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Sultan: Black History Month without the history

2 years 4 months ago
Columnist Aisha Sultan writes: It would be interesting to see how many of the people up in arms about Crenshaw and Coates and “critical race theory” have ever read any of the aforementioned writers or texts.
By Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Will Schwartz Signs To Play Golf At William Penn University - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

2 years 4 months ago
ALTON - Senior Will Schwartz, a standout golfer at Marquette Catholic High School, signed his letter of intent to continue his golfing career at William Penn University. WPU is an NAIA school located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. "Ever since I started in the 5th grade I've had a passion for it. I've tried to work hard and get to that level," Will said. Will played golf at Marquette all four years with the highlight being a trip to state last season. He made it to the final day shooting an 86. He also played volleyball for the Explorers all four seasons and went out for basketball his freshman year. But golf is what he always wanted to pursue. "The golf team has just been great to me," Will said. "They've endured whatever actions I've had and helped me through a lot of things." Will earned First Team All-Conference in both his freshman and senior seasons and Second Team All-Area as a junior. At Marquette Will was also a four-year Honor Roll student and was also a part of the National

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Tunnel of Love

2 years 4 months ago

With its upcoming activities, City Museum will take your breath away.   Stroll through the Tunnel of Love – a 200-year-old bank vault lit with glowing hearts – snuggle with

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Rachel Huffman

Mona Chalabi: Squeeze

2 years 4 months ago

Data journalist, illustrator and writer Mona Chalabi presents a large-scale exhibition on the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’ Project Wall.   Chalabi’s work is informed by statistics gathered on politics,

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Rachel Huffman

Great Rivers Biennial

2 years 4 months ago

Part of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’ fall/winter exhibition, “Great Rivers Biennial” is a biannual collaborative initiative between the museum and the Gateway Foundation designed to foster artistic talent

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Rachel Huffman

Coloring STL

2 years 4 months ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

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Illinois State Police Metropolitan Enforcement Groups And Drug Task Forces Successes In 2022

2 years 4 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP), working with local law enforcement and community partners, continues to decrease the supply of opioids and other drugs devastating many neighborhoods. In 2022, the ISP Metropolitan Enforcement Groups (MEGs) and Drug Task Forces across the state seized 679 firearms, 26,679 pounds of drugs, and arrested 1,942 individuals. The ISP MEGs and Drug Task Forces are on the front lines of narcotic enforcement, prevention, and treatment strategies. MEGs and Task Forces represent a collaborative effort among state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies to enforce Illinois drug laws and investigate gang activity. “Every neighborhood deserves to be free from violence,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We’re getting results through an evidence-based and data driven approach focusing on violence prevention. I’m thankful for the hard work of our dedicated law enforcement officials who risk their lives in order to build

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