Victor Valencia said he was overwhelmed with tears of happiness, anger and sadness on Friday, Sept. 17 when gang member Narcisco Gatica was found guilty for the murder of his brother, DePaul honors student Francisco “Frankie” Valencia. Gatica, 21, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. When Gatica was convicted, Victor Valencia said he was … Continue reading »
Different versions of this article were originally published on Gapers Block and The DePaulia. It is easy to overlook the origins of passion that unfolded onstage last Sunday in HOPERA: Unleashed. Composer and vocalist Adrian Dunn’s musical creativity and technical mastery enabled a seamless fusion of two genres not normally seen on the same side of town: hip-hop … Continue reading »
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. Continue reading »
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. Continue reading »
Over the 2009 summer, seven men were the victims of muggings in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Police have linked five of these muggings together and believe the other two may be connected. Police have yet to identify the offenders. The map below shows where the muggings occurred. Zoom in or out and click … Continue reading »
