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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

DePaul freshmen Henry Prado (left) and Irvin Bello (right) joined DePaul’s cheerleading squad. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

DePaul male cheerleaders bring ‘fresh’ perspective

Jessica Villagomez January 25, 2015

Two DePaul students walk into a corner of the McGrath-Phillips Arena with gym bags in hand, ready to warm-up to for their three-hour practice. The guys tirelessly prepare for this weekend’s basketball...

Senior shot-putter Matt Babicz has already had a storied career at DePaul, but looks to add to his accomplishments in 2015. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

In final season, DePaul senior shot-putter Matt Babicz still has goals to fulfill

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2015

There’s an explosive burst that’s required when throwing a 16-pound shot put, one that senior Matt Babicz knows all too well. For the last four years,  the DePaul track and field star overcame injuries...

Former DePaul guard Edwind McGhee remains with the team as a graduate assistant. (DePaulia File)

Former DePaul men’s basketball guard Edwind McGhee braces for future

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2015

With slightly more than a minute remaining in the second Big East tournament game against Creighton in March, former walk-on guard Edwind McGhee made a 3-pointer to bring it to 84-62 for the Bluejays....

Drake posted a picture of himself wearing a Brittany Hrynko sweatshirt on Instagram. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Zero to 12: Rapper Drake wears Brittany Hrynko of DePaul women’s basketball gear

Ben Gartland January 18, 2015

On Jan. 8, Grammy award-winning artist Drake put a photo on Instagram of him shooting hoops in his room. It seemed like a normal photo, except for the fact that he was wearing a sweatshirt featuring...

DePaul Club Football struggle in their debut season, going 1-8. They’re looking to bounce back next fall. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Club Football)

DePaul Club Football looks for next step

Ben Gartland January 18, 2015

DePaul Club Football will move into their second season of play in 2015 in a period of transition. The club announced they would move in a new direction, letting go of head coach Carlos Jones after he...

From left to right: Peter Ryckbosch, Cory Dolins, David Molinari and Joe Hanel make up the self-proclaimed Bench Mob providing support and enthusiasm to their team. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

DePaul men’s basketball ‘Bench Mob’ brings energy

Colin Sallee January 11, 2015

As sophomore guard Billy Garrett Jr. blew past his defender toward the rim, he absorbed some contact while completing the play for an AND-1 opportunity. Instantly, four of his teammates at the end of...

The latest rendering of DePaul’s arena located in the South Loop. The project is now expected to cost $12.5 million more than previously planned, bringing DePaul’s total cost to $82.5 million. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

New DePaul arena’s budget increases by $12.5 million

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2015

In October, DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto praised the open communication between the Metropolitan Pier  and Exposition Authority and DePaul, saying how DePaul has been kept up to date...

DePaul forward Jamee Crockett (21) dunks against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Rosemont, Ill. DePaul won 87-72. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Redemption: Jamee Crockett of DePaul men’s basketball is finally healthy again

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2015

Jamee Crockett is finally healthy again — and now a threat for the Blue Demons The moment DePaul forward Forrest Robinson knew Jamee Crockett was “back” was one afternoon in a summer practice. ...

Dodgeball club co-president Sam Murphy has been in the club since his freshman year of college. (Photo courtesy DePaul Dodgeball Club)

DePaul’s dodgeball club grabs college life by the ball

Deanna Shilkus November 16, 2014

It is quickly apparent to potential members of DePaul’s dodgeball club that even the team’s most seasoned players will welcome rookies to the game with open arms. Seniors Grant Herrejon, Austin...

DePaul’s hockey club is focused on rebuilding this season, going 0-6 in their first six games of the season. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Hockey Club)

DePaul’s hockey club rebuilding after losing nine seniors

Ellie Braida October 26, 2014

“We’re in rebuilding mode right now.” Sports fans are used to hearing this phrase. It’s heard endlessly every year from eternally mediocre teams such as the Cubs, the Minnesota Timberwolves...

Sophomore guard Darrick Wood. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

From a family of athletes, Derrick Wood is ready for DePaul men’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2014

By the time Darrick Wood committed to DePaul in April, Wood didn’t need any more selling from the program. From the instant he visited the Chicago campus, his roots with assistant head coach Renard...

Freshman midfielder Alexa Ben sets up a cross for her teammate against Creighton at Wish Field. (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

Freshman Alexa Ben assists in historic season for DePaul women’s soccer

Ben Gartland October 26, 2014

DePaul women’s soccer head coach Erin Chastain said that they were “looking for someone who could make an immediate impact offensively.” With eight goals and nine assists secured already 26 games...

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