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Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz speaks at Saint Louis Universitys 12th annual tribute for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 18.(Aditya Gunturu / The University News)

Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, shares the value of learning self-love at MLK tribute event

Fatema Rehmani, Contributor January 26, 2024

Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz recalled the day when she stood alongside her three sisters and her pregnant mother, Dr. Betty Shabazz. On Feb. 21, 1965, in what was formerly the Audubon Ballroom, Betty witnessed...

Dorms switch to keys after student compromises keycard security

Charlie Preiss and Mariya Yasinovska January 25, 2024

A Saint Louis University student compromised Grand Hall's key card system and broke into another student’s dorm on Nov. 7, 2023, resulting in numerous changes to how students now access their dorms.  The...

Janette Holemon, parking attendant at the Laclede parking garage at Saint Louis University, poses for a photo with a group of Oriflamme students during move-in. (Jennifer Robb/Parking and Card Services)

Beloved SLU parking attendant celebrates 30 years of employment

Allie Eveld, Contributor January 25, 2024

The sharp sounds of a whistle and the shouted greetings of a familiar face can be heard near the Laclede Avenue parking garage at Saint Louis University. Most students know those are the sounds of the...

On a wall inside College Church, a long black banner hangs bearing the names of children killed in the Gaza Strip.

Vigil at College Church honors victims killed in Gaza

Ulaa Kuziez, News Editor January 19, 2024

The names and ages of children killed in the Gaza Strip echoed for two hours inside St. Francis Xavier College Church during a public vigil.  Attendees were encouraged to “mourn collectively” and...

The construction site where South County YMCA’s Adaptive Sports Complex is set to open in Spring 2024

South County YMCA’s $5.2 million inclusive Adaptive Sports Complex to open in Spring 2024

Brendan Brunette, Senior Writer December 5, 2023

An ambitious multimillion-dollar inclusive sports complex, funded by local organizations, will open at the YMCA South County campus next spring.  The highly anticipated initiative will look to offer...

Eighteen candles are displayed on a table at a vigil hosted by the Jewish Student Association on Oct. 18.

Some Jewish Students at SLU Feel Isolated, Unwelcome

Grant Bellchamber, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Following Hamas’ attack on Israel and in the ensuing war on the Gaza Strip, Jewish and Palestinian students alike continue to mourn those they have lost. The war has devastated not only Gaza, but also...

(Shah Shamsipour / The University News)

Hundreds Gather to Support Palestine and Demand University Action

Lauren Hutchens, Owen Herdrick, and Ulaa Kuziez November 30, 2023

Around 300 protestors gathered at the Saint Louis University Clock Tower in support of Palestine, demanding the university call for a ceasefire and cut ties with Boeing, a local manufacturer of weapons...

Latine community members claim that they feel underrepresented post Hispanic Heritage Month

Latine community members claim that they feel underrepresented post Hispanic Heritage Month

Lauren Hutchens, News Editor November 29, 2023

After Hispanic Heritage Month, which ran from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, many students have criticized Saint Louis University’s lack of recognition and effort.  There were only two events celebrating the...

Local STL Starbucks workers on strike

Unionized Starbucks Workers Walk Out on “Red Cup Day” in St. Louis

Zekhra Gafurova, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

Unionized Starbucks employees in the region joined the national “Red Cup Rebellion” strike on Nov. 16. St. Louis baristas from eight unionized Starbucks stores in the area protested at the coffee location...

Ryan Tisdale speaking to SGA Senate about his goals if elected

Ryan Tisdale Sworn In as SGA President

Sophia Brummond and Owen Herdrick November 16, 2023

In a vote of 22-3, Ryan Tisdale, the vice president of communications & internal affairs and acting interim president, was sworn in as Student Government Association president on Wednesday.  The...

Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff the landmark Supreme Court case legalizing gay marriage, and Lane Hartman, the president of Rainbow Alliance, engage in conversation.

Rainbow Alliance Hosts Lead Plaintiff in Landmark Supreme Court Case Legalizing Gay Marriage

Sky Carroll, Senior Writer November 13, 2023

Saint Louis University’s Rainbow Alliance hosted Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges — the landmark U.S. Supreme Court marriage equality case — for a speaker event on Nov. 8. According...

Mariah Slaughter

Oasis brings festive celebration of Dia de los Muertos to SLU

Lauren Hutchens, News Editor November 12, 2023

To celebrate Dia de los Muertos with the Saint Louis University community, the club Oasis hosted a celebration with an ofrenda, food and mariachi. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican...

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