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Areva Martin, who serves as legal counsel for the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved, speaks at a press conference in front of St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 26, 2025, where a prayer service and public apology for SLU’s role in slavery was set to take place. (Noa Vacek)
Descendants of SLU’s formerly enslaved petition administration to demand accountability
Jules Joseph, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026

The Descendents of the St. Louis University Enslaved called upon the university in a recent petition to carry out promised commitments and “reengage...

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A graphic depicting a soccer ball over the Olympic rings.
St. Louis soccer legacy carries on in 2028 Olympics
Ismael Domin, Copy Editor • April 26, 2026

On Feb. 3, 2026, the...

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Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in the 2026 film “The Drama.” (A24)
What’s the drama with “The Drama?”
Calla Truschel, Opinion Editor • April 26, 2026

Trigger warning: Mentions of gunviolence/school shooting and spoilers ahead. At 6:15 p.m. on a Friday night, my friend and I took our seats...

Final reflections from a burned-out Billiken
Final reflections from a burned-out Billiken
Ashlyn Jones, Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2026

When I first arrived at Saint Louis University, I imagined I would spend my last semester of college soaking up my remaining time as a senior....

President Joe Biden greets President-elect Donald Trump, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the Oval Office.  (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)
Trump’s “affordability hoax” explained
Matthew Seib, Contributor • April 26, 2026

If you have spent enough time on social media or take an interest in American politics, then you are probably more than acquainted with President...

An AI-generated likeness of the late actor Val Kilmer appears in the 2026 film "As Deep As The Grave." (Variety)
Though some may try, AI will never replace real actors
Aditya Gunturu, Staff Writer • April 26, 2026

Recently, it was announced that an Artificial Intelligence likeness of the late actor Val Kilmer would appear in an upcoming film, “As Deep...

Tough times for higher education: What dare we hope?
Tough times for higher education: What dare we hope?
Rubén Rosario-Rodríguez, SLU Professor of Theology • April 24, 2026

Students at Xavier High School in New York City, a Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school, were given a fun assignment: write their...

Actress and comedian Angela Giarratana admires the Billiken logo in the Student Involvement Center in the Busch Student Center before her meet and greet on May 4, 2026.
Smosh comedian Angela Giarratana visits SLU
Jude Thomas, Photography Editor • May 10, 2026

Actress and comedian Angela Giarratana, best known for her involvement with the comedy channel Dropout and the Smosh YouTube channels, visited...

“Sabine and Signe,” a painting by Mia Wallen in “Queer Art, For and By Queer Artists.”
“Queer Art, For and By Queer Artists” student exhibit seeks to build community
Maggie Farwig, Contributor • May 1, 2026

On May 1 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., freshman anthropology student Mia Wallen is hosting an art exhibition titled “Queer Art, For and By Queer...

Manny Jacinto speaks with members of GIC and FSA in the Wool Ballrooms on April 15. 2026.
Manny Jacinto speaks at SLU; discusses acting, motivations and growing up Filipino
Aditya Gunturu, Staff Writer • April 26, 2026

Manny Jacinto, a Canadian-Filipino actor, spoke to students about his acting journey and childhood on April 15 in the Wool Ballrooms. Invited...

A group picture of the first STL Journal Collective meeting in Nov. 9, 2025 at Art Hill. (Julie Zhang)
STL Journal Collective provides diverse creative outlet and community
Aditya Gunturu, Staff Writer • April 26, 2026

Back in October of 2025, Julie Zhang had a problem. Like many college graduates in St. Louis, she was looking for new communities and groups...

A street preacher, Geoffry R. Kirkland Elder-Shepherd, stands with a placard reading “For All These Things, God Will Bring You To Judgement Ecclesiastes 11:9” on the west side of the Grand Avenue crosswalk outside of Saint Louis University on April 16, 2026.
Street preachers on Grand Avenue spark student dialogue
Jules Joseph, Staff Writer • April 26, 2026

The bold text on a small notecard above a glib cartoon man named “Mr. Nice Guy” asks, “ARE YOU A GOOD PERSON?” To the right of the man,...

A classical Indian dance performance by SLU Omkara at the HSC Diwali event at the Busch Student Center on Nov. 9.
SLU HSC hosts a Diwali celebration filled with dancing and fireworks
Aditya Gunturu, Staff Writer • December 14, 2025

SLU’s Hindu Students Community held its annual Diwali celebration on November 9th for hundreds of students and club members. The event featured...

Lyric Smith, Sinesio Huezo and Simone Carter modeling for Lala’s Lair and walking out to “The Jump Off” by Lil’ Kim at Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center on Nov. 17, 2024.
SLU Vogue highlights local designers and student models at Fall Showcase
Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer • November 22, 2024

Vogue, Saint Louis University’s premier modeling and fashion club, had their Fall Showcase where they highlighted various St. Louis fashion...

Brae Sanchez, captain of the SLU swim team, flashes two thumbs up ahead of his race at the Simon Recreation Center on Friday Oct. 4, 2024.
Saint Louis University Swim and Dive Team faces University of Missouri St. Louis for their meet at the Simon Recreational Center
Marin Finnerty, Contributor • November 7, 2024

Saint Louis University  Swim and Dive team were victorious in their dual meet against University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) on Oct. 4, 2024.  SLU...

Many students and community members took their time filling out a long ballot at a voting site at the Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University, on Nov. 5, 2024.
Photos: Students and community members cast ballots at the Busch Student Center on Election Day
Nivindee Fernando, Photography Editor • November 6, 2024

The front entrance of Missouri Botanical Garden, which sits in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis, Sept. 29, 2024.
Celebration honoring Missouri Botanical Garden president’s, Dr. Peter Wyse, legacy after stepping down
Kate Anderson, Contributor • November 6, 2024

           

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