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Quentin Blais

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor

Quentin is a junior studying journalism with a minor in photography. This is his senior year at the DePaulia. He is a film photographer in his spare time.

Contact Quentin: [email protected]

All content by Quentin Blais
Pippin the piping plover sits on the beach at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary on Wednesday, April 16, 2024. Pippin and Imani have both been spotted on the beach so far this year.

‘Like watching reality TV’: Piping Plovers return to Montrose Point

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
May 5, 2025
Polar Opposites DeJamz

Polar Opposites DeJamz

Jeremy Battle and Quentin Blais
April 14, 2025
I stopped shopping at Amazon four years ago — you should too

I stopped shopping at Amazon four years ago — you should too

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
April 14, 2025
Doug Bruno laughs during an interview in the Sullivan Athletic Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Bruno served for 39 years as the head coach of the DePaul women's basketball team.

[Photo] Doug Bruno steps down from coaching, but his love for basketball — and DePaul — endures

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
April 7, 2025
Jorie Allen goes to high-five Meg Newman during the second half of their game on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. "My teammates and my coaches made me feel so special," Allen said. "I’m just really proud of what we’ve done this year.”

[Photo] From records to hearts, Jorie Allen’s impact on DePaul women’s basketball

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 7, 2025
Charlece Ohiaeri celebrates with Ellery Minch against St. John's on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. This was DePaul's last home game of the 2024-25 season.

[Photo] Five DePaul women’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
March 30, 2025
Jill Pizzotti cheers on DePaul from the sidelines on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is the sixth seed in the Big East conference.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul stunned in loss against Xavier 73-80

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Shakara McCline goes for a shot while Julie Bahati tries to block on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Wintrust Arena. DePaul and St. Johns went into overtime, with DePaul winning the game by one point.

[Photo] Lots of timeouts – DePaul 56, St. John’s 52

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews takes the ball from Jayda Brown on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the second half. DePaul averages 6.8 steals per game.

[Photo] Third quarter done – DePaul 42, St. John’s 40

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews celebrates with her team after they won against St. Johns on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Johnson-Matthews scored two free throws that earned DePaul the win.

[Photo] FINAL – DePaul 65, St. John’s 64

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Jorie Allen goes to high-five Meg Newman during the second half of their game on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. "My teammates and my coaches made me feel so special," Allen said. "I’m just really proud of what we’ve done this year.”

[Photo] Jorie Allen on playing her last game at Wintrust Arena as a Blue Demon

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Jorie Allen tries to block a pass from Kylie Lavelle on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen has played for DePaul for five seasons.

[Photo] Not much of a score difference – DePaul 14, St. John’s 16

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
St. John's head coach Joe Tartamella yells at his team during the first half on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. St. John’s currently sits in eighth place with a 5-12 conference record.

[Photo] First quarter done – DePaul 10, St. John’s 13

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Jill Pizzotti cheers on DePaul from the sidelines on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul is the sixth seed in the Big East conference.

[Photo] Turnovers are crushing DePaul – DePaul 4, St. John’s 13

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Jill Pizzotti and Meg Newman cheer on DePaul from the sidelines on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. At halftime, the score of the game was 27-24, DePaul.

[Photo] HALFTIME – DePaul 27, St. John’s 24

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Kate Clarke and Jorie Allen watch the ball as it falls into the basket during the first half of DePaul's game against St. Johns on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen has started every regular season game.

[Photo] DePaul starters, St. John’s wins tip-off

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Doug Bruno and Jorie Allen hug each other at the beginning of the game on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, a graduate student, was commemorated and will be playing her last regular season game as a Blue Demon.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul crawls out with win against St. John’s, 65-64

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
From ‘(A)nora’ to ‘Emilia Pére(Z)’: DePaul’s thoughts on the 2025 Oscars

From ‘(A)nora’ to ‘Emilia Pére(Z)’: DePaul’s thoughts on the 2025 Oscars

The DePaulia Staff
March 2, 2025
KJ Ulrick practices squatting on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. While they prepare relentlessly, stereotypes on women who powerlift persist.

[Photo] Celebrating womanhood with women from the DePaul powerlifting club

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Kiersten Hung dances during DePaul's Queer Prom event on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The dance is held every year by the campus LGBTQIA+ Resource Center.

[Photo] DePaul’s fourth annual Queer Prom: A night “Frozen in Time”

Anna Retzlaff, Contributing Writer
February 17, 2025
My week of rest and relaxation: How the TikTok ban ruined my life

My week of rest and relaxation: How the TikTok ban ruined my life

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
February 3, 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.

Climbing into community: DePaul club brings fellowship within reach

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
January 27, 2025
Supporters and security gather in the wake of the inauguration parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The motorcade processed through to the Capitol after.

Photo Gallery: Inauguration at a glance

Kit Wiberg, Quentin Blais, Jeremy Battle, Lina Gebhardt, and Nupur Bosmiya
January 21, 2025
Alexander Floyd dodges another club member during a scrimmage on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. The club meets at Maradona Field at Diversey Harbor for the majority of their practices.

No football, no problem: New club bringing touchdowns back to DePaul

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
January 13, 2025
From left to right: Sam Mroz, Claire Tweedie, Grace Logan and Rose O'Keeffe.

[Photo] One Last Ahoy DeJamz

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
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.

[Photo] Noelle Malkamaki took her shot at being a Paralympian — and scored gold

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
A customer waits in the entryway of the Music Box Theater on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The Theater holds daily showings of old and new films.

[Photo] Preserving the past to ensure the future of moviegoing: Music Box Theatre ‘revives at 95’

Jake Panek, Arts & Life Beat Writer
September 23, 2024
A DNC attendee takes a photo of the crowds at the United Center on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Crowds faced difficulty finding seating as the arena grew increasingly more full through the week.

Photo Gallery: Dems take Chicago for energetic conference

Quentin Blais and Lina Gebhardt
August 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris accepts her nomination as the Democratic nominee at the United Center on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2024. In her speech, she said that she would work to represent everyone, even those who don't support her.

[Photo] ‘We’re not going back’: Vice President Harris becomes Democratic nominee Harris

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2024
A group of uncommitted delegates and other pro-Palestinian supporters gather on Aug. 21, 2024, outside the United Center in Chicago. The group is holding a sit-in after being denied a Palestinian-American speaker at the DNC.

[Photo] DNC night three theme ‘A Fight for Our Freedoms’ felt in and outside convention center

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
A spectator takes a photo of the jumbotron during night one of the DNC, on Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago.

Live Updates: The DNC, protests continue on Chicago’s West side

The DePaulia Staff
August 18, 2024
About a dozen delegates and other convention-goers have begun a sit-in in front of the United Center, on Aug. 21, 2024.

Uncommitted delegates denied Palestinian speaker at DNC, holds sit-in

Jake Cox and Quentin Blais
August 21, 2024
President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. Delegates are also meeting to nominate Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.

[Photo] DNC night one: Democrats celebrate ‘everyday Americans,’ Biden passes torch

Lina Gebhardt, Multimedia Editor
August 20, 2024
USE THIS CAPTION Dibs poses for a photo with a fan during a game against Georgetown at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. DePaul lost the game 77-76.

[Photo] Billy Blue Demon’s visionary reflects on history, DIBS nomination

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 19, 2024
Jon Hein, CPD Chief of Patrol, addresses the press after the removal of the encampment on the Quad on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He said multiple orders were given by DePaul and CPD ordering protesters to leave the encampment.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: CPD and Public Safety removed encampment, Coalition held rally

The DePaulia Staff
May 20, 2024
Beth Massey sits in the DePaul Quad after speaking to protesters on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She is an activist who protested the Vietnam War at Columbia University in 1968.

[Photo] Live Updates: CPD, Public Safety raids encampment on LPC Quad

The DePaulia Staff
April 30, 2024
Jason Keller manages the counter of Lets Boogie Records & Tapes on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Keller has worked at the shop for most of his life, even when his father Neil ran it.

Let’s Boogie Record & Tapes: Local record store celebrates the future of physical media

Quentin Blais, Photo Editor
April 28, 2024
Annie Koziel of Daisy Blue performs the first set of DMBO's Battle of the Bands in the Student Center on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Her and Delilah Johnson gave their first ever stage performance Wednesday.

[Photo] Behind the scenes at Battle of the Bands

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief
April 28, 2024
A vending machine stocked with narcan and other forms of aid stands on the 3rd floor of Harold Washington Library in the Loop on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Machines like this are being installed in locations across the city as a way of making life-saving medication more accessible.

[Photo] Fentanyl taking more students lives

Anna Radloff, Contributing Writer
April 28, 2024
The solar eclipse reaches totality at 3:04 ET in Terre Haute, IN, on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse was the last to make landfall in the United States for the next twenty years.

Eclipse Entertainment

Quentin Blais, Madelyn Chapman, and Morgan Kirsch
April 11, 2024
Elizabeth Miller and Sophie Young take a photo of the sun on their phone as they experience totality during the solar eclipse from Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute, IN, on Monday, April 8, 2024. For three minutes, the park was cloaked in darkness as the moon blocked the sun.

Eclipse Entertainment

Quentin Blais, Madelyn Chapman, and Morgan Kirsch
April 6, 2024
Customers browse through various vintage selections at the Vintage House pop-up in Wicker Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The pop-up hosted multiple vendors who all carried a variety of clothing and accessories.

[Photo] ‘Vintage House Chicago’: Empowering vintage collectors through community

Isabel Riley, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2024
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