Israeli Apartheid Week ignites rhetoric discussion
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted “Israeli Apartheid Week,” an annual series of events dedicated to labeling the State of Israel an apartheid state. The name of the event, which is held across college campuses around the world, caused controversy across DePaul’s campus. More than fifty university members signed an open letter which claimed … Read more
France’s veil ban goes into effect, university looks for meaning
By Rachel Metea and Bartosz Brzezinski After the world’s first ban on Islamic face veils took effect in France on April 11, DePaul University saw many of its members call to question the law’s symbolic meaning. The president of DePaul’s United Muslims Moving Ahead, Marwa Abed, said France’s veil ban is “a move in the … Read more
Haiti works for sustainable money, food
Paul Carisma said his country’s way of life was destroyed in just a few short minutes. “The Haiti earthquake was a horrible experience,” he said. Carisma came to Chicago after the 2010 Haiti earthquake to finish high school. On April 1, Carisma, who is now a freshman at DePaul University, participated at “Taste for … Read more
Ex-guerrillera marxista se convierte la primera mujer presidente de Brasil
English translation at end of post Una ex rebelde marxista que fue encarcelada y torturada durante la dictadura militar de Brasil, Dilma Rousseff, se convirtió en la primera mujer en llegar a la presidencia en la historia de Brasil el 1 de Noviembre. Su presidencia ha sido un cambio desde que fue miembro activo de … Read more
When Drug Cartels Silence the Press, Social Media Tells the Story
In Mexico, the deadliest country for journalists this year, many news outlets have stopped reporting on crime, drug trafficking, and government corruption out of fear of the drug cartels. As the news became increasingly censored, many citizens turned to social media as a way to inform the public.
‘Mancession’ Brings New Majority to the Workforce: Women
“Mancession” is the new nickname being thrown around for the recession that began in 2007. The nickname stems from the victims of job loss in the recession: mostly men. This year, for the first time in American history, women make up a majority of the workforce in highly paid managerial and professional positions, holding down the fields at 51.4 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At the same time that blue-collar jobs historically done by men are becoming hard to find, higher education is being dominated by women. This is giving way to a new dynamic in the white-collar workforce.
How Do You Take Your Café?
Café Magazine sent a couple staff members to Bonnaroo this year to catch all of the music and color. I got to compile (from my cubicle, oh yes) videos from their interviews, video, and photographs.
A Bridge Between Two Legal Cultures
Dealing with international law does not always lead to smooth sailing. Cultural barriers can only make things even more sticky. But, the opportunities for an enterprising young lawyer in this field are many. As a senior associate at global law firm Mayer Brown, Georgina Fabian understood this quite well. She saw a continuous growth in … Read more
Los Amigos Invisibles at Bonnaroo 2010
Café Magazine sent a couple staff members to Bonnaroo this year to catch all of the music and color. I got to compile (from my cubicle, oh yes) videos from their interviews, video, and photographs.
Chicago Enters the World Cup Experience
BY ARIANNA HERMOSILLO AND RACHEL METEA, PHOTOS BY GRIZEL PRECIADO The streets of Chicago were bursting at the seams last Friday to celebrate the beginning of one tournament and the end of another. Diehard Blackhawks fans waiting for the victory parade stopped to catch a glimpse of another major sport moment – a face-off between … Read more
DePaul reacts to recent Catholic scandal
Holly Urban said her opinion of the Catholic Church has completely changed since the sex abuse cases emerged in recent years involving the clergy. “I have lost a lot of respect for not only the Pope, but the Catholic Church entirely,” said Urban, a junior at DePaul who is not Catholic.…
Indigenous Traditions with a Twist of Coca-Cola: Mayans Market their Culture Amidst Globalization
An egg traced along a young Mayan girl just before a shaman snaps the neck of a chicken in a sacrifice that goes unnoticed by many. This is the Mayan church of San Juan where pine needles, candlesticks, and Coca-Cola bottles blanket the church floor. Chants be heard as ceremonial cups of Coca Cola and … Read more
Sexuality and Globalization are Key Parts in Carnaval, says Students Studying Abroad
Joel Lydic, a senior at DePaul celebrates in costume at Carnaval in Mérida, Mexico. | RACHEL METEA Glittered-masks, parades, and Corona floats took the streets at this years’ Carnaval in Mérida, Mexico, where several DePaul University students are studying abroad. “Carnaval was a little cheesy and way too commercial. Almost every float was a beer … Read more
In drug war, things fall apart and US walks away
Posted by Rachel Metea on May 23, 2011 · 1 Comment
The U.S. is a star player in the drug war. However, when it comes time to play an active role in ending the game, the U.S. suddenly calls timeout and sits on the sidelines.
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