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What's a Billiken, and How'd It Find Its Way to St. Louis?

Danny Groner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:37:45 +0000

St. Louis University is seeded fourth in this year's NCAA Tournament, and they're a sentimental favorite for a lot of hoops fans this year. In December, their coach, Rick Majerus, died of heart failure at the age of 64. The team dedicated their season to the memory of their coach.

But an additional reason to root for St. Louis is their mascot: the Billiken. What exactly is a Billiken anyway?

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Who Would Win a Missouri Division 1 Basketball Tournament? [POLL]

Doug — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:15:24 +0000

March always is the best time of year for college basketball. While there is much attention devoted to the NCAA Basketball Tournament, there is also the National Invitation Tournament and the College Basketball Invitational. There are plenty of tournaments to go around in the post season.

One of the things I would like to see is a little in-state rivalry popup between the Missouri NCAA Division 1 teams. Can you even name the teams that fall in this category? Go ahead, I'll give you a second. I have to admit, I had to look it up to make sure I got them all.

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Brad Paisley Announces Beat This Summer Tour

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:48:31 +0000

We can’t think of a better way to beat the summer heat than with some live country music, doled out by Brad Paisley. The singer, who is gearing up for the April 9 release of ‘Wheelhouse,’ has announced the first leg of his Beat This Summer Tour

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'Serial Hugger' Is Terrfiying Women in the St. Louis Area

Mike Adams — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:41:46 +0000

It appears as if a new brand of lunatic has emerged from the blistering heat of an excruciating Midwest summer.

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What Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America?

Mike Adams — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:50:27 +0000

Last week, the FBI announced that violent crime dropped four percent in 2011, compared to a 5.5 percent drop in 2010.

However, according to a 24/7 Wall St. review of 2011 FBI crime statistics, violent crime is on the rise in places that already have the highest rates for it in the country — both murder and burglary have gone up.

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What's the Best City for College Grads Looking for Work?

Mike Adams — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:43:18 +0000

It is often a young person’s dream to move away from home to the big city once they have graduated from college.

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"Freeze" This Summer at Six Flags St. Louis

Doug — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:11:24 +0000

If you're like me, you are starting to plan things to do this Summer. I'm looking forward to head to pools, watching some baseball, taking the kids to amusement parks and, of course, the Missouri State Fair. One of the things I'm looking forward to the most is hopefully bringing my family to Six Flags St. Louis.

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