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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

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COMMENTARY: New NCAA recommendations for NIL don't mean anything until real plan is in place

COMMENTARY: New NCAA recommendations for NIL don’t mean anything until real plan is in place

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief May 4, 2020

On Wednesday, the NCAA admitted they are a bunch of hypocrites when it comes to student-athletes making money based on their name, image and likeness (NIL).  During a media call, the NCAA announced...

Oscar Lopez Jr. watches Creighton’s Ty-Shon Alexander celebrate a dunk on Feb. 15, 2020.

COMMENTARY: From red hot to ice cold, DePaul men’s basketball season officially dead

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 16, 2020

DePaul’s season has officially hit rock bottom. The Blue Demons were on life support heading into Saturday’s game against Creighton at the Chi Health Center. After a 40-minute beatdown, the Bluejays...

The DePaul student section and the rest of the bleachers was packed during the Blue Demons game two victory over USF on Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena.  Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

No Wintrust, no problem: McGrath brings the love

Paul Steeno April 6, 2019

In many ways, McGrath-Phillips Arena is a glorified high school gym. From the pull-out bleachers lining two sides of the court, to the electronic scoreboard instead of a Jumbotron, to banners honoring...

Sullivan Training Center rendering

Commentary: A long summer at Sullivan Athletic Center

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2018

If you followed the DePaul Blue Demons athletic department over the summer, you probably spent some time scratching your head. From recruiting drama to sudden, high-profile retirements, to text messages...

Russia and Saudi Arabia kick off the World Cup Thursday June 14. 
Felipe Dana | AP

Five teams to root for in the World Cup

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor June 13, 2018

For the first time since 1986, the United States missed the World Cup after falling to Trinidad & Tobago 2-1. During simultaneous matches on the final day of qualifying, both Honduras and Panama rallied...

Time wasted: The Commission on College Basketball represents a hollow step in the wrong direction

Time wasted: The Commission on College Basketball represents a hollow step in the wrong direction

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2018

I have to take my hat off to the fine folks at the NCAA and president Mark Emmert — they really know how to put on a show. Neck deep in corruption scandals, Emmert declared to the world that it was...

Commentary: Give me someone to cheer for

Commentary: Give me someone to cheer for

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2018

Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto made a rare media appearance in the form of a 45-minute interview with the Chicago Tribune on Thursday, where she once again said almost nothing of value while taking...

Victoria Williamson | The DePaulia

Commentary: Loyola’s NCAA run should put pressure on Esteban, JLP

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2018

The DePaul University community is a Chicago community. If you walk around the Loop or Lincoln Park campus and ask students why they chose to become Blue Demons, they will likely say “the city.”...

The Blue Demons were once the face of Chicago basketball during the 1970's and 80's but under Jean Lenti Ponsetto's leadership they have faded into irrelevancy. (Ally Zacek | The DePaulia)

Editorial: Overhaul years overdue in Athletic Department

The DePaulia Editorial Board March 12, 2018

When the Blue Demons lost Wednesday’s game against Marquette in the opening round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden, they capped off what should have been a season to remember.  But...

Tom Brady is looking for his sixth Super Bowl, and second against the Philadelphia Eagles. (Mark Humphrey | AP)

An Eagles win is a win for the common person

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2018

There’s something inherently appealing about an underdog. David and Goliath is an almost universal tale, the story of a young boy that beat a nine-foot warrior. It’s not hard for anyone to cheer for...

Providence head coach Ed Cooley.
(Stephen Savioa | AP)

Commentary: FS1 All-Access game review

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2018

If you’re a sports fan like me and you appreciate everything that happens off the field as much as — if not more than — what happens on it, FS1’s first-ever “All-Access” broadcast of DePaul...

Commentary: The new era of DePaul Athletics is almost here

Commentary: The new era of DePaul Athletics is almost here

Ben Gartland May 30, 2017

Four years and two weeks ago, DePaul and the city of Chicago announced plans for what would become the new home for DePaul basketball. I was a senior in high school and hoped to graduate in the new arena,...

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