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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Sullivan Menard from Palmer, Alaska will be a preferred walk-on for the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team next season.

Sullivan Menard is trying to put Alaska basketball on the map

Paul Steeno and Andrew Hattersley February 25, 2019

Sullivan Menard, the latest recruit to pledge his services to the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team, has an A-list story to tell about how the union between himself and DePaul University came about. "My...

Jussie Smollett leaving Cook County jail on Thurs. Feb. 21 following his release from custody after being charged with disorderly conduct and filing a false police report.

The man who cried hate crime

Carolyn Bradley, Copy Editor February 25, 2019

Now that actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with falsifying a hate crime as of Feb. 21, the question stands with how this incident impacts public reputations as well as news coverage. Smollett alleged...

DePaul forward Paul Reed (4) shoots in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in New York. Mary Altaffer | AP

Bluejays; Blue Demons: Can DePaul cool off one of nation’s best 3-point shooting teams?

Paul Steeno February 20, 2019

Blink and it's the end of February and DePaul has three home games left. That third to last home game for the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (13-11, 5-8) goes down tonight at 8 at Wintrust...

Senior guard Max Strus and freshman guard Flynn Cameron walk off the court following DePaul's 92-73 loss to Marquette Tuesday night. Will Barksdale | The DePaulia

“We ran into a buzzsaw:” Golden Eagles sever DePaul at Wintrust

Paul Steeno February 12, 2019

To beat the No. 10 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (21-4; 10-2) on Tuesday night, the DePaul Blue Demons (13-10; 5-7) would have had to do something special. They hadn't beaten a team ranked in the top...

People sleep in tents near a wooded area adjacent to the Dan Ryan Expressway on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Officials throughout the region were focused on protecting vulnerable people from the cold.

Chicago bands together to help the homeless during deep freeze

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2019

As Chicago hit record-low temperatures last week, a number of organizations in the city and the surrounding areas took extra measures to ensure the safety of homeless residents. Chicago was blitzed by...

Sophomore forward Paul Reed and senior forward Femi Olujobi look on during DePaul's loss to Butler on Jan. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

Revenge-minded Blue Demons welcome Providence to Wintrust

Paul Steeno February 2, 2019

DePaul needs to stop the bleeding after dropping their third-straight contest on Wednesday. The DePaul Blue Demons (11-9; 3-6) next opportunity to do that is today at 1:30 when they welcome the Providence...

Gery Chico is a Chicago native and lawyer who joined in the 2019 mayoral race, which gained attention after Mayor Rahm Emanuel annnounced he would not be seeking a second term.

Gery Chico adds experience and connections to mayoral race

Carina Smith, Nation & World Editor January 28, 2019

Gery Chico has spent his life taking on many important roles in Chicago, but now he is ready to tackle a new one: being the next mayor. Chico announced his plan to run for Chicago governor in September,...

Sophomore forward Paul Reed and the DePaul Blue Demons battle the Butler Bulldogs tonight at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons vs. Bulldogs: Can DePaul make it three in a row?

Paul Steeno January 16, 2019

DePaul is on a roll. After defeating No. 24 ranked St. John's 79-71 on Saturday in New York, the Blue Demons have now strung together back-to-back wins in Big East Conference play for the first time...

The concurrent emergence of Jaylen Butz and Paul Reed has been a major development for the DePaul Blue Demons this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

A year older, a year wiser

Paul Steeno January 14, 2019

If older is indeed wiser, DePaul basketball has gifted young big men Paul Reed and Jaylen Butz one of the better learning environments in the country over the last two seasons. Sometimes it's the upperclassmen...

DePaul forward Paul Reed, left, drives against Xavier guard Paul Scruggs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh | AP

Same old story: DePaul can’t close in Big East opener

Paul Steeno December 29, 2018

In a 74-65 loss Saturday afternoon against the Xavier Musketeers (9-5), the DePaul Blue Demons (8-4) found a new way to lose a tight game in their Big East Conference opener. After DePaul big man Paul...

Head coach Dave Leitao and the DePaul Blue Demons have struggled to close out games this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

Why have the Blue Demons struggled to close out games this season?

Paul Steeno December 26, 2018

Watching DePaul Blue Demon basketball this season hasn't been healthy for the heart. In DePaul's four toughest matchups on their nonconference schedule, the Blue Demons have helplessly watched as late...

Blue Demons star Max Strus tied a DePaul Blue Demon record with eight 3-point field goals Friday night against UIC. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

“He’s Our Superman;” Strus helps Blue Demons fan Flames

Paul Steeno December 14, 2018

The DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team (7-2) was probably expecting a more competitive game than the 90-70 waxing they put on the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames (4-7) tonight at Wintrust...

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