The University News

New distribution plan allows 750 student tickets in Chaifetz

Dan Hunninghake • October 25, 2007

The construction of Chaifetz Arena on campus is a step that Saint Louis University has taken toward creating a more respectable basketball program. But with the new arena comes a new ticket distribution process. In past years, the tickets have been distributed based on a "lottery" system, where the students are chosen at random for which seats they will hold in the Scottrade Center.

Blue Crew, Athletic Dept. host ‘meet and greet’

Derrick Neuner • October 25, 2007

This Monday, the Saint Louis University men's basketball team will hold a meet and greet to give fans a chance to meet the new head coach Rick Majerus and the players. The event will be held in the Ballroom at the Busch Student Center from 7 to 10 p.m. The meet and greet is being hosted by Saint Louis University Athletic Department, the Alumni Relations Department and Blue Crew.

Dahle breaks SLU records with top times in 1,000-yd. free

Scott Vicker • October 25, 2007

It has been a successful season for both the Saint Louis University men's and women's swimming and diving teams this year. Freshman Michael Dahle has been a big part of the men's team's success. Dahle, from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week after winning two events at the Butler Quad in Indianapolis last weekend.

Biancardi brings experience

Scott Vicker • October 11, 2007

On Oct. 1, the Saint Louis University basketball family added another member when head coach Rick Majerus named Paul Biancardi his new assistant coach. "His passion for the game and his ability to teach it are evident to everyone who has watched him recruit a student-athlete or conduct a practice," Majerus said in an online statement.

Vosburgh’s View: Columnist proves high payroll doesn’t guarantee postseason spot

Max Vosburgh • October 11, 2007

Money doesn't buy championships. Not in baseball at least. Last year, we witnessed the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Detroit Tigers in five games to win the World Series. Everyone knows that by now, but what everyone doesn't know is that last year the Cardinals spent more than $88 million on the players on its 2006 roster, making it the 11th highest payroll (out of 30 teams) in Major League Baseball.

Cross country seniors shatter records, lead SLU to victory

Kevin Joseph • October 11, 2007

Saturday night the Saint Louis University cross country team faced their biggest test of the season at the Books Twilight meet. The race featured 40 squads in the men's and women's fields. Under the lights of the Memphis sky, both squads were led by their top runners-seniors Steve Vargas and Laura Coyer-both who broke school records, leading the squads to second and fifth place finishes overall.

Society for American Baseball Research promotes the history of baseball in St. Louis

Derrick Neuner • October 11, 2007

St. Louis baseball history is coming to Saint Louis University to mark the spot of a former major league park, which is now part of the University. On Oct. 16, local baseball history enthusiasts will dedicate a plaque to mark the site, which is located on the southeast side of the Marchetti Tower property.

Patterson leads Bills with two goals in 3-3 tie against rival Buffalo

Dan Hunninghake • October 11, 2007

The Saint Louis University men's soccer team's fourgame winning streak came to an end Oct. 6 when it tied Buffalo University 3-3. Junior forward Kyle Patterson scored two goals and assisted another for the Billikens, but Buffalo scored with 8.2 seconds left in regulation to even the score at three a piece.

Field hockey looks to snap seven-game losing streak

Meaghan Myers • October 11, 2007

The Saint Louis University field hockey team is set to travel to Philadelphia this weekend to compete in two Atlantic 10 Conference matches against La Salle and West Chester. The Billikens, who dropped their first two A-10 games last weekend against St. Joseph's and Temple, look to kick off conference road action on a different note.

Ultimate frisbee sets its sights on successful season

Meaghan Myers • October 4, 2007

The Saint Louis University Ultimate Frisbee Team is back for another year and preparing for its long season. The Billikens' appearance at regionals last year has encouraged them to repeat its achievement again this year with another trip to postseason play.

New coach inspires confidence in basketball program

Scott Vicker • October 4, 2007

Bringing back a strong core group of players and adding a new, big-name coach is a surefire way to create buzz and gain attention. That is exactly what the Saint Louis University men's basketball team is doing this year. Nine Bills are returning, including four starters, from last year's 20-13 squad that reached the semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships.

Tradition: Slammin’ those Rams, fan finds games mundane in Edward Jones Dome

Matt Vosburgh • October 4, 2007

Have you ever been to a St. Louis Rams game? Have you ever seen them win? I would guess that most of you who have been to a Rams game did not even stay until the end. Well, this is for the true Rams fans out there. First, let me explain my two experiences at the Edward Jones Dome.