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The DePaulia

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Layden Blocker drives to the basket on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Blocker collected five rebounds to go along with his 25 points.

DePaul accepts postseason bid to College Basketball Crown tournament

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 17, 2025

DePaul men’s basketball has accepted a bid to the new postseason tournament — the College Basketball Crown — in Las Vegas, per the bracket revealed on FS1 morning show “Breakfast Ball.” DePaul...

DePaul guard Isaiah Rivera slashes to the lane in the second half of DePaul's quarterfinals matchup against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Rivera played all 50 minutes, scoring 17 points and collecting nine rebounds.

Despite heartbreaking loss, DePaul says this is only the beginning

Nick Palazzolo and Ryan Hinske March 14, 2025

Hobbled, battered and beaten, they clawed until the bitter end. It was a tale as old as March; a scrappy underdog refusing to go away. This is the story of the 2024-25 DePaul Blue Demons. Despite a...

Michael Ansari shows off his baby blue DePaul jersey after the team's win on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Demons defeated the seven seed Georgetown Hoyas 71-67.

DePaul superfan travels 850 miles to watch his team play — during finals

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 13, 2025

It's not every day your school’s basketball team plays in an iconic arena such as Madison Square Garden. One DePaul student went the extra mile after getting an “excused absence” note from DePaul...

Layden Blocker drives down the court while Micah Peavy keeps up on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul won round one of the Big East Tournament against the Georgetown Hoyas.

DePaul upsets Georgetown, lives to see another day in conference tournament

Ryan Hinske and Nick Palazzolo March 12, 2025

To open the Big East Tournament on Wednesday night, DePaul men’s basketball defeated a Georgetown opponent by the skin of their teeth, capping off a third win against them this season. In both regular...

Four freestanding townhouses sit on the corner of  N. Sheffield and Belden Avenues. The house numbers are 2308, 2310, 2314 and 2316 and will be demolished for the new basketball facility.

Athletic facility still sparks controversy within neighborhood groups

DePaul is postponing demolition of Lincoln Park townhomes in their scheme to make a new athletic facility, despite opposition from some community groups. Even with the support of Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd),...

Diners mingle at Maman Zari in Albany Park on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The Persian restaurant hosted a fundraiser for Bigger Table to raise awareness and funds for the cause.

Cooking for a Cause: Bigger Table hosts fundraiser at Maman Zari

Annie Koziel, Asst. Copy Editor March 10, 2025

Maman Zari is abuzz. Waiters flit from table to table as the room rings with laughter, conversation and the sound of clinking glasses. In the warm light of the Albany Park restaurant, guests sit in front...

Betsy and Grace Logan smile together after Grace’s high school graduation on  Thursday, May 18, 2023. “Well ... it was a very proud moment, every day you make us proud,” Betsy said.
Betsy and Grace Logan smile together after Grace’s high school graduation on  Thursday, May 18, 2023. “Well ... it was a very proud moment, every day you make us proud,” Betsy said. (Provided by Grace Logan)

Tax Season, hospital visits — and thanks to the women who have changed my life

Grace Logan, Arts & Life Editor March 10, 2025

                                        My...

Isaiah Rivera jumps towards the basket while Malik Mack falls back on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. If they win this game, they will head into the Big East Tournament on a 2-game winning streak.

Live Updates: DePaul defeats Georgetown 83-77

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer March 8, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons host the Georgetown Hoyas for their final game of the regular season. The Blue Demons faced off against the Hoyas on Jan. 17, and won 73-68. If they win this afternoon, they will...

Jorie Allen hugs Jill Pizzotti after DePaul's Big East loss on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Allen has officially played her last game as a Blue Demon.

DePaul women’s basketball reflects on shocking Xavier defeat

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David March 7, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons ended their 2024-25 season on an unexpected note. The team lost to the last seed in the Big East conference, the Xavier Musketeers, 73-80. DePaul was the sixth seed team in the tournament...

Jorie Allen throws the ball onto the court during the first half of DePaul's game against Xavier on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. DePaul finished the regular season with an overall record of 13-18.

Live Updates: DePaul stunned in loss against Xavier 73-80

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor March 7, 2025

Today is the first day of the women's Big East tournament in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena. So far, St. John's beat Butler 66-50 and Georgetown defeated Providence 58-56. At 3 p.m. CST (4 p.m....

Organizers from Behind Enemy Lines and DePaul student protestors gather outside the DePaul University Quad on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The organization is banned from DePaul and are not allowed to be on campus grounds.

Banned organization protests by Quad, heavy police presence

LiLi Jarvenpa and Sadie Springer March 7, 2025

A small group of pro-Palestinian protesters from Behind Enemy Lines, an anti-imperialist organization, and DePaul students convened outside the Quad in the Lincoln Park campus on Thursday, March 6. Dozens...

Amy Colucio stands by her tent in Uptown on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Colucio and her sister have been living in a tent community since September 2024, after they were evicted from their apartment.

Chicago’s ‘One System Initiative’: A bold reform or a band-aid solution for unhoused communities?

Sarah Hendry, LiLi Jarvenpa, Mia Abraham, and Luis Caro March 3, 2025

Amy Colucio’s cat, Little Man, struts around the quiet tent community in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood next to the bustling Lakeshore Drive. But he never strays very far from his owner as the frigid...

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