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Convivium Magazine’s Open Mics: A Stage for Every Story
Convivium Magazine’s Open Mics: A Stage for Every Story
Agatha Thomas, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
From poetry to music to whatever lies in the bottom of your notes app, anything goes at Convivium open mics. The first of the 2025 Spring semester was hosted in collaboration with BASU.
Before the PhDs: Faculty at Our Age
Before the PhDs: Faculty at Our Age
Namita Chawla, Staff Writer • December 1, 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
Lara Mitchell Guirao, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025

Mia Lourdes, 25, always knew she was meant to dance. From a young age, her mother...

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
Sophia DeSantis, Contributing Writer • February 25, 2025

Sienna Jovicich had lost a valuable possession at the Teatro Barcelo club and...

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"
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
Lara Mitchell Guirao, Staff Writer • March 9, 2025

Malta, a small Mediterranean island, is quickly becoming a go-to destination for young travelers on a budget. With its stunningly clear waters, rich mix of cultures, and surprisingly...

A customer eats a plate of wild boar pierogies, accompanied with honey mustard sauce.
Pierogies or Bust: 12 Hours in the Amber Capital
Amelie Van Hess, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2025

“It costs 23 euros round trip, is that ok?”  One minute, I was plan-less for the February long weekend break. Next, I was booked to go to Sweden with a quick jaunt over...

Vaduz's industrial-style city contrasted against the snowy Alps.
A Free Trip to Forgotton 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...

Plaza de la Constitución in Málaga, Spain.
Málaga: New Perspectives on Old Streets
Hannah Goodwin, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
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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
Amelie Van Hess, Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2025

After a month packed full of educational, fun and collaborative events, the...

Two students at the feminist club's Valentine's Day workshop craft Valentine's themed cards.
SLU Feminist Club Hosts Valentine’s Day Workshop
Amelie Van Hess, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2025

Planning the perfect Valentine’s Day often feels like an impossible task....

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...

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...

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