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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 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...

DePaul forward Jorie Allen (No. 33) and guard Anaya Peoples (No. 22) get set on defense in a match against Western Michigan November 6, 2023, at Wintrust Arena.

Anaya Peoples and Jorie Allen: Leadership duo for DePaul basketball building a culture of love

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer May 5, 2024

Basketball is an unpredictable sport, but one thing remained consistent for DePaul women’s basketball this past season. When there was a game, Anaya Peoples and Jorie Allen would make plays and lead...

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) watches from the bench with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Indianapolis.

The Hinske Huddle: Bucks’ season ends plagued with injury, future in jeopardy

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor May 5, 2024

Just three seasons after winning their first NBA championship in fifty years, the Milwaukee Bucks might be falling back into league irrelevancy. A brutal series against the Indiana Pacers saw superstars...

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...

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