East St. Louis

MFA alumnus Jason Vasser-Elong explores his family’s origins and own experiences in debut book, ‘shrimp’

MFA alumnus Jason Vasser-Elong explores his family’s origins and own experiences in debut book, ‘shrimp’

The 174-page collection of poems, published by 2Leaf Press, brings together his passion for writing and interest in culture, heightened by his experiences majoring in anthropology....

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PhD student Paige Vaughn researches crime clearance and prevention on the ground in East St. Louis

PhD student Paige Vaughn researches crime clearance and prevention on the ground in East St. Louis

Vaughn worked as an intern with the East St. Louis Police Department and observed ways officers work to build trust with residents in hopes of reducing crime....

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A century after one of the bloodiest events in US racial history, UMSL student investigates its causes and relevance for today

A century after one of the bloodiest events in US racial history, UMSL student investigates its causes and relevance for today

Mehnaz Ahmad's article “More Than Meets the Eye: The Layered Causes of the East St. Louis Race Riot” appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of Gateway magazine....

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