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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon salutes a fan from the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

Manager Joe Maddon won’t be back with Cubs next season

Jay Cohen, Associated Press September 29, 2019

From the moment Joe Maddon joined the Chicago Cubs, taking the reins in a Wrigleyville bar five years ago, he talked about winning. He was the right manager at the right time for a franchise that had...

In this Aug. 5, 2004, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Doug Glanville congratulates a teammate in the 10th inning against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. The Chicago Cubs say they're investigating a fan using what appeared to be an offensive hand gesture associated with racism behind Glanville, now a television reporter, who was on the air for NBC Sports Chicago.

Cubs ban indefinitely fan who used ‘offensive’ hand gesture

Andrew Seligman, Associated Press May 9, 2019

The Chicago Cubs have banned indefinitely from Wrigley Field the fan that used what appeared to be a racist hand gesture behind an African American television reporter during a game at their ballpark. The...

A security guard looks to outside from Wrigley Field, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Chicago. The Chicago Cubs baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels was postponed due to inclement weather. The makeup date is yet to be determined.

Snow at Wrigley leads to postponement of Angels-Cubs finale

Associated Press April 14, 2019

Snow and rain led to the postponement of Sunday's finale of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. A makeup date was not immediately announced. A steady...

Andrew Hattersley | The DePaulia

Cubs snowed out in home opener

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2018

As if 11 days wasn’t long enough for Cubs fans to wait to see their team open the season at Wrigley, they were forced to wait another day when snow covered much of the field. The cancellation didn’t...

Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Chicago, after the Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 9-8.  (Charles Rex Arbogast/The Associated Press)

What a rush! Cubs advance to NLCS

Dirce Toca, Assistant News Editor October 16, 2017

Cubs fans were kept on their toes after Game 4 of the National League Division Series was delayed and then canceled due to inclement weather. Though rain delays have been known to help the defending...

Cubby fashion around campus

Cubby fashion around campus

Taylor Ashmore October 31, 2016

It’s hard to ignore the overwhelming amount of bright blue Cubs hats that are not only filling DePaul’s campus, but also the entire city of Chicago. World Series fever has spread, and people from all...

A partisan opinion of Cleveland

A partisan opinion of Cleveland

Geoff Stellfox October 31, 2016

In .43 seconds, Google has 3,940,000 hits on a search of why Cleveland sucks. “This article is going to be a piece of cake,” I think to myself while a broad grin spreads across my face. I just hope...

World Series means headaches for Wrigleyville residents

World Series means headaches for Wrigleyville residents

Emma Krupp October 31, 2016

When DePaul junior Colin Macones tried to come home to his apartment in Wrigleyville on Saturday night, he was stopped by the police at the front of his street. It was getting late, and they wanted to...

(Geoff Stellfox/The DePaulia)

Ain’t afraid of no goat

Jack Higgins October 30, 2016

  Moving away from a home city can be tough on sports fans. Fans no longer get to watch their home team play on local networks and must look to unconventional means in order to watch...

Take me out to the ball game

Take me out to the ball game

Jack Higgins October 30, 2016

The first baseball game I ever saw live was a Cubs-Brewers game at six years old. Yet, the first sports team apparel I ever wore was a toddler-sized Indians’ jersey. I have lived in the Chicago suburbs...

Navigating the CTA during the World Series madness

Navigating the CTA during the World Series madness

Seth Smith October 30, 2016

People living in Chicago know the rarity of the Cubs in the World Series.  They also know the usual pace of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) during rush hour. Now combine these two and what you get...

DePaul Cubs fans embrace their team in L.A.

DePaul Cubs fans embrace their team in L.A.

Ben Gartland October 24, 2016

In the middle of Los Angeles, California DePaul Cubs fans are not quiet about their pride. “I’ve worn my hat every day,” DePaul senior Josue Ortiz said. “I actually had to get some additional...

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