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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Men's Sports

DePaul guard, Conor Enright, holds and defends the ball against UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Enright scored 18 points in the 81-68 loss.

DePaul men’s basketball falls to UConn on New Year’s Day, Enright shines

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer January 2, 2025

DePaul lost to UConn 81-68 in a New Year's Day Matinee, reaching 35 consecutive Big East regular season games without a win.  DePaul got off to a slow start in the first half only scoring 22 points...

DePaul guard, Jacob Meyer, dribbles the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer scored 12 points in the 70-63 loss.

DePaul basketball’s transformation: Chris Holtmann sparks early turnaround

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer December 29, 2024

Year one under DePaul’s new men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has been about building up the program's foundation and getting DePaul back to relevance.  Through 13 games, Holtmann has gotten...

DePaul guard, CJ Gunn, shoots the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Gunn scored two points and two rebounds in the 70-63 loss.

DePaul falls to Providence in overtime in Big East opener

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer December 12, 2024

The DePaul Blue Demons dropped their Big East opening game versus the Providence Friars 70-63 in overtime after 10 different lead changes in the contest.  DePaul led by three at halftime but it was...

Chris Holtmann coaches from the sidelines during a preseason game for the men's basketball team on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

Chis Holtmann wants to buy you food — here’s how

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

DePaul students have a new reason to show up and cheer at Wintrust Arena this season.  Chris Holtmann and DePaul men’s basketball team will be providing students with a free breakfast or lunch after...

DePaul water polo club members take aim at the goal during practice on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Gill Park. The team has an estimated 15-20 new members.

DePaul Club Water Polo has positive outlook with increase in players

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

The coed water polo club team at DePaul University may have experienced their fair share of difficulties, but they believe this year can be different.  In past years, they have struggled to recruit...

DePaul women's cross-country huddles together before the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational women's 6k open race on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Blue Demons finished fourth overall.

‘Blue-collar’ mentality fuels Blue Demons along the lakefront

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer October 7, 2024

Some collegiate cross-country programs bring in excellent kids, state champion high school runners and simply have to manage their talent. Other programs try to recruit those runners, but ultimately get...

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, talks during a press conference in April 2023. Knudsen formally approved DePaul's proposed basketball practice facility on Friday, Sept. 27, in an email to constituents.

After Knudsen OK, new basketball practice facility one step closer

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer September 30, 2024

Chicago’s 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen announced his formal support for DePaul’s new basketball practice facility in a letter to constituents Friday, Sept. 27.  The new $60 million basketball...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann directs his players during morning practice on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Sullivan Athletic Center. Holtmann was formerly a Big East Coach of the Year.

Coach Holtmann wants to connect – with you

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer September 23, 2024

New DePaul men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann is looking to do more than just build a winning team on the court. Holtmann and his team are looking to build meaningful, personal connections with...

Thousands of fans gather just after sunrise to watch NBC's "Premier League Mornings Live," previewing Chelsea's match against West Ham Saturday, September 21, near the Lincoln Park Zoo. The two-day Fan Fest celebrates the Premier League's growing community in the U.S.

Lincoln Park turned soccer hub: how the Premier League captivated the neighborhood

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

The largest watch party for the world’s premier sport came to Lincoln Park this weekend. Thousands of current and prospective Premier League soccer fans descended upon the fields between The Honeycomb...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann, right, talks to Dibs with DeWayne Peevy on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena during his welcoming press conference. Holtmann's plans for the team’s future was the main topic of discussion at the press conference.

Basketball head Chris Holtmann embracing Lincoln Park, clean slate

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor May 26, 2024

Two months into his tenure as DePaul’s men’s basketball head coach, Chris Holtmann has been preparing for life in Chicago. “It’s been great,” Holtmann said. “It’s different than what I’ve...

The Hinske Huddle: Insurmountable pressure, entering the headspace of Bronny James

The Hinske Huddle: Insurmountable pressure, entering the headspace of Bronny James

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor May 21, 2024

Picture this: you’re 19, entering your first summer after your freshman year of college. You wake up in a Chicago hotel and open Instagram. It hasn’t been 24 hours since day one of the 2024 NBA combine...

The Lincoln Park Lions high school baseball team huddles before a game on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Chicago.

From Venezuela to Lincoln Park, migrant teens find camaraderie and belonging through high school baseball

Nick Palazzolo and Sam Cohen May 19, 2024

In a Chicago high school where language barriers are as thick as concrete, three Venezuelan students have found a universal language in baseball. Their shared passion for the sport transcends linguistic...

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