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Triton Leaders continue to find more while working with less

Maura Moody, Features Editor December 4, 2024

For more than a year now, campus construction has been a recurring topic at UMSL. The SSB Tower has been torn down, and people on campus see changes just about every week when walking through the Quad....

A South Korean women shaving her head as a symbol of the escape the corset movement.

Refusing to comply: The global rise of the 4B movement

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor December 4, 2024

Now more than ever I can’t imagine a more important topic to write about as a woman in America, but the fight for reproductive autonomy is not a new or uncommon struggle. On the other side of the continent,...

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UMSL Public Relations Students Host Generosity Drive for HavenHouse St. Louis

Lily Warden, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

During the week of November 18, UMSL’s Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting a Generosity Drive with HavenHouse St. Louis to collect toiletries on the Millennium Student Center Bridge. HavenHouse...

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker: Folie à Deux". Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment

“Joker: Folie à Deux” Review

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor October 23, 2024

After a highly anticipated wait, “Joker: Folie à Deux”, hit theaters on October 4, and to much surprise, it was not a show stopper as its predecessor was. Before I had a chance to see for myself,...

A group of LGBTQ+ community organizations pictured at the LGBTQ+ History Month Kickoff and Expo on Wednesday, October 2nd. Groups present include Williams & Associates; Vivent Health; The Spot; Project Thrive!; Pride Alliance; UMSL Health, Counseling, and Disability Access Services; and UMSL LGBTQ+ and Diversity Initiatives

UMSL’s Pride Alliance Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Maura Moody, Features Editor October 23, 2024

June is the month most people think about when they hear about LGBTQ+ celebration. What some may not know is that October is LGBTQ+ History Month as well. The month is dedicated to learning about queer...

That Science & Nature Show

Jeremy Howard, Contributing Science Writer October 19, 2024

This month, UMSL Ph.D. candidate Jeremy Howard is joined by fellow Ph.D. candidate Webster Heffern to discuss an imprisoned wildlife racketeer, bionic limbs, a Ghost ship and the mapping of a fruit fly...

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Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: The A.I.s of Education

Lily Warden, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

As Artificial Intelligence advances rapidly, the conversation around it has also evolved. Instead of dismissing Artificial Intelligence entirely, many jobs and industries are now using Artificial Intelligence...

TritonTalk Podcast featuring Jonathan Stokes

Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Stokes is the podcast guest on UMSL TritonTalk, a podcast produced by the UMSL College of Education. Listen here to learn more about The Current, and Jonathan.  TritonTalk...

From left to right: Linae Stuart, Corlia Spears, Allison Hermsath, Zariah Ware, Bailey Farrar, Tyler Smith, and Linh Mach making bracelets at the Stress Less Fest held by UMSL Student Outreach and Support, St Louis, Oct 2, 2024.

Happiness, Productivity and Resilience in College Students

Jeremy Howard, Contributing Science Writer October 3, 2024

As a student, one of the trickiest things to figure out is the school-work-life balance. The pursuit of a higher education degree is noble, but is by no means glamorous. The student journey is often romanticized...

Two people in a dusty attic in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice".

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’: A shining sequel or boring bust?

Maura Moody, Features Editor September 18, 2024

Tim Burton’s 1988 film, “Beetlejuice,” finally got its sequel nearly 40 years later. Starring the original cast which includes Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice and Catherine...

The Ted Drewes Chippewa location building with customers walking to and from the parking lot.

Scoops of Tradition: How Ted Drewes sweetened St. Louis

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor September 16, 2024

Since the 40’s St. Louisans have known that the best place to go for a sweet treat is Ted’s. With vintage red lettering hovering above a constant flow of loyal customers, Ted Drewes delivers a bold...

A collection of four Bellerive covers.

UMSL Honors College’s Bellerive celebrates 25 years of creative work

Anna Tisdale, News Editor September 9, 2024

The Pierre Laclede Honors College at UMSL publishes an edition of Bellerive annually. This year is the 25th edition. Inside these publications is a plethora of work ranging from light-hearted to emotional...

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