The DePaulia

2 weeks ago | depauliaonline.com | Lucia Preziosi |Jake Cox

DePaul president Robert L. Manuel has been called to testify before Congress, DePaul confirmed Thursday evening. Manuel has been invited to speak about antisemitism on DePaul’s campus as a part of the Committee on Education & Workforce’s “Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemtism on American Campuses” committee hearing on May 7.

1 month ago | depauliaonline.com | Jake Cox

“I think I’ve been heard, and I think I’ve frightened people,” James Baldwin told The DePaulia in 1986,  his words both an indictment and a warning. Nearly 40 years later, his fears — of racism’s endurance, of America’s failure to confront its history — still loom over the national discourse. In an era where affirmative action is being dismantled and Black history is increasingly vilified, Baldwin’s words feel eerily prophetic. His voice still challenges the country today.

1 month ago | depauliaonline.com | Jake Cox

One of the Blue Demon Dining options, The Bean, on the Lincoln Park Campus was shut down on Friday, Feb. 20, after a canvass inspection from the Chicago Department of Public Health . The Bean Caffe, housed in the Schmitt Academic Center, was found in violation of 13 health code statutes, according to CDPH records.

1 month ago | depauliaonline.com | Avery Schoenhals

In January, DePaul launched the newest rendition of its health and wellness campaign, Take Care DePaul. Designed to encourage everyone to “lead with empathy and respect,” the refreshed version of the decades-long campaign is a proactive approach to what Student Government Association treasurer Prince Priyanshu called “the rise of hate nationwide,” especially against undocumented, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities.

2 months ago | depauliaonline.com | Jake Cox

DePaul basketball has had a rocky go of it — for as long as any current DePaul student can remember. A slew of losses has relegated the program to a less-than-ideal position in the eyes of students, fans and the Big East standings. Despite these hardships, not all is lost for the Blue Demons, who are in rebuild mode. The conversation surrounding DePaul’s basketball program is shifting, as the Blue Demons are off to a better start than in previous seasons — both on the court and in ticket sales.