Advertisement
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

A section of the DePaul crowd during the Blue Demons’ 65-60 victory over Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Blue Demons fans react to Dave Leitao contract extension

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief April 10, 2020

When DePaul's season ended prematurely on March 12 with the Big East canceling the rest of its tournament due to the coronavirus outbreak, the immediate attention turned to the fate of head coach Dave...

DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands gets hoisted into the air by fans after DePaul defeated Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime.

DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands granted sixth year of eligibility by NCAA

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief April 8, 2020

DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands has been granted a sixth year of eligibility after receiving a waiver from the NCAA, the athletic department announced Wednesday.  Coleman-Lands transferred...

DePaul golfer Charlie Spencer-White.

NCAA decision gives spring sports athletes extra opportunity

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor April 6, 2020

DePaul spring sports athletes had to cope with the quick news that they would not be playing another second of their still-young seasons in mid-March, when the Big East shut down all spring sports competition...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells at his team during their game against Buffalo on Dec. 8,

DePaul extends Dave Leitao’s contract through 2023-24 season

Lawrence Kreymer and Shane René April 2, 2020

DePaul University and men’s basketball head coach Dave Leitao have mutually agreed to a contract extension on Thursday, per release. The contract extension will keep Leitao at the program’s helm through...

Grace Calhoun, Athletic Director at Penn, leads the Division 1 council that made the decision to grant an extra year of eligibility to spring sports athletes.

Division 1 Council grants extra year of eligibility for spring sport athletes

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor March 30, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council voted to allow schools to grant spring sport athletes an extra year of eligibility on Monday, in light of the cancellation of all division one sports for the rest of the academic...

DePaul junior forward Paul Reed dunks the ball against Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Paul Reed declares for NBA draft

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor March 28, 2020

DePaul junior Paul Reed declared for the 2020 NBA Draft Saturday evening per Stadium. Reed is projected to be a first-round pick and the first DePaul player since Wilson Chandler to be drafted in the first...

Big East conference logo displayed in place of the DePaul Athletics logo underneath the jumbotron for the Big East Championship at Wintrust Arena.

Big East to cancel all spring sports competition

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor March 12, 2020

The Big East athletic conference is canceling all spring sports for the remainder of the season, they announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon. This decision to cancel comes after the NCAA made...

A few basketball fans watch as Creighton takes on St. Johns in in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Big East Tournament has been canceled

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 12, 2020

NEW YORK -- After discussing concerns around the coronavirus with the 10 teams, the Big East announced on Thursday they are canceling the rest of the tournament. The announcement came during halftime in...

DePaul guard Charlie Moore reacts during the second half of the teams 
the first round Big East Tournament game against Xavier at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday

DePaul pulls off upset win over Xavier in first round of Big East Tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 12, 2020

NEW YORK -- DePaul went into the Big East Tournament knowing exactly what they needed to do in order to qualify for the NCAA Tournament -- win all four games and they are in. Well, that challenge began...

DePaul winger Connor McNally (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Illinois in the second period on Friday.

DePaul hockey to host Team Ireland

Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor March 11, 2020

Yes, this is actually happening. Sometimes, a good connection can land you something new. But other times, they can lead to enormous opportunities. Head Coach Danny Randall of DePaul University’s...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks to junior guard Charlie Moore during the Blue Demons 74-68 win over Georgetown on Feb. 22.

Preview: DePaul faces Xavier in first round of Big East Tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 11, 2020

When DePaul began Big East play against Seton Hall on Dec. 30, the Blue Demons looked like a team destined for the NCAA Tournament. With a 12-1 record and multiple impressive wins, DePaul built a resume...

DePaul mens basketball looks to make a splash as last seed in Big East tournament

DePaul men’s basketball looks to make a splash as last seed in Big East tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 8, 2020

When: March 11-14 Where: Madison Square Garden Stakes: Winner goes to the NCAA Tournament. Narratives The Blue Demons have not won a game in the Big East Tournament since 2014. DePaul...

Load More Stories