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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Sen. Kamala Harris on Capitol Hill on Feb. 7, 2019.

Candidates court college voters: As politicians turn to social media to expand their reach, some are proving more successful than others

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor February 18, 2019

When Sen. Kamala Harris’ communications director, Lily Adams, posted a video of Harris dancing to Cardi B’s “I Like It” about two weeks ago, she probably thought it would help make the 2020 Democratic...

Lori Lightfoot helps rebuild trust during mayoral race

Lori Lightfoot helps rebuild trust during mayoral race

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor February 11, 2019

In a crowded political race, it can often be difficult for voters to feel like they have an effective understanding of each candidate. With long-winded speeches and dense jargon, it’s sometimes tricky...

David Krupa announces lawsuit following alleged election fraud

David Krupa announces lawsuit following alleged election fraud

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor February 11, 2019

David Krupa, the 19-year-old DePaul University freshman running for alderman of the 13th Ward on the Southwest Side, has more work ahead before Election Day later this month. Krupa  announced about two...

Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke attends his sentencing hearing for the murder of Laquan McDonald.

Chicago comes to terms with Van Dyke’s 81-month sentence

Brita Hunegs & Emma Oxnevad, Contributing Writer & Asst. News Editor January 28, 2019

Citizens of Chicago were outraged and disappointed when it was announced that former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke will serve less than a decade for committing second degree murder. Van Dyke...

Student continues campaign for alderman after tumultuous start

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor January 28, 2019

Being a freshman in college can already be a challenge without having a political campaign to run at the same time, but DePaul freshman David Krupa does not back down easily. The 19-year-old is running...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker acknowledges the crowd after being sworn in as the state's 43rd governor during the Illinois inaugural ceremony Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 in Springfield, Illinois.

Building a new Illinois: Pritzker’s plan

Samuel Rahman, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019

From expanding Illinois’s Medicare system to instituting a progressive graduated income tax, newly inaugurated Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proposed a slew of daring policy plans to overhaul Illinois’ economy....

Gov. Pritzker plans ahead for Illinois and college students

Gov. Pritzker plans ahead for Illinois and college students

Luc Fougere January 22, 2019

Newly sworn-in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sees the state as one of possibility and promise, and outlined how he plans to fix a variety of issues during his inauguration speech last Monday. “No. Everything...

Politically inspired fashion is in this season

Politically inspired fashion is in this season

Jack Breslin, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018

Conservative political activist Candace Owens made false claims last month that Yeezy designer Kanye West was helping her design an anti-democratic clothing brand called Blexit, which would encourage black...

Pritzker wins battle of the bank accounts in Illinois

Pritzker wins battle of the bank accounts in Illinois

Rosbelis Quinonez and Ryan Witry, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018

Democrat J.B. Pritzker rode a green wave of record-breaking spending as he seized the Illinois governor’s office from Republican incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner in a midterm election that generated unusually...

Kash Jackson hopes voters can ignore his past and vote Libertarian

Kash Jackson hopes voters can ignore his past and vote Libertarian

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor November 5, 2018

The Illinois Libertarian Party’s gubernatorial candidate says past allegations of wife-beating and threatening a family-court judge have no bearing on who he is today. Grayson “Kash” Jackson...

Forced off campus, TPUSA event goes off without a fuss

Forced off campus, TPUSA event goes off without a fuss

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2018

DePaul University’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter was scheduled to host their “Campus Clash” tour event with conservative activists Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens Tuesday Oct. 16, but both the...

Iran's president blames US after attack on military parade

Iran’s president blames US after attack on military parade

Associated Press September 24, 2018

Iran's president on Sunday accused an unnamed U.S.-allied country in the Persian Gulf of being behind a terror attack on a military parade that killed 25 people and wounded 60. Hassan Rouhani's comments...

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