In the back corner of the Simon Recreation Center, two people engage in a bout. Blades drawn, they thrust and parry until metal meets a body. This is not a 17th century honor duel—this is SLU Fencing. Fencing has been alive at Saint Louis University (SLU) as far back as the late 1800s, and the club’s current co-presidents seniors Jesse Driese and Zach Buchholz are at the … [Read more...] about SLU Fencing is geared up and en garde for new season
Fantasy football at SLU
As a new NFL season begins, so does this year’s fantasy football league. Every year, sites like ESPN and DraftKings host competitions where users can create their own teams of real players and face off against others. Scores are determined by how those players’ real-life counterparts perform. One student who makes sure to participate every year is freshman biochemistry major … [Read more...] about Fantasy football at SLU
Billikens field hockey off to best start in 31 years
The Saint Louis University (SLU) field hockey team improved its overall record to 3-1 after defeating Bellarmine on Sept. 12, 2025. The win served as the first road win against a Division I opponent in seven years and marked the first time the team has won three of its first four games in 31 years. After a narrow loss in their first match against Ball State University, the … [Read more...] about Billikens field hockey off to best start in 31 years
NASCAR returns to St. Louis for the “Enjoy Illinois 300” at WWT Raceway
On Sunday, Sept. 7, St. Louis hosted the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 at the World Wide Tech Raceway located in Madison, Illinois. While the race takes place across the river, it is regularly considered a St. Louis track. The 33 cars lined up to a sold-out crowd on Sunday afternoon, following an extremely close Saturday Qualifying, with Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin … [Read more...] about NASCAR returns to St. Louis for the “Enjoy Illinois 300” at WWT Raceway
SLU men’s soccer continues to climb national rankings
The regular season for the Saint Louis University (SLU) men’s soccer team began on Aug. 21 with a 0-0 draw against the University of South Florida (USF) and will continue through the season closer against the University of Rhode Island (URI) on Nov. 1. SLU will play both conference and nonconference teams in pursuit of becoming the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) … [Read more...] about SLU men’s soccer continues to climb national rankings