Big challenges ahead for new Ukrainian president
Cam Rodriguez, Contributing Writer
May 28, 2019
As he was ushered in as the sixth president of Ukraine on May 20, comedian and TV actor-turned-politician Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of a “new era” of the country’s history — one that sees “people in power who will serve the people.” His rise to power is an atypical one in a country operated by ol...
OPINION: Acting like the president
Angelina Korniyenko, Contributing Writer
April 8, 2019
While Chicagoans were in the middle of a mayoral election, Ukrainians were embroiled in a presidential election that felt like something of a joke. As Ukrainians went to the polls on March 31, the only real choice they were faced with was between a president many feel is corrupt, and one with a gliste...
World leaders negotiate temporary peace in Ukraine
February 15, 2015
European leaders concluded an agreement on Wednesday to cease hostilities for the time being in the Ukraine. However, uncertainty remains on whether both sides will uphold a lasting peace or retort back to armed conflict. Read More »...
DePaul alumna Natalie Jaresko serves as Ukraine finance minister
January 25, 2015
Today, she bears the financial burden of 45.4 million people, but not too long ago, Natalie Jaresko was just like any other DePaul student. Read More »...
World News: Summer 2014 recap
September 15, 2014
Palestinian conflict reignites The continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict went through another spate of violence throughout July and August as members of the Israeli Defense Force and Palestinian group Hamas clashed throughout the Gaza Strip. The conflict was prompted by the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teen...
Xavier Ortega, Photo Editor
September 15, 2019 • No Comments
On the first day back to school, the Loop Block Party kicks off the school year on a high note providing...
Anonymous benefactors give $20 million to DePaul
September 15, 2019
A $20 million gift anonymously donated to DePaul allowed for the creation of...
Bomb threat called into 22nd floor of 55 E. Jackson on DePaul’s Loop Campus
September 12, 2019
All offices in 55 E. Jackson on DePaul's Loop Campus were evacuated just before...
Illinois governor signs law to protect immigrant renters
August 21, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law aimed at creating protections for immigrants...