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Emma Carmody, Editor-in-Chief | March 19, 2020

The University News has strived to be the student voice of Saint Louis University in good times and bad for nearly 100 years. This year, we laid out three values that we would shape our goals around: community engagement, representation and consistency. In light of recent events, we will continue to strive toward these goals more than ever. While we may be separated by distance, the Editorial Board of the University News is united by these values. In...

News

SLU Community Remains Strong Amidst COVID-19

Conor Dorn, Associate News Editor | April 1, 2020

Over the past few weeks, the entire community at Saint Louis University has been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 in dramatic and unprecedented ways. Students have left their dorm rooms and apartments, faculty have moved courses online, study abroad programs have been canceled and internships, on-campus jobs and various extracurricular activities have come to a halt....

Arts

How St. Louis Small Businesses Are Coping With the COVID-19 Pandemic— And What We Can Do to Support Them

Ashlee Kothenbeutel

Graphic courtesy of Ashlee Kothenbeutel / Illustrator

How St. Louis Small Businesses Are Coping With the COVID-19 Pandemic— And What We Can Do to Support Them

Claire Battista, Arts Editor

April 2, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on the U.S. economy, St. Louis small businesses are finding ways to make the most of these challenging and uncertain times. Restaurants and bars have been hit particularly hard — beginning...

Recent Arts Stories

Combating Social Isolation One Pet at a Time

April 1, 2020

With the number of unknowns out there surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to not get caught up in the panic. One way to stay grounded...

“Future Nostalgia” is the Sound of Tomorrow’s Past

March 31, 2020

The lead single from Dua Lipa’s highly anticipated sophomore record was released nine days after the decade anniversary of Lady Gaga’s song “Bad...

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Sports

Billikens Goodwin and French enter names into NBA Draft

Sam Glass, Sports Editor

March 31, 2020

Juniors Jordan Goodwin and Hasahn French both declared they will enter their names into the 2020 NBA Draft. The roommate tag team declared their intentions Tuesday evening, one after the other on social media. This is exciting news for Billiken fans....

Recent Sports Stories

COVID Crowned A-10 Champ

March 12, 2020

February 27: I received a phone call early in the evening. “What are you doing for spring break?” Obviously, I had no plans for my senior year spring...

A-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament Cancelled Amidst Growing Concern over Coronavirus

March 12, 2020

Another one bites the dust, as the Atlantic 10 announces the cancellation of the remainder of the A-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The A-10 joins the...

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Opinion

Essential Employees: A Perspective

Colin Thierry, Staff Writer

April 1, 2020 • No Comments

Throughout the early stages of this COVID-19 pandemic, SLU has taken many measures to ensure the safety of its students and employees. This has included switching to fully remote online classes on Zoom for the rest of the semester and sending non-essential...

Recent Opinion Stories

What the COVID-19 Fiasco Abroad Can Teach Us About the Virus in the U.S.

March 31, 2020

In a time when so many people are facing disappointment and cancellations (at the least), it’s difficult to talk about something as privileged as a study...

An Investment Unaffected By The Market: My Personal COVID-19 Experience & Perspective

March 17, 2020

After all, during the most trying of times, it’s often the only viable solution left. Without answers and lacking any real sense of direction, striving...

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