Articles by Chelsea Zhao

By Chelsea Zhao Concordia University Chicago dismisses faculty and closes academic programs as the alliances with Dominican University (DU) are at a precarious point. According to the Chicago Tribune, Concordia University lets go of 51 […]

By Sarah Butkovic Although Dominican has been offering indoor dining since the beginning of the semester, Chicago’s recent scaleback to Phase 4 of reopening is allowing indoor dining for the first time since the summer. […]

By: Andrew Mariotti Last spring, Dominican’s live showcase for student research had to move suddenly online. This year, the (G)URSCI and Experiential Learning Expo will also be online, but organizers have learned a great deal […]

By Azhley Rodriguez To celebrate the first Saturday in Black History Month this year, Six Feet Apart Productions hosted the “Black Stories Matter” event for Black storytellers to spread the message that Black history is American history. Six Feet Apart […]

By Rachel Huser Dominican received $4.7 million from the second round of the CARES Act. Nearly a third of the money- $1.5 million will go to students. Information about how to apply for the funds […]

By Rachel Huser While the pandemic has caused many to lose their jobs and prevented others from finding one, Dominican students have plenty of people and resources to help them find the job or internship […]

Daniela Tovar-Miranda The Student Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) and DU Feeds launched the first DU Feeds Market of the semester on Wednesday Feb. 3rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parmer Atrium, […]

By: Chelsea Zhao Dominican University introduces SHIELDIllinois to handle COVID-19 testing as Campus Clear use dwindles. Elizabeth Ritzman, director of the wellness center, said if the university is not able to get in touch with […]

Contributed by SNDA member Morgan Sokes Most Americans would like to lose a little weight at some point in their lifetime, whether it be a few vanity pounds or a more significant amount to improve […]

By Chelsea Zhao Student workers who received unemployment benefits in 2020 are asked to pay back the funds due to federal and state regulations. Devan Sibley, the Rebecca Crown Library Circulation Assistant, said that she, […]

By Rachel Huser Dominican University hosted a virtual program Tuesday night to participate in the fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing, an event that builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial […]

By Daniela Tovar-Miranda Starting Monday, Illinois moves into stage 1B of administering the vaccine, this includes those 65 and older or essential workers will be eligible for the Covid Vaccine; however, there is still skepticism […]

Dear Dominican Star readers, Hello! Happy New Year! Despite the challenges and hardships of 2020, the Dominican Star has thrived from the dedication of our past editor Thomas Gibbons and support of the community. This […]