Troubles and Triumphs of First Generation Students at Dominican
By: Ava Sanchez Dominican has stepped up to help first-generation students with the particular challenges they face in college, students say. Financial aid, course registration, and just knowing…
Student-made Invention Foamey, Receives $10,000 DU ELF Grant
By: Joseph Zuniga Dominican University’s annual Entrepreneur’s Launchpad Fund (ELF) program concluded its 2026 competition, resulting in senior entrepreneurship student Joshua Ogiba winning the $10,000 grant. This grant was…
DU Feeds prepares to support students as SNAP eligibility changes
By: Saniya Witherspoon Rising grocery prices and the lingering effects of last year’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit disruptions have highlighted the role of Dominican University’s DU Feeds food…
Dominican Commuters dealing with rising gas prices
By: Nicole Yunda Dominican commuter students are cutting back on other necessities to afford fuel as gas prices rise steadily higher. “Filling up my gas tank costs about $50 compared…
DU’s New Student Trustee Hopes To Emphasize Sense of Community
By: Kathryn Ksiezak Senior Anitzia Murillo plans to bring her experience as a peer LEADer to help fellow students as this year’s student trustee. The 31-member board of trustees oversees…
New DOE Regulations Worries DU
By: Abel Flessner The Department of Education’s recent actions have sparked a cautious response among DU administrators and student leaders. “It sort of [forces] compliance for folks who…
Students Navigate Career Search Options at Dominican
By: Jennifer Flores As many Dominican students begin to prepare for careers post-college, students share their own experiences with their career search journey and assistance given by Dominican. Pre-Nursing major,…
Parking Problem Remains Constant at Dominican
By David Lazzara As the current semester has continued at Dominican, students have voiced concerns over the existing parking arrangements. This is nothing new, with parking being a known problem…
Less Variety and Higher Food Costs Frustrate Students at Dominican
By Reyna Valencia As the semester progresses, many students are unhappy with food prices, availability and variety at Dominican and are turning to other options. University officials point to inflation-fueled…
Crown Library Removes Computers and Upsets Students
By: Joseph Zuniga As students finish settling into the semester, some can’t help but notice that, although the Rebecca Crown Library has some exciting new additions, one change stands out:…