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Wisch: Is DePaul’s New Arena A Win For The Students?

In any case, however, the question of who ultimately foots the bill isn’t the one I’m interested in delving into today. Rather, it’s this: Is DePaul’s new arena actually a good thing for its students?

670 The Score–2013/05/18

East view of plans for two new hotels and a 10,000-seat arena near McCormick Place. (Source: City of Chicago)

DePaul Arena Part Of Larger Plan To Revamp McCormick Place, Navy Pier

City Hall has unveiled plans to build a new arena for DePaul basketball at McCormick Place, as part of larger plans to upgrade the convention center and redesign much of Navy Pier.

2013/05/16

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Wisch: Numbers Don’t Add Up For DePaul Arena’s Naming Rights

So, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reportedly has a $300 million plan to build new basketball arena at McCormick Place and bring the DePaul Blue Demons back into the city after more than 30 years in Rosemont.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/14

Oliver Purnell. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Four DePaul Players Receive Permission To Transfer

After another disappointing season that included just two Big East wins, four DePaul players have received permission to seek a transfer to a different school.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/09

DePaul Blue Demons mascot. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

DePaul Set To Play In New League As Big East, Catholic 7 Officially Split

The Big East and the so-called “Catholic 7″, which includes DePaul, officially announced their much-anticipated split Friday, which will become effective July 1.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/08

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No. 21 Notre Dame Beats DePaul In OT, 82-78

Jerian Grant scored 21 points, including a big three-point play in overtime, to lift No. 21 Notre Dame to an 82-78 win over DePaul on Wednesday night, beating the Blue Demons in overtime for the second time in 11 days.

2013/02/13

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Arcidiacono Helps Villanova Knock Off DePaul 94-71

First, Daniel Ochefu made a jumper. Then Darrun Hilliard and Ryan Arcidiacono each converted a layup, and Arcidiacono connected on a 3-pointer. One after another, the shots kept going in for Villanova in the second half.

2013/02/05

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Cincinnati Holds On To Beat DePaul 75-70

Cashmere Wright scored 20 points before leaving with an injury, leading Cincinnati to a 75-70 victory over DePaul Tuesday night.

2013/01/15

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Daniels Leads UConn Over DePaul 99-78

DeAndre Daniels had a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Connecticut routed DePaul 99-78 on Tuesday.

2013/01/08

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Seton Hall Defeats DePaul 73-72

Fuquan Edwin converted the game-winning layup with 6.9 seconds remaining to give Seton Hall a 73-72 win against DePaul on Wednesday night.

2013/01/02

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Loyola Defeats DePaul 66-57

Cully Payne scored 24 points to lead Loyola of Chicago to a 69-61 victory over crosstown rival DePaul on Saturday.

2012/12/29

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DePaul Defeats Northern Illinois 69-64

CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Young scored 15 points, including critical free throws in the final two minutes, as DePaul ran its winning streak to six with a 69-64 victory over Northern Illinois on Sunday. Young […]

2012/12/16

Brandon Young. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

DePaul, Other Non-Football Schools Mull Big East Exit

The seven Big East schools that don’t play football spoke with the conference commissioner Thursday about possibly breaking from a league that has been drastically reshaped.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/13

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DePaul Defeats Arizona State 78-61

Brandon Young scored 18 points and had nine assists in leading DePaul to its fifth consecutive win, a 78-61 decision Wednesday over Arizona State.

2012/12/12

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DePaul Beats Milwaukee 84-50

Donnavan Kirk tied a career high with 14 points to lead the Blue Demons.

2012/12/09

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Young Helps DePaul Rally Past Chicago State 74-64

Brandon Young scored 21 points, and a renewed defensive effort in the second half allowed DePaul to overcome a 14-point deficit Wednesday and beat Chicago State 74-64.

2012/12/05

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Melvin Scores 30 As DePaul Beats Fairfield 85-78

Cleveland Melvin matched a career high with 30 points and Brandon Young added 20 as DePaul held off a late Fairfield rally to secure an 85-78 victory Tuesday night.

2012/11/27

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Wichita State Gets 75-62 Win Over DePaul In Cancun

Demetric Williams came off the bench to score a career-high 16 points, helping Wichita State beat DePaul 75-62 on Tuesday in the Cancun Challenge semifinals.

2012/11/20

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DePaul Beats Austin Peay 98-67

DePaul was disappointed after its last loss and was determined to play with more intensity. The Blue Demons did that with their press on Saturday, forcing 27 turnovers in a 98-67 rout of Austin Peay.

2012/11/17

DePaul basketball could be returning to the city. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wisch: DePaul Wants Hoops Back In City – But What About Campus?

So, big-time college basketball looks to finally be coming back to the Windy City.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/16

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