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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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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...

NJ Benson throws up a shot while Ben Gold attempts to block during the first half of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul was able to go on a 15-3 run over about five and a half minutes leading to a three-point game.

Live updates: DePaul men’s basketball loses an overtime thriller versus No. 7 Marquette

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 14, 2025

DePaul now turns their attention to the No. 7 Marquette as they come to Wintrust Arena for the battle for I-94. DePaul is looking to get their first Big East win this season, while Marquette is trying...

Alexander Floyd dodges another club member during a scrimmage on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. The club meets at Maradona Field at Diversey Harbor for the majority of their practices.

No football, no problem: New club bringing touchdowns back to DePaul

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor January 13, 2025

Flag football is on the rise across the nation, and DePaul University is no exception. What began as a nonphysical version of its traditional padded counterpart has since grown into an Olympic sport....

Allie Quigley accepts her DePaul Hall of Fame induction with Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. Quigley scored over 2,000 career points as a Blue Demon and went on to win a WNBA championship with the Chicago Sky.

DePaul Hall of Famers inducted with Bruno in attendance

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

For DePaul legend Allie Quigley (2004-08) and the university’s athletic department, having women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno present at the 2024 DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony made the...

Peyton’s Power Hour: Why are the Chicago Bulls so stingy about the jerseys they retire?

Peyton’s Power Hour: Why are the Chicago Bulls so stingy about the jerseys they retire?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor January 13, 2025

Jan. 4, 2025 was one of the best days of my life. In case you do not know, it was the first ever Derrick Rose Day — in Chicago. He is considered by many Chicago Bulls fans as one of the greatest players...

Jorie Allen puts up a shot while Olivia Olsen tries to block on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the second half of the game. Allen has averaged 17.6 points per game against Big East opponents this season.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball earns a win against Providence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor January 12, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons vs. the Providence Friars tips off at 2 p.m. at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons have a two game winning streak and they’re currently 8-9 (3-1 against Big East opponents). The Friars...

David Skogman goes for a layup while Xavier's Dante Maddox Jr. tries to block the shot on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Chicago. Skogman appeared and started in 17 games before suffering a season-ending injury last season at Davidson.

Live Updates: DePaul drops contest to Xavier 63-77, Freemantle scores 20

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 11, 2025

DePaul hosts Xavier in a Big East matchup at Wintrust Arena where the Blue Demons are looking to snap a lengthy conference losing streak.  DePaul is back at home after suffering a blowout loss to Villanova...

DePaul guard, Conor Enright, holds and defends the ball against UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Enright scored 18 points in the 81-68 loss.

DePaul men’s basketball falls to UConn on New Year’s Day, Enright shines

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

DePaul lost to UConn 81-68 in a New Year's Day Matinee, reaching 35 consecutive Big East regular season games without a win.  DePaul got off to a slow start in the first half only scoring 22 points...

DePaul guard, Shakara McCline, attempts a shot against Marquette on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. McCline scored four points in the 59-78 loss.

DePaul women’s basketball suffers a loss against Marquette

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2024

The DePaul women’s basketball team faced off against the Marquette Golden Eagles and were defeated 59-78. Marquette came into this game with a 8-3 record and they had not played a Big East opponent yet.  The...

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