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May 5, 2026

Published by leaderadmin on May 5, 2026

Tyler Ptaszkowski and Ashley Vanderhoff Elected as Co-Editor-in-Chief for the 2026 Academic Year

In an uncommon but unanimous decision, Leader News Editors Tyler Ptaszkowski and Ashley Vanderhoff were elected jointly as Editor-in-Chief of The Leader on Tuesday, April 28. […]

News

May 5, 2026

Published by Ashley Vanderhoff on May 5, 2026

Ira Flatow: A Communicator of Science in an Era of Misinformation

Ira Flatow, award-winning science journalist and host of “Science Friday” — a radio program that transforms complex subjects into accessible information for millions around the world […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Karissa Esposito on May 5, 2026

Students Campaign for Human Labor Rights at EU’s First May Day Celebration

Under the watchful gaze of Elmhurst University’s statue of Reinhold Niebuhr, the air was filled with fresh coffee, tacos, and a call for shared prosperity over […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Ian Murphy on May 5, 2026

EU Performs at Historic CSO Orchestra Hall, World Premieres Staff Composition

As part of a multi-year-long goal set by Elmhurst University’s Department of Music — and their chair, James Hile — choir, string orchestra, and wind ensemble […]

Arts & Culture

May 5, 2026

Published by Joshua Tharp on May 5, 2026

EU Student Skylar Stevenson’s Artistic Pursuit of Capturing Time

Aging is a concept that most people fear. From the first wrinkle you spot at the crease of your eyes to the skin that loosens ever […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Karissa Esposito on May 5, 2026

Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” Demonstrates a Newfound Artistic Longevity

“The Great Divide” welcomes listeners into Noah Kahan’s therapy session as he takes each song and writes from the perspective of someone from his past. He […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Emelia D’Anniballe on May 5, 2026

Christina Applegate Leaves “Married with Children,” Advocates Multiple Sclerosis Awareness After Diagnosis

Following a recent hospitalization in March 2026, actress Christina Applegate has officially retired from acting after years of roles in shows such as “Married With Children” […]

Sports

May 5, 2026

Published by Ben Jimenez on May 5, 2026

Munetaka Murakami Is Exactly What the White Sox Hoped He’d Be

When the Chicago White Sox took a chance on Munetaka Murakami in the offseason, they weren’t just betting on power; they were betting on translation. Could […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on May 5, 2026

No Playoffs for Chicago, Rebuild Continues

Thank God: The Chicago Blackhawks 2025-2026 season is finally over. It’s a small reprieve in this hellish current state of affairs. After what feels like their […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Hubert Piskorz on May 5, 2026

Men’s Lacrosse Makes Program History With CCIW Win

At the beginning of the season, the Elmhurst University men’s lacrosse team spoke about growth, chemistry, and finishing what they started. The Bluejays opened the year […]

Opinion

May 5, 2026

Published by Ian Murphy on May 5, 2026

Senior Memoir: Ian Murphy

I was planning on leaving The Leader at the end of my sophomore year. I wasn’t super vocal about it at the time, but as opinions […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Eve Hvarre on May 5, 2026

Senior Memoirs: Eve Hvarre

It was no surprise that I found my way to The Leader halfway through my first semester at Elmhurst University. My older sister, who was also […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Karissa Esposito on May 5, 2026

Senior Memoirs: Karissa Esposito

When I started at Elmhurst University, joining the school newspaper wasn’t at the forefront of my mind. My first semester, I floated around, peeking in at […]

Online Exclusives

May 5, 2026

Published by Ben Jimenez on May 5, 2026

Munetaka Murakami Is Exactly What the White Sox Hoped He’d Be

When the Chicago White Sox took a chance on Munetaka Murakami in the offseason, they weren’t just betting on power; they were betting on translation. Could […]

May 5, 2026

Published by Tyler Ptaszkowski on May 5, 2026

EU’s Holocaust Service Honors “the Forgotten Rescuer” Carl Lutz

Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat who has been credited with saving more than 62,000 Jewish individuals throughout the Holocaust and World War II, received a formal […]

Spanish

December 4, 2025

Published by Vanesa Arenas-Rubio on December 4, 2025

Sigma Lambda Beta Celebra El Centro a Pesar de la Falta de Claridad Sobre el Futuro del Espacio

Sigma Lambda Beta (SLB), la fraternidad multicultural históricamente latina de la Universidad de Elmhurst, organizó un evento para celebrar y recordar la existencia de El Centro […]

November 4, 2025

Published by Josue Acevedo on November 4, 2025

Los Estudiantes de la Universidad de Elmhurst Muestran Preocupación por el Futuro de la Universidad Tras el Cierre de El Centro Debido a Recortes de Fondos

El Centro de la Promesa Azul, el centro cultural de la Universidad de Elmhurst financiado por subsidios del Título V del gobierno federal de los Estados […]

September 9, 2025

Published by Josue Acevedo on September 9, 2025

Líderes Estatales de Illinois Luchan Contra Trump Mientras ICE Toma Chicagoland

La villa de Broadview, un suburbio de Chicago, albergará a un mayor número de agentes de ICE durante más de un mes mientras el presidente Donald […]