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Freshman Amelia Ayulo shoots for a goal in a match played by the new women’s team.

Goal! Students Start First 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,...

Bill Johnson gives a speech to SLU-Madrid's faculty and staff members.

Bill Johnson Chosen as New Rector at SLU-Madrid

Amelie Van Hess, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2024

After a year of trial and error through temporary campus leadership upon Paul Vita, former dean, leaving after many years of leading the university, dawn broke on a new era at SLU-Madrid. As of Oct. 1,...

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...

Directors of Netflix Documentary "No Estás Sola" Visit SLU-Madrid

Directors of Netflix Documentary “No Estás Sola” Visit SLU-Madrid

Agatha Thomas, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

On October 30th, Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar, directors and creators of the Netflix documentary “No Estás Sola,” visited SLU-Madrid for a Q&A event co-sponsored by the visual and performing...

A quiet moment at Tupperware Club, or "Tupper," in Malasaña known for its electric decoration.

The Slow Art of Drinking in Spain

Emma Berglund Puri, Contributing Writer April 6, 2024

Each semester international students say goodbye to frat parties or other drinking customs of their home countries and encounter the leisurely crowds sipping beer or tinto de verano with patatas bravas...

Hachi, a Maltese-Poodle mix, sports a t-shirt that says, “Possum Vibes Only.” It’s just for fashion’s sake, not warmth, said his owner, SLU-Madrid student Britney Saras. Saras said she shared him with her neighbors during the lockdown at the start of the pandemic, when dog walking was one of the few excuses to leave one’s apartment. Saras frequents dog-friendly cafés.

Madrid dogs sport accessories and saunter into dog-friendly cafés

Kieran O'Brien, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

Having never been to Spain, Claire Genova expected to be surprised by several aspects of Spain’s unique culture – the food, the music, and maybe even the transportation. But she didn’t expect that...

Kaija Campbell, a 22-year-old psychology graduate, poses for a photo to post on her social media account to boost engagement.

Students and Social Media: A Love-Hate Relationship

Sophia Adams, Contributing Writer February 1, 2024

When he was first introduced to the world of social media, Stephen Davis felt invincible. He would dominate the conversation in video calls with 40-year-old strangers and start short-lived relationships...

Anuj Gandhi with a black thrifted leather jacket he thrifted in Madrid alongside a women’s suit jacket that he uses as a shirt thrifted in Saint Louis. He knew exactly how to pose during this five-second photoshoot, which was terrifyingly admirable.

International Students Face Fashion Culture Shock in Madrid

Valerie Rosqueta, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

Linen pants. Satin tops. A knit sweater, oversized, but not swaddling. A black flight jacket; it’s thrifted, of course. He stowed his life in one checked bag and carry-on, with plenty of room for new...

Alaina Stratton, a leader of the gardening club, and Lili McArdle, the SGA president, at the club plot at Huertos Montemadrid on Calle de Eduardo Barreiros.

Garden Club Membership Grows Along with Crops

Sophie Runde and Vicky Coneva December 6, 2023

SLU-Madrid’s gardening club has kicked off its second semester with over 40 new members and a change to fall crops. This semester, the Community Garden Club is made up of over 100 members. More...

Colorful houses with balconies lend charm to the small Conde Duque neighborhood.

Conde Duque: A Hidden Gem between Malasaña Cool and Gran Via Commerce

Agatha Thomas, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Lodged between Gran Vía, the boisterous tourist epicenter of Madrid, and Barrio de Malasaña, the hippest student area in the capital, lies a hidden gem. For the expanse of four blocks, the bustling city...

A gluten-free bakery on Calle Andrés Mellado.

Where All the Desserts are Gluten-Free

Sophia Rogoff, Contributing Writer November 9, 2023

The smell of fresh dough wafts through the air as patrons bustle about the quiet cafe. The tables are filled with people eating fluffy chocolate napolitanas and savory tuna empanadas while sipping their...

Profile: Study Abroad by Day, DJ by Night

Sally Buck, Contributing Writer November 8, 2023

The room is dark and the wind is blowing, albeit artificially. In the crowd, rows of young adults–both Spaniards and foreigners–push and shove as they attempt to meandar to the front. It’s...

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