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15 Things You Learn About SLU After You Become A Student

What the pamphlets SHOULD say, but don't.

Haileigh Armbrust

Jul 22, 2015

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15 Things You Learn About SLU After You Become A Student

Every campus has its quirks that make it unique, most of them go unnoticed until you're finally a student. SLU is no exception. Here are some details about campus you won't hear from your campus tour guide...

BSC: Basically you're only there if you're craving Panda or Bread Co.

Gries: Home of artsy Instagrammed pics of campus and the occasional dorm party.

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Freshmen: Easily spotted thanks to the lanyard around their neck.

Clocktower: Monumental meeting place and typically seen on Snapchat stories at sunset.

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Pruellage: Residence hall for International Students and the kids that Res Life screwed over.

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Pickleman's: If you want entry into this establishment you must be either a) Intoxicated or b) In search of a free cookie.

Reinert: The only good thing about living here is the dining hall and even that is still questionable.

U Lofts: Bring a map

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Billiken: Most commonly heard following the words: "What is a....?"

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Pre-Med: Popular among freshman

Business Major: Popular among the kids who WERE Pre-Med and formerly bagged on the B School.

Billiken Club: Where consistency and quick service is not our motto.

The Library:Definition varies based on the time of day.

Newslink: Deleted without a second glance, or even a first.

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SLU Ride: “We’ll be there in 15 minutes” is synonymous with “You better start walking because we’re not going to show up.”

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