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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

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Matthew Paras
In town hall, Holtschneider faces anger from students, expresses regret

In town hall, Holtschneider faces anger from students, expresses regret

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2016
Ongoing campus tension spills over into protests

Ongoing campus tension spills over into protests

Brenden Moore and Matthew Paras
May 30, 2016
Honorable mentions: Five graduates who have left a big impression on campus

Honorable mentions: Five graduates who have left a big impression on campus

Kirsten Onsgard, Megan Deppen, Matthew Paras, and Jessica Villagomez
May 30, 2016
Who DePaul's first opponent at its new arena should be

Who DePaul’s first opponent at its new arena should be

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage
May 30, 2016
4 signs it's time for you to graduate from DePaul

4 signs it’s time for you to graduate from DePaul

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2016
DePaul picks up cost of security after canceled Yiannopoulos event

DePaul picks up cost of security after canceled Yiannopoulos event

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2016
Protesters shut down Yiannopoulos speech

Protesters shut down Yiannopoulos speech

Kirsten Onsgard, Matthew Paras, and Emma Krupp
May 24, 2016
Activists stage Student Center demonstration for Rekia Boyd

Activists stage Student Center demonstration for Rekia Boyd

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2016
Student section will be elevated to "Demon Deck" at the new arena

Student section will be elevated to “Demon Deck” at the new arena

Matthew Paras, Alicya Dennison, Bea Aldrich, Gurnik Singh, Maxwell Newsom, Adam Garlewicz, and Samanatha Rivera
May 15, 2016
What's Fresh: Radiohead, Twin Peaks and Modern Baseball

What’s Fresh: Radiohead, Twin Peaks and Modern Baseball

Matthew Paras, Erin Yarnall, and Marty O'Connell
May 13, 2016
Say Anything, mewithoutYou deliver on their own terms at Concord Music Hall

Say Anything, mewithoutYou deliver on their own terms at Concord Music Hall

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2016
$82.5 million for new DePaul arena due next month

$82.5 million for new DePaul arena due next month

Matthew Paras, Amanda Crane, Brendan Pedersen, Anita Lukacs, Jen Nazha, Frank Muisenga, and Jessica Duarte
May 7, 2016
How we would improve college basketball

How we would improve college basketball

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Zachary Holden
April 24, 2016
Steph Curry is leading a three-point revolution

Steph Curry is leading a three-point revolution

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2016
Plan of action proposed to improve campus race relations

Plan of action proposed to improve campus race relations

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2016
For DePaul families, trip to Louisville worth it

For DePaul families, trip to Louisville worth it

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2016
Selfless Jessica January takes over in win against Louisville

Selfless Jessica January takes over in win against Louisville

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2016
DePaul prepares for familiar foe in Louisville

DePaul prepares for familiar foe in Louisville

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2016
Tales from the Lou: Megan Podkowa recounts meeting Drake

Tales from the Lou: Megan Podkowa recounts meeting Drake

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2016
In win, DePaul’s dominance shows they can excel in March

In win, DePaul’s dominance shows they can excel in March

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2016
Despite optimism, Sanders fails to overcome Clinton

Despite optimism, Sanders fails to overcome Clinton

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2016
LIVE: 2016 Illinois primary

LIVE: 2016 Illinois primary

Brenden Moore, Kirsten Onsgard, Mariah Woelfel, Megan Deppen, Matthew Paras, and Emma Krupp
March 15, 2016
Citizen vocalist Mat Kerekes sings at the Bottom Lounge Saturday, March 12. (Matthew Paras/The DePaulia)

Citizen, Turnover shed labels in a jam-filled show at Double Door

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2016
No. 18 DePaul routs Butler to advance in Big East tournament

No. 18 DePaul routs Butler to advance in Big East tournament

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2016
Attendance challenges remain as DePaul gears for move to new arena

Attendance challenges remain as DePaul gears for move to new arena

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2016
DePaul men's basketball falls to Seton Hall on senior day

DePaul men’s basketball falls to Seton Hall on senior day

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2016
Devin Gage will play for hometown DePaul next season

Devin Gage will play for hometown DePaul next season

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2016
LIVE: 2016 Academy Awards

LIVE: 2016 Academy Awards

Kirsten Onsgard, Matthew Paras, Erin Yarnall, and Pat Mullane
February 28, 2016
Changes proposed to sexual assault reporting process

Changes proposed to sexual assault reporting process

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2016
The presence of greatness: An adoration of Kanye West

The presence of greatness: An adoration of Kanye West

Danielle Harris, Kirsten Onsgard, and Matthew Paras
February 14, 2016
Katherine Harry held the DePaul record for most games played during her tenure. Harry sits in the top row of the bleachers during the game with her laptop. (Photo by Olivia Jepson | The DePaulia)

Former DePaul player Katherine Harry returns as part of the coaching staff

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2016
Holtschneider discusses race relations at DePaul with Black Student Union

Holtschneider discusses race relations at DePaul with Black Student Union

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016
Inching closer? Men's basketball shows progress with Providence win

Inching closer? Men’s basketball shows progress with Providence win

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016
Modern love: Emoji versions of the greatest love poems

Modern love: Emoji versions of the greatest love poems

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2016
'DePaul' trends on Twitter following men's basketball's upset win

‘DePaul’ trends on Twitter following men’s basketball’s upset win

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2016
Commentary: Make sports gambling legal

Commentary: Make sports gambling legal

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2016
DePaul falters to No. 7 Xavier, 86-65

DePaul falters to No. 7 Xavier, 86-65

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2016
Two and a Half Bens: DePaul's basketball culture

Two and a Half Bens: DePaul’s basketball culture

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage
January 30, 2016
Two and a Half Bens: Sarah Gorden, DePaul basketball

Two and a Half Bens: Sarah Gorden, DePaul basketball

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage
January 26, 2016
Mr. 600: Doug Bruno earns 600th win of career

Mr. 600: Doug Bruno earns 600th win of career

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2016
Two and a Half Bens: Bruno's 600th win

Two and a Half Bens: Bruno’s 600th win

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage
January 18, 2016
Culture Shock: DePaul's 'Harry Potter' classes

Culture Shock: DePaul’s ‘Harry Potter’ classes

Matthew Paras, Erin Yarnall, and Carolyn Duff
January 10, 2016
Yer a class, Harry: DePaul offers three 'Harry Potter' classes Winter Quarter

Yer a class, Harry: DePaul offers three ‘Harry Potter’ classes Winter Quarter

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2016
Two and a Half Bens: DePaul basketball starts its seasons

Two and a Half Bens: DePaul basketball starts its seasons

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage
January 10, 2016
High intensity leads women's basketball

High intensity leads women’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2016
Defense spurs commanding 75-53 win for DePaul women's basketball vs Georgetown

Defense spurs commanding 75-53 win for DePaul women’s basketball vs Georgetown

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2016
DePaul men's basketball falls in Big East opener to Georgetown

DePaul men’s basketball falls in Big East opener to Georgetown

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2015
Demon Dishes: DePaul men's basketball pulse in the Big East

Demon Dishes: DePaul men’s basketball pulse in the Big East

Ben Gartland and Matthew Paras
December 29, 2015
DePaul men's basketball pulls off dominant upset over No. 20 George Washington

DePaul men’s basketball pulls off dominant upset over No. 20 George Washington

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2015
DePaul men's basketball slips focus in overtime loss to Northwestern

DePaul men’s basketball slips focus in overtime loss to Northwestern

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2015
Notebook: DePaul guard Billy Garrett finding rhythm in win streak

Notebook: DePaul guard Billy Garrett finding rhythm in win streak

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2015
DePaul women's basketball's rally falls short at Notre Dame 95-90

DePaul women’s basketball’s rally falls short at Notre Dame 95-90

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2015
New arena showcased in DePaul Center

New arena showcased in DePaul Center

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
DePaul guard Jessica January (14) passes it to forward Mart'e Grays (35) while being defended by UConn forward Breanna Stewart. DePaul lost 86-70 Wednesday against No. 1 UConn. (Josh Leff | The DePaulia)

No. 1 UConn makes second half push to top No. 18 DePaul women’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2015

LIVE: DePaul men’s and women’s basketball

Matthew Paras and Samantha Rivera
December 2, 2015

Doug Bruno asks for DePaul women’s basketball to be “ultra competitive” against UConn

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2015

Pair of transfers shine in No. 20 DePaul women’s basketball blowout against Colgate

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2015

DePaul men’s basketball survives scare against Norfolk State to snap losing streak

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2015
No. 4 Baylor hands DePaul women's basketball first defeat of the season

No. 4 Baylor hands DePaul women’s basketball first defeat of the season

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2015

Turnovers cost DePaul men’s basketball in road loss to Penn State

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2015
St. Vincent's DeJamz: Happy Holidays, kinda

St. Vincent’s DeJamz: Happy Holidays, kinda

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2015
DePaul women's basketball takes on tournament mentality in prep of home opener

DePaul women’s basketball takes on tournament mentality in prep of home opener

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2015
Two and a Half Bens: Basketball preview

Two and a Half Bens: Basketball preview

Ben Gartland and Matthew Paras
November 10, 2015
2015-16 DePaul basketball preview

2015-16 DePaul basketball preview

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, Colin Sallee, and Ben Savage
November 8, 2015
DePaul arena funding makes progress

DePaul arena funding makes progress

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2015

More than a decade of drought: The last DePaul team to make the NCAA tournament

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2015
DePaul athletic director Lenti Ponsetto raises stakes with Leitao hire

DePaul athletic director Lenti Ponsetto raises stakes with Leitao hire

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2015
Dave Leitao gets second chance as DePaul coach

Dave Leitao gets second chance as DePaul coach

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2015
Enthusiasm high at Chicago College Basketball Luncheon

Enthusiasm high at Chicago College Basketball Luncheon

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2015
DePaul students take extra roles in Chicago TV shows

DePaul students take extra roles in Chicago TV shows

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2015
DePaul President Holtschneider responds to Koocher concerns

DePaul President Holtschneider responds to Koocher concerns

Brenden Moore and Matthew Paras
October 15, 2015
Two and a Half Bens: Men's basketball's first practice, baseball playoffs

Two and a Half Bens: Men’s basketball’s first practice, baseball playoffs

Ben Gartland and Matthew Paras
October 12, 2015
Culture Shock: DePaul comedian, upcoming concerts

Culture Shock: DePaul comedian, upcoming concerts

Kirsten Onsgard, Matthew Paras, and Erin Yarnall
October 8, 2015
Page 29: Coalition calls for Dean Koocher's removal

Page 29: Coalition calls for Dean Koocher’s removal

Brenden Moore, Megan Deppen, and Matthew Paras
October 8, 2015
DePaul comedian youngest to host Laugh Factory's coveted slot

DePaul comedian youngest to host Laugh Factory’s coveted slot

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2015
Coalition demands Koocher's removal at press conference

Coalition demands Koocher’s removal at press conference

Brenden Moore and Matthew Paras
October 1, 2015
LIVE BLOG: Coalition calls for Koocher's removal

LIVE BLOG: Coalition calls for Koocher’s removal

Brenden Moore, Mariah Woelfel, Megan Deppen, and Matthew Paras
October 1, 2015
New hire shows shift in DePaul’s sexual reporting process

New hire shows shift in DePaul’s sexual reporting process

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2015
Two and a Half Bens: soccer, cross country, volleyball

Two and a Half Bens: soccer, cross country, volleyball

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Zachary Holden
September 27, 2015

DePaul cross country is right where they want to be

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2015
The 67th Primetime Emmys: television's biggest fight

The 67th Primetime Emmys: television’s biggest fight

Matthew Paras and Erin Yarnall
September 14, 2015
'Elite' Wyatt dominates, closes in on record

‘Elite’ Wyatt dominates, closes in on record

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2015

Two and a Half Bens: Women’s soccer, new arena

Ben Gartland, Matthew Paras, and Ben Savage
September 13, 2015
DePaul's arena set to break ground in late September

DePaul’s arena set to break ground in late September

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
July 27, 2015
The DePaulia's top albums of 2015, so far

The DePaulia’s top albums of 2015, so far

Kirsten Onsgard, Matthew Paras, Kevin Quin, and Jaycee Rockhold
July 24, 2015
Party like it's 1999: Thousands crowd Lincoln Park to support U.S. Women's Soccer

Party like it’s 1999: Thousands crowd Lincoln Park to support U.S. Women’s Soccer

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
July 6, 2015
Leitao lands first recruit from the Class of 2016 in Chicago's Devin Gage

Leitao lands first recruit from the Class of 2016 in Chicago’s Devin Gage

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2015
Lucky DePaul grad and Blackhawks fan gets surprise of his life for Game 6

Lucky DePaul grad and Blackhawks fan gets surprise of his life for Game 6

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2015
Junior Chanise Jenkins lines up a shot in an early season game versus Robert Morris. (DePaulia File)

Jenkins of DePaul women’s basketball excited for Team USA basketball experience

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2015
Illinois' Jacqui Grant (34) attempts a contested jump shot during the match against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.The Illini won 95-69. (Sonny An | The Daily Illini)

Report: Two DePaul women’s basketball transfers faced verbal abuse at Illinois

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2015
New DePaul men's basketball coach Dave Leitao answers fans questions. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

DePaul basketball coaches introduced to fans at forum

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2015
Kevin Rahm as Ted Chaough, Vincent Kartheiser as Pete Campbell, Jon Hamm as Don Draper, Christina Hendricks as Joan Harris and Jon Hamm as Don Draper. (Photo courtesy of MIchael Yarish/AMC)

End of an era: Predicting how “Mad Men” will end after seven great seasons

Courtney Jacquin and Matthew Paras
May 10, 2015
DePaul won the Big East Tournament title over Xavier on Monday in South Carolina. The Blue Demons have won four tournament titles in the last six years. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

DePaul women’s tennis looks to make a racket in NCAA tournament

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2015
An overview of the crowd at the Selection Square. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Chicago clocks in: 2015 NFL Draft experience in ‘Draft Town’

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2015
Brittany Hrynko will be fighting for a spot to make the Atlanta Dream’s roster. They have 16 players on roster for training camp. (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brittany Hrynko of DePaul women’s basketball to fight for roster spot on Atlanta Dream

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2015
DePaul senior Mary Connolly pitched both games of a doubleheader against Creighton Saturday, losing both games 2-0 and 5-3. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Creighton takes DePaul softball series

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2015
DePaul coach Doug Bruno, right, informs former player Brittany Hrynko that she had traded to the Atlanta Dream at the end of the WNBA basketball draft, Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Brittany Hrynko selected, traded to Atlanta Dream in WNBA draft

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2015

Brittany Hrynko to attend WNBA draft

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2015
(Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

Alexa Ben of DePaul soccer called up to United States U-20s

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2015
Freshman pitcher Megan Leyva has been the No. 2 starter for the Blue Demons, stepping in behind senior Mary Connolly in the pitching rotation. (Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Megan Leyva of DePaul softball adjusts to collegiate level

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2015
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