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Gavin Bena, center, speaks to voters in preparation for the April 2 election in Missouri. The 21-year-old is running for a seat on the Glendale Board of Aldermen. Photo courtesy of Gavin Bena.

SLU student running for local office wants to offer new perspective

Grant Bellchamber, Staff writer March 28, 2024

Through the grueling academic process of the Spring semester, SLU sophomore Gavin Bena has taken on an additional responsibility: a local political campaign. After surveying political issues that face...

President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D speaks before the ribbon-cutting of the O’Loughlin Family Champions Center in Oct. 2023.

President Pestello to retire in 2025 after a decade of leadership

Kaleb Yu, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

After a decade of service to Saint Louis University, President Fred Pestello announced today he will be retiring following the end of the 2024-25 school year. Pestello is the 33rd president, and the...

Photo courtesy of Saint Louis Balkan American Connection.

Chemistry Professor Asmira Alagic and the Stem Wellness Group

Maram Lemnifi, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Dr. Asmira Alagic is an assistant professor of chemistry and the undergraduate program director of the chemistry department at Saint Louis University. Over the years she has also become very involved with...

SLU Mens head basketball coach during the teams loss against George Washington on Feb. 24.

SLU Men’s Basketball head coach is fired after eight seasons with the Billikens

Nia Stevenson, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Travis Ford, the long standing head coach of Saint Louis Billikens men’s basketball, was fired after the team's loss Wednesday night 83-73 to Duquesne in the Atlantic 10 tournament. “For eight years,...

MGMTs seventh album made its disappointing debut on Feb. 23 (Photo Courtesy of MGMTs bandcamp site).

“Loss of Life” will make any listener feel like they’ve been through just that

Aidan DeSpain, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Imagine this: a listener opens their desired music streaming service and comes to find that a well-known band from the early 2000s, known for their fresh electronic sound, has released a new album. They...

 Patrons of High Low cafe and Left Bank Books browse the dozens of books placed on display on Sunday Feb. 18, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. A young child and parent are pictured at the book stand.

Celebrating Black History Month: brunch event at High Low Cafe

Sana'a Abouantoun March 6, 2024

On Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the High Low Cafe on 3301 Washington Ave. hosted a Black History Month celebration biscuit brunch event in collaboration with Left Bank Books, Spitta's and Scribes Writer's...

 The three panelists in addition to the guitarist and their music therapist are pictured in the Lee Auditorium stage in St. Louis, MO on Thursday evening, Feb. 29, 2024. As seen from left to right: Teona McGhaw, Rush Wilkerson, Dr. Jo Grove, the music therapist, and guitarist and singer Deb Bush. Bush and their music therapist performed two songs to end the night.

Celebrating Black History Month: Missouri Historical Society panelist & entertainment program

Sana'a Abouantoun March 6, 2024

On Feb. 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., the Missouri Historical Society, which is a part of the Missouri History Museum, hosted a panelist and entertainment program at the Lee Auditorium. The event discussed...

Local news stations broadcast live, as the nurses and community members rally behind them, saying, “We want a contract.”

SLU-SSM nurses hold vigil for patient safety amidst nine months without a contract

Nivindee Fernando, Contributor March 5, 2024

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital nurses called for a fair contract and better working conditions at a vigil on Feb. 29. The nurses have been without a contract for eight months and say a...

Brae Sanchez competes at the Atlantic 10 Championships meet.

SLU Swim and Dive ends their season and look forward to the next

Marin Finnerty, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

SLU Swim and Dive headed to Hampton, Virginia for the annual Atlantic 10 Championships meet. The meet was held over four days, with all swimmers and divers competing in multiple events.  George Washington’s...

SLU students buzzing with excitement for the 2024 MLB Season

Isaiah Wing, Contributor March 4, 2024

The start of spring training has SLU students excited about the prospect of a new Major League Baseball season. St. Louis Cardinals pitchers and catchers reported to Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida...

You’ve never seen Timothee Chalamet like this

Jenna Ross, contributor February 29, 2024

“Wonka,” released on Dec. 15, 2023, declares itself as a feel-good musical prequel to the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Now starring acclaimed actor Timothee Chalamet, the...

Photo from CaseyNeistat

Seeing double: the two faces of the Apple Vision Pro

Brendan Brunette, Senior Writer February 29, 2024

The heavily anticipated debut of the Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset blurring the lines between our physical and digital worlds, has ignited a fierce culmination of anticipation and debate. In...

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