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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Jill Pressly, outside hitter for the DePaul womens volleyball team and senior, passes a ball during the Sept. 8 game against St. Thomas.

“Wash, Rinse, Repeat:” DePaul volleyball goes undefeated at DePaul Invitational

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer September 10, 2023

DePaul women’s volleyball emerged victorious in the DePaul Invitational Tournament, winning all three matches without dropping a single set. DePaul hosted the University of Northern Illinois, St. Thomas...

 The cheer team placed 5th out of 25 teams in their division in April 2023.

DePaul’s growing cheer team motivated by record-breaking season

Casey Snow, Contributing Writer June 4, 2023

When DePaul’s Office of the President sent the email on March 11, 2020 alerting students and staff of the upcoming pandemic precautions, the campus environment quickly became petrified.  The email...

 Graduate forward Brynn Masikewich is the team’s seventh recruit for the 2023 season. She averaged 1.7 points last season at UCLA.

WBB adds three players and two coaches for 2023 season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2023

DePaul women’s basketball finalized its 2023-24 roster of both players and staff, as its coaching staff added two assistant head coaches and two players in a matter of a week.  Kate Clarke, Grace...

Sophomore Darius Brown finished in 11th place of the Men’s 110-meter Hurdles during the Quarterfinals on Friday, May 25 with a time of 13.66.

Track & Field competes in NCAA prelims after historic season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 29, 2023

DePaul’s track and field team sent four athletes to compete in the NCAA first round in Sacramento, California. Sophomores Alex Bernstein and Darius Brown represented the men’s team, while senior Tori...

DePaul volleyball added four players for the 2023 season, while returning 13 from last year. Zidek will be entering her sixth season as coach.

Volleyball finalizes recruiting class for 2023 season

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 29, 2023

DePaul volleyball head coach Marie Zidek and her staff made significant moves during the offseason, actively recruiting versatile and talented players to the team’s roster for the highly anticipated...

After going 8-29 in the middle parts of the season, DePaul took two of three against UConn and swept Georgetown making the Big East Tournament.

Redemption: Demons endure season of adversity, find success in Big East Tourney

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 21, 2023

After being considered the Big East front runner in the preseason coaches poll, DePaul encountered a season of adversity. With the high expectations, the team faced a series of setbacks, including an eight-game...

Morrow announced her committment to LSU on May 5 through her social media platforms.

Morrow criticizes DePaul basketball program in recent comments

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2023

When the news was announced on April 5 that sophomore All-American Aneesah Morrow would enter the transfer portal, it wasn’t shocking news having covered the team all season.  With their lack of consistent...

Associate head coach Rachel Pitman, was part of the DePaul women’s soccer team that went to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments in 2013 and 2014.

Rachel Pitman promoted to associate head coach for women’s soccer

Noah Tomko-Jones, Contributing Writer May 21, 2023

Even though she’s just been promoted, Rachel Pitman isn’t too worried. In fact, her new position as the associate head coach of the DePaul women’s soccer team seems like the perfect way for her...

The DePaul softball team huddles to discuss the quarter-final game against St. John’s on May 11. The team’s season lasted three months and ended with a 4-1 loss to Villanova on Friday.

DePaul Softball loses in Big East semifinals

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 15, 2023

After 14 long weeks full of ups and downs, DePaul made a strong impression in the Big East Tournament, winning two games and advancing to the semifinals, only to suffer a 4-1 loss to rival Villanova to...

The Demons celebrate a set win at McGrath-Philips during DePaul’s Invitational Tournament.

DePaul volleyball adds offensive talent in pursuit of a Big East Tournament berth

Steven Francis, Staff Writer May 7, 2023

DePaul women’s volleyball is looking to bounce back after last season that saw them  deal with injuries and adversity and finish eighth in the Big East standings. The Blue Demons will look to a young...

DePaul womens club volleyball poses after winning its first Division lAAA National Championship tournament since 1945 on April 15.

DePaul Women’s club volleyball wins DI-AAA National Championship

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

DePaul’s women’s club volleyball team won the Division IAAA National Championship tournament in Kansas City on April 15 by defeating Harvard two sets to none. This is the first championship for the ...

Tony Stubblefield will be entering his third season as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball with an overall record of 25-39. During his tenure, he has lost four players to the transfer portal.

Hoops programs struggle to attract and retain talent despite NIL

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) has opened new resources and tools for DePaul, but years of mediocrity and failing to produce wins has caused athletes to seek opportunities elsewhere. This lingering problem...

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