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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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Ibtihaj Muhammad of the United States pose with her bronze medals on the podium after the womens team sabre fencing event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

‘There is representation everywhere’: Four years after Illinois’ ‘Inclusive Athletic Attire Act’

Peyton Hopp and LiLi Jarvenpa April 21, 2025

Muslim women wear hijabs as a symbol of modesty and faith. They wear hijabs in their everyday life — even in sports. But in order to wear a hijab, Muslim girls have to sign a waiver to participate in...

Doug Bruno coaches his team during a timeout on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Bruno stepped down from coaching on March 28.

An inside look at Doug Bruno stepping down, and the search for his successor

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 21, 2025

When a school has a legend as head coach of their program, they are allowed to go out on their own terms. They have had career success that warrants that level of respect. The school or team never wants...

Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands Pittsburgh guard as roster takes shape

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 20, 2025

DePaul has secured another commitment as the 2025-26 roster begins to take shape. Per Arman Jovic of PDT Scouting, University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) transfer Amsal Delalic has committed to DePaul.  Delalic...

Brooke Cwick and Chelsea Parker celebrate a run on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. DePaul scored five runs in the fourth inning with Cwick and Parker each tallying hits.

DePaul bats snap skid, douse Flames with season sweep

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

DePaul softball ended a seven-game losing streak with an 11-3 win against the University of Illinois Chicago on Tuesday, completing a season sweep of the Flames. Tied at one run apiece going into the...

Jill Pizzotti and DeWayne Peevy hold a jersey with Pizzotti's name on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. Pizzotti is the sixth head coach in DePaul women's basketball history.

Pizzotti officially becomes sixth head coach in DePaul women’s basketball history

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor April 15, 2025

After 14 years with DePaul women’s basketball, Jill Pizzotti now has the official title of head coach. She rang in the new title on Tuesday with a press conference; former head coach Doug Bruno was in...

DePaul women’s basketball forward, Aneesah Morrow, dribbles around St. John’s defenders on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Morrow is a Chicago native who played at Simeon High School before committing to DePaul in 2020.

Morrow selected seventh overall in WNBA Draft

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Aneesah Morrow, a Chicago native and former DePaul superstar, was drafted by the Connecticut Sun with the seventh pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday. The 6-foot-1-inch senior forward played her final...

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) goes up for a shot between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Strus talks DePaul, Cavs ahead of playoffs

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Max Strus probably wishes Tuesday’s game was in Chicago. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard and his teammates have outdone nearly everyone’s expectations, clinching the Eastern Conference’s top seed...

Dominic Preziosi and Mr. Met smile during a 50th birthday party. The Mets are Preziosi's favorite baseball team.

How ‘bout them Mets?

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief April 14, 2025

On a recent drive home after I adopted my cat, Carmela, my best friend’s mom was listening to the Milwaukee Brewers opening on AM radio. The Brewers were playing the New York Yankees, at their home stadium...

The high stakes of sports betting: How athletes pay the price

The high stakes of sports betting: How athletes pay the price

Anna Retzlaff, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

Sports betting is everywhere. From commercials during primetime games to sponsorship deals with major leagues, the industry has embedded itself into the sports world. As the money flows, so do the consequences...

Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Chicago.

COLUMN: Chicago Bulls play-in berth is unlike previous ones

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

The Chicago Bulls' season has ended with a play-in tournament berth for the third year in a row. In their previous two appearances, the Bulls missed the playoffs. So, it may feel like this year is no different...

Colorado’s RJ Smith, right, drives past West Virginia’s Toby Okani during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

DePaul adds Colorado guard from transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 9, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann and his staff continue to make additions to the roster, with the latest being Colorado guard RJ Smith, his agency WEAVE announced Wednesday evening.  Smith averaged...

Wofford forward Jeremy Lorenz celebrates after scoring against Furman during the second half of an college basketball championship game at the Southern Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

DePaul adds a second forward via transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 7, 2025

DePaul has landed another transfer portal edition, sophomore forward Jeremy Lorenz from Wofford per his social media.  Lorenz is 6’8 and 220 lbs, and a native of Brillion, Wisconsin. He averaged...

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