Pat Mullane, Author at The DePaulia

History repeats itself in ‘Selma’

Pat Mullane • December 20, 2014

It’s hard to believe there hasn’t been a major motion picture film on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., until now. Although too short, King’s life was filled with events which have since...

Connecticut trounces DePaul Women’s Basketball 98-64

Ben Gartland • December 20, 2014

In September, Connecticut women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma and DePaul head coach Doug Bruno helped lead the United States women’s basketball team to the gold medal at the FIBA World...

Q&A: ‘Selma’ actor David Oyelowo, director Ava Duvernay

Pat Mullane • December 20, 2014

“Selma," starring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr., depicts the true story of the 1965 voting rights marches in Selma, Ala., led by Dr. King. The DePaulia sat down to interview Oyelowo...

Oregon State drops DePaul men’s basketball to third straight loss

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2014

In his post game press conference after a loss to Illinois State, DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell said that his team is a team that bounces back, but they faced a real challenge next. The Blue Demons...

‘Twist Your Dickens’ hilariously toys with holiday tradition

Emma Rubenstein • December 18, 2014

Unique and offbeat productions have become somewhat of a staple in the Chicago Christmas theater scene. New shows are blossoming amid the countless holiday classics, shows that are hilarious, touching,...

No. 25 DePaul women’s basketball trounces Loyola

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2014

A week after a disappointing loss to Notre Dame, No. 25 DePaul women’s basketball answered back in dominant fashion. Jessica January scored a career-high 25 points, Megan Rogowksi had 21 and four...

DePaul men’s basketball squanders late lead to lose 78-72 vs. Illinois State

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2014

There are growing pains throughout the course of the season, and boy did this one hurt. DePaul men’s basketball blew a six-point lead in the final three minutes of the game Sunday as Illinois State...

George Washington downs DePaul men’s basketball 81-68

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2014

A second half push wasn’t enough for DePaul men’s basketball as they suffered an 81-68 loss against George Washington Thursday in their first road game of the season. The Blue Demons (6-2) came...

Missed free throws cost No. 25 DePaul vs. No. 5 Notre Dame

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2014

On the day after they were both named as candidates for the Naismith Trophy watch list, DePaul guard Brittany Hrynko and Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd battled back-and-forth Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips...

The DePaulia’s best albums of 2014

Kirsten Onsgard, Matthew Paras, Erin Yarnall, and Kevin Quin • December 10, 2014

Members of The DePaulia's staff chose the albums that made them sing, dance, jam or just provided a soundtrack to life. Here our some of our best albums of 2014. Kirsten Onsgard - Arts & Life Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LmX5c7HoUw Between...

Joffrey’s ‘Nutcracker’ showcases classic holiday ballet

Alicya Dennison • December 10, 2014

Last Friday officially ushered in the holiday season in Chicago with the Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" opening at the Auditorium Theater. Joffrey’s adaptation of "The Nutcracker" begins...

DePaul women’s basketball dominates Chicago State 87-34

Ellie Braida • December 7, 2014

When No. 25 DePaul women's basketball exploded into an early 17-0 lead and full court press against a winless Chicago State, it was evident they weren’t taking any games off. “We treat them...