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The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

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Doug Bruno smiles during an interview in the Sullivan Athletic Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Chicago City Council honored Bruno for his impact on the city and women's basketball on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

City Council recognizes Doug Bruno for championing women’s sports

Mayor Brandon Jonhson and Chicago’s aldermen, honored Bruno’s contributions to women’s sports at DePaul and throughout Chicago.
Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor / July 16, 2025
Mayor Brandon Jonhson and Chicago’s aldermen, honored Bruno’s contributions to women’s sports at DePaul and throughout Chicago.
Sumer Lee dribbles down the court against UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul women's basketball finished the 2024-25 season with an overall record of 13-19.

ESPN and Big East ink new multi-year digital media rights agreement

DePaul women’s basketball will see about 12 games streamed each season under the Big East’s new six-year deal with ESPN+, expanding national visibility.
Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor / July 8, 2025

ESPN and the Big East Conference announced a new six-year digital media rights agreement which will start at the beginning of the 2025-26 academic season. With a minimum of 75 women’s basketball games...

Crew members push Michael McDowell's car along pit road during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 165, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

DePaul-branded race car competes at NASCAR Street Race, falls short of victory

Shane van Gisbergen swept Chicago’s NASCAR weekend, beating out DePaul's driver Michael McDowell in 32nd place
Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor / July 6, 2025

This past weekend, NASCAR held the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park for a third consecutive year. DePaul landed a partnership with Spire Motorsports and was featured on Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet...

DePaul Athletics

Amsal Delalić to miss 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL

DePaul guard Amsal Delalić, a top European prospect who transferred from Pitt this spring, is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered ahead of summer practices.
Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Social Media Editor / June 30, 2025

Amsal Delalić, sophomore transfer from the University of Pittsburgh, suffered a torn anterior crucial ligament (ACL) in an open gym before the start of summer workouts and will miss the 2025-26 season,...

‘Me salvó la vida’: Un joven mexicano en Chicago encuentra esperanza entre la falta de representación en el baloncesto

‘Me salvó la vida’: Un joven mexicano en Chicago encuentra esperanza entre la falta de representación en el baloncesto

La representación latina es limitada en el baloncesto profesional y universitario.
Ethan Medel, Contributing Writer / June 12, 2025

Rico se enamoró del baloncesto a los 10 años en su país natal de México, donde aprendió sobre el juego viendo a los Chicago Bulls por televisión. El baloncesto “me mantuvo alejado de los problemas...

‘Basketball saved my life’: Adjusting to America’s basketball

‘Basketball saved my life’: Adjusting to America’s basketball

Latine representation is limited in professional and collegiate basketball
Ethan Medel, Contributing Writer / June 9, 2025

Rico fell in love with basketball at age 10 in his native México, where he learned more about the game watching the Chicago Bulls on TV. Rico asked that his last name not be used due to his immigration...

DePaul men’s soccer player Chase Stegall dies unexpectedly in residence hall

DePaul men’s soccer player Chase Stegall dies unexpectedly in residence hall

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / June 2, 2025

Chase Stegall, a DePaul men’s soccer player, passed away unexpectedly this morning, June 2, in Sanctuary Hall on the university’s Lincoln Park campus, DePaul President Rob Manuel announced in an email...

Helen Wargo and friends rest after playing soccer together in the early morning of Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Fleet Fields. Adult pickup games and weekly mini tournaments are often available to the public at Fleet Fields.

Concrete turned green: Pickup soccer flourishes amid the factories and warehouses of Bucktown

Isabella Siemaszko, Contributing Writer / June 2, 2025

Nestled between West Wabansia Avenue and North Throop Street, a massive blue sign that reads “Fleet Fields” stands in striking contrast to its surroundings. Hidden between old brick buildings, a busy...

Bears fans divided on opinions about stadium location

Bears fans divided on opinions about stadium location

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer / June 2, 2025

The Chicago Bears have been searching for a new home, and that search has led them to two locations: Arlington Heights, Illinois — the current focus — and the lakefront. Fans remain divided over their...

Emma Wilkie poses in front of Wrigley Field on May 30, 2025. Wilkie lives in Wrigleyville and is a former DePaul PRAD student.

Is Wrigleyville fun or a nightmare to live in? DePaul students share their thoughts

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor / June 2, 2025

On days when the Chicago Cubs win at home in Wrigley Field, “Go, Cubs, Go!” echoes throughout Wrigleyville. Fans wear their “W” flags with pride as they leave the ballpark, knowing they have just...

Chris Holtmann yells at his team on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. The DePaul men's basketball team finished with an overall record of 14-20.

Navigating new-aged college basketball; how Chris Holtmann is approaching year two at the helm

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / June 2, 2025

DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann knew when he took over the DePaul program a little more than a year ago, it wasn’t going to be easy. Holtmann arrived at Lincoln Park in March 2024...

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From 7 Players to 40: DePaul Womxn’s Rugby Finds Power in Community

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor / June 2, 2025

Across the U.S., rugby is growing in popularity. What was once a sport associated with Western Europe has moved across the pond and has been accepted into the American mainstream. DePaul womxn’s rugby...

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