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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

New DePaul men's basketball head coach Dave Leito is confident he can bring the program back to success. (Josh Leff/The DePaulia)

Commentary: Dave Leitao said the right things, now it’s time to prove it

Ben Gartland March 30, 2015

With a smile, an abundance of thankfulness and a proclamation of a mission to win, Dave Leitao was re-introduced to the DePaul community. For a hire that does not feel particularly inspired, Leitao's...

Dave Leitao vows to change culture in return to DePaul men's basketball

Dave Leitao vows to change culture in return to DePaul men’s basketball

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2015

A prideful Dave Leitao’s voice rose as he talked about getting a second chance with the program he left 10 years earlier as Leitao was introduced Monday as the next head coach of DePaul men’s basketball...

Dave Leitao will be rehired as DePaul men's basketball's next head coach. Leitao previously coached at DePaul from 2002 to 2005. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

Dave Leitao to be rehired as DePaul head coach

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2015

Former DePaul head coach Dave Leitao will be hired for a second stint as DePaul men's basketball head coach, the school announced Sunday. Leitao, 54, previously served as the Blue Demons' head coach...

Jennifer Rosato Perea named DePaul College of Law dean

Jennifer Rosato Perea named DePaul College of Law dean

Brenden Moore March 25, 2015

  Northern Illinois University College of Law dean Jennifer Rosato Perea has been appointed as the DePaul College of Law dean effective July 1, the university announced today. Rosato...

DePaul women's basketball's season ends with 79-67 loss to Notre Dame

DePaul women’s basketball’s season ends with 79-67 loss to Notre Dame

Matthew Paras, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2015

SOUTH BEND — Brittany Hrynko's last game didn't go the way she wanted it to, but she was still proud of her four years as a Blue Demon. "Coach always gives us about 10 minutes usually to reflect...

Review: "Growing Up and Other Lies" a formulaic, dull comedy

Review: “Growing Up and Other Lies” a formulaic, dull comedy

Mike Horky March 22, 2015

HBO’s "Girls" follows four female friends as they traverse New York City, trying to make sense of their lives and transitions into adulthood. At times it’s formulaic, but at other times it’s...

Despite Rauner’s grant freeze, Bikes N' Roses' hopes not slashed

Despite Rauner’s grant freeze, Bikes N’ Roses’ hopes not slashed

Brenden Moore March 18, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='10420'] Bikes N' Roses tries to get by despite $276,000 state grant being frozen It is just past 3:30 on a Monday afternoon. Students are just getting out of school, the evening...

The 43rd Ward aldermanic debate between incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and challenger Caroline Vickrey was held at the Steppenwolf Theater on Monday. (Brenden Moore / The DePaulia)

Michele Smith, Caroline Vickrey debate in 43rd Ward race

Brenden Moore March 17, 2015

The gloves came off in the race for 43rd Ward alderman as incumbent Ald. Michele Smith accused challenger Caroline Vickrey of not paying her “fair share” of property taxes on her home as the two...

Big East Tournament: No. 2 DePaul knocks off No. 1 Seton Hall for Big East Championship

Big East Tournament: No. 2 DePaul knocks off No. 1 Seton Hall for Big East Championship

Ben Gartland March 10, 2015

DePaul's 78-68 win over Seton Hall started out just like their game earlier in the year: DePaul went up fast and big in the early minutes. Except this time, there was no Seton Hall comeback to ruin...

DePaul enrollment drops, consistent with national trends

DePaul enrollment drops, consistent with national trends

Grant Myatt March 8, 2015

While higher education enrollment suffers nationally, DePaul is no exception. Since 2011, the total university enrollment is down about 6 percent, while graduate and law enrollment have dropped the most...

DePaul student makes dollars and scents off homemade aftershave

DePaul student makes dollars and scents off homemade aftershave

Jessica Villagomez March 8, 2015

  DePaul University junior John Costa barely manages to squeeze in into his twin sized bed, yet alone much else in his cramped, 8-by-6-and-a-half-foot bedroom in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood....

7 days of coffee: Finish the quarter strong with caffeine

7 days of coffee: Finish the quarter strong with caffeine

Jessica Villagomez March 8, 2015

With finals week approaching, it's time to load up on caffeine in order to finish the quarter strong Oh, finals week. A week where alarms are set in 15-minute increments to allow for maximum napping...

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