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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

Lets get this thing started: Blue Demons battle Bethune-Cookman

Let’s get this thing started: Blue Demons battle Bethune-Cookman

Paul Steeno November 6, 2018

For the first time in 245 days, the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team will be playing a game that matters. Bethune-Cookman University is the opponent for the Blue Demon's 2018-2019 season opener...

The onus is on DePaul to attract fans

The onus is on DePaul to attract fans

Adam Webb, Contributing Writer November 5, 2018

Last spring, basketball fever infected the North Side of Chicago. A city-dwelling team was catapulted into the national limelight during their miraculous March Madness run, Lincoln Park bars were...

Shane Heirman has been accused of paying Brian Bowen II to play for his high school team prior to coming to DePaul.

Heirman linked to convicted agent’s phone records

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2018

DePaul assistant men’s basketball coach Shane Heirman was accused of paying former five-star recruit Brian Bowen II’s father to attend La Lumiere High School during testimony in the trial...

DePaul players practice at Wintrust Arena as part of an open practice on Oct. 13. 
Alec Farley | The DePaulia

DePaul picked last in Big East but is optimistic

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief October 26, 2018

With DePaul’s first exhibition game just a week away, DePaul head coach Dave Leitao, as well as, seniors Max Strus and Eli Cain were in New York for Big East Media Day. While all three expressed optimism...

Former sports agent Christian Dawkins walks into the courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. 
Associated Press | Mark Lennihan

Guilty verdicts handed down in pay-for-play scheme

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2018

After deliberating for more than 19 hours over three days, a jury on Wednesday convicted the three defendants accused of pay-for-play schemes to influence recruits to attend Louisville, Kansas and NC State. Adidas...

Rick Carter (Left) joined Dave Leitaos (Right) coaching staff in April 2015 as the programs associate head coach.

Lenti Ponsetto, Leitao, DePaul file order of protection against former assistant coach who challenges claims

Benjamin Conboy & Shane Rene, Editor in Chief & Managing Editor October 15, 2018

DePaul University, Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto and men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao led for an emergency order of protection from former assistant head coach Rick Carter after...

DePaul assistant coaches Tim Anderson and Shane Heirman sit next to DePaul head coach Dave Leitao.

New testimony in NCAA trial hits another DePaul men’s basketball coach

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

As the trial continues surrounding the NCAA’s corruption scandal, Brian Bowen Sr., the father of former five-star recruit Brian Bowen II, made new allegations about DePaul assistant men’s basketball...

Lopez joins crowded DePaul backcourt

Paul Steeno October 8, 2018

The DePaul Blue Demons roster for the 2019-2020 season just got one man stronger today, as 6-foot-5-inch shooting guard Oscar Lopez has given a verbal commitment to DePaul University and head coach...

Markese Jacobs joins DePaul from Uplift Community High School after committing to the Blue Demons on Oct. 7, 2018.

DePaul lands top 100 recruit

Andrew Hattersly, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

Romeo Weems has company for the second time since he committed to DePaul on May 22, 2018, as another top 100 recruit jumped on board Sunday morning. This time it’s Uplift Community High School...

NCAA trial hits assistant men’s basketball coach

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2018

The FBI’s sweeping investigation into bribery and corruption in college basketball hit the courtroom this week, featuring testimony on Thursday from Brian Bowen Sr., the father of former five-...

Oscar Lopez committed to DePaul after also receiving interest from Colorado.

King of the Court

Paul Steeno October 7, 2018

There are lions in Chicago. Two iconic bronze lions have guarded the entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago for 124 years. Four miles north, real lions prowl about at the Kovler Lion House at Lincoln...

Shane Heirman

DePaul assistant Shane Heirman named in NCAA corruption trial

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2018

The FBI’s sweeping investigation into bribery and corruption in college basketball hit the courtroom this week, featuring testimony on Thursday from Brian Bowen Sr., the father of former five-star recruit...

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