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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Attendees gather on the dance floor at the Black Student Union Gala on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. This year’s gala welcomed not only DePaul students but also Black students from surrounding universities, fostering a sense of unity and shared experiences across campuses.

DePaul Black Student Union Hosts Annual Gala Celebrating Black History and Culture

Karidja Monjolo, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

The energy at DePaul’s Black Student Union Gala soared as DJ Young Scotty took the stage enhancing the dance floor experience. Students filled the space, moving to a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat...

Refreshed Take Care DePaul banners hang on the bannister in the Lincoln Park Student Center on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The latest version of the long time campaign aims to address a nationwide rise in hate and resulting mental health crises.

In a challenging domestic climate, DePaul revamps Take Care DePaul campaign

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor February 24, 2025

In January, DePaul launched the newest rendition of its health and wellness campaign, Take Care DePaul. Designed to encourage everyone to “lead with empathy and respect,” the refreshed version of the...

Kiersten Hung dances during DePaul's Queer Prom event on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The dance is held every year by the campus LGBTQIA+ Resource Center.

DePaul’s fourth annual Queer Prom: A night “Frozen in Time”

Anna Retzlaff, Contributing Writer February 17, 2025

A circle forms around the dance floor as someone performs a dance in a red halter dress to Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” with two backup dancers. Later, a runway is set up for people to show...

Isaiah Rivera drives towards the basket on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul closes out a two-game home stand against Villanova that dominated the Blue Demons in their last matchup on Jan. 4.

Live Updates: DePaul can’t overcome shooting woes in loss to Villanova

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

DePaul (2-10) closes out a two-game home stand against a Villanova team (5-6) that dominated the Blue Demons in their last matchup on Jan. 4. The Wildcats won 100-56, their only triple-digit scoring performance...

DePaul students enter the Arts & Letters building on Jan. 29, 2025. DePaul recently changed their attendance policy, removing the Dean of Students from the extended absence notification process.

No More Dean? DePaul’s new extended absence policy puts professors in charge

Casey Tharrington and Khadija Mujahid February 3, 2025

Who should decide whether a student’s extended absence is excused — professors or university administrators? DePaul’s recent policy change has put that decision in the hands of professors, prompting...

Protesters gather outside Trump Tower in the Loop to demonstrate against the inauguration of President Trump on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. DePaul public safety are instructed to not ask students about immigration status.

Know your rights: How DePaul plans to respond to ‘immigration raids’

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor January 27, 2025

Wasting no time fulfilling President Trump’s campaign promises of sweeping raids on undocumented immigrants, Tom Homan —  Trump’s new ‘border czar’ — made plans for “immigrant raids” in...

DePaul Biz and CTA launch partnership for economic development in Red Line Extension

DePaul Biz and CTA launch partnership for economic development in Red Line Extension

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor January 20, 2025

DePaul professors in the Driehaus College of Business are looking to bring their classwork to the real world through a new partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The partnership began this...

A nationally recognized leader and advocate for empowering others, Matos currently serves as vice chancellor for equity and inclusion at the University of California, Berkeley. Photo courtesy of Dania Matos | Via DePaul Newsline

Dania Matos to be DePaul’s next vice president for diversity, inclusion and belonging

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor December 19, 2024

DePaul University President Rob Manuel announced the selection of Dania Matos as the next vice president for diversity, inclusion and belonging in a Newsline statement emailed to the university community...

Student Government Association vice president Samara Smith (left) and president Isabella Ali lead the general body meeting in McGowan South on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024. During the meeting, SGA appointed sophomore Lianna Abdallah as the new chief of staff. Abdallah will fill in for Smith and Ali when needed and manage the SGA liaison program.

SGA appoints new chief of staff and prepares for upcoming election

Sadie Springer, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2024

Student Government Association appointed sophomore Lianna Abdallah as new chief of staff at their general body meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16, after the unexpected resignation of Lily Lauritson, the previous...

FILE- Kimberlie Goldsberry, associate vice president for Student Affairs, pictured June 30, 2022, in the Lincoln Park Student Center. (Jeff Carrion, DePaul University)

Kimberlie Goldsberry announced as interim vice president for Student Affairs

LiLi Jarvenpa, News Editor October 17, 2024

Kimberlie Goldsberry will become interim vice president for Student Affairs beginning Jan. 2, 2025. Provost Salma Ghanem appointed Goldsberry’s to the temporary position on Thursday, Oct. 17. Goldsberry...

FAFSA frustrations: Financial aid delays impact enrollment at universities across the country

FAFSA frustrations: Financial aid delays impact enrollment at universities across the country

Sam Mroz, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

For DePaul junior Hays Brooks, completing the FAFSA is an annual tradition to ensure financial aid for the coming school year. With thousands like Brooks applying for such securities, effective communication...

Ilse Arciniega and her daughter, Esli, sit together in a pumpkin patch in October of 2023. The family has made it a tradition to go to a pumpkin patch every year and had to go on a day where Esli had a day off of school. 
Photo provided by Ilse Arciniega.

Child care access grant vital for student parent mental health on campus, advocates say

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief May 26, 2024
However, her stress eased upon learning that she qualified for child care assistance at NIU, funded by a recent federal program.
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