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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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...

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.

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

Anna Retzlaff, Contributing Writer February 17, 2025

A circle forms around the dance floor as someone performs a dance in a red halter dress to Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” with two backup dancers. Later, a runway is set up for people to show...

Isaiah Rivera drives towards the basket on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul closes out a two-game home stand against Villanova that dominated the Blue Demons in their last matchup on Jan. 4.

Live Updates: DePaul can’t overcome shooting woes in loss to Villanova

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

DePaul (2-10) closes out a two-game home stand against a Villanova team (5-6) that dominated the Blue Demons in their last matchup on Jan. 4. The Wildcats won 100-56, their only triple-digit scoring performance...

DePaul students enter the Arts & Letters building on Jan. 29, 2025. DePaul recently changed their attendance policy, removing the Dean of Students from the extended absence notification process.

No More Dean? DePaul’s new extended absence policy puts professors in charge

Casey Tharrington and Khadija Mujahid February 3, 2025

Who should decide whether a student’s extended absence is excused — professors or university administrators? DePaul’s recent policy change has put that decision in the hands of professors, prompting...

Protesters gather outside Trump Tower in the Loop to demonstrate against the inauguration of President Trump on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. DePaul public safety are instructed to not ask students about immigration status.

Know your rights: How DePaul plans to respond to ‘immigration raids’

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor January 27, 2025

Wasting no time fulfilling President Trump’s campaign promises of sweeping raids on undocumented immigrants, Tom Homan —  Trump’s new ‘border czar’ — made plans for “immigrant raids” in...

DePaul Biz and CTA launch partnership for economic development in Red Line Extension

DePaul Biz and CTA launch partnership for economic development in Red Line Extension

Jake Cox, Digital Managing Editor January 20, 2025

DePaul professors in the Driehaus College of Business are looking to bring their classwork to the real world through a new partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The partnership began this...

A nationally recognized leader and advocate for empowering others, Matos currently serves as vice chancellor for equity and inclusion at the University of California, Berkeley. Photo courtesy of Dania Matos | Via DePaul Newsline

Dania Matos to be DePaul’s next vice president for diversity, inclusion and belonging

Avery Schoenhals, Campus News Editor December 19, 2024

DePaul University President Rob Manuel announced the selection of Dania Matos as the next vice president for diversity, inclusion and belonging in a Newsline statement emailed to the university community...

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