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The Michael Brown Jr. memorial in Ferguson.

Remembering Ferguson

Mikayla Alexander and Jonathan Stokes May 2, 2025

It has been 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was discriminated against and needlessly killed by former Ferguson Police Department officer Darren Wilson. To reflect on the culture-shifting tragedy that...

Red Line Metrolink

The Potential of Public Transportation in St. Louis

Abigail Hughes, Contributing Writer May 1, 2025

From the first days of my orientation during the Fall Semester of 2024 on, I watched UMSL make a case for public transportation. It’s a noble cause. In offering discounted fares and passes, the Student...

Vienna - study abroad friends

Why We Should All Learn in Austria: A Study Abroad Experience

Addi Porter, Opinions Editor April 29, 2025

An invaluable experience, especially for students, is the unique opportunity to learn in a new culture. This immersive search for new knowledge can be traced back to antiquity. Historical accounts of study...

Bellerive Bird Sanctuary, www.belleriveacresmo.gov

Restoring UMSL’s Hidden Green Gem – The Bellerive Bird Sanctuary

Jeremy Howard, Contributing Science Writer April 25, 2025

Next to the soccer fields, across the street from UMSL’s North Campus, sits a small natural haven, unknown to many students and faculty. This haven is the Bellerive Bird Sanctuary. This densely wooded...

Four students playing chess.

UMSL Celebrates Student Veterans Week with Education, Community and Chess

Lauren Wash, Contributing Writer April 17, 2025

UMSL fosters a close-knit community of student veterans and dependents on campus. To recognize their unique experiences, the UMSL Veterans Center organized a week of activities, aiming to bring awareness...

"Tuesdays with Morrie" and "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" book covers.

Maybe You Should Read These Books

Nejra Sikiric, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

As college students, it’s normal to have a full plate of responsibilities surrounding academic stress, career stress, social stress and financial stress. Navigating our twenties and learning to function...

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...

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