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Protestors marched on the Delmar Loop in University City this spring, carrying signs that read, “I am a Man” and “On Strike: Poverty Wages hold St. Louis Down.” They were part of a St. Louis campaign known as STL Can’t Survive on $7.35, which is pushing to raise Missouri’s minimum wage from $7.35 to $15 an hour. “I work over 40 hours a week, and I have to decide what bills I want to pay,” said Kenta Jackson, 21, a manager at Church’s Chicken, who skipped work the morning of the rally. […]

The family of a Forest Park honor student shot and killed by police in April gave an update on his case at a meeting on campus recently. Toni Taylor, mother of the late Cary Ball Jr., said family members have participated in a protest in front of the Civil Courts Building and circulated petitions calling for the arrest of the two police officers involved in the shooting. […]

Budget cuts have closed the Forest Park weight room this summer, keeping students from using new workout equipment installed in 2011. “There has to be supervision to ensure no one injures themselves during workouts,” said Sue Martin, chair of education and human services. “Without the funds to pay for supervision, the weight room had to be closed.” Students, faculty, staff and alumni still can swim during open hours at the campus pool. […]

Forest Park is mourning the death of a student shot and killed by St. Louis police, who had started chasing him on foot near the Edward Jones Dome after he crashed his vehicle last month. Cary Ball Jr., 25, was a human services major trying to turn his life around after 5½ years in prison. He had a 3.86 grade-point average. He made the Dean’s List last fall. He had just returned from a school-sponsored trip to Jefferson City with Phi Theta Kappa honor society. […]

Customers may notice a change while lined up at the salad bar or waiting for burgers in the Forest Park cafeteria. Chef Todd Segneri, 44, has replaced Dominic Gramaglia as manager. “I have a vision to introduce a few new entrees and to promote hot items as well,” he said. “I’m running light on staff, but I will get the job done.” […]

A coalition of organizations will call for an increase in Missouri’s minimum wage at a march, rally and concert on Thursday in the Central West End. “Workers can’t survive off $7.35!” according to a poster promoting the event. It specifically mentioned fast-food restaurant employees. “The focus is to raise awareness about this issue,” said co-organizer Shannon Garth-Rhodes. “It’s time for us to come together and rally on this issue.” […]

Some students were enjoying free food and music in the Forest Park cafeteria as part of Sunfest. Others were studying in the library or listening to lectures in classrooms. Then the lights went out. […]