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Author Archives: Laura Bleeke
We have been bombarded with stories of sexual harassment and assault in the past months. These stories ranged from the national stage – Joe Paterno at Penn State, Bernie Fine at Syracuse – to as local as Missouri and even Clayton High School. The infamous Facebook law proposed in Jefferson City put a spotlight on [...]
Walking through the streets of a Clayton subdivision, it’s a surprise to see an outhouse and old slave quarters standing in perfectly good condition in a backyard. But in the small neighborhood off of Hanley on Westmoreland Avenue this is normal. The Hanley House, a historic house museum, is a perfectly preserved home that provides [...]
May
13
2011
Urban Farm
Five countries, ten blocks in St. Louis city, and 11 refugees. Ten city blocks have been transformed into mounds of dirt for a small farm in South St. Louis. The farm is used as an outdoor classroom for St. Louis refugees to learn about agriculture in the United States. The Botanical Heights Community Garden in [...]
Apr
25
2011
In-Depth: Nerd, dork, & geek
Defining the roles The terms “nerd,” “dork,” and “geek” are used so frequently in everyday conversation that it is often unclear what the words themselves mean, or if they even have definite meanings. The words have become cultural slang and social labels, so much so that they are perhaps constantly changing to fit the needs [...]
When asked to give words of wisdom, people often say “Live life to the fullest” or “Each time you fall, just get back up” or “Hardships make us strong.” I never really took any of these clichéd sayings seriously because I thought they were just that —cliché. But looking back on the events of the [...]
Mar
19
2011
Bookstores struggle as e-book, online sales rise
Paper books, like paper newspapers, are falling out off fashion. An increased interest in digitalized books, chain bookstores, and online competition has challenged small, independent bookstores for years. And now, it is testing large, national bookstores as well. Even though these book superstores have historically been successful, stores like Borders have been struggling financially recently. [...]
Feb
11
2011
Demun Oyster Bar review
DeMun Avenue, a small street between Clayton Road and Wydown Boulevard, is home to a small, budding shopping district. Recently, this quiet street has become home to a few new shops and restaurants, including its newest addition, DeMun Oyster Bar. The small restaurant is an antique chic dining room, with a large crescent bar that [...]
I used to love those little stands full of touristy pamphlets and maps in hotel lobbies. They were a myriad of brightly colored advertisements for tour buses, plays, and “family friendly” restaurants—an assortment of activities that would allow any tourist to “see the city”. I would stand in front of the brochures and pick out [...]
Nov
23
2010
Smoking ban concerns local businesses
In the United States, 27 states have enacted statewide smoking bans in all enclosed public places. Although this list does not contain Missouri more and more cities within the state, including Clayton, are beginning to issue bans. Clayton was the second St. Louis County municipality to ban indoor smoking, following Ballwin. The ban went into [...]
The front entrance of The Luminary, which houses artists and helps foster a creative and accomodating environment. (Laura Bleeke) The St. Louis art scene has long been an important part of the city’s culture. From museums and galleries to art groups and fairs, St. Louis has remained a solid player in the art world. But [...]
