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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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Chicago Bears fans react to the team's selection of University of Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft April 25, at Soldier Field.

Bears fans hopeful for franchise revival with new first-round picks

Agustin Alamo, Contributing Writer April 28, 2024

“With the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams, Quarterback, Southern California.” Fans erupted with elation. Pandemonium rose with a chant, “Let’s go Bears!...

Senior libero Julia Nagy practices her serve before a match against the University of Connecticut Friday, October 27.

DePaul volleyball isn’t worried about the results, they’re looking for growth

Nathan Klepp, Contributing Writer April 28, 2024

The final score from their final spring season match says otherwise, but DePaul volleyball believes they can use this match as momentum for the future.  Inside Evergreen Park Community High School’s...

Former USC football player Reggie Bush poses with his attorneys, left, Levi McCathern and Ben Crump, right, along with his and family and his Heisman trophy during a news conference at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Thursday, April, 25, 2024, in Los Angeles.

The Hinske Huddle: Reggie Bush’s Heisman saga is only beginning with reinstatement

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 28, 2024

The NCAA has finally given in to nationwide support for one of college football history’s greatest players' reinstatement. In the newest chapter of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and “amateurism”...

DePaul transfer Davis Skogman spins a basketball during a photoshoot he posted on his Instagram April 26.

Holtmann secures commitments from Sekou Konneh and David Skogman, alongside the hiring of two assistants

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 28, 2024

DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann is further enhancing the team's roster by securing commitments from incoming freshman forward Sekou Konneh from St. Thomas More High School and graduate...

Senior outfielder Ariana Rodriguez takes the plate in a game against Villanova Friday, April 19, at Cacciatore Stadium.

Blue Demons’ bats struggle in one-hit loss to Wildcats

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 22, 2024

DePaul suffered a one-sided 7-0 loss in the opening game of a three-game series against Villanova, with the team's offense only mustering one hit, while defensive lapses led to the Wildcats scoring seven...

Fans hold images of Iowa senior superstar Caitlin Clark at the DePaul-Iowa game in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark has since become one of basketball's biggest stars and was drafted to the WNBA's Indiana Fever on Monday, April 15, 2024.

The Hinske Huddle: Caitlin Clark and WNBA may teach NBA counterparts the benefits of a shorter season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 21, 2024

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been presented with possibly the most league-altering season in history as Caitlin Clark is slated to begin her career with the Indiana Fever this...

DePaul head coach Marisa Arce (center) speaks to her team after a loss to Xavier April 13, 2024, at XS Tennis Village in Chicago. DePaul lost the match 0-4 but entered the Big East Tournament as the No. 2 seed, with Xavier sitting at No. 1 in the conference.

Column: DePaul women’s tennis coach Marisa Arce highlights the importance of team culture

Eleanor Nobbs, Contributing Writer April 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: The writer of this story is a member of the tennis team. The DePaulia acknowledged this may be perceived as a potential conflict of interest, therefore this story is duly marked as a column. DePaul...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann addresses the media on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena, shortly after accepting the job. Since his opening speech, Holtmann has added eight transfers to DePaul's men's basketball roster.

BRIEF: Blue Demons ink two more transfers, roster taking shape

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 21, 2024

After a month of playing the transfer portal, DePaul men’s basketball secured eight total transfers, including two last week: Conor Enright, a guard from Drake University and JJ Traynor, a forward from...

Coastal Carolina guard Jacob Meyer (12) loses control of the ball against James Madison forward Raekwon Horton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.

Holtmann bolsters roster with three more transfers and multiple coaches

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 14, 2024

In his first offseason as head coach, Chris Holtmann is actively reshaping DePaul’s men’s basketball team, bringing in three new recruits from the transfer portal and welcoming Bryan Mullins and Jack...

Donovan Clingan (No. 32) guards DePaul guard Jalen Terry (No. 3) in UConn's matchup with DePaul Wednesday, February 14, at Wintrust Arena.

Column: Donovan Clingan etches his name into Connecticut history

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Connecticut native Donovan Clingan has done the unimaginable: He went from high school basketball royalty to world champion, all in his home state. But that’s not the unimaginable part. Connecticut...

DePaul volleyball's front-line practices blocking at a team practice Thursday, April 11, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The court pictured is the only space available for the team's use during the spring season.

‘No Excuses’: Despite construction, DePaul volleyball rallies for spring season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

An immense, temporary white sheet that splits McGrath-Phillips Arena exudes the aroma of a carpenter’s workshop as DePaul’s volleyball team attempts to run a team practice.  On the other side of...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann speaks with the media after his introductory press conference on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. In the past week, Holtmann secured three transfers: Troy D'Amico, CJ Gunn, and NJ Benson.

DePaul adds three transfer players and receives a verbal commitment from another

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 7, 2024

Fresh off his hiring, DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann has been actively shaping the team by securing four new players from the transfer portal. Holtman and his staff have officially added Troy D’Amico,...

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