Billiken Bites
October 13, 1999
--Hockey The SLU hockey club plays two games this weekend versus Wisconsin-Whitewater. The games are at the U.S. Ice Sports Arena in Fairview Heights, Ill. on Friday and Saturday. The university is providing a shuttle service to both games. The hockey te
Important things in more simple terms
December 31, 1969
A 12-year-old kid steps into the batter's box, staring down the opposing pitcher, with the echoes of his parents yelling and the infielders chanting "hey-batter-batter, hey-batter-batter, SWING!!" in the background. It's a hot and humid summer night. Another giant corporate conglomerate declared ba...
Cardinals triumph over tragedy
December 31, 1969
Our St. Louis Cardinals are showing some tremendous character this summer. Amidst the passing of perhaps the greatest Cardinal ever, broadcaster Jack Buck, and the shocking, saddening loss of arguably the Cardinals' most consistent starter, Darryl Kile and despite rumors of an impending strike, ta...
Volleyball team has big hopes for big players this season
December 31, 1969
The Billikens are going to be big this year-literally and figuratively. A conference crown is within the grasp of the Saint Louis University volleyball team with the return of five starting seniors and the addition of three new players, including a 6' 1" outside hitter and a 6' 3" middle hitter. Co-captains Colle...
Steroids, strikes, Sosa, Selig and stupidity in MLB
December 31, 1969
It's my turn to look at the two clouds hanging over the baseball season, steroids and the possibility of a strike. First off, let's get to the point on the steroid issue. In a season mired with controversy and questions, Rick Reilly made it clear. He stated the obvious, and it was so sweet. It was a...
Soccer women slated for exciting season
December 31, 1969
As the summer starts to fade away, students' minds start to drift to what the fall will bring. Here at Saint Louis University students begin to think about move-in day, new classes, and of course, soccer. SLU soccer fans have come to expect that each fall the team will win the conference regular se...
Summer Billiken Bites
December 31, 1969
2002 Saint Louis University graduate Brad Wehrfritz was picked up as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals organization. The righthanded pitcher was playing for the River City Rascals when the Cardinals called. Wehrfritz is currently pitching for the Johnson City Cardinals. Righthander Wes Jaillet wa...
Soderberg faces comings and goings with basketball roster
December 31, 1969
Brad Soderberg is probably an excellent juggler by now. In his first few months at the helm of the Billikens, Soderberg has had to juggle the Billiken roster for next season with several recent arrivals and departures. Since the spring, the Saint Louis University basketball team inked four new players, wh...
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