Damaged drywall caused by a faulty sprinkler is shown removed from the basement area adjacent to the library building. The area is used for tutoring students studying English as a second language. (Photo by Timothy Bold)

Burst sprinkler causes millions in damage

July 12, 2019

All of Missouri has been dealing with extreme weather lately, from a tornado in Jefferson City to severe thunderstorms and flooding along the Missouri and Meramec rivers. The Forest Park campus has experienced its own water problems. […]

Members of the STLCC softball team celebrate the District P championship after defeating Lewis and Clark two games to none. The victory earned the Lady Archers a berth in the NJCAA national tournament. (Provided photo)

Errors plague Lady Archers in national tourney losses

July 12, 2019

A wildly successful softball season for the Lady Archers softball team ended abruptly at the NCJAA Division II national championships in May in Clinton, Miss. After compiling a 40-4 record and No. 6 ranking nationally, the team lost both its qualifying games. […]

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CULTURE GEEK: Inevitable death of cinemas in the streaming age

July 12, 2019

Theaters have played a huge role in America’s favorite pastime since the late 19th century. Watching a highly anticipated feature with a theater full of equally excited fans is something everyone should be able to experience. It’s been more than 100 years since the invention of film, and movie-making is as big as it’s ever been. So why is it nobody is going to the movies anymore? Some 84 percent of American respondents admitted to watching more movies at home than in theaters, […]

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UNCENSORED: Do a little stargazing at McDonnell Planetarium

July 12, 2019

St. Louis has a ton of neat attractions, so I decided to become a St. Louis tourist this summer. First on my agenda was a visit to the large, hyperboloid structure along Interstate 64 in Forest Park. What in the world am I talking about, you ask? The James S. McDonnell Planetarium, which is part of the St. Louis Science Center and walking distance from campus. Whenever I drive or jog by the planetarium, I am in absolute awe of the architectural design, and the experience changes at night, when spotlights cast different colors on it. […]

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