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Sure, we can disagree and still be friends.

Sure, we can disagree and still be friends.

Billiken Becky, Contributor December 18, 2024

My favorite question to ask people is whether they have ever had any paranormal experiences. I love talking about ghosts and, in the same vein, people’s thoughts on the afterlife. In fact, much of my...

Grand crosswalk at Saint Louis University.

Crosswalks on campus continue to pose safety risks for Saint Louis University students

Hayden Fournelle, Contributor December 16, 2024

On Sept. 12, a Saint Louis University student was crossing the Grand Boulevard crosswalk when she was struck by a Jeep Wrangler and sustained minor injuries. The accident has raised safety concerns for...

A still of Dr. Manhattan in “Watchmen: Chapter I,” photo courtesy of Warner Brothers.

‘Watchmen’ got adapted again, and it hasn’t aged a day

Owen Herdrick, Arts & Life Editor December 4, 2024

The original graphic novel “Watchmen” was released over the course of 1986 and 1987, becoming an instantly foundational piece in comic book lore, whose commercial and critical success stunned the industry.  Writer...

A St. Louis Fire Department truck parked in front of Marguerite Hall around 10 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2024 at Saint Louis University.  
Courtesy of  Cooper Banholzer.

Marguerite Hall HVAC system failure left residents without central heat for three days

Joseph Glaser, Senior Writer December 3, 2024

Marguerite Hall’s central heating unit overheated and broke down leaving residents without heat for three days at Saint Louis University on Dec. 1. Heat has temporarily been restored with a backup boiler...

Members of the Kud Djerdan group perform a traditional cultural dance during the Bosnian Statehood Day celebration in the Sinquefield Stateroom on Nov. 22, 2024.

Bosnian Statehood Day celebrated on SLU’s campus highlights Bosnian culture, history and resilience

Nejla Hodzic, Design Editor November 28, 2024

Over a hundred students and community members packed the Sinquefield Stateroom in DuBourg Hall, their English and Bosnian conversations filling the air. As an upbeat cultural tune began to play, all eyes...

Graphic depicting a love letter with red editing marks.

An ode to editing, an apology to writers

Juliette Callahan, Copy editor November 26, 2024

I have been editing for almost three years, and I still reference my Associated Press Stylebook, annually repurchased for $30, to validate most of my edits. I have Associated Press News bookmarked on my...

Billiken Statue in the Drury Rally Plaza outside of Chaifetz Arena.

What it takes to be the Spirit of the Billiken: Reflecting on college extracurricular involvement

Anna Godlewski, Contributor November 25, 2024

“What has been the most impactful thing you’ve been involved in during your time at SLU?” Sitting in a spinning office chair in a room decked out in Billiken memorabilia, I found myself racking...

Storytellers receive flowers after sharing their experiences with masculinity at the UnMasc event  at Saint Louis University’s II Monastero Banquet Hall on Oct. 5, 2024.

At UnMasc, St. Louis men redefine masculinity with stories of vulnerability

Gursimar Kaur, Contributor November 25, 2024

Eight men took the stage at the third annual UnMasc event on Oct. 5, prepared to get personal and share their experiences with masculinity. The group of men wore masks, made to represent the layers they...

DARLA chief engineer Nathan Brubaker performs a practice assembly run in the cleanroom of Saint Louis University’s McDonnell Douglas Hall on Sept. 10,
2024.

SLU’s student-run DARLA mission set to launch in 2025

Mariya Yasinovska, Opinion Editor November 25, 2024

A student-created satellite designed to advance spacecraft autonomy is set to launch in 2025. This is just the most recent satellite project that Saint Louis University’s Space Systems Research Laboratory...

Freshman Amari McCottry rises up to block Rockhurst’s Dan Carr.

Getting to know the new Billikens: This season’s additions to the men’s and women’s basketball rosters

Emma Browka, Senior Writer November 25, 2024

With the return of NCAA basketball season, Saint Louis University basketball fans are seeing new faces enter the arena and make their debut as Billikens. Throughout the off-season between this year and...

Josh Schertz coaches Isaiah Swope on the Billikens sideline.

SLU secures victory over LMU in a Jesuit showdown, Schertz gives update on Avila injury

Jonah Tolbert, Senior Writer November 25, 2024

In a classic Jesuit school battle, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faced off against Saint Louis University with the Billikens emerging victorious with a score of 77-71. The homecoming of the assistant...

Mural saying “For those who want it all,” located at TruFusion Foundry’s entrance. 
(Photo Courtesy of City Foundry)

TruFusion Foundry brings wellness and community to SLU

Nora Kotnik, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

In the spring of 2023, TruFusion Foundry opened its doors less than a mile from Saint Louis University’s main campus. TruFusion is a wellness destination with a mission to make St. Louis a happier and...

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