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Convivium Magazine’s Open Mics: A Stage for Every Story
Convivium Magazine’s Open Mics: A Stage for Every Story
March 7, 2025
Before the PhDs: Faculty at Our Age
Before the PhDs: Faculty at Our Age
December 1, 2024
Student uses one of the new, fancy bathrooms in Manresa Hall.
Manresa Hall Opens With Modern Spaces and Labs
November 29, 2024
Bill Johnson gives a speech to SLU-Madrid's faculty and staff members.
Bill Johnson Chosen as New Rector at SLU-Madrid
November 29, 2024
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
November 16, 2024
A woman with an umbrella walks through Calle Amapola with her dog. See all photos in the gallery below.
The Rain in Spain: March Showers Bring Gloomy Surprise to Students
March 12, 2025
A woman waits for the metro to arrive at Islas Filipinas.
Students Struggle to Navigate the Madrid Metro
February 3, 2025
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
February 3, 2025
Dmitiri the Borzoi walks down the pink carpet runway in Chueca.
Madrid’s Dogs Embrace the San Antón Spirit by Strutting Down the Runway
January 29, 2025
One of the popular decorations at the Plaza de España Christmas market
Shoppers and Skaters Flock to Holiday Markets
December 16, 2024
The mantón de Manila, a richly embroidered shawl, is an essential part of flamenco. More than an accessory, it extends the dancer’s movement, adding weight, fluidity, and drama. Mia once struggled with its weight, but now, it moves with her like a second skin. In Mia’s hands, it becomes an extension of her emotions.
Mia La Flamenca: From Texas to the Tablao
March 2, 2025
Sienna Jovicich's personal collection of Sonny Angels during a night out on the town.
Why Tiny Baby Dolls with Bare Bottoms Hang On to Laptops Near You
February 25, 2025
Vegetarian cheese eggrolls were one of the dishes sampled at Tapapiés festival this October.
Tapas, Lavapiés Style: Ceviche, Curry and Beer
November 29, 2024
Two cocktails offered at the La Santoria bar.
Love Potions on the Menu
November 16, 2024
Photo of the writer in one of the exhibits in the Light Museum.
Museo de La Luz Sparkles in Madrid City Center
November 6, 2024
Travelers and locals eating outside of restaurants in Malta's city center.
Malta’s Off-Season Secret: Sun, Culture, and a Budget-Friendly Island Escape
March 9, 2025
A customer eats a plate of wild boar pierogies, accompanied with honey mustard sauce.
Pierogies or Bust: 12 Hours in the Amber Capital
February 25, 2025
Vaduz's industrial-style city contrasted against the snowy Alps.
A Free Trip to Forgotton Liechtenstein — Thanks to Girl Math
February 14, 2025
Photo of the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels, Belgium.
Cathedrals, Park Dogs and Football Matches: A Brussels Travelogue
November 17, 2024
Plaza de la Constitución in Málaga, Spain.
Málaga: New Perspectives on Old Streets
November 6, 2024
Sena Segbefia, president of BASU, and Layla Duran-Jakubec, a student in attendance, paint the Sankofa bird together.
BASU Paints and Sips to Commemorate Black History Month
March 2, 2025
Two students at the feminist club's Valentine's Day workshop craft Valentine's themed cards.
SLU Feminist Club Hosts Valentine’s Day Workshop
February 20, 2025
SLU-Madrid students partake in the beach volleyball tournament.
Beach Volleyball Makes a Return to SLU-Madrid
February 14, 2025
A student collars a rangoli design at the Diwali lights celebration.
Diwali Lights Festival Offers Taste of India
November 29, 2024
Club members (L to R) Axelia Meissner, Mariangel Lugo, Carolina Daou, Alexandra Hammond and Frida Agudo pose at Fashion Week.
Fashion Club Gazes at the Glam on Madrid Catwalk
November 29, 2024
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
November 29, 2024
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
November 28, 2024
Real Madrid Fans Debate Coach’s Future after Clásico Defeat
November 18, 2024
Armaan Thomas, a soccer team player, warming up before practice.
40+ Students Attend SLU-Madrid’s Mens Soccer Tryouts
November 6, 2024
The writer performs an ina bauer at a Christmas show in her home state of Colorado.
Mission Impossible: Skating in September
April 5, 2024
The U.S. Elections Increases Stress Amongst Non-American Students
December 2, 2024
SLU-Madrid Professors Reflect on the Potential Impacts of the US Election
December 2, 2024
An Analysis of the Absurd
December 2, 2024
Students Find U.S. Presidential Debate “Too Much of a Spectacle”
December 2, 2024
Vice-Presidential Debate: “Respectful” and “Demure”
December 2, 2024
Close bonds and shared bathrooms
April 16, 2024
Host mom María Jesús Casto cooks for her host family.
The Challenges of Creating a Spanish Home Away from Home
April 16, 2024
Spanish Students Rethink Stereotypes of Americans
April 11, 2024
Olivia Wendell cooks for a Thanksgiving meal with friends.
Students in Madrid Give Thanks for ‘Friendsgiving’
December 3, 2023
A well-packed carry on ready for a weekend adventure in Rome.
How to Pack the Perfect Carry On
November 9, 2023
An American Upbringing, Kind Of
December 2, 2024
Mother Knows Best
November 30, 2024
A Lesson from Dad: Find a Coffee Shop
November 30, 2024
Students preparing for the first mindfulness activity of the Looking Inward Retreat.
The Saturday Scaries: Yoga and Self Reflection
November 6, 2024
Agatha Thomas learns to drive in Santo Domingo.
She Passed Her Driving Test in Santo Domingo, but a Challenge Approaches: the Madrid Bus
May 28, 2024
Opinion: Immigration Helps the Economy
April 26, 2024
Illustration by Natalya Villa
Opinion: Gen Z’s Obsession with Niche Fashion “Aesthetics”
April 18, 2024
A woman sweeps the Palacio de Velazquez in Madrid's Retiro park.
Cities at Work: A Photo Essay
April 16, 2024
The environmental group Ecologists in Action related the treatment of women to the environment with a sign that read, "La tierra no es vuestra. Nuestros cuerpos, tampoco,” or "The Earth isn't yours. Our bodies aren't, either."
Madrileños March for Women’s Rights
April 12, 2024
Photo Essay: Demonstrators Protest Socialist PM's Agreement to Grant Amnesty to Leaders of Catalan Independence Bid
Photo Essay: Demonstrators Protest Socialist PM’s Agreement to Grant Amnesty to Leaders of Catalan Independence Bid
November 21, 2023
Letters for Lilla: Beat the Binge
December 6, 2024
Letters for Lilla
April 13, 2024

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Leah Pattem, Contributing Writer
March 12, 2025
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