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Hoonah Who? Meet the Star Pup of the Counseling Center

Hoonah Who? Meet the Star Pup of the Counseling Center

Em Miller, News Editor February 23, 2018

Hoonah, the resident star of the University Counseling Center as well as the first animal-assisted therapy dog employed at SLU, is as good-natured and comforting as he is big. A dedicated employee, Hoonah...

Women Battle at Home and On the Road

Women Battle at Home and On the Road

Sam Glass, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

The Billikens continued their road trip with a Feb. 10 game against Rhode Island. The second consecutive road game brought the Bills a win before their return home. The game saw three Billikens finish...

Lupita Nyong’o, Chadwick Boseman and Letitia Wright

Black Panther Roars into Theaters

Alexis Stogner, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

The Disney-Marvel film “Black Panther” hit theaters on Feb. 16 and immediately shattered box office records. Earning an estimated $404 million worldwide during its opening weekend, it became the most...

Freshman forward Hasahn French dunks the basketball. French was named A-10 Rookie of the Week prior to the game at Dayton.

Short-staffed Men See Success

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

Despite Ty Graves withdrawing from SLU a few days prior, SLU Men’s Basketball prevailed over La Salle 70-62 at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10. SLU scored twice in the first two minutes, with...

VP Material: Candidates at the debate wait to give their speeches.

VP Candidates Share Their Platforms

Meredyth Staunch, Managing Editor February 22, 2018

Feb. 15 marked the first of two 2018 SGA debates as prospective student voters gathered in Anheuser-Busch Auditorium in Cook Hall at 7 p.m. Twelve candidates running for VP of either Academic Affairs,...

Senior Ryan Noonan races around the track. Noonan took home three medals at the Atlantic-10 Indoor Championships.

Track Sets Personal Records Despite Poor Team Performance

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor February 22, 2018

This past weekend, Men's and Women's Track and Field competed at the Atlantic-10 Indoor Championships at Mackal Field House in Kingston, Rhode Island. As a collective, the men scored 51 points in the...

Dr. Terri Weaver

A Psychological Perspective on Events in Parkland

Rebecca LiVigni, Photo Editor February 22, 2018
Dr. Terri L. Weaver sits down with our photo editor Rebecca LiVigni to reflect on the recent tragic shooting that occurred on Feb. 14 at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Lifting As She Climbs

Lifting As She Climbs

Grant Mayfield, Identity Editor February 20, 2018
Dr. Angela Davis, one of the most influential and controversial racial justice advocates living today, spoke to a crowd in the Wool Ballroom in an event sponsored by the Black Student Alliance, the Cross Cultural Center and the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement.
SLU Mens Basketball head coach Travis Ford addresses the media on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Freshman guard Jordan Goodwin has been suspended for the remainder of the season.

Four Players Off Men’s Basketball Team

Sam Glass, Staff Writer February 14, 2018

Early on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Office of the President sent out an email formalizing the end of the Title IX investigation that began after three women reported a sexual assault on Sept. 24 2017. As reported...

Sophomore Justin Nogalski backhands the ball over the net. Nogalski posted a win at Arkansas.

Tennis Loses Home Opener

Sam Glass, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

SLU Men’s Tennis kicked off their season Friday, Jan. 26 against Northern Illinois University. The Billikens had a rough time in Illinois, falling 7-0. Some hard-fought matches came from the road trip...

Sophomore Amanda Baker powers over a hurdle. Baker broke the pentathlon record at the Thundering Herd Invitational.

Track Breaks Individual Records

Michael Treviño, Contributor February 13, 2018

Over the past two weeks, the Billikens have racked up podium finishes in each of their last four meets. The team has seen an upswing in performances by many members of both track and field teams with both...

Men Continue Rally

Men Continue Rally

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

The Billikens continue to prove themselves in the A-10, posting wins over Dayton and Fordham and a road win at St. Joseph’s before falling to St. Bonaventure. A-10 rival Dayton came to Chaifetz Arena...

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