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    Mining for Memories at the Bonne Terre Mine
    Stephanie Kim
    • May 12

    Mining for Memories at the Bonne Terre Mine

    By Stephanie Kim, Editor-in-Chief Looking for a unique adventure that is sure to keep you cool this summer? An adventure that won’t make...
    St. Louis Starbucks Stores Push to Unionize
    Rose Houghton
    • May 6

    St. Louis Starbucks Stores Push to Unionize

    Ever since a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York won its vote to unionize back in December 2021, over 140 stores have followed suit and gone...
    Sports Are Universal - Current Climate of Athletics in Missouri
    Jake Bain
    • May 4

    Sports Are Universal - Current Climate of Athletics in Missouri

    I am a former Division 1 football player, and one of the first to be openly LGBTQ+ while actively playing. I decided to publicly come out...
    The World Chess Hall of Fame: A World Record-Breaking Museum
    Finneas Gregory
    • May 4

    The World Chess Hall of Fame: A World Record-Breaking Museum

    St. Louis is a city where it can be hard to stand out with its many sports teams, museums, and attractions. But one unique exhibit looks...
    The Struggle to Teach
    Mackenzie Wilson
    • May 4

    The Struggle to Teach

    There is no doubt that teaching has changed since 100 years ago, as most professions have, but teachers and their struggles are just now...
    Are Creative Stereotypes a Lie?
    The Current UMSL
    • May 2

    Are Creative Stereotypes a Lie?

    By Sydne Sewald Stereotypically, fine arts holds the gold medal for being the most creative, while the STEM tries to scrape together...
    The Surprising History of Vending Machines
    Finneas Gregory
    • Apr 28

    The Surprising History of Vending Machines

    Vending machines are a staple in our modern world, their metal and glass visages populating many a cramped and poorly lit hallway,...
    STD Rates in STL: Where to Find Free Help Locally
    Rose Houghton
    • Apr 26

    STD Rates in STL: Where to Find Free Help Locally

    Back in February of this year, Innerbody Research published their comprehensive list ranking the top 100 cities in the United States...
    A Former Homeschooler’s Perspective & Advice on Online Classes
    Ciara Paubel
    • Apr 25

    A Former Homeschooler’s Perspective & Advice on Online Classes

    When the pandemic disrupted lives around the world, students had to adjust to the sudden shift to online courses. As a new normal settled...
    La Tremenda: St Louis’ Only Spanish-Language Radio Station
    Finneas Gregory
    • Apr 19

    La Tremenda: St Louis’ Only Spanish-Language Radio Station

    Radio might seem like a played-out medium nowadays, what with the multitude of music streaming platforms available, but one St. Louis...
    Save the Strays
    Stephanie Kim
    • Apr 14

    Save the Strays

    By Stephanie Kim, Editor-in-Chief Having too many workers might mean relocation or layoffs, having too many children might mean adoption....
    Renaming Thomas Jefferson Library is Long Overdue
    Malik Lendell
    • Apr 12

    Renaming Thomas Jefferson Library is Long Overdue

    The Board of Curators decided to name Mizzou’s new Medical Center after a senator who does not believe in the federal or state public...
    To Mask or Not to Mask? Mandates and Moving Forward
    Stephanie Kim
    • Apr 8

    To Mask or Not to Mask? Mandates and Moving Forward

    By Stephanie Kim, Editor-in-Chief To mask, or not to mask–that is the question. The past two years have been strenuous for everyone. From...
    Russia Continues Attacks Despite the Promise of a Ceasefire
    Rose Houghton
    • Apr 6

    Russia Continues Attacks Despite the Promise of a Ceasefire

    On March 7, 2022, Russian officials announced a ceasefire that would start at 10 am the following day in order to allow Ukrainian...
    Warrior Women: The Costs of Being a Woman
    Stephanie Kim
    • Mar 28

    Warrior Women: The Costs of Being a Woman

    By Stephanie Kim, Editor-in-Chief We all come from a woman. All of us owe our existence to women. A woman made the sacrifice to carry and...
    Three Flags Day: St. Louis’ 24 Hours in France
    Finneas Gregory
    • Mar 24

    Three Flags Day: St. Louis’ 24 Hours in France

    St. Louis is often portrayed as a city with many French influences. What with its Fleur-de-Lise emblazoned flag, grand Mardi Gras...
    SGA Senators Deserve Pay
    Malik Lendell
    • Mar 21

    SGA Senators Deserve Pay

    Almost half of UMSL's student population was eligible for the Pell Grant in 2019. Because these students are from lower socioeconomic...
    The Future of the Nintendo Switch is Looking Bleak...and That's a Good Thing!
    Charles T. White
    • Mar 15

    The Future of the Nintendo Switch is Looking Bleak...and That's a Good Thing!

    Oh, what a joyous five years it has been with the Nintendo Switch. Ever since it was first teased back in 2016 under the codename NX, to...
    Cote Brilliante Avenue: A Modern Street with Connections to a Historic Civilization
    Finneas Gregory
    • Mar 7

    Cote Brilliante Avenue: A Modern Street with Connections to a Historic Civilization

    Cote Brilliante is a normal St. Louis street in almost every aspect, except for its name. While there are many streets with French names...
    Honoring Our Golden Girl
    Mackenzie Wilson
    • Mar 1

    Honoring Our Golden Girl

    Betty White was taken too soon. This perfect angel has not only had a long life, but also one chock-full of events. Betty White was born...
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