2008 Woodie Awards
News Articles
After Biondi, will a Jesuit follow?
News Analysis
by Matthew D. R. Lehner
2007 was the year of Biondi. It was full of accomplishments and successes for Saint Louis University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. Celebrating his 20-year tenure, Biondi completed SLU's two largest building projects, both of which were billed as cornerstones for his plan to transform SLU into the finest Catholic university in the country.
Campus voter registration drive signs up more than 1,300
Election 2008
by Matt Wilhelm
The creation of a polling place in the Bush Student Center at Saint Louis University has resulted in a wave of student voter registrations. Many of these students registered with the help of SLU Students for Voters' Rights, a group dedicated to registering voters on campus.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Palin on campus at Chaifetz
by Jonathan Ernst
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee, addressed thousands of supporters at a rally at the Chaiftez Arena at a rally on the night of Thursday, Oct. 2. Many Saint Louis University students were in attendance. Palin arrived shortly after the conclusion of her debate at Washington University with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen.
Town hall touches on budget
SGA
by Jeff Morman
Students and administrators came together last week to discuss the University budget and other pressing concerns at the Student Government Association-sponsored town hall meeting. The event allowed students to speak directly with the Saint Louis University's big decision-makers.
ISA brings Hindu celebration Diwali to SLU
Traditional cuisine, cultural show mark event
by Drew Thomas
The Indian Student Association members promise a wide array of Indian delicacies and student performances this weekend as they celebrate Diwali. The Hindu holiday has special importance as the anniversary of the Lord Ram's victory in an epic battle for righteousness and justice.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Celebrities stump for Obama at SLU
by Adam Tamburin
Celebrities Taye Diggs, Aisha Tyler and Idina Menzel stopped Saint Louis University to register young voters on behalf of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign on Sunday, Oct. 5. The visit was arranged by Obama's Campaign for Change in St. Louis and was supported by SLU's College Democrats.
Let us introduce you to ... Siham Bouamer
French instructor thrives where cultures and languages mingle
by Kejan Haynes
Siham Bouamer may be a long way from home, but she has no problem calling Saint Louis University and St. Louis her new home. Originally from Franche-Comté, France, the master's student and teaching assistant said that she loves sharing her passion for the French language with her students.
Senate charters Student Alumni Ambassadors
SGA
by Jonathan Ernst
The Student Alumni Ambassadors joined the ranks of chartered student organizations at last night's Student Government Association meeting. Senators voted overwhelmingly to charter the group, which previously had solely been an arm of the Office of Alumni Relations.
GIC to bring Paul Begala to campus
Analyst to address the '08 campaign
by Ian Darnell
Saint Louis University's Great Issues Committee will bring political analyst Paul Begala to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Begala was an architect of Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992 and served as an adviser in the Clinton White House. Currently a professor at the University of Georgia and a research fellow at Georgetown University, Begala has also worked as a commentator for CNN and as a consultant on many political campaigns, both in the United States and internationally.