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Articles by Sofia Mahmoud
Dodging the algorithm
Do you ever catch yourself using TikTok lingo in real life? Phrases like “it’s giving,” “NPC” or softened words like “unalive” have quietly moved beyond comment sections and into everyday conversation. Like many Generation Z users, I’ve caught myself using “algospeak” without even realizing it. Algospeak combines the words “algorithm” and “speak.” It refers to coded language, euphemisms and intentional misspellings by social media users to bypass automated content moderation.
What to know about Chicago’s failed THC ban
Brandon Johnson claimed it would hurt small, minority-owned weed dispensaries. April 20, 2026 In February, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a proposed ordinance that would have restricted where certain THC products could be sold in the city, rekindling the debate about how intoxicating hemp products should be regulated. The ordinance, passed by City Council earlier this year, would have required businesses selling hemp-derived THC products to obtain a cannabis retail license.
DePaul basketball heads to Big East tournaments
As postseason excitement builds with the Big East Tournament around the corner, DePaul students look forward to cheering on their basketball teams, whether on the couch or at Kelly’s Pub, a popular Lincoln Park bar close to campus. Justin Villarreal, a 2025 DePaul alum who studied sports communication, said some of his favorite memories of the tournament happened at Kelly’s surrounded by classmates.
DemonTHON prepares for The Big Event
DemonTHON, DePaul’s annual student-led fundraiser, is already preparing for the annual 12-hour dance marathon benefiting Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The main event takes place April 18 and includes a celebration of DePaul students as well as a chance to help raise tens of thousands of dollars in donations. DemonTHON organizers also hosted a blanket-making event on Jan. 28 for the hospital.
Hope returns to Soldier Field
For Christian Groves, a Bears fan born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, this season has felt different — even if expectations remain relatively low. Groves, a DePaul senior, said he has been a Bears fan his whole life, but years of disappointment have taught him not to get his hopes up too high. “Being a Bears fan is interesting because, even though I’d always want them to win, I never really expect them to,” said Groves, a political science major.
The effect of sea kelp on thyroid function in hypothyroidism
After reading this article, you should be able to: Briefly describe hypothyroidism and its management; Appreciate the importance of conducting a comprehensive medication history during a medication review; Understand the implication(s) of iodine-containing products, in particular sea kelp, on the thyroid function and provide advice accordingly.
Premature ovarian insufficiency: diagnosis and management
After reading this article, you should be able to: Understand the causes of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI); List the required diagnostic tests and the serious health consequences linked with POI diagnosis; Provide information on the benefits and risks of hormonal treatment options; Advise on emerging non-hormonal treatment options available for symptom relief.
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