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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
Peyton Hopp

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor

Peyton Hopp is a senior double majoring in journalism and sports communication at DePaul. She enjoys keeping her mind busy, so you can find her watching a sports game or listening to music.

Contact Peyton: [email protected]

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Chris Riddle shoots the ball during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. " ... there’s not a doubt in my mind that DePaul will be back and the Big East will be better than ever,” St. Johns head coach Rick Pitino, said.

[Photo] St. Johns head coach Rick Pitino on DePaul

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
Ruben Prey puts up a shot on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. St. Johns was shooting from 50% from the three and 45% from the field.

[Photo] St Johns 68 – DePaul 45 7:57 left

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
Chris Holtmann shouts at his team during the second half of DePaul's game on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena against St. Johns. The last time DePaul beat St. John’s was in the 2021-22 season.

[Photo] St. Johns 61 – DePaul 40 10:44 remaining

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
DePaul makes their way across the court during their second half on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul lost the game, 82-58, and falls to 2-14 in the conference play.

[Photo] FINAL – St. Johns 82, DePaul 58

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
Jacob Meyer looks to the basket while dribbling down the court while Simeon Wilcher guards on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer played the last several minutes in the first half without his shoe.

[Photo] St. Johns 41 – DePaul 25 Halftime

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
The DePaul men's basketball team regroups on the court during their game against St. Johns on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Before tonight's game, DePaul is currently 2-13 in Big East conference play.

[Photo] St. Johns 26 – DePaul 20 6:27 remaining in first half

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
JJ Traynor makes a dunk while Sadiku Ibine Ayo falls behind on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Traynor started the game.

[Photo] Tied at 4 with 15:54 left

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
Layden Blocker dribbles around St. Johns on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is on a three game losing streak.

[Photo] DePaul Starters vs. St. Johns

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer
February 19, 2025
CJ Gunn throws up a shot on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the first half of DePaul's game against St. Johns. Before the game, Gunn averages the most points per game on DePaul with 12.3.

No. 10 St. Johns takes down DePaul 89-61, Live Updates

Nick Palazzolo and Peyton Hopp
February 19, 2025
Peyton's Power Hour: Stalking and harassing does not equal love

Peyton’s Power Hour: Stalking and harassing does not equal love

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
Anna Wilkinson dances with the DePaul Dance Company jazz team in Studio A at the Ray Meyer Fitness & Recreation Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Wilkinson is co-captain of the jazz and hip-hop teams at the company.

The DePaul Dance Company shares the hidden athleticism behind dance

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's or girls' sporting events, in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington.

Trump signs order to ban trans athletes in women’s sports

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
DePaul women's basketball faces off against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Friday, Feb. 1, 2025. The DePaul Blue Demons have won two of their last five games.

Live Updates: DePaul unsuccessful in loss against Seton Hall

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 1, 2025
Sumer Lee dribbles down the court while Xavier’s Júlia Garcia Roig follows behind on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The DePaul women's basketball team is currently on a two game winning streak.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul falls to Bueckers, UConn in front of record-breaking crowd

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer
January 29, 2025
Fans cheer on the men's basketball team as they play against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The men's team lost to Creighton 73-49.

Peyton’s Power Hour: Is it time to be a loud and proud DePaul basketball fan?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
Joy Kwok boulders up the wall on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Movement Lincoln Park has more than 43,000 square feet of climbing and fitness facilities.

[Photo] Climbing into community: DePaul club brings fellowship within reach

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
January 27, 2025
Jill Pizzotti watches her team on the court during their game against Xavier on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Pizzotti had gone with a four-guard lineup during the second half.

[Photo] Midway through the final quarter

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews dribbles around Tae’lor Purvis during the second half of their game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Johnson-Matthews has started the past six games.

[Photo] DePaul maintains separation heading into final quarter

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Jorie Allen lines up for a shot on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen scored 13 points.

[Photo] 3rd quarter underway with DePaul finding their footing

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Players on DePaul women's basketball team celebrate their teammates on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul won against Xavier, 57-50.

[Photo] DePaul defense gets it done late to seal win

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Jorie Allen fights for a rebound against Xavier's Petra Oborilova and Irune Orio on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen is DePaul's leading scorer.

[Photo] Starters for tonight’s contest

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Sumer Lee dribbles down the court while Xavier's Júlia Garcia Roig follows behind on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul's women’s team has a 9-11 overall record.

[Photo] First half ends in sloppy fashion, game is up for grabs

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Meg Newman looks to make a shot while Jorie Allen watches on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The women’s team is 4-3 in Big East conference play.

[Photo] Slow start for Blue Demons

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Kate Clarke runs through the tunnel, debuting her new red uniform, at the start of her game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul wore red uniforms to honor their late former assistant coach, Maggie Dixon.

[Photo] Demons donning red to honor Maggie Dixon

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Writer
January 22, 2025
Shakara McCline catches a pass as Xavier's Petra Oborilova guards during the first half of their game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The score was 9-7, with Xavier winning, after the first media timeout.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball ends skid with win against Xavier

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer
January 22, 2025
Peyton’s Power Hour: Why are the Chicago Bulls so stingy about the jerseys they retire?

Peyton’s Power Hour: Why are the Chicago Bulls so stingy about the jerseys they retire?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
January 13, 2025
Jorie Allen puts up a shot while Olivia Olsen tries to block on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the second half of the game. Allen has averaged 17.6 points per game against Big East opponents this season.

Live Updates: DePaul women’s basketball earns a win against Providence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
January 12, 2025
DePaul guard, Shakara McCline, attempts a shot against Marquette on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. McCline scored four points in the 59-78 loss.

DePaul women’s basketball suffers a loss against Marquette

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
December 29, 2024
DePaul guard, Sumer Lee, jumps for a layup against Butler on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons next game is on Sunday, Dec. 29 against Marquette.

DePaul women’s basketball secures a win against Butler in Big East opener

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
December 22, 2024
Jorie Allen jumps for a layup during her game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Allen surpassed 1,000 career points, with a total of 21 points in the game.

DePaul women’s basketball enters Big East play trying to find their shot

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
December 18, 2024
Jorie Allen fends off an opponent, beginning her fifth season with the Blue Demons, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at McGrath Philips Arena. DePaul defeated Lewis 83-41.

Rediscovering her passion: Jorie Allen’s journey back to DePaul

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Jorie Allen looks to the hoop to shoot on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, against Winona State. Allen is headed into her fifth season as a Blue Demon.

Embracing the challenge and taking advantage of the opportunity: DePaul women’s basketball preview

Nathan Klepp and Peyton Hopp
November 4, 2024
Peyton’s Power Hour: DePaul women’s basketball — and Coach Bruno — deserve more recognition

Peyton’s Power Hour: DePaul women’s basketball — and Coach Bruno — deserve more recognition

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Basketball season is here DeJamz

Basketball season is here DeJamz

Peyton Hopp and Ryan Hinske
November 4, 2024
The Addison red line stop is scattered with DraftKings ads on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Sports betting has become so pervasive that it’s now being advertised feet away from sports arenas.

Peyton’s Power Hour: Has sports betting become too normalized?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
DeJamz: KPOP!

DeJamz: KPOP!

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
Dominic Lucchesi attends a tutoring session in the Lincoln Park Athletics Advising Office on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. This space is meant to provide both a quiet place for athletes to study and receive aid from tutors.

DePaul Athletics helps student athletes ace academic excellence

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
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
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives on Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Peyton’s Power Hour: Derrick Rose’s retirement

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
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
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