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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

What Messi’s arrival could mean for Soldier Field, Chicago Fire

What Messi’s arrival could mean for Soldier Field, Chicago Fire

Sarina Singh, Contributing Writer October 22, 2023

The Chicago Fire’s Oct. 4 match against Inter Miami CF drew the largest crowd in club history with 62,124 attendees. This record-breaking attendance at Soldier Field can most likely be accredited to...

Sophomore standout Mark Aguirre, left, and DePaul coach Ray Meyer are seen during practice in Chicago, Jan. 14, 1980. DePaul was rated No. One in the Associated Press college basketball poll Monday.

DePaul basketball legend Mark Aguirre returns as special assistant to Peevy

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 19, 2023

DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy made an official announcement Wednesday, appointing former Blue Demon and NBA star Mark Aguirre as special assistant to the athletic director.  “It’s...

Jorie Allen (left) and Anaya Peoples of the DePaul Womens Basketball team express their confidence in the upcoming season Wednesday, Oct. 4. Both fifth-year athletes, Allen and Peoples anticipate their final season at DePaul.

Chicago colleges connect for basketball media day

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

DePaul hosted a media day for several Chicago area men’s and women’s basketball programs on Wednesday at the Chicago Sports Museum. Four schools were in attendance: DePaul, Loyola Chicago, Northwestern...

File - DePaul hockey celebrates their win against Davenport University at Johnnys Ice House in West Loop.

Men’s hockey builds a legacy at DePaul

Christian Maysonet, Contributing Writer October 8, 2023

DePaul men’s hockey club is coming off its most successful season in team history. Last season, the team was the first in school history to win the Northern Collegiate Hockey League (NCHL) tournament....

Freshman forward Liam Mullins (center) battles with junior forward John Gates (right) in DePauls match against Loyola September 19

DePaul and Loyola Chicago rivalry stands strong during fall season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Three DePaul sports teams faced tough competition against Loyola University Chicago this month. DePaul women’s soccer lost a close 0-1 match to Loyola at Wish Field on Sept. 10 off of an 85th-minute...

Men’s soccer assistant coach Martin Alba (center) acknowledges a strong first half in DePaul’s matchup against Loyola Chicago on Sept. 19

Meet DePaul’s newest fall sports assistant coaches

Eli Smith, Contributing Writer September 24, 2023

Three DePaul teams have new assistant coaches tasked with maintaining team culture and proper development for their athletes.  Peter McKeown, assistant coach for women’s soccer, came to DePaul this...

Olivia Borowiak racing in the Big East Cross Country Championship on Oct. 29, 2022.

DePaul Cross Country kicks off season strong with double second-place finish

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

DePaul men’s and women’s cross-country opened their season at the Bradley Invitational in Peoria, Illinois on Friday. The teams finished second overall on both sides. “Overall, I was pretty pleased,”...

Freshman four-star recruit Zion Cruz plays defense against a Marian guard in Wintrust Arena on Nov. 1.

BREAKING: DePaul guard Zion Cruz enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 13, 2023

Four-star recruit and sophomore guard Zion Cruz is reportedly leaving DePaul and entering the transfer portal, the university confirmed Wednesday afternoon. “We can confirm that Zion Cruz is not enrolled...

Nick Ongenda dunks during the Blue Demons’ 84-70 loss against Creighton on Saturday, March 4. Ongenda plans on entering his name in the 2023 NBA Draft, leaving DePaul after four seasons.

Nick Ongenda opts out of final season at DePaul, enters 2023 NBA Draft

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter June 4, 2023

DePaul standout center, Nick Ongenda, will forgo his final season of college eligibility and remain in the 2023 NBA Draft.  The Canadian native took to his Instagram story on Thursday morning posting,...

Max Strus became the 12th Blue Demon in history to appear in the NBA Finals.

COLUMN: Max Strus makes NBA Finals, why it’s important for DePaul

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter June 4, 2023

DePaul basketball has not been a significant presence in the national scene or a source of NBA talent in recent decades, but as of recent, the program has seen a resurgence of productivity at the next...

Sophomore Darius Brown finished in 11th place of the Men’s 110-meter Hurdles during the Quarterfinals on Friday, May 25 with a time of 13.66.

Track & Field competes in NCAA prelims after historic season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 29, 2023

DePaul’s track and field team sent four athletes to compete in the NCAA first round in Sacramento, California. Sophomores Alex Bernstein and Darius Brown represented the men’s team, while senior Tori...

Men’s basketball coach Tony Stubblefield at a press conference in November.

COLUMN: How landing Elijah Fisher should improve DePaul’s recruiting moving forward

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 29, 2023

For the past two decades, DePaul basketball was perceived by many as an afterthought in the realm of Chicago sports. With regular low attendance figures and limited local media coverage, the team has struggled...

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