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Statement inside of the Columbine Memorial in Littleton, Colorado
Columbine High School Alum Reflects on Changes Since 1999
Lilla Orbán, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

Amelie Van Hess, a Communications major at Saint Louis University-Madrid, is...

Students sample yogurt-covered crickets at a bug tasting event this fall organized by the Gourmet Club.
Menú del Día: Crickets and Mealworms for Dessert
Inchara Shetty and Ria Kolalaria November 16, 2024
Students sampled chips and sweets made from insects this semester following a talk about environmentally friendly food sources
Two cocktails offered at the La Santoria bar.
Love Potions on the Menu
Inchara Shetty, Contributing Writer • November 16, 2024
The mystic-themed bar La Santoría asks customers to chose their cocktails "not by ingredients but by desires and intentions"
Photo of the writer in one of the exhibits in the Light Museum.
Museo de La Luz Sparkles in Madrid City Center
Amelie Van Hess, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024

Tucked away in a quiet corner on Calle Segovia behind Plaza Mayor sits one of...

Freshmen Kyle Sidwell (left) and Benjamin Augusto Saravi tune their guitars before performing
a flamenco-flavored number.
Convivium Hosts First Open Mic Night of the Semester
Paschal Kanu, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2024

From flamenco-style jams to spoken-word poetry, diverse talents filled San Ignacio...

Jacko Reichert plays a set at a Madrid club Los Amantes.
Study Abroad by Day, DJ by Night
Schuyler Moore, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2024
UVA student Jacko Reichert, who is studying abroad this spring at SLU-Madrid, plays sets at popular clubs such as Icon, Los Amantes and Rubicon.
Photo of the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels, Belgium.
Cathedrals, Park Dogs and Football Matches: A Brussels Travelogue
Alex Mulder, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

Brussels is known to be a home to many nationalities due to being the administrative hub of the European Union. This proved true for my boyfriend and I despite not being a part...

Plaza de la Constitución in Málaga, Spain.
Málaga: New Perspectives on Old Streets
Hannah Goodwin, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2024

As I stepped off the AVE onto the train platform, my heart didn’t jump. My eyes didn’t widen, and my nerves didn’t tingle: I didn’t feel the excitement that usually...

Ceiling of El Transparente.
Toledo Through the Lens: A Day Trip Hotspot for Students
Thea Uhl, Staff Photographer • October 25, 2024

Just an hour and a half outside Madrid lies Toledo, Spain’s old capital, and more importantly, the Santa Iglesia Catedral. You can use your monthly Madrid metrocard to get there...

The Negroni at Le Club Sushita in Madrid. Instead of traveling across Europe, the writer enjoyed a staycation with her sister.
A Semana Santa Staycation
Anna Benzel, Contributing Writer • April 5, 2024
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Students participating in a weekly meeting perform a choreographed salsa routine.
Salsa Dancers Swirl in San Ignacio Hall
Ria Kolala, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2024

SLU-Madrid's Dance Club, founded last year with over twenty members, gives students...

Photo of club member Kaitlyn Berry laying out clothes for the Human Rights Club thrift sale.
Human Rights Club Raises Money for Palestinian Humanitarian Aid
Hannah Goodwin, Contributing Writer • October 6, 2024

In a fundraising effort for humanitarian aid in Gaza, the Human Rights Club...

A woman looks up at paintings by artist Joaquín Sorolla in the Sorolla Museum.
The Sorolla Museum: Madrid’s Hidden Gem
Kieran O'Brien, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2024

From the outside, the entrance to the Sorolla Museum looks like that of a normal...

A sign at the Moncloa bus terminal warns commuters not to enter with electric scooters.
Pedestrians Cheer End to Electric-Scooter Rentals
Mya Falkenhain, Contributing Writer • November 16, 2024
The Madrid mayor banned the rentals following complaints about reckless driving and parking violations.
A pistachio flavored cinnamon roll at Salt in Cake.
Sweet Treat Lovers Flock to New Cinnamon Bun Bakery
Duda Mazzini, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024

Outside the newly opened café, Salt in Cake, located near the San Bernardo...

Where do Dominicans in Madrid get their rice and beans?
Where do Dominicans in Madrid get their rice and beans?
Agatha Thomas, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
La Esquina Caribeña, a Dominican restaurant located in Calle Almansa, is about a 5 minute walk from the Cuatro Caminos metro station in Madrid. The neighborhood is known for its vast population of Dominican immigrants, many of whom rely on this restaurant for their weekly (or even daily, for some) fix of home-reminiscent food.
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