Cage the Elephant lets loose on STL

June 28, 2010 • Max Thoman, Print Managing Editor  
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories

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... Read more »

Hannibal offers enjoyable stay-cation for teens this summer

June 25, 2010 • Leanne Beasley, Feature Editor  
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories

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 on the couch. Vacations may not be on the top of the list of priorities as parents... Read more »

A Three Ring Circus Without the Animals

June 15, 2010 • Maddie Johnson, Reporter  
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories

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... Read more »

World Cup: America’s date with England

June 11, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor  
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports

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 fans have spent four years waiting for.  Yet the opening game that everyone should be anticipating is the U.S.-England match... Read more »

Image soccer fans share World Cup picks

June 10, 2010  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

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.... Read more »

Fans should have fun at Cardinals games

June 10, 2010 • Alyssa Knowling, Reporter  
Filed under Blog, Opinions

The Cardinals are playing The Brewers. I am sitting in left field, six rows up from the field. It is a Friday night, and let me tell you, there are tons and tons of drunken 20-30-year-old men. Now, being so close to the field, we are basically right by the left fielder. When the Cardinals are in the... Read more »

Chicago gets ‘Blackhawk fever’

June 9, 2010 • Christine Jackson, Sports Editor  
Filed under Top Stories

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... Read more »

Great bargains at local basement sale

June 4, 2010 • Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster  
Filed under News

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 Basement Sale. This sale features two buildings of merchandise.  One holds books, furniture, household knickknacks and holiday... Read more »

Nothing average about these NBA Finals

June 3, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor  
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports

On Thursday the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers renewed their storied rivalry as they tipped off Game 1 of NBA Finals. And as far as rivalries go, it doesn’t get much better than this. The two teams have gone head-to-head for the title 12 times, with Boston leading the series 9-3. In the NBA’s... Read more »

Preparing for paychecks

June 3, 2010 • Alicia Mestre, News Editor  
Filed under Blog, Opinions

It’s officially the time of year we all know as the summer job rush.  College kids are returning to apply for a seasonal job, while high school students compete for what’s left.  We have all reluctantly received the “value of a dollar” speech from our parents, and whether or... Read more »