The University News

Freshmen duo leads the way for Bills

Andrew Bush • February 5, 2009

Dahmar Smiles and Brittney Cloudy have a lot in common. They each are freshmen on the Saint Louis University track and field team. Furthermore, they reside only one floor apart in Griesedieck, giving them a chance to visit each other outside of practice occasionally.

Optimistic squad welcomes season challenges

Andrew Bush • January 29, 2009

The general consensus around the Saint Louis University tennis program is that this season will be one of superlatives. "I think this is our best team ever," Head Coach John Zych said. Another superlative-what could be the best SLU tennis team ever will be under the tutelage of what Zych considers his best coaching staff ever.

Newfound confidence, consistency energize Bills

Micah Miller • January 29, 2009

"In [the Atlantic-10], we had the hardest non-conference schedule, and that's paying off now," Francis said. Other elements have contributed to the team's success as well, including maturity and overall improvement. All these factors will be key if the Billikens are going to navigate through the remainder of their schedule as they penetrate deep into conference play.

Beleaguered backcourt plagues Bills

Joe George • January 29, 2009

Sometimes it takes losing a player to appreciate his value. The Saint Louis University men's basketball team learned that lesson the hard way against Richmond. Playing without freshman starting point guard Kwamain Mitchell strongly reinforced the feeling. After receiving a moderate concussion toward the end of an already tough loss (to put it mildly) at Temple last Thursday, Mitchell's role against Richmond was reduced to raising invisible pom-poms as he sat on the bench in a snazzy Polo ensemble.

Unexpected loss ends home winning streak at nine games

Micah Miller • January 29, 2009

You could see it in the faces of the fans. It was on the faces of the team. Even head coach Rick Majerus showed it. No, it wasn't school spirit. It was frustration. Richmond ended Saint Louis' nine-game home winning streak with a 70-62 win last Saturday at Chaifetz Arena.

10 school records set, several winners in EIU Mega Meet

Micah Miller • January 29, 2009

The Saint Louis University indoor track and field team continued its string of good performances this past weekend with several first-place finishes and 10 school records at the EIU Mega Meet. The women earned five first-place finishes and four school records, two of which were recorded by sophomore Tiffany Alexander in the 60-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles.

Divers excel in competition

Micah Miller • January 29, 2009

The Saint Louis University swimming and diving team took on Lindenwood, Missouri State and the Illinois Institute of Technology last Saturday. Junior diver Anna Larson won the one-meter and three-meter events, breaking the school record in the one-meter in the process.

Runners adjust to indoors

Sarah Fentem • January 22, 2009

Depending on whom you ask, Jon Bell could be considered the head coach of two teams: cross country and track. This would not do him justice, however. Coach Bell, in fact, is the head of six separate teams: both men's and women's cross country, men's and women's outdoor track, and men's and women's indoor track.

SLU wins second straight nail biter

Derrick Neuner • January 22, 2009

Playing against George Washington should have been quick and easy. It was neither, and Saint Louis University had to, again, rely on a late second-half run to salvage a 63-59 win last Saturday against the Colonials. A record 9,690 attended the match at Chaifetz Arena.

Obscure sports gain popularity on campus

Allison Reilly • January 22, 2009

For any student who might be tired of the monotony of standard sports, despair no more. Saint Louis University probably offers a sport obscure enough to please even the toughest customer. Handball After a brief hiatus, SLU's handball club is currently in a rebuilding year.

Team follows OT win with letdown

Micah Miller • January 22, 2009

The Saint Louis University women's basketball team split its two games this past week, earning an overtime victory against La Salle last Saturday and losing to Charlotte this past Tuesday. The Billikens entered the Charlotte game hoping to extend their two-game road win streak, their first such streak since the final road game of the 2001-2002 and the first road game of the 2002-2003 season.

Swimmer leads team after shaky beginning

Andrew Bush and Gina Cassaro • January 22, 2009

About five months ago, senior Justin Breithaupt had a scary conversation with head swimming and diving coach Jim Halliburton. Fresh off of a serious back surgery, Breithaupt was experiencing pain to the point that he considered quitting the sport he has loved since the age of six.