The badminton club is in the midst of hosting its first-ever tournament, taking place from Nov. 1 to Nov. 23, 2025, thanks to President Avani Mathur, a junior majoring in neuroscience. She has worked tirelessly to bring the badminton club to where it is today and has collaborated with Intramural, Club Sport and Summer Programs Coordinator Greg Cross to create a tournament that … [Read more...] about Badminton Club hosts first tournament
Men’s soccer clinches A-10 championship thriller in penalty kicks
The Saint Louis University men’s soccer team defeated the University of Dayton on Sunday, Nov. 16, in a nailbiter to clinch the Atlantic 10 championship. On a crisp autumn afternoon at Hermann Stadium, the match was ultimately decided in overtime on penalty kicks by a score of 5-4. The Billikens did not get off to the start they hoped for. Dayton came out of the gate with … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer clinches A-10 championship thriller in penalty kicks
SLU men’s basketball opens season undefeated through first four games
The Saint Louis University men’s basketball team started its season with an impressive four straight wins, leaving them undefeated going into their upcoming game against Purdue University Fort Wayne. Before the official start of their season, the Billikens traveled to Bradley University for an exhibition match. After the 2024-2025 season ended with a first-round exit in the … [Read more...] about SLU men’s basketball opens season undefeated through first four games
SLU students and Simon Rec: The increasing enthusiasm for fitness on campus
The Simon Recreation Center has many opportunities for students to enjoy, including everything from the volleyball and basketball courts to the dance rooms and pickleball courts. One thing that is seemingly not utilized as often is the free gym space. There are two separate gyms in the rec center: one on the lower level and one on the upper level. Some students already use … [Read more...] about SLU students and Simon Rec: The increasing enthusiasm for fitness on campus
The blurry line between sports and politics
The contemporary relationship between sports and politics is one that is as equally significant as it is difficult to define. In this tense moment in American politics, it is important to understand the context of this dynamic as well as its ever-evolving nature in our sports-crazed culture. Every era has politicized sports in one form or another. However, over the last … [Read more...] about The blurry line between sports and politics