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‘Brand’ new Ad Club

[email protected] October 31, 2014

In 2010, companies spent an estimated $143 billion in the United States, and $467 billion globally, on advertisements.  No wonder so many people are attracted to advertising as a career choice. Some of...

Exercising the Missourian vote

[email protected] October 31, 2014

State midterm elections to take place Nov. 4 The 2014 elections are just around the corner, and on Tuesday, Nov. 4, St. Louis residents will get the opportunity to vote on several key offices and propositions. In...

Clock Tower Contention

[email protected] October 31, 2014

Protest brings racial injustice to the forefront “Educate, organize and empower.” That was the goal of the “Occupy SLU” event held by civil rights organization Tribe X at Saint Louis University...

Administration, DPS attempt balance between mission, safety

[email protected] October 31, 2014

One part of SLU’s Mission Statement is for the University to “welcome students, faculty and staff from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds and beliefs and create a sense of community that...

Ferguson captivates SLU classrooms

[email protected] October 31, 2014

Courses incorporate current social conflict In times of social conflict, classrooms have historically served as sources of discussion, appraisal of events and profound change. The academic departments...

Dispatch from the clock tower

[email protected] October 31, 2014

West Pine Mall, the heart of Saint Louis University, usually reflects an upbeat atmosphere. It’s where students converse with friends, head to class, or use the path as a pedestrian highway to other...

Creating a safe space for civil discourse

Creating a safe space for civil discourse

[email protected] October 31, 2014

Amidst high emotions, students struggle to find common ground It would be nearly impossible to find a member of the SLU community without a strong opinion on the Occupy SLU protest, one way or another....

Inauguration: Dr. Fred Pestello

Inauguration: Dr. Fred Pestello

[email protected] October 24, 2014

Friday, Oct. 3 marked a celebratory occasion in Saint Louis University’s history, as the school installed its 33rd president, Dr. Fred Pestello. The new president was formally initiated at an inauguration...

Gandhi: Grandson Arun lectured on finding solutions that practice non-violence and on recognizing everyday passive acts of violence.
Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Gandhi’s grandson advocates nonviolence

[email protected] October 24, 2014

On Oct. 4, St. Louis University students listened to Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, explain his views on the meaning and power of true non-violence.  Hosted by the SLU Hindu Student Community...

Speaker talks about talking and listening

[email protected] October 24, 2014

Among other things, October is Respect Life Month, and SLU’s Students for Life made sure to come prepared for spreading awareness. Tuesday, in the Baer-Fuller lecture halls, the pro-life organization...

Saudi Arabia: SLU’s Cultural Tastes series highlighted Saudi culture and customs.
Photo courtesy of Adnan Syed

‘Tastes’ series stops by Saudi Arabia

[email protected] October 24, 2014

On the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 6, Saint Louis University students entered the Center for Global Citizenship for a little taste of Saudi Arabia. The event, hosted by the Office of International Services...

Old Mines: The Fall Festival included many celebratory activities including music and dancing and was a way for the people to embrace their French heritage.
Tim Wilhelm / News Editor

Old Mines, new direction

[email protected] October 24, 2014

As a dialect disappears, a town turns to song Sixty miles from Saint Louis University’s campus, a near-extinct dialect of French heralded autumn’s arrival. On Sunday, Oct. 5, the Old Mines Historical...

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