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One of the popular decorations at the Plaza de España Christmas market

Shoppers and Skaters Flock to Holiday Markets

Varya Boston, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Aniceto Inigo-Johnson watched his grandchildren sample roasted chestnuts and listened to their giggles at the Plaza de España Christmas market. “Every year, my entire family comes here—oh, they...

Students Find U.S. Presidential Debate “Too Much of a Spectacle”

December 2, 2024

This story was written by Nidal Barakat. It was reported by Abigail Amane, Colleen Dundon, James Gill, Sebastian Gines and Rose Johnson. The presidential debate in September between Kamala Harris...

Vice-Presidential Debate: “Respectful” and “Demure”

Shruti Adavelly and Caroline Fields December 2, 2024

Students at SLU-Madrid reacted with hope and satisfaction to Tuesday’s U.S. vice presidential debate, calling it a “respectful exchange of opinions.” The debate focused on key topics including the...

Mother Knows Best

Olivia Phillips, Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Chapter 1 Peanut Butter “Do you want one?” my childhood best friend Sophie said to me in the lunch line. We’re 11 years old, and we finally made it to the big boy cafeteria where the choices felt...

A Lesson from Dad: Find a Coffee Shop

Kieran O'Brien, Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

“No está permitido el uso de portátiles o tablets en las mesas.”  Translated to english, this sentence reads: “The use of laptops or tablets on the tables is not allowed” with a clipart of...

Pastors drive flocks of sheep through Puerta del Sol on Oct. 22, 2023. The unusual traffic is part of Spain's annual Transhumancia festival celebrating ancient shepherding routes that cross the Iberian peninsula.

Popular Sheep-Herding Festival Cancelled to Stem Livestock Disease

Rose Johnson, Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Madrid college students were disappointed by the cancellation this fall of La Fiesta de la Transhumancia, an annual ritual in which herders drive flocks of sheep through historic Madrid. “It’s an...

Player Amelia Ayulo shoots for a goal. She is one of dozens of women who joined the SLU-Madrid team roster.

Goal! Students Start First SLU Women’s Soccer Team

Advaita Raghavan and Ilinca Ignat November 29, 2024

Female athletes at SLU-Madrid have a new sport to play: the school has added a women’s soccer team to its roster this semester, after years of failed attempts. Cesar Rioja, the campus sports director,...

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
Fans watch El Clásico, the match between rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, on Oct. 26 at Commo Bar.

El Clásico Excitement Spills Off the Pitch into Bars and Living Rooms

Sophia DeSantis, Contributing Writer November 28, 2024
Fans of rival teams Real Madrid and Barcelona despair and cheer while non-fans enjoy fun with friends

Tapa Tasting, Lavapiés Style

November 21, 2024

This year, Alex Ogle only tried 18 different tapas before heading back to his apartment above one of the crowded streets of Lavapies, home to the annual Tapapiés festival and competition. Ogle has attended...

Real Madrid Fans Debate Coach’s Future after Clásico Defeat

Charles Mut-Tracy, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Real Madrid fans are debating head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s future at the club after a bitter loss against their long-time rivals FC Barcelona. “This isn’t just about losing to Barcelona; it’s...

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.
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