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Missouri’s secretary of state reins in environmentally minded investing

2 years 7 months ago

During the 2023 legislative session, Missouri lawmakers looked to follow the lead of other Republican-led states by curbing environmentally minded investing practices, which they disparaged as “woke.” The attempt to ban state involvement with banks that prioritize climate action or other socially driven investments fell by the wayside. That failure came as a relief to […]

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Meg Cunningham

St. Louis Pop-Up Bar Will Let Disney Adults Enjoy Not Growing Up

2 years 7 months ago
For those of you suffering from Peter Pan Syndrome (if you know, you know), we've got great news. And if you're just looking for an excuse to drink in a Disney costume, the news we're about to share is even better. Those newfangled pop-up bars that have become all the rage in recent years continue to, well, pop up — and this one has a magical touch.
Jenna Jones

Clue

2 years 7 months ago

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount Pictures film, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.   The play begins on a dark

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Rachel Huffman

Buy This Taco, Support Sk8 Liborius' Rebuilding Plans

2 years 7 months ago
It was a sad day in St. Louis when Sk8 Liborius (1850 Hogan Street) went up in flames in June. The beloved skate park was a haven for artists and local skaters, built over several years by a tight-knit community in a decommissioned Roman Catholic church. The building was destroyed, but the spirit it emanated has refused to quit.
Monica Obradovic

SIUE's Martinez Furthers Field Knowledge through Immersive River Trip in Utah and Arizona 

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Adriana E. Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Departments of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Sciences, participated in the River-based ImmersiVe Education & Research (RIVER) Field Studies Network river rendezvous this summer along the San Juan River in southern Utah. “The RIVER Rendezvous was a great opportunity to further develop my skills regarding field education,” Martinez said. “I developed and tested a field lesson on how logjams influence channel dynamics and macroinvertebrate habitat and learned the workings behind organizing a river trip focused on inclusion.” The RIVER Field Studies Network is designed to strengthen undergraduate education in and around rivers by creating a network of educators who develop field lessons throughout the year, practice those lessons in the field with students, and participate

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City Of Jerseyville Rock The Block Features Porch Cafe On Aug. 11

2 years 7 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - The City of Jerseyville has the second Rock the Block concert for 2023 scheduled on Friday, August 11. The event will take place around West Arch and Washington Streets near the Water Tower. The band Porch Cafe will be performing from 6 to 10 p.m. "This will be a great opportunity for the community to not only enjoy some awesome music but also shop at our local businesses and enjoy a delicious meal at one of the local restaurants," Jerseyville City Clerk Denise Hayes said. "Some seating will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs." Hayes pointed out that West Arch Street from Washington Street to State Street and Washington Street from Arch Street to the South entrance of Parking Lot L will be closed from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. the day of the event. The alley from West Prairie Street to West Arch Street will also be closed from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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