Illinois commission offers free college readiness help
October 6, 2019
State officials say free workshops and support for students seeking financial aid for college is available throughout the fall starting this month. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will host workshops for students and their families to provide assistance in filling out college applica...
Lawmakers to investigate use of guardianship loophole for financial aid at Illinois colleges
August 1, 2019
Illinois lawmakers say they will investigate the use of a loophole in the state's guardianship law that wealthy families took advantage of to qualify their children for college financial aid. Recent reports indicate some parents were transferring guardianship of their children to friends or relatives...
Faces of MAP: Granting opportunities to students in Illinois
January 25, 2015
Betzaira Herrera’s mother only received a sixth grade education in Mexico. In order to have a better life, she journeyed to the United States despite not speaking any English. A year later, Herrera’s mother gave birth to her and because of the lifestyle her mother had, she was raised with the idea that “education is the key to succes...
Patsy Newitt, Assistant News Editor
October 14, 2019 • No Comments
Finish finals early. Move out of U-Hall. Go to Jordan. This was Clare VanSpeybroeck’s pre-summer...
October 14, 2019
When Ald. Marty Quinn of the 13th ward was reelected in February, David Krupa,...
Diversity ratings show inclusion efforts at DePaul fall short of real progress
October 14, 2019
At President A. Gabriel Esteban’s State of the University address last Thursday,...
DePaul freshmen frustrated with over-booked dorms as capacity exceeds 100%
October 14, 2019
Students at DePaul have spent over one month now in their assigned on-campus...