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Episode 21: Jamya Whitman & Gwen Halik, Cheer
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Published on 5/14/2025
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Published on 5/14/2025
On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, we are joined by DePaul cheer co-captains Gwen Halik and Jamya Whitman. The two four-year members share their journey of growing up together, finding their love for the sport and choosing to compete collegiately in Chicago. Through many shared expeiences, the two seniors detail what's next after a lifelong commitment to cheerleading.
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Heading into her final season as a Blue Demon, women's soccer senior midfielder Nahla Dominguez sat down with Kacy and Jenna to discuss her transition to DePaul, finding her love for the sport again and lessons learned from one of her greatest mentors, Coach Alex. Dominguez also shares on her step-by-step gameday routine as well as her career aspirations postgrad.
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Don't forget, episodes are available every other Tuesday and are available on Apple, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published on 9/16/2025
Coming off a U23 Gold Medal with USA Volleyball, DePaul head coach Marie Zidek sits down with Kacy and Jenna to kick off season two of the Blue Demon room. The Chicago native speaks of her journey to leadership at the highest level, intentionality behind program building and previews the season ahead. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't forget, episodes are available every other Tuesday and are available on Apple, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published on 9/2/2025
Wrapping up season one of Blue Demon Room, we welcome Rachel Krasowski (Volleyball), Schuyler Riese (Women's Soccer), Kash Allen (Track and Field), and Ryder Henares (Golf) to the show to reflect on their athletics journey with DePaul just before graduation.
Thank you for your support of the inaugrual season of the Blue Demon Room. Stay tuned for season two coming in August of 2025.
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Published on 6/16/2025
On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, we are joined by DePaul Men's Basketball forward, NJ Benson! Benson tells us about his familial bond with his team, how he dealt with his first big injury this year, and what led him to come to DePaul and play BIG EAST basketball! He also shares what inspired him to study psychology and how important of a role his family has played in his academic and athletic journey.
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Don't forget, episodes are available every other Wednesday and are available on Apple, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published on 6/5/2025