photo Gallery: Dems take Chicago for energetic conference

Quentin Blais and Lina Gebhardt
August 24, 2024
Protestors wave Palestinian flags as they approach Damen Station at Union Park in Chicago on Thursday, August 22, 2024, during the Coalition to March on the DNC.

Photo Gallery: Thousands of protestors march on the DNC, in support of Gaza

Alonso Vidal, Lina Gebhardt, and Jake Cox
August 23, 2024
The United Center celebrates Kamala Harris's nomination on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The venue was at max capacity on the last night of the convention in anticipation for Harris's address.

[Photo] ‘We’re not going back’: Vice President Harris becomes Democratic nominee Harris

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2024
Presidential candidate Jill Stein speaks at a rally at Union Park in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Stein is running for office as the Green Party candidate.

Political figures urge Democrats and young voters to “stand up for their values”

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
August 22, 2024
A spectator takes a photo of the jumbotron during night one of the DNC, on Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago.

Live Updates: The DNC, protests continue on Chicago’s West side

The DePaulia Staff
August 18, 2024
Protestors hold signs at the March on the DNC on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Union Park in Chicago.

Thousands rally outside day one of DNC, demanding justice for Gaza

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
August 20, 2024
President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. Delegates are also meeting to nominate Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.

DNC night one: Democrats celebrate ‘everyday Americans,’ Biden passes torch

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
August 20, 2024
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump walks off stage after speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, convention, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Trump faces protest during rare visit to Chicago for NABJ conference

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
July 31, 2024
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

President Biden addresses the nation following his withdrawal from the 2024 election

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
July 24, 2024
Campaign contribution information pulled from Illinois State Board of Elections and Federal Election Commission. (Photo Courtesy/ Citadel)

Top DePaul trustee a big donor to Chicago mayoral candidate, national Republicans

Erin Gessert, Lina Gebhardt, and Fatima Hasan
March 3, 2024
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