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Commentary: Kane allegations bring divided response

Stefani Szenda • September 27, 2015

At the end of the hockey season last year, the Chicago Blackhawks were once again hoisting the Stanley Cup. The celebrations lasted a few months, but then it was back to thinking about the next season. When...

Two and a Half Bens: Women’s soccer, new arena

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage • September 13, 2015

Assistant Sports Editor Ben Savage talks with Sports Editor Ben Gartland and Editor-in-Chief Matthew Paras about DePaul women's soccer and plans for the new DePaul arena.

Commentary: Stanley Cup win brings dynasty, hope

Brenden Moore • June 18, 2015

As I celebrate the Stanley Cup-champion Chicago Blackhawks along with the rest of the city, I am harping on one of my favorite songs from the Beatles’ legendary album Rubber Soul, John Lennon’s...

Commentary: Dave Leitao said the right things, now it’s time to prove it

Ben Gartland • March 30, 2015

With a smile, an abundance of thankfulness and a proclamation of a mission to win, Dave Leitao was re-introduced to the DePaul community. For a hire that does not feel particularly inspired, Leitao's...

Commentary: DePaul men’s basketball should pursue Ben Howland

Ben Gartland • March 20, 2015

When Oliver Purnell was hired as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball, his notoriety was as a program rebuilder. He was never able to get the job done at DePaul, but the line of thinking in his...

Commentary: It’s time for DePaul to move on from head coach Oliver Purnell

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2015

NEW YORK — DePaul guard Billy Garrett Jr. started talking, muttered the word disappointing and paused when asked about his first two years at DePaul following Wednesday’s 78-63 loss to Creighton....

Commentary: DePaul suffers another close loss as Seton Hall takes first place in Big East

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2015

A furious Doug Bruno used Friday’s post-game press conference to vent about his team’s lack of execution after DePaul lost another close game. The Blue Demons head coach’s hands were flailing and...

Commentary: Growing up with ESPN Broadcaster Stuart Scott

Colin Sallee • January 18, 2015

“Guys are much less likely to go to the doctor,” ESPN Broadcaster Stuart Scott said as he spoke on cancer awareness during a SportsCenter “Man Up” segment in 2013. “We think we’re too...

To cheer or not to cheer: The national anthem

Stefani Szenda • October 5, 2014

When the announcement comes for all hats to be removed for the singing of the national anthem, the expected silence that follows as “The Star Spangled Banner” begins isn’t what you get when you...

Accountability needed from NFL

Christian Jones • September 28, 2014

The recent controversies that the NFL has been involved with have made the league seem far behind the times socially. With each controversy, the NFL and its players are conducting business like the 1960s. The...

A dent in the shield: NFL commissioner Goodell masks real issue of victims

Parker Asmann • September 28, 2014

Amidst the controversy surrounding domestic violence issues involving the NFL, it’s not hard to come to think that, through the various press conferences and interviews that have been conducted,...

Bear down: High expectations for Chicago Bears not being met early

Colin Sallee • September 15, 2014

When you work, live, or attend school in a place like Chicago, standards and expectations are naturally high. A city like ours isn’t home to citizens with mediocre expectations. We work hard,...