The University News

Sayonara, West Pine

Brian Hayes • February 29, 2008

No sooner had Women's Basketball Coach Shimmy Gray-Miller finished addressing the crowd of Billiken fans than the lights began to shut off after the last contest scheduled in the Bauman-Eberhardt Center. More affectionately referred to around campus as the West Pine Gym, the building opened in 1920 and was the home court for the women's basketball and volleyball teams.

Jesuit brings heart and soul to Pep Band

Pat Shannon • February 29, 2008

For the Saint Louis University Pep Band, music has the unique ability to connect musicians across generations. The group includes college students, alumni, faculty and one very special member: the Rev. George Kennard, S.J., who is 88 years old. Kennard is no stranger to the impact a great pep band has upon a crowd.

Diver Larson sets lofty goals for postseason

ADAM TAMBURIN • February 29, 2008

Sophomore diver Anna Larson is taking the plunge this season. With a record-setting first year under her belt, she intends to pursue more goals that would set more Saint Louis University records. Because of Larson's steady determination, school records have cracked.

Men’s basketball snags first OT victory

Dan Hunninghake • February 22, 2008

Heading into its game against Fordham University, the Saint Louis University men's basketball team knew to watch out for Bryant Dunston, a Fordham senior who averages nearly 15 points per game. Dunston, though, matched his game average in the first half alone with 15 points and finished the game with 30.

New season, new goals

Scott Vicker • February 22, 2008

The Saint Louis University baseball team kicks off a new season this weekend with a three-game series in Nashville, Tenn., against Belmont University. Baseball coach Darin Hendrickson is in his first year at the helm for the Billikens, after having success at every previous stop he had made.

Burris and the Buzz: Sports fans are pinnacle of laziness

Landon Burris • February 22, 2008

As I sit here in a complete daze, the type that comes with lack of sleep, too much work and a paper due, literally, every day, I couldn't help but notice the lovely array of commercials on ESPN. Have you ever noticed how many commercials there are for liquor and beer on ESPN, or any station showing a sporting event for that matter? In fact, one need only look at the Super Bowl to realize this.

Club raquetball places in midwest tourney

ADAM TAMBURIN • February 22, 2008

Three years after its creation, Saint Louis University's club racquetball team has placed third in the PINCHSHOT.com Midwest Intercollegiate Racquetball Championships. This marks the team's first tournament placement in its history. Twelve Midwestern universities participated in the tournament, which was held Feb.

Billiken lacrosse begins 2008 campaign

Brian Hayes • February 22, 2008

Last year's lacrosse season ended with a trip to the emergency room for senior captain Jeff Steitz after an opposing player cross-checked him and broke his collar bone, while the team fell to Drodt College in the first round of the playoffs, 10-3. Steitz, who is the president of the club team, has been a captain since his sophomore year and leads the team with the help of the other two captains: senior attacker Ben Zaeger and junior defenseman Mike Van Tiem.

Q&A with Assistant Baseball Coach Kevin Moulder

Sarah Hale • February 22, 2008

Kevin Moulder is confident that Billiken baseball will slide into this season with a winning attitude. Straight from the University of Central Missouri, Moulder has learned the finer points of the game under the wing of baseball coach Darin Hendrickson. Now, Moulder is contributing his knowledge and skill to Saint Louis University's baseball team as an assistant coach.

Inside the Lines: Women’s basketball, softball, men’s tennis

Brian Hayes and Scott Vicker • February 22, 2008

Women's basketball The women's basketball team rebounded from two straight losses to St. Joseph's and La Salle by beating Massachusetts at home on Saturday, 71-65. Sophomore guard Katie Paganelli led the team with 21 points, followed by sophomore Theresa Lisch, who added 19.

Inside the Lines: Track

defaultuser • February 15, 2008

The Saint Louis University men's and women's track teams are set to compete in their second Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday at the University of Rhode Island campus in Kingston, R.I. "We are excited about our goal of attempting to perform better in this year's meet than last year's," Men's and Women's Track Coach Jon Bell said.

Q&A with former jazz ensemble member Mike Beczkala

Dan Hunninghake • February 15, 2008

When Saint Louis University closed its music department in the late 1980s, the athletic department began looking for musicians, and the Billiken Pep band was formed. Mike Beczkala, a SLU alumnus and former member of the University's jazz ensemble, has directed the band for more than 25 years.