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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015

Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015

Associated Press May 25, 2020

Nine people were killed and another 27 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago as of early Monday, already marking the deadliest Memorial Day weekend in the city since 2015. Chicago police increased...

Under Lightfoot's discretion, there has been a higher presence of CPD in CTA stations.

Chicago police plan more holiday, summer weekend patrols

Associated Press May 23, 2020

Chicago Police are increasing patrols and other agencies will help staff a new operations center beginning this weekend as the Memorial Day holiday marks a traditional summer kickoff. Police often reports...

Attendees to the Memorial Day event in the DePaul Center Thursday have a moment of silence to remember soldiers who have served. (Luisa Fuentes / The DePaulia)

Memorial Day: Honoring the fallen at DePaul

Luisa Fuentes May 24, 2015

DePaul veterans say Memorial Day isn’t about them, but their comrades’ sacrifice The university enjoyed a break from classes Monday for Memorial Day, but only a small crowd attended the remembrance...

Jeremy Giacomino, second from left, and a group of veterans at DePaul participated as a team in the Tough Mudder, a 10- to 12-mile obstacle race. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Giacomino.

Homeward bound: Veterans at DePaul

Kyle Tyrrell May 19, 2014

War has been a part of the American narrative since its inception. Memorial Day is more than a day off from classes. It’s a time to observe the sacrifices of our veterans, both living and dead. Since...

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