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We are living in what many experts are calling a “male loneliness epidemic.” Surveys show that men, particularly younger men, report higher levels of isolation and lower rates of close friendships than ever before. While this crisis deserves attention, the solutions being offered by alpha male influencers and online communities dubbed manospheres are not just...| The University News
On the second floor of Adorjan Hall, in an office where books crowd every shelf and the window offers a view of the historic Moolah building, English professor Ruth Evans prepares to say goodbye. “If there are any you see that you want, please take them,” Evans said, gesturing to the double-stacked volumes that line...| The University News
Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) will close its doors in May 2026 after 33 years on campus. MOCRA, which exhibits contemporary art with interfaith themes, will continue operations until the end of the 2025-26 academic year. The museum displays art that expresses issues, themes and reflections of differing religious or spiritual...| The University News
In a pop culture world that is overrun with superheroes and villains, “Invincible” is something very, very different. While Marvel and DC dominate the field, Image Comics managed to break the mold with their own spin on the “Evil Superman” trope, creating something so much richer than its contemporaries. A series about the true moral...| The University News
Thirty-one years ago, “Riverdance” was born as a performance in the iconic “Eurovision” competition. Since then, it has transformed into an iconic display of Irish culture as a full theatrical performance that has set off on a tour to celebrate its 30th anniversary in the United States and the United Kingdom. Samantha Felling, a...| The University News
In an age of constant superhero movies, B-grade action flicks and dystopian zombie films, there is one thing Hollywood has seen more often than anything: vampires. These monsters have been ingrained in our popular culture since the beginning of the 21st century, starting with the hot boy craze that was the ‘’Twilight’’ series and even...| The University News
On any given weekend in any major city, while venues fill with ticketed crowds and extensive sound systems, a different kind of music scene takes shape. In living rooms, backyards and basements, audiences gather shoulder-to-shoulder to experience local music close up. There’s no green room, no blinding lights and no stage. Only a floor...| The University News
President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling out controversial policies nearly every day while the nation and the world attempt to keep up. The executive orders may seem unprecedented, but Saint Louis University history professors say they can be understood by learning from the politics of the past. Assistant professor Torrie Hester and professors Lorrie Glover...| The University News
International students at Saint Louis University are anxious about the future of their immigration status after the Trump administration revoked over 25 student visas in the St. Louis region this month. That includes a “small number” of SLU students whose visas were cancelled unexpectedly, SLU spokesperson Clayton Berry confirmed in a statement to The University...| The University News
An excited crowd marched down Saint Louis University’s campus on April 11, waving colorful flags as a symbol of cultural pride. Those gathered to watch along West Pine Mall snapped pictures of the Parade of Nations, a beloved tradition that marks the end of Atlas Week. Launched in 2001, the Atlas Program, housed in SLU’s...| The University News
Approximately 140 SLU students took part in the Fraternity and Sorority Life’s (FSL) dodgeball tournament on April 2. Phi Mu and Alpha Delta Gamma (ADG) won the tournament, defeating Delta Gamma (DG) and Beta Theta Pi (Beta) 2-1 in a hard-fought nail-biter championship series. ADG President, Griffin Burk, scored the final out of the...| The University News