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Freshman forward Hasahn French jumps for the opening tip in the Campbell game. French scored eight points at Davidson.

Men drop hard-fought road battle

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor January 4, 2018

SLU Men’s Basketball led by 11 points at the half, but lost 54-51 in a tight contest at Davidson on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The early minutes of the first half saw Davidson take an early lead, leading...

Redshirt junior guard Javon Bess jumps above a defender in the game against Rockhurst. Bess scored 15 points against LaSalle.

Men fight hard in A-10 opener

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor December 31, 2017

SLU Men’s Basketball opened conference play on the road, facing La Salle in Philadelphia on Saturday, Dec. 30. Despite scoring the first basket, SLU was never able to overcome an early 8-0 run by the...

Tis the Season...for Hyped-up Music and Bad Acting

‘Tis the Season…for Hyped-up Music and Bad Acting

Grant Mayfield, Identity Editor December 19, 2017
The best part of the Christmas season for me are all the cultural artifacts we Americans compulsively consume every year. Here are three favorites.
The Dec. 8 memorial service was organized quickly to offer the SLU community a place to remember and mourn the unexpected loss of their friend and mentor, Dr. Norman White.

The Man With the Dream

Noelle Janak, Contributor December 9, 2017
Noelle Janek, a senior majoring in African American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies, writes from the heart about the impact Dr. Norm White had on his students and how those that loved him might find inspiration in the midst of their grief.
Billiken teamwork pays off after a tough fight garners a much needed win.

Men Beat SIU, Snap Long Four-Game Losing Streak

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor December 7, 2017

SLU Men’s Basketball traveled to Butler for a non conference game on Saturday, Dec. 2, losing 75-45 in Indianapolis. Butler started the game with an 8-0 run, never losing the lead afterward. Junior...

The basic purpose of a tiny house village is to provide safe, stable, long-term housing to homeless. Ultimately the idea is to give the homeless safe and stable housing so that they can then be linked to other services.

Tiny Homes for Big Change

Riley Mack, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
The North Grand Neighborhood Services, or NGNS, states that the challenges of homelessness on the streets of St. Louis inspired their next project—in collaboration with Rockwood School District and Social Justice 4 All, they will build tiny houses for the homeless in St. Louis.
Dr. Fred Pestello speaks to SLU students at the beginning of the 200-Years-In-One Challenge.

SLU Commences Community Clock Challenge

Em Miller, News Editor December 2, 2017
Saint Louis University officially began their 200-Years-In-One Challenge in mid-November. The goal is to accumulate 200 years worth of service within one year.
Police officers lined the street, separating pro and anti-Trump parties.

Trump’s Arrival in St. Charles Sparks Protests

Meredyth Staunch, Managing Editor November 30, 2017

Three hours prior to President Trump’s speech at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday at the St. Charles Convention Center, protestors and supporters gathered outside the building where the president was to speak...

A Piece of Paris in Midtown

A Piece of Paris in Midtown

Lauren Smith, Staff Writer November 26, 2017

On a Thursday afternoon, I sat in a cozy corner of Like Home Comme A La Maison, chatting with owner Clémence Pereur while her mother stepped in on occasion to get the seal of approval on the batter she...

After celebrating with a ritual and meal in Sinquefield
State Room, students headed over to the
Busch Student Center light the dark night with sparklers.

SLU Lights Up In Celebration of Diwali

Nirali Thakkar, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

For many, Jan. 1 signifies new resolutions and attitudes, but in Southeast Asia, Diwali, also Deepavali, is the day that marks new beginnings. Diwali consistently falls on the darkest day of the lunar...

Miles Teller as Adam Schumann returns home from war in Iraq to his family in the Universal Pictures movie, Thank You for Your Service.

Thank You For Your Service: an emotionally charged true story

Chandana Kamaraj, Associate Arts Editor October 29, 2017

In the era of war films being popular, Jason Hall comes out with his directorial debut, “Thank You for Your Service” that stands out as a war film that intensifies the emotional aftermath of a...

Better Together?

Better Together?

Patrick Hyland, Staff Writer October 20, 2017
The possible merging of the city and county of St. Louis has not come to a vote since before the Voting Rights Act, but may change thanks to the educational work of Better Together St. Louis.
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