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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Veterans face financial insecurity from GI Bill payouts as courses go online

Veterans face financial insecurity from GI Bill payouts as courses go online

Hannah Mitchell, Multimedia Editor March 15, 2020

DePaul’s recent switch from in-person classes to online may harm one of its most vulnerable communities — its veterans.  Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, universities nationwide have moved courses online...

Michael Slaughter, a veteran and DePaul alumnus, uses art to draw attention to the city’s homeless population. “Chicago is asleep,” he said.

DePaul alumnus paints depictions of veterans’ lives

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor November 11, 2019

Michael Slaughter wanted what he says all veterans are after: a chance to be part of something that matters after they return to civilian life. Among the issues veterans often face are finding employment,...

OPINION: It’s time we actually serve those who served us

OPINION: It’s time we actually serve those who served us

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2019

Many of the 18.2 million American veterans bear physical, mental and emotional scars from their service to our country - lifelong residual effects of their selflessness and sacrifice in volunteering for...

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...

Programs help military vets transition to civilian life

Programs help military vets transition to civilian life

Christian Jones November 16, 2014

Every day it is a chance that it could be your last. Death is around every corner, and the people around you are trained to think just like you. Then one day, it is over; you leave the dangerous situation...

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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