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Pandemics and Profits

Pandemics and Profits

Jeremiah Kirsch, Staff Writer April 5, 2020

On March 11, the sports community was brought to an abrupt and unanticipated halt. The coronavirus pandemic had reached the U.S., and the sports world was one of the first industries impacted. First, games...

(Michael Place / The University News)

Billikens Goodwin and French enter names into NBA Draft

Sam Glass, Sports Editor March 31, 2020

Juniors Jordan Goodwin and Hasahn French both declared they will enter their names into the 2020 NBA Draft. The roommate tag team declared their intentions Tuesday evening, one after the other on social...

Photo Courtesy of Trenton Almgren-Davis

COVID Crowned A-10 Champ

Austin Glass, Contributor March 12, 2020

February 27: I received a phone call early in the evening. “What are you doing for spring break?” Obviously, I had no plans for my senior year spring break. “Do you want to go to Brooklyn for the...

A-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament Cancelled Amidst Growing Concern over Coronavirus

A-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament Cancelled Amidst Growing Concern over Coronavirus

Sam Glass, Sports Editor March 12, 2020

Another one bites the dust, as the Atlantic 10 announces the cancellation of the remainder of the A-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The A-10 joins the list of cancelled tournaments due to safety concerns...

Photo by Billiken Athletics

SLU Baseball Off to a Great Start Ahead of Home Opener

Mishal Mustaque, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

Billikens baseball kicked off in the middle of February with plenty of promise. The Bills are 6-4 so far overall, with only two slightly worrying defeats against No. 2 Vanderbilt, 2-10, and a 1-16 loss...

Photo Courtesy of Jack Connaghan

SLU Men’s Soccer Spring Schedule Pushes Billiken Growth

Jeremiah Kirsch, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

It might not officially be spring yet, but the SLU men’s soccer team kicked off their spring season this past Saturday at Butler by playing the Bulldogs to a 1-1 tie. A second-half goal from Evan Southern...

Photo Courtesy of Michael Place

Billiken Basketball wraps up regular season, kicking off A-10 tournament

Sam Glass, Sports Editor March 5, 2020

Now in the final stage of the season, Billiken basketball makes their claims for conference champions. With both men’s and women’s teams playing games over the weekend and midweek, the season is ramping...

Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Duttlinger

Cleared to Engage: BattleHawks fill hole in St. Louis sports culture

Erin McClelland, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2020

Kakaw is the new law in St. Louis sports. The city of St. Louis felt the heartbreak of losing their football team when the Rams left for Los Angeles in 2015 and the feeling lingered in the hearts of sports...

Making a Change On and Off the Field

Making a Change On and Off the Field

Brionna Halverson, Contributor February 27, 2020

Abby Wambach is a retired U.S. women's national team soccer player who is decorated with two gold olympic medals and held the all time scoring record (up until last week) with 184 goals. After retiring...

Graphic by Sam Glass. Photos Courtesy of Billiken Athletics and Jack Connaghan.

Billikens Give Back Challenge Promotes Annual Alumni Giving

Sam Glass, Sports Editor February 20, 2020

Billikens Give Back Challenge is underway! On Feb. 3, the annual Billikens Give Back Challenge started with a new set of lofty goals to engage Billiken Athletics alumni. The annual challenge is designed...

Photo Courtesy of Billiken Athletics

Justin Stuckey: Introducing SLU Tennis Coach

Brynn Bachman, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

Last summer, SLU athletics announced the hiring of a new coach to take over the Billikens tennis team. At an early age, Justin Stuckey developed a passion for tennis. He began teaching younger players...

Photo Courtesy of Jaryn Bryant

Ng: Runner, Student, Role-Model

Jeremiah Kirsch, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

If given the hypothetical opportunity to go back in time and give her 8-year-old self advice for the future, junior Megan Ng would make sure that she proclaimed the following, “Continue to put in the...

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