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Spotlight on Club Resilient

Klaudia Wachnik, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

At the beginning of this semester, Club Resilient opened their doors to the SLU community with a mission to empower women through discussions on mental health. The idea was first brought forward this past...

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President-Elect Reznikov Outlines Plan for School Year

Colin Thierry, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

After many weeks on the campaign trail, candidates running for Student Government Association positions were elected by SLU students on Feb. 25. The two contested races were for the positions of President...

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Celebrating 100 Years: the Legacy of Mary Bruemmer

Conor Dorn, Associate News Editor March 5, 2020

On Feb. 26, SLU students, faculty and staff gathered in the Saint Louis room to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of SLUs most extraordinary alumna, Mary Bruemmer. Bruemmer’s centenary celebration...

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SLU Named Top Workplace for Women

Savanah Seyer, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

The Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis rated Saint Louis University one of the best places in St. Louis for women to work. The WFSTL sponsors several premier initiatives and programs to bring awareness...

A Perspective on the Common Core

A Perspective on the Common Core

Rubén Rosario Rodríguez, Contributor February 27, 2020

Dear Editors,       I am writing at the request of several colleagues in the humanities at Saint Louis University, specifically colleagues in the departments of philosophy, theology and history,...

Mardi Gras 2020

Trenton Almgren-Davis, Photographer February 27, 2020

Karamo Brown Brings Queer Eye to SLU

Karamo Brown Brings Queer Eye to SLU

Leah George, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

Last week, Karamo Brown, the first openly gay black man on a reality TV show, came to SLU as a speaker for the Great Issues Committee in collaboration with Rainbow Alliance and Black Student Alliance.  Brown...

Christina Greer Gives Black History Month Address

Christina Greer Gives Black History Month Address

Mikhail Faulconer, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

Christina Greer, P.h.D., Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, gave a lecture titled “Challenges to Democracy: Activism, Education and the 2020 Elections” to a crowd of about...

UndocuWeek Engages Immigration Issues

UndocuWeek Engages Immigration Issues

Savanah Seyer, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

This week, the Center for Service and Community Engagement and the Cross Cultural Center have teamed up to sponsor SLU’s second ever UndocuWeek, a week-long series of events aimed at bringing awareness...

Student-run Shelter Opens for Second Year

Student-run Shelter Opens for Second Year

Conor Dorn, Associate News Editors February 21, 2020

This year, each Wednesday during the month of February, a group of SLU student volunteers are hosting a winter shelter at Manresa Retreat Center. The shelter has successfully provided food, warmth and...

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Intolerance Exposed by Coronavirus Concerns

Riley Mack, News Editor February 20, 2020

Cases of bigotry on college campuses across the nation have flooded news headlines for the past month—unfortunately, SLU was not immune to this insensitivity.    At SLU, the growing concerns...

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Jimmy John’s Shut Down After Students Hospitalized

Jack Johnston, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

Reports of food poisoning have arisen from multiple SLU students after eating at the Jimmy John's on Laclede Avenue. This was accompanied by a closure of the establishment by the St. Louis City Health...

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