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A picture of student Brendan Brunette banging a drum at the Saint Louis Universities women's soccer game against Brigham Young University on Aug. 22, 2024.

A love letter to Oriflamme

Brendan Brunette, Senior Writer September 12, 2024

OR–uh–flamm / noun: a banner, symbol or idea inspiring devotion or courage. When I first stepped foot on campus in August of 2022, I had no idea what to expect of the days ahead. Although I felt...

“Our People” graphic highlighting the systemic violence of the status quo experienced by oppressed peoples.

Concerning the moderate of color: a call to action

Julián B. García, Contributor August 26, 2024

Oppressed peoples are expected to remain silent and obedient in the face of subjugation while the establishment of ultra-rich oligarchs carries on its violent agenda.   Michelle Obama’s popular...

Graphic exemplifying the willful ignorance of many white people to the suffering of oppressed peoples around the world.

Concerning the white moderate: a call to action

Julián B. García, Contributor August 26, 2024

 “…the Negro's great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizens Councillor or the Ku Klux Klanner but the white moderate who is more devoted to order than to justice; who...

Political violence by the left and right needs to stop

Political violence by the left and right needs to stop

Anthony Laurenceau, Contributer August 22, 2024

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans believe violence can solve political division in America? According to a PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, this alarming number highlights the rise of political violence...

Life sucks, but isn’t meaningless

Joseph Glaser, Contributor August 21, 2024

Some things in life can only be understood through experience. College is one of them. Everyone experiences college differently, and because of that, we all end up with a fundamentally different perspective...

Delmar Blvd. street sign that often marks the racial and socioeconomic divide in St. Louis.
Photo retrieved from KSDK.

Unveiling the divide and popping the SLU bubble.

Lauren Hutchens, Editor in Chief July 29, 2024

As college students, we have not taken the initiative to learn about the city we reside in, and Saint Louis University has failed to educate us on it. The boastful city of St. Louis is the pinnacle of...

Donald Trump and Joe Biden. 
Photos: Getty Images

When politics turn into entertainment, there’s a problem

Joseph Glaser, Contributor July 21, 2024

The presidential debate should give Americans a feeling of assurance and confidence in the potential candidates competing to be the figurehead of the United States. This year, we have a convicted felon...

Pre-med tips and tricks for the summer… and the upcoming school year

Pre-med tips and tricks for the summer… and the upcoming school year

Maram Lemnifi, Copy Editor July 21, 2024

Being a pre-med student in college can be challenging. Because of this, I wanted to share a few tips and tricks that I’ve learned or have been advised about throughout my time as a pre-med student at...

Decoding the Pentagon's ongoing audit deficiencies

Decoding the Pentagon’s ongoing audit deficiencies

Mariya Yasinovska, Copy Editor May 2, 2024

For the sixth consecutive year, the Pentagon has fallen short in an independent audit of its accounting systems. The news was revealed by a Pentagon official last Wednesday. Mike McCord, the Defense Department's...

A love letter to the Alamo Drafthouse

A love letter to the Alamo Drafthouse

Morgan Hausback, Managing Editor May 1, 2024

One of my safe places has always been the movies. There is nothing like cozying up with the perfect movie snack in hand to escape into a different world for a couple of hours. I love being entranced by...

In defense of Pete Rose

In defense of Pete Rose

Brendan Brunette, Senior Writer May 1, 2024

“Did you know the career record for most hits is 4,256 by Pete Rose, who is not in the Hall of Fame?”      As silly as this rhetorical question from “Jerry Maguire” (1996) might come across...

Are you confident?

Are you confident?

Maram Lemnifi, Online Editor May 1, 2024

What does confidence mean? Is it the skill of easily talking to people? Is it being comfortable with how you dress? Or is it something much deeper? Confidence seems to encompass an ever growing journey...

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