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Before the PhDs: Faculty at Our Age
Before the PhDs: Faculty at Our Age
Namita Chawla, Staff Writer • December 1, 2024

Student uses one of the new, fancy bathrooms in Manresa Hall.
Manresa Hall Opens With Modern Spaces and Labs
Charles Mut-Tracy, Shane Kirkland, and Sofía Ordoñez November 29, 2024

Manresa Hall, the newest addition to the SLU-Madrid campus, opened this September...

Vegetarian cheese eggrolls were one of the dishes sampled at Tapapiés festival this October.
Tapas, Lavapiés Style: Ceviche, Curry and Beer
November 29, 2024
For just €3.50, students could buy a gourmet tapa and a beer at this fall’s Tapapiés festival. More than 100 bars and restaurants served the savory bites
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...

Vaduz's industrial-style city contrasted against the snowy Alps.
A Free Trip to Liechtenstein– Thanks to Girl Math
Hannah Goodwin, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

Girl math—if you go to the most expensive city in the world but visit a different country while you’re there, you’re actually saving money. It’s cheaper than booking two...

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, Staff 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...

Students wore wetsuits to explore the marine ecosystems in Murcia last spring.
An Underwater Classroom
Lara Mitchell Guirao, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2024
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SLU-Madrid students partake in the beach volleyball tournament.
Beach Volleyball Makes a Return to SLU-Madrid
Thea Uhl, Staff Photographer • February 14, 2025

After a brief hiatus, the Beach Volleyball Club has made its return to the Saint...

A student collars a rangoli design at the Diwali lights celebration.
Diwali Lights Festival Offers Taste of India
Adi Mahtani, Staff Writer • November 29, 2024

The Asian Culture Club held its second-ever Indian event, celebrating the holiday...

(photo!!!) “Nothing to Apologize For”: Día de la Hispanidad Post Reignites Colonialism Debate
Micheal Cortinas, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2025

An AI-generated post referring to the Spanish colonization of Latin America...

A woman waits for the metro to arrive at Islas Filipinas.
Students Struggle to Navigate the Madrid Metro
Natalie Mall, Contributing Writer • February 3, 2025

As students finish class at SLU-Madrid, they head towards the closest metro...

A couple lost in their intimacy in the heart of Puerta del Sol in front of the Christmas tree lighting on Dec 2.
Amor in the Air: SLU Members Recall Surprise Encounters with PDA a la Española
Namita Chawla, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

Carlos Villar’s first incident with public displays of affection (PDA) was...

Dmitiri the Borzoi walks down the pink carpet runway in Chueca.
Madrid’s Dogs Embrace the San Antón Spirit by Strutting Down the Runway
Amelie Van Hess, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2025

If there’s anything dog owners love more than their dogs themselves, it’s...

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