The University News

A long road ahead

Dan Hunninghake • July 16, 2008

Head Coach Anne Kordes is serious when she believes the volleyball team will have the hardest non-conference schedule in the country this coming fall. What's on tap for the Billikens before they begin their regular season? A match against the team that lost in the Division-I NCAA Championship finals, Stanford University, and a match against the team that beat Stanford in the NCAA Championship finals, Penn State University.

Q&A with Jon Bell

Dan Hunninghake • July 16, 2008

Jon Bell assumed the interim head coaching position of the cross country and track and field teams in the fall of 2007. In only one year as coach, he led the Billiken squads to arguably their best seasons in school history. Here's what he had to say about his first-year coaching experience.

All the buzz about energy drinks

Dan Hunninghake • May 1, 2008

"Recommended use: Developed for periods of increased mental and physical exertion." With statements like this displayed on its products, Rockstar would have the average consumer believe that energy drinks are a good way to stimulate the mind and body. But these same statements, according to Saint Louis University Nutritionist Jennifer Ebelhar, are what contribute to the mismarketing associated with energy drinks.

Majerus releases four players from team

Megan Kenny • May 1, 2008

When Saint Louis University recruited Dustin, Maguire his junior year of high school, he was excited that he could attend a college close to home in Edwardsville, Ill. Now, at the end of his sophomore year, Maguire is looking forward to the fall, when he will start fresh at Northern Kentucky University.

The Hot Route: Former sports editor bids adieu

Andrew Pollock • May 1, 2008

A long, strange journey has brought me to the end of my tenure at Saint Louis University. It is truly one of the toughest things I have ever had to do: part ways with strangers who grew to be the friends I never thought I could possibly have. The real world isn't so intimidating to me; it's the thought of going into it without familiar faces surrounding me that is intimidating.

Senior Nagel starts club soccer from group up

Pat Shannon • May 1, 2008

Steve Nagel is as close to a super fan as it is going to get. As president of the men's club soccer team, co-founder of the kilt-wearing, soccer-crazed group Legion 1818 and a student-athlete trainer, the senior is one of Saint Louis University's most loyal athletic supporters.

Inside the Lines: Men’s basketball, soccer, softball, track and field and baseball

Dan Hunninghake • May 1, 2008

Basketball signs two more recruits Head Men's Baseketball Coach Rick Majerus announced April 16 that 6-foot, 4-inch tall guard Kyle Cassity and 6-foot guard Ruben Cotto have signed national letters of intent to attend Saint Louis University and play basketball for the Billikens.

Baseball team has five more wins than last year, with 10 left in regular season

Scott Vicker • May 1, 2008

For the four seniors on the baseball team, May 17 will mark the end of their academic journey. But their time at Saint Louis University will not end with commencement. The commencement ceremony begins at 10 a.m., and the team's final home game begins at noon.

Players, assistant coach explain nuances of pitching

Rachel Weygand • May 1, 2008

Starting baseball pitcher Scott Turmail tossed a complete game Saturday, April 26, giving up three earned runs and one walk in the Billikens' 5-3 loss to George Washington University. Turmail's achievement came in the first game of a double-header, saving the Saint Louis University bullpen for the second match-up of the day.

Track looks to prove its detractors wrong

Matt Smyser • April 24, 2008

After his team finished last in its first-ever Atlantic 10 Championships last year, Head Track and Field Coach Jon Bell had his work ahead of him this year. Before the Saint Louis University team competes in the A-10 Tournament this year, it will have one more opportunity to work out any kinks.

Top milers to compete at Schutzman fundraiser

Megan Kenny • April 24, 2008

As a teammate fights to recover from serious injuries, the Saint Louis University track and field team rallies to celebrate her efforts and show its support. On Dec. 31, 2007, sophomore Brigette Schutzman, was involved in a car accident that left her in a coma for six weeks.

Dan’s Haul: Media dampens excitement for 2008 Olympics

Dan Hunninghake • April 24, 2008

Life is full of countdowns: number of hours until the weekend, minutes until the New Year, days until Kansas repeats as National Champs in the NCAA. Fortunately for us students, the "days until the beginning of summer" countdown is nearly over. My most recent countdown? The 2008 Beijing Olympics.