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Ariana Grande (Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) in "Wicked" via Universal

“Thank Goodness” for “Wicked”

Maura Moody, Features Editor December 5, 2024

On November 22, “Wicked” flew into theaters, starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The movie was directed by John M. Chu, who also directed “In the Heights” and “Crazy...

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5 ways to manage the stress of finals

Maura Moody, Features Editor December 4, 2024

Coming back from Thanksgiving break is never easy, especially for college students with the anxiety of finals looming over us. Some of us are trying to get our grades up, some are catching up on missing...

UMSL Symphony Orchestra performs during the Fall Music Festival 2024. Photo taken from UMSL Daily

The Show Goes On as UMSL Performing Arts Programs Fade to Black

Maura Moody, Features Editor November 18, 2024

In 2019, UMSL cut multiple departments, including the master’s program for music and the bachelor’s program for theatre and cinema arts. Associate Professor Felia Davenport was moved to join the communication...

Hulk Hogan ripping off a black shirt to reveal a red Trump shirt underneath.

Campaign Trails or Red Carpets? The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on American Elections

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor November 14, 2024

Every four years, the United States is promptly divided into three categories: the Democrats, the Republicans, and everyone else. Each group votes for one political candidate to lead the nation of over...

Keynote speaker, Justin Jones-Fosu, engaging with his audience at an event hosted by The Association for Talent Development, St Louis, Sep 26, 2024.

Paying for Promises: How Campus Events Miss the Mark

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor October 7, 2024

Searching for opportunities to advance one's academic and professional careers is hard today in our technologically-filled society. Many struggle to find beneficial material and resources among the marketing...

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5 Apps to Help Curb Midterm Madness

Maura Moody, Features Editor October 7, 2024

The days are getting shorter, the nights colder and the work is starting to pile on. In other words, we are approaching midterm season. I’m sure most of us have had our fair share of last-minute paper...

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Pharma Fail: Disappointing delivery at UMSL internship event

Lily Warden, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

One of the most highly anticipated fall semester events is right around the corner for UMSL students. The UMSL Fall Internship and Job Fair held by Career Services is on September 20, 2024, and various...

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Whippet! Don’t whippet it good.

Cobie Moses, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Let us start by being serious for a moment, UMSL Students. Most of us know what whippets are. For those who don't: Whippets are a form of drug from Nitrous Oxide cans. The name comes from canned whipped...

A student's perspective on the 2024 State of the University Address

A student’s perspective on the 2024 State of the University Address

Lily Warden, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

On August 23, 2024, the University of Missouri-St. Louis held the 2024 State of the University Address and Chancellor’s Awards. In the address, Chancellor Kristin Sobolik summarizes the accomplishments...

This docuseries uncovers a fraction of the harm done to Nickelodeon’s best asset: its child stars. From Amanda Bynes from “All That” and “The Amanda Show” to Drake Bell from “Drake & Josh,” the series provides stars with a chance to unravel the horrors that took place during their most innocent years.

Childhood Fame or Trauma? A Look Inside “Quiet on Set”

Erica Patton, News Editor April 23, 2024

The new docu-series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kid’s TV” premiered with a vengeance to its viewers. The motive of the show hints heavily at the allegations toward Nickelodeon Producer Dan Schneider...

“Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion” poses as a documentary-style film with the motive to expose the fast fashion industry, labor exploitation and the questionable ethics of the popular brand Brandy Melville.

Brandy Hellville: A Cult Classic

Erica Patton, News Editor April 23, 2024

The clothing line Brandy Melville has remained a staple in many teens’ closets since 2014. From baby tees to bralettes, Brandy Melville has many basic pieces that have defined style for young girls and...

Let's be honest. We all do it or have done it.

Let’s Talk Sh*t

Erica Patton, News Editor March 26, 2024

Let’s be honest. We all do it or have done it before. Gossip acts as a common mode of communication for many different social areas. Work, school or even in your own family, the recipe for making gossip...

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