Mackenzie Wilson
Unveiling the Impacts of Technology on Society
By: Mackenzie Wilson In this day and age, kids are being introduced to social media earlier and earlier in their lives. With this social...
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Tarik Beslija
The Four Day Workweek: Trendy Fad or New Work Environment?
Are you a full-time employee? If so, you probably spend about eight hours a day, five days a week working; the so-called 9 to 5 pace....
Tarik Beslija
An UMSL Student’s Guide to Studying Abroad
UMSL is ranked as one of the best universities in Missouri, attracting students from all over Missouri as well as from surrounding...
Mackenzie Wilson
Goal! Soccer is Coming to UMSL
Written by: Mackenzie Wilson Interviewed by: Harjas Singh Soccer has fallen off the lips of many people now that the World Cup has come...
Mackenzie Wilson
New Semester, New Classes, New Events
by Mackenzie Wilson A new semester has started, meaning a fresh start with new classes, new people, and better yet, new events happening...
Mackenzie Wilson
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...
Rose Houghton
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...
Rose Houghton
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...
Finneas Gregory
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...
Finneas Gregory
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...
Mackenzie Wilson
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...
Kyle Stallings
The New Era of Space
The new James Webb Space Telescope, which launched just a few weeks ago on December 24, 2021, has increased the excitement of astronomers...
Mackenzie Wilson
The Final Stretch
With final exams this week, stress has never been higher. Between papers and projects, there is always something that has to be turned in...
Mackenzie Wilson
A True Thanksgiving
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and we have stuffed ourselves full of turkey, it is time to look back on what Thanksgiving used to be....
Mackenzie Wilson
#TikTokTrouble
The last couple of school months have been worrying for principals and teachers. Schools have been the subject of many news stories in...
Mackenzie Wilson
Wanted: Dead or Alive
The infamous Zodiac Killer had stalked the streets terrorizing the residents of California in the late 60s. He is believed to have...
Mackenzie Wilson
"We Want Court Dates!"
Windows broken, TVs smashed, fires set; the inmates in St. Louis jails are not having it. On April 25, 2021, pictures and videos went...
Mackenzie Wilson
Afghanistan Refugees Arrive in St. Louis
Almost 20 years after troops first landed in Afghanistan, the last plane has left with Afghan refugees, some of whom are headed to the...
The Current UMSL
COVID on campus: No vaccine mandate for UM System
By: Zach Bayly, Ajay Rana, Charlie Thorn & Abie Groes Despite rising concerns about the COVID delta variant surging throughout the...
The Current UMSL
International Students Return to UMSL's Campus
by Molly Motes, Michael Graham, Ren Okawa, and Brady Reis. After a long, unexpected break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UMSL is welcoming...
The Current UMSL
COVID year: How students living at UMSL coped with pandemic lockdowns
By Gerald Burton, Katie George, Jack McCormick, and Brandon Yn Students living at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) have had a...
The Current UMSL
COVID-19: The Cure to UMSL's Parking Pandemic
By Ajay Rana, Abie Groes, Zach Bayly, Charlie Thorn On UMSL’s campus, it seems that one of the top areas affected is student parking....
Wesley Baucom
UMSL Ranks as Top University in Missouri
by Wesley Baucom, Editor-in-Chief In a recent release, GradReports, a website dedicated to ranking universities based on salaries of...
Wesley Baucom
The Fight to keep Physics and Astronomy at UMSL
by Wesley Baucom, Editor-in-Chief According to new suggestions put forward by the University of Missouri-St. Louis’s Academic Program...
Rebecca Ferman
Dungeons and Dragons at Daylight Donuts
by Rebecca Ferman During the weekdays, Daylight Donuts regularly provides all sorts of delicious sweets and savory drinks to its many...
Kaelin Triggs
UMSL's Alex LaPorta Achieves 1000 Career Points
By Kaelin Triggs --- Guest Writer Instagram: @kaelintriggs Alex LaPorta, senior forward for University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s...
Wesley Baucom
Whistleblower makes claims against Missouri Institute of Mental Health
by Wesley Baucom About two months ago, The Current was reached out to by David von Nordenheim, a former data analyst for the Missouri...
Stephanie Kim
Recent Layoffs and Restructuring UMSL’s Budget
by Stephanie Kim COVID-19 has seemingly touched every aspect of our lives. It has forced us to adapt in ways that no one could have...
Wesley Baucom
The Coziest Cafe in St. Charles---La Belle Vie
by Wesley Baucom It was a cold and pouring November evening when I burst into the La Belle Vie cafe for the first time. I was drenched...
Jordan Francis
UMSL’s Virtual Detective Experience
by Jordan Francis This past Friday (Oct. 30th), the College Program Board hosted a virtual murder mystery night. A “virtual murder...
Jordan Francis
Golden Hollywood Glitz and Glamour for St. Charles
by: Jordan Francis At the newest lounge on St. Charles’ Main Street, Rita Hayworth’s portrait hangs on the wall, looking onward like a...
Paola Scharberg
How local breweries adapt to pandemic to stay afloat.
by Paola Scharberg After several months of uncertainties, St. Louis breweries are adjusting to the new normal under Covid-19. Breweries...
Paola Scharberg
St. Louis has surpassed the total number of homicides for 2019.
More homicides have occurred in the city of St. Louis in nine months than in the entire previous year, according to the St. Louis Police...
AJ Sherman
Secondary Schools & COVID
St. Louis-​ As COVID-19, despite the state’s effort, continues to grow in infection rates,students and teachers in middle and high school...
The Current Staff
The Current's End of the Year Issue is Here
This spring semester The Current was in the process of transitioning to a magazine-style print edition when the Coronavirus hit and...
Jacqueline Simon
UMSL Cancels In Person Classes for Rest of Semester
On March 13, 2020 Interim Chancellor and Provost, Kristin Sobolik took unprecedented action to suspend all in person classes for the...
Jacqueline Simon
Coronavirus: Pandemic or Media Sensationalism?
St. Louis County Health officials have identified the area's first case of COVID-19. The patient is a 20-year old West County resident...
The Current UMSL
This Week In The Sports World
Kobe and Gigi Bryant funeral The family held a private funeral at the Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar, California, according...
Wesley Baucom
Guns, Treadmills, and Money—The Rec Center Dilemma
The Recreation and Wellness Center is one of the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ shining features. From its sleek, chromatic stature to...
Dean Garrick
It’s Snowing! Is UMSL Cancelling Classes Today?
OMG, it’s beginning to snow outside! There is no way we'll have classes today. In situations like this, when you find yourself wondering...
Kayla Hare
Vaughn family Loses Everything in House Fire, Community Rallies Around Them
The team and I started the day like any other Friday when playing away. We got up, ate breakfast, and went to film. Except this time...
Emma Pardo
The Extinction Of Fireflies
It is the heat of the summer, you’re somewhere between the age of 8 and 12 and it is starting to change to dusk. The small and pulsing...
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