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Vigil held for Sikh and Muslim victims

Vigil held for Sikh and Muslim victims

Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2012

A candlelight vigil was held by Saint Louis University InterFaith Alliance in light of the recent attacks at the Sikh Gurdwara (temple) in Wisconsin, the Joplin mosque burning and other anti-Muslim...

Islam discussion focuses on relations

Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2012

On Thursday, April 26, a conference entitled “Perspectives on Islam: A Dialogue of Religion and Culture” was held in the historical Pere Marquette Gallery in Dubourg Hall. Speakers were invited from...

Finding home in Christ

Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2012

Wrapping up a semester of achieved dreams, lasting memories and opportunities of a lifetime is the point at which I’m currently finding myself. I could sing the praises of the study abroad experience...

Campaign promotes culture

Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2012

Saint Louis University’s Better Together Campaign to promote multicultural education stems from the Interfaith Youth Core. “What if people of all faiths and traditions worked together to promote the...

When politics and religion collide

Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2012

Experts weigh in on the ‘taboo’ topics  The date is April 19, 2012. The location is Dubourg Hall, Sinquefield Stateroom. The event is Religion & Politics: Election 2012. Roughly 52 people attended.The...

Discovering the story in the windows

Discovering the story in the windows

Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2012

Father J.J. Mueller describes his fascination with the windows of St. Xavier Church At a 9 p.m. Mass, where lighting is minimal, it’s easy for students to overlook the stained glass windows that line...

The Lammert family speaks with Fr. Nick Smith (left) during their rehearsal on Sunday, April 8 at St. Xavier College Church. The sacraments of initiation will take place on April 15.  Minghao Gao / Senior Staff Photographer

Confirmation: A family affair

Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2012

Four SLU siblings move toward full membership in the Catholic Church Most Catholics now receive the sacrament of Confirmation in early adolescence, but four members of the Lammert family are all getting...

Students educated on five pillars of Islam

Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2012

A panel of five students, each representing a pillar of Islam, sat in front of an eager audience in Busch Student Center, during Atlas week. Imman Musa, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences and...

Matzah, Karpas and Maror

Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2012

On April 2, the Busch Student Center Wool Ballrooms were occupied by students, faculty and community members breaking matzah, telling stories from the past and present, and sharing in prayer and community. Several...

‘Men and women for others’ all year long

Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2012

Many college students look forward to spring break as a time of relaxation at home or on the beach, but for many SLU students, this year’s spring break was a chance to travel and serve others through...

Stepping in the footprints of Christ

Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2012

When you grow up in parochial grade school, there’s a saying our teachers and priests love to use: Follow in Jesus’ footsteps. We aim to do it in our words and in our deeds, and we even have charming...

SLU tackles death penalty

Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2012

Reggie Clemons’ case causes outrage among many  More than 20 years after the crime occurred, people across the United States are working to push Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to overturn the execution...

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