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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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Layden Blocker dunks the ball during the first half of DePaul's game against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. DePaul is currently on a three-game losing streak.

Live Updates: DePaul vs Seton Hall

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer February 2, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons are looking for their first Big East win at home since Jan 18 2023 when they defeated No. 8 Xavier. DePaul is coming into the game rather hobbled: forward David Skogman is out, forward...

DePaul women's basketball faces off against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Friday, Feb. 1, 2025. The DePaul Blue Demons have won two of their last five games.

Live Updates: DePaul unsuccessful in loss against Seton Hall

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor February 1, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons — who are currently 6-4 against Big East opponents — plan to get back into the swing of things in today's 2 p.m. game against the Seton Hall Pirates at Wintrust Arena. The Blue...

DePaul women’s tennis players huddle before their doubles matches against UIC at XS Tennis Village on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. “I think if we show up with a good attitude, good energy … then we’ll keep getting better and have the most chance for success,” head coach Marisa Arce said.

DePaul women’s tennis team emphasizes team unity and growth after home opener win

Ethan Baca, Contributing Writer January 30, 2025

At professional tennis matches, audience members often hold their applause and cheers as they watch players grunt, scamper and hit lengthy rallies. Fans at DePaul women’s tennis home opener on Saturday,...

DePaul fans cheer during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The game was nearly sold out.

Live Updates: DePaul falls to Bueckers, UConn in front of record-breaking crowd

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer January 29, 2025

A record-setting crowd is expected to be in attendance when DePaul hosts sixth-ranked UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons have won two in a row getting to 11-11 on the season....

The Rocket League Team meets in the esports center on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. The esports center first opened in April of 2018, but was just recently renovated, doubling its space.

DePaul esports center doubles in size after renovations

Daniel Bugliarello-Wondrich, Contributing Writer January 27, 2025

After months of renovations, DePaul esports has reopened the Loop gaming center. The grand reopening at the start of winter quarter included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food, drink and access to the...

Fans cheer on the men's basketball team as they play against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The men's team lost to Creighton 73-49.

Peyton’s Power Hour: Is it time to be a loud and proud DePaul basketball fan?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor January 27, 2025

Imagine that before your senior year of college, the men’s basketball team has only won 15% (nine of 60) of their conference games in your college career. That’s me. I’m that senior. I started college...

Joy Kwok boulders up the wall on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Movement Lincoln Park has more than 43,000 square feet of climbing and fitness facilities.

Climbing into community: DePaul club brings fellowship within reach

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor January 27, 2025

On a Friday afternoon, a group of DePaul students trickle into the Movement climbing gym in Lincoln Park. They carry bags stuffed with shoes, water bottles and chalk bags. The climbers gather in a...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann shouts from the Blue Demon bench Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul's game at Butler on Saturday was Holtmann's first game coaching at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis since 2017, when he coached Butler University.

Holtmann returns to Hinkle, Blue Demons fall to Bulldogs

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 27, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann returned to Hinkle Fieldhouse for the first time in almost eight years, after he departed Butler for Ohio State in June 2017.  Holtmann was the head coach for the Indianapolis-based...

Shakara McCline catches a pass as Xavier's Petra Oborilova guards during the first half of their game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The score was 9-7, with Xavier winning, after the first media timeout.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball ends skid with win against Xavier

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer January 22, 2025

DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena Wednesday, Jan. 22, looking to end a two-game losing streak from Big East foes Villanova and Creighton. The Blue Demons are now in a three-way tie for fourth in the conference...

Layden Blocker guards the ball during the DePaul Men's Basketball game against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul currently has a record of 1-7 against Big East opponents.

Live updates: Creighton ends DePaul men’s positive momentum with 24-point win

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 21, 2025

DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena Tuesday, Jan. 21, seeking their first conference winning streak since March 2022. On Friday, the Blue Demons ended a 730-day regular season conference losing streak with...

DePaul volleyball players cheer on the court on Friday, Sept. 21, 2024, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. DePaul hosted the Chicago Cup from Sept. 19-21.

A season full of firsts for DePaul volleyball: ‘You blow it all up and you start over’

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer January 20, 2025

DePaul Blue Demons head coach Marie Zidek called her shot before her team entered conference play. Zidek was full of conviction and faith when she said her team was ‘turning the corner.’ Her intuition...

The Hinske Huddle: The urban Midwest is already losing residents; now it's losing NFL teams

The Hinske Huddle: The urban Midwest is already losing residents; now it’s losing NFL teams

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 20, 2025

As Chicago’s local government finds itself at war with its own beloved NFL team — a community symbol of Chicagoan grit, unity and endurance (especially in winter) — the Midwest is following suit.  The...

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