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Cage the Elephant lets loose on STL

Max Thoman, Print Managing Editor · June 28, 2010

The elephant was let out of its cage Friday night when a sold-out crowd filed into the Pageant concert venue on the Delmar Loop. The attraction was the alternative/indie group Cage the Elephant, who have rocketed into the public eye after their hit “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” debuted with the rest of the album “Cage the Elephant.” Right from the start, there was a buzz of excitement radiating from the crowd, and one could only hope that the acts would be able to live... 

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The Mark Twain Riverboat offers one hour long steamboat rides up and down the Mississippi as you straddle the Illinois-Missouri state lines.

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Hannibal offers enjoyable stay-cation for teens this summer

Leanne Beasley, Feature Editor · June 25, 2010

Many families have to deal with working parents or new money saving habits this summer. Without cars, most teens are stranded at home with not much to do, except head to the neighborhood pool every once in a while or lounge... 

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A Three Ring Circus Without the Animals

Maddie Johnson, Reporter · June 15, 2010

While the Circus only comes through town once a year, Mr. Harry’s Carnival Food is open year-round. Located in Ballwin off of Manchester Road, the store officially opened for business on May 1, 2010. Upon entering, patrons are greeted by flashing lights, clowns and endless amounts of colorful carnival paraphernalia. Items on the menu range from funnel cakes to pretzels, to smoked turkey legs and chili pie, yet the biggest attraction seems to be the shaved ice.  Funnel cakes... 

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Image soccer fans share World Cup picks

June 10, 2010

Christine Jackson/Sports Editor First on my list of teams to watch during this years’ World Cup is 2006 World Cup Champion, Italy. The team has nine returning from the 2006 squad, including the worlds best goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon and the highly intimidating and powerful Gennaro Gattuso. Though some speculate that this team is past its prime, with this many experienced team members, the Italian squad is sure to blow past their Group F opponents, Paraguay, New Zealand... 

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Chicago gets ‘Blackhawk fever’

Christine Jackson, Sports Editor · June 9, 2010

When St. Louis sports are doing well, a visitor to our city can expect some fans in jerseys, a car flag or two, and some restaurants beconing in gameday customers. In Chicago, however, the whole city joins in. The Chicago Blackhawks have just won the Stanley Cup, and all of Chicago has been their support. Chicago radio stations spent the day urging the public to wear their red and black, and some of the most popular places in the city, from Tiffany and Co. to Dick’s Last... 

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Great bargains at local basement sale

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster · June 4, 2010

A great way to burn off some summer boredom is searching for great bargains at a second hand sale. This weekend, at St. Alban Roe Parish across the street on Hwy 109, is a huge... [Read more]

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Cage the Elephant lets loose on STL

Max Thoman, Print Managing Editor · June 28, 2010

The elephant was let out of its cage Friday night when a sold-out crowd filed into the Pageant concert venue on the Delmar Loop. The attraction was the alternative/indie group... [Read more]

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Student Life

Whipt Cream satisfies Lafayette area’s sweet tooth

Chelsea Coleman, Editor-in-Chief · July 26, 2010

If you’re in the Chesterfield area and looking for a new place for a sweet treat then you’ve found your fit at Whipt Cream Cake Shop. With the shop’s motto being “A different... [Read more]

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Sports

World Cup: America’s date with England

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor · June 11, 2010

Officially speaking, the World Cup kicked off today with a 1-1 tie between Mexico and host nation South Africa. The game didn’t disappoint, as this was the moment soccer... [Read more]

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