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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Outside of Wintrust Arena, home of the DePaul men's and women's basketball teams.

DePaul to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination at basketball games

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 23, 2021

DePaul is going to require fans age five and older to show physical or digital proof of Covid-19 vaccination when entering Wintrust Arena, the athletic department announced on Thursday.  This decision...

In this April 20, 2020, file photo, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a news conference in Chicago. Chicago officials say the nation's third-largest city cannot begin to loosen restrictions designed to limit the spread of the coronavirus before early June. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said all parts of the state are on track for restrictions to begin loosening on May 29. But Mayor Lightfoot said Friday, May 22, that the city is not yet hitting the metrics in her plan for gradually loosening restrictions and that she is hopeful that can happen by early June.

Chicago to require proof of vaccination at restaurant, bars

Sara Burnett, Associated Press December 21, 2021

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago will require proof of coronavirus vaccination at restaurants, bars, gyms and other indoor venues, as the rapidly spreading omicron variant drives a spike in COVID-19 infections,...

Sergio Ceron and Dave Spencer beat Native American drums during a gathering in support of Indigenous Peoples Day in Potawatomi Park on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 in Chicago.

Among increasing recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Italian Americans dig in

Parker Rose, Contributing Writer October 19, 2021

After a pandemic-borne interruption, the Joint Civic Committee for Italian Americans hosted its annual Columbus Day parade last Monday to a crowd estimated at 20,000 people according to an AP report. But...

Los manifestantes marchan en Clark Street para protestar los derechos reproductivos.

Manifestantes toman las calles de Chicago para protestar contra restricciones estatales al aborto

Juliana Atencia, La DePaulia Multimedia Editor October 3, 2021

Miles de manifestantes protestaron en el centro de Chicago el sabado 3 de octubre sobre la reciente ley en Texas que ha puesto restricciones al aborto y el derecho constitucional a los procedimientos de...

El gobernador Pedro Pierluisi de Puerto Rico anunció una orden ejecutiva para prevenir la violencia de género que estará vigente hasta el 30 de junio de 2022.

@colectivafeministapr | Instagram

Puertorriqueños en Chicago expresan sentimientos de esperanza sobre la declaración de estado de emergencia por la violencia de género en su país

Erika Pérez, La DePaulia Managing Editor February 17, 2021

El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi declara un estado de emergencia con el objetivo de proteger contra la violencia de género. Los puertorriqueños en Chicago tienen la esperanza de que cumpla...

Como parte del plan de 100 días del presidente Joe Biden, ha incluido un plan de inmigración integral que incluye una moratoria sobre la deportación y un camino hacia la ciudadanía para personas indocumentadas.

@joebiden | Instagram

Organizaciones comunitarias responsabilizarán a la Administración Biden por promesas fallidas a la comunidad latina: ‘Es muy difícil confiar en el gobierno’

Erika Pérez, La DePaulia Managing Editor February 2, 2021

La comunidad latina en Chicago y los suburbios cercanos tendrán sus ojos muy cerca a la administración del presidente Joe Biden y la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, presionando para exigir nuevos cambios. El...

En una publicación de Instagram de Chicago Fire, el equipo compartió la visión de un nuevo logotipo en 2022 creado en colaboración por el equipo y los fanáticos. Esta decisión se produce después de una reacción del diseño más reciente.

Chicago Fire | Instagram

Chicago Fire busca una modificación con un nuevo cambio de marca

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2021

Como dice el viejo refrán, "si al principio no tienes éxito, intenta, intenta, vuelve a intentarlo".  Los Chicago Fire están haciendo precisamente eso y, por segunda vez en tantos años, siguen...

Farmers Market in Wicker Park operational with mask wearing and other Covid-19 safety procedures

Farmers market across city implement guidelines to protect patrons and staff

Corey Schmidt, Copy Editor September 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial hardships for many small businesses. At a time when people may feel uncomfortable going into busy shops, farmers markets have made an impact on local businesses. “The...

The Bean, located in Millennium Park, closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Cultural institutions across Chicago see effects of the pandemic

Nadia Carolina Hernandez and Cailey Gleeson September 20, 2020

Since Covid-19 forced varying degrees of lockdown and travel restrictions around the globe, the streets of Chicago have been empty without tourists filling iconic spots.  Prior to the halt of normalcy...

Residents enjoy the warm weather with a stroll along the Lakefront Trail near Oak Street Beach, Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2020, in Chicago, despite a stay-at-home order from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker during the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

What to do in Chicago during a pandemic

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic September 6, 2020

The daily lives of millions throughout the country came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bars, restaurants, other businesses and even schools were all shut down.  On June 26, Chicago...

DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.

University employee tests positive for COVID-19 on Lincoln Park campus

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief August 7, 2020

Students, faculty and staff were notified of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus on Friday afternoon.  According to a university-wide email sent by DePaul Community...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers during the first inning of a summer camp baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Chicago.

Preview: Cubs look to bounce back after disappointing 2019 season

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor July 24, 2020

The Chicago Cubs kick off the 2020 season at home against the Milwaukee Brewers as the team looks to rebound from a 2019 season which saw the team miss the postseason for the first time since 2014. The...

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