Since the 2010s, pickleball has been going viral for its physical benefits and Instagrammability. The competitive sport is an activity enjoyed by all ages, from children to seniors. While the game got its trademark back in 1965, Saint Louis University caught pickleball fever in 2021 and has not looked back since. Three years ago, SLU students came together to form a club that … [Read more...] about Home is where the paddle is
Mens and women’s soccer team compete for the Bronze Boot titles
The BillikXens men’s and women’s soccer squads faced off against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Cougars for the 2024 Bronze Boot titles on Sept. 8. CITYPARK, home to St. Louis City’s Major League Soccer (MLS) team, hosted the annual matchup for the second year in a row. The billiken women came out on top of SIUE with a 6-1 victory, while the men fought … [Read more...] about Mens and women’s soccer team compete for the Bronze Boot titles
SLU varsity League of Legends team cut after winning first national championship title
What began as a lighthearted practice in preparation for an upcoming season ended in a massacre of emotions for Saint Louis University’s varsity League of Legends team. Exactly two months and seven days after winning the College League of Legends championship (and a $50,000 prize), the SLU varsity League team received an email saying that their program had been defunded and … [Read more...] about SLU varsity League of Legends team cut after winning first national championship title
The Return of Olympic Champions and the Pursuit of Paris
A historical milestone in the world of women’s gymnastics was achieved on the evening of Saturday, May 18, when three Olympic all-around champions were slated to compete in the same meet for the first time ever. At the Core Hydration Classic in Hartford, Connecticut, Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles and Suni Lee all made a comeback to gymnastics in an effort to be selected to once … [Read more...] about The Return of Olympic Champions and the Pursuit of Paris
Katie Shields: Embracing an all-inclusive coaching methodology
Katie Shield’s 11 years as head coach for the SLU women’s soccer team has brought numerous conference wins, school-records, awards and more. Shield’s greatest achievement in her eyes is seeing her women succeed. The women are a part of a close-knit team if the banter and laughs are anything to go by, all led by the positive, yet competitive, Shields. “She’s someone who wants to … [Read more...] about Katie Shields: Embracing an all-inclusive coaching methodology