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Music professor is awarded the Dare to Lead award
Since he was young, music Professor Jim Henry has committed his heart and soul to music. Not only is he a professor, director, and musician, but in May, he will also be receiving an award that acknowledges his passion for music and for inspiring youth. The Current: What is it like being the [...]
Justin Bieber is the second coming of Jesus
Four minutes ago, an astounding discovery by SLUM’s own Professor Feeney confirmed what we knew the entire time. The archeology professor, who has been on an excavation in Canada, has found documents, facts and photos that prove Justin Bieber is, indeed, the second coming of what millions of [...]
RHA Rocks the Pilot House in Drag
In the not too distant past, a group of people in the Residential Housing Association began one of the most popular traditions at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The 6th annual Mr. and Mrs. RHA Drag Show held last Tuesday had the highest attendance in the history with over 150 people in [...]
Barbara VanVoorden: living the circus life
Looking at English professor Barbara VanVoorden, the last thing that comes to mind is that she was born and raised into and still shares a love for the circus life. Her partner, Timothy Tegge, is equally involved and spends the year traveling and performing. Tegges’ family owned a small circus [...]
Coretta Scott King; The gentle inspiration
Behind the infamous Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a quiet, lesser known activist of the time. Coretta Scott King was born in Perry County, Alabama to Bernice and Obadiah Scott. Because segregation was still alive and prevalent, as King was growing up, she was forced to go to an all-Black school. [...]