The University News

Intramural league welcomes international students to SLU

Bobby Schindler • August 20, 2009

While the number of international students attending Saint Louis University continues to rise, departments across campus are making adjustments to help make college life easier for these traveling scholars, and to welcome them to the SLU community. This year, the Department of Campus Recreation is doing its part by establishing an International Students Intramural League.

Former SLU standouts are rocking the European leagues

Andrew Bush • August 20, 2009

This time last year, Calum Angus and Dado Hamzagic were prepping for their senior campaigns on the men's soccer team here at Saint Louis University. Twelve months later, the two former Billikens have taken their games overseas and are already making an impact.

Aussie recruits shine in FIBA tournament

Derrick Neuner • August 20, 2009

Kwamain Mitchell commanded the attention of Billikenland last winter on the basketball court, but this year, two players from Down Under hope to take center stage in Coach Rick Majerus' offense. Cody Ellis (a forward) and Christian Salecich (a guard), both from Australia, showed Majerus that they are ready to shine during the FIBA U19 World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, earlier this month.

Billiken Bests

Andrew Bush • April 30, 2009

1. Nov. 5, 2008 First game at Chaifetz Arena The Saint Louis University men's basketball team dominated Harris-Stowe 86-40 in exhibition play in the first ever basketball game played at Chaifetz Arena-but the game took a back seat to the importance of the occasion.

Athletic Director pleased by accomplishments of first year

Derrick Neuner • April 30, 2009

Staff writer Derrick Neuner talked with Athletic Director Chris May a year after May's arrival at SLU. The following discussion touched on the highlights of last year as well as what to look forward to in the future for Billiken athletics. How has your first year at Saint Louis University gone? Athletic Director Chris May: The first year has been an absolutelye great experience, both for me and for the programs.

Win over BC invaluable to program

Joe George • April 30, 2009

When I awoke on the morning of Nov. 22, 2008, a distinct feeling of anticipation greeted me as I rolled out of bed. When the Billikens took on the Eagles of Boston College, not only did they face their first major opponent in the new arena, I also covered my first basketball game as a journalist.

New recruits bolster roster

Derrick Neuner • April 30, 2009

When Rick Majerus came to Saint Louis University almost two years ago, he was handed a team he didn't recruit, a team that hadn't seen the NCAA tournament in eight years: a team that didn't have a facility of its own. All that is changing. Head Coach Majerus has already added six new players to the SLU roster.

Second place in A-10 still a possibility

Micah Miller • April 30, 2009

The Saint Louis University softball team is nearing the end of its regular season, as the Billikens have only two more games left to play. This season has been a successful one for the Billikens, who have won at least 20 games for the third year in a row.

Club rowers take on elite competition

Andrew Bush • April 30, 2009

There was a time when rowing was the most prestigious and popular college sport in the United States. In the late 19th century, Harvard University and Yale University would draw thousands of spectators to their annual rowing races on the Hudson River. These days, sports such as basketball and football have surpassed rowing.

Billikens battle to best finish since joining Atlantic 10

Bobby Schindler • April 30, 2009

The Saint Louis University men's tennis team brought its season to a close last weekend with a fourth-place finish at the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. The result is the best finish since SLU joined the A-10 four years ago. This year's squad also posted SLU's best overall record in over 10 seasons.

Women’s team achieves best finish

Bobby Schindler • April 23, 2009

The Saint Louis University women's tennis team capped off a strong finish to the season with a come-from-behind victory over the No. 5 University of Massachusetts this past Sunday, April 19. The victory claimed a fifth place finish in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament for the Billikens - making it their best finish in four years of A-10 membership.

Seniors lead resurgence of ultimate club

Andrew Bush • April 23, 2009

Four years ago, the Saint Louis University women's ultimate Frisbee club was more social club than team. They had no coach to regulate practice or instruct about the intricacies of ultimate frisbee. They had fun, without a doubt-but they were not a team capable of eliciting fear from the opposition.