Chicago News

Laquan’s Legacy

Khyle Hayes Contributing Writer 10/16/18 When Jason Van Dyke arrived on the scene of Laquan McDonald’s murder, he was there for all of six seconds before he began to shoot. In six seconds, it is […]

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Do Accusations of Sexual Assault Really Ruin a Man’s Career?

Katherine Carper Contributing Writer 10/16/18 Women across the country are coming forward with their stories and experiences with sexual assault and are facing drastically different responses. Some say they are lying, some believe their stories, […]

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Kavanaugh Confirmed for Supreme Court

Joseline Cano Feature Editor 10/16/18 The United States Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Justice on Oct. 6, following allegations of sexual assault. After a 50-48 vote, Kavanaugh was sworn in during a private […]

National News

Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses Spike

By: Megan Farley Staff Writer 10/16/18 In the past few months, we have seen a drastic increase in the number of deaths and overdoses tied to ‘bad batches’ of synthetic marijuana. The epidemic is nationwide, […]

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Polling Stations Near Dominican

By Crystal Medrano News Editor 10/16/18 Places to Vote within a 10-mile radius of Dominican University Dominican University Priory Campus 7200 West Division Street River Forest, Illinois 60305 Village of Bellwood Municipal Building 3200 Washington […]

Campus Events

Dominican Celebrates International Saudi Day

By Benjamin Rivera Staff Writer 10/16/18 Dominican University’s Saudi Club hosted a cultural immersion event Sep. 27 to highlight their modern and traditional culture in honor of the 88th National Saudi Day. Students, faculty members, […]

Illinois News

Vote Rauner: Keep Illinois on the Right Track

Thomas Gibbons Staff Writer 10/16/18 Conservative incumbant Bruce Rauner seeks a second term to further put Illinois on the right track. Why did Bruce Rauner decide to run for governor of Illinois? “Illinois is home […]

Illinois News

Vote Prtizker: You Won’t Get Left Behind

Isabelle Schindler Staff Writer 10/16/18 Liberal Democratic candidate J.B. Pritzker states his motives in running for governor of Illinois. Restoring fiscal sanity and balancing the budget, setting children up for success from Cradle to Career, […]

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Letter from the Editors:

By: Crystal Medrano, Joseline Cano, Sabrina Henderson, Roberto Alonso Editors 10/16/18 Dear Readers, The phrase “Go Vote” echoes in our ears almost everywhere we turn. “I should vote” and “my vote doesn’t matter” are thoughts […]

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Voting 411: Who’s Running and for What

Joseline Cano Feature Editor 10/16/18 Illinois Attorney General: Erika Harold (R) Priorities: Public corruption, criminal justice reform, government accountability and transparency, rule of law, preventing harassment, workers’ compensation reform, and the opioid crisis. Bubba Harsy […]

Chicago News

From Police Department to Mayor?

By: Danny Bartik Staff Writer 10/16/18 Former Chicago Police superintendent Garry McCarthy announced on March 21 that he would be running for mayor of Chicago; this was prior to mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Sep. 4 announcement […]

Chicago News

No Emanuel Reelection? Good!

By: Natalie Berrios Contributing Writer 10/16/18 Many Chicagoans were supprised when Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently announced that he will not be running for reelection. There have been many theories pertaining to why he decided to […]

Illinois News

Apathetic Voting Will Affect You

Danny Bartik Staff Writer 10/16/18 The upcoming midterm elections could play a major role in the lives of Dominican students as well as college students all across the United States according to Political Science Department […]

Chicago News

Dominican University Awaits Van Dyke Verdict

By Sabrina Henderson October 5th, 2018 Dominican Students and Staff follows closely to the trial of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, accused of murdering African-American teenager Laquan McDonald. As days wind down to the […]