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The DePaulia

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The Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan is photographed before an NBA preseason basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

COLUMN: Bulls season hinges on surrounding production as much as stars

Max Rayman, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

Despite being led by one of the best scoring duos in the NBA in Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls are facing an uphill battle just to make the playoffs.  Fresh off making the playoffs for the...

Senior center Nick Ongenda dunks at the Blue Madness event on Friday, Oct. 14 at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Lincoln Park. DePaul men’s basketball will play Loyola (MD) in their season opener on Nov. 7.

Pure madness: Annual event returns to tip off basketball season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2022

Blue Madness is back.  After what was a brief hiatus since 2019, DePaul basketball was on display, two weeks before the season officially tips off.  The free public event took place on Friday,...

DePaul students cheering on the men’s basketball team during their 97-72 victory against Coppin State on November 10, 2021 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons improved to 2-0 after this game.

The “secret” game: DePaul to host Notre Dame in closed-door scrimmage

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 16, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball will square off in a “secret” closed scrimmage against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Wintrust Arena. Little information or details have leaked to the...

Sophomore midfielder Cade Hagan celebrates his goal with teammates Tyson Amoo-Mensah and Kristian Malinich during DePaul's 1-1 draw with no. 13 Xavier Saturday.

Demons threaten upset, draw No. 13 Xavier 1-1

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor October 16, 2022

The conference upset of the season almost took place at Wish Field on Saturday as DePaul nearly handed No. 13 Xavier their first season loss. For the second weekend in a row, the Blue Demons played...

Ivar the Micro sings rock classics as he opens Tuesday’s Micro Wrestling performance.

Larger than life micro wrestling comes to Illinois

Jonathan Rosenblum, Contributing Writer October 16, 2022

Derec Pemberton, better known as his stage name “Syko,” says his name holds a special wrestling warning to all his opponents.  “The way psycho is spelled didn't make sense to me,” he said....

Defender Linda Dantes challenges two Seton Hall attackers during Sunday's 2-0 victory.

Women shutout Seton Hall 2-0 on senior day

Max Rayman, Staff Writer October 16, 2022

It is only fitting that the Blue Demons women's soccer team’s first conference win of the season came on senior day against a pesky Seton Hall Pirates squad. DePaul’s offense shined in the 2-0 win.  From...

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa reads from a statement announcing his retirement from the team due to medical reason before a baseball game between the White Sox and the Minnesota Twins, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Chicago.

COLUMN: The Tony La Russa Experiment: What White Sox’s fans thought of his return to the South Side

Jake Kaufman, Contributing Writer October 16, 2022

After the shortened 60-game season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chicago White Sox decided to move on from former manager Rick Renteria. With a young and talented roster, the team needed to make a...

Paul Reed throws down one of many Blue Demon dunks in a 90-70 win against UIC on Friday.

Sixers fully guarantee former Blue Demon Paul Reed for the 2022-23 season

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 14, 2022

DePaul men’s basketball’s relevance continues to make waves in the NBA. Not only has Max Strus made headlines shining for the Miami Heat recently, but now his former DePaul teammate Paul Reed looks...

Runners start the Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Chicago.

Marathoners take on the Windy City

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief October 11, 2022

Neon-colored laces and GPS watches captivated spectators as runners of all abilities crouched before the start line at Grant Park. Some participants held stoic expressions as though the 26.2 miles ahead...

Senior midfielder Michael Anderson (25) celebrates his early goal from a corner kick goal assisted by teammate Omar Ramadan (6) in the first half against Georgetown on Oct. 8.

Anderson breaks team scoring drought in 1-1 draw with Hoyas

Patrick Sloan-Turner, Online Managing Editor October 9, 2022

Against a perennial Big East power like the Georgetown Hoyas, playing an organized game is crucial to keeping your team in it.  That was the goal for DePaul on Saturday, who played host to their conference...

Karen Barrie participates in a 30-minute workout program at Curves gym on Devon Ave. The 74-year-old has been exercising at Curves, a women-only gym, for about 20 years.

Chicago women find solace at identity-specific gyms

Ruchi Nawathe, Nation & World Editor October 9, 2022

Many women feel uncomfortable working out in unisex gyms. Tight workout clothing feels all the more revealing while squatting or bending over in front of men. Exercise machines are often calibrated to...

DePaul graduate student winger Brock Ash skates past defenders while setting up an assist during Friday night’s 7-1 victory against Marquette at Johnny’s Icehouse West.

Demons remain undefeated, take down Marquette 7-1

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The Blue Demons cruised by Marquette in last weekend’s series, improving to 7-0 on the young season.  DePaul has scored 54 goals as a team through their first seven games, and only surrendered 17...

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