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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Nidaa Nabeel guards the basketball during the iDrive basketball league on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Woodridge Athletic Recreation Center. “I’ll never change myself for other people, so I’ll continue to wear the hijab and play basketball,” Nabeel said.

Basketball league helps young Muslim players merge faith and sports and find community

Peyton Hopp and LiLi Jarvenpa May 12, 2025

Two basketball courts filled with eager students ready to play three-on-three basketball at Woodridge Athletic Recreation Center. As some chatted with friends, others were already shooting hoops. A few...

Ibtihaj Muhammad of the United States pose with her bronze medals on the podium after the womens team sabre fencing event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

‘There is representation everywhere’: Four years after Illinois’ ‘Inclusive Athletic Attire Act’

Peyton Hopp and LiLi Jarvenpa April 21, 2025

Muslim women wear hijabs as a symbol of modesty and faith. They wear hijabs in their everyday life — even in sports. But in order to wear a hijab, Muslim girls have to sign a waiver to participate in...

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