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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...

Billikens play defensively with nearly full Hermann Stadium.

Battle of the borders

McKenna Orrico, Contributor November 23, 2024

The No. 8-ranked Billikens defeated the Kansas University (KU) Jayhawks 1-0 to advance to the second round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer (WSOC) Championship on Nov. 15. Coming into the tournament, both...

Saint Louis University Rugby holding player, Ean Fagan, in the air after their Conference winning match against Missouri S&T.

A culture of success – Saint Louis University Men’s Rugby

Nora Kotnik, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

SLU Men’s Rugby is one of the oldest, and most successful, club sports at Saint Louis University. Established in 1957, the SLU Men’s Rugby team’s mission has been to uphold the Jesuit tradition of...

Shun’teria Anumele shoots over Illinois State’s Maya Wong and Neveah Thomas.

Slow start, big potential: Billikens poised for another promising season

Ismael Domin, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Rebecca Tillett has started her third season with the Saint Louis Billikens women's basketball team 2-2, but fear not, this championship head coach is no stranger to slow starts. Tillett and the Bills...

Billikens and coach Josh Schertz get their first win of the season

Jonah Tolbert, Senior Writer November 12, 2024

Saint Louis University’s Billikens basketball won 95-44 on Sunday, Nov. 10. After a seven point  loss to Santa Clara University in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the greatest loss was Robbie Avila,...

Billikens seen executing their midfield defense in their match against St. Josephs on Nov. 6, 2024.

Lady Billikens advance to what can be their 7th straight A10 Title after a 2-0 win

McKenna Orrico, Contributor November 12, 2024

The No. 1 seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A10), SLU women’s soccer team took down the No. 4 seed, St. Joseph University (SJU), with a 2-0 win in the semi-final round of the conference championship...

SLU cheer squad performing an impressive stunt at Billiken soccer match.

Cheer, dance and dedication

Nora Kotnik, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

For decades, Saint Louis University’s Cheer and Dance teams have rallied Billiken fans together and embodied what it means to exhibit school spirit. Their dedication to supporting Billiken athletics...

Lando Norris achieves first win at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.

Verstappen off the podium top-step and McLaren leading the constructors: A never-expected season of Formula 1

Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer November 6, 2024

Coming into the 2024 Formula 1 season, the gap could not have been more clear. Other than a freak win for Carlos Sainz and Ferrari in Singapore last year, Red Bull had experienced a never-before-seen period...

The Gunners shine in Bukayo Saka’s first foray as captain.

Arsenal’s astonishing Champion League takedown against PSG

Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer November 6, 2024

This past week, the UK-based Premier League team Arsenal FC faced France’s Ligue 1 team Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in a Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Champions League group stage match....

Depiction of televisions and dollar signs symbolize the rising costs of sports streaming service options.

Live sports streaming platforms: How costly it has become for fans to support their teams

Emma Browka, Senior Writer November 5, 2024

In recent years, it has become increasingly harder for sports fans to watch and support their favorite teams from the comfort of their own home. With the emergence of multiple streaming platforms, each...

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