University announces Clifton-Fullerton Hall to be renamed Ozanam Hall
Cailey Gleeson, News Editor
July 24, 2020
The Division of Mission and Ministry announced Clifton-Fullerton Hall has been renamed Ozanam Hall — in honor of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, per a July 23 Newsline release. Ozanam was a “French literary scholar, lawyer, journalist and equal rights advocate,” who was inspired by the works of St. Vincent de Paul — founding the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833, the ...
Taste of Chicago to-go
Rebecca Meluch, Opinions Editor
July 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many iconic Chicago events, including Lollapalooza, the Air and Water show and the Chicago Marathon. But last weekend, the city was able to host its popular Taste of Chicago event – but repackaged as “Taste of Chicago To-Go.” On July 1, Mayor L...
Four former softball players now refute Lenti lawsuit allegations, Conviser’s legal team “stands by their facts”
July 9, 2020
There are now four former DePaul softball players who have come forward to deny allegations of abuse by former softball coach Eugene Lenti laid out in a lawsuit filed in April. Morgan Maize, who played under Lenti from 2012-16 and was a coach on the team from 2017-18, emailed The DePaulia Wednesday n...
DePaul transitions into virtual freshman orientation
Ria Bhagwat, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
July 7, 2020
For incoming freshmen, college orientation will be anything but traditional. Jarriae Anderson, a rising senior and orientation leader at DePaul University, said what started as a normal application process quickly took an unexpected turn. “The application and interview process happened as normal...
‘He was just a bright, bright light’: Remembering Gary Tinder
Ella Lee and Emma Oxnevad
July 6, 2020
DePaul student Gary Tinder’s unconditional kindness is the first thing most people remember about him. His friends said he “couldn’t hurt a fly.” His former pastor said he was conscientious and sweet — full of integrity. His sister said that even though they didn’t talk every day, she kne...
Department of Housing Director discusses plans for Fall Quarter
Alayne Trinko, Deputy Editor
July 1, 2020
As Gov. J.B. Pritzker prepares to move Illinois into phase 4 of the state’s reopening, students who plan to return to live on DePaul’s campus have lingering questions about how the university plans to keep students safe on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick Moreci, the director of hous...
DePaul students again protest university’s affiliation with Chicago police
Nika Schoonover, Politics Editor
June 29, 2020
On Saturday, June 28, DePaul University students gathered at the school’s Lincoln Park campus to protest DePaul’s involvement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The protest was organized by DePaul Student Abolitionists, a coalition of students and organizations that denounce DePaul’s...
DePaul’s Mission & Ministry keep elderly Chicagoans from feeling lonely during lockdown
Marcus Robertson, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2020
When Illinois’ stay-at-home order was issued in late March, many DePaul students faced a choice: stay put, or avoid being alone and return to their families. Some Illinoisans, however, didn’t have a choice. Social distancing guidelines forced many of Chicago’s elderly residents to live in iso...
Looking back on Chicago colleges’ remote spring semesters
Kinise Jordan, Contributing Writer
May 21, 2020
Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the closing of all schools in Illinois, on March 13, as part of the state’s plan to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Illinois schools were initially set to close from March 17 through March 30, but the executive order lasted through the end of the spring semester....
COVID-19 has sports radio scrambling for new ways to produce content
Ernesto Hernandez, Contributing Writer
May 15, 2020
Live sports and entertainment was disrupted by the coronavirus. Stakeholders and entities within that sports ecosystem have also been impacted. From television to print to radio, no one has been immune. The pandemic has shifted the way both college and professional radio stations operate while mak...
SGA demands protections for Chartwells workers in resolution
Grace Del Vecchio, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2020
DePaul’s Student Government Association (SGA) released a resolution today that demands protections for Chartwells dinings workers contracted by DePaul. The resolution was written by Kelly Garcia, SGA senator for mission and ministry, and policy advisor Wesley Janicki. It was passed by SGA on M...
DePaul student called project for ISIS ‘highest form of jihad’
Ella Lee, Arts & Life Editor
November 20, 2019
Thomas Osadzinski came to DePaul in Fall 2017 to attain a bachelor of computer science degree in software development. Now, he’s been accused of writing computer code intended to assist ISIS in spreading propaganda. The code, a Python script, copies ISIS media channels onto an unnamed social med...
