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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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Men’s basketball coach Tony Stubblefield at a press conference in November.

COLUMN: How landing Elijah Fisher should improve DePaul’s recruiting moving forward

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 29, 2023

For the past two decades, DePaul basketball was perceived by many as an afterthought in the realm of Chicago sports. With regular low attendance figures and limited local media coverage, the team has struggled...

After going 8-29 in the middle parts of the season, DePaul took two of three against UConn and swept Georgetown making the Big East Tournament.

Redemption: Demons endure season of adversity, find success in Big East Tourney

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 21, 2023

After being considered the Big East front runner in the preseason coaches poll, DePaul encountered a season of adversity. With the high expectations, the team faced a series of setbacks, including an eight-game...

Morrow announced her committment to LSU on May 5 through her social media platforms.

Morrow criticizes DePaul basketball program in recent comments

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2023

When the news was announced on April 5 that sophomore All-American Aneesah Morrow would enter the transfer portal, it wasn’t shocking news having covered the team all season.  With their lack of consistent...

Associate head coach Rachel Pitman, was part of the DePaul women’s soccer team that went to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments in 2013 and 2014.

Rachel Pitman promoted to associate head coach for women’s soccer

Noah Tomko-Jones, Contributing Writer May 21, 2023

Even though she’s just been promoted, Rachel Pitman isn’t too worried. In fact, her new position as the associate head coach of the DePaul women’s soccer team seems like the perfect way for her...

The DePaul softball team huddles to discuss the quarter-final game against St. John’s on May 11. The team’s season lasted three months and ended with a 4-1 loss to Villanova on Friday.

DePaul Softball loses in Big East semifinals

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 15, 2023

After 14 long weeks full of ups and downs, DePaul made a strong impression in the Big East Tournament, winning two games and advancing to the semifinals, only to suffer a 4-1 loss to rival Villanova to...

DePaul club hockey reached the second round of the ACHA Men's Division II Central Regionals and lost to Iowa.

From rags to regionals: How DePaul hockey changed the game this year

Meredith Bach, Contributing Writer May 15, 2023

“The buzzer went off and that feeling when you get to throw your helmet off, ... it’s a kind of feeling you can’t really explain. We were the first DePaul team in history to win that thing,” said...

DePaul Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy threw first pitch during last Monday's night's game.

DePaul, Cubs host second annual ‘DePaul Night’ at Wrigley

Lydia Morriss, Contributing Writer May 15, 2023

DePaul University and the Chicago Cubs hosted its second annual “DePaul Night” at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 8. Despite temperatures in the 50s and cloudy skies, the stadium was filled with 329...

Teddy Grubbs appeared in 74 games for DePaul, where he averaged 7.9 points per game.

Former DePaul player, Teddy Grubbs, passes away at 62

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2023

Former DePaul men’s basketball player Theodore “Teddy” Grubbs who had a complicated history passed away on Thursday, April 25, at the age of 62.  Grubbs, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois...

Fisher annouced via his instagram on Friday morning that he would be transferring to DePaul.

DePaul lands transfers from Texas Tech, South Carolina with Elijah Fisher and Carter Jr.

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 7, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield continues to add talent this offseason through the transfer portal after securing both South Carolina guard Chico Carter Jr. and Texas Tech guard Elijah Fisher.  Fisher...

The Demons celebrate a set win at McGrath-Philips during DePaul’s Invitational Tournament.

DePaul volleyball adds offensive talent in pursuit of a Big East Tournament berth

Steven Francis, Staff Writer May 7, 2023

DePaul women’s volleyball is looking to bounce back after last season that saw them  deal with injuries and adversity and finish eighth in the Big East standings. The Blue Demons will look to a young...

Fans cheer on the men’s basketball team in DePaul’s opener against Loyola Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022. Wintrust Arena sold out for the first time on Jan. 28 against Marquette, per DePaul athletics.

DePaul men’s basketball: Struggling team finds modest attendance boost

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 30, 2023

As the clock hit zero, the Blue Crew’s chants cried out near the Xavier bench as DePaul, against all odds, upset the No. 8 team in the country at home in front of 2,924 fans on Wednesday, Jan. 18. 10...

DePaul women's club volleyball poses after winning its first Division lAAA National Championship tournament since 1945 on April 15.

DePaul Women’s club volleyball wins DI-AAA National Championship

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

DePaul’s women’s club volleyball team won the Division IAAA National Championship tournament in Kansas City on April 15 by defeating Harvard two sets to none. This is the first championship for the ...

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