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Shane René

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief

Shane is the Editor-in-Chief of The DePaulia and an undergraduate student studying journalism and political science. He was born in Australia but doesn’t have an accent. Bummer, I know.

 

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Email him at [email protected].

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All content by Shane René
DePaul's Men's Basketball team play's at Wintrust Arena, located in Chicago's South Loop.

[Photo] Opinions: Wintrust Arena is too far away

Erik Uebelacker
March 7, 2022
Outside of Wintrust Arena, home of the DePaul men's and women's basketball teams.

[Photo] Wintrust Arena set to host 2021 NBA Draft combine

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor
May 16, 2021
DePaul’s financial aid pool increase second lowest in a decade

DePaul’s financial aid pool increase second lowest in a decade

Ella Lee, Hannah Mitchell, and Shane René
April 21, 2020
Former softball coach Eugene Lenti pictured at the 2018 Big East Championship.

DePaul accused of ignoring allegations of abuse by Eugene Lenti

Shane René, Lawrence Kreymer, Ella Lee, and Associated Press
April 16, 2020
The Student Center (DePaulia File)

Statewide call-in protest to urge universities to pay sub-contract workers

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells at his team during their game against Buffalo on Dec. 8,

DePaul extends Dave Leitao’s contract through 2023-24 season

Lawrence Kreymer and Shane René
April 2, 2020
DePaulia editors discuss law professor who defended stop-and-frisk policies

DePaulia editors discuss law professor who defended stop-and-frisk policies

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
March 8, 2020
DePaulia editors discuss Ion Apartments/1237 West investigation

DePaulia editors discuss Ion Apartments/1237 West investigation

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
March 1, 2020
HBO's "High Maintenance."

On ‘High Maintenance,’ characters are expendable, but essential

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020
"Avenue 5"

REVIEW: ‘Avenue 5’’s blend of science fiction and comedy is accessible — and kinda scary

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
DePaulia editors discuss enrollment decline and what it means for students, university budget

DePaulia editors discuss enrollment decline and what it means for students, university budget

Shane René and Brita Hunegs
February 24, 2020
President Esteban at a town hall.

DePaul expects $14m tuition revenue shortfall

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2020
FILE-Asst. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Flemming embraces freshman forward Romeo Weems during his clutch, 18-point performance Saturday night.

DePaul wins first game in over a month, 74-68 over Georgetown

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2020
On the east side of North Pond, buildings’ glow reflects on the water. It is one of many spots DePaul students can enjoy the beauty of winter in Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park worth braving Chicago winter weather for

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020
DePaulia editors discuss enrollment, diversity, sexual misconduct report

DePaulia editors discuss enrollment, diversity, sexual misconduct report

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
February 16, 2020
Page 29: DePaulia editors share takeaways from covering Iowa caucuses

Page 29: DePaulia editors share takeaways from covering Iowa caucuses

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
February 10, 2020
OPINION: Giving Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom a devastating statement of Trump's America

OPINION: Giving Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom a devastating statement of Trump’s America

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2020
Page 29: Lower Metra fares for college students may be coming

Page 29: Lower Metra fares for college students may be coming

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
February 6, 2020
REVIEW: Larry David and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' master the most resilient formula in comedy TV

REVIEW: Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ master the most resilient formula in comedy TV

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020
Page 29: Wintrust attendance numbers see modest improvement, still fall short of debut season

Page 29: Wintrust attendance numbers see modest improvement, still fall short of debut season

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
January 28, 2020
A composite image of the new board members provided by DePaul.

DePaul adds new Board of Trustees members

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
Night falls on the Capitol, in Washington during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. For all the gravity of a presidential impeachment trial, Americans don’t seem to be giving it much weight. Web traffic and TV ratings tell a similar story, with public interest seeming to flag after the House voted last month to impeach a president for only the third time in U.S. history.

OPINION: Impeachment is justified, but a giant mistake

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2020
Page 29: DePaulia editors discuss Women's March Chicago 2020

Page 29: DePaulia editors discuss Women’s March Chicago 2020

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
January 21, 2020
Page 29: La DePaulia editors speak about decision to start new Spanish language section

Page 29: La DePaulia editors speak about decision to start new Spanish language section

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
January 14, 2020
EDITORIAL: The DePaulia is proud to introduce La DePaulia

EDITORIAL: The DePaulia is proud to introduce La DePaulia

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2020
Chicagoans swarm dispensaries in first week of recreational cannabis sales

Chicagoans swarm dispensaries in first week of recreational cannabis sales

Shane René and Mackenzie Murtaugh
January 12, 2020

[Video] Where you’ll be able to buy recreational cannabis in Chicago area Jan. 1

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
Page 29: The DePaulia staff discusses the Daily Northwestern editorial

Page 29: The DePaulia staff discusses the Daily Northwestern editorial

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
November 26, 2019
DePaul College of Law lags with bar passage, rankings as Dean faces review

DePaul College of Law lags with bar passage, rankings as Dean faces review

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
Page 29: DePaul Title IX office rebrands, new director aims for transparency

Page 29: DePaul Title IX office rebrands, new director aims for transparency

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
November 12, 2019
Page 29: What does it take to remove a DePaul trustee?

Page 29: What does it take to remove a DePaul trustee?

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
October 30, 2019
Former DePaul men’s basketball forward Max Strus on the floor at Wintrust Arena during a conference match up against St. John’s on March 3.

Former DePaul men’s basketball star lands two-way contract with Bulls

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
Page 29: DePaul trustee resigns from CEO position amid federal probe

Page 29: DePaul trustee resigns from CEO position amid federal probe

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
October 22, 2019
DePaul Trustee Anne Pramagiorre

DePaul trustee retires from Exelon amid federal probe

Bianca Cseke and Shane René
October 17, 2019
Page 29: Some DePaul freshmen frustrated with overbooked dorms as capacity exceeds 100%

Page 29: Some DePaul freshmen frustrated with overbooked dorms as capacity exceeds 100%

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
October 15, 2019
Page 29: As enrollment continues to fall, DePaul president lays out vision for future

Page 29: As enrollment continues to fall, DePaul president lays out vision for future

Hannah Mitchell and Shane René
October 8, 2019
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao paces the sidelines during the Blue Demons' game against Georgetown on March 6 in Wintrust Arena.

Leitao to receive extension following NCAA sanctions

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2019
CPD car parked outside 55 E. Jackson as police investigated a bomb threat called into the 22nd floor, where the president's office is located.

Bomb threat called into 22nd floor of 55 E. Jackson on DePaul’s Loop Campus

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2019
Profs & Pints democritizes access to education

Profs & Pints democritizes access to education

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2019
A cover poster for the upcoming documentary Loopers, a history of caddying in golf.

Out on the loop: the best seat in the house

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2019
Students chant "What do we want? Censure! When do we want it? Now!" outside the Arts and Letters Building on Thursday at 4:15pm. This protest was in direct response to a controversial article by DePaul philosophy professor Jason Hill.

DePaul students stand against hate

Shane René and Mackenzie Murtaugh
May 6, 2019
March 10, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Tiger Woods is congratulated by Donald Trump for his victory at the WGC Cadillac Championship at Trump Doral Golf Club.

OPINION: Trump’s Tiger

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2019
Tiger Woods addresses a massive gallery around the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club after winning his 15th major title.

COMMENTARY: A reformed, more human Tiger Woods does the impossible

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2019
The trials and tribulations of being a dope-smoking dorm-dweller at DePaul

The trials and tribulations of being a dope-smoking dorm-dweller at DePaul

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2019
Billy Garrett Jr. being honored at Allstate Arena after his final career home game with the Blue Demons. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Former DePaul star Billy Garrett Jr. joins the New York Knicks

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks with his team during a timeout in DePaul's victory over St. John's on March 3. The Blue Demons have another chance to end the season on a high note after a disappointing finish to the season with losses to Creighton and St. John's. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Disappointed but not discouraged, fans and players welcome CBI opportunity

Paul Steeno and Shane Rene
March 20, 2019
Juuls, teens and taxes

Juuls, teens and taxes

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019
Mayoral candidate Amara Enyia speaks with students at her “Party to the Polls” on Feb. 11. Chance the Rapper was scheduled to come but could not make it last minute, according to Enyia.

Amara Enyia delivers a walk to the polls, but no Chance the Rapper

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2019
DePaul senior Bobby Thomas practices hitting his wedge to a variety of distances as part of a friendly contest with his teammates.

Golf thaws out for spring season with simulator

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2019
Co-creator Ben Sinclair stars as The Guy, a mild-mannered marijuana delivery man. "High Maintenence" follows him as he meets his various customers throughout New York.MAGES COURTESY OF David Russell/HBO

‘High Maintenance’

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2019
The turnstile attendance for the home opener against Bethune Cookman on Nov. 7 was just 1,018. DePaul won the game 80-58.

If you build it, they still might not come

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2019
Feeling emptier: Non-conference attendance drops in Wintrust’s 2nd year

Feeling emptier: Non-conference attendance drops in Wintrust’s 2nd year

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
McKay, Bale eviscerate Cheney in 'Vice'

McKay, Bale eviscerate Cheney in ‘Vice’

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2019
Commentary: Attendance problems continue in DePaul’s home opener

Commentary: Attendance problems continue in DePaul’s home opener

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2018
Shane Heirman has been accused of paying Brian Bowen II to play for his high school team prior to coming to DePaul.

Heirman linked to convicted agent’s phone records

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
Forced off campus, TPUSA event goes off without a fuss

Forced off campus, TPUSA event goes off without a fuss

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2018
DePaul assistant coaches Tim Anderson and Shane Heirman sit next to DePaul head coach Dave Leitao.

DePaul assistants Tim Anderson, Shane Heirman named in NCAA trial for paying player in high school

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018
DePaul assistant coaches Tim Anderson and Shane Heirman sit next to DePaul head coach Dave Leitao.

New testimony in NCAA trial hits another DePaul men’s basketball coach

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018

NCAA trial hits assistant men’s basketball coach

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2018
Shane Heirman

DePaul assistant Shane Heirman named in NCAA corruption trial

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2018
In first debate, titans clash, backmarkers make their case

In first debate, titans clash, backmarkers make their case

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
Sullivan Training Center rendering

Commentary: A long summer at Sullivan Athletic Center

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2018
Credit: DePaul Athletics

Pitino, DePaul comment on text message suggesting payment to recruit

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
August 2, 2018
Head Coach Eugene Lenti, pictured here during the Big East Championship, led the Blue Demons to the NCAA Tournament for the 20th time in his tenure with the program.

Lenti makes sudden exit after more than 30 years

Shane Rene and Benjamin Conboy
June 13, 2018
Victoria Williamson | The DePaulia

Athletics needs to stop hiding

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2018
Ally Zacek|The DePaulia

Loyola announces 660 percent increase in donations

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2018
What's Fresh in Podcasts

What’s Fresh in Podcasts

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2018
Freshman Joey McCarthy said he's learned a lot over the course of his freshman year at DePaul. He finish T-8 at Callawassie.

Men’s golf finishes third at Callawassie

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2018
Time wasted: The Commission on College Basketball represents a hollow step in the wrong direction

Time wasted: The Commission on College Basketball represents a hollow step in the wrong direction

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2018
Former Secretary of State and Stanford University Provost Condoleezza Rice chairs the Commision on College Baksetball. Darron Cummings | AP

Can they fix it?:Lenti Ponsetto, Leitao express optimism about NCAA recommendations

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2018
Commentary: Give me someone to cheer for

Commentary: Give me someone to cheer for

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2018
Amarah Coleman goes to the rim in the Big East title game. Charles Rex arbogast | AP

Chicago Sky draft Coleman

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2018
Ally Zacek | The DePaulia

Moneyball

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2018
Developing Story: NCAA investigates DePaul Athletics

Developing Story: NCAA investigates DePaul Athletics

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2018
Red hot, ice cold

Red hot, ice cold

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2018
Victoria Williamson | The DePaulia

Commentary: Loyola’s NCAA run should put pressure on Esteban, JLP

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2018
Athletic Director’s relative played key role in Wintrust agreements

Athletic Director’s relative played key role in Wintrust agreements

Jonathan Ballew and Shane Rene
March 12, 2018
Eli Cain and Tre'Darius McCallum walking off the court at Madison Square Garden after Wednesday's season ending loss. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Big East Tournament: DePaul’s season ends in familiar fashion

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2018
Donald Harmann continues to stand by his use of the word in the face of student outcry. (Photo courtesy of DePaul University)

Law professor draws ire of students after using ‘N-word’ in lecture

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2018
(Andrew Hattersley | The DePaulia)

That empty feeling: Despite move to city, men’s basketball attendance remains low

DePaulia Investigation and Shane René
February 26, 2018
Big East programs implicated in FBI probe into NCAA hoops

Big East programs implicated in FBI probe into NCAA hoops

Andrew Hattersley and Shane Rene
February 26, 2018
Josh Leff | The DePaulia

Hard feelings: Alumni embark on ad campaign looking to oust athletic director

Shane Rene, Jonathan Ballew, and Connor McEleney
February 12, 2018
Tyger Campbell is officially off to UCLA. (Photo Courtesy of NBC Sports)

Tyger watch ends, questions remain

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
DePaul improved to 3-4 in road games this season. (Richard Bodee / The DePaulia).

DePaul falls to Creighton 76-75 in the final minute

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
Kelly Campbell had a career-high 20 points Monday night. (Photo Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Women’s basketball reclaim the top spot in Big East with 95-83 win over Marquette

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018
DePaul’s student attendance has grown in the move to Wintrust, but growth relative to low attendance numbers at Allstate isn’t going to fill the Demon Deck anytime soon. (Richard Bodee | The DePaulia)

Commentary: What comes first: energetic students or good basketball?

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2018
Eli Cain scored a season-high 27 points Wednesday against the Hoyas. (Richard Bodee / The DePaulia)

Cain pushes DePaul to second conference win over Georgetown

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Providence head coach Ed Cooley. (Stephen Savioa | AP)

Commentary: FS1 All-Access game review

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2018
Graphic by Victoria Williamson

Wintrust Arena: half empty or half full?

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2018
(Garrett Duncan/The DePaulia)

Marie Zidek takes over DePaul’s volleyball program

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2017
(Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Mark Plotkin to take men’s soccer head coaching job

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2017
Flynn Cameron. (Photo Courtesy of FIBA)

Flynn Cameron commits to DePaul

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2017
(Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

DePaul falls 72-58 to Notre Dame in Wintrust debut

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2017
(Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

DePaul falls 72-58 to Notre Dame in Wintrust debut

Shane Rene and Konrad Markowski
November 12, 2017
Billy Garrett Jr. was honored by fans before his final game at Allstate Arena. (Photo courtesy to DePaul Athletics)

Billy Garrett Jr. embarks on G-League career

Shane Rene and Paul Steeno
November 6, 2017
Men's and women's soccer end tough seasons

Men’s and women’s soccer end tough seasons

Shane Rene and Garret Neal
November 6, 2017
(Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon Rundown

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2017
Commentary: Tyger Campbell still in the running for DePaul

Commentary: Tyger Campbell still in the running for DePaul

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017
Big East preseason coaches' poll puts DePaul in last place

Big East preseason coaches’ poll puts DePaul in last place

Shane Rene and Paul Steeno
October 18, 2017
Freshman Joe McCarthy finished T-7 in his first tournament as a Blue Demon. Photo: DePaul Athletics

DePaul men’s golf welcomes a new era

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2017
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