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The University News

Letter to the Editor: Lack of depth in reporting disappoints

[email protected] December 1, 2011

I am writing to say that I was deeply disappointed with the reporting found in the November 10th issue of The University News in the article “The Comeback Kid.” Let’s not forget the very large...

Letter to the Editor: The nursing college shows unprofessionalism in handling new students

[email protected] November 17, 2011

I came to Saint Louis University as a freshman with an undecided major, and believed that, by taking a variety of classes, I would find a major I loved. Last year, I decided to declare nursing as a major. I...

Letter to the Editor: Crosses placed by Students for Life create shame

[email protected] October 13, 2011

In “celebration” of Respect Life Month, SLU Students for Life has kindly turned our quad in to a graveyard. The Cemetery of the Innocents is a yearly display of wooden crosses, each of which signify...

Letter to the Editor: The Oath of Inclusion is an opportunity to better our community

[email protected] October 6, 2011

Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a commentary publised last week, titled “Oath of Inclusion is not inclusive of all Billikens.” Last week, The University News published a commentary...

Letter to the Editor: Greek life cultivates student growth

[email protected] September 16, 2011

Editor's note: This letter is in response to a letter to the editor titled "Sororities divide students and limit individualism" that was published on Thursday, Sept. 15 in The University News.  I was...

Letter to the Editor: Sororities divide students and limit individualism

[email protected] September 15, 2011

Please check your identity at the door and enter into the sorority world. Sadly, a record-breaking group of girls (numbering in the 400’s) did just this over the past weekend by participating in rush...

Letter to the Editor: Fresh Gatherings’ 10 percent charge on purchases is unfair

[email protected] September 8, 2011

I feel I speak for a majority of the student body that graces the medical campus when I say that we are upset by Chartwells imposition of a 10 percent charge on all purchases using Flex Points at Fresh...

B*llikens for Choice’s actions were immature

Claire McKeone May 5, 2011

I was appalled by the actions of B*llikens for Choice as they littered the campus with their Easter eggs. This immature act did not fulfill any part of their mission. Seeing Easter eggs reminds me of my...

Missourians’ rights under attack if bill is approved

Rachel Boeglin April 28, 2011

Missourians’ rights as employees, renters and home-buyers are under attack in the form of SB188, a bill that currently sits on Governor Nixon’s desk to be either approved or vetoed. This legislation...

Letter to the Editor: UNews neglected to cover wider city election

Letter to the Editor April 7, 2011

Did you know that St. Louis taxes your paycheck just because you either live or work here? Did you know that this tax funds 31 percent of the city’s budget? Did you know that if you are a registered...

Hammocks on campus are temporary diversions paid with students’ tuition

Letter to the Editor March 31, 2011

The hammocks in the quad are an ill-conceived, black eye for the University’s campus. Of course they are the new fresh thing and seem “cool,” as the SGA president noted in her weekly email address;...

SLU needs to improve bathroom facilities

Letter to the Editor March 31, 2011

Ah, it’s the small things in life we learn to appreciate as we get older. I’m writing in support of Doug Anstoetter’s piece, “Single-ply toilet paper makes life on SLU’s campus ‘rough’.” I’ve...

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