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Video games are still my safe haven one year later
I wanted to write a lede about how it’s been a year since the pandemic began, and how all of our lives have drastically changed since last March. But we all know that. What hasn’t changed — and has gotten more attention — is the time we spend gaming. The gaming industry hasn’t been slowed down at all due to the pandemic — in fact, it’s actually sped up production like never before, giving people a source of entertainment while quarantining in their homes.
COLUMN: These last two games will decide DePaul's fate
Alexa Sandler/The DePaulia DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore goes up for a layup against St. John’s on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. Losing sucks, doesn’t it? The former athlete in me would be irate if I went through the abysmal display shown to basketball fans this season. You’d like to think that after six seasons, some improvements could be made – but alas, Blue Demon fans and alumni were bamboozled once again.
OPINION: UFC 255 should be headlined by the Shevchenko sisters, not Figueiredo and Perez
DWTNCS LLC via Getty Images LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 26: Antonina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan celebrates after her victory over Jaimee Nievera in their women’s flyweight bout during Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series at the TUF Gym on June 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/DWTNCS LLC) For the first time in UFC history, a pair of sisters — Valentina and Antonina Shevchenko — will fight on the same card.
Kelly Campbell signs with the Xcyde Angels
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|July 15, 2020 Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia DePaul senior guard Kelly Campbell is recognized during the starting lineups before the Blue Demons hosted Xavier on Feb. 16. Kelly Campbell, DePaul’s standout senior during this past season, has officially signed to play with the Xcyde Angels of the Damen-Basketball-Bundesliga (DBBL) for the 2020-21 season.
Petition calls for DePaul to cut ties with Chicago Police Department
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh Chicago Police officers cross the street in downtown Chicago, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. An online petition created by students and faculty at DePaul is calling for the university to end their relationship with the Chicago Police Department. The request is directly in response to DePaul’s statement published on Monday, June 1. The statement, written by President A.
Even without sports, photographers' creativity still runs high
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|June 4, 2020 Ryan Gilroy The inside of Wintrust Arena is seen after a DePaul basketball game on Tuesday, Oct. 29. We’ve seen the coronavirus shut down sports as we know it – yet, for the people who capture those split-second moments during those games, there is still a dire need to create.
Premier Lacrosse League announces fanless, quarantined championship tournament for 2020 season
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|May 6, 2020 Sam Brettschneider | PLL Whipsnakes LC attackman Matt Rambo celebrates with teammates after scoring the championship-winning goal in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Earlier Wednesday, the Premier Lacrosse League announced the PLL Championship Series, a two-week, fanless championship tournament that will take place from July 25 to August 9, a huge step forward for the world of sports in the era of COVID-19.
OPINION: People over party: Larry Hogan’s leadership set standard for other states, White House
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|April 29, 2020 AP Photo/Brian Witte Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces that all nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in the state must conduct universal coronavirus testing of all residents and staff, whether they have symptoms or not, during a news conference on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Annapolis, Md. Col. Eric Allely, the state surgeon of the Maryland National Guard, is standing behind the governor.
DePaul hockey to host Team Ireland
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|March 11, 2020 Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia DePaul winger Connor McNally (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Illinois in the second period on Friday. Yes, this is actually happening. Sometimes, a good connection can land you something new. But other times, they can lead to enormous opportunities.
DePaulia sports editors discuss men's, women's basketball season endings
The D-Men discuss the end of the season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, including the men’s deflating loss at Providence and the Big East women’s tournament. The crew is also joined by former sports editor Andrew Hattersley, who caught up on the pod.
DePaulia editors discuss men's basketball's win over Georgetown
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close The DePaulia’s sports desk discusses the men’s recent win over Georgetown as well as how the win came in the context of the disappointing conference season. Then they move on to the women’s basketball team, which has big Big East dreams on the horizon.
DePaulia editors discuss men's basketball's humiliating loss and Dave Leitao
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 3 + 3? Send Email Cancel DePaul men’s basketball just had one of its most humiliating losses. The DePaulia’s sports desk discusses what went so wrong, head coach Dave Leitao’s role in the mess and Sports Editor Lawrence Kreymer’s controversial column from last week.
DePaul hockey's playoff chances cut short in first round
DePaul takes a shot on net against the Concordia Falcons in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia DePaul takes a shot on net against the Concordia Falcons in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia DePaul takes a shot on net against the Concordia Falcons in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. FOND DU LAC, Wis.
DePaul hockey sweeps Oshkosh to qualify for postseason
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|February 9, 2020 The DePaul hockey team celebrates after making it to the playoffs. Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia The DePaul hockey team celebrates after making it to the playoffs. Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia The DePaul hockey team celebrates after making it to the playoffs. Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 3 + 6?
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 13
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. On this week’s episode of D-Men Roundtable, The DePaulia’s sports desk discusses the men’s basketball team’s past two games, which can only be described in one way: copy-and-paste.
Blue Demons struggle with season on the line
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|February 3, 2020 Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification In a must-win weekend for the hockey team, the DePaul faced off against the top-ranked Aurora Spartans for a home-at-home matchup.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 12
Search Multimedia Podcasts Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|January 31, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The DePaulia’s sports desk recaps recent men’s basketball games, which have left fans disappointed. Multimedia Multimedia Multimedia Multimedia La DePaulia Multimedia Arts/Life Multimedia Basketball Multimedia Sign up to receive weekly top stories and breaking news in your inbox.
D-Men Roundtable: DePaul men's basketball beats No. 5 Butler
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. On a special episode of D-Men Roundtable, The DePaulia discusses the men’s basketball team’s upset win over Butler over the weekend, then the women’s team’s win.
DePaul hockey returns with intensity, splits with Robert Morris
Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor & Staff Photographer|January 20, 2020 Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The Blue Demons returned to Johnny’s Ice House West this past weekend and split their doubleheader against the Robert Morris University Eagles on Friday and Saturday.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 10
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. This week’s episode of D-Men roundtable features a discussion about women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno’s nomination to the Hall of Fame and previews the upcoming games for both the men’s and women’s teams.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 9
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. In this week’s episode of D-Men Roundtable, The DePaulia’s sports desk discusses the men’s basketball team’s recent losses after an initial strong start to the season during non-conference play.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 8
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel On the latest episode of D-Men Roundtable, The DePaulia discusses the women’s basketball game against UConn. Then we look at the men’s team’s double-header on Saturday. Finally, we talk about why the men’s team still isn’t ranked despite its recent successes.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 7
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DePaul hockey swept by Concordia
DePaul hockey player player Brenton Wadsworth moves the puck up the ice during the Blue Demons' game against Concordia. Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia DePaul hockey player player Brenton Wadsworth moves the puck up the ice during the Blue Demons' game against Concordia. Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy | The DePaulia DePaul hockey player player Brenton Wadsworth moves the puck up the ice during the Blue Demons' game against Concordia.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 6
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Last week, DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno achieved a milestone rarely seen in sports: winning his 700th career game with one program. This week, D-Men Roundtable discusses the women’s victory at Northwestern, a recap of the men’s still-undefeated team, the AP Top 25 poll and previews Wednesday night’s game against Texas Tech.
D-Men Roundtable: Episode 5
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DePaul hockey drops two games against Marian
Players from DePaul and Marian line up for a faceoff during the first period on Friday, Nov. 22. Xavier Ortega | The DePaulia Players from DePaul and Marian line up for a faceoff during the first period on Friday, Nov. 22. Xavier Ortega | The DePaulia Xavier Ortega | The DePaulia Players from DePaul and Marian line up for a faceoff during the first period on Friday, Nov. 22.
D-Men Roundtable Episode 4: DePaul men's basketball's strong start feels different from past years
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. On this week’s episode of D-Men Roundtable, The DePaulia’s sports desk discusses how this year’s strong start to the men’s basketball team’s season differs from past years – and the potential the team has.
DePaul's inspirational hockey coach leads throughout Chicago - The DePaulia
Ryan Gilroy, Staff Photographer November 18, 2019 It doesn’t take a genius to notice when a team has a different face behind the bench, especially when that person holds a front office position. But for one coach, she’s had an enormous impact on a team at a school that isn’t a member of the same league or division from the rest – in less than six months.
D-Men Roundtable: Can DePaul men's basketball continue to succeed after Iowa?
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close DePaul men’s basketball has the talent to succeed – but does the team have the coach and athletic director it needs? On this week’s episode of D-Men Roundtable, The DePaulia sports team discusses the Blue Demons’ win over Iowa and what this means for the rest of the season.
DePaulia Sports Podcast: Episode 2
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. In this week’s episode, The DePaulia’s sports team discusses the volleyball team and the men’s basketball team’s performance at its exhibition game last week.
DePaulia Sports Podcast: DePaul basketball preview
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. In the first episode The DePaulia’s brand new weekly sports podcast, we dive into all things DePaul basketball ahead of the upcoming season.
Chicago Teachers Union takes to the streets
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union walk the streets of Chicago to strike for support staff members, smaller class sizes and paid prep time on Thursday, Oct. 17. Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia Members of the Chicago Teachers Union walk the streets of Chicago to strike for support staff members, smaller class sizes and paid prep time on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Blue Madness takes over Phillips Arena
DePaul students geared up for this year’s basketball season during Blue Madness, an event held by both the men’s and women’s teams on Thursday night. The event was free for students and featured a number of events throughout the night. Attendees were able to pick up free t-shirts upon entry and browse merchandise from both teams. The night kicked off with a scrimmage from the women’s team and then the men’s, where they were split for form “blue” and “gray” teams.
DePaul club hockey sweeps Illinois over weekend
DePaul winger Connor McNally (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Illinois in the second period on Friday. Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia DePaul winger Connor McNally (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Illinois in the second period on Friday. Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia DePaul winger Connor McNally (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Illinois in the second period on Friday.
DePaul hockey closed out by Indiana in opening weekend
DePaul club hockey goalie Rodolfo Hodgson Jr. makes a save during the game on Friday at Johnny’s Ice House West. Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia DePaul club hockey goalie Rodolfo Hodgson Jr. makes a save during the game on Friday at Johnny’s Ice House West. Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia Ryan Gilroy / The DePaulia DePaul club hockey goalie Rodolfo Hodgson Jr. makes a save during the game on Friday at Johnny’s Ice House West.
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