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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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Knanishu (left) and Rodriguez (right) both broke records at the Brian Clay Invitational.

Batavia brotherhood leads the charge in record-breaking track season

Andy Thompson, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

Despite being the current track and field distance coach at Loyola University, Gavin Kennedy’s name was immortalized in the DePaul record books for nearly two decades. While a member of the men’s outdoor...

Tony Stubblefield will be entering his third season as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball with an overall record of 25-39. During his tenure, he has lost four players to the transfer portal.

Hoops programs struggle to attract and retain talent despite NIL

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) has opened new resources and tools for DePaul, but years of mediocrity and failing to produce wins has caused athletes to seek opportunities elsewhere. This lingering problem...

Strus (31) and Reed (4) played together for two seasons under head coach Dave Leitao from 2017-2019.

DePaul alumni making early impact on NBA Playoffs

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

Two former Blue Demons basketball stars in guard Max Strus (2017-2019) and forward Paul Reed (2017-2020) have each made significant contributions in the early stages of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.  Strus’...

DePaul softball was swept by Seton Hall this weekend, being out-scored 31-16 and fall to 12-24 on the season and 4-11 in Big East play.

Blue Demons outclassed on home turf, swept by Seton Hall

Tom Gorski and Steven Francis April 16, 2023

DePaul’s early season woes continue after a mixture of miscommunication and defensive errors result in a sweep by Seton Hall on its home turf this past weekend. The team falls to 12-24 on the season...

DePaul Athletics signs “Under The L” partnership with Athlete Advantage

DePaul Athletics signs “Under The L” partnership with Athlete Advantage

Thomas Gorski, Sports Editor April 16, 2023

Name, Imagine and Likeness (NIL) has dramatically altered the direction of where college sports are going, specifically the resources that each school has. DePaul has very limited resources, but Athletic...

DePaul women's basketball lost three starters to the transfer portal and six players overall from last year's team.

Women’s basketball program in turmoil: Players departing from program raises questions of the future

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2023

The total is now up to six players that have announced their transfers from DePaul women’s basketball program. Following sophomore Aneesah Morrow and junior Darrione Rogers' decision to enter the transfer...

Camara, Mbengue headline DePaul’s early 2023 recruiting class

Camara, Mbengue headline DePaul’s early 2023 recruiting class

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 16, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield and staff will head back to the drawing board this offseason after a disheartening end to the 2022-23. The team will need a significant overhaul to replace several starters...

Former White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson interviewing with the DePaulia about him pursuing his Psychology degree at DePaul.

Former White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson pursues degree at DePaul

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 9, 2023

After an arduous professional baseball career derailed by injuries, former White Sox outfielder and Chicago native, Charlie Tilson opted towards a new path, pursuing a psychology degree at DePaul. “It’s...

n November, Tony Stubblefield will enter his third year as head coach of the Blue Demons with a 25-39 overall record and 9-31 conference record.

Big East coaching carousel: Where DePaul fits in

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 9, 2023

The Big East is off to a strong start for 2023 after UConn collected its fifth National Championship. Three head coaching changes have also been made, highlighted by St. John’s hiring Hall of Fame coach...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow prepares to shoot a free throw in DePaul's win over Butler on Feb. 8.

No more Morrow: Star leads exodus of Blue Demons into transfer portal

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2023

For DePaul women’s basketball, a 16-17 record and a heartbreaking loss in the Big East Tournament was not part of the plan, but the future looked brighter for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  That was...

Sophomore Aneesah Morrow averaged 23.4 PPG in her two-year career at DePaul, the most of any player in program history.

BREAKING: Aneesah Morrow enters name into the transfer portal

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2023

Chicago native and sophomore standout Aneesah Morrow entered her name into the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon, according to Chantel Jennings of The Athletic. Morrow, who has two seasons of eligibility...

How DePaul and others are using analytics to gain an edge

How DePaul and others are using analytics to gain an edge

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 2, 2023

When it comes to gaining an edge on an opponent, there are multiple ways to do so. In recent years, collegiate programs turned their attention to technology and the use of analytics.  In sports, analytics...

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