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The DePaulia

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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...

DePaul basketball's Blue Madness featuring rapper Twista plays out more like 'Blue Sadness'

DePaul basketball’s Blue Madness featuring rapper Twista plays out more like ‘Blue Sadness’

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2014

[slideshow_deploy id='4824'] Blue Madness, the Athletic Department’s annual basketball season kick-off played out more like Blue Sadness Friday night.It’s not a good sign when, at a basketball event,...

(Parker Asmann / The DePaulia)

Turf wars: DePaul students left out of bounds with access to Wish Field

Parker Asmann October 12, 2014

Luscious green fields that stretch as far as the eyes can see, where students can laugh and throw a Frisbee or just relax and catch up with friends — everyone has imagined this picturesque image...

CHAARG works out in the Courtelyou Commons. (Photo courtesy of CHAARG)

CHAARging on: A new women’s health group at DePaul rebrands women’s health and fitness

Octavia Johnson October 12, 2014

Society expects women to look and act a certain way. But a group of DePaul women are branching out to change that. Carina Coss, a sophomore, adopted a popular health and fitness club that is catching...

DePaul women’s rugby club lines up to kick-off. The team is winless, but are “scrappy” and improving, club president Cara Goad said. (Photo courtesy of DePaul women's rugby club)

DePaul women’s rugby club levels the playing field

Ben Gartland October 12, 2014

One of the fastest growing sports in the United States is already here at DePaul in the form of the women’s  rugby club team. For the past several years, the club has brought the sport that gave...

IDC rehearses its full-company routine during the company’s bootcamp Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Ray Meyer Fitness Center. (Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia)

Dance dance revolution: Ignite Dance Company sparks competitive dance on campus

Courtney Jacquin, Editor in Chief October 5, 2014

Ask anyone who was a serious dancer in high school, and they’ll tell you they spent more time with their “dance friends” than their “school friends.” Competitive dance teams often foster a...

Junior Elise Wyatt tries to control the ball against Illinois State on the new turf of Wish Field. (Photo: Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

A seamless transition: DePaul Wish Field’s turf got a makeover during summer break

Ben Gartland September 21, 2014

There's a reason the DePaul soccer and softball teams are just  a little more excited to train and play at Wish Field this year. Gone are the hazardous seams, hard turf and infield clay, which have...

DePaul club football prepares for their debut season after postponing play in the 2013 season to get ready. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Club Football)

Inching closer: Club football at DePaul ready for debut

Colin Sallee September 21, 2014

There’s no denying the role football plays in the typical college experience. The tailgates, the allegiance, the pride and the bad decisions — it’s all something to look forward to for most college...

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