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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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DePaul celebrates after their 7-4 victory over Marian on Jan. 20. The hockey team is making its first postseason appearance since 2009.

Hockey sets eyes on first regional appearance since 2009

Thomas Gorski, Sports Editor February 12, 2023

The historical season for DePaul men's hockey continues as it gets set for the Northern Collegiate Hockey League tournament in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. DePaul will be the No. 2 seed and face off against...

Junior forward Da'Sean Nelson dribbles past Villanova junior Eric Dixon in DePaul's home win against the Wildcats on Jan. 10.

COLUMN: Big East on its way back to national prominence

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer February 12, 2023

The Big East has recently proved to be one of the premier conferences in men’s basketball, thanks in a large part to perennial powerhouse Villanova. From 2016-2018, the Wildcats won two national championships...

Senior guard Anaya Peoples looks for an open defender while being guarded by Butler freshmen guard Jessica Carrothers during Wednesday's 87-62 win over the Bulldogs.

Demons fail to make it three straight after loss to St. John’s

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2023

Looking to make it three consecutive wins, St. John’s efficient offense was too much for DePaul’s defense.  DePaul traveled to Queens, N.Y. for the last of two matches against the Red Storm this...

Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow readies an entry pass to a teammate near the basket in DePaul's win over Butler at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday.

DePaul cruises past Butler, pick up second-straight win

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2023

DePaul used its recent momentum after its win over Xavier on Feb. 4 and applied it Wednesday night against Butler, picking up a second-straight victory.  The 87-62 win was another showing of both efficiently...

Graduate guard Umoja Gibson defends a Villanova player in DePaul's away loss on Wednesday.

Johnson and Gibson combine for 36 as DePaul loses, 81-65 to Villanova

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 10, 2023

DePaul’s losing streak continued, now reaching seven games, after the Demons dropped Wednesday night’s matchup to Villanova by a score of 81-65. On its home court this time around, Villanova may have...

Junior guard Darrione Rogers fires a jump shot in DePaul's loss to Marquette at Wintrust Arena on Jan. 4.

Darrione Rogers: A Blue Demon for Life

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

Growing up locally in the Western suburbs of Chicago, junior Darrione Rogers had a passion for basketball many 10-year-olds don’t. Rogers was invested into head coach Doug Bruno and Blue Demon basketball...

Graduate guard Umoja Gibson drives on Seton Hall senior Al-Amir Dawes during the Blue Demons loss in Newark N.J. on Sunday.

DePaul’s losing streak extends to five games with loss to Seton Hall

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 5, 2023

DePaul’s losing streak extended to five games Sunday after dropping its ninth Big East game of the season against Seton Hall by a score of 69-65. The Blue Demons led by 13 points with ten minutes left...

Freshman guard Tara Daye fights for a rebound against two Xavier defenders during Saturday’s 45-point victory over the Musketeers. Daye finished the game with a career-high 12 assists.

Demons thump Xavier by 45 to end four game skid

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

In a dominating overall performance, DePaul put their four game skid behind them picking up their largest win margin of 45-points in a 93-48 defeat, over Xavier Saturday afternoon.  The Blue Demons...

Senior Leon Husk and sophomore Jona Gitschel are two players returning from last season.

‘We know what it takes’: Men’s Tennis sets sights on NCAA tourney heading into 2023 season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

With the men’s tennis season already underway, head coach Matt Brothers has new expectations that involve more than just clinching their third straight Big East title. Getting to the NCAA Tournament...

The documentary called “The Handoff” released on Jan. 24, and was directed and written by DePaul junior Ryan Deitch.

Students’ film brings new perspective to potential Bears move

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

As the Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights still looms in the air, controversy from the people of Chicago and those who reside in Arlington Heights have weighed in on what the team should do.  Junior...

Doug Bruno shouts to players on the court in DePaul's 87-53 win over Loyola Chicago on Nov. 12, 2021.

The losing streak continues: DePaul drops fourth-straight conference game with loss to Creighton

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2023

For the fourth time in the last 17 days, DePaul lost again Wednesday night 83-74 to Creighton, with its last win coming on Jan. 14 against Xavier. This now has the makings to be one of the worst seasons...

Junior forward Da'Sean Nelson attempts a shot between UConn defenders in DePaul's loss to the Huskies Tuesday Night.

Demons’ defense struggles as UConn has three players score 20+ points during 90-76 win over DePaul

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 1, 2023

DePaul’s losing streak extends to four for the first time this season after losing to UConn, 90-76 against no. 24 UConn on Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena. Stubblefields’ stagnant defense allowed the...

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