Thelma V. Cook, chairwoman of the Harris-Stowe State University Board of Regents announced the Board’s appointment of Michael Holmes, president of Rx Outreach, as chair of the university’s presidential search committee. The search will begin in early November and conclude in the spring of 2014. The search committee includes representation from Harris-Stowe students, faculty, staff […]
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NAACP inks agreement with TV One to broadcast Image Awards
The NAACP has partnered with the TV One network in a new multi-media five-year agreement to broadcast the NAACP Image Awards, beginning with the live airing of the 45th NAACP Image Awards and red carpet arrivals in February 2014. The network also will provide promotional support on TV One, Radio One and Reach Media, Interactive […]
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Rams win ‘must’ game, now face stiff road test in Texas
Rarely during the first weekend of October do you say “must-win game,” but in this particular instance the St. Louis Rams’ 34-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars was indeed that. And despite the final score the football contest was way closer than it should have been. The Jaguars got out front with a gift touchdown […]
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Cards face Pirates for Game 5 at Busch Stadium
The National League Division League Series returns to Busch Stadium as The St. Louis Cardinals take on Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cards survived elimination on Monday after beating Pittsburgh in Game four, and are looking ahead – though the Pittsburgh Pirates have proven to be anything but an easy win as they fight to stay in […]
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‘Breaking the Bubble’ of exclusion
The packed auditorium of Jesuit Hall on August 28 was an encouraging sign. The event, “Breaking the Bubble: Striving for Peace and Justice in St. Louis,” was hosted by Norm White, professor of criminology and criminal justice at Saint Louis University. The goal, White said, was to help the university’s students make connections off campus […]
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Kanye coming to Kimmel Show
ABC says Kanye West is appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show – less than two weeks after the pair got into what Kimmel called a “rap feud.” West will be a guest Wednesday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the network said Tuesday. In late September, Kimmel’s show aired a skit that mocked a West radio interview […]
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Exact change, no more pennies on MetroBus
Starting next Monday, Metro buses will no longer accept pennies, 50-cent coins or $2 bills as payment. Metro is replacing its 20-year-old fare boxes. It will now require exact change or a valid Metro pass or ticket. Boxes will continue to accept $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills along with nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar […]
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President Obama says government default would inspire turmoil
President Obama said Tuesday his staff is “exploring all contingencies” to avoid a government default, but stressed that Congress can head off economic calamity by simply raising the debt ceiling. “There is no magic wand that allows us to wish away the chaos that could result if — for the first time in our history […]
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Missouri Botanical Garden seeks volunteers for Garden Glow Light Exhibit
The Missouri Botanical Garden seeks volunteers to help enhance the visitor experience during the Garden’s first-ever Garden Glow event. The light exhibit runs November 23, 2013 through January 4, 2014. Volunteers will welcome and assist guests as they view the outdoor exhibit. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment of at least 10 hours during […]
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Kem and Faith Evans heading to Chaifetz Arena in December
R&B singer KEM is coming to Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University on Friday, December 27 as part of The Holiday Jam tour with special guest Faith Evans. Nashville-born, Detroit-based singer/songwriter/musician/producer KEM is a smooth, spiritually-oriented R&B artist inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and Grover Washington Jr. His self-released debut, Kemistry, […]