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Loss of Rainbow Alliance cross appalls its creator

Letter to the Editor February 24, 2010

With my hands I made the first station of the Living Cross for Rainbow Alliance. It was more than just two pieces of wood screwed together. I started at nine in the morning, and by the time I was finished,...

SLU Community must do as Cornel West and columnist said, and examine white privilege

Letter to the Editor February 17, 2010

Last night I had the opportunity to hear Cornell West speak.  As I listened to his words, I kept thinking about Roberta Singer’s commentary “Facing our white privilege” in The University News, which...

Students seem apathetic

Letter to the Editor February 17, 2010

As our time at [Saint Louis University] draws near its end, we have a lingering question. What is the purpose of this university? SLU’s Mission Statement aims to promote the “discovery, dissemination...

SGA president weighs in on the true meaning of shared governance

Guest Writer February 10, 2010

There has been a lot of talk in regards to the concept of shared governance, as it relates to students, faculty and the administration. From my experience, shared governance is not the ability to make...

The Birds! Crows terrorize students

Guest Writer February 10, 2010

If one may argue that difficulties in life serve as fodder for artistic inspiration, then count us in. While some may struggle with relationships or the feeling of growing up, we stress over the invasion...

Suggested danger of Flats neighborhood in Jan. 28 letter is overstated

Guest Writer February 10, 2010

The Flats at 374, which are just across the street from Reinert Hall, are not in a dangerous area. Have you ever even been over there? The two towers are the Grand View Apartments and the Council Tower...

Wellness Fee criticized for being fiscally irresponsible

Letter to the Editor February 4, 2010

Following the tragedies at Virginia Tech in April 2007, the Administration positively responded to the needs of the Saint Louis University community, specifically by increasing the services of Student...

Athletic Director encourages students to support Billikens

Letter to the Editor January 21, 2010

Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the Billiken athletic teams. With the second semester beginning, now is your opportunity to play a greater role in intercollegiate athletics. As the Billiken...

College Dems respond to Horowitz controversy

SLU College Democrats October 8, 2009

In the last few weeks, a controversy has developed around the College Republican's request to bring David Horowitz to speak at SLU. It is not difficult to understand the hesitancy of SLU administrators...

Jesuit martyrs remind students to be aware of oppression and work for social justice

Jim Allen October 8, 2009

Last week as part of Saint Louis University's commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the UCA martyrs, Fr. John Dear and Fr. Mark Ravizza spoke on campus. Both speakers highlighted the need to follow...

Pius forever: The library’s name should never change

Jay Nies October 1, 2009
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the need to upgrade Pius XII Memorial Library. As a 1992 Saint Louis University graduate and admirer of the 260th successor to St. Peter, I am eager to hear University officials state outright that contributions to the "fix up Pius" fund will not be tied to naming rights.

New building names irk students

Drew Thomas and Kevin Grillot September 24, 2009
It looks like the cannon ball finally killed Loyola-or at least his name. The Loyola Center for Campus Ministry has been changed to the Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry. While we mean no disrespect to [L.B. and Bonnie] Eckelkamp, we still find the choice to rename the Loyola Center appalling.
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