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Saint Louis University students shop at the vintage market on March 20, 2025. (The University News / Jude Thomas)
Saint Louis University fraternity hosts vintage market on campus, merging business with strong social missions
Joseph Glaser, Senior Writer • March 30, 2025

Sigma Tau Gamma (STG), one of the nine chapters of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Saint Louis University, hosted three vintage dealers,...

A tornado in Florissant, Mo left downed trees and structural damage on March 14.
Lessons from the March 14 tornado outbreak
Evelyn Maruszak, Staff Writer • March 29, 2025

On Friday, March 14, a tornado outbreak left a trail of destruction in Missouri, including the St. Louis area. This string of tornadic events...

Student Government Association saw major decrease in voter turnout during 2025 election
Student Government Association saw major decrease in voter turnout during 2025 election
Carlee Smith, Senior Writer • March 28, 2025

Voter turnout for Student Government Association elections last month was the lowest it has been in nearly ten years.   Just 880 students...

Attendees socialize and take a few moments to reflect ahead of breaking their fasts at the collab iftar in the St. Louis Room of the Busch Student Center on March 18. (The University News / Nejla Hodzic)
Ramadan celebrations at SLU put community building at the forefront
Nejla Hodzic, Design Editor • March 28, 2025

Muslim communities have been bustling with activity throughout the month of Ramadan. On and off Saint Louis University’s campus, some people...

SLU Instagram
Chloe Rhine after the final game of the series.
Billikens Softball is on the up
Ismael Domin, Sports Editor • March 27, 2025

The Saint Louis University...

Kobe Johnson and Robbie Avila stand against Dayton Flyers on Feb. 1.
A-10 Tournament Recap: Men’s and women’s teams both fall in quarterfinals
Emma Browka, Assistant Sports Editor • March 27, 2025

The annual Atlantic 10...

SLU guard Larry Hughes II brings the ball up for the Billikens. Hughes entered the transfer portal earlier this season.
Has NIL killed Cinderella?
Ismael Domin, Sports Editor • March 27, 2025

For the first time since...

Collins on the floor for the Warriors in his debut game. From Yuri Collins on Instagram, posted Feb. 23, 2025.
SLU Basketball star Yuri Collins makes NBA debut
Ismael Domin, Sports Editor • March 1, 2025

Former Saint Louis University...

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Photo depicting a Mandarin textbook, practice problems and a notebook with written Mandarin characters.
Debunking the difficulty of the Chinese language
Mary Schleuter, Head Design Editor • April 1, 2025

It has been a common misconception for many years that the Chinese language (Mandarin) is the most difficult language to learn. Although I admit...

Two hands cupping around a bright light, representing happiness. Graphic by Ashlyn Jones.
Your happiness is in your hands
Ashlyn Jones, Managing Editor • April 1, 2025

One of the most important lessons I have had to learn is that happiness is never just going to float gracefully down and land in my lap, fresh...

A picture depicting what a modern-day animal farm would look like in reference to George Orwell’s novel "Animal Farm," and the current President Donald Trump.
Fictitious fascism or frightening reality?
Calla Truschel Jacobs, Contributor • March 30, 2025

George Orwell is one of the most prolific writers of all time for a reason; he writes about what matters and writes well. After reading “Animal...

Council member Jamie Gauthier holding up a printed screenshot of President Donald Trump's X post, "LONG LIVE THE KING." This was after Gauthier enacted Resolution No. 250125, which condemns President Donald J. Trump for "moving our nation closer to a constitutional crisis by likening himself to, and acting like, a king."
Propaganda is here, and it intends to divide.
Lauren Hutchens, Editor in Chief • March 29, 2025

The recent White House Instagram posts have sent me into a state of denial, checking to see if the post is real. Lo and behold, it is – a seemingly...

Elon Musk with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office speaking about the Department of Government Efficiency.
The equally satisfying and concerning downfall of Elon Musk
Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer • March 29, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on his X account that he would not be donating to either political party in the upcoming November election on March...

Pop music is good again. Is the flailing economy to thank?
Kaia Monaco, Opinion Editor • March 30, 2025

Chappell Roan’s “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” and Charli XCX’s “BRAT”...

Refresh your playlist with small artists
Mary Schleuter, Design Editor • March 30, 2025

I’ve always taken pride in discovering artists before they became mainstream – whether it was Rex Orange County before “Sunflower,”...

Stevens and his mother, Carrie, in the 1980s
Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Carrie and Lowell’ turns 10
Owen Herdrick, Arts & Life Editor • March 30, 2025

In 2012 the multi-instrumentalist, electronic savant and indie production legend, Sufjan Stevens, lost his mother. Three years later, and nearly...

Lollapalooza four-day lineup
Lollapalooza 2025 is having an indie-alt takeover
Reegan Johnson, Copy Editor • March 30, 2025

The 2025 Lollapalooza lineup has been released, and it's no surprise that in the wake of an indie revival, the over-20-year-old festival is filled...

Image of a 1937 Delahaye Type 135 MS Special Roadster featured at the Saint Louis Art Museum’s “Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939” exhibit.
‘Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile’ Coming to SLAM April 12 – July 27
Andy Cullinane, Arts & Life Assitant Editor • March 30, 2025

“Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile” in France, 1918-39, is the highly anticipated exhibit coming to the Saint Louis Art Museum on...

Lyric Smith, Sinesio Huezo and Simone Carter modeling for Lala’s Lair and walking out to “The Jump Off” by Lil’ Kim at Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center on Nov. 17, 2024.
SLU Vogue highlights local designers and student models at Fall Showcase
Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer • November 22, 2024

Vogue, Saint Louis University’s premier modeling and fashion club, had their Fall Showcase where they highlighted various St. Louis fashion...

Brae Sanchez, captain of the SLU swim team, flashes two thumbs up ahead of his race at the Simon Recreation Center on Friday Oct. 4, 2024.
Saint Louis University Swim and Dive Team faces University of Missouri St. Louis for their meet at the Simon Recreational Center
Marin Finnerty, Contributor • November 7, 2024

Saint Louis University  Swim and Dive team were victorious in their dual meet against University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) on Oct. 4, 2024.  SLU...

Many students and community members took their time filling out a long ballot at a voting site at the Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University, on Nov. 5, 2024.
Photos: Students and community members cast ballots at the Busch Student Center on Election Day
Nivindee Fernando, Photography Editor • November 6, 2024

The front entrance of Missouri Botanical Garden, which sits in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis, Sept. 29, 2024.
Celebration honoring Missouri Botanical Garden president’s, Dr. Peter Wyse, legacy after stepping down
Kate Anderson, Contributor • November 6, 2024

           

One of the two international performance stages at the Festival features local and international artists performing for large crowds.
Cultures get the chance to shine at the annual Festival of Nations
Nivindee Fernando, Photography Editor • September 5, 2024

A long-standing tradition in the St. Louis community, the Festival of Nations took place in Tower Grove Park from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25 this year....

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