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Class of 2012 arrives on campus
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Members of Oriflamme, an organization that help smooth the transition for new students into Saint Louis University, gathered behind Griesedieck Tower on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to help freshmen students settle into their new home. The arrival of new students on campus signals the beginning of Welcome Week, celebratory events that encourages students to embrace college life.
SLU welcomes record number of Chinese students
by Allison Reilly
While the closing ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing is just days away, Saint Louis University recently performed an opening ceremony of its own-the arrival of approximately 200 freshmen from China. The number of Chinese freshmen has doubled from last year, and they make up about 80 percent of the international students in the class of 2012.
Bookstore business soars despite competition, prices
by Adam Tamburin
Every August, Saint Louis University Bookstore employees pull out "suits of armor" to deflect the rage of the students who filter through to shell out big bucks for books, according to bookstore General Manager Debbe Schneider. When checkout costs run into the hundreds, some students make a habit of tracking down textbooks through online retailers that offer a cheaper product.
SGA sets goals for the academic year
by Rubina Baig
All summer, the members of the Saint Louis University Student Government Association have been dreaming, planning and building a foundation for the upcoming school year. SGA leaders have said that they want to exceed expectations and plan to have a successful and productive year.
Former SGA presidents: Where are they now?
by Jamie James
Every year the student body elects a new president to represent the students and to lead Saint Louis University's Student Government Association. They run the meetings of the SGA Senate every Wednesday and serve as liaisons between students and the university administrators.