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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Students walk to class on Thursday, April 3, 2025, outside of the Schmitt Academic Center. Chronic absenteeism, defined by the Department of Education as missing more than 10% of the school year, has entrenched itself in students nationwide.

Empty desks and disengagement: Rethinking attendance in a post-pandemic world

Anna Barth and Anna Retzlaff April 7, 2025

The ripple effects of pandemic-era policies — relaxed attendance, online learning alternatives and lower achievement expectations — have redefined student relationships with school. For many, attending...

Jorie Allen shouts ahead to her teammates as she makes her way down the court during the first half of DePaul’s game against Providence on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, Meg Newman and Sumer Lee have started all 18 games this season.

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

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 7, 2025

When then-interim head coach Jill Pizzotti concluded her postgame press conference after the penultimate home game on Feb. 23, she told the media on her way out to make sure we’re back for next Sunday's...

Students walk into DePaul’s Student Center on Lincoln Park Campus on Thursday, April 3, 2025. In November 2024, two Jewish students were attacked outside the Student Center and are suing DePaul.

Two Jewish students sue DePaul, alleging negligence after attack on campus

LiLi Jarvenpa and Sadie Springer April 3, 2025

Two Jewish DePaul students are filing a lawsuit against the university for failing to protect them from being attacked on campus last fall in what Chicago Police Department has classified as a hate crime.  On...

Senior Addison Talbot steps up to the plate against Providence on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. The Friars swept the Blue Demons in the weekend series.

Despite seven home runs, DePaul gets swept by Providence

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer March 25, 2025

The Blue Demons hit seven home runs to score 10 of their 11 total runs in the series, but were swept by Providence 3-0, on Senior day, Saturday, March 22.  The series started on Friday, March 21, with...

Catcher Zoe Levine steps up to the plate during a match against Seton Hall on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. Levine, a freshman, had one hit in the game.

DePaul loses home-opening series to Seton Hall, gets first Big East win of season

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

Although DePaul softball lost their home-opening series to Seton Hall last weekend, the Blue Demons bounced back after a team meeting to win on Saturday, splitting the final two games of the series. The...

CJ Gunn defends the ball during the first half during DePaul's game against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul is in its second round of the Big East Tournament.

Live updates: heavy underdog DePaul takes Creighton to double overtime

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

After a thrilling upset against seven seed Georgetown, the DePaul Blue Demons advance to play No. 2 Creighton in the second round of the Big East Tournament. Creighton heads to Madison Square Garden...

Michael Ansari shows off his baby blue DePaul jersey after the team's win on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Demons defeated the seven seed Georgetown Hoyas 71-67.

DePaul superfan travels 850 miles to watch his team play — during finals

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 13, 2025

It's not every day your school’s basketball team plays in an iconic arena such as Madison Square Garden. One DePaul student went the extra mile after getting an “excused absence” note from DePaul...

Layden Blocker drives down the court while Micah Peavy keeps up on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul won round one of the Big East Tournament against the Georgetown Hoyas.

DePaul upsets Georgetown, lives to see another day in conference tournament

Ryan Hinske and Nick Palazzolo March 12, 2025

To open the Big East Tournament on Wednesday night, DePaul men’s basketball defeated a Georgetown opponent by the skin of their teeth, capping off a third win against them this season. In both regular...

JJ Traynor hangs on to the rim after making a dunk during the first half on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul is undefeated against Georgetown so far this season.

Live Updates: DePaul wins dramatic first game in Big East Tournament

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

Madison Square Garden, fondly coined "The Mecca" by sports fans around the world, hosts some of the globe's most iconic sporting events and concerts to date. In March, The Garden is the site of the men's...

Four freestanding townhouses sit on the corner of  N. Sheffield and Belden Avenues. The house numbers are 2308, 2310, 2314 and 2316 and will be demolished for the new basketball facility.

Athletic facility still sparks controversy within neighborhood groups

DePaul is postponing demolition of Lincoln Park townhomes in their scheme to make a new athletic facility, despite opposition from some community groups. Even with the support of Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd),...

Attendees gather on the dance floor at the Black Student Union Gala on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. This year’s gala welcomed not only DePaul students but also Black students from surrounding universities, fostering a sense of unity and shared experiences across campuses.

DePaul Black Student Union Hosts Annual Gala Celebrating Black History and Culture

Karidja Monjolo, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

The energy at DePaul’s Black Student Union Gala soared as DJ Young Scotty took the stage enhancing the dance floor experience. Students filled the space, moving to a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat...

Refreshed Take Care DePaul banners hang on the bannister in the Lincoln Park Student Center on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The latest version of the long time campaign aims to address a nationwide rise in hate and resulting mental health crises.

In a challenging domestic climate, DePaul revamps Take Care DePaul campaign

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor February 24, 2025

In January, DePaul launched the newest rendition of its health and wellness campaign, Take Care DePaul. Designed to encourage everyone to “lead with empathy and respect,” the refreshed version of the...

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