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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Women's Sports

DePaul water polo club members take aim at the goal during practice on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Gill Park. The team has an estimated 15-20 new members.

DePaul Club Water Polo has positive outlook with increase in players

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

The coed water polo club team at DePaul University may have experienced their fair share of difficulties, but they believe this year can be different.  In past years, they have struggled to recruit...

Head coach Doug Bruno yells instructions to his team in DePaul's game against Providence on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Bruno will miss the lead-up to the 2024-25 season after a medical incident in September.

Bruno sidelined with health complications ahead of season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor October 14, 2024

For the first time since 1988, the DePaul women’s basketball team will prepare for the upcoming season without head coach Doug Bruno. On Oct. 7, the university confirmed Bruno experienced an undisclosed...

Paralympic gold medalist Noelle Malkamaki smiles in her apartment on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Chicago. Malkamaki won gold in shot put this summer in Paris.

Noelle Malkamaki took her shot at being a Paralympian — and scored gold

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor October 14, 2024

There’s a wall in Noelle Malkamaki’s Chicago home where many of her achievements are displayed. While her two gold medals from the 2023 and 2024 World Para Athletics Championships are on that wall,...

DePaul women's cross-country huddles together before the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational women's 6k open race on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Blue Demons finished fourth overall.

‘Blue-collar’ mentality fuels Blue Demons along the lakefront

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer October 7, 2024

Some collegiate cross-country programs bring in excellent kids, state champion high school runners and simply have to manage their talent. Other programs try to recruit those runners, but ultimately get...

Bouck-Jagielski gets ready to bat so her outfield players can practice catching at Wish Field in Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.  After she graduated, she became an assistant coach for her alma mater until 2011.

‘Coach Liz’ is ready to help DePaul softball win again

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer October 7, 2024

In June, DePaul made a change atop its softball program, naming DePaul Hall of Famer Liz Bouck-Jagielski the new softball head coach. The hire came after a 2024 season in which DePaul went 9-39 (4-20...

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, talks during a press conference in April 2023. Knudsen formally approved DePaul's proposed basketball practice facility on Friday, Sept. 27, in an email to constituents.

After Knudsen OK, new basketball practice facility one step closer

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer September 30, 2024

Chicago’s 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen announced his formal support for DePaul’s new basketball practice facility in a letter to constituents Friday, Sept. 27.  The new $60 million basketball...

DePaul volleyball players celebrate on the court on Friday, Sept. 21, 2024, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. DePaul played against the UIC Flames in the Chicago Cup.

DePaul’s recent success has team believing it’s turning the corner

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Reporter September 23, 2024

DePaul volleyball’s non-conference schedule concluded with the Chicago Cup the weekend of Sept 19-21. DePaul, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM), UIC and Loyola competed for bragging rights at McGrath-Phillips...

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shines a light on domestic violence

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death shines a light on domestic violence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor September 16, 2024

The alleged killing of African Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei alarmed the sports world and heightened calls to address domestic violence internationally.  Police said Cheptegei, 33, was severely...

DePaul volleyball tips off for their 50th season following an eight-month renovation project on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The new-look arena features a 29-foot by 50-foot video board, a re-finished court and brighter LED lighting.

Bright lights, big season: Blue Demons shine in renovated arena

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor September 16, 2024

After eight months of renovations to DePaul University’s Sullivan Athletic Center and McGrath-Phillips Arena, the Blue Demon volleyball team played the first home game of their 50th season on Thursday,...

DePaul cross-country and track and field star Olivia Borowiak competes in the Loyola Lakefront Invitational September 29, 2023, in Chicago.

‘Olivia’s Legacy’: Running Star at DePaul Crushes Records

Ian Fondacabe, Contributing Writer May 19, 2024

As a young teen, gymnastics was Olivia Borowiak’s sport of choice. Then, while running warm-up miles, she discovered she was fast and decided she wanted to run.  That’s when she joined the cross-country...

Doug Bruno (No. 30, bottom row, second from far right) poses with the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team prior to the 1969-70 season.

Doug Bruno completes 50 years of coaching and is ready for more

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer May 12, 2024

With a decorated office filled with NCAA trophies catching perfect sunlight from the window, cut-down basketball nets, degrees mounted on the wall and photos of family members on shelves, Doug Bruno continues...

A catcher's helmet rests in the batting cage before a DePaul vs Georgetown match March 9, 2024, at Cacciatore Stadium.

Tracie Adix-Zins fired as DePaul Softball head coach after six seasons

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 12, 2024

DePaul Athletics announced Tuesday afternoon that its softball team's leadership has changed, with Tracie Adix-Zins being relieved of her duties. "After evaluating the current state of our softball...

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