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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

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Dave Leitao vows to change culture in return to DePaul men's basketball

Dave Leitao vows to change culture in return to DePaul men’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2015
Dave Leitao will be rehired as DePaul men's basketball's next head coach. Leitao previously coached at DePaul from 2002 to 2005. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

Dave Leitao to be rehired as DePaul head coach

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2015

DePaul Coaching Candidates: Steve Masiello

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2015

Report: Bobby Hurley to interview with DePaul this weekend

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2015
Valparaiso coach Bryce Drew reacts to his team's play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Green Bay foir the championship of the Horizon League tournament, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Valparaiso, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)

DePaul Coaching Candidates: Bryce Drew

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
DePaul women's basketball's season ends with 79-67 loss to Notre Dame

DePaul women’s basketball’s season ends with 79-67 loss to Notre Dame

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

Plenty of new challenges for DePaul women’s basketball in Notre Dame rematch

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2015

Megan Podkowa and the Blue Demons lead furious second half rally against Minnesota in the first round of the NCAA tournament

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2015

Demon Dishes: Discussing Purnell’s resignation and what’s next

Ben Gartland and Matthew Paras
March 15, 2015

Report: DePaul lets go of assistants Ron Bradley and Renard Phillips

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2015

BREAKING: Oliver Purnell resigned as DePaul head coach

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2015

Commentary: It’s time for DePaul to move on from head coach Oliver Purnell

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2015
DePaul's Myke Henry (4) regains control of the ball as Creighton's Geoffrey Groselle (41) and Toby Hegner (32) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big East Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Creighton knocks DePaul out in the first round of the Big East tournament

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2015

Big East Tournament: Villanova stomps Butler to set up third meeting with DePaul women’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015

Semi-Sweet: DePaul women’s basketball advances over Xavier in the Big East tournament

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2015
Marquette took a 71-45 edge in the all-time series between DePaul with a 58-48 win Saturday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Darren Huack | AP)

Marquette rivalry still matters in down year for DePaul men’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2015
DePaul will attempt to defend their 2014 Big East tournament title March 7-10 at the Allstate Arena. (DePaulia File)

Preview: Can DePaul women’s basketball repeat as Big East champions?

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

Butler spoils DePaul’s senior day with 67-53 win

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2015
DePaul guard Billy Garrett Jr. looks on after Wednesday’s 84-57 loss to Providence at Allstate Arena. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Hoyas edge DePaul men’s basketball for fourth straight loss

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

Turnovers, zone defense doom DePaul men’s basketball against Providence

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2015
DePaul senior guard Brittany Hyrnko lays on the ground after a hard hit in Friday’s game against Seton Hall at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The Blue Demons went on to lose 81-80. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Commentary: DePaul suffers another close loss as Seton Hall takes first place in Big East

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2015

Tyrone Corbin’s last stand

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2015
Beasts in the east: Big East conference returns to form since 2013 split

Beasts in the east: Big East conference returns to form since 2013 split

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2015
Junior Kyle Johnon earned Big East Player of the Week last week. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon rundown: Feb. 9, 2015

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

DePaul women’s basketball prevails 49-47 over Villanova

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2015
Man with the plan: DePaul Basketball Operations Director Ivan Vujic saves the day

Man with the plan: DePaul Basketball Operations Director Ivan Vujic saves the day

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2015
DePaul senior Brittany Hrynko (center) looks for her teammates Friday, Jan. 23 versus Creighton. Hrynko is averaging a career-high 19.9 points per game this season. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Hardly Brittany Hrynko: DePaul women’s basketball senior’s rise to dominance

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2015
Oliver Purnell is 53-88 in his fifth year at DePaul and 447-369 all time in his 27th year as a head coach. (Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

Eyes shift to Coach Oliver Purnell of DePaul men’s basketball

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

DePaul men’s basketball loses 68-55 to No. 7 Villanova

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2015

DePaul women’s basketball rains 3-pointers in 93-52 win over Georgetown

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2015
A 64-60 win over No. 24 Seton Hall was DePaul men’s basketball’s first win over a nationally-ranked team since 2008. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

First DePaul men’s basketball win against ranked team since ’08

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2015
Senior shot-putter Matt Babicz has already had a storied career at DePaul, but looks to add to his accomplishments in 2015. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

In final season, DePaul senior shot-putter Matt Babicz still has goals to fulfill

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2015
Former DePaul guard Edwind McGhee remains with the team as a graduate assistant. (DePaulia File)

Former DePaul men’s basketball guard Edwind McGhee braces for future

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2015
Softball will look to defend its 2014 Big East regular season and tournament titles. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon rundown: 1-18-15

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2015

Doug Bruno of DePaul women’s basketball signs contract extension through 2020

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2015
The latest rendering of DePaul’s arena located in the South Loop. The project is now expected to cost $12.5 million more than previously planned, bringing DePaul’s total cost to $82.5 million. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

New DePaul arena’s budget increases by $12.5 million

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2015
Brittany Hrynko had a career-high 38 points against Georgetown Jan. 4. She was named Big East Player of the Week this past week. (Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

DePaul women’s basketball picks up early road wins

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2015
DePaul forward Jamee Crockett (21) dunks against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Rosemont, Ill. DePaul won 87-72. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Redemption: Jamee Crockett of DePaul men’s basketball is finally healthy again

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2015

Forrest Robinson scores 20 points as DePaul upsets Creighton 70-60

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2015

DePaul gears for tough road test at Creighton

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2015
Billy Garrett's double-double helps DePaul knock off Xavier

Billy Garrett’s double-double helps DePaul knock off Xavier

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2015
Villanova upsets No. 25 DePaul women's basketball

Villanova upsets No. 25 DePaul women’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2015
DePaul opens Big East with win over Marquette

DePaul opens Big East with win over Marquette

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2014

Oregon State drops DePaul men’s basketball to third straight loss

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2014

No. 25 DePaul women’s basketball trounces Loyola

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2014

DePaul men’s basketball squanders late lead to lose 78-72 vs. Illinois State

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2014

George Washington downs DePaul men’s basketball 81-68

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2014

Missed free throws cost No. 25 DePaul vs. No. 5 Notre Dame

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2014
DePaul budget for arena increases $12.5 million

DePaul budget for arena increases $12.5 million

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2014
The DePaulia's best albums of 2014

The DePaulia’s best albums of 2014

Kirsten Onsgard, Matthew Paras, Erin Yarnall, and Kevin Quin
December 10, 2014
Amber Paul embraces junior Elise Wyatt after a goal against Creighton Saturday Oct. 11 in a 2-0 victory. (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

Five DePaul women’s soccer team members named to All-Northeast region team

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2014
DePaul men's basketball rolls over Milwaukee for fourth straight win

DePaul men’s basketball rolls over Milwaukee for fourth straight win

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2014

DePaul men’s basketball cruises to win over Chicago State

Matthew Paras and Octavia Johnson
December 4, 2014
Hrynko's 28 points leads No. 25 DePaul over Butler

Hrynko’s 28 points leads No. 25 DePaul over Butler

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2014
DePaul men's basketball upsets Stanford 87-72

DePaul men’s basketball upsets Stanford 87-72

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2014
Northwestern upsets No. 18 DePaul women's basketball

Northwestern upsets No. 18 DePaul women’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2014

DePaul men’s basketball improves to 2-0 with 80-62 win over Drake

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2014

No. 18 DePaul women’s basketball rolls over Bradley with 101-77 win

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2014
Freshman Hans Wustling was named to the All-Big East Freshman team. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

The struggle is real: DePaul men’s soccer reflects on season

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2014

Megan Podkowa leads No. 18 DePaul women’s basketball to 93-70 win over Texas-Pan American

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2014

No. 18 DePaul women’s basketball loses season opener against No. 5 Texas A&M 76-68

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2014
Senior guard Brittany Hrynko. (Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

Three things to watch for: No. 18 DePaul women’s basketball vs. No. 5 Texas A&M

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2014

Three things to watch out for: DePaul men’s basketball vs. UIC

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2014
DePaul basketball holds 'Countdown to Gameday' in student center

DePaul basketball holds ‘Countdown to Gameday’ in student center

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2014
"If you can defend, you have a great chance at winning. ... You see some talented teams, but the teams that play together are the teams that are going to win." - Billy Garrett Jr. of DePaul men's basketball (File photo)

An uphill climb: DePaul basketball teams face new obstacles this season

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2014
Billy's fight: Sophomore Billy Garrett Jr. of DePaul men's basketball lives with sickle cell disease

Billy’s fight: Sophomore Billy Garrett Jr. of DePaul men’s basketball lives with sickle cell disease

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2014
Breaking out: A thinner Tommy Hamilton of DePaul men's basketball could be a force

Breaking out: A thinner Tommy Hamilton of DePaul men’s basketball could be a force

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2014

Blue Demon rundown: 11-10-14

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2014
Freshman midfielder Alexa Ben sets up a cross for her teammate against Creighton at Wish Field. (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

DePaul advances to the Big East finals women’s soccer

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2014

DePaul men’s basketball avoids upset against Lewis with 72-68 victory

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2014
DePaul women’s basketball ranked No. 18 in preseason AP poll

DePaul women’s basketball ranked No. 18 in preseason AP poll

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2014
DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage out 8-10 weeks with foot injury

DePaul forward Rashaun Stimage out 8-10 weeks with foot injury

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2014
Sophomore Randi Leath serves a ball against an opponent at McGrath-Phillips Arena. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

DePaul volleyball leaves their blues behind

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2014
DePaul guard Billy Garrett Jr. dribbles the ball. (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

ePaul: ‘D’ needed after inter-squad scrimmages

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2014
Sophomore guard Darrick Wood. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

From a family of athletes, Derrick Wood is ready for DePaul men’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2014

DePaul women’s soccer wins on senior day, scores 1-0 against Xavier

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2014
DePaul basketball's Blue Madness featuring rapper Twista plays out more like 'Blue Sadness'

DePaul basketball’s Blue Madness featuring rapper Twista plays out more like ‘Blue Sadness’

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2014
Arena

New DePaul arena on schedule for 2015 construction

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2014
(Parker Asmann / The DePaulia)

DePaul women’s basketball already focused on opening game against Texas A&M

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2014
DePaul forward Myke Henry shoots a free throw at Saturday’s scrimmage between the men’s basketball team at McGrath-Phillips Arena. (Maggie Gallagher / The DePaulia)

DePaul men’s basketball shifts to defensive attitude

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2014

Blue Demon rundown: 10-20-14

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2014
Students protest outside of the Arts & Letters building on the Lincoln Park Campus Tuesday, Sept. 30. (Amanda Crane / The DePaulia)

Gaza conflict extends Divest debate at DePaul

Brenden Moore and Matthew Paras
October 5, 2014
Former Illinois forward and current Blue Demon Myke Henry (20) has his shot blocked during the Illini's win against Nebraska. (Photo courtesy of Brenton Tse / The Daily Illini)

Myke Henry of DePaul men’s basketball is done waiting

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2014

DePaul men’s basketball adds two walk-ons to roster

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2014
Freshman Myah Reed goes up to spike the ball. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon rundown: 10-6-14

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2014
Protest over deaths in Gaza held outside Arts and Letters building

Protest over deaths in Gaza held outside Arts and Letters building

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2014
Sophomore Jonathan Goldstein shot a 3-over 75 to finish 18th at the CSU Cougar Classic. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

DePaul Golf tees off the year

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2014
(Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

DePaul women’s soccer ties with Georgetown 3-3

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2014
DePaul sophomore Abby Reed has eight goals in eight games. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

For Abby Reed, DePaul women’s soccer is now home

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2014
are in need of. commitments from Maryland prospects that we can take the city over and basically ABOVE: Develle Phillips. BELOW: Oumar Barry. Both will join the Blue Demons. (Photos courtesy of Under Armor)

DePaul men’s basketball picks up first two recruits for 2015

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2014
Senior Sarah Gorden controls the ball. Gorden was a key reason why the Blue Demons were able to hold the Bear Cats scoreless in the second half. (Photo: Grant Myatt / The DePaulia)

Abby Reed’s two goals lift DePaul women’s soccer in second half against Cincinnati

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2014
The women's basketball team poses in Normandy, France. They were there Aug. 11 to Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Oui are DePaul: Women’s hoops visits France

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2014
Junior Ana Vladutu will start 2014 as the 44th ranked singles player by ITA. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon Rundown: 9-15-14

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2014
Chicago Sky guard and former Blue Demon Allie Quigley celebrates after she scored a basket. (AP Photo)

Former Blue Demon Allie Quigley hits her stride in WNBA

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2014

DePaul women’s soccer triumphs over Loyola 4-0

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2014
Senior Jamee Crockett (Grant Myatt/The DePaulia)

Men’s basketball Big East schedule released

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2014
DePaul men’s soccer wins home opener 1-0 vs. Utah Valley

DePaul men’s soccer wins home opener 1-0 vs. Utah Valley

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2014
DePaul women's soccer ties university-best start in 3-1 win over Illinois State

DePaul women’s soccer ties university-best start in 3-1 win over Illinois State

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2014
Chicago celebrates Jackie Robinson West with Millenium Park parade

Chicago celebrates Jackie Robinson West with Millenium Park parade

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2014
(DePaul Athletics)

Sandi Marcius of DePaul men’s basketball signs to play overseas in native Croatia

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2014
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