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SLU Dining: Pay Attention to What You Eat

Ameya Padakanti, Contributor October 6, 2022

Picture this: a broke college student stepping into Grand Dining Hall and eating the most accessible and tasty thing there is–cereal. Cereal for breakfast, sometimes lunch and even as a late night snack....

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Is SLU Really Doing its Best by Students

Isabella Mendoza, Contributor October 6, 2022

When talking about safety on university campuses, one of the first things that comes to mind is the blue light system. Every campus tour guide I see walking around has mentioned how you can use the...

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D.A.R.E. to Decriminalize Drugs

John Prusak, Contributor October 6, 2022

Apple pie, baseball and illegally funding fascist paramilitary death squads in Central and South America in an attempt to combat the spread of communism—nothing is more American than these three...

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Ask Me About My Vagina

Penelope Gardner October 5, 2022

I’m worried about your vagina. I’m worried about all of our vaginas. However, I’m most worried about the inconsiderate and ignorant people who consider a vagina gross.     I recently finished...

Why SLU’s Campus Is Covered in Glitter and Sisterhood is Stronger Than Ever

Sophie Gloriod, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Monday, September 12 was SLU’s Panhellenic Sorority Bid Day. After four long days of recruitment, the potential new members are given their “bid,” an invitation to join one of the chapters here...

Arundhati Roy and The Occult Politics of Caste at Saint Louis University

Abbey Kollu and Deepa Shuka May 3, 2022

On April 28, the Saint Louis University Library Associates will be conferring Arundhati Roy the St. Louis Literary Award at the Sheldon Concert Hall from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. On the 29, Arundhati Roy will...

Anti-Choice Protestors Disappoint Me

Anti-Choice Protestors Disappoint Me

Penelope Gardner, Opinion Editor May 3, 2022

When I was in high school I volunteered at a hospital. One day, when I was working at the ICU desk, I witnessed a man wake up from a coma. Upon trying to pull out his intubation tubing, he promptly vomited...

My New View On Marriage

My New View On Marriage

Anastasia Hanonick, Copy Editor May 3, 2022

In late September of last year I wrote an aggressive article that articulated my strong distaste for the cultural practice many of us know as marriage. Due to boldness and high controversy of my arguments,...

ERASE FEAR: Bring Back The Equal Rights Amendment

ERASE FEAR: Bring Back The Equal Rights Amendment

Penelope Gardner, Opinion Editor April 1, 2022

I am perpetually in awe of the women who paved the way for me and for all American women. Whether it be Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, who fought for my right to vote, or Mary Bruemmer who...

A Fan’s Perspective

A Fan’s Perspective

Sophie Gloriod, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

Every Swiftie knows Taylor Swift has spent the past few years re-recording her original six masters. These records include her debut album “Taylor Swift,” and the albums “Fearless,” “Speak Now,”...

Racism Within Refugee Crises

Racism Within Refugee Crises

Katerina Super, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

On Feb. 24, over a month ago, Russian military forces invaded Ukraine. Throughout the past month, Ukrainian cities have been bombed by the Russian army as it attempts to take control of the country. The...

The Subtle Misogyny Behind the Belittling of Women’s Interests 

The Subtle Misogyny Behind the Belittling of Women’s Interests 

Aman Rahman, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

Women’s History Month celebrates the many contributions of women throughout history. Despite the fact that countless women of various identities have been the backbone in shaping our society, starting...

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