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A scene from "All in the Timing" by David Ives, the theater department's spring production. It consisted of a series of absurd, SNL-like skits rather than a single play.
Mini-Golf. Hamlet. Trotsky. The Common Denominator? “All in the Timing”
April 30, 2025
Beloved receptionist Roweena Sehwani smiles to welcome a student entering PRH. The student reaches toward a bowl of fruit set out each day during the month of Ramadan by the Campus Ministry as a break-the-fast snack for the Muslim community.
“Auntie” of PRH Makes Campus Feel Like Home
April 30, 2025
An American flag flies in the Puerta del Sol during a protest this spring against Trump's executive orders.
Students React to Trump’s First 30 Days in Office
April 27, 2025
The building on Calle de La Viña, was SLU-Madrid's original building before being bought by Suffolk and repurchased by SLU.
SLU-Madrid to Open Fifth Building
April 19, 2025
A student walks through the cafeteria trying to find a seat during the peak lunch rush hours.
Students Seek Peace and Quiet on Packed Campus
April 4, 2025
Madrid temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints on a cloudy day.
Mormons in Madrid: Utah’s Faith Spreads in the Spanish Capital
September 14, 2025
Vendors sell hand-made crafts at the Conciencia Afro Festival in October. Photo by Abigail Amane
Connecting through Community: Conciencia Afro Festival Celebrates African Culture in Madrid
June 2, 2025
Travelers on Madrid's Line 2 metro were suddenly trapped as the nation's power supply completely shut off suddenly.
Students Face Modern Day Apocalypse with Nationwide Power Outage
April 29, 2025
Andrés Cabrera ties a wish to the wall at La Tienda de los Deseos after visiting with his girlfriend. He noted that the visit brought a newfound sense of positivity into his day.
Old-School Messages: Visitors Scribble Wishes on Paper at La Tienda del Deseo
April 25, 2025
The Ahorramas supermarket is one of many that sell speciality foods from Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Latin American Population in Madrid Reaches 1 Million
April 21, 2025
Taylor Swift performs during her Midnights "era" at the Eras Tour in Madrid.
Girl Pop Takes Over Student Playlists
April 4, 2025
La Gatoteca, an animal shelter, is responsible for finding homes for more than 450 cats.
La Gatoteca Helps Cats Find Adopted Homes
April 4, 2025
Our restaurant critic dined on aloo samosas and butter chicken at Rangoli.
Where to Find Authentic Indian Cuisine in Madrid
March 30, 2025
Birds eye view of Kapital
Madrid’s Nightlife: A Student’s Playground or a Survival Test?
March 28, 2025
Mia Loudres during her practice session at Amor De Dios.
Mia La Flamenca: From Texas to the Tablao
March 28, 2025
Enchiladas Rojas
Enchiladas Rojas
March 19, 2025
The Vienna International Centre, entrance to the UN Headquarters in Austria.
Networking: A Bizarre New Method For Free Accommodation in Vienna
September 15, 2025
A customer eats a plate of wild boar pierogies, accompanied with honey mustard sauce.
Pierogies or Bust: 12 Hours in the Amber Capital
March 21, 2025
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
The path to get to Mirador de San Nicolás weaves through many tiny alleyways like this one.
Granada Treasure: Mirador de San Nicolás
March 8, 2025
Pub crawl guide Daniela Sanderson poses with a group of tourists for her social media account. Photo courtesy of Daniela Sanderson.
What It Takes to Lead A Pub Crawl
March 6, 2025
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
Gardening club members grow vegetables at this plot 40 minutes from campus.
SLU Madrid Gardening Club Looks to Grow their Popularity
January 27, 2025
Students fill up their plates with international delicacies from a diverse range of cultures
A Blasian Friendsgiving
December 4, 2024
Players arrive for mid-week rugby practice on the field at the Universidad Complutense, near Moncloa.
Sporting Snapshot: Women’s Rugby
April 30, 2025
Exercisers warm up before a boxing class at Club Deportivo José Valenciano, which also has a boxing ring, in the Chamberí neighborhood.
Boutique Fitness Craze: Exercise Fans Pedal, Box and Practice Kicks at Ballet Barre
April 27, 2025
What It Takes to Run a Gym
April 17, 2025
Topuria’s Knock-Out of Holloway Raises Hopes of New Generation of Spanish Fighters
December 5, 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
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
The Walk that Changed Everything
May 6, 2025
Alexandra Hammond, the writer, outside of a sorority house at the University of Oklahoma.
Tales of a College Transfer: How to Forget Sorority Sweatshirts and Coors Light
April 27, 2025
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
David Marín says his personal touch is what distinguishes his small pescadería from large supermarket chains
A Glimpse Inside Madrid’s Small Shops
April 25, 2025
Andrés Cabrera ties a wish to the wall at La Tienda de los Deseos after visiting with his girlfriend. He noted that the visit brought a newfound sense of positivity into his day.
Old-School Messages: Visitors Scribble Wishes on Paper at La Tienda del Deseo
April 25, 2025
Serbian students call for political accountability from Belgrade after the November 2024 Novi Sad train station collapse killed 17 people. One sigh reads: "Distance doesn’t blur corruption, nor does it dim students’ light.”
Serbian Students in Madrid Remember Victims of Train Station Collapse
March 29, 2025
Opinion: Immigration Helps the Economy
April 26, 2024
Illustration by Natalya Villa
Opinion: Gen Z’s Obsession with Niche Fashion “Aesthetics”
April 18, 2024
Letters for Lilla: Beat the Binge
December 6, 2024
Letters for Lilla
April 13, 2024

The NewSLU

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