Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Saint Louis University

The University News

The Student News Site of Saint Louis University

The University News

The Student News Site of Saint Louis University

The University News

Return: Sophomore Mariluz Rojo watches the ball all the way into the racket. Rojo, a native of Spain, has adapted well to life as an international student-athlete.

Rojo Loves Challenges of International College Tennis

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

Saint Louis University’s student-athletes are not only from every corner of the United States, many are from various countries throughout the world. Women’s Tennis sophomore, Mariluz Rojo, comes to...

Concentration: SLU Chess coach Alejandro Ramirez looks on in a game of chess during Atlas Week. SLU Chess has placed twice in the President's Cup Tournament.

Checkmate: A Glimpse into SLU’s Chess Team

Sam Glass, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

Many beginner chess players know a simple trick called the “four-move checkmate” that allows for a quick defeat of the opponent in four simple moves. I know from personal experience that this does...

Monica's Sports Corner

Monica’s Sports Corner

April 18, 2018
Baseball and track & field found success this weekend and stand-out freshman, Sadie Wise, talked with Monica Ryan about her home run record.
Junior Dorrian Gordon jumped over the hurdle during the steeplechase. Gordon ran 9:24.62 in the 3000-meter steeplechase, the third best time in the A-10.

Track & Field Ready for Home Meet

Sam Glass, Staff Writer April 7, 2018

The Saint Louis University Track and Field team had a big weekend over the Easter break. With Billikens competing in two meets, it was a jam-packed weekend with some big Billiken notables. The Bills...

Senior David Ferragut watches the ball. Ferragut posted a win over Austin Peay.

Tennis Prepares for A-10 Conference Championship Run

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer April 7, 2018

Both the SLU Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams were in action last weekend, the men in Tennessee against Austin Peay and the women at home in O’Fallon, Illinois against Omaha. While in Tennessee,...

HITTING: Senior infiedler Alex King warms up on the way to the batter box. King leads the team with 22 RBIs, 24 hits, three homeruns and six stolen bases.

Win Streak Snapped

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor April 7, 2018

Baseball is hot right now after setting a 15-game win streak, the longest streak in program history, and the longest in NCAA D1 baseball this season. They lead the Atlantic 10 with a 5-1 record and have...

Freshman high jumper Alex Oleson is a versatile athlete, stuttering with basketball and working into track and field.

Alex Oleson Jumps to New SLU Record

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer April 7, 2018

Based on everything he has accomplished already in just his first year as a Billiken, it is hard to believe that freshman high-jumper Alex Oleson has been jumping for just over a year. Alex is a Political...

New SLU Men's Soccer Head Coach Kevin Kalish looks on during practice. Kalish was named head coach in January and posted first win over NIU.

Kalish Leads Men’s Soccer Over NIU

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor April 7, 2018

Head Coach Kevin Kalish has been hard at work making some changes around SLU Men’s Soccer. Kalish was named the new head coach of the men back in January and changes are already visible. During his...

Senior pitcher Maddie Baalman throws in the circle. Baalman went the distanced in two games against St. Joseph, sitting down 14 batters across both games.

Softball Takes Two Out of Three Against Two A-10 Foes

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor April 7, 2018

SLU Softball played host to three foes and ended March at George Mason. Despite cold rainy weather, the Billikens beat St. Joseph’s 9-1 in five innings on Saturday, March 24. SLU got to work right...

Senior infielder Allie Macfarlane fields a ground ball against SIU. She hit her fifth career grand slam at the Rock Chalk Challenge.

Softball Rockets Through Tournament Play

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor March 22, 2018

Softball posted a 13-11 record in tournament play, before opening up play at the Billiken Sports Center against Murray State and Southern Illinois. SLU posted a 1-4 record in the Petersen Hotels Invitational,...

Freshman outfielder Sadie Wise watches a fly ball leave the bat against SIU.

Sadie Wise Wants To “Just Win”

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

“I don’t like to look at my own stats,” said freshman softball outfielder, Sadie Wise. “I don’t focus on numbers, I would rather go out there and just win.”   Her strategy must be working...

Junior right-handed pitcher Miller Hogan works on the mound. Hogan pitched three innings of relief against Chicago State and currently holds a team low 2.32 ERA.

Baseball Sweeps Purdue, Extends Win Streak To 11

Sam Glass, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

The Billikens opened up the 2018 season with a trip down to Kissimmee, Florida over the Feb. 16 weekend for the Sunshine State Classic. The Bills played four games in the tournament and came out with a...

Donate to The University News
$2085
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal