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Jack in the UMSL Radio studio before the show.

Jack Cooper: On Air and On Point

Mikayla Alexander, News Editor April 11, 2025

The UMSL campus is full of creative students who express themselves in many ways. One of the easiest ways for students to express themselves is through fashion and style. Being located in the Midwest,...

The Humans of St. Louis book, courtesy of HOSTL archives

Behind the Lens: How a bold idea became St. Louis’ most-followed storytelling platform

Namita Patel, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

What started as a side project for these two students studying social work and public health at Washington University quickly turned into something bigger. Armed with a camera and a notepad, they hit the...

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Light It Up Blue: Honoring the Autistic Community

Namita Patel, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Today, April 2, is recognized globally as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. This year marks the 18th observance...

students at table

More Than Chalk Dust: St. Louis Women’s Lasting Legacies

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor April 1, 2025

There is a unique aspect to a woman's perspective that is often underrepresented in U.S. history with the vast amount of accomplishments they’ve earned. Historically, women have been valued below men...

Ariel and one of her daughters.

Tritons 101: Ariel Bean

Cobie Moses, Contributing Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Ariel Bean is a mother, wife, granddaughter, student and colleague—titles she holds proudly. She prioritizes her daughters above all else. Being a mother has given her a new lease on life, and her daughters...

Rachelle Martin performing at Tritons Got Talent 2025.

Tritons Got Talent—And Rachelle Martin Proves It

Mikayla Alexander, News Editor March 14, 2025

UMSL’s Homecoming Week consists of multiple events that bring the student body together. Along with events such as the Student Wellness Fair and the Chili Feed, our Homecoming Committee hosts Spirit...

Lauryn Sanders next to Fred Warner at Super Bowl 59

Game Plan for Success: UMSL’s Sport Management Students Take on the Super Bowl

Mikayla Alexander, News Editor March 13, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, the 59th Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Super Bowl is an American staple and UMSL students majoring in Sport Management had a chance to be a part of it. The...

Students and faculty join Stand Up for Science demonstration

UMSL Science Research Faces Uncertainty in the Wake of Trump Administration

Jeremy Howard, Contributing Science Writer March 11, 2025

Since President Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, he and his team have wasted little time implementing new policies to drastically shape the country over the next four years. One area in particular...

Tritons 101: Remy Xa

Tritons 101: Remy Xa

Cobie Moses, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

What makes a student special? Is it how much they contribute to the campus? Or is it how they change the environment around them in a classroom? A student can be considered special for many reasons, but...

five women smiling

UMSL Students Nourish the Next Generation of Leaders with Noorishment

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor March 10, 2025

With a bleak start to this new year, it feels extra hard to escape the negative mindset accompanying 2025. To shift this perspective, I sought out something positive on campus. When casually chatting with...

student presenting to attendees

UMSL Event Examines the Many Facets of Black Queer Liberation

Mikayla Alexander, News Editor March 3, 2025

UMSL’s Office of Student Involvement (OSI) has been steadfast in their approach and execution of Black History Month events on campus for years, and 2025 was no different. On February 6, OSI collaborated...

Nick Gusman and The Coyotes

Lifting Heavy Things: A Musician’s Mural

Collin Barry-Kamp, Contributing Writer December 23, 2024

"Well, the night is gone and it seems / It stole away my dreams But for one, I remember very well / With eyes as clear as rain And lips sweet as cane / She lived at the Tokyo Hotel" As the opening...

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