Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief, Author at The DePaulia

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...

DePaul men’s basketball rolls over Milwaukee for fourth straight win

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • December 7, 2014

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Billy Garrett and the rest of DePaul men’s basketball team was sent outside of their Rosemont hotel due to a gas leak. The Blue Demons, along with the rest of...

DePaul men’s basketball earns fourth straight win

December 7, 2014

Q&A: Wilam Tarris of ‘Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale’

Emma Rubenstein • December 7, 2014

This winter, Broadway in Chicago is bringing a new take on holiday theater to the city. Written by Dee Snider of Twister Sister and directed by Adam John Hunter, "Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas...

Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ a classic delight

Emma Rubenstein • December 7, 2014

This holiday season, The Goodman’s annual production of "A Christmas Carol" has returned to the Albert, where it is delighting audiences of all ages by residing between the worlds of innovation and...

Popular Pays cashes-in on Instagram social currency

Andrew Nunez • December 5, 2014

There are countless things to do and places to eat within Chicago, and unfortunately, most of us college students do not have to time or money to experience many of these. However, now there’s a...

DePaul men’s basketball cruises to win over Chicago State

Matthew Paras and Octavia Johnson • December 4, 2014

DePaul men’s basketball is off to their best start under head coach Oliver Purnell, who is in his fifth year at DePaul. The Blue Demons cruised to an 84-60 victory over Chicago State Thursday to improve...

Spring Awakening Music Festival announces age restriction

Kirsten Onsgard • December 3, 2014

Spring Awakening Music Festival will be adults-only come June 2015. The electronic dance music festival, which takes place June 13-15 at Soldier Field, announced it will only be permitting those...

Chicago Loop Alliance engages consumers with placemaking art

Kathryn Eardley • December 3, 2014

In Pritzker Park downtown this Halloween, a team in hazmat suits patrolled a smoking crash site while a drone hovered over head. Caution tape marked the perimeter of the park and metal pieces jutted...