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EXPLANATIONS
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EXAMPLES
First-Year Survival
2006 Edition
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007
2006 FALL SEMESTER
2007 SPRING SEMESTER
LLM International Orientation
First Year Orientation
First day of classes
Tues, Aug. 15 - Sat, Aug. 19
Mon, Aug. 14 - Sat, Aug. 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes)
First day of classes
Monday, Aug. 21
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Monday, Sept. 4
Barrister's Ball
School of Law night at St. Louis Cardinals
Sept. TBA
Public Service Fair
Sept. TBA
Fall Break (no classes)
Begins
Ends
Spring Break
Begins
Ends
Thursday, Oct. 19\
Sunday, Oct. 23
Monday, Jan. 15
Jan./Feb. TBA
Saturday, Mar. 9
Sunday, Mar. 18
Registration for Fall 2004 classes
Apr. TBA
Thurtene Carnival
Apr. TBA
Last day of classes
Halloween Party
Monday, Jan. 8
Friday, Apr. 20
Oct. TBA
Thursday class schedule
Friday class schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Break
Begins
Ends
Thursday, Nov. 23
Sunday, Nov. 26
Last day of classes
Friday, Dec. 2
Exam Period
Begins
Last 1L exam
Ends
Monday, Dec. 4
Thursday, Dec. 14
Friday, Dec. 15
1L End of Semester Party
Thursday, Dec. 15
Winter Break
Begins
Ends
Saturday, Dec. 16
Sunday, Jan. 7
Exam Period
Begins
Last 1L exam
Ends
Monday, Apr. 23
Thursday, May 3
Friday, May 4
1L End of Year Party
Thursday, May 3
Law Review Write-on Competition
Packet pickup day
Completed competition materials due
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May, TBA
First-Year Survival
2006 - 2007
Editors
Ronald Y. Koo ’05
Sara E. Lawlyes ’05
Contributors
Beth B. Davidson
Andrea L. Ebreck
Jennifer E. Greene
Peter A. Hartman
Thomas W. Hayde
Shanti W. Kulkarni
Jeanne E. Mishkin
Cody J. Morris
Megan M. Rosenberg
Sarah E. Schneider
Lindsey A. Shaginaw
Sarah K. Taylor
Beverly Yang
Greetings from the SBA and students of Washington University School of Law!
The people who you’ll meet over the next three years are some of the most intelligent,
articulate and exciting people you will ever encounter. You’ll make friendships here that will
last a lifetime. You will be given amazing opportunities to explore, which hopefully will lead
you to find your place in the legal profession.
The professors at Wash U are among the best in the nation, and your classes will be
challenging. At times your law school experience will become an extended study in stress
and sleep deprivation. There's no need or excuse for sitting in the library all wekk long.
Fight back! Go for a walk in Forest Park, go to the Zoo, or the Botanical Garden. Head
down to the Loop or Soulard for a bite to eat and a drink. Catch some blues at B.B.’s, or go
eat Bosnian food (where else in the country can you do that?). Grab some free food and
beer at our weekly happy hours.
Don’t spend all the time you’re in law school with your nose in a casebook. Get involved.
We have about thirty student groups focused on a variety of cultural, political, and legal
topics. Join a few and meet people who share your interests. Run for the SBA or Honor
Council. Streams of speakers come through the school throughout the semester. Seize the
chance to hear a lecture you’re interested in without being tested on it later.
Got questions? Don’t be afraid to ask questions of other students or your professors.
Contrary to the popular cutthroat image of law students, people here are for the most part
laid-back and approachable. Feel free to email me or one of your SBA representatives with
whatever’s on your mind.
The next three years will probably be the last time you don’t have to work for a living.
Make the most of it. Start by having fun during Orientation Week!
Best wishes,
Washington University
Student Bar Association
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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
The 1L Experience
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Getting Settled
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St. Louis, Missouri - Gateway to the West
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Shops & Services
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Travel & Accommodations
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Restaurants & Bars
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Entertainment
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Useful Numbers & Websites
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CONTENTS
Academic Calendar 2003-2004
Letter from SBA President
Summary of Contents
Contents
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The 1L Experience
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Academics
1L Curriculum
First Semester
Second Semester
Buying Books
Buying Coursebooks
Buying Study Guides
Legal Dictionaries
Course Books and Case Briefing
Studying: Getting in a Groove
Advising
Study Groups
Studying in the Law School Library
Alternative Places to Study
Exams
Grades
Studying for Exams
Exam-Taking
1L Competitions
Negotiation Competition
Client Counseling Competition
The 2L and 3L Experience
Upper Level Academics
Clinical Education Program
Law Reviews
Second/Third Year Competitions
Computing
Law School Facilities
Computer Labs and Printing
Networking
Buying Equipment
Do I Really Need a Computer?
To Laptop or Not to Laptop?
Dude ... Do I Really Need a Dell?
What About Apple?
Linux?
Software Discounts
Computer Security, Insurance
Email
Off-Campus Use
Email/Internet Access
Server Account Access
Extracurriculars
Student Organizations
Public Service Project
Public Service Advisory Board
Established Public Service Programs
Student Organizations
How to Volunteer
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Recognition
Intramurals
Career
1L Job Searching
Cover Letters and Resumes
On-Campus Interviewing
Other Options
Upperclass Job Searching
Bar Associations
SBA Social Activities
Getting Settled
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Anheuser-Busch Hall
Building Layout
People to Know
Admissions & Financial Aid
Audio-Visual Services
Business Office
Career Services Office
Computer Support
Dean’s Office
Harris Institute for Global Legal Studies
Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
Joint & International Programs
Public Service Project
Registrar’s Office
Student Advising Office
Support Services
Hilltop Campus
Buildings
Major Offices & Services
Administrative
Resources / Support
Health Services
Centers / Organizations
Campus Food Options
Getting Around Town
Campus Parking
Mass Transportation
University Shuttles
Metrolink
Bicycles
Your Life
Becoming a Missourian
Driver’s License
Car Registration
Voter Registration
Religion & Spirituality
On-Campus
Off-Campus
Gay St. Louis
Personal Safety in St. Louis
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St. Louis, Missouri
The 24th State
Missouri History
State Facts
Politics
Courts
A City in Missouri
History of St. Louis
Neighborhoods
Shops & Services
Alcohol & Tobacco
Banks
Bicycles
Bookstores
Cakes
Car Parts, Maintenance & Repair
Car Wash
Cellular Phones
Computers & Electronics
Costumes
Dollar Stores
Dry Cleaning & Tailoring
Farmers Markets
Florists
Formal Wear
Furniture
General Retailers
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores - Ethnic/Specialty
Hair Salons, Barbers & Spas
Home Improvement
Interview Clothing
Medical Care
Physicians
Medical Centers
Moving & Storage
Music
News & Media
FM Radio Stations
AM Radio Stations
TV Stations
Newspapers & Magazines
Notary
Office Supplies
Pet Care / Veterinarians
Pharmacies
Photocopying, Printing
Photo Finishing, Supplies
Post Offices, Shipping
Shoe Repair
Shopping Centers
Shopping Malls
Shopping Plazas
Taxis
Travel Agencies
Video Rental
Upholstery Cleaning
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Travel & Accommodations
Lodging
Transportation
Planes
Trains
Automobiles
Rental Cars
Taxis
Buses & Shuttles
Restaurants & Bars
Index by Cuisine
Index by Location
Drink Specials & Entertainment
Restaurant Listings & Reviews (alphabetical)
Entertainment
Arts
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Classical Music
Theater
Dance
Concert Venues
Art Museums
Festivals
Sightseeing
Information
Tours
Places of Interest
Forest Park
Attractions in Forest Park
Map of Forest Park
History of Forest Park
Clubs / Dancing
Day Trips
Spectator Sports
Fun & Recreational
Amusement Parks
Bowling & Billiards
Climbing
Golf & Tennis
Gyms
Ice Skating
Miniature Golf
Movie Theaters
Parks, Outdoors, Active
Yoga
Useful Numbers & Websites
Emergency
Wash U Hilltop Campus
School of Law
Miscellaneous
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Grand Staircase in Anheuser-Busch Hall
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THE 1L EXPERIENCE
It is Monday morning, and when I walk into the central
building I can feel my stomach clench. For the next five
days I will assume that I am somewhat less intelligent than
anyone around me. At most moments I’ll suspect that the
privilege I enjoy was conferred as some kind of peculiar
hoax. I will be certain that no matter what I do, I will not do
it well enough; and when I fail, I know that I will burn with
shame … At random instants, I am likely to be stricken with
acute feelings of panic, depression, indefinite need, and the
pep talks and irony I practice on myself only seem to make it
worse … Dude, if only I had read the 2004 Survival Guide to
Washington University School of Law …
- Excerpt from One L by Scott Turow (mostly)
Students studying in the library.
Academics
1L CURRICULUM
All first year students are assigned to a lettered section (A, B, C, etc.) of
about 40 students. First years take three core classes and Legal Research
and Writing (LRW) each semester. Two core classes each semester are in
large groups composed of two combined sections. The third is smaller, and
contains just one section. For LRW, the lettered sections are divided in half
and are assigned a number (1,2,3, etc.). LRW lasts all year; Writing meets
twice a week and Research meets once a week.
During your second and third years, you choose all of your courses,
guided by three requirements: you must take a course satisfying the ethics
requirement, you must enroll in at least one seminar, and you must complete
85 credit hours of coursework. Oh, and you have to pass your courses
(minimum average of 79).
FIRST SEMESTER
CONTRACTS
The formation, interpretation, and enforceability of agreements with
emphasis on the remedies for breach of enforceable agreements.
PROPERTY
Real and personal property law, including the estate concept, landlord-tenant
law, future interests, and easements.
TORTS
Liability for intentional or accidental injuries to persons or property.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
Introduction to legal reasoning, research, and writing, with emphasis on
predictive problem solving.
Sidebar
Be sure to visit the section of the School
of Law website called Student Commons.
This section has been designed especially
for students to have quick and easy access
to frequently used resources, from legal
research tools to online transcripts to your
law school email account. You can get to
Student Commons at:
law.wustl.edu/StudentWebPage
For even easier access, make Student
Commons your Internet browser homepage.
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BUYING BOOKS
SECOND SEMESTER
CRIMINAL LAW
General principles of crime, the function of criminal law, and analysis of
specific crimes.
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Legal Research
& Writing
Legal Research and Writing is the most
important course during your first year
of law school from the perspective of
many summer employers. In addition to
other resume builders, a strong grade
in LRW is a persuasive selling point. A
successful career in a legal profession
usually requires sharp skills in research
and writing, both of which are very
different from what you likely have
encountered before law school. Often,
summer employers will request legal
writing samples from applicants, so it
can be immensely helpful if you produce
both a good grade and a good writing
sample from this course.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Examination of federalism issues of the constitution, including judicial
review, the commerce clause, separation of powers, intergovernmental
immunity, and related topics.
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Introduction to federal procedural rules regarding civil litigation, including
pleadings, discovery, pretrial motions, jurisdiction, parties, and judgments.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
Continuation of the fall semester course, with emphasis on persuasive
argument and advocacy.
BUYING BOOKS
BUYING COURSEBOOKS
WASH U BOOKSTORE
A standard, rather uninteresting, college bookstore. Course books are
downstairs; law study guides take up an entire aisle upstairs. A sparse
selection of office supplies near retail price, unaesthetic Wash U logo
products. If you’re buying flashcards or study guides, don’t wait till the
last second, as many of the subjects sell out shortly before finals. Also,
act quickly if you want used books. When buying used books, while many
prefer books with minimal markings, some find underlining/highlighting to
be helpful if done thoughtfully by the previous owner—skim through to
ensure highlighting selectively focuses on important parts. They also buy
back books at any time for up to half the original price.
OTHER STUDENTS
Probably your best bet for used books. You pay less, the seller gets more
moolah, your books come (hopefully) intelligently highlighted—everyone
wins in the end. Offerings come via emailed announcements. Used
casebooks run around $20-40, study guides for about $10-20.
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
In a pinch, you might luck out to find the bookstore at Saint Louis University
carries what you need. (slu.bkstore.com)
INTERNET SHOPPING
Generally, new course books and study guides are sold at or near full retail
price online. However, free shipping deals and tax-free shopping through
out-of-state retailers may save you a bit. Additionally, substantial savings
can be had on other publications, such as dictionaries and supplemental
materials. Some suggested sites:
Amazon.com
Ebay.com
Barnesandnoble.com
Half.com
Barristerbooks.com
Lawbooks.com
BUYING STUDY GUIDES
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Additionally, publishers usually sell their textbooks and guides directly to
students off their websites.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Join the Law Student Division of the ABA for $20 and get a free Legalines
study guide as well as discounts on various career publications sold online.
BUYING STUDY GUIDES
Many students find study guides to be helpful tools to understand the cases
and prepare for finals. A small minority go through law school without
having touched a study guide, some hoard dozens of them but never really
use them, and some buy guides just to crunch before finals. Professors
almost always say study guides are not needed. If there’s any cardinal rule on
which both students and professors agree, it’s that you must read the cases
you’ve been assigned to read.
So-called “canned briefs”—prepared summaries published about the cases
in your casebook—can be very helpful in identifying issues and rules,
distinguishing seemingly contradictory cases, and quickly recognizing the
key facts (especially in very old cases). But there is no substitute for reading
the actual cases—each year, first years during fall semester are caught
without a written brief (by professors that require them) or not knowing key
information that a canned brief neglected. Also, the briefs often are riddled
with errors on everything from minor facts to such fundamental issues as
what the ultimate outcome of the case was, so it’s generally good to just use
them as a supplement to your reading. Finally, reading the cases helps you
read through fact patterns and procedural rules that ultimately will appear,
in similar fashion, on your final exams. If you aren’t able to filter quickly
through extraneous facts and identify key issues on your own, your grades
inevitably will suffer.
LEGAL DICTIONARIES
The standard dictionary of the legal world is Black’s Law Dictionary, which
appears in three basic versions: a big (and expensive) complete edition, a midsized paperback, and a small pocket-sized version. Your best bet, especially
for your first year, is to get a small pocket version of a legal dictionary that
you can carry with you everywhere. Second and third years will sometimes
get a nice hardback big one. Regardless of what you get, shop around—you
can get substantial discounts online or from normal bookstores.
Although Black’s is the standard, other publishers have dictionaries as well
that should fully serve your needs during your first year. Additionally, many
of them may be significantly cheaper than Black’s. They include Gilbert’s
Law Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law.
But if you have readily accessible Internet access while you study, you may
not need a dictionary at all. Several free legal dictionaries are available online.
For example, the free legal resource FindLaw has a quick, easy-to-use, and
comprehensive searchable version of the Merriam-Webster dictionary
(dictionary.lp.findlaw.com). You’ll also find Black’s available in Westlaw,
an online research tool, though searching for definitions is relatively
cumbersome and slow.
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Tips on buying and
using study guides
• Don’t feel pressured to buy a lot of
study guides. They pretty much all
say the same thing, and can get very
expensive.
• When using canned briefs, you still
MUST read the cases.
• Try looking to a study guide for
guidance when outlining. They
generally are well-structured so you
can understand how your cases fit
into the outline.
• Study guides are probably most
helpful in identifying the so-called
blackletter law—i.e., the universal
rules of law that you are supposed
to get from reading a case. Learn it,
become fluent in it, but pay careful
attention to instances where your
professor uses language that departs
from your guide.
• Buy study guides from other law
students. Contract, tort, property,
constitutional, and criminal law
change very slowly, so older guides
often are just as practical as new
ones. (Federal civil procedure rules,
however, change a bit every year, so
you may want to invest in an updated
guide.)
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COURSE BOOKS & CASE BRIEFING
COURSE BOOKS AND CASE BRIEFING
Sidebar
Case Brief vs. Court Brief
To brief a case means to write a summary
about it, usually in preparation for class.
Another meaning of “brief,” however, is a
written statement by a party that requests
and attempts to persuade an appellate court
to decide certain issues in a certain way.
You will learn how to write an appellate brief
during your second semester of LRW.
Upon first inspection of your textbooks, you’ll realize that they’re really
“casebooks”—compilations of seminal decisions, old and new, published
by courts throughout the U.S. and England. The editors selected each case
because it either illustrates a general rule of law or because it represents an
antiquated theory no longer in practice today. Often, you will follow the
development of a principle of law from its precursors to present practice.
Some people feel that the best way to prepare for class is to “brief ” every
case assigned for that day’s reading. While each professor has a different
style of briefing, the typical brief should include a summary of the pertinent
facts, an identification of the legal issue in the case, the court’s holding,
and the rationale for that holding. You may wish to outline each party’s
arguments as well. Briefs can be typed, written out, or written in the margins
of the textbook, which is called “book-” or “margin-briefing.” (Professors
usually frown upon book-briefing during a student’s first semester.) The key
is to remember that there is no “correct” way to brief a case—do whatever
method works best for you.
Briefing began in 1870 at Harvard Law School, where Prof. Christopher
Columbus Langdell thought his students would be better off reading cases
than the textbooks then available. The textbooks stated rules of law and
tried to explain why they existed, but ultimately prepared students poorly
for actual practice. To this end, Langdell established case-based learning
so students could understand better the detailed circumstances and reallife complexities out of which cases arose. Cases would contain the rule
and illustrate concretely how it applied to a set of facts, both the facts
of the original case giving rise to the rule and other, somewhat different,
hypothetical facts students could be asked to imagine. Before long, virtually
every law school employed a similar legal approach.
Two generic examples are provided below—one comprehensive and one
minimalist. Again, keep in mind that each professor may let you know of his
or her preferred briefing style early on in the semester. By second semester,
briefing becomes relatively more optional, though many continue to brief
cases, finding it to be helpful.
EXAMPLE 1
Some popular study guides.
First Year Student (P) v. Law School (D) – 8th Cir. 1993
RULE:
If you study and play hard, you will succeed.
PROCEDURAL
HISTORY:
How the case got from lower courts to this court.
FACTS:
Basic facts of the case. Include just what is relevant.
ISSUE:
The reason the parties are litigating.
HOLDING:
The court’s verdict on the issue.
RATIONALE:
The court’s reasoning behind the holding.
DICTUM:
Important legal distinctions that are made by court, but
are not needed to decide on the issue in this case.
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EXAMPLE 2
Apprentice v. Donald Trump (S.D.N.Y. 2004)
FACTS:
Key facts of case and procedural history.
RULE:
The blackletter rule(s)—one sentence each.
NOTES:
Additional cases discussed briefly in textbook,
dissenting and concurring opinions, class notes, etc.
STUDYING: GETTING IN A GROOVE
ADVISING
Many—if not most—1Ls during their first semester feel lost academically,
like they have no clue what’s happening in class or what they’re supposed
to be doing. Much of this comes from the fact that, unlike grade school or
college, your performance in law school is determined almost entirely on
final exams. But there’s no need to stress. The earlier you resolve this very
common issue, the better, and the school has staff on hand to help you with
your academic endeavors. Most important, there is no shame in getting help
in law school—even the brightest, most talented, most competitive people
should be open to wisdom at every turn. Advice will help you blow past the
status quo, not merely meet it.
Also, keep in mind that some of the worst advice you can receive is from
your 1L peers—they haven’t been through law school, and they’re probably
stresscakes. Rely instead on upperclass students, professors, administrators,
and academic advisors—they have lived through the first year, and can
impart far greater wisdom than your paranoid classmates can.
STUDY GROUPS
A common way to study is to form study groups. A common question
regarding study groups is “How many people should be in one?” Although
there is no magic number, many students find that too many people can
create distractions while studying. Some people insist on 3 people per study
group while others are happy with 6 people. Either way, it’s advisable that
you wait at least a month into school before forming a group so that you can
get a feel for who might be a good study partner for your study methods.
Study groups meet regularly on a self-devised schedule and may review cases,
discuss hypotheticals, go over practice exams, etc. It is important, though,
to make sure that your study group does not become a gossip session or else
you may find that you’ve wasted a lot of study time.
While study groups can be valuable, they certainly are not for everyone, and
many students find equal success without joining a study group. Don’t feel
pressured to join or form one—they can be as stressful for some as they are
helpful for others. Obviously, do what is best for you.
STUDYING IN THE LAW SCHOOL LIBRARY
The library takes up part of the first, second, and fourth floors, as well as
the entire fifth floor of A-B Hall. The fourth and fifth floors also house
faculty offices, and the computer lab is located on the second floor. Many
say A-B’s library is the best on campus—good lighting, a variety of quiet
and noisy areas, wired and wireless Ethernet, power plugs, lax food/drink
Studying in the library reading room.
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policy, conference rooms. Best of all, the library literally doesn’t close since
it’s lit 24-hours a day and you have cardkey access after hours (which are
long enough already).
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Who studies in the
law library?
An informal survey...
First Floor
LLM students and those who don’t want
to be bothered.
Second Floor
A wide mix of hardcore individuals
camped out for hours, chatty groups in
study rooms, etc., that don’t mind being
around a lot of foot traffic at all hours.
Fourth Floor
Very chatty people. If you don’t like
people talking and eating a lot, go
elsewhere.
Reading Room
People who demand silence—no
laptops, no talking, just plain old pen
and paper.
Fifth Floor
Regulars studying individually in carrels
who don’t mind a lot of foot traffic
during office hours.
During the 2002-03 school year, the library tried to enforce its food and
drink policy, to little effect. Drinks and small snacks are officially permitted,
though beverages have to be in a “spill-proof ” container. Nonetheless,
you’ll find many more 20 oz. Diet Cokes and Nalgene bottles out than
library-sanctioned vessels. Most important, if you eat in the library, you
should follow two main guidelines: 1) be respectful of others studying (no
smelly fish, no five course dinners); 2) be respectful of the library materials
and facilities (don’t leave a mess, don’t eat or drink around library books).
For a brief stint last year, a number of laptops were stolen from in A-B
Hall, sometimes after being left for only a few brief moments. While the
responsible thief was caught, don’t get lax about protecting your gear.
Computers are expensive; computer locks are not. And don’t be shy to make
strangers around you aware that you’re going away for a little while. Even
better, take your laptop with you wherever you go, especially if you hop out
for a quick bite.
ALTERNATIVE PLACES TO STUDY
CLASSROOMS
In the evenings and on the weekends, most of the classrooms throughout
A-B Hall are empty, available for very quiet, private studying.
KALDI’S COFFEEHOUSE
Possibly St. Louis’ best coffeehouse, in Clayton’s DeMun neighborhood.
Popular with law and med students, philosophers, and neighborhood
regulars. Lots of dogs to pet, gossip to listen in on, and other distractions.
A few power outlets inside.
KAYAK’S COFFEE & PROVISIONS
Opened in fall 2003, Kayak’s has quickly become one of the most popular
places to study, and with good reason: they’ve got great sandwiches, good
coffee served in mammoth cups, wireless Ethernet, a rustic alpine sports
theme, and they’re open until 1 am every night. Located at the northwest
corner of Forest Park, at Skinker and Forest Park Blvd.
BLACKBERRY CAFE
New name (formerly “Aesop’s Coffeehouse”), newly renovated, new
furniture, new managment, new wireless Ethernet; same great hummus,
awesome spicy chicken wing wraps, and horrible espresso. Used to be about
half law students and half med students, though lately law students have
been flocking there due to wireless. Open till midnight.
STARBUCKS – HANLEY AND WYDOWN
Law school watering hole at intersection of Hanley and Wydown in
Clayton—open till 11 pm. Acclaimed baristas, good lighting, good mix of
comfy and uncomfortable chairs. Can get chilly inside, but don’t ask them
to turn down the air conditioning because they can’t control it and everyone
asks them that.
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SAINT LOUIS BREAD CO.
Big bakery/deli chain, with numerous locations throughout St. Louis,
usually with wireless Ethernet.
OLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (SIMON HALL)
Lots of plush study lounges throughout the building. Convenient snack
bar. Library has wireless Ethernet, no law students, and is semi-quiet, but
lighting is poor.
LAW SCHOOL TOWER
The “secret” studying place in A-B Hall isn’t really much of a secret at all.
The bright room at the top of the law school tower, accessible via the steps
in the Janite Lee Reading Room, offers a beautiful view through tall windows
that surround you. Wireless doesn’t reach well, but there are Ethernet jacks.
Can’t be chatty in the tower, though, because sound carries too well into the
Reading Room.
OLIN LIBRARY
Olin is the main library located in the middle of campus. It was recently
renovated. Bring earplugs unless you want to learn all the gossip about who
hooked up with whom in the undergrad community. Get some sun while
studying on the roof.
URSA’S
Undergrad hangout on the South 40 (dormitory area south of Forsyth).
Open till 1 am every night, and serves up marbletop ice cream (smooshins), smoothies, and various late-night greasy food. Uber trendy crazy
colors, overstuffed couches, and wall art, all tied together with music from
Broadway musicals to electronica to the truly bizarre. Spotty wireless
Ethernet, and few electrical outlets, but juicy freshman gossip galore.
HOLMES LOUNGE
Check out this picturesque room behind Ridgeley Hall. The lounge is a
beautiful change of scenery, although it can be loud.
ST. LOUIS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, CENTRAL WEST END
New, modern city library on Euclid, in the heart of the Central West End.
EAST ASIAN STUDIES LIBRARY
The quietest place to study on campus. Enter through the door where the
path from Mallinckrodt meets the Quad and go up a flight of stairs. The
room has beautiful windows and long wooden tables. Power outlets, but no
Ethernet.
EXAMS
GRADES
In almost all core classes, your overall grade is based solely on the final exam.
However, some classes include a graded midterm, and some professors
consider class participation as a factor for evaluating your performance.
Many professors offer practice exams during the semester, either to be taken
as a class or on your own.
Inter alia
The lawyer wandered home at 3 am.
His wife was very upset, yelling at him,
“You’re late! You said you’d be home by
11:45!”
The lawyer replied, “I’m right on time. I said
I’d be home by a quarter of twelve.”
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STUDYING FOR EXAMS
Around finals crunch time, you’ll hear students buzzing about “outlining
classes.” Outlining is a distinctive method of studying practiced by most law
school students. So, what is an outline, exactly? Basically, it’s a compilation
of all the class notes, handouts, and study information for a single class.
These outlines range in size (some exceed 100 pages) and vary in style
from student to student. Some students split the work in half by agreeing
to outline different portions of a class; other students work from previous
students’ outlines. Additionally, some begin their outlines during the final
weeks of the semester, while others outline all semester long. Simply put,
there is no one “proper” way to outline.
Old exams for many professors are posted online, so you can take practice
tests on your own time. Study guides are also helpful for reviewing class
material. There is an array of study-guides available for each area of law:
Examples and Explanations, Gilbert’s, and CaseNotes are a few popular
brands. It’s a good idea to wait at least a few weeks into the semester
before buying any study guides—each professor’s class is taught differently,
and certain study guides are not compatible with certain textbooks and/or
teaching methods. Upperclassmen who have had your professor are a good
resource in determining which study aids to buy for which class.
While there is no recommended ideal time to begin studying for exams,
most try to dedicate at least a month to exam review. While times, places,
and methods differ from student to student, the one universally agreed upon
piece of advice is NOT to wait until the last few days to begin studying.
EXAM-TAKING
Inter alia
Let me tell you something. I didn’t become
a lawyer because I like the law; the law
sucks. It’s boring, but it can also be used as
a weapon. You want to bankrupt somebody?
Cost him everything he’s worked for? Make
his wife leave him, even make his kids cry?
Yeah, we can do that.
Greg Germann
as Richard Fish, Ally McBeal
During your first year, your exams are all scheduled for you. If you wish
to take exams on your laptop, which many students prefer, you’ll be given a
chance to install and register the ExamSoft software early in the semester.
(Note that ExamSoft is not Mac-compatible.) While ExamSoft is running,
it blocks access to all other computer programs so that you cannot access
your notes or other materials. If you have computer problems during the
test, trained staff members will assist you and you will be given additional
time to make up for the problem.
You’ll receive detailed instructions on what to do before and on exam day;
the following is a rough sketch of what to expect. The exams are proctored
by law school staff and usually last 3-4 hours. For the most part, the exam
setup is similar to undergrad test-taking. Students who do not like to be in
crowded rooms can move to smaller rooms with just a couple other people.
Persons with learning disabilities can be accommodated as well. Think of
every standardized test you have ever taken, and apply the image to a law
school classroom. Bingo.
1L COMPETITIONS
There are two competitions open to 1Ls, the Negotiation Competition in the
fall and the Client Counseling Competition in the late winter. No experience,
training, or knowledge of the law is needed for either competition, and they
are entirely extracurricular. Everyone is encouraged to participate simply
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NEGOTIATION COMPETITION
The Negotiation Competition is held in the fall. Teams of two law students
pair with another team for a half-hour pre-trial negotiation in which the
goal is to settle the case. Each team represents either the plaintiff or the
defendant and is given confidential information that the other side does not
have.
CLIENT COUNSELING COMPETITION
The Client Counseling Competition, held each spring, consists of two law
students who are evaluated by lawyer judges. The teams hold a half-hour
interview/counseling session with a “client” in which the goal is to establish
a rapport with the client, learn as much as possible about the problem the
client is having, and establish a plan of action for solving the problem.
THE 2L AND 3L EXPERIENCE
UPPER LEVEL ACADEMICS
REGISTRATION
Registration materials for next year will be distributed around Spring Break.
After your first year, you will have earned 28 credits. It takes 85 credits to
graduate, so you’ll need to average at least 14 credit hours per semester for
the next four semesters. There are only two requirements regarding these
remaining credit hours: (1) you must take one seminar; and (2) you must take
one ethics class. Everything else is an elective, and there are no “majors”
or courses of study with particular requirements (though a few classes have
prerequisites).
Most regular classes are between two to four credit hours. Classes range
from small, specialized classes (like undergrad seminars) to larger, surveytype classes with up to 110 students. Usually only one section of a particular
class is offered each semester, and not all classes are offered all semesters,
so plan your schedule wisely. Other types of classes and credit-earning
activities are described below.
All registration is managed online. Registration for fall semester takes place
in April; registration for spring semester takes place in November. 2Ls (and
rising 2Ls) may begin to register a day later than 3Ls (and rising 3Ls), giving
seniority to those closer to graduation. When registration time arrives, it
is a first-come, first-serve, free-for-all, panic-in-the-streets process. Most
students are up before the rooster’s crowing to try to get all the classes they
want (the floodgates open at 7:30 am). Since students may initially sign up
for up to 21 credits of classes, but ultimately keep only about 14, there
initially are long wait lists for many classes. People are rarely completely
satisfied with their schedules by the time registration day is over. Fortunately,
the waitlists move very quickly as many change their schedules before classes
resume. If you do not initially get into a particular class, you almost certainly
will get into it before the semester begins, unless it’s a very small class.
Prof. Charles McManis, Director of the LLM
program in IP and Technology Law, in action at
the chalkboard.
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CLINICS
SEMINARS
Seminars are small group classes about a specific area of the law. Some
require attendance and some do not. The main assignment is a lengthy
paper, on which you will work closely with your professor.
UPPERCLASS EXAMS
Upperclass students can schedule their own exams (with a few exceptions).
Some exams are take-homes or papers. In all other respects, upperclass
exams are the same as 1L exams.
CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Washington University School of Law offers a guarantee unique among law
schools. Every interested student can enroll in at least one clinical course
in the second or third year. The finest clinical faculty in the country lead
our award-winning Clinical Education Program. Each program is small to
ensure individualized attention and close faculty supervision.
Through this program, law students assist indigent and low-income clients
with domestic violence, employment rights, community health, criminal
defense, and environmental cases, working with the state and federal courts,
congressional committees, and federal agencies. The courses are demanding,
rigorous, and exhilarating because they provide students with both
theoretical and empirical challenges. Half of our graduates, significantly
higher than the national average of 30%, enroll in one or more of our nine
clinical programs. It is never too early to start thinking about what clinic you
wish to take. Students register for clinics only during spring registration of
their first or second year.
Prof. Peter Wiedenbeck, awarded Professor
of the Year in February 2003 by Wash U Law
students, talks with a student in the hallway.
APPELLATE CLINIC
Students in this clinic will represent a party in a case to be heard on appeal
in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The students
will handle all respects of the appeal including motions, filings, and briefs.
CIVIL JUSTICE CLINIC
The Civil Justice Clinic is the law school’s oldest clinic and is located on
the first floor of Anheuser-Busch Hall. In this clinic, students represent
clients in cases involving paternity, divorce, parole, clemency, and orders of
protections and also serve as “guardians ad litem” for children at risk. This
is a popular choice for students in the joint JD/MSW degree program.
CIVIL RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE CLINIC
Students in the Civil Rights and Community Justice Clinic work with
attorneys at the St. Louis EEOC office and in law firms on cases of alleged
discrimination in employment, education, and other arenas. Students conduct
mediations, assist in legislative drafting, and participate in community
education projects through an in-house direct service component of the
clinic.
CONGRESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CLINIC (“DC CLINIC”)
Third year students in the Congressional and Administrative Law Clinic
spend their final semester in Washington, D.C. working for a member of
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Congress, a congressional committee, or a federal administrative agency.
This clinic is directed by two former Senate staffers, one in residence in
Washington D.C., and the other a member of our full-time faculty who
travels to D.C. throughout the semester.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLINIC
Third year students, certified under Missouri’s student practice rule, work
as attorneys for indigent criminal defendants. Working hand-in-hand with
on-site faculty and lawyers in the St. Louis County Public Defender Office,
students solve legal problems for their clients by investigating crime scenes,
interviewing witnesses, consulting experts, conducting preliminary hearings,
taking criminal depositions, handling misdemeanor trials as first-chair
lawyers, and serving as second-chair lawyers for clients in felony trials.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND BUSINESS FORMATION CLINIC AND
CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPENEURSHIP
The IP/BF Legal Clinic provides law students with unique opportunities
to work with intellectual property counsel in providing early stage
legal advice to innovators both within the University and in the wider
community.
INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL CLINIC
Law students work with engineering and/or environmental studies students
to provide legal and technical services on environmental and community
health matters for individuals and organizations that cannot obtain
private representation. With supervision from both law and environmental
engineering faculty, clinic students play the principal representation roles.
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP CLINIC
Students work as interns for trial and appellate judges on state and federal
courts in Missouri and Illinois.
GOVERNMENT LAWYERING CLINIC
The Government Lawyering Clinic provides the opportunity for students to
work in either the Civil or Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office
in St. Louis. In the criminal division, students participate in all facets of
criminal investigation and prosecution, including fact investigation, drafting
charges, discovery, motion practice, and trial and appellate work. In the Civil
Division, students work on a variety of civil matters, drafting pleadings,
and discovery requests. In some cases, students may be able to interview
witnesses, take depositions, and argue motions in court.
LAW JOURNALS
Law reviews are academic journals published by organizations at Law
Schools. Unlike many other law schools that offer only one law review,
Washington University students are fortunate to have access to three
different law review publications: Law Review, Journal of Law and Policy, and
Global Legal Studies Law Review. Law review is open to second and third year
students only. There are two ways to get on law review: you may “grade on”
or “write on.” To grade onto any of the law reviews, you must be ranked
within the top 10% of your class and put forth a good-faith effort in the
writing competition. If you are not in the top 10%, your grades are ignored
Members of the Washington University Journal
of Law & Policy distributing copies of their latest
edition in the Student Commons.
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and all focus is placed on your writing competition submission. The writing
competition takes place in May, immediately after finals are over.
During the spring semester, the publications will host open houses
where you can learn more about what law review entails. Below is a brief
description of each publication:
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF LAW & POLICY
Edmund H. Chiang, Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
The Journal proudly generates a symposium-based publication by bringing
together law students and interdisciplinary scholars. The Journal's three
volumes per year strive to record existing and emerging visions of the
law; and to provide a select staff of exceptional law students a unique
opportunity to edit, write, and permanently influence the corpus of legal
scholarship.
Inter alia
The reason law schools have been described
as “a place for the accumulation of learning”
is that 1Ls bring some in, 3Ls take none
out—and so knowledge accumulates.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW
Georgia Garthwaie, Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
The Law Review is the oldest student-run publication at the law school and
one of the oldest law reviews west of the Mississippi. Since 1916, Review
has published scholarly articles written by the most prestigious faculty from
across the nation. Those students chosen to join Review serve two basic roles:
(1) editing Articles written by law professors and Notes written by other
Review members; (2) writing their own Note to submit to Review for potential
publication. Through serving in these two roles, Review members master
research, writing, and analytical skills, while increasing their marketability to
employers.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY GLOBAL STUDIES LAW REVIEW
Gannon Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
The Washington University Global Studies Law Review is a legal journal
dedicated to publishing superior works by renowned scholars in the field
of international, foreign and comparative law. The Review is a biannual
journal publishing issues in the winter and summer of each calendar year,
with the first edition published this past summer. Building on Washington
University School of Law’s distinguished reputation, the Review presents
outstanding articles, essays, book reviews, comments and notes from
academics, practitioners and students in order to expand the global
community’s knowledge and understanding of real-world issues. Although
not affiliated with the Whitney R. Harris Institute for Global Studies, the
Review works in cooperation with the Institute to provide a forum for the
analysis and discussion of international legal issues. The School of Law
is committed to being one of the top institutions in international legal
studies and the Review provides an opportunity for students to participate
in achieving this goal.
SECOND/THIRD YEAR COMPETITIONS
MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS
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ENVIRONMENTAL MOOT COURT
The Environmental Moot Court Competition combines the international
and political aspects of protecting the environment with the intricacies of
administrative and environmental law, the persuasiveness of brief writing,
and the oral advocacy skills of a litigator. In teams of two, participants
prepare a brief and make arguments in front of local judges and lawyers in
appellate court litigation. The problem involves a complex and interesting
legal issue dealing with private or public actions that have failed to take
account of costs or harms inflicted on the eco-system. This competition
is open to all 2nd and 3rd year Wash U law students and there are no
prerequisites. The top three participants with the highest scores form the
Wash U Team for representation at the National Environmental Moot
Court Competition held in New York City the following year. The National
Competition is the largest environmental moot court in the country.
Professor Michael Koby is the faculty advisor.
For more information, visit the Environmental Moot Court web page at:
http://law.wustl.edu/MootCt/EnvironMtCt/.
GILES RICH MOOT COURT
The Giles Rich Moot Court Competition, which is sponsored by the
American Intellectual Property Law Association, focuses primarily on patent
law issues. Students try out in the fall semester for selection to membership
on one of the two teams that will represent the Law School in the regional
competition, held in Chicago during the spring semester. The two teams are
each required to prepare two appellate briefs, one for the appellant and one
for the appellee, and to orally argue the case at the regional competition,
for which each student will be awarded two hours of academic credit.
The faculty advisor is Professor Charles McManis, a recognized expert in
intellectual property law.
PHILIP C. JESSUP INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT
The Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is one of the
most prestigious competitions in the world. Founded in the Spring of 1959
by a group of international law students from Harvard University, Columbia
University and the University of Virginia, last year the competition
celebrated its fortieth anniversary with more than 300 teams from 50
countries participating.
SAUL LEFKOWITZ MOOT COURT
The Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, which is sponsored by
the Brand Names Education Foundation, focuses on a current issue in
trademark and unfair competition law. Students try out in the fall semester
for selection to membership on one of the two or three teams that represent
the law school in the regional competition, held in Chicago during the spring
semester. The teams are each required to prepare an appellate brief and to
orally argue the case at the regional competition, for which each student will
be awarded two hours of academic credit. The faculty advisor is Professor
Charles McManis.
WILEY RUTLEDGE MOOT COURT
Washington University School of Law is the home of the Wiley Rutledge
Moot Court Competition. This competition is the oldest and largest moot
court at Washington University, begun in the first year of the Law School
in 1867. It was later named in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Wiley
Toiling away on the second floor of the Library.
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B. Rutledge, who served as dean of the law school from 1930-1935. The
Wiley Rutledge Moot Court Competition focuses on domestic case law.
Judges for the final round are usually federal judges from circuit courts
throughout the country. The Wiley Rutledge Competition is open to all
2nd and 3rd year law students. Approximately 100 students participate each
year. Each two-person team is required to write a brief of approximately
25 pages in length. The briefs are graded by attorneys from law firms in
the St. Louis community. The top four students in the competition typically
represent Washington University at a national competition in the spring.
The faculty Advisor is Ann Davis Shields.
TRIAL ADVOCACY COMPETITIONS
Washington University School of Law participates in two Trial Advocacy
Competitions each year. In the fall, students compete in the Tournament
of Champions, and in the spring, they compete in the National Trial
Competition, sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the
American College of Trial Lawyers. This competition is designed to promote
trial advocacy training and to provide a forum for exercising knowledge of
the laws of evidence and trial strategy. Selected students participate in a
full trial in which each competitor makes opening statements, conducts
direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and presents final
arguments. Students receive two credits for participation.
A VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE
ON BEING A 2L. . .
Law school was always described to me as follows: First year they scare you to death, second year they
work you to death, and third year they bore you to death. While clichéd and unnecessarily negative, this
description captures a couple truths about being a 2L that you should keep in mind while you are a first year
law student.
The good news is, as a 2L, you know the drill. You’ve sat through interminable lectures, read numerous strings
of pointless SOL email debates, prepared obscenely detailed outlines, passed through futile round after futile
round of OCI, had several law school-related breakdowns, studied for exams with annoyingly frenzied peers,
sat through exams, and waited years for grades to be handed back. This stuff is old news. You’re a seasoned
pro at this point. You even get to pick your own classes. Compared to first year, second year should be
easy.
The bad news is that it is not “easier,” it’s just more familiar. In addition to school work, additional responsibilities
appear and demand your time. Whether it be moot court, law journals, research assistantships, seminar papers,
part time jobs, volunteer activities, extracurricular groups, or just trying to do your laundry, there just is not
enough time in the day to get it done. Get used to it. From what I can tell, this doesn’t stop at graduation.
Second year is really a glorified crash course in time management, organization, and prioritization. Make life
easier on yourself and begin developing the habits you’ll need second year. Learn to brief cases correctly,
outline courses efficiently, and relax thoroughly. It is not unheard of for people to breeze through first year
without learning these things, but it will catch up with them. Finding your proper balance of hard work and play
is key to being ready for second year. Keep everything in perspective and stay sane. Welcome to Wash. U.
-Timothy D. Berkebile ’04
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The faculty advisor is The Honorable David C. Mason, of the 22nd Judicial
Court of Missouri, who has served in that role since 1989. Judge Mason, a
1983 WU graduate, was a member of the 1983 national championship team.
He is assisted by a host of qualified members of the Bench and Bar in St.
Louis.
Computing
For more information about computing or help:
Log on to:
law.wustl.edu/computersupport
Or see help staff in Room 253B (in the big computer lab), 8:30 am to 5 pm,
Monday through Friday.
Or contact them at 935-6476 or [email protected].
LAW SCHOOL FACILITIES
COMPUTER LABS AND PRINTING
The library houses a large and small computer lab on the second floor, with
laser printers for general use, as well as printers dedicated for use with Lexis
Nexus and Westlaw. Each student is allocated a 1,500 page limit for using
the printers; exceeding the limit will incur a nominal charge per page. The
Lexis Nexus and Westlaw printers are free. In addition, the Office of Career
Services has a free resume printer, dedicated to the sole purpose of offering
students a private place to print their resumes on resume paper, without the
hassle of dealing with other users.
NETWORKING
Anheuser-Busch Hall is equipped with a wireless ethernet network that
permits students with a wireless ethernet card (sometimes built into laptops)
to access the school network and the Internet without need for wires, from
virtually anywhere in the building. Additionally, the library is equipped with
outlets for networking via an ethernet cable at every seating area. Some
classrooms have similar ethernet jacks available at the desks.
To connect to the Internet, no special software is needed. Contact Computer
Support for assistance, or just log on! To connect to the law school network
from within the building, you will need to contact Computer Support to
have software installed on your computer.
BUYING EQUIPMENT
DO I REALLY NEED A COMPUTER?
Few law students do not have a laptop; those who don’t have a laptop usually
Prof. Peter Joy, director of the Trial and Advocacy
Program, meeting with a student and a Wash U
Law alumnus.
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COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS
at least have a desktop at home. In a pinch, the library computer labs have
enough computers and printers for you to satisfy all your basic computing
needs. Major written assignments for Legal Research and Writing, however,
generally are due on the same day for all 1Ls. It seems whenever assignments
are due, Murphy’s first law prevails in the computer labs, causing a major
computer and printer jam every time. Late papers are either not accepted
or are heavily penalized, so don’t rely on the lab being available at the 11th
hour.
TO LAPTOP OR NOT TO LAPTOP?
By the end of the first semester, most law students are taking class notes
on their computer (or at least, trying to look like they are). Most exams can
be taken partially or entirely on a laptop using special exam-taking software
called ExamSoft. Even so, many students, even those who take notes in class
on their laptops, hand-write their exams.
DUDE…DO I REALLY NEED A DELL?
The main brands of laptops available are Dell, Gateway, Toshiba, Sony,
Compaq, Fujitsu, and Apple Macintosh. Dell and Fujitsu are available online
(students get 5% educational discount at dell.com); Gateway is available
online; Apple is available in select stores, in Apple stores (West County Mall
and the Galleria), and online; Toshiba, Sony and Compaq are most readily
available in regular electronics stores, such as Best Buy or Circuit City.
Inter alia
Where a calculator on the ENIAC is equipped
with 18,000 vacuum tubes and weighs 30
tons, computers in the future may have only
1,000 vacuum tubes and perhaps weigh 11/2 tons.
- Popular Mechanics (March 1949)
Nowadays, most any computer should be suitable for your basic needs—
word processing, email, and Internet browsing—and many are available for
well under $1000. Don’t let salespeople sweet-talk you into getting anything
expensive or freaky high-tech. Since performance and features aren’t
much of an issue for most law students, you should focus on whether the
computer is lightweight, reliable, has a good warranty, and is cheap. Things
to look for:
At least 256 MB of RAM
Wireless Ethernet (aka “802.11” or “Wi-Fi”)
Light weight (< 5 lbs.)
CD burner drive (CD-RW) (for backing up files)
You probably don’t really need:
Bluetooth
DVD burner (DVD-RW)
Hard drive larger than 40 MB
High-end processor
Special audio/video inputs/outputs
Professional version of Windows
Even if you get a laptop without wireless, you can add it on later with a
networking card ($40) should you change your mind.
Websites like www.cnet.com and www.pcworld.com have reviews for the
latest laptops, desktops, and accessories currently on the market. Desktop
computers are only marginally cheaper than laptops, so most opt for
portability when purchasing a new computer.
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Additional add-ons might include a personal laser printer ($200), wireless
Ethernet router (to connect your computer wirelessly to the Internet at
home; $50-150), a USB flash card ($25-$150), blank CD-ROMs to back
up your work, and comfortable headphones to groove to your iPod in the
library. Certain wireless Internet routers that are a little more expensive have
print servers, permitting you to connect your printer to the wireless network
and thus print wirelessly from your laptop.
If you are going to get a printer, though inkjets are very cheap, cartridges for
them are short lived and very expensive. During your three years in school,
given how much paper students usually use each year, your best bet is to
spend a little extra on a laser printer—they’re faster, more reliable, print out
better, and much cheaper per page. Samsung, Brother, and NEC make very
inexpensive, highly rated printers for well under $400.
WHAT ABOUT APPLE?
Macintoshes are great, but sadly the legal world is staunchly loyal to
Windows. Additionally, certain software is available only for the PC,
including ExamSoft, the optional exam software that lets you take exams on
your laptop. While you can connect wirelessly and by Ethernet cable to the
Internet at school with a Macintosh, you will not be able to print off the
school printers directly or connect to the servers to store files.
Nonetheless, many students do not print off the school printers directly
(they copy files to disk, email files to themselves, or print at home), so
a Macintosh could work great for them. The school far from 100% PC,
and if you’re really savvy, you can even run windows on your Mac. (boo!)
Ultimately, provided you have basic working knowledge of Windows, you
can use anything you want at school.
LINUX?
Linux is great too. If you have dualboot set up and plan to use the ExamSoft
exam software, you may need to discuss this with the administration well in
advance of your exams, as ExamSoft would not be able to block out your
other operating system, resulting in a potential honor code violation.
SOFTWARE DISCOUNTS
As a student, you are eligible to purchase educational versions of software
at substantial discounts off normal retail prices. (The catch usually is that
the software is not eligible for upgrades.) For example, Microsoft Office XP
for Students and Teachers (includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
is available for about $125 (search at www.mysimon.com) instead of about
$360-$460 for the regular version.
COMPUTER SECURITY, INSURANCE
Computer theft can happen at any time, just about anywhere. Keep the
following suggestions in mind:
• Purchase a locking cable ($25-40) to secure your laptop
Most students use laptops in class. Many
professors now advise students to use the
ExamSoft software for finals, rather than
handwriting them.
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• Make people around you aware that you’re leaving your computer
unattended
• Store your computer in a bookbag or backpack instead of a
computer bag
• Stash your computer in your locker or out of sight in your bag while
you’re away from it
• Register your computer with the Wash U Campus Police, which will
tag your computer for identification
If you have home renter’s insurance, you probably can add a provision to
cover your laptop even outside your apartment, for an additional premium.
Even if you don’t have home renter’s insurance, several companies offer
insurance specifically for such portable electronics as laptops. But even with
insurance, nothing can replace your notes, drafts, and outlines stored on
your laptop unless you back up your work to the servers or to a CD-ROM.
If your computer or other property is stolen on campus, contact campus
police immediately at 935-5555.
EMAIL
Students may access their email through either a Novell-based system called
Groupwise, an Internet browser, or a POP mail program like Microsoft
Outlook.
Inter alia
The Internet is an amazing communications
tool that's bringing the whole world together.
I mean, you sit down to sign on to America
Online in your hometown, and it's just
staggering to think that at the same moment,
halfway around the world, in China, someone
you've never met is sitting at their computer,
hearing the exact same busy signal that
you're hearing.
- Dennis Miller
Groupwise is installed on your computer by the computer staff, and gives
you access to the printers in A-B Hall, the network, and your email account.
The email interface is a basic email program that lets you send, receive,
compose, and store emails. Through a browser like Netscape or Explorer,
you can access your email at wulaw.wustl.edu (no “www” in front of that).
Both Groupwise and the web browser interface store your email on the
school’s computer servers.
If you use a program like Apple Mail, Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora,
or similar, you must configure the program to access the law school’s mail
servers, following the instructions online at law.wustl.edu/computersupport
or by contacting the support staff.
For those who know what they’re doing, the POP3 server is:
pop2.law.wustl.edu
The SMTP server is:
smtp.law.wustl.edu
And you must check “My Server Requires Authentication.”
OFF-CAMPUS USE
EMAIL / INTERNET ACCESS
To access your email or the Internet from your residence off campus, either
you will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or you can use the school’s
free dial-up line. Information about off campus access, including free dialup access numbers, will be provided during your first few weeks.
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EXTRACURRICULARS
Extracurriculars
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
President: Rachael Olander, 3L and Gabriel Arnson, 2L
[email protected] [email protected]
The ACLU is the Washington University School of Law student chapter
of the nation’s foremost advocate of individual rights. The ACLU litigates,
legislates, and educates the public on a broad array of issues affecting
individual freedom in the United States. The ACLU is a nonpartisan,
nonprofit, 275,000-member public interest organization devoted exclusively
to protecting the basic civil liberties of all Americans, and extending them
to groups that have traditionally been denied them. Our student branch
seeks to raise awareness of these same issues through speakers, forums, and
participation in national action alerts.
AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY
Contact:
Kate Burson, 3L
[email protected]
ACS is the nation’s leading progressive legal organization. The ACS promots
a progressive vision of the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of
the fundamental principles of respect for human dignity, protection of
individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice. The
ACS seeks to foster a dialogue both in the academic environment as well
as in the broader legal community to address these issues and help restore
these principles to their rightful place in American law.
ASIAN AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
President: William Holtz, 3L
[email protected]
AALSA is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering Asian-American
awareness and issues of diversity in the law. Each year, the Executive Board
plans a wide variety of activities for the academic, social, and professional
development of its members. Activities include a Mentor-Mentee program,
outlining potluck dinners, happy hours, basketball games, and trips to
various ethnic restaurants. Although emphasis will inevitably fall on topics
pertaining to Asia and Asian-American students, students from all cultural
backgrounds are welcomed to participate as members. AALSA often
coordinates events in conjunction with the Missouri Asian Bar Association
(MABA) and other organizations at Wash. U.
ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA – STUDENT CHAPTER
The Washington University Student Chapter of the Association of Trial
Lawyers of America assists students interested in pursuing a career in
litigation by highlighting all the litigation related courses, practical skills
classes, and competitive trial competitions offered by the University. The
Student Chapter is moderated and supervised by Professor Peter Joy and
works closely with Judge David Mason, the coach of the University Trial
Team. The Student Chapter also provides students with all the resources
of the national ATLA chapter. ATLA, as the world’s largest trial bar,
promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’
rights – particularly the right to trial by jury – and strengthens the civil
justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to
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public health and safety. With more than 56,000 members worldwide, and
a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial
advocacy, ATLA provides lawyers with the information and professional
assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic
values inherent in the civil justice system.
BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
President: Brenda Pacouloute, 2L
[email protected]
BLSA exists to promote the advancement of African-American law
students and faculty. BLSA sponsors a mentorship program, academic
workshops, community service programs, and Happy Hours. Additionally,
BLSA sponsors guest speakers as part of the Public Interest Law Speakers
Series. BLSA membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY
President: Bindu Thomas, 2L
[email protected]
The Christian Legal Society is a national fellowship of Christian law students
and lawyers committed to spiritual formation, compassionate outreach, and
understanding law as a Christian calling. We have regular Bible studies, large
group meetings, service opportunities and social activities.
CRIMINAL LAW SOCIETY
President: Gannon Johnson, 2L
[email protected]
The Criminal Law Society is comprised of students interested in the
field of criminal law. As a whole, our Society is committed to promoting
awareness of and pursuing careers in this area. Our organization is dedicated
to heightening awareness of criminal law within the student body, and
to providing opportunities for participation in various facets of criminal
law in the St. Louis community. Activities include: speaker events, career
preparatory events, community service, and fundraising events. Our Society
contributes raised funds to the Public Interest Stipend Fund.
DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
Contact: [email protected]
The DA is an informal student publication dedicated to informing and
entertaining the law student body. This publication offers a forum for you
and your fellow students to present your views on issues of concern.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SOCIETY
President: Rebecca Schade, 2L
[email protected]
ELS strives to increase awareness of environmental issues through a variety
of service projects and environmental activism. Additionally, ELS brings
in several speakers from all facets of environmental law to add to the law
school’s extensive speaker series. ELS encourages participation from not
only those students pursuing a career in environmental law, but also those
who simply appreciate nature and enjoy spending time outdoors.
EQUAL JUSTICE
President:
Chris Rapp, 3L
[email protected]
PBJ is focused on the promotion of public interest law at Washington
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University. PBJ was created to increase interest in public interest work
and create awareness of potential positions in the public service field.
PBJ focuses on service, networking, opportunities for stipend support for
summer internships, community connections, and training. These goals
are furthered through sponsorship of fundraisers, public interest job fairs,
student panels, public interest speakers, community events and service
projects. Dues are $5.
FAMILY LAW SOCIETY
President: Jonathan Tompkins, 2L
[email protected]
The past several years the Family Law Society (FLS) has held luncheons
with prominent figures in family law including a local judge, a juvenile court
attorney, a local domestic violence prosecutor, and the nationally known
director of child protection from a local children’s hospital. FLS plans to
expand opportunities for students to sharpen skills used in mediation, child
custody, visitation, child abuse, divorce and other family law issues. FLS also
is involved with several service projects throughout the year including the
holiday giving tree with the St. Louis County Family Courts and a cell phone
drive for local women’s shelters.
FEDERALIST SOCIETY
The Federalist Society is a legal society founded on the principles of the
Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist papers
written in support of the Constitution at its inception. The Society strives
to advance the principle that the state exists to preserve freedom, the
separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that
it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law
is, not what it should be. To achieve these objectives, the Society sponsors a
series of speakers and debates to stimulate intellectual dialogue. It is a forum
for students to have open communication regardless of political affiliation.
GOLF CLUB
The Golf Club uses weekly outings and clinics to expose new golfers to
the sport, develop the skills of its members, and provide a link to the
St. Louis legal community. The annual Law School Golf Tournament
features participation from students, professors, lawyers, and judges. Future
initiatives for the club include women’s clinics and youth development
through partnerships with organizations such as the First Tee Foundation.
GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL
President: Adam Zuckerman
[email protected]
The Graduate Professional Council is the university-wide student
government group that represents graduate and professional students in all
8 schools at Washington University. GPC advocates for issues of concern
to all graduate and professional students, supports graduate/professional
student organizations, nominates graduate student representatives to sit on
university-wide committees, and organizes university-wide social events. In
addition to the two representatives to GPC who are selected by the student
government groups in each school, all graduate students are invited to
attend meetings and serve on committees. For more information, check out
our website at http://www.gradlife.wustl.edu.
Elizabeth Gross (’06) clearing a trail at
Washington University’s Tyson Research Center
with the Environmental Law Society.
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HONOR COUNCIL
The Honor Council consists of five students elected from the student body
who aid in enforcement of the Honor Code and maintenance of high
ethical standards among members of the Law School community. The
Honor Council hears cases regarding possible violations of the Honor
Code, determines whether a violation has occurred and, in the event of a
violation, makes appropriate recommendations as to sanctions.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SOCIETY
The IPLS is open to all students, regardless of technical background, with
an interest in IP. Our members’ interests range from patents and trade
secrets to copyright and trademarks. IPLS is a great way for students to
compare notes on a fascinating area of the law.
INTERNATIONAL LAW SOCIETY
President: Heather Woods and Luke McLaurin, 3Ls
[email protected]
[email protected]
ILS is a large, active and persuasive student organization focused on
promoting international law programs at Washington University. Activities
include sponsorship of the Jessup International Moot Court Team,
maintenance of a mentoring program for international LLM students,
hosting speakers on international law topics, serving as the touchstone
between international law faculty and students, Career Services and the
Institute for Global Legal Studies, and social events that are perennially
known for good food. Along with the St. Louis Area Red Cross and the
Harris Institute, ILS sponsors the International Humanitarian Law Program,
which trains law students to introduce the Geneva Conventions to local high
school students. The program is the first of its kind in the nation and offers
law students excellent opportunities to improve their public speaking while
discussing the role of international law in current events.
Celebrating in style at the lavish winter happy
hour hosted by OUTLAW in December 2002.
JEWISH LAW STUDENTS
President: Matthew Cohen, 2L
[email protected]
The Jewish Law Society is committed to serving the needs of the Jewish law
school community. Each year JLS sponsors a “Break-fast” at Yom Kippur
and a Seder at Passover, as well as happy hours and Shabbat dinners. In
addition, JLS takes part in at least one public service event per year. The JLS
is a growing, vibrant organization fulfilling the needs of Jewish students at
Washington University School of Law. All are welcome.
JOINT DEGREE SOCIETY
Co-presidents: Eric Cesal
The Joint Degree Society is an inter-school organization that caters to
the needs of all graduate and professional joint degree students. Through
information contained in our website, www.artsci.wustl.edu/~gpjdc, and
various academic and social gatherings hosted by the group, JDS is
able to provide all interested students with information about how to
successfully enter and complete one of the over 21 joint degree programs
offered at Washington University. Additionally, JDS is active in the St.
Louis community and is building an alumni database which serves our
members with special access to those alumni who have completed joint
degree programs through the university. JDS is open to all graduate and
professional students, even those who are not currently enrolled in a joint
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degree program, and enjoys working with other graduate and professional
organizations to host special programming functions campus-wide.
JUST DEMOCRACY
President: Rebecca Schendel, 3L
[email protected]
Just Democracy is a non-partisan organization of law students committed
to ensuring fair elections. Just Democracy exists to address some of the
misapplications of election law that plague America’s polls and call into
question the legitimacy of our democratic process. Each election, millions
of eligible voters are unable to vote. In 2000, 2.5 to 4 million votes were
lost because of registration mix-ups and polling place operations alone. JD
believes that this is an offense to the principles of democracy for which
America stands and that Americans of all political persuasions have a duty
to correct it. Therefore, chapters have started at law schools across the
country to research local election laws, encourage voter registration, inform
voters of their rights, and train members to attend elections to ensure
fairness for all voters. This year, we will be working on compiling a voters’
bill of rights, increasing awareness of election fraud, and on Election Day
staffing at-risk polling places so that if a problem arises, someone is there
to advocate for the voter. Please check our website at www.justdemocracy.
org, or contact Katharine at the email above if you have any questions or
would like to get involved.
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW ASSOCIATION
LELA is a community of students interested in exploring the wide array of
issues and careers in both plaintiff-side and defense-side employment law.
We work with area professionals and organizations to provide resources and
information about labor and employment law.
LATIN AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
LALSA provides a forum for the appreciation of Latin American culture
and draws attention to issues of Latin American concern in both domestic
and international law. The 2004-05 school year will feature speakers,
mixers with local lawyers whose interests coincide with those of LALSA,
presentations by students who have recently studied abroad and volunteer
opportunities with Missouri’s Hispanic community. Planned social events
include trips to Latin American restaurants, the presentation of recent Latin
American films and our annual happy hour. Membership and all LALSA
events are, of course, open to the entire School of Law community.
LAW SCHOOL REPUBLICANS
To promote dialogue on the Washington University Law School campus, to
promote the ideals of the Republican Party on the Washington University
Law School Campus, to present both a conservative and moderate
perspective on current issues, to encourage Washington University to take
an active role in public affairs, and to act as a liaison between the School of
Law and state and national politics.
LAW STUDENTS PRO-LIFE
Chairman: Rebekah Henn and John Reeves, 3Ls
[email protected]
[email protected]
LSPS is an organization of students who want to see a thoughtful, reasoned,
and peaceful discussion of ethical issues take place on campus and who
want to see the pro-life position faithfully represented in that exchange.
The pro-life perspective recognizes the intrinsic, infinite value of human
life and seeks an end to all forms of abortion, as well as seeking continuing
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(and further, where necessary) proscriptions of so-called “euthanasia” and
“assisted suicide.” We will bring in speakers, host debates, and provide
information resources to the law school community regarding life issues.
OUTLAW
Co-presidents: Ed Rasp, 3L
[email protected]
susan Bollman, 2L
[email protected]
OUTLAW is an educational, political, and social alliance of law students
interested in working with Washington University and the surrounding
community towards fostering and maintaining an environment that is
supportive, positive, and safe for individuals of sexual and gender
diversity. In striving for a greater understanding of sexuality and gender
issues at the law school and within the affiliated communities, OUTLAW
aims to address the legal issues associated with the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgendered and ally community and provide resources and support.
PHI ALPHA DELTA
Justice:
Jonathan Tompkins, 2L
[email protected]
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity (PAD) is the world’s largest international
organization of lawyers and students. PAD currently consists of 200,000
members, and has chartered 180 chapters worldwide. PAD promotes
professional, social, academic and community service programs to broaden
the professional experience of our members. PAD sponsors Law Related
Education (LRE), a national program to reduce crime and juvenile
delinquency by teaching students about our laws, the legal process, and how
to be responsible, contributing citizens. The Champ Clark chapter (Wash U)
visits local schools throughout the year to talk about pressing issues. PAD
offers a number of benefits to its members and alumni. Visit our national
website at: www.pad.org.
Jennifer Frericks (’05) and her little sister, Brianna
Carey, during the 2003 graduation ceremonies of
the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT
Coordinator:
Elizabeth Patton
[email protected]
The Public Service Project at Washington University School of Law was
established in 2000 to encourage and facilitate law student, faculty and
staff participation in volunteer public service projects. Both legal and nonlegal volunteer opportunities are encouraged. With the help of the student
Public Service Advisory Board, the Coordinator administers the public
service project by supporting public service initiatives and developing new
opportunities for students. Opportunities are publicized through the Public
Service Bulletin, sent out weekly via email and displayed on the Public
Service Project website. For more information, see the Public Service
Project section beginning on the next page, or contact Elizabeth Patton.
SECOND CAREER LAW STUDENTS
President: Julie Oelman, 3L
[email protected]
We are a new organization, founded in the Summer of 2003. While
membership is open to all, SCaLeS was formed primarily to address the
concerns and interests of non-traditional students. “Non-traditional”
students includes those who started their legal education later than most,
have significant others, have children or otherwise find that their law school
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experience may be described as non-traditional. We plan to sponsor social
and professional events during the school year. Dues are $10.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW SOCIETY
President: Eric Silverstein, 2L
[email protected]
The Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SAELS) is dedicated to
providing information and networking opportunities for breaking into these
intensely competitive fields. SAELS has regular speakers and opportunities
to meet successful sports and entertainment lawyers.
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
President: Kenley Maddux, 3L
[email protected]
The SBA is the student government organization at Washington University
School of Law. As such, its members strive to represent all viewpoints at the
law school. Composed of a mixture of 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls, this organization
tackles student-related issues such as grade reform, on-campus interviewing,
and school-wide social activities. Elections are held on an annual basis. 1L
elections will be held early in September. In addition to overseeing the
financing of every law school organization, the SBA also has the following
committees: Career Services, Curriculum, Social, Environmental, Diversity
and Community Service. Website: law.wustl.edu/Organizations/SBA.
STUDENT HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
President: Amy Wollensack, 3L
[email protected]
The mission of the Student Health Lawyers Association is to provide a
high-quality, non-partisan forum for interaction and information exchange
to enable its members to learn more about issues of concern in the practice
of health care law. Professional organizations that may be of interest
to students attracted to health care law are: American Health Lawyers
Association (www.healthlawyers.org); the American Medical Association
(www.ama-assn.org); and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
(www.atla.org). Interested students may also like to look at the work done by
the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (www.ahcpr.gov). If anyone
would like further information on public persons and/or organizations that
are concerned with health, and health care policy, please feel free to email
me at [email protected] and I will be happy to share whatever I know
of at the time.
TENNIS AND RACQUET CLUB
The Tennis and Racquet Club is an organization of students enthusiastic
about racquet sports, including tennis, racquetball, and squash. The Club
seeks to promote healthy lifestyles, improve individual racquet sports
skills, engender leadership skills and strengthen social relationships among
members of the student body, faculty and St. Louis legal community. The
Club brings together people of all skill levels to provide opportunities for
play throughout the year.
WOMEN’S LAW CAUCUS
President:
Andrea Perry and Priscilla Duncan, 2Ls
[email protected]
[email protected]
It’s not just for women! That’s right, EVERYONE is welcome to join
Women’s Law Caucus! Dues are just $15 per year, and the return on your
Hillary Bean (’04) spruces up walls badly needing
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investment is manifold! In addition to interesting speakers and luncheons
honoring women in the law, WLC participates in service projects, such as
mentoring female juvenile offenders who need positive role models. We also
throw the biggest and best happy hour of the year in the spring with our
WLC Auction, where YOU can buy a week in a Paris apartment and all the
proceeds go to stipends for public interest work during the summer.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT
The Public Service Project was established in 2000 to encourage and
facilitate the participation of students and other members of the law school
community in volunteer public service projects. Its goals are to (1) foster
and encourage in students an understanding of professional responsibility
that includes a commitment to public service during and after law school;
(2) benefit the community and enhance the relationship between it and the
School of Law by providing desperately needed services that those with
legal training are privileged to have; (3) strengthen law students’ legal and
professional skills by providing both valuable, hands-on experience and
opportunities to establish ties with community leaders and organizations.
The Public Service Project is an umbrella for many of the public service
projects at the School of Law, housing a variety of programs which provide
a multitude of opportunities for students to become involved, whether or
not they choose to go into public service upon graduation. Each program
within the Public Service Project has its own requirements and procedures
and is designed to provide practical experience, increase knowledge of a
particular area of law, and/or help a particular segment of the community.
Additionally, the Public Service Project serves as a resource for students
and/or student groups who want to create their own service project to assist
an underrepresented community.
PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB)
PSAB is comprised of students interested in public service, who assist the
Public Service Coordinator in the administration of the Public Service
Project. PSAB members coordinate the Public Service Brown Bag Lunch
Speaker Series, advise student organizations about the creation of group
service projects, organize school-wide public service activities and encourage
public service among their classmates.
ESTABLISHED PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS
Law students building a house in a St. Louis
neighborhood through Habitat for Humanity.
REFUGEE/ASYLUM SEEKERS PROJECT (RASP)
Student volunteers complete an asylum application for a client of Interfaith
Legal Services for Immigrants (ILSI). This includes meetings with the client
and the supervising attorney, research and completion of the appropriate
forms. Asylum cases may be political or religious in nature and may involve
domestic violence. Research may include a validation of country conditions,
finding organizations to verify country conditions, finding doctors or
therapists for evaluations, finding interpreters to accompany the client to
appointments, etc.
ST. LOUIS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE ARTS
PROJECT (VLAA)
VLAA volunteers assist arts organizations by helping them incorporate
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as nonprofit organizations, writing articles of incorporation, by-laws, and
complete federal and state tax forms for the organization. Each student is
assigned an attorney-supervisor who will answer questions and look over
documents. Before participating, students must complete one semester of
law school and attend a training session.
PUBLIC SERVICE RESEARCH INITIATIVE (PSRI)
Students involved with PSRI will provide research assistance to legal services/
legal aid attorneys, pro bono attorneys, and attorneys working for nonprofit
organizations in Missouri and Southern Illinois. They will strengthen their
research and writing skills through practical experience and make a direct
impact on the lives of underrepresented people. Research projects will be in
a variety of areas and will have different time commitments and deadlines,
enabling students to select projects that fit into their schedules. All student
work will be reviewed by the Public Service Coordinator to ensure that all
unoriginal statements and legal points are cited and that each request is
answered completely. Note: Students may only use LEXIS. Westlaw does not allow
students to use their passwords for pro bono research.
WASH. U. LAW BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Through this site-based program, law students are matched with a “little
brother” or “little sister” through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern
Missouri. The “littles” come to the School of Law every other week for
mentoring and activities.
MONTHLY SCHOOL-WIDE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Each month, the Public Service Coordinator arranges a full or half-day
group volunteer activity. Some of these activities are co-sponsored by
student groups. Each activity is publicized several weeks in advance. If you
have an idea for a project, please contact the Public Service Coordinator at
[email protected].
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student organizations at Washington University School of Law are active
in the community. Members of the organizations volunteer, sponsor public
interest speakers, and raise money for Public Interest Summer Stipends.
Several student organizations coordinate their own public service projects.
CRIMINAL LAW SOCIETY – CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROJECT
Law students teach conflict resolution skills to elementary school students
with behavioral problems.
PHI ALPHA DELTA - LAW-RELATED EDUCATION
Law students teach basic legal concepts to 4th and 5th graders and then
hold a mock trial.
INTERNATIONAL LAW SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
TEACHING PROJECT
In conjunction with the American Red Cross, law students educate high
school students about humanitarian law, including topics like the Geneva
Conventions and landmines.
WOMEN’S LAW CAUCUS (WLC) – FAMILY COURT MENTORING PROJECT
Law students provide mentoring and educational programming to adolescent
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females in the family court system.
ACLU & BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (BLSA) – KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS WORKSHOPS
Law students facilitate workshops to educate high school students about
their rights and responsibilities in dealing with law enforcement officials.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
• Volunteer for an established program within the Public Service Project.
• Participate in service projects established by student organizations.
• Choose your own placements. Students interested in this option should
contact Elizabeth Patton, the Public Service Coordinator, to discuss
potential opportunities.
• Create your own project with the help of the Public Service
Coordinator and the Public Service Advisory Board.
RECOGNITION
PUBLIC SERVICE LAW CELEBRATION
Washington University School of Law grants special recognition to students
who make significant public service contributions. Every spring the
School of Law holds the Public Service Law Celebration for students and
supervisors who volunteered during the year, student organization leaders,
Public Interest Summer Stipend recipients, and others who have made
significant contributions to public service programs. At the Celebration,
the Public Service Law Student of the Year and the Public Service
Employer of the Year awards are presented.
PUBLIC SERVICE STUDENT OF THE MONTH AWARD
The Public Service Student of the Month award is designed to highlight
dedicated students. The chosen student’s picture and a description of the
student’s activities are featured on the Public Service Project’s bulletin
board in the Student Commons.
TRANSCRIPT NOTATION
Commitment to public service is recognized on transcripts as follows:
Public Service Project Participant, with honors
15-25 hours in one year.
Public Service Project Participant, with high honors
25-45 hours in one year.
Public Service Project Participant, with highest honors
45 or more hours in one year.
IM basketball.
Students must apply for transcript recognition each year. Applications can
be obtained from the Public Service Coordinator.
GRADUATION HONORS
Pro Bono & Public Service awards are given to graduating students in
recognition of outstanding pro bono and/or public service commitment.
The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Public Service Coordinator
select each year’s recipients.
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Visit the Student Public Service Fair in September to obtain more
information about placement organizations. Representatives from various
nonprofit organizations, social service agencies and legal aid organizations
are invited to the School of Law for an opportunity to recruit volunteers
and discuss opportunities with students, faculty and staff. See our website:
law.wustl.edu/Pubserv/project/placements.html
INTRAMURALS
The IM Sports Office is located on the second floor of the Rec Center. The
IM office offers all the usual sports for men, women, and coed teams. There
is a deposit for playing, but it is returned if you do not forfeit a game. Even
if you are not an international sports star, this is a good way to relax, get
some exercise, and take your mind off studying.
In addition, throughout the year you’ll find that individuals and organizations
set up ad hoc matches, games, outings, and tournaments for tennis, golf,
soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, and other sports. If you are itching to play
something, just send out an email and form a team!
Playing softball in front of A-B Hall.
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Career
1L JOB SEARCHING
COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES
Early in the fall semester, you’ll be assigned a Career Services advisor
at random. However, the National Association for Law Placement
(NALP) dictates that law schools cannot meet individually with first
year students until November 1. After that date, your advisor will help
you draft cover letters and resumes for finding a summer internship.
Legal resumes have a very particular style that must be followed, so
expect your first resume to be totally rearranged. Each advisor has
experience in particular fields, so if you are interested in a certain field
you can go to that advisor instead of your assigned advisor.
You generally cannot ask larger firms for summer associate positions,
and they cannot give “screening interviews” (in which they evaluate
applicants), until December 1 due to NALP rules. However, you may
contact all legal employers before then for information, and they
may offer “informational interviews” (in which you seek information
about the firm and advice from attorneys). Those seeking positions in
a large firm should send out cover letters and resumes on or shortly
after December 1. Expect rejections from most or all of them, since
they typically hire few first-years, if any. However, rest assured your
information (and expression of interest in them) will remain on file
with them when you apply again the following fall.
Shanti Kulkarni (’05) and Ed Gustafson (’05)
raising a storm at a bar in Wisconsin during a
spontaneous road trip.
For those seeking summer positions in cities other than St. Louis,
your best bet may be to fly out of town for a few days to set up
your own informational or screening interviews. Send out letters or
emails to attorneys at places where you might want to work. Let them
know several weeks in advance that you’ll be in town, and that you’d
love to meet with them to learn more about their work. You should
expect that information about every contact you make at a firm or
other employer will get forwarded to their recruiting office, so be
cautious in what you say and how you say it. With some luck, your
aggressiveness may get them interested in you. Employers generally
will not fly out applicants for screening interviews, but if you just
“happen” to be in town, they tend to be much warmer to inviting you
in to meet with some of their attorneys.
The Career Services Office and your advisor will offer extensive
instructions on all of this.
OCI+ (ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING)
Many employers come on campus to do interviews with 1Ls in
February. You can register for On-Campus Interviewing through
your account on eAttorney (the CSO will provide information on
eAttorney during the winter). On eAttorney, you can post your
resume and cover letters, and then bid on the employers with whom
you want to interview. The employers get to choose almost all of the
people they want to interview, but a few spots are reserved for the
CSO to pick students based on a lottery so that not just the students
with the most attractive resumes get all the interview slots.
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OTHER OPTIONS
Rather than work for a law firm or a public service employer, many
students pursue judicial clerkships or research assistantships with
professors. Many 1Ls do not find jobs until April, so do not worry
if you do not find a job until then. Some summer school classes are
also offered. Students doing unpaid public service work can apply for
public interest stipends from the law school. There is no requirement
that you have a law-related internship your first summer, although it
is strongly encouraged.
UPPERCLASS JOB SEARCHING
Rising 2L students begin searching for positions for the next summer
as early as the summer after their first year. Many students travel
throughout the country before classes begin for screening interviews.
In addition, the School of Law hosts several career fairs in other
major cities to facilitate screening interviews with non-Midwestern
employers. As the summer concludes and the fall semester begins,
the fall on-campus recruiting process begins. The second-summer
internship sometimes leads to an offer for a permanent position after
graduation.
BAR ASSOCIATIONS
Bar associations are organizations for attorneys, judges, and other
members of the legal community that share some common interest,
background, or geographic area of practice. Sometimes they merely
offer networking or continuing education opportunities; sometimes
they mandate certain requirements among their members to help
ensure that attorneys are providing competent service to their clients
and the community.
You might consider joining one or more bar associations before or
during 1L recruiting to indicate on your resume your intent to move
to a particular state or any special interests you may have. If you are
considering moving to a different state after law school, you should
join the bar association(s) in those states which you are considering.
If you have a certain ethnic or racial background, or have an interest
in a particular area of law, you may wish to join relevant associations
or sections of the American Bar Association.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
www.abanet.org
The American Bar Association has a Law Student Division that strives
to further the goals of the ABA, particularly to promote full and equal
participation in the profession by minorities and women; to represent
law students in the ABA and represent the ABA to law students; to
help shape policies and priorities that affect legal education; and to
create a deliberative forum for the exchange and expression of law
student views and a voice to advocate those views.
Inter alia
“Daddy’s a litigator. That’s the scariest type
of lawyer. Even Lucy, our maid, is terrified of
him. And daddy’s so good he gets $500 to
argue with people. But he argues with me for
free because I’m his daughter.”
-Alicia Silverstone
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MISSOURI BAR ASSOCIATION
www.mobar.org
The Missouri Bar Association does not have a law student division.
Those who pass the Missouri Bar automatically become members.
Inter alia
If there is any truth to the old proverb that
“one who is his own lawyer has a fool for a
client,” the Court ... bestows a constitutional
right on the one to make a fool of himself.
-Justice Harry Blackmun
BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
www.bamsl.org
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL), founded
in 1874, has more than 6,500 members, 60 committees, 11 sections
and a Young Lawyer’s Division. In conjunction with its charitable
arm, the St. Louis Bar Foundation, BAMSL serves the educational,
professional and practice needs of the organized bar, providing a
broad range of programs and services to benefit the community.
All BAMSL members 36 years of age or younger are automatically
members of the 2,000-member YLD. As the philanthropic arm of
BAMSL, YLD engages in numerous community service activities,
while providing social, networking, educational and professional
development opportunities for YLD members and law students. Law
students may join for $25 a year, and membership includes various
publications and benefits. BAMSL, One Metropolitan Square, Suite
1400, St. Louis, MO 63102-2745, (314) 421-4134, www.bamsl.org
(great links!)
HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
www.hnba.com
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated,
non-profit, national association representing the interests of over
25,000 Hispanic-American attorneys, judges, law professors, and
law students in the United States and Puerto Rico. HNBA has also
formed and sponsors a law student division that seeks to increase
Hispanic student representation in law schools. This is a joint effort
with all 184 ABA-accredited law schools, the American Association
of Law Schools, and the Law School Admissions Council. Through
its related 501(c) (3) charitable organization, The National Bar Fund,
Inc. (HNBF), thousands of scholarship dollars have been awarded to
deserving Hispanic law students and has significantly contributed to
the development of our nation’s future leaders. As a result of these
efforts, the HNBA has become an integral part of the American legal
education system. Student membership is $20.
MOUND CITY BAR ASSOCIATION
www.mobar.org/local_bars/mound_city.htm
The Mound City Bar Association is one of the oldest black bar
associations west of the Mississippi River. It was organized as the
St. Louis Negro Bar Association on January 13, 1922. Black lawyers
were not then allowed to join the all-white St. Louis Bar Association.
The Mound City Bar Association’s objectives are to advance the
professional interest of its members; to improve the administration
of justice; to uphold the honor of the legal profession; to promote
the professional development of black attorneys; and to provide
service to the community. Student membership is free.
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
www.nationalbar.org
The National Bar Association was organized for African-American
BAR ASSOCIATIONS
attorneys in 1925 when they were excluded from other segregated
professional associations. When the NBA was organized in 1925,
there were fewer than 1,000 African-American lawyers in the nation,
and less than 120 belonged to the Association. By 1945, there were
nearly 250 members representing 25% of the African-American
members of the bar. Over the past 75 years, the NBA has grown
enormously in size and influence. Student membership is free.
NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
www.napaba.org
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is the only
national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges,
law professors, and law students comprised of over 45 local APA
bar associations, and individual members whose practice settings
range from solo practices to large firms, corporations, legal services
organizations, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.
Individuals and students are welcome to join NAPABA. Individuals
may select one of several membership categories and law students are
welcome to join for an annual fee of $25.
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NNABA)
www.nativeamericanbar.org
The National Native American Bar Association (NNABA) serves as
the national association for Native American attorneys, judges, law
professors and law students. Founded in 1973 as the American Indian
Lawyers Association, NNABA works to promote issues important to
the Native American community and works to improve professional
opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native
Hawaiian lawyers. Membership is $20 for law students.
Studying in the Crowder Courtyard.
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SBA Social Activities
Throughout the year, the Student Bar Association is busy coordinating and
sponsoring numerous organized social events. Here are some highlights of
what you should expect!
SCHOOL OF LAW NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS
Hundreds of students and faculty join in this annual tradition to watch one
of the final games of the Cardinals season in Busch Stadium.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Crazy party at a fun bar with DJ, an hour or two of open bar, candy, wacky
costumes, and a little risqué action beginning in the shadows and making its
way to the dance floor by night’s end.
BARRISTER’S BALL
Shanti Kulkarni (’05), SBA president 2004-05, and
Thomas Buford (’04), SBA president 2003-04,
having a drink at the 2004 Barrister’s Ball.
The law school’s formal, where everyone gets decked out in black tie, ball
gowns, and loud outfits. It’s pricey, especially if you rent a tux or buy a dress,
but considering the cocktails, dinner, dancing, and other goodies, most
everyone leaves feeling the ticket price was worth every penny. The night
includes a three course dinner, awarding of Professor of the Year, dancing,
fabulous raffle prizes, and plenty of open bar time.
END OF SEMESTER PARTIES
Drink your sorrows away with a big SBA-sponsored tab at a bar, and lots of
drunken dancing and surprising hookups. Held the evening of the last 1L
final exam each semester.
HAPPY HOURS
True to the spirit of the patron sponsors of Anheuser-Busch Hall, every
Friday afternoon, a student organization sponsors a happy hour, usually
providing sodas, snacks, several kegs of beer, and sometimes even mixed
drinks. Chat with classmates from all years, LLM students, and professors
in the Commons and Courtyard. Some organizations have established
traditions of going all out, however. Of note:
WOMEN’S LAW CAUCUS
Silent and live auction with a wide range of items, from Cardinals tickets
to dinner with a professor to trips to see a Broadway play in New York.
Tons of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and decorations.
Shaina Moss (’04), Sarah Taylor (’05), and
Jennifer Plaster (’05) strike a pose at the
2004 Barrister’s Ball held at the Renaissance
Grand Hotel.
OUTLAW
Historically, the most lavish and off-the-wall happy hour. Last year,
OUTLAW transformed the commons into starlit winter wonderland ...
What will they do this year?
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
The SBA hosts a happy hour at the beautiful Alumni House, just across
Forsyth, because we get kicked out of A-B Hall for some alumni stuff.
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After this remarkably long walk on a short legal pier, having
received no useful guidance whatever from either party, the
Court has endeavored, primarily based upon its affection
for both counsel, but also out of its own sense of morbid
curiosity, to resolve what it perceived to be the legal issue
presented. Despite the waste of perfectly good crayon seen
in both parties’ briefing (and the inexplicable odor of
wet dog emanating from such) the Court believes it has
satisfactorily resolved this matter. Defendant’s Motion for
Summary Judgment is GRANTED.
-Conclusion in federal district court Judge Samuel B. Kent’s
famous opinion in Bradshaw v. Unity Marine
Anheuser-Busch Hall at night.
Anheuser-Busch Hall
BUILDING LAYOUT
Anheuser-Busch Hall is located on the Hilltop Campus of Washington
University in St. Louis. Built into a hill, the building spans five floors and
supports over 800 students.
FIRST FLOOR
Clinics, student organization offices, law review offices, rear entrance.
SECOND FLOOR
Large and small classrooms, computer labs, business office.
THIRD FLOOR
Large and medium classrooms, moot courtrooms, commons/cafeteria,
mailboxes, courtyard, career services office, admissions, financial aid,
registrar, support services, Harris Institute for Global Legal Studies, Center
for Interdisciplinary Studies, joint degree programs office, main entrance.
FOURTH FLOOR
Medium classrooms, Dean’s office, main library entrance, faculty/staff
offices.
FIFTH FLOOR
Faculty offices.
LIBRARY
First, second, fourth and fifth floors. Entrances on fourth and second
floors. Reading room on fourth floor.
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PEOPLE TO KNOW
Admissions & Financial Aid
Audio-Visual Services
Business Office
Career Services Office
Computer Support
Dean’s Office
Harris Institute for Global Legal Studies
Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
Joint Degree and International Programs
Public Service Project
Registrar’s Office
Student Advising Program
Support Services
ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID
Room 302 & 303
The Admissions Office encourages current students who are interested in
giving tours, participating in panel discussions, and speaking with prospective
students to join the Admissions Office Volunteer Network. Watch for more
information in September.
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ADMISSIONS & STUDENT SERVICES
Janet Bolin
935-4526
[email protected]
ASSISTANT DEAN FOR ADMISSIONS
Mary Ann Clifford 935-6108
[email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF ADMISSIONS
Colby Gray
935-4516
[email protected]
Shana Russell
935-5861
[email protected]
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OF FINANCIAL AID
JoAnn Eckrich
935-4605
[email protected]
FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT SERVICES COUNSELOR
Nicole Kinworthy 935-6438
[email protected]
Professors Michael Greenfield (center) and
Ron Levin (right) conversing with
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Meagan Chron
935-4525
[email protected]
AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES
Rooms 314 & 315
DIRECTOR OF MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Darryl Barker
935-6412
[email protected]
AV COORDINATOR
Robyn Achelpohl
935-8755
[email protected]
AV COORDINATOR/EVENT SUPPORT
Bill Mathews
935-4803
[email protected]
PEOPLE TO KNOW - BUSINESS OFFICE
BUSINESS OFFICE
Room 210
BUSINESS OFFICE ASSISTANT
Chris Weber
935-8090
Debbie Lydon
935-8676
[email protected]
[email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING
Lisa Bradley
935-4742
[email protected]
HUMAN RESOURCES & FACILITIES COORDINATOR
Rita Stanley
935-6483
[email protected]
Rita reserves and schedules all rooms in the building; orders
kegs for happy hour and other events; accepts income deposits;
processes paperwork for any school-based jobs, other than those
in the Library (see Carole Luther), such as research assistants and
door guards; gives out keys for rooms on the first floor; and accepts
complaints or concerns about the building itself. Generally, she can
answer most questions or point you to the person who can.
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE
Room 325
The Career Services Office works with students to teach them about
different areas of the practice of law, help them through the process of
identifying specialties, and assist in searches for summer and post-graduate
employment. The attorneys in the Career Services Office (Tomea Mayer,
Mary Zabriskie, Tammy King and Marantha Beatty-Brown) will work with
you on all aspects of your job search. The CSO staff provides guidance in
drafting resumes and cover letters and teaches interviewing and networking
skills to assist in your job search.
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES
Tomea Mayer
935-6486
[email protected]
Dean Mayer counsels students primarily with respect to their job
searches but he often speaks to students about class selection and
other issues. She also manages the petitions process and the student
liaison with the Faculty Petitions Committee. If you are referred to
the Petitions Committee by the Registrar’s or Dean of Students’
Offices, contact Tomea.
DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISING
Mary Zabriskie
935-5842
[email protected]
As Director for Public Service Advising in the Career Services
Office, Mary works closely with law students at all levels on
developing goals and identifying career paths for summer and
permanent employment. Although she counsels students in a wide
variety of job opportunities, she has a special focus on careers in
the areas of government and public interest jobs. Each year, Mary
organizes a job fair which brings government and public interest
employers to campus to meet students interested in internships
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and permanent positions. She is also responsible for overseeing
the administration of the very successful Public Interest Summer
Stipend program which provides funding for students wanting to
work for organizations and agencies unable to offer paid positions.
Finally, Mary works with Rachel Braaf Koehler to counsel students
interested in Judicial Clerkships. She looks forward to working with
the members of the Class of 2007!
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES
Tammy King
935-5483
[email protected]
Inter alia
Justice is a by-product of winning
- Assistant D.A. Jack McCoy,
Law & Order
Tammy is a 1995 graduate of Vanderbilt University School
of Law, where she served as Executive Symposium Editor for
the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law. Prior to joining
the Career Services Office, Tammy was an associate at Herzog
Crebs, LLP practicing in the area of commercial litigation. She
gained experience working in the Vanderbilt Legal Clinic and at
the United States Attorney’s Office in Nashville. Tammy serves
as a volunteer guardian ad litem with Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA).
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES
Diane Lindsey
935-5483 [email protected]
Diane Lindsey, Recruitment Manager, has years of experience as a
paralegal in both the private law firm and corporate settings, legal
placement, and adult education. Her private law firm experience
includes both local litigation firms and large national full-service
practice. In addition, while in the litigation group at Chater
Communications, Diane worked with outside counsel all over the
country.
CAREER SERVICES COORDINATOR
Angela Smith
935-8101
[email protected]
Angela coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Career Services
Office. She assists with all aspects of the CSO, including extensive
contact with students, alumni, attorneys, as well as members of
the St. Louis legal community, law firms/legal agencies around the
country. Angie is also primarily responsible for all legal job listings.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Angel Casey
935-6451
[email protected]
Angel is primarily responsible for coordinating the OCI (OnCampus Interviewing) and Resume Collection Programs. She
also manages the web-based program OCI+ at eAttorney.com.
Angel answers general inquiries and corresponds with law schools
nationwide assisting students and alumni with reciprocity.
PEOPLE TO KNOW - DEAN’S OFFICE
COMPUTER SUPPORT
Computer Lab, Room 253
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Brian Ingram
935-8765
[email protected]
PC SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Gant Bloom
935-6488
[email protected]
LAB MANAGER
Dave Rathert
935-9822
[email protected]
DEAN’S OFFICE
Room 402
DEAN
Kent Syverud
935-6420
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN
Sharon Strathman 935-6420
[email protected]
Please contact Sharon if you need to set up an appointment with
Dean Syverud.
HARRIS INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL LEGAL STUDIES
CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Room 320
The Center and Institute sponsor several conferences held at the School
of Law such as the Law and the Human Genome Project Conference,
Biodiversity and Biotechnology Conference, Paradigms of International
Justice Conference, and the Globalization, the State and Society Conference.
They also sponsor lectures throughout the year.
In addition, they sponsor the American Red Cross Youth Educator’s
Training in International Humanitarian Law sessions, which prepare and
train students to become youth educators who then visit area high schools
to help educate both school students and teachers by raising the awareness
of international humanitarian law issues.
The Harris Institute also invites students to apply for several summer
internship programs under the umbrella of the Dagen-Legomsky Fellowship
program. One of fellowship sends a student to The Hague Academy of
International Law for three weeks of intensive study in public international
law and includes all fees, travel, accommodations and meals and is open to all
JD students. Another fellowship, the International Public Interest Summer
Internship Program, is awarded to JD or LLM students who are interested
in working as externs during the summer with various international public
interest organizations.
DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
John Drobak
935-6487
[email protected]
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DIRECTOR OF THE HARRIS INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL LEGAL STUDIES
John Haley
935-8231
[email protected]
OFFICE MANAGER & CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Linda McClain
935-7988
[email protected]
JOINT DEGREE & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Room 320
ASSISTANT DEAN OF GRADUATE & JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS
Michele Shoresman 935-7244 [email protected]
Inter alia
St. Peter is questioning three married couples
to see if they should be admitted to heaven.
“Why do you deserve to pass the Pearly
Gates?” he asks one of the men, who had
been a butler.
“I was a good father,” he answers.
“Yes, but you were a drunk all your life. In
fact, you were so bad you even married a
woman named Sherry. No admittance.”
St. Peter then turned to the next man,
a carpenter, and asked him the same
question.
The carpenter replied that he had worked
hard and taken good care of his family.
But St. Peter also rejected him, noting that
he had been such an impossible glutton that
he married a woman named BonBon.
At this point the third man, who had been a
lawyer, stood up and said, “C’mon, Penny,
let’s get out of here.”
Michele Shoresman works with all joint degree students, all
international LLM (master’s degree students), and all IP/TL
LLMs.
GRADUATE & JOINT DEGREE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Erin Burress
935-5534
[email protected]
Contact Erin with any questions about Joint Degree Programs or
International Programs.
GRADUATE TAX & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Kelly Moore
935-8768
[email protected]
Kelly works with Tax LLMs, exchange programs (if you want to
study abroad), and with visiting scholars.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT
Room 466
PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR
Elizabeth Patton 935-6457
[email protected]
Seek Elizabeth out to discuss the Mel Brown Family Loan
Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), the Student Mentor
Program, and public service opportunities. She also oversees the
Public Service Advisory Board which is made up of students who
help other students and student organizations develop volunteer
opportunities and programming.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Room 303
If you have forms you need completed, such as loan deferrment forms, or
letter requests, Barb Laudel can help you. During exams and registration,
you may also meet Jeanne Heil-Chapdelaine, Sue Halvorson & Colleen
Erker. Jeanne’s the point person for ExamSoft (the software you have to
use if you want to take an exam on your laptop). Sue’s the point person for
students who have questions about meeting graduation requirements and
any special exam related questions. Colleen deals with registration for classes
(especially seminars & clinics), which you will do in April for your 2nd year
of classes. Of course, all the members of the Registrar’s Office cross-
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over quite a bit in their responsibilities, so feel free to ask your question(s)
of any of them. Email, call or drop by, as they are happy to answer your
questions!
ASSISTANT DEAN FOR INSTITUTIONAL RECORDS/REGISTRAR
Colleen Erker
935-6466
erker@ wulaw.wustl.edu
ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR
Sue Halvorson
935-4750
[email protected]
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
Jeanne Heil-Chapdelaine 935-7458
[email protected]
Barbara Laudel
935-4610
[email protected]
STUDENT ADVISING PROGRAM
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES (Room 469)
Marcia Goldsmith 935-8257
[email protected]
Students may schedule individual appointments with Marcia to
discuss any issues or concerns relating to their law school experience
(i.e., how to brief a case, take notes in class, outline course material,
etc.). The Student Advising Program offers academic workshops
in the fall. These workshops, while geared towards first-year law
students, are open to the whole student body. In addition, these
workshops are videotaped and are on reserve in the library or can
be checked out of the library in Marcia’s office.
STUDENT SERVICES CONSULTANT (Room 470)
Faye Fay
935-5258
[email protected]
Faye provides workshops throughout the Fall and Spring semester.
These workshops cover areas like stress management, stress
response, and diversity training. She is available once a week for
consultation, by appointment, or on a walk-in basis. Faye can
discuss “health and wellness” issues and can also be a clearing
house of information concerning the myriad of health services
provided on campus.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Room 301
Support Services provides a number of services to students, including mail
dropoff, U.S. postage stamps, coursework for each semester, campus maps,
Library Printing accounts, lost and found (in conjunction with Circulation
Desk), vending machine refunds, student organization mailboxes, sale of
daily parking passes, photocopying for faculty, Federal Express overnight
shipping, and often services that offer information and direction to Law
School departments.
SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT
Jeanetta Nixon
935-6551
[email protected]
Inter alia
There is no better way to exercise the
imagination than the study of law. No artist
ever interpreted nature as freely as a lawyer
interprets the truth.
- Jean Giradoux
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HILLTOP CAMPUS BUILDINGS
Hilltop Campus
BUILDINGS
Wash U has two main campuses: Hilltop (where Anheuser-Busch Hall is
located) and the Medical School campus. The Hilltop campus includes the
area south of Forsyth, along Big Bend, where there is a sub-campus called
the South 40. The Medical School campus is located in the Central West
End, on the northeast corner of Forest Park. Below are features of the
Hilltop Campus that you likely will encounter during your years at Wash U.
ATHLETIC COMPLEX
The AC is conveniently located right down the path from the law school,
next to the tennis courts. It has cardio machines, a weight room, an indoor
pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, an outdoor track, and racquetball
courts (rent balls and racquets for free with your ID card). The McWilliams
Fitness Center, which has most of the cardio equipment, charges a small
annual fee, but everything else is free.
BROOKINGS HALL
The university’s main administrative building, located on the east side
of campus. Includes Student Financial Services, where you pick up your
financial aid checks.
Brookings Hall, Wash U’s main administrative
building, located northwest of the corner of
Skinker and Forsyth.
GRAHAM CHAPEL
Non-denominational chapel, used for services, performances, and other
gatherings. Located on the southeast corner of the quad.
JANUARY HALL
Has the very quiet East Asian Studies library (formerly, law school reading
room). Located west of Brookings Hall along the Brookings Quadrangle.
KARL UMRATH HALL
Houses the Student Health and Counseling Service (SHCS) center. Located
between Graham Chapel and Mallinkrodt Center.
KNIGHT CENTER
Part of Olin Business School. Houses Executive MBA program, a full hotel,
and other facilities geared to attract MBA recruiters. Just east of A-B Hall.
MALLINKRODT CENTER
Houses campus bookstore, Bank of America branch and ATM, Edison
Theatre, Kinko’s (limited hours, with big discounts for students), and food
court with Taco Bell, salad bar, wraps, pizza, Chinese food, etc. Located east
of the Simon Hall (Olin Business School) and south of Karl Umrath Hall.
Subway is located at the Umrathskeller (the Rat) in the basement of Karl
Umrath Hall.
MILLBROOK POOL
The pool (behind the apartments at the back of the law school, near
Forest Park Parkway) is great for laying out or taking a relaxing dip in the
summertime. It closes after Labor Day, so take advantage early in the year.
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MILLBROOK PARKING GARAGE
Parking garage located behind A-B Hall and the Knight Center, between
Throop Drive and Forest Park Parkway.
POST OFFICE
Staffed U.S. Postal Service depot, located in a temporary building, just east
of the Millbrook Parking garage
SIMON HALL (OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL)
Located south of A-B Hall.
SMALL GROUP HOUSING
Group of newly built dormitory buildings northwest of A-B Hall. Has a
Bank of America ATM, Starbucks coffee, minimart, and hot food cooked
up until midnight.
THE SWAMP
The swamp, (unlike the rest of the fields on campus, it’s actually not
swampy), is the open space in the middle of the South 40. It’s a great place
to go to play pickup basketball or sand volleyball.
TAO TENNIS CENTER
Eight well-maintained, outdoor, hard tennis courts right next to A-B Hall
are available for use by Wash U students, except when used by the Tennis
Team. Half the courts are lit at night. Though you can reserve a court at
the Athletic Complex, no one does since there’s usually a court available at
all times.
UNIVERSITY POLICE / PARKING SERVICES
Located on the South 40 (the part of campus south of Forsyth), on the
south side of Shepley Dr. between Lee and Umrath residence halls.
WOMEN’S BUILDING
Where you get your ID card and transcripts. Administrative building located
four buildings east of A-B Hall. Houses Opened in 1928 and renamed “Ann
Whitney Olin Women’s Building” in 1979, the Women’s Building was the
result of a grassroots effort by women students to erect a meeting place
for the university’s sororities. Ann Olin was heavily involved in educational
philanthropy, and both the main Hilltop library and the School of Business
were named after her brother-in-law, John M. Olin.
MAJOR OFFICES & SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE OF STUDENT RECORDS
Women’s Building, Lower level
935-5959
M-F: 8:30am – 5pm
Where students get transcripts (free when sent by regular mail) or replace ID
cards ($25). For other registration items, see the Law School Registrar.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
North Brookings Hall
M-F: 9am – 4pm
935-5900
Sidebar
Umrath Hall vs. Karl Umrath Hall
Two buildings bear the Umrath name. Here’s
the deal:
Umrath Hall is an undergraduate dormitory
on the South 40, relevant to law school
students only in that the Campus Police
and Parking/Transportation Offices are in a
building attached to the dorm.
Karl Umrath Hall is where the Student Health
and Counseling Services is located, and
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You may cash personal checks here for a fee. Wash U payroll checks of not
more than $200 may be cashed at no charge. Financial aid checks and refund
checks may be picked up here.
UNIVERSITY PARKING / TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
700 Rosedale
935-5601 / parking.wustl.edu
Buy parking permits, pay parking tickets, obtain information regarding
shuttles and other parking and transportation office services. See “Getting
Around Town” section for more information.
UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Shepley Dr. (South 40)
935-5533
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY
The University Police will respond to any emergency or request for police
services. Officers also patrol the campus. The University Police also offer
the following services: bicycle registration, bicycle locks, and blue light
emergency telephones. They will also provide emergency transportation in
medical emergencies.
RESOURCES / SUPPORT
Sidebar
Free New York Times?
Yes, thanks to the undergraduate Student
Union, you can pick up a free New York Times,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Wall Street
Journal at numerous places across campus,
including Mallinckrodt (lower level) and Small
Group Housing.
CAREER CENTER & LIBRARY (UNDERGRADUATE)
Karl Umrath Hall
935-5930 / 935-5499
M-F: 9am – 5pm
While this office will not be helpful for your law job search, it does have
listings for part-time and other non-law jobs.
DISABLED STUDENTS SERVICES
Cornerstone
935-4062
M-F: 8:30am - Noon
1pm - 5pm
Services for students with hearing, visual, orthopedic, learning or other
disabilities are coordinated through this office. Services include readers, notetakers, disabled parking, tutorial referral, and referral to area resources.
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Stix Int’l House, 6470 Forsyth
935-5910
M-F: 8:30am - 5pm
The International Office offers many helpful services to international
students new to the United States. It issues visa eligibility certificates (1-20’s
and IAP-66’s) for all international students. The International Office assists
with cultural adjustment, provides counseling, and also offers various crosscultural events throughout the year.
WATSON CAREER RESOURCES CENTER
Knight Center, First Floor
935-5950
M-F: 8:30am – 5pm
The WCRC offers career guidance and counseling predominately to Wash
U business students and alumni. However, its services are also intended for
students who plan to pursue business-related careers but are enrolled in
other Wash U schools.
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STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES (SHCS)
Karl Umrath Hall (East Wing)
935-6666
M-F: 9am – Noon
1pm – 4pm
Health Services provides immediate care and treatment for illness or
injuries. Appointments are not necessary for the general clinic. In addition,
the services of a surgeon, dermatologist, gynecologist, orthopedist, or
psychiatrist are available on a scheduled basis. The Health Service will also
refer students to Wash U School of Medicine.
The University Health Service does not cover the cost of diagnostic tests,
medication, and outside consultation.
STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES
Karl Umrath Hall (2nd floor)
935-5980
Confidential counseling about personal issues. Includes individual, group
and couples counseling. This office also refers students to outside counseling
services.
CENTER FOR CHEMICAL ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION (CAPE)
302 Mallinckrodt
935-7386
Comprehensive educational services pertaining to drug and alcohol abuse.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE ACTION HOTLINE (SARAH)
24-Hour Hotline
935-8080
CENTERS / ORGANIZATIONS
ASIAN MULTICULTURAL CENTER (AMC)
Women’s Building, 200
restech.wustl.edu/~amc
ASSOCIATION OF BLACK STUDENTS
Women’s Building, 305 & 306
935-5989 abs-online.tripod.com/abs
ASSOCIATION OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS
Women’s Building
935-5995 restech.wustl.edu/~alas
KATHRYN M. BUDER CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
GWB School of Social Work
gwbweb.wustl.edu/buder
For the American Indian population at Wash U, there is a graduate student
group. Events include an American Indian Awareness Week in the spring.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZED FOR RAPE EDUCATION (CORE)
[email protected]
935-5994
CAMPUS FOOD OPTIONS
BEAR’S DEN
Although most law students never make it over to the South 40 (where the
undergraduate dorms are), the newly renovated Bear’s Den is a great place
to go late at night. It’s open til 3 am on weekends and 2 am on weekdays. It
Sparkles the Clown, aka Larry Levin,
the brother of a certain Wash U Law
professor, entertains in the Commons.
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has hot sandwiches from the grill, quesadillas, pasta, chicken fingers, cheese
sticks, etc., a small salad bar, fruit salads, and apparently it does real breakfast
food in the mornings too.
BEAR MART
It’s the Quickie-Mart of the South 40. It has all of the classic college
food—frozen meals, ramen noodles, Easy Mac, Ben & Jerry’s, cereal, and
even things like Entemann’s and real fruit. Open til 1am.
CAFE OLIN
The Business School (just across the field from the law school), has a cafe
with paninis, sandwiches, soups, casseroles, carveries, etc. It’s similar to the
law school cafe (and has the same courtyard), but open later and a great
place to go if you want to hear people yak about business rather than law.
CENTER COURT
Pay once (or find an undergrad with a meal plan) and it’s all you can eat.
Center Court is only open for dinner and for weekend brunches, and
is particularly known for their brunches and large dessert selection. It’s
definitely quantity over quality, but it’s a great place to go if you’re really
hungry and looking for real dinner food or real breakfast food. Keep an eye
out for free midnight brunch during finals week.
CHEAP LUNCH
Wednesdays around lunchtime the engineering school has cheap Papa
John’s. Watch for the signs around campus, but it usually consists of pizza,
chips, cookies, and soda for $2.
HOLMES LOUNGE
Holmes Lounge features great sandwiches, paninis, wraps, and a daily hot
carvery meat, as well as soup, pre-made sandwiches to go, and coffee drinks.
It’s similar to the law school food but nicer. The lounge itself is gorgeous
and has great comfy chairs for napping. It borders the quad, so on nice days
you can read outside and watch the undergrads play.
KOSHER CART
Located on the main floor in Mallinckrodt, the kosher cart has pastries, baked
goods, fruit, pizza, etc, all from the campus Hillel kitchen and supervised by
the St. LouisVaadhoeir. Grab a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on banana
bread - quite delicious.
MALLINCKRODT BAKERY
On the main floor of the student center is the bakery. It serves Starbucks
coffee drinks, a wide array of baked goods (muffins, donuts, bagels, etc),
along with Smoothies and soft-serve. The bakery also has a selection of
pre-made sandwiches for lunch on the go. The bakery’s open late (until
midnight most days), so it makes a great study break, as well as a great place
to get work done. On sunny days, the outdoor tables are a great place to
pretend to get work done.
MALLINCKRODT FOOD COURT
The lower floor of Mallinckrodt includes Taco Bell, a soup and salad bar,
pizza/pasta section, Philly cheesesteaks and wraps, a vegetarian section
(including sushi), and a daily meat carvery with sides. For snacks there’s
usually chips, a mild selection of fruit, and a soft-serve machine. Most of
HILLTOP FOOD OPTIONS
the food closes at 3 pm on weekdays. As an added bonus, you can pick up a
free New York Times, Wall Street Journal, or St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
SUBWAY AT THE RAT (UMRATHSKELLER)
Located just behind Mallinckrodt in the basement of Umrath Hall, the Rat
used to serve up cheap burgers and beer. Alas, instead of bar food and beer,
the Rat now houses a Subway with painfully slow service. Sigh.
SMALL GROUP HOUSING FOOD COURT
The Small Group Housing food court is steps from the law school, and
it’s open late. You can get a wide variety of cheap food—sandwiches, fries,
pizza, entrees, and their famously good “pinwheel” quesadillas—and it also
has a grocery mart (albeit way overpriced) for food on the go. Best of all,
Starbucks coffee, burgers grilled until midnight, and an ATM. Also, free
newspapers, just like in Mallinckrodt.
URSA’S
Underneath Lien on the South 40, Ursa’s is a great place to eat and play.
It has milkshakes and smoothies, marbletop smoosh-in ice cream, nachos,
wraps, pretzels, Starbucks coffee, and more, all of which can be eaten on
game-board table tops (ask for the games at the counter). It also has a
lounge and TV projector screen. Open from 4pm til 1am.
LAW SCHOOL GRIFFIN COMMONS
Where you’ll probably end up despite all these other places to chow.
The Griffin Commons in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
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Getting Around Town
CAMPUS PARKING
Main Campus parking permits are available at the Transportation Office
on the South 40 residential campus, off Shepley Drive. It is located behind
Umrath Dorm in the same building as the Campus Police. You may pay with
cash, personal check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or have it billed
to your student account. Permit rates are as follows:
In re
Parking on Campus
Before you shy away from the red zones
on the weekends or commit other foolish
acts, heed this...
1. Parking Services waives your first
parking ticket each year (except
handicapped and other more
egregious violations).
2. Yellow permit holders may park
in red zones after 5:30 pm on
weekdays, and all day weekends.
3. Those who don’t study much at
school and don’t plan on driving
to school every day probably are
better off buying daily permits. At
$345, the annual is worth 115 daily
permits, or 23 five-day weeks.
4. Extended parking, even during
winter and spring breaks, generally
is permitted. Students often park in
the garage and have a friend take
them to/from the nearby Metrolink
station when going to the airport,
saving everyone time, money, and
hassle.
Annual Permit (yellow)
Evening Permit (yellow)
Daily Permit (yellow)
Monthly Permit
Motorcycle
$365
$85
$3.50
$70
$10
Find more details at parking.wustl.edu.
MASS TRANSPORTATION
UNIVERSITY SHUTTLES
Washington University runs several shuttles to the areas surrounding the
campus. The service is free of charge to anyone who wishes to ride. It is
intended to provide an alternative way for people to get between the Hilltop,
Medical School, West Campus, Shopping Centers, and the surrounding
residential areas and also to provide a safe means for our faculty, staff, and
students to get home.
For schedule and other information, call 935-5600 or visit
transportation.wustl.edu
METROLINK
Metrolink is St. Louis’ light-rail system. It runs from the Riverfront in
Illinois to Lambert Int’l Airport. Stops include Laclede’s Landing, Busch
Stadium, Savvis Center, Union Station, and the Central West End. Tickets
are $1.25 each way.
For schedule information, call 231-2345 or visit
www.metrostlouis.org
BICYCLES
Sometimes, two wheels (and a little upper-thigh action) are better than four.
If you do ride your bike, register your ride with the Campus Police, keep it
out of plain sight when locked up at home (preferably inside), and wear your
helmet. St. Louis drivers often are stupid, if not downright crazy.
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BECOMING A MISSOURIAN
DRIVER LICENSE
To establish residency in Missouri, you must apply for a Missouri driver
license even if you have a valid driver license from another state. As a new
Missouri resident (with an out-of-state driver license), you will need to take
the following to a Missouri driver license office when you apply for your
license/permit. Vision and road sign tests are required, but you may take
those tests at the driver license office.
Missouri State Driver License
• Out-of-state driver license (valid, or expired no more than 184 days).
• One other acceptable document for proof of identity.
(The most common documents used as proof of identity for a new Missouri
resident are an out-of-state driver license and a social security card.)
CAR REGISTRATION
In addition, if you have to title your car, you might consider having your
car licensed in Missouri and get your very own Show Me plates. (It is not
necessary to have a Missouri driver license to obtain Missouri plates for your
car.) Find more details at:
www.dor.state.mo.us/mvdl/drivers
But you needn’t be in any rush to do so—if you do get Missouri plates,
you will be subject to an annual property tax on your car (cars and boats
are treated, for tax purposes, like houses). The rate varies by county, since
the County Assessor’s office determines the rate, and may be waived for
your first year if your are new to the state. The tax is determined based
on your place of residence on January 1 prior to registration. For more
information:
Get a pair of these, and you’ll be
paying property tax on your car!
www.dor.state.mo.us/stc/property%20tax%20in%20missouri.htm
VOTER REGISTRATION
Well, if you get a Missouri license and show-me plates, you might as well get
sucked into the state’s politics. Here’s how to vote:
St. Louis City
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/electionbd/regist.html
St. Louis County
www.stlouisco.com/elections
Missouri Voter Registration Form
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Religion & Spirituality
Inter alia
A famous lawyer found himself at heaven’s
gates confronting St. Peter. He protested that
it was all a mistake—he was only 49 and far
too young to be dead.
“That’s odd,” said St. Peter, “according to the
hours you’ve billed you’re 119 years old.”
Over the next several months, the stress of law school may cause you to
sprout gray hairs, bear droopy eyes, and need to fight a stubborn caffeine
addiction. Regardless of your preferred remedy for stress, here are some
options that might appeal to you. On-campus organizations, in particular,
are focused mostly on students, so early involvement during their orientation
activities might yield some rewarding non-law school relationships too!
ON-CAMPUS
BAPTIST
BAPTIST STUDENT UNION
9303 Midland Blvd., St. Louis
rescomp.wustl.edu/~bsu
429-1800
Offers bible studies meetings, social events, community service
opportunities, referrals to area churches, and an open ear for anything on
your mind.
CATHOLIC
CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER
6352 Forsyth, Clayton
www.washucsc.org
935-9191
Wash U’s Catholic center, just a few buildings west of Skinker on Forsyth.
Directed by the dynamic Fr. Gary Braun, the Newman Center offers Sunday
mass at 11 am and 9 pm, as well as services throughout the week. The
CSC community encompasses a mix of students, young professionals, and
members of the wider community. Expect something quirky each week—
applause for the choir, hugs instead of peace handshakes, priests giving
children high-fives down the aisle, songs in Swahili, even an occasional
liturgical drama—but get there a little early because this small church fills
quickly. Babysitting services often available. Retreats also fill quickly, and for
a truly life-changing opportunity, get on the next service trip to Guatemala.
Plus, lots of free food, wireless Ethernet, and a beautiful patio makes the
CSC a great place to study.
JEWISH
ST. LOUIS HILLEL CENTER (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform)
6300 Forsyth, Clayton
stlouishillel.org
935-9040
Wash U’s Jewish center. Located just west of Skinker on Forsyth, the Hillel
offers three services (Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform) every Friday
night at 5:45 for St. Louis area university students. Dinner is served after
services at 7 pm, catered by Bon Appetit Dining services. Reservations cost
$9 if made before Wednesday, $11 if you make your reservations after noon
on Wednesday (cash, check, or points), and can be made at washukosher@
hotmail.com, or by calling 935-7098 (reservations cannot be made at Hillel).
On Saturday morning many students choose to go to area synagogues. Bais
Avraham, a local modern orthodox synagogue is among the most welcoming
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for students. Students often go back to Hillel for Shabbat Lunch together.
OFF-CAMPUS
BAPTIST
DELMAR BAPTIST CHURCH
1001 Municipal Center Dr.
432-1960
HANLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
7701 Maryland, Clayton
726-4939
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
1500 S. Hanley
647-3391
ROCK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
9125 Manchester
www.rockhillbaptist.org
968-0600
BUDDHIST
THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE AND MEDITATION CENTER
OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
890 Lindsay Lane
837-9717
CATHOLIC
OUR LADY OF LOURDES
7148 Forsyth
www.archstl.org/parishes/246.shtml
726-6200
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. LOUIS
4431 Lindell Ave.
www.cathedralstl.org
533-2824
Mass Sundays at 8, 10, noon and 5 pm, and daily at various times. This
famous, massive cathedral located in the Central West End is actually
something of a tourist destination for its remarkable architecture and
incredible mosaics. Seemingly every square inch of the interior is decorated
with glass tesserae depicting biblical scenes and saints. The mosaic collection
is the largest in the world, created by 20 different artists, covering 83,000
square feet, consisting of 41.5 million pieces of glass of over 7,000 different
colors. Begun in 1912, the mosaic wasn’t completed until 1988. A museum in
the basement provides information about the construction of the building
and the installation of the mosaic work. In addition, the cathedral has a
very active musical program, including concerts featuring the Archdiocesan
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in the Central
West End was founded in 1896. It has the world’s
largest mosaic collection, consisting of 41.5
million pieces of glass spanning 83,000 square
feet, and taking 76 years to complete.
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Choir and the Archdiocesan Children’s Choir, and has CDs of their choir
and organ music for sale.
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MINISTRY
6800 Wydown
www.fontbonne.edu/department.php?DepartmentID=40
889-4523
ST. ROCH’S
6025 Waterman
www.archstl.org/parishes/177.shtml
721-6340
EPISCOPAL
Inter alia
God decided to take the devil to court and
settle their differences once and for all.
When Satan heard this, he laughed and said,
“And where do you think you’re going to find
a lawyer?”
CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE
6345 Wydown
www.csmsg.org
721-1502
HINDU
HINDU TEMPLE OF ST. LOUIS
725 Weidman Rd., St. Louis
www.hindutemplestlouis.org
636-230-3300
JEWISH
BAIS AVRAHAM CONGREGATION (Orthodox)
6910 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis
www.baisabe.com
721-3030
Frequented by many students and professors from Wash U. Bais Abraham
Congregation, a synagogue located in the University City Loop area and
adjacent to Washington University, is an Orthodox congregation with
weekly Shabbat services, morning minyans, family Shabbatons, a Lunch and
Learn program, women’s learning groups, student hospitality and a junior
congregation. On the first Shabbat of every month, the congregation hosts
the St. Louis Women’s Tefillah Group.
CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION
5020 Waterman Blvd.
361-3919
B’NAI AMOONA CONGREGATION (Conservative)
324 S. Mason Rd.
576-9990
B’RITH SHALOM KNESETH ISRAEL
1107 Linden Ave.
725-6256
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LUTHERAN
BETHEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
7001 Forsyth
863-3111
Inter alia
ST. MARKS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
6337 Clayton Rd.
721-6974
A stingy old lawyer who had been diagnosed
with a terminal illness was determined to
prove wrong the saying, “You can’t take it
with you.”
METHODIST
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
6199 Waterman
www.graceumc-stl.org
863-1992
UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
6901 Washington Ave.
863-8055
MUSLIM
DAAR-UL ISLAM MOSQUE (ISLAMIC CENTER OF ST. LOUIS)
527 Weidman Rd., Manchester, MO
636-394-7878
GATEWAY MOSQUE
3843 W. Pine
531-2896 or 531-8646
534-9672 (Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis)
PRESBYTERIAN
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - ST. LOUIS
7200 Delmar
726-6677
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6800 Washington
725-3840
After much thought and consideration, the
old ambulance-chaser finally figured out how
to take at least some of his money with him
when he died. He instructed his wife to go
to the bank and withdraw enough money to
fill two pillow cases. He then directed her to
take the bags of money to the attic and leave
them directly above his bed. His plan: When
he passed away, he would reach out and
grab the bags on his way to heaven.
Several weeks after the funeral, the deceased
lawyer’s wife, up in the attic cleaning, came
upon the two forgotten pillow cases stuffed
with cash.
“Oh, that darned old fool,” she exclaimed. “I
knew he should have had me put the money
in the basement.”
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Gay St. Louis
Being one of the few openly gay law students at Washington University has
been a wonderful growth experience for me. I won’t lie and say that I haven’t
encountered a few bumps along the way; coming out in a new environment
is never easy. There are worries that people may reject you before getting to
know you or out you to others before you are ready.
These concerns were heightened by my perceptions of the Midwest as
exceptionally conservative. I attended college in California and to be honest,
was quite shocked to learn that there were still states with sodomy laws and
even more shocked that I was in fact considering moving to one of them
(of course, that has changed recently with the Supreme Court’s decision
in Lawrence v. Texas, but that’s another story). But we fell in love with the
campus, the city, and the wonderful people at the law school and social work
school (my partner is working on her M.S.W.) and decided this was the place
for us. We’ve never regretted our decision.
Vital Voice, a bi-weekly newspaper filled with
news, resources, and happenings for St. Louis’
GLBT community.
Sidebar
Additional GLBT Resources
St. Louis Gay Guide
www.stlouisgayguide.com
Vital Voice (website & bi-weekly newspaper)
www.thevitalvoice.com
www.thevitalvoice.com/thepridepages
TwiST.Louis Magazine (monthly)
www.stltwist.com
Out in St. Louis “Lavender Phonebook”
www.outinstlouis.com/resources/List.asp
The administration at the law school has gone out of its way to make safe
space for all students a priority. There are a number of gay and lesbian
faculty members that have opened their homes to host socials for members
of OUTLAW, the student group at the law school advocating for GLBT
equality. Although OUTLAW is small in size, it has been large in impact,
thanks to wonderful activists that have lead the organization the past several
years, coordinating social events and political awareness campaigns. The
instances where I have encountered homophobia have been rare and those
who have supported me have far outnumbered those who have not. The
biggest issue I have faced as an openly gay student is that there just aren’t
many of us. There was more than one occasion I heard myself referred to
as “the lesbian 1L.” I knew they were talking about me because I was the
only one I knew of.
As gay St. Louis goes, there’s definitely something for everyone. There are
a number of active political and legal organizations that lobby for gay and
lesbian rights, and volunteering occasionally is a great way to meet people
outside of the law school. There are also social groups, bars and clubs,
coffee shops, churches and gay-owned businesses. We have a gay doctor, a
gay dentist, and a gay vet, all of which we learned about through the Pride
Pages, a directory of everything gay in St. Louis. The Pride Pages and The
Vital Voice (the GLBT community newspaper and events calendar) can
be accessed online at www.thevitalvoice.com/thepridepages. I wish I had
connected with some of these organizations far earlier than I did, as it
would have helped to know that there is a gay community outside of the
law school (and a life outside of law school as well). If you feel safe coming
out or you are an ally, it has been my experience that there is a welcoming
community that will be thrilled to have you.
- Andrea Ebreck (’05)
PERSONAL SAFETY IN ST. LOUIS
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Personal Safety in St. Louis
Like any major city, St. Louis has its share of crime.
However, WashU students encounter a far lower
incidence of crime than those statistics might suggest.
The Hilltop campus is actually mostly in Clayton, and
extends over the county line into St. Louis city by a
couple buildings. The area around Hilltop is very
safe, surrounded by an upscale residential area.
Cities with Highest Crime Rates
Year 2002; Population exceeding 100,000
Crimes against the person—assaults, muggings, etc.—
are relatively rare, and tend to take place in parts of St.
Louis City far away from campus. Vandalism and theft
is what most commonly affects law students at Wash
U. Many students, especially within the city limits of
St. Louis, report stolen stereos, broken locks, and cars
ripped off for joy rides (the area just northeast of
campus, between Skinker and Kingshighway, north of
Forest Park, is particularly notorious for such crime).
Even cars parked in gated apartment lots are far from
immune. Following basic commonsense guidelines
should help prevent problems—don’t leave anything
in plain view, even if not valuable; buy a CLUB; park
in well-lit areas; etc. Other concerns include bike theft
(even off apartment fire escapes) and break-ins in
first-floor apartments and basements.
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports (www.fbi.gov/ucr/02cius.htm)
St. Louis Area Crime Rates by Type (2002)
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports (www.fbi.gov/ucr/02cius.htm)
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THE 24TH STATE
Perspective of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis from the Arch. Thirteen courtrooms were in use
from 1845 until 1930. The iron-framed dome was the forerunner of many similar domes erected
on government buildings throughout the country.
THE 24TH STATE
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
GATEWAY TO THE WEST
Hush-a-bye, ma baby, slumber time is comin’ soon;
Rest yo’ head upon my breast, while mommy hums a tune;
The sandman is callin’, where shadows are fallin’,
While the soft breezes sigh as in days long gone by.
Way down in Missouri where I heard this melody,
When I was a little child on my mommy’s knee;
The old folks were hummin’, their banjos were strummin’
So sweet and low.
-Opening to the Missouri Waltz, the official song of Missouri
The 24th State
MISSOURI HISTORY
In the prehistoric period, nomadic hunters called Paleo-Indians roamed the
country as early as 12,000 years ago in small bands. The Archaic period,
10,000 to 3,000 years ago, was marked by the use of woven baskets and
highly specialized stone tools. The Woodland culture followed, introducing
pottery and organized agriculture into the region’s historical timeline.
Southeastern Missouri contains many artifacts of the Mississippians, or
Mound Builders, a village society that started about 800 AD.
The peoples who inhabited the area during the era of European exploration
and settlement were seminomads who were attracted by the forests and
prairies in the lower part of the Missouri River valley. Most powerful and
numerous were the Osage, who lived along the Osage River. Others included
the Sacs, Foxes, Otos, Iowas, Miamis, Kickapoos, Delawares, Shawnees,
Kansas, and Missouris, who lived in a village at the confluence of the Grand
and Missouri rivers. The Iowa and, later, the united Sac (Sauk) and Fox drove
out the other groups by the early 19th century. Some Shawnee and Delaware
were temporarily moved to Missouri by the Spanish, but by 1837, all of the
Native Americans had been forced out of the state leaving no organized
tribes left in Missouri.
Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, who descended the Mississippi
from the north in 1673, supplied the first written accounts of European
exploration in Missouri. As part of the Louisiana Purchase territory,
Missouri has belonged to three nations: France, Spain and the United States.
First claimed for France by LaSalle in 1682, Missouri was ceded to Spain
in 1762. Although Spain held the country for 40 years, its influence was
slight.
The early development of Missouri was closely associated with lead mining.
The Missouri state seal. The two grizzly bears
symbolize the state’s strength and its citizens’
bravery, and stand atop a scroll bearing the state
motto: salus populi suprema lex esto—let the
welfare of the people be the supreme law.
In re
Timeline of
Missouri History
1673
1764
1803
1804
1820
1821
1835
1852
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet
become first Europeans in Missouri
Pierre Laclede Liguest and Rene
August Chouteau found St. Louis
The U.S. buys Louisiana Purchase
Lewis and Clark expedition sets out
from St. Louis
Missouri Compromise allows Missouri
to enter the Union as a slave state;
slavery prohibited in western territories
north of 36°30´, Missouri’s south border
Missouri becomes 24th state
Mark Twain born in Florida, Missouri
Missouri Supreme Court returns Dred
and Harriett Scott to slavery
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1857
1857
1861
1865
1867
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“Eliot Seminary” was founded in St.
Louis by state charter passed (by
historical coincidence) on George
Washington’s birthday; renamed in
1857 to “Washington University”
U.S. Supreme Court holds that Dred
Scott should remain a slave, that as a
slave he is not a citizen of the U.S. and
thus ineligible to bring suit in federal
court, and that as a slave he is personal
property and thus was never free
Work begins on Missouri Botanical
Gardens in St. Louis, established by
Henry Shaw
Following South Carolina’s lead,
Missouri legislature votes to secede
from the Union after Abraham Lincoln
is elected president; nonetheless, over
three times as many Missouri men
fought for the North than for the South
Slavery abolished in Missouri, making
it the first slave state to emancipate
slaves before the 13th Amendment
The Missouri Woman’s Suffrage
Club organized in St. Louis, with sole
purpose of enfranchising women—the
first such organization in the U.S.
The Great Earthquake of 1811—centered
near New Madrid, Missouri—included three
major quakes that were the greatest ever
recorded in the contiguous 48 states. At
an estimated magnitude of 7.5 to 8.3, they
rang church bells a thousand miles away in
Boston, formed new lakes, and changed the
course of the Mississippi river.
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Galena, a lead ore, was first discovered in 1701 near Potosi and began to be
mined in earnest in 1720 upon the discovery of significant deposits at Mine
La Motte. Mining, the earliest commercial activity in Missouri, lured early
French settlers and continues to be a major enterprise today.
It was the French who were responsible for the first permanent settlement
of Ste. Genevieve in the mid 1730s. This settlement survived alone in the
huge Upper Louisiana Territory until the establishment of St. Louis as a fur
trading post in 1764. Because of its excellent location where the Missouri
River flows into the Mississippi, St. Louis became the largest settlement in
the state and today is one of the nation’s larger cities.
By secret treaty in 1802, Spain ceded the Louisiana Territory back to France.
Napoleon Bonaparte, anxious to rid himself of the vast and troublesome
frontier, sold it to the United States in 1803 for a total of $15,000,000. The
over 800,000 square miles of land would eventually be cut into all or part
of fifteen American states: Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, North
Dakota, Texas, South Dakota, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming,
Minnesota, Oklahoma, Colorado and Montana. About this time President
Jefferson organized the Lewis and Clark Expedition which was the first
extensive exploration of the northwestern part of the new territory. The
expedition left St. Louis in 1804.
In 1820, the Congress approved the Missouri Compromise, devised by
Henry Clay, which allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and
Maine as a free state, thereby keeping the balance of slave and free states
equal in Congress. Slavery was prohibited in the remaining portion of all
western territories north of 36° 30’, Missouri’s southern border. That same
year, however, the Missouri legislature adopted the state’s first constitution,
which excluded free blacks and mulattoes from being in the legislature. As a
result, while Maine was admitted to the Union, Missouri was prevented from
doing so until the Second Missouri Compromise of 1821, in which Missouri
complied with Congress’ requirement that the constitutional exclusionary
provisions not abridge the privileges and immunities of U.S. citizens. Upon
this agreement, Missouri was admitted as the 24th state on August 10, 1821.
Missouri was the second state (after Louisiana) of the Louisiana Purchase
to be admitted to the Union.
St. Louis had long been the supply point for Western expeditions and a port
for the increasing river traffic. From the early days its people were a blend of
French and Spanish, and to these were rapidly added fur traders, pioneers,
French-speaking slaves, and immigrants from abroad. Irish, English, and
German immigrants came in great numbers after 1820. Among the early
German immigrants were John Sutter, on whose California land the Gold
Rush began; Adolphus Busch and Eberhard Anheuser, who helped make
brewing a national industry; and Carl Schurz, a writer, journalist, and
U.S. senator from Missouri after the Civil War. St. Louis and Kansas City
attracted large communities of Italians, Greeks, Poles, and Jews.
Missouri’s growth from 1820 to the Civil War was spectacular. The
population increased 18-fold in 40 years, reaching nearly 1.2 million in 1860.
Hemp joined tobacco and pork as major cash products of the farms and
plantations, and merchandising developed in answer to the demands of the
fur and trading companies. By 1860 some important industrial foundations
had been laid. Ironworks at Meramec Spring, Springfield, Ironton, and
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Pilot Knob expanded rapidly as native coal replaced wood and other fuels.
Successful steamboat operations on the Missouri and the Mississippi delayed
railroad construction until the 1850s. In the decade before the war, the state
appropriated $25 million in bonds to promote railroad building. The Pacific
Railroad broke ground in 1851, and in 1859 the Hannibal and St. Joseph
became the first line to cross the state. In 1858 the Butterfield Overland Mail
began operations between Tipton and San Francisco, California, and two
years later the first Pony Express rider left St. Joseph for California.
In 1831 Joseph Smith, organizer of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, settled a band of his Mormon followers at Independence.
Smith designated Independence as “Zion,” the place to which Jesus Christ
would return. Converts flocked into western Missouri. The Mormons were
against slavery and favored immigration of free blacks. Their views soon
brought them into conflict with proslavery factions, and they were forced
north across the Missouri River into Clay County. Violence continued, and
in 1836 the legislature set aside Caldwell County for the Mormons, where
they settled and founded the town of Far West. However, some also moved
into Davies and Carroll counties, where opposition from their neighbors
led to the Mormon War. Governor Lilburn W. Boggs called out the state
militia with the order that the Mormons had to be “exterminated or driven
from the state.” By April 1839 most Mormons had left Missouri and gone
first to Illinois, and later founded a new Zion in Salt Lake City, Utah.
However, to many of Smith’s original followers, Independence was still the
Mormon Zion. In 1860 his son Joseph Smith III accepted leadership of
the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who were the
largest group of dissident Mormons and still lived largely in the Midwest.
He established the headquarters of this body at Independence.
1867
1873
1874
1904
1927
1938
1945
1965
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St. Louis Law School, now Washington
University School of Law, is founded
Susan Blow opens public kindergarten
in St. Louis, the first in the U.S.
The Eads Bridge, spanning the
Mississippi River, opens in St. Louis
1904 World’s Fair opens in St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh lands the “Spirit of
St. Louis” in Paris
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down
Missouri’s “separate but equal” laws,
allowing Lloyd Gaines to be admitted to
University of Missouri Law School
U.S. Vice President Harry S. Truman—
from Independence, Missouri—
becomes President upon the death of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Gateway Arch is completed—the tallest
monument in the U.S. at 630 feet high.
The Great Flood of 1993 devastates
parts of Missouri and the Midwest.
Although admitted as a slave state, Missouri nevertheless remained with
the Union throughout the Civil War. At the beginning of the Civil War,
most Missourians wanted only to preserve the peace. However, the state
governor, Claiborne Fox Jackson, was strongly pro southern and attempted
to align Missouri with the Confederacy. He and most of the legislature were
forced to flee to southern Missouri where they actually passed an ordinance
of secession. However, this government was no longer recognized by most
Missourians.
The most important and bloodiest battle fought in Missouri was the Battle
of Wilson’s Creek near Springfield. Other important battles in Missouri
were fought at Carthage, Lexington, Westport and Boonville – the first
engagement within the state. Missouri contributed 109,000 men to the
northern cause while sending at least 30,000 men into the Confederate
ranks.
The nation’s leader during the last year of World War II was Harry S.
Truman, the first and only Missourian to become President of the United
States. After assuming office upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt
in 1945, President Truman was re-elected to a full four year term. It was
Truman’s fateful decision to use the atom bomb before Japan’s surrender
consummated on the deck of the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
Missourians approved a fourth state constitution in 1945. This constitution
gave labor the right to bargain collectively and largely removed education
from political control. The executive department was streamlined, and the
The Eads Bridge, opened on July 4, 1874, took
seven years to build at a cost of $6.5 million. The
design, controversial for its time, consists of three
spans resting on piers of limestone carried down
to bed rock. The bridge was reopened on July 4,
2003, after a four-year, $35 million restoration.
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tax system was modernized. However, the constitution also segregated
the educational system: black and white children were to be educated in
separate public schools. This clause remained in effect until the historic 1954
Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education outlawing segregation.
The urbanization and industrialization characteristic of Missouri during the
20th century were accelerated after World War II. Rural counties declined in
population, and the metropolitan areas of St. Louis and Kansas City spread
for miles into the adjacent countryside. Organized labor became a powerful
force in state affairs, peaking in influence during the 1950s and 1960s, but
began to decline in the 1970s. A part of the decline was caused by the
transformation of the Missouri economy. Manufacturing was replaced by
the service sector as the chief employer of labor. Much of the subsistence
farming in the Ozarks was replaced by business enterprises associated with
recreation, as state and federal programs of conservation and waterpower
created huge lakes in the southern half of the state. In the more productive
agricultural areas, farm units increased in size and the number of farms and
farmers greatly declined.
As Missouri entered the 1980s, major social issues remained, including
the persistence of racial segregation in the public schools of St. Louis
and Kansas City. The high interest rates and recession of the early 1980s
caused hardship, especially among farmers and miners. Missourians were
also made aware of serious environmental problems when residents of the
town of Times Beach had to abandon their homes because of the dioxin
contamination discovered in 1982. Both the state and the EPA launched
massive cleanup efforts.
The bluebird (Sialia Sialis) is the state’s official
bird. Other critters included in the state code are:
State animal:
Aquatic animal:
Fish:
Horse:
Insect:
Missouri Mule
Paddlefish (aka spoonbill)
Channel Catfish
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse
Honey Bee
Many of the trends of the 1980s persisted into the 1990s. Efforts to end
segregation in Kansas City and St. Louis continued to tax the state’s school
funds and led to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, Missouri v. Jenkins, requiring
reconsideration of achievement requirements and across-the-board pay
raises for Kansas City schools. Changes in racial attitudes on the part of
both black and white Missourians made the future of desegregation efforts
even more questionable as some black activists called for black-controlled
schools as preferable to integrated ones, and many whites expressed dismay
at the cost of desegregation attempts in the two cities.
Democrat Mel Carnahan broke Republican control of the governor’s office
in 1992. Republicans Christopher Bond and John Ashcroft had held the
governor’s position during the 1980s (both were subsequently elected to
the U.S. Senate). Quickly, Carnahan succeeded in getting the Democratically
controlled legislature to create a new formula that increased and equalized
state support for public elementary and secondary schools. New standards
of expectations for student achievement also became a part of the 1993
law.
During the 2000 general election, Carnahan, who had been reelected
governor in 1996, ran against Ashcroft for his Senate seat. Weeks before
the election, Carnahan was killed in a plane crash as he traveled to a
campaign event. It was too late to remove his name from the ballot, and
thus he remained the Democratic candidate. In November Carnahan won
posthumously, and the new Missouri governor, Bob Holden, appointed
Carnahan’s wife, Jean Carnahan, to fill his seat for a special two-year term.
Although Ashcroft lost the election, he was appointed U.S. attorney general
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MISSOURI STATE FACTS
Statehood:
Capitol:
Population:
Largest City:
Land area:
Median HH Income:
Aug. 10, 1821 (24th state)
Jefferson City
5,672,579 (2002)
Kansas City (pop: 441,500; metro. area: 1.8 mil.)
68,886 sq.mi. (18th)
$37,934 (1999)
Race: White
(2000 Census) Black
Asian
Other
84.9%
11.2%
1.1%
2.8%
Special Holidays: Truman Day
Missouri Day
May 8
Third Wednesday in October
Nickname: The Show Me State
Motto: Salus pouli suprema lex esto - The welfare of the
people shall be the supreme law
Flag: Centered on red, white and blue fields is the
Missouri state seal. It is encircled by a blue band
with twenty-four stars representing the number
of states in 1821.
MISSOURI POLITICS
Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) is the
official tree nut of Missouri. There are only two
other state nuts: Alabama’s pecan and Oregon’s
hazelnut. Georgia would be a fourth state due to
its huge peanut industry, though since goobers
technically are legumes, the peanut can only be
Georgia’s official “state crop,” not “state nut.”
Missouri tends not to be very loyal to party lines, electing both Republican
and Democratic candidates on an individual basis. In fact, Missouri has
chosen the winning candidate in all presidential elections but one since
1904. Since the end of WWII, nine of the last twelve governors have been
Democrats. However, Matt Blunt, the current governor is Republican as
are both Senators, Christopher Bond and James Talent. Interestingly, during
the 2004 elections, Missouri was categorized as a "red" state while St. Louis
politics were mainly Democratic.
Sidebar
MISSOURI COURTS
FEDERAL
The federal court system has three tiers: Supreme Court, Circuit Courts of
Appeal, and District Courts.
The country’s highest court is called the Supreme Court of the United
States, seated in Washington, D.C. Missouri is in the Eighth Circuit Court of
Appeals, which also has jurisdiction over federal district courts in Arkansas,
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The state is divided into two federal districts that hear cases to be tried in
federal court in Missouri: Eastern and Western. The Eastern District divides
its caseload geographically among three divisions: Northern, Eastern, and
Southeast. The Western District has five divisions: Western, Southwestern,
St. Joseph, Central, and Southern. Thus, a federal case in St. Louis city
would begin in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Since 1904, Missouri has chosen the winning
candidate for President every time except
in 1956, when the state cast its electoral
votes for Adlai Stevenson of Illinois, earning
Missouri the nickname of the bellwether
state.
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Missouri, Eastern Division. The state also has a federal bankruptcy court in
each district. District court judges are appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate.
STATE
Paralleling the federal court system, Missouri has three tiers of state courts:
Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Circuit Courts.
Missouri is in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
The state’s highest court is called the Supreme Court of Missouri, seated
in Jefferson City. The court’s seven judges are selected under the Missouri
Non-partisan Court Plan, which includes selection by an Appellate Judicial
Commission and appointment by the governor. New judges must survive
a retention vote by constituents at the ballot box after serving for a year;
subsequent terms last 12 years, renewable upon surviving another vote.
The state’s intermediate court is called the Court of Appeals, and has
three districts that handle appeals from the state’s circuit (i.e., trial) courts:
Eastern, Western, and Southern. The judges of the Court of Appeals are
determined and retained in essentially the same manner as judges of the
supreme court.
Missouri circuit courts are courts of original civil and criminal jurisdiction.
That is, cases usually begin in the circuit court, which is where trials may
occur. Within the circuit court, there are various divisions, such as associate
circuit, small claims, municipal, family, probate, criminal, and juvenile.
Missouri’s counties and the City of St. Louis are organized into forty-five
judicial circuits. In most circuits—with the exception of Jackson, Clay,
Platte, Saint Louis County, and City of St. Louis—circuit judges are chosen
by partisan election and serve six year terms. They must be reelected for
each term. The five other circuits fill judgeships like the appellate and
supreme court, with six year terms.
Judges of the Missouri Supreme Court
Chief Justice Ronnie L. White
The Missouri State Court system’s Court of
Appeals has three districts.
Judge Michael A. Wolff
Judge Laura Denvir Stith
Judge William Ray Price, Jr.
Judge Richard B. Teitelman
Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.
Judge Mary Rhodes Russell
As of August 2003
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A CITY IN MISSOURI
HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS
EARLY SETTLEMENT
Long before European explorers traveled the Mississippi River, the
Mississipians, a mighty Indian civilization of mound builders, made their
home in this area. More than 20,000 people lived in the fertile river valley.
When that culture disappeared during Europe’s Middle Ages, only their
huge, mysterious earthen structures were left, earning St. Louis its earliest
nickname, “Mound City.”
Spaniard, Hernando de Soto, became the first European to explore the
Mississippi River in 1542. Spain made no effort to establish its sovereignty in
the valley. So, the French laid claim to the valley following the expedition of
Marquette and Joliet in 1673. One hundred years later, the French and Indian
War (1754-1763) created shortages in trade goods and an inflation with
disastrous consequences for New Orleans merchants. Seeking to stimulate
trade, the French governor of Louisiana granted trading monopolies to local
merchants. He awarded trade with the tribes on the Missouri River and the
western bank of the Mississippi to the firm of Pierre LaClede. In exchange,
LaClede and his partner, Antoine Maxent agreed to establish and manage a
trading post in Illinois country.
In August 1763, Laclede started upriver with his 13-year-old stepson,
Auguste Chouteau. In December, they arrived at the confluence of the
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Because the land was too low and swampy
where the rivers met for a town to exist, they retraced their route, drifting
about eighteen miles down the Mississippi until they spotted limestone
bluffs on the west side of the river. In his journal, LaClede exclaimed, “I
have found a situation where I am going to form a settlement which might
become, hereafter, one of the finest cities in America.”
LaClede and Chouteau selected a site for their new fur-trading town on top
of a gently sloping plateau, where a break in the bluff gave easy access to
the river, yet would protect the settlement from flooding. They returned
downriver and spent the winter recruiting workers and buying supplies.
On February 14, 1764, 14-year-old Auguste Chouteau arrived at the site
with a party of thirty workers, and began construction. LaClede arrived in
April and named the site St. Louis in honor of Louis IX, crusader King of
France.
THE LOUISIANA PUCHASE
St. Louis became a center for north-south commerce along the Mississippi
River. Though not spectacular, the village’s growth in the latter years of the
18th Century was steady. The frontier trading post soon became one of the
most important villages within hundreds of miles.
The secret treaty of St. Ildefonse in 1800 ceded the Louisiana Territory
from Spain to France. Then, in 1804, the city of St. Louis became part of
the United States through the Louisiana Purchase.
Sidebar
St. Louis’ old nickname, “Mound City,” is
also the name of one of the oldest black bar
associations west of the Mississippi, founded
in 1922. Student membership in the Mound
CIty Bar Association is free.
www.mobar.org/local_bars/mound_city.htm
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By the time of the Purchase, St. Louis was a bustling river landing boasting
a population of 1,100. After the Lewis and Clark expedition returned from
exploring the Purchase with news of beaver sightings, St. Louis became a
hub for trappers in a new trade oriented to the far west.
On December 16, 1811, the most powerful earthquake in U.S. history
shook the St. Louis area. The epicenter was in New Madrid, Missouri,
approximately 150 miles south of St. Louis. This was the first of three
magnitude-eight earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks to rock the
Mississippi River Valley that winter. Large areas sank into the earth, new
lakes formed, the course of the Mississippi changed, and forests were
destroyed over an area of 150,000 acres. Many houses were demolished, but
fatalities were low because the area was only sparsely settled. In St. Louis,
chimneys were toppled and log cabins were thrown down. Huge waves on
the Mississippi River overwhelmed many boats and washed others high on
the shore. High banks collapsed into the river, sand bars gave way, and entire
islands disappeared.
In 1817, a steamboat docked in St. Louis for the first time. Steamboats soon
became the dominant mode of transportation on the Mississippi River.
Levees were transformed into wharves of stone and warehouses were built
to receive goods. By 1849, St. Louis was a major trading city for travelers
who passed through on their way to the California gold rush or the Oregon
Trail. The travelers brought cholera that sickened and killed hundreds of
people. During the five months of an 1849 epidemic, one-tenth of St. Louis’
entire population of 70,000 died.
Major railroad lines in 1860.
That same year, a steamboat explosion set fire to the city. The fire began
on the steamboat White Cloud, moored in the St. Louis harbor. While the
volunteer fire company fought the fire, it burned through a rope holding
the boat to the dock. The White Cloud floated away, setting fire to other
steamboats and the wharves. Freight stacked on the levee added fuel to the
fire. Within hours, most of the riverfront was ablaze. The fire burned fifteen
blocks of the center of the city and caused over $6 million in damage. It put
thousands of St. Louisans out of work and left hundreds homeless. While
the fire destroyed the City’s earliest buildings, it created the opportunity for
more substantial rebuilding. St. Louis rebuilt with brick and iron rather than
easily kindled wood.
THE VICTORIAN AGE
St. Louis entered the Victorian Age with massive growth of industry and
commerce. Resources of iron, the era of the steamboat and railroads, and
the age of invention molded the city into a thriving metropolis. St. Louis
developed a booming factory and foundry industry. Steamboats carried
supplies for the industries, making St. Louis the nation’s third busiest port
until the beginning of the Civil War.
In the 1850’s, St. Louis received a large number of German and Irish
immigrants. Germans who could afford the voyage came to St. Louis to
escape political unrest in their country. The Irish came to the United States
to escape the potato famine in Ireland. By 1850, 43% of St. Louisans were
German or Irish natives.
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African-Americans were both free and slaves in St. Louis. Dred Scott, a
slave, filed a lawsuit for his freedom in St. Louis Circuit court in 1846.
He argued that because his owner’s husband had taken him to several free
states, he should be declared free. The jury agreed with Scott, setting him
free. His owner appealed the decision to the Missouri Supreme Court, which
overturned the finding and returned Scott to slavery. Scott then opened
the case in federal court where he lost. He took his case all the way to the
U.S. Supreme Court, which found that he was not a citizen but a piece of
property and, therefore, not entitled to file a lawsuit. The court’s ruling
meant that Scott had to remain a slave, but he was sold soon thereafter and
his new owner set him free.
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Sidebar
Fed up with the cost of supporting ongoing
expansion in St. Louis county, residents of
St. Louis City seceded from the County in
1876. (Hence, St. Louis City is not in St.
Louis County.) Ironically, it is now the City
that could use the County’s support.
The 1860’s helped shape the path St. Louis would follow during the next
100 years. The Civil War shut the city off from its former markets in the
upper Midwest and ensured that Chicago would become the leading city in
the region. It also closed St. Louis’ southern markets until the end of the
war. In 1860, the city was divided between numerous factions who opposed
or supported slavery to various degrees. St. Louis was generally pro-Union
because of its commercial contacts with the east and its large German
population that opposed slavery. However, much of the rest of the state
supported the Confederacy. As a result, the state legislature took steps
to place the St. Louis police under state, rather than municipal control, a
situation that still exists today.
St. Louis City separated from St. Louis County in 1876. “The Great
Divorce” was promoted by city residents who objected to the cost of
supporting ongoing expansion in the county. St. Louis became the nation’s
first home rule city, but unlike most, it was separated from any county.
Although this would eventually prove a severe limitation to the City of St.
Louis, at the time there was ample room for the city to grow within its fixed
boundaries.
The 1874 completion of the Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River signaled
the beginning of east-west railroad commerce in St. Louis. The railroads
affected river traffic and were encouraged by local government. Construction
of the Eads Bridge made St. Louis an important link in the continuing
growth of transcontinental rail travel, but came too late to prevent Chicago
from overtaking St. Louis as the largest rail hub in the nation.
The formation of the Terminal Railroad Association in 1889, consolidated
all the train lines in the city and initiated plans for a new Union Station. The
station was to be located at 18th and Market Streets. Completed in 1894,
Union Station was one of the largest and most lavish stations completed in
the 19th Century. The main building had three pavilions: the East Pavilion,
which held the clock tower; the Central Pavilion; and the Western Pavilion,
where the Terminal Hotel was located. The Grand Hall on the second floor
contained ornamental plaster moldings, sculptures, frescoes, elaborate light
fixtures, and art glass. Union Station quickly became the main gateway to
the city. All rail travelers arriving from the east or west changed trains there.
Rail travel declined after World War II, and the last train left Union Station
in 1978. In the 1980’s, the building underwent an adaptive reuse as a mall,
hotel, and entertainment complex. Today, the renovated station is one of the
city’s major tourist attractions.
U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Scott v. Sanford,
written by Justice Taney in 1857.
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The expansion of the railroads helped facilitate the growth of some of St.
Louis’ most famous businesses. In 1860, Eberhard Anheuser purchased
the Bavarian Brewing Company and changed its name to the Anheuser
Brewing Company. His son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, began working at the
brewery in 1864. Twelve years later, Busch created a new pilsner-style lager
called Budweiser. Budweiser became the country’s first nationally marketed
beer, thanks to Busch’s innovative use of refrigerated railcars and other
technological advances. In 1879, Anheuser and Busch formed a partnership
and changed the name of the brewery to the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Association.
In December 1878, Joseph Pulitzer purchased the bankrupt Evening Dispatch
for $2,500. Two days later, John A. Dillon proposed a merger of his Evening
Post with the Dispatch and the name was changed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
In 1883, Pulitzer also bought the New York World. In 1912, his son, Joseph
Pulitzer II, took over the Post-Dispatch and made it into one of the most
prominent newspapers in the country. The Post-Dispatch was the first U.S.
newspaper to install offset printing presses. It has won many Pulitzer prizes
and Time Magazine listed it as one of the world’s ten greatest newspapers.
William H. Danforth founded Ralston Purina Company in 1894. He
observed that “animals must eat the year round.” So, he went into the
business of mixing formula feeds for farm animals. The Company became
the world’s largest producer of dry dog foods and dry and soft-moist cat
foods. At one time, the company was one of the 100 largest corporations
in America.
The St. Louis Browns baseball team joined the National League at the
conclusion of their 1891 season. The team was outfitted in red-stripped
stockings and red-trimmed uniforms. When sportswriter Willie McHale
overhead a fan remark, “What a lovely shade of cardinal,” he used the new
nickname in his column. The nickname struck a chord with St. Louis fans
and the team officially changed its name to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1900.
Map of the City of St. Louis in 1843.
The city’s American League team arrived in St. Louis from Milwaukee in
1902. The team took the old St. Louis Cardinals name, the St. Louis Browns.
The high point of the Browns’ stay in St. Louis was the 1944 season,
during which they won the AL pennant on the final day of the season. The
Cardinals won the NL title, setting up an all-St. Louis World Series. The
“Streetcar Series” was the only World Series ever played entirely in one park.
The Cardinals won the Series 4-2. The Browns played their last game in St.
Louis in 1953. Earlier that year, August Busch, Jr. of Anheuser-Busch had
purchased the Cardinals. The owner of the Browns realized he could not
compete with the brewery’s money, so he sold the team to a group from
Baltimore, where they were renamed the Baltimore Orioles for the 1954
season.
THE 1904 WORLD’S FAIR
By 1890, the U.S. Census declared that the frontier had closed and America
held no more unexplored lands. To honor St. Louis’ role in the westward
expansion of the United States, civic leaders planned a grand World’s
Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The 1904 celebration, held in
Forest Park, recognized the 100th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition. The park was transformed into a glittering expanse of palaces
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and attractions, drawing 20 million visitors and exhibits from forty-three
countries over eight months. Popular foods, including the ice cream cone,
the hot dog and iced tea, were introduced at the fair. Scott Joplin’s new
ragtime music enthralled visitors and the song “Meet Me in St. Louis”
summed up the most glorious time St. Louis had ever seen. The fair, and the
1904 Olympic Games, which took place at Washington University, defined
St. Louis as a world-class city.
Transportation underwent dramatic changes in the early part of the Twentieth
Century. Increasing popularity of the automobile caused congestion
downtown as early as the 1920’s. St. Louis was home to the nation’s first
gasoline station and the first automobile accident. Hot air balloon watching
became a popular spectator event and the first International Balloon Race
was held in St. Louis in 1908. Charles Lindbergh became the first man
to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, flying a plane dubbed
“The Spirit of St. Louis” in honor of the sponsorship of twelve St. Louis
businessmen.
In the 1930’s the city and the National Park Service formed a joint venture
to create a memorial to the westward expansion of the country. In 1935,
St. Louis voters approved a bond issue to cover the city’s share of the
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Demolition of a thirty-square
block area on the riverfront finished in 1940, but World War II and the
Korean War delayed progress on the project. In 1948, Eero Saarinen won
$225,000 in an architectural competition to develop the memorial area. He
designed the Gateway Arch. Federal funds were approved and work began
in the 1960’s. The $32 million Arch was “topped off ” in 1965, opened to
public use in 1967, and officially dedicated in 1968. It soars 630 feet into
the sky and attracts over one million visitors each year. Today, the Jefferson
National Expansion Memorial consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum
of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse.
POST WORLD WAR II
During the Great Migration between World War I and World War II,
thousands of African-Americans moved to St. Louis. Although the U.S.
Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that segregated schools were unconstitutional,
the St. Louis Public Schools remained segregated. In 1972, Minnie Liddell,
a parent of African-American students in the St. Louis Public Schools,
sued the school system when she received notice that her children were
to be moved to a school that taught black students as opposed to the
school where they were currently enrolled, which taught predominantly
white students. This case resulted in the establishment of the Voluntary
Interdistrict Desegregation Program, which allowed the transfer of students
among the city school district and metropolitan districts in St. Louis County.
It was the largest program of its kind in the nation. In 2000, 13,500 AfricanAmerican students in the city rode buses to predominantly white schools
in the county. As part of the plan, approximately 1,300 students from the
county also rode buses to city magnet schools, which offered specialized
programs in performing arts, science and technology. The bussing of
students still remains, but the involvement of individual districts varies and
the future of the program is uncertain.
World War II created an economic boom for St. Louis because 40% of
Sidebar
The “Streetcar Series” in 1944 between the
St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Browns
was the only World Series ever to be played
entirely in one ballpark.
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the United States’ small arms was produced at the local Weldon Springs
Ordinance Plant. After World War II, the city’s population peaked at
856,796. The crowded city had no more room to grow within its fixed
boundaries, and much of the housing stock had been neglected during the
Great Depression and World War II. Thus, any new growth had to occur in
the suburbs of St. Louis County, which the city could not annex. Although
some African-Americans from the south and southeast Missourians
continued to move into St. Louis, earlier immigrant generations gradually
moved to suburbia. Urban renewal efforts and public housing development
programs could not stem the tide of population loss, and in some cases
contributed to the decline. Four new interstate highways cut block-wide
swaths through neighborhoods, facilitating the exodus to the suburbs. By
1980, the city’s population had fallen to 450,000.
The flowering dogwood became the state tree of
Missouri in 1955. These pink and white blooms
flourish throughout the state in spring.
Yet, the 1965 construction of the Gateway Arch and 1966 construction
of Busch Memorial Stadium (home of the Cardinals baseball team)
helped promote the revitalization of the central business district. The new
sports stadium served as the home of the St. Louis baseball Cardinals and
football Cardinals, and many special events. The city named the stadium
in honor of August Busch, Jr. and the Anheuser-Busch companies, which
had contributed $5 million towards its construction. The stadium features
ninety-six miniature versions of the Gateway Arch in its design.
A thirty-year downtown building boom followed, including such projects
as the Cervantes Convention Center in 1978, the Union Station rehab in
1985, and St. Louis Centre in 1986. At the same time, growing interest in
preservation of historic neighborhoods, partly fueled by federal tax credits,
led to the revitalization of the Central West End, DeBaliviere Place, Soulard,
and Lafayette Square neighborhoods during the 1970’s and 1980’s.
In 1987, the football team left St. Louis, citing inadequacy of the stadium
as a primary reason. Their departure followed months of civic debate and
negotiations between the owner and the city regarding construction of a new
football stadium. When no realistic plan for a stadium was forthcoming, the
team moved to Phoenix. Local officials and fans were shocked. Subsequent
efforts to secure an expansion franchise failed, but the city was able to lure
the Los Angeles Rams to town in 1996 after a new football stadium was built
as an expansion of the convention center.
Although the 1986 tax reform and the recession of the late 1980’s and early
1990’s slowed growth considerably, several major projects were completed
such as the MetroLink light rail line, the Convention Center expansion, Kiel
Civic Center (home of the Blues), and Edward Jones Dome (home of the
Rams).
The great Mississippi River flood of 1993 detracted from urban revitalization
efforts somewhat, but most of the low-lying industrial areas of the city
were protected by a floodwall. From May through September of 1993, the
worst flood in U.S. history occurred across the Midwest. Fifty flood deaths
occurred and damages approached $15 billion. All of the rivers in Missouri
had major or record crests, including the Mississippi River at St. Louis,
which crested at 49.58 feet on August 1, 1993 with water almost reaching
the top steps of the Gateway Arch.
Bi-State Development Agency, the greater St. Louis area transit authority,
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opened Metrolink, the region’s first rapid transit line, in 1993. The light-rail
line, with its first sixteen stations, connected St. Louis City with St. Louis
and St. Clair Counties. The line reused the lower deck of the Eads Bridge,
late 19th Century tunnels under downtown St. Louis, and the Wabash rail
right-of-way from Mill Creek Valley to the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Additional stations were added at Lambert Airport and the east riverfront
in 1994, and at the East Terminal of the airport in 1998. In 2001, eight
additional stations were added with the St. Clair County extension of
Metrolink to Belleville, Illinois. An additional two stations are planned to
continue the St. Clair County extension to Mid-America Airport. Meanwhile,
a Cross-County extension to Clayton-Shrewsbury is planned for 2005.
Today, despite a continued population decline, downtown and neighborhood
revitalization efforts are ongoing in the City of St. Louis. Medicine at BarnesJewish and St. Louis University Hospitals, brewing at Anheuser-Busch, and
banking at Bank of America and Firstar Bank (now US Bank) are leading
industries in the city; five Fortune 500 corporations are headquartered in the
city limits; and many of the older industrial buildings serve as incubators for
small businesses. Despite the many challenges, the City of St. Louis is ready
to grow into its fourth century.
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In 2001, the Census Bureau reported that,
based on Census 2000 data, the popular
center of the United States is Edgar Springs,
Missouri (population 190), about 120 miles
HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS
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History’s Time Portal to Old St. Louis
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www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/planning/research/data/about/history.html
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NEIGHBORHOODS
One thing that may confuse newcomers to St. Louis is that St. Louis City is
not part of St. Louis County. The City is its own separate entity, autonomous
from St. Louis County. Here are some major neighborhoods in both the city
and the county.
In re
Finding Housing
and a Roommate
Your first step in finding an apartment in
St. Louis should be the School of Law’s
website for admitted students:
law.wustl.edu/admissions/admitted
You should have received a username
and password to access this site; if not,
contact the Admissions office.
There you’ll find a wealth of information
about finding housing and roommates,
including results from the 2005 Housing
Survey. The Survey compiles detailed
information about each neighborhood
that’s popular among students at the
School of law. The admitted students
site also contains links to University
and non-University housing listings,
student reviews of landlords, and other
information to help you get settled in the
area and prepared for law school.
Finally, if you’re not currently in the St.
Louis area, or are thinking of having
a roommate, you should consider
attending one of the two Housing Days,
to be held on June 16 and July 7, 2004.
It’s a great way not only to decide where
you want to live, but also to find out with
whom you do (and don’t) want to live
during your first year of law school.
CENTRAL WEST END
A shopping and entertainment district in midtown St. Louis, the Central
West End is located northeast of Forest Park, and runs primarily along
Euclid, McPherson to Maryland Plaza. Life begins in the CWE in the early
afternoon and continues just about as late as you want. The CWE is one of
the largest neighborhoods in St. Louis, and is home to many elegant, old
gated neighborhoods. The Euclid business district is home to more than 300
shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. Gay-, student-, and pedestrian-friendly,
the CWE caters to urban and cosmopolitan tastes, it is a comfortable place
to waste away a day. The kitschy shops and outdoor cafes and dining provide
a fun, spontaneous environment for the young at play.
Additionally, the Central West End is home to the Chase Park Plaza hotel.
The Chase houses a branch of the St. Louis Workout Gym with a pool, a
top quality salon and day spa, Café Eau, the Tenderloin Room for fabulous
dining and a five screen movie theatre showing popular new releases with
discounted student tickets and serving beer.
Aside from the timeless Tenderloin Room in the Chase, there are many
wonderful restaurants in the CWE, including LiLuma and Café Leon,
two extraordinary places to go for elegant and delicious Mediterranean
or French fare. The CWE’s biggest draw at night, however, are its many
bars, conveniently within walking distance from most CWE apartments.
Llywelyn’s, a two story Welsh pub, is a popular hangout for the Wash U
crowd. M.P. O’Reilly’s (home of dollar pitchers every Thursday night) and
the trendy pan-Asian hotspot Zoe are other big draws.
The CWE is often noted for its architecture and copious collection of
churches, including the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral. Many of the apartments
in the CWE are converted old single-family dwellings. However, there are
some new “high-rise” apartment buildings as well as 1904 Worlds Fair hotels
that have been renovated and reincarnated as apartment buildings. There
are also many elegant mansions, on tree-lined gated streets, showcasing the
elegance and craft that went into home building in the past. These houses
tend to be very well cared for and are a pleasure to drive by.
30 percent of those who responded in the 2004 School of Law Housing
Survey said they lived in the Central West End. One bedroom apartments
ranged from $475 to $1,500 per month, averaging a steep $850; two bedrooms
ranged from $625 to $1,165, and averaged $843. Despite being one of the
most popular neighborhoods among students, survey respondents gave the
CWE relatively low marks on safety.
CLAYTON
Follow Forsyth Boulevard west; past the Wash U campus and you are in the
City of Clayton. Clayton is the governmental center of St. Louis County.
Downtown Clayton is home to some of the classiest and most expensive
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eateries and merchants. It also serves one of the most prosperous of St.
Louis suburbs, and thus offers many services and specialty shops, which can
be difficult to find elsewhere.
Popular food options that won’t break the bank include delicious fireoven pizzas at Il Vicino, burritos and tacos at Zuzu’s, breakfast at the City
Coffeehouse & Creperie, and a caprese salad sandwich at Companion
Bakery. The 24-hour Schnuck’s on Clayton Road, east of Big Bend, is
arguably the most popular grocery store among law students, and is the
busiest in the area. To quench your thirst, hit Kilkenny’s on Thursday night,
for $7 buckets of six beers, and to quell your need to impress your sectionmates without raising your hand in class, head for Duffy’s next to Schnuck’s
for their surprisingly hopping karaoke night on Tuesdays.
In contrast to St. Louis City, Clayton boasts very low crime rates. Despite
the heavy police presence throughout the city, the friendly officers seem
to spend most of their patrolling time waving at locals, dealing with traffic
accidents, and catching speeders on Big Bend and Forsyth.
With cobblestone streets, brick sidewalks, and
some of the city’s oldest architecture, the Landing
is one of St. Louis’ hotspots for late-night boozing
and clubbing.
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The two most popular residential areas among students are the Moorlands,
located east of Hanley between Clayton Rd. and Wydown, and DeMun,
located northwest of Skinker and Clayton Rd. Both feature rows of threestory brick apartment buildings, tree-lined streets, and generally younger
residents. A short walk from the Moorlands are some businesses at Hanley
and Wydown, including the law school watering hole Starbucks. DeMun has
a number of small businesses on Demun Ave., including the famous Kaldi’s
Coffeehouse, Jimmy’s on the Park, and the new and popular Sasha’s Wine
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Bar and Market. Both areas are serviced by Wash U shuttle service.
Clayton is about as popular (and as expensive) as the Central West End. 22
percent of students who responded in the Housing Survey said they lived
in Clayton, and apartments were second only to the CWE in costliness. The
average monthly cost of a one bedroom was $687, and the average two
bedroom was $903. Among neighborhoods most popular with law students,
Clayton had the highest marks for safety and second-highest rating for
overall satisfaction (second to Richmond Heights).
SKINKER - DEBALIVIERE
Bounded by Union, Delmar, DeBaliviere, and Forest Park Parkway, along
the north edge of Forest Park, this quiet, charming neighborhood is filled
with apartments and, as a result, a lot of students and young professionals.
A few cafes and specialty shops are scattered throughout the neighborhood,
including Nik’s Wine Bar and Hookah Lounge and the hot new Kayak’s
Coffee and Provisions. Numerous university-owned apartments, leased by
Quadrangle, are located on and near Pershing, and are easily recognizable
by their green-and-red plaques bearing each building’s street number.
Quadrangle is located at 700 Rosedale Ct. Frequent car break-ins and thefts,
and even some assaults, have left some regretting their decision to live in the
area. Others love the area for the affordable rents, large apartment units, and
unbeatably close access to campus.
After Clayton and the Central West End, Skinker-DeBaliviere and University
City are the next most popular neighborhoods among law students. Nine
percent of survey respondents said they lived in Skinker-DeBaliviere. Last
year, one-bedroom apartments ran $500 to $645, and averaged $557. Twobedrooms were only slightly more expensive, averaging $767. Students in the
Housing Survey rated the area as the worst in safety and satisfaction.
UNIVERSITY CITY / THE LOOP
The Delmar Loop (so named because it was once the site of a streetcar
loop) is bounded by Olive Boulevard on the north, Washington Avenue on
the South, Kingsland Avenue on the west and Skinker on the east. Delmar
itself might be called the “main drag” of University City, the suburb
directly north of the Wash U campus. The Loop area is about the closest
thing to a college town in the university vicinity. Among the residents of
the Loop are the Tivoli Theater, Blueberry Hill, The Pageant, Cicero’s, the
Delmar Lounge, Halo, and Fitz’s. Sketchy people abound at all hours along
Delmar, but in all the heavy police presence keeps the area safe, due to its
huge commercial value to University City and the surrounding area. Recent
commercial expansions east of Skinker have added even more life to this
already bustling area.
U City is roughly as popular as Skinker-DeBaliviere. 16 percent of survey
respondents said they lived in the neighborhood. Rent for one bedroom
apartments ranged from $470 to $750 a month, averaging $610. Two
bedroom places ran $500 to $900, and averaged $803. Unlike SkinkerDeBaliviere, however, U City received rather average safety and satisfaction
ratings. Some areas of U City are serviced by the Wash U shuttle.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS
ST. LOUIS NEIGHBORHOODS
Just south of Clayton, on the other side of Clayton Road,
lies the quiet city of Richmond Heights. Technically,
Schnucks on Clayton road is in Richmond Heights, as is
the hotel portion of the Cheshire (the popular bar at the
Cheshire is actually located across the border in St. Louis
City, and thus can remain open until 3 am.
Apartments in Richmond Heights are relatively affordable.
A one-bedroom will start around $550 and two bedrooms
will begin around $850. Although somewhat boring in
character, Richmond Heights received marks on par
with Clayton in overall satisfaction and safety in the Housing
Survey, and is just as close to campus as Dogtown.
DOGTOWN
Historically an Irish-Catholic area, Dogtown is a nice,
quiet, family neighborhood located along the south edge of
Forest Park, east of McCausland (South of Clayton Road,
Skinker becomes McCausland), and has several wonderful
bars and restaurants, including Chuy Arzola’s (Mexican)
and Seamus McDaniel’s (Irish pub).
Nice one bedroom apartments start at about $500; two
bedrooms begin at $850. Though overall satisfaction with
Dogtown among law students is fairly average, perceptions
of safety were lower (in fact, second only to SkinkerDeBaliviere in being unsafe).
MAPLEWOOD
South of Richmond Heights, north of Webster Groves,
east of Hanley Road, and west of McCausland Avenue,
lies the City of Maplewood. Manchester Road cuts EastWest through the middle of the city, and numerous stores
and restaurants line this thoroughfare, including Schlafly
Bottleworks (brewery, restaurant and bar), numerous car
dealerships, and the excellent 24-hour Tiffany’s diner,
situated cattycorner from discount grocery store Shop
’n Save. Big Bend Boulevard cuts North-South through
the middle of the city, with even more commercial bustle
continuing without interruption from Richmond Heights.
The city has a reputation for being a safe and inexpensive
area in which to live, though few law students reside
there.
BENTON PARK
Just across from the Anheuser-Busch Brewery is Benton
Park, where the historic Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion is
open for tours and the denizens of the Lemp Mansion
Restaurant will tell you tales of an ill-fated brewing family
who haunt the house. Also in Benton Park are the popular
antique row on Cherokee Street and funky Venice Cafe.
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THE HILL
Located off Kingshighway in south St. Louis, The Hill
is one of the tastiest neighborhoods in St. Louis. Italian
immigrants settled here in the early 1900’s and even
today, 75% of its residents are of Italian descent. Baseball
personalities Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola grew up here.
Most important, great Italian food is around every corner,
either by form of restaurant, bakery, or deli.
HYDE PARK
When you see the landmark Catholic Church at 1-70
and Salisbury, just north of downtown, you’ve arrived
at Hyde Park. Hyde Park is probably the most diverse
neighborhood in St. Louis. Originally a working-class,
German neighborhood, it has been recently known as
a haven for low-income families and individuals. Lately,
however, the middle class has been returning to the
neighborhood. Hyde Park is a great place to begin to
understand the complex dynamics of urban issues.
LACLEDE’S LANDING (“THE LANDING”)
In 1764, a French merchant named Pierre Laclede
established a trading post on the western bank of the
Mississippi. This was the original area of St. Louis. While
most of the original buildings were razed to make way for
the Arch and its grounds, in 1975, the landing site was
extensively renovated. Fabulous restaurants, shops, and
some of the best nightlife in St. Louis are all found in this
charming area.
The landing is simply a few streets of bars where it feels
like spring break in Cancun every weekend. Morgan
Street, Banana Joes, Bar St. Louis, all have your dance
club sceene, the mini skirts, the grinding, the loud music,
drink specials, cover charges, people dancing on bars
and hooking up left and right. You have to pay cover
and you have to pay to park (alternatively, you can take
the Metrolink there). But if you’re looking for a wild
undergrad style party scene, the landing is a sure thing.
However, just go at night, the party doesn’t start before
till 11 or later.
LADUE
Ladue is a refuge for St. Louis’ rich and powerful. The
major arterials are lined with private roads and lanes,
with mansions sprawling over the city’s lush rolling hills.
Elite high schools, boutique shopping, fancy cars, and
other upper crust norms abound here. No apartments,
just houses. In 1994, the City of Ladue lost what would
become a seminal First Amendment rights case in City of
Ladue v. Gilleo. (http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/
92-1856.ZO.html) In that case, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Ladue
city ordinance that established a broad prohibition on posting signs that
even affected signs placed on private property. While the City’s ordinance
was found to be unconstitutional, the spirit behind the law remains, and
consequently, Ladue is one of the most beautiful, meticulously maintained,
and elusive neighborhoods in the entire region.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
Near downtown St. Louis, Lafayette is St. Louis’ oldest historic district.
Mansions, townhouses, and row houses, which fill the neighborhood, are the
country’s finest intact neighborhood collection of the architectural styles that
were in vogue from the civil war until 1900. The center of the neighborhood
is Lafayette Park, the oldest park west of the Mississippi. Lafayette Square
has several bed-and-breakfast establishments and restaurants, including
Chocolate Bar, Arcelia’s, Squires, and 33 Wine Bar.
SOULARD
Bounded by Broadway and 1-44, Soulard is a German and Czech-Slovak
immigrant neighborhood dating from the early 1800’s. The center of this
neighborhood is the 200-year-old Soulard Market. The Market has the best
produce section in St. Louis. The neighborhood has wonderful brick row
houses. Soulard is famous for its huge Mardi Gras (purportedly the secondlargest in the country) and Bastille Day celebrations. It is also home to
several great bars, restaurants, and blues clubs.
SOUTH GRAND
The legendary Chuck Berry, a native of The Ville,
plays every month at Blueberry Hill in the Loop,
wooing fans old and new with classics like “My
Ding-A-Ling” and “Sweet Little Sixteen.”
Adjacent to Tower Grove Park, this area is one of the most internationally
diverse neighborhood in St. Louis. Despite being a somewhat sketchy
neighborhood, those who crave southeast-Asian food flock to South
Grand’s inexpensive restaurants and specialty food shops, which include
Pho Grand, Lemon Grass, The King & I, and Jay’s International Market.
The neighborhood is also one of the most openly gay-friendly as well.
THE VILLE
Bounded by M.L. King Drive, Taylor Avenue, St. Louis Avenue, and Sarah
Street, this neighborhood is St. Louis’ most significant black historic district
and home to Sumner High School, the first high school for blacks west of
the Mississippi. Alumni include Dick Gregory, Tina Turner, Bobby McFerrin,
Chuck Berry, and Arthur Ashe. Each year the Annie Malone Parade takes
place in the Ville to raise money for the children’s home founded by one of
the first black millionaires in the country.
WEBSTER GROVES
This historic community is only miles away from campus. It features
charming, eclectic neighborhoods with century-old homes, unique shops,
specialty restaurants, and a billion churches. Webster Groves is home to
Webster University, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and Opera Theater
of St. Louis.
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SHOPS & SERVICES
I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be
said to be living apart.
- e e cummings
Honesty is the best policy — when there is money in it.
- Mark Twain
Guide to Shops & Services
Alcohol & Tobacco
Banks
Bicycles
Bookstores
Cakes
Car Parts, Maintenance & Repair
Car Wash
Cellular Phones
Computers & Electronics
Costumes
Dollar Stores
Dry Cleaning & Tailoring
Farmers Markets
Florists
Formal Wear
Furniture
General Retailers
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores - Ethnic / Specialty
Hair Salons, Barbers & Spas
Home Improvement
Interview Clothing
Medical Care
Physicians
Medical Centers
Moving & Storage
Music
News & Media
FM Radio Stations
AM Radio Stations
TV Stations
Newspapers & Magazines
Notary
Office Supplies
Pet Care / Veterinarians
Pets
Pet Care Supplies
Pet Grooming
Veterinarians
Pharmacies
Photocopying, Printing
Photo Finishing, Supplies
Post Offices, Shipping
Shoe Repair
Shopping Centers
Malls
Plazas
Taxis
Travel Agencies
Video Rental
Upholstery Cleaning
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Alcohol & Tobacco
In addition to these listings, grocery stores typically have a
full selection of wine, beer, liquor, and tobacco products.
ARENA LIQUORS
1217 Hampton
645-6644
Generally overpriced. Closes M-F at 12 am, Sat-Sun at 1
am.
DIRT CHEAP CIGARETTES & BEER
2060 Hampton
646-7770
Cheap, cheap. Fun, fun.
D-MART LIQUOR
Big Bend & Manchester
They don’t have a phone line to save you money.
H.S.B. TOBACCONIST
6362 Delmar
721-1483
JON’S PIPE SHOP
42 N. Central
721-1480
THE CHEESE PLACE
7435 Forsyth
727-8788
THE WINE MERCHANT
20 S. Hanley
863-6282
WORLD MARKET
See listing in Furniture
Banks
BANK OF AMERICA
Mallinckrodt, upper level (Branch) and main level (ATM)
Small Group Housing (ATM)
7800 Forsyth (main bank)
466-0460
4625 Lindell (CWE)
284-0525
Schnucks (6600 Clayton Rd.)
284-0701
Schnucks location has extended teller hours:
M-F
10 am – 7 pm
Sat
10 am – 3 pm
Sun
11 am – 3 pm
CWE (CENTRAL WEST END) SAVINGS BANK
415 DeBaliviere
367-8800
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
7305 Manchester Ave.
645-0666
COMMERCE BANK
6630 Delmar, U City
8000 Forsyth, Clayton
6383 Clayton Rd., Clayton
726-2255
746-3000
746-7420
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
7707 Forsyth, Clayton
862-8300
PIONEER BANK & TRUST COMPANY
2211 S. Big Bend
644-6600
UMB Bank
Brentwood Promenade
621-1000
Barbers
See Hair Salons, Barbers & Spas
Bicycles
MESA CYCLES
1035 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights (south of
Clayton Rd.)
www.mesacycles.com • 645-4447
Full-fledged cycling shop, from mid- to pro-level
equipment and services. Bike brands include Seven,
Specialized, Klein, LeMond, Gary Fisher, Kestrel, etc.
THE TOURING CYCLIST
1101 S. Big Bend
www.touringcyclist.com • 781-7973
Full-fledged cycling shop. Sells low- to mid-end
equipment and gear. Bike brands include Giant, Trek, etc.
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT INC. (REI)
1703 S Brentwood Blvd. (south of 40)
www.rei.com • 918-1004
BIG SHARK BICYCLE CO.
6133 Delmar, U City
www.bigshark.com • 862-1188
Bookstores
A-1 BOOKS
10204 Page, Olivette
426-9088
Quirky used book store.
CAKES
BARNES & NOBLE
8871 Ladue Rd. (east of 170)
www.bn.com • 862-6280
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC
1519 S Brentwood Blvd. (south of 40)
www.borders.com • 918-8189
LEFT BANK BOOKS
399 N. Euclid (CWE)
367-6731
Popular new & used independent bookstore. Extensive
BGLT section.
REI (RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.)
1703 S. Brentwood Blvd. (south of 40)
www.rei.com • 918-1004
Outdoor recreation books, guides, and maps
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand (at Laclede)
slu.bkstore.com • 531-7925
STAR CLIPPER COMICS & GAMES
6392 Delmar
www.starclipper.org • 725-9110
Great selection of independent and alternative comics,
graphic novels, games, import models, toys, novelties,
collectibles, etc.
SUBTERRANEAN BOOKS
6275 Delmar, U City
862-6100
New, used, and rare books.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Mallinkrodt Center
www.wustl.edu/bookstore • 935-5500
Cakes
See also Grocery Stores
FROZEN ASSETS
Big Bend
863-4581
Ice cream store with ice cream cakes.
HANK’S CHEESECAKES
1063 South Big Bend (south of Clayton Rd.)
www.hankscheesecakes.com • 781-0300
M-F 9-6, Sat 10-5
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MAGGIE MOO’S
8853 Ladue Rd. (east of 170)
www.maggiemoos.com • 862-6651
Ice cream store with ice cream cakes.
BEN & JERRY'S
4663 MARYLAND AVE OR 6380 DELMAR BLVD
www.benjerry.com • 721-8887
Ice cream store with ice cream cakes.
Cameras
See Photo Finishing, Supplies
Car Parts, Maintenance
& Repair
AUTO ZONE
2905 S. Big Bend
www.autozone.com • 647-0095
BRUCE’S MOBIL
7001 Clayton Rd (at Big Bend)
644-3973
D & H MOTORS
7624 Dale
781-4820
DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTER
99 Brentwood Promenade Ct. (near Target)
www.gotodobbs.com • 961-5090
Large St. Louis area chain with 37 locations. Salespeople
can be pushy.
FIRESTONE TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER
7361 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton (btw. Hanley and Big Bend)
721-1000
Recommended. Bridgestone/Firestone tires plus full
maintenance services. Even the most intimidated would
feel at ease here. Many report very friendly service
and honesty (perhaps the female employees make a
difference?). Ask them to go through the invoice with
you, and they’ll take plenty of time to make sure you
understand all the charges and everything they did.
They’re happy to let you shop around, but why would
you?
JIFFY LUBE
www.jiffylube.com
4416 Kingshighway
352-6200
8000 Page Ave. at Hanley
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CAR WASH
423-6740
LOOP AUTOMOTIVE
6300 Delmar
726-1785
MEINEKE DISCOUNT MUFFLERS
9100 Manchester Rd.
961-4228
RELIANCE AUTOMOTIVE
490 N. Kingshighway
367-8485
STEVENSON’S AMOCO / BP
981 Clayton Rd. (at Skinker, with the big Amoco sign)
647-5005
Car Wash
GAS HOUSE EXPRESS CAR WASH
3853 Forest Park Ave. (at Vandeventer)
533-2743
Cheap and rather amusing car wash. Won Riverfront
Times’ Best of 2002 award, in part for its light show with
dancing penguins and fountains.
CLAYTON CAR WASH
122 S. Hanley Rd., Clayton (south of Forsyth)
726-5855
In downtown Clayton. Full inside and outside cleaning by
hand. Starts at around $15...plus tip…
FASTRACKPHILIPS 66
11142 Big Bend Rd., Kirkwood (at S. Geyer)
821-9399
The best automatic car wash with brushes (works much
better than brushless). Very long wash = bang for the
buck. $4-$8.
SCHAEFER SHELL
2707 S. Big Bend Blvd., StL (at Manchester)
647-7850
Brushless car wash. Very popular after snowstorms, but
really only good for light washings. $4-$6.
Cellular Phones
CINGULAR WIRELESS
5 Brentwood Promenade Ct., Brentwood (near Target)
www.cingular.com • 918-8330
CINGULAR WIRELESS
Galleria Mall
www.cingular.com • 727-3303
NEXTEL STORE
8853 Ladue Rd. #N, Clayton (east of 170)
www.nextel.com • 727-7884
SPRINT PCS STORE
6622 Clayton Rd., Richmond Heights (next to Schnucks)
www.sprintpcs.com • 951-5000
Clothing - Interview
See Interview Clothing
Computers & Electronics
APPLE STORE
Galleria Mall
www.apple.com • 721-8444
BEST BUY
9450 Watson Road, Crestwood
www.bestbuy.com • 843-6747
Low- to mid-level electronics and computers. Zero
customer service, but everyone loves Best Buy!
CIRCUIT CITY
1585 S. Brentwood
www.circuitcity.com • 963-0530
Low- to mid-level electronics and computers. Customer
service superior to other national chains.
ECAMPUS
TECHNOLOGIES
Mallinckrodt, Main Level
935-7424
HI-FI-FO-FUM
1155 S. Big Bend Blvd.
www.hififofum.com • 647-3606
Mid- to high-end electronics for the audiophile.
OFFICE DEPOT
1024 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Hgts. (at Clayton Rd.)
www.officedepot.com • 646-8100
RADIO SHACK
2518 S. Brentwood
www.radioshack.com • 962-1030
Limited selection of low-end, low-cost electronics and
computers, as well as electronics parts for your life
outside law school.
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ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS
1850 Craigshire Rd
www.ultimateelectronics.com • 8190283
Regional electronics chain offering a large selection of
low- to mid-range electronics and computers. But far
from “ultimate,” some report shady salespeople and
unresponsive service.
www.bannercleaners.com • 725-4500
Recommended. A St. Louis institution, located just
south of downtown Clayton. Among the very best in the
business, but pricey. French cuffs come carefully pressed,
a plastic retainer holds the shape of your dress shirt
collar, they remove collar stiffeners before pressing shirts,
suits come out impeccably neat. Suits $15; shirts $2.40.
Costumes
DEMUN PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS
726 DeMun, Clayton (at North Rosebury)
721-6400
Also operates laundromat.
JOHNNY BROCK’S
6002 Chippewa St. (at South Hampton, next to Schnucks)
481-8900
St. Louis’ legendary costume shop. Where virtually
everyone goes to dress up for Halloween.
PARTY CITY
9612 Olive Blvd., StL (1 mi. west of 170)
www.partycity.com • 692-0996
LET’S PRETEND
34 Ridgetop Dr., StL (off Clayton Rd., west of Galleria)
821-2292
Desserts
See Cakes; Grocery Stores
Doctors
See Medical Care
Dollar Stores
DEALS
3148 S Kingshighway
772-6080
DOLLAR TREE
1239 S. Laclede Station (north of Watson)
www.dollartree.com • 918-1997
National chain. Very clean and well-maintained.
Drug Stores
See Pharmacies
Dry Cleaning & Tailoring
BANNER CLEANERS
500 S. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton
COLONIAL CLEANERS
2244 S. Brentwood Blvd. • 961-3550
TIP TOP CLEANERS
7600 Wydown, Clayton (at Hanley)
726-0939
8260 Forsyth, Clayton (at Maryland)
862-0321
6360 Clayton Rd. (east of Schnucks)
644-4999
40 N. Euclid (south of West Pine)
367-1720
www.tiptopcleaners-stl.com
Tip-Top receives mixed reviews, but coupons are available
on their website and will arrive regularly in those Valpack
coupon mailings—at those rates, shirts are a mere $1.20,
and sweaters, pants, or skirts get squeaky for just $3.50.
AL’S WYDOWN LAUNDRY & CLEANERS & ALTERATIONS
7620 Wydown, Clayton (at Hanley)
721-2004
Recommended.
Electronics
See Computers & Electronics
Farmers Markets
SOULARD FARMERS’ MARKET
730 Carroll, St. Louis
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/soulardmarket • 622-4180
W-F 8am – 5:30pm, Sat 6am – 5:30pm
Historic Soulard Market, owned and operated by the city
of St. Louis, is the oldest farmers market in the country.
Farmers and other vendors sell their products from a
series of outdoor and indoor stalls Wednesday through
Saturday. Some stalls have been in the same family for
several generations. Reminiscent of an old train terminal,
the Market has two outdoor wings under roofs supported
by steel girders. The wings are linked by a building that
houses butcher shops, a bakery, a spice shop and a snack
shop. Each Saturday, the busiest day of the week at
Soulard, the Market is a cacophony of colors and sounds
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with mounds of red, yellow, orange and green fruits and
vegetables on display, caged live chickens and merchants
yelling from their stalls. People come from all over the St.
Louis area to take advantage of the Market’s low prices
and fresh produce. The surrounding neighborhood has
many interesting restaurants, clubs and shops.
CLAYTON FARMERS’ MARKET
At N. Central and Maryland, Clayton
www.saucemagazine.com/claytonfarmersmkt • 645-5807
Sat 8am - noon (mid-May thru Oct.)
Clayton Farmers’ Market is a unique produce market that
is a collaboration of area farmers and chefs from local
restaurants. It is a true old-fashioned “farmers’ market”
in that the people who sell food at the market actually
grow it. In addition to farm-fresh food, the Market
offers cooking demonstrations, live music and chef-led
tours. The Market is open weekly from mid-May through
October. It becomes known as the Winter Pantry when
it moves indoors to the Center of Clayton, the town’s
community center, the rest of the year. The Market is
open from approximately mid-May to the last Saturday
in October, 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday. The Clayton Farmers’
Market is not open during the annual Saint Louis Art Fair
in September.
KIRKWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET
150 E. Argonne, Kirkwood
www.kirkwoodjunction.com • 822-0084
Thu. 8am - 6pm, F-Sat 8am - 5pm (April-Sept.)
Kirkwood Farmers’ Market is an open-air market in
Kirkwood, Missouri, the first planned suburb west of the
Mississippi River. In addition to produce and fruit, Market
vendors sell plants and fresh cut flowers, bread, meats and
ready-to-eat food. The Market is in “Kirkwood Junction,”
a shopping area so named because of its proximity to
Kirkwood Station, a quaint, historic railway station. The
station, built in 1893 and listed on the National Register
of Historic Places, is still used as an AMTRAK stop.
Kirkwood is a user-friendly town with no parking meters,
pay lots or parking garages. Getting around Kirkwood
Junction and the Market is easy. There is plenty of street
parking near the Market, and the shops in the business
district are within walking distance from there. During
October, Summit Farms rents the Market and turns it
into the Pumpkin Patch, a fall market with items for sale
and activities for children. From Thanksgiving through
Christmas, Summit Farms takes over the entire market
and creates the Christmas Market where trees, holiday
greenery, Christmas decorations, candy and nuts are sold.
MARKET IN THE LOOP
8420 Delmar, U City
www.creativeon-line.com/marketintheloop.html
Indoor: 7 days, 10am - 10pm
Outdoor produce market: Thu-Sat 9am-5pm
Located in the eclectic Loop Neighborhood, the
University City Farmers’ Market features several vendors
selling fresh fruits and vegetables and ready-to-eat foods.
An indoor section of the Market houses a fish market, a
custard stand, a pizzeria, a bead shop and a shop that sells
silver jewelry. The open air market is behind the building.
Florists
ALEX WALDBART FLORIST
7000 Clayton Rd.
644-3566
Closest flowers to campus
BLOOMS IN THE LOOP
6346 Delmar
725-8080
DIERBERGS FLORIST
8450 Eager Rd.
962-9009
FLOWER DEPOT LTD.
10 Church Street, Ferguson
www.flowerdepotonline.com • 521-7400
Recommended. Riverfront Times’ Best Florist of 2002.
10,000 square feet packed with flowers, cards, stuffed
animals, centerpieces, and candles. THE place to go for
holiday-related items. Flower Depot serves some of the
area’s larger hotels, and decorated the stage at America’s
Center when Pope John Paul II delivered mass in St.
Louis in 1999.
NETTIE’S FLOWER GARDEN
20 N. Grand
535-0606
SCHNUCKS FLORIST
6600 Clayton Rd.
644-0510
WALTER KNOLL FLORIST
8631 Watson Rd.
962-5050
Formal Wear
BROOKS BROTHERS
Galleria Mall
www.brooksbrothers.com • 726-6600
Tuxedo sales.
JOSEPH A. BANK CLOTHIERS
295 N Lindbergh Blvd (north of Ladue Rd.)
FORMAL WEAR
www.josabank.com • 993-1012
Tuxedo sales.
MEN’S WEARHOUSE
1016 S Brentwood Blvd. (across from Galleria Mall)
www.menswearhouse.com • 725-9580
Tuxedo rentals and sales.
FORMAL AMERICA
Chesterfield Mall
www.formalamerica.com • 636-537-8522
Tuxedo rentals and sales.
GINGISS FORMALWEAR
6185 Delmar, U City
725-2150
www.gingiss.com
Tuxedo rentals and new and used tuxedo sales.
MARK SHALE
Galleria Mall
www.markshale.com • 725-4888
High-end mens clothing.
NORDSTROM
Westfield Shoppingtown West County
47 West County Centre, Des Peres (I-270 & Manchester)
www.nordstrom.com • 255-2000
Tuxedo, dress, and evening gown sales.
SYMS
8750 Manchester Rd. (east of Brentwood blvd.)
www.syms.com • 962-2323
Recommended. Men’s and women’s formalwear sales.
Name- and off-brand overstocks at super cheap prices.
Furniture
ARHAUS
1657 S. Brentwood Blvd. (south of 40)
www.arhaus.com • 968-3401
Beautiful ready-made and custom contemporary furniture;
rather appropriate stuff to drool over, in fact. Accordingly
quite expensive, though staff is very friendly.
FUTON EXPRESS
6248 Delmar
721-1948
GOOD WORKS
4355 Green Ash Dr, Earth City
344-8999
Contemporary furniture, futons, etc.
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INTAGLIA, LTD.
6303 Delmar Blvd
www.intagliahome.com • 726-5440
Popular among those looking to upgrade from dorm
furniture and actually make home look like home.
Reminiscent of Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, and
Restoration Hardware, though less expensive.
K-MART
6700 Manchester Ave., StL (east of McCausland/Skinker)
www.kmart.com • 645-0544
Yes, K-Mart. This is a big updated K-Mart, offering
some great spartan furnishings at extremely cheap prices.
Dining table sets, lamps, chairs, mirrors, etc. Tastefully
simple.
MATTRESS GIANT
1142 S. Brentwood Blvd. (across from Galleria)
www.mattressgiant.com • 721-0317
Pushy salespeople.
THE MATTRESS FIRM
1040 S. Brentwood Blvd. (across from Galleria)
www.mattressfirm.com • 863-0558
Very nice salespeople that even encourage you to shop
around. from very cheap to very expensive. Tell them
a student and you’ll get some sort of special deal (free
delivery, frame, and/or pillows).
PIER ONE
1705 S. Brentwood Blvd. (south of 40)
www.pier1.com • 961-3160
Located in Brentwood Square. Imported conventional
and unusual furniture, with European, African, and Asian
themes. Great source for interesting decorations, candles,
pillows, rugs, glassware, dining sets, etc. Everything’s
on the expensive, though during back-to-school time
students get a 15% discount off non-sale items. Also
offers 30 day price protection, which a certain editor of
this guide exercises shamelessly on a regular basis.
WEEKENDS ONLY FURNITURE OUTLET
6303 S. Lindbergh (west of I-55)
www.weekendsonly.com • 775-2000
Recommended. True to its name, this St. Louis-area
furniture outlet is open only Friday afternoon through
Sunday evening, and sells new overstock furniture at
substantial discounts. Particularly great place to buy a
couch on the cheap.
WORLD MARKET
24 Brentwood Promenade Ct. (south of 40, near Target)
www.costplus.com • 918-7800
World Market is a lot like Pier One, but generally cheaper,
and with food and wine (at great prices). Lots of random
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interesting decorations and furnishings to spruce up your
apartment.
General Retailers
K-MART
6650 Manchester (east of McCausland)
www.kmart.com • 645-0544
TARGET
25 Brentwood Promenade Ct. (south of 40)
www.target.com • 918-9500
WAL-MART
10835 St. Charles Rock Rd, Saint Ann
1202 S. Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood
www.walmart.com
291-2300
835-9406
Grocery Stores
DIERBERGS
8450 Eager Rd. (South of 40, east of Brentwood Blvd.)
www.dierbergs.com • 962-9009
M-Sat, 6am-Mid., Sun 6am-11pm
This St. Louis native has been around for nearly 150
years. With numerous locations in the St. Louis area, in
addition to a large full service grocery store, Dierbergs
has an FTD florist, a pharmacy, and a Super Smokers in
the store. They also run a popular cooking school. The
grocery store itself is huge, with prices comparable to
Schnucks. The center of the store is a party center, with a
huge beer, wine, liquor, mixer, and snacks selection all in
one place. Many prefer over SuperSchnucks, but it’s a little
out of the way for most.
SCHNUCKS
6600 Clayton Rd., Richmond Hgts.
644-0510, 24 hrs
6920 Olive, U City
726-2373, 6am-mid.
8867 Ladue Rd., Ladue (east of 170)
725-7574, M-Sat 7am-11pm,
Sun 7am-10pm
9074 Overland Plaza
426-3800, 24 hrs
710 North Kingshighway (at Delmar)
361-3200, 7am-11pm
3431 Union (City Plaza)
381-8789, 6am-mid.
8800 Manchester, Brentwood
961-5454, 6am-mid.
4171 Lindell
533-8027, 24 hrs
www.schnucks.com
With over 50 locations in the St. Louis area, Schnucks
(rhymes with “hooks”) is the area’s main grocery store.
The biggest and most popular is the 24-hour Schnucks
(aka “SuperSchnucks” or “Sexy Schnucks”) on Clayton
Road, just east of Big Bend, where you’re bound to run
into a classmate or two. Large produce section of decent
quality. Small fish section, but they will even prepare and
cook the fish you buy right there behind the counter.
Lots of quick to-go and prepared foods, including a salad
bar, freshly made microwave meals, and prepackaged
sandwiches and snacks. Full service Bank of America
branch with extended teller hours, pharmacy, cheap video
rentals, AmerenUE and Laclede Gas bill payments, etc.
The SuperSchnucks location is even rumored to be a big
pickup spot. Liquor and wine department is overpriced,
however, and doesn’t stack up to the selection offered
by Dierbergs. Plus, the organic and international food
selection is something of a joke. Other locations are
similar, but not all are open 24-hours, and none offer the
same matchmaking potential.
SHOP ’N SAVE
10461 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
shopnsave.com • 984-0900
7 days, 7am-mid.
Shop ‘n Save bills itself as a no frills, low cost discount
store, and lives up to it. A cross between a regular grocery
store and a warehouse store, Shop ‘n Save stocks a mix of
name- and off-brand products, generally at significantly
lower prices then other stores, and minimizes the
highbrow stuff to reduce overhead. You might not find
exactly the item that you’re looking for, but you will find
a bargain. The produce isn’t all that bad, and they have a
huge selection of frozen and packaged foods. And as for
the no frills, you get to bag your own groceries. What fun!
STRAUB’S
8282 Forsyth, Clayton
725-2121
M-Sat 7am-8:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm
302 N. Kingshwy. (at Maryland) 361-6646
M-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm
www.straubs.com
Straub’s first opened in Webster Groves in 1901 as
a grocer specializing in meat and dry goods. As the
business expanded, Straub’s focused on specialty and
high-end products and foods. Today, Straub’s remains a
family-owned operation, with four stores in the St. Louis
area. Many consider Straub’s their favorite place to shop
for groceries, cooing over the USDA prime meats, jars
and bottles of obscure imports, fresh breads, and wellselected wines. Oddly, Straub’s produce is rather pathetic,
particularly in the Central West End location.
ETHNIC / SPECIALTY GROCERY STORES
TRADER JOE'S
48 Brentwood Promenade Court
Brentwood, Mo 63144
314-963-0253
There are more than 2000 unique grocery items in our
label, all at honest everyday low prices. We work hard at
buying things right: Our buyers travel the world searching
for new items and we work with a variety of suppliers
who make interesting products for us, many of them
exclusive to Trader Joe’s. All our private label products
have their own “angle,” i.e., vegetarian, Kosher, organic
or just plain decadent, and all have minimally processed
ingredients.
WHOLE FOODS
1601 S. Brentwood Blvd
Brentwood, MO 63144
www.wholefoodsmarket.com • 968-7744
7 days, 9am-10pm
For those looking for the organic, gourmet and specialty
foods that other grocery stores lack, Whole Foods is the
place. Similar to other Whole Foods locations across
the country, it boasts a nice array of both organic and
conventional produce, as well as meats for those who are
turned off by antibiotics and growth hormones. There
is also a bakery, a large cheese counter, and good quality,
but pricey fish (even sushi-grade fish to make sushi at
home!). The wine department has a large selection of
good wines under $10, often under $8, and the collection
spans virtually every varietal. There is a huge health and
beauty aids department, your source for Echinacea, flaxseed oil, Tom’s of Maine, Zia, Dr. Hauschka, and any
other supplement or homeopathic product that you could
desire. Where the store truly shines, however, is in their
fantastic customer service and their extensive prepared
foods section (expensive, but quite tasty) that tempts you
as you head for the registers. The best deal here is the
low-cost bulk and Whole Foods-brand spices.
WILD OATS
8823 Ladue Rd., Clayton
www.wildoats.com • 721-8004
7am-10pm
If you care about where your food comes from, how
it was raised, and to whom your money will be going,
Wild Oats is where you should shop. It’s a full service
supermarket that carries natural and organic foods, and
home and body care products. They buy from small, local
producers and have a strong interest in the community.
Over 70% of the produce is organic, and their meats are
hormone, antibiotic and preservative free, and raised on
vegetarian feed. Of course, all of this comes at a cost.
The prices here make Whole Foods look like Shop ‘n
Save. But if you’re willing to pay, you’ll get good quality
foods as well as peace of mind. Ha!
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Grocery Stores - Ethnic /
Specialty
ASIAN FARMERS MARKET (Chinese/Taiwanese)
8041 Olive Blvd. (East of I-170)
997-7573
M-Sat 9:30am-8pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm
Asian Farmers Market is one of the biggest Asian
markets in terms of size and probably selection as well.
They focus on selling Chinese food with a good selection
of imported-products from Taiwan. Like most Asian
markets you can also find some products from other
Asian countries, but not too much here. This market
is convenient because of the large parking lot with a
security guard and the larger aisles to walk around to do
your shopping. n.b.: There doesn’t seem to be much to
the “Farmer’s Market” part of their name.
GLOBAL FOODS MARKET
421 N. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood
835-1112
Owned by members of the same family that operates
Jay’s International Food Co., and accordingly similar in
international and eclectic flair.
PENZEY’S SPICES
7338 Manchester (east of Big Bend), Maplewood
781-7177
Penzey’s, the famous spice store better known for its
popular mail order business, offers the highest quality
seasonings of every imaginable type to take your cooking
to the next level.
SEAFOOD CITY GROCERY STORE (Chinese/Japanese)
7733 Olive Blvd. (East of I-170)
721-6688
M-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm
As the name says, this Asian market has a focus on
seafood. Primarily a Chinese market, there seems to
be more Japanese products at this store then the other
Chinese markets, but don’t get your hopes up. As for the
seafood selection, they do have a variety of fish, shrimp,
crabs, and lobsters to select from. If you plan on having
cooking up seafood for a lot of people, you might find
some good deals here.
DIN-HO MARKET (Chinese/Taiwanese)
8322 Olive Blvd. (East of I-170)
997-2022
7 days, 10am-6pm
From the outside, the Din-Ho Market doesn’t look like
much. However, you’ll be surprised at how much space
they have inside. This market carries similar Chinese
products as the Asian Farmers Market and has a decent
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selection of items. They even have a lot of the Taiwanese
juice drinks, such as the delicious and nutritious asparagus
juice. If you can’t find your favorite Chinese items
elsewhere, you might want to swing by Din-Ho and check
out what they have.
EAST EAST ORIENTAL STORE (Korean)
8619 Olive Blvd. (East of I-170)
432-5590
M-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12am-7pm
Though this Korean market is small, they pack a lot
inside for its size, focusing mostly on pre-packaged goods.
They sell Bulgogi & Kalbi meat, but it is frozen. As for
kimchi, rumor has it that their kimchi gets shipped in
from Chicago twice a week, so the quality may depend on
when you go shopping…then again isn’t kimchi just like a
fine wine, improving with age? The market also rents out
Korean videos, for those who miss their Korean soaps.
JAY’S INTERNATIONAL MARKET
3172 S. Grand Blvd.
772-2552
Jay’s is truly an international market and worth a visit
even if you aren’t planning to buy anything. You receive
a lesson in geography just reading where all the different
products are made. Those that can cook dinner without
using a microwave will love the variety of spices and
ingredients available. Also, Jay’s has an interesting aisle
devoted to grains and beans that you can scoop as much
or as little as you want.
Hair Salons, Barbers
& Spas
A CUT ABOVE THE REST HAIR SALON
381 N. Big Bend, Clayton
726-2004
M $17, W $17
Student discount available.
ALLEY WAY MEN’S HAIRSTYLING
7533 Forsyth
862-1585
M $12
BEAUTY BRANDS
8582 Eager Rd. (next to Dierbergs, south of 40)
961-7824
Full spa and salon, just like BeautyFirst, and with large
selection of hair and beauty supplies.
BEAUTYFIRST
36 Brentwood Promenade Ct. (near Target, south of 40)
www.beautyfirst.com • 918-7979
M $23-31, W $26-41
Full spa and salon. Huge selection of hair and beauty
supplies. Join their club, and enjoy 20% off the first
Tuesday of each month, plus other savings and special
offers. Alecia at BeautyFirst snips the hair of a certain
editor of this guide.
BOJAKI SPA & SALON
4455 Chippewa St. • 721-4168
M $25-32, W $36-42
Recommended.
CHRISTOPHER’S BARBER SHOP
6197 Delmar
726-2996
M $15
CUSTOM CUTS
8428 Eager (east of Brentwood Blvd., south of 40)
961-6826
M-$13, W-$13
DOMINIC MICHAEL SALON
8220 Forsyth, Clayton (off Maryland)
721-4230
M $25-38, W $28-75
Recommended.
D-ZINE HAIR & ART STUDIO
6679 Delmar (at Kingsland)
727-0708
M $27-40, W $27-40
Recommended. Reader’s Choice in Riverfront Times for
2001 and 2002.
THE FACE & THE BODY DAY SPA
7736 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton
www.faceandbodyspa.com • 725-8975
M $30, W $46
Full spa services in a downtown Clayton retreat: 1 hr
massage $68+, manicure $20+, pedicure $40+.
GINGER BAY SALON & SPA
439 S Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood
966-0655
M $35-60, W $35-60
GREAT CLIPS
6618 Clayton Rd., Richmond Heights (next to Schucks)
www.greatclips.com • 781-9310
M $13, W $13
Cookie cutter haircuts that often run the risk of being
downright terrible, but they are cheap. Look out for
$2 off coupons on the back of receipts at next-door
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Schnucks receipts. Very popular.
HAPPY MEDIUM HAIRSTYLING SALON
6408 Wise Ave.
647-2486
M $13
NAPOLI DESIGN SALON
7610 Wydown
721-5595
M $27-35, W $27-45
NAPP’S
6267 Delmar
727-0312
M $15, W $15-25
“Natural African People’s Professional Styles.” Specializes
in African-American hair care.
PRESTON SALON LTD.
525 S. Hanley Road
Saint Louis, MO 63105-2037
727-0007
M $35, W $35-60
Recommended.
REGIS SALONS
Galleria Mall
www.regishairstylists.com • 863-2229
M $24-40, W-$28-40
Recommended.
REZULTS FULL SERVICE SALON
7171 Delmar Blvd Ste 100
St Louis, MO 63130-4334
725-6100
Recommended. Specializes in African-American hair care.
SPORT CLIPS
202 THF Blvd., Chesterfield (next to Sam’s Club)
www.sportclips.com • 636-532-5060
Recommended. Men’s haircuts in a sports bar setting,
replete with TVs tuned to ESPN and Fox Sports.
STUDIO BRANCA
12627 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur (west of 270)
studiobranca.com • 469-1222
$34-75
Recommended. As St. Louis’s premiere SalonSpa, Studio
Branca enjoys rave reviews from clients and critics alike.
(See Harper’s Bazaar “Best of the Midwest” (1999)
Feature, Salon Today “Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons
in North America & Canada”). Studio Branca offers a
myriad of services ranging from hair design to full-body
massages ($55-$65) (perfect to assuage pre and post-finals
anxiety). Each haircut ($34-$75) includes a free make-
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up touch-up, a stress-relieving scalp massage (absolutely
glorious), and blow-dry. And don’t forget…dark roots
look terrible under the bright lights of law firm recruiting
offices! Studio Branca has gifted hair colorists, and offers
full foils at $75–$100. Ask for a glass of their best wine
while you wait for your artful makeover. Look your best
and mitigate stress at this trendy and chic Aveda-concept
salon.
YOUBI
6610 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights (next to
Schnucks)
644-2323
M $35-50, W $65-75
Recommended. When recruiting season rolls around, you
might feel like invest a little more than pocket change in
your haircut. When that time comes, Youbi should be on
your list to consider. They cater to a more professional
clientele, so their prices are higher, but it’s a bargain for
the time, care, and expertise that they bring to the job.
It’s a small, friendly operation, and they listen to what the
customer wants and doesn’t want. Once you’ve had your
hair cut here, you may never venture back to the Great
Clips two doors down. Color runs $55+.
ZANGARA SALON & SPA
7355 Forsyth
727-1330
M $25+, W $30+
Home Improvement
HOME DEPOT
1603 S. Hanley
647-6050
LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT
1212 S. Kirkwood Rd.
835-9071
Hospitals
See Medical Care
Interview Clothing
ANN TAYLOR
Galleria Mall
www.anntaylor.com • 863-2014
Women’s sophisticated business clothing. Suits $250-400;
shirts/blouses $50-60.
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BROOKS BROTHERS
Galleria Mall
www.brooksbrothers.com • 726-6600
Timeless, sharp styling that screams out “I’m a big firm
lawyer!” Men’s suits $600-900, shirts $50-100, ties $40100; women’s suits $300-500, shirts/blouses $60-90.
JOSEPH A. BANK
295 N Lindbergh Blvd (north of Ladue Rd.)
www.josabank.com • 993-1012
Similar to, but not as good as, Brooks Brothers. Offers
Wash U students discounts. Suits $500-1000, shirts $35135; ties $45-100. Despite these prices, almost everything
is almost always on sale for substantially less.
MARK SHALE
Galleria Mall
www.markshale.com • 725-4888
High-end mens clothing, with designer brand names. Suits
generally start around $800 and go way up from there;
shirts hover around $100-200.
MEN’S WAREHOUSE
1016 S. Brentwood, Brentwood (across from Galleria)
www.menswearhouse.com • 721-3356
As the name suggests, a blistering array of men’s business
wear. Suits: $150-400; shirts $25-50; ties $20-40.
NORDSTROM
Westfield Shoppingtown West County
80 West County Centre, Des Peres (I-270 & Manchester)
www.nordstrom.com • 255-2000
Men’s and women’s fine business wear, and great shoe
selection, all from a variety of upper-end brands. Prices
comparable to Brooks Brothers.
10 Most popular places to
buy clothes for interviews
1.
2.
3.
4.
RETAILER
Brooks Brothers
Ann Taylor
Famous Barr
Banana Republic
Nordstrom
6. Men’s Warehouse
Dillard’s
8. Joseph A. Bank
Talbot’s
Lord & Taylor
LOCATION
Galleria
Galleria
Galleria
Galleria
Westfield Shoppingtown
(West County)
across from Galleria
Galleria
Creve Coeur
Plaza Frontena
Galleria
Results from poll of Class of 2004 and 2005.
SYMS
8750 Manchester, Brentwood (east of Brentwood blvd.)
www.syms.com • 962-2323
Recommended. Despite not making the law school’s top
10 list, Syms is popular among those in the know. Large
store jam stuffed with clothes appropriate for interviews.
Offers a huge selection of brand-name and off-brand
overstock suits, shirts, ties, blouses, skirts, overcoats,
tuxedos, all sold at substantial discounts, with stock that
rotates frequently. Men’s and women’s suits $120-300;
shirts $15-50; ties $10-30. Also, casual clothing, formal
and casual shoes, umbrellas, bags, etc.
TALBOT’S
30 Plaza Frontenac (Lindbergh Blvd. & Clayton Rd.)
www.talbots.com • petites/misses/woman • 997-7191
Sharp styling, with lots of options for petites. Women’s
suits $200-400; shirts/blouses $40-100. Yes, they have
men’s clothing too, but no suits: shirts: $65-75; ties $65.
Medical Care
PHYSICIANS
Some physicians recommended by Wash U Law students:
DENTISTS
Forest Park Dental Clinic
St. Louis Community College, A-419
367-7200
The Clinic is staffed by dental hygienists-in-training
and is open only during the school year. Prices are next
to nothing and the hygienists are very thorough. Work
performed by trainees are inspected/monitored by
dentists.
Gateway Family Dentristy
Dr. Saba S Khalil
9291 Watson Rd., Crestwood
962-1574
Dr. Darrell W. Lewis
11710 Old Ballas Rd., Suite 202
567-1414
DERMATOLOGISTS
Dr. Joseph Duvall
621 South New Ballas Road
432-1503
Student Health Services
Forsyth House on So. 40
935-6666
MEDICAL CARE
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GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr. Daniel Whitehead
141 North Meramec Avenue
726-2425
affiliated with St. Louis University.
OB-GYN
James Schreiber
Barnes Jewish Hospital
4911 Barnes Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110
362-5000
See Video Rental
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS (i.e., medical doctors)
Rebekah A. Braslow, MD
Ophthalmology West
522 N. New Ballas, Suite 136, Creve Coeur
432-7010
Drs. Flavius and Joan Pernoud
Pernoud Eyecare
6680 Chippewa Rd. #220
351-0101
OPTOMETRISTS (not medical doctors, but trained in vision
correction and eye care)
Koetting Associates
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. #300
www.koettingassociates.com • 863-0000
Lenscrafters
Cunningham Vision Care
Galleria Mall
727-4361
Get a discount when you present you WashU ID or as a
AAA member.
MEDICAL CENTERS
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
At Kingshighway and Forest Park Ave.
www.barnesjewish.org, www.bjc.org
Emergency
362-9123
Urgent Care
454-7900
Massive medical center in the Central West End, affiliated
with Wash U. Hospital ranked 8th in the nation by US
News & World Report in 2003. Urgent care is for serious
things like broken bones; emergency is if you’re dying.
ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER
6420 Clayton Rd. (west of Skinker)
www.stmarys-stlouis.com
General
768-8000
Emergency
768-8360
Large medical center just southwest of Forest Park,
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Moving & Storage
AL THOMAS MOVING & STORAGE
5201 Delmar
367-9444
GATEWAY MOVING & STORAGE
5414 Martin Luther King Dr.
361-3280
PUBLIC STORAGE
www.publicstorage.com
1550 N. Lindbergh • 991-4666
200 E. Kirkham Rd. • 968-0422
In re
Our common foes:
Stress, eating disorders & anxiety
With the increased stress in law school, you likely will face
stiff challenges during your first year regarding diet and
weight management. Classmates around you will be losing
15 pounds, gaining 15 pounds, and riding the ups and
downs of the 1L experience. Some people hate St. Louis,
some people hate studying law, some people get sick of the
law school gossip, and many (if not most of us) feel rather
lonely at times. Consequently, like in college, anorexia,
bulemia, and other conditions tend to surface or resurface
in many students, and toward the end of every semester,
each of us should be reevaluating our mental and physical
health to ensure we are ready to perform in top form.
Along with the easy-to-receive academic and medical
counseling available at the School of Law and at the
Student Health and Counseling Services in Karl Umrath
Hall, resources abound for those looking to tackle these
challenges. For general information about eating disorders,
including how to detect them in other people, how to help
a friend, and treatment referrals, check out this general
website to get started:
www.somethingfishy.org
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MOVING & STORAGE
SIMPLE MOVES
9207 Manchester Rd.
www.simplemovesstl.com • 963-3416
Recommended. Local company specializing in smaller
moves, offering everything from full-service to just a
helping hand.
STORAGE BANC
8524 Manchester (east of Brentwood)
www.storagebanc.com • 968-3070
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
10966 Gravois Industrial Ct
www.twomenandatruck.com • 963-7766
You might even get three men.
U-HAUL
www.uhaul.com
1641 S. Kingshighway
773-1400
7270 Olive Street Rd.
862-4433
Music
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC
1519 S Brentwood Blvd. (south of 40)
www.borders.com • 918-8189
CD REUNION
219 Village Square Shopping Ctr., Hazelwood
895-4959
New and used CDs, vinyl, etc.
EUCLID RECORDS
601 E. Lockwood Rd
www.euclidrecords.com • 8978
Recently listed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the
nation’s top independent record stores.
THE RECORD EXCHANGE
5320 Hampton Ave.
832-3220
Used records, vinyl, tapes, etc.
SAM GOODY
Galleria Mall
www.samgoody.com • 862-1144
SOUND REVOLUTION
7751 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood
839-3520
Independent record store specializing in new and used
rock.
STREETSIDE RECORDS
6314 Delmar, U City
www.streetside.net • 726-6277.
VINTAGE VINYL
6610 Delmar, U City
www.vintagevinyl.com • 721-4096
8,000 square feet of new and used vinyl, CDs, videos,
DVDs, magazines, etc.
News & Media
(popular stations in bold)
FM RADIO STATIONS
Aravind Muthukrishnan (’05) and Katie Fullenkamp (’05)
adorned in Little Mermaid birthday hats.
To find out where birthday cakes are sold,
see Cakes (p. 77) or Grocery Stores (p. 82).
88.1 KDHX
Variety/Diversified
88.7 WSIE
Mainstream Jazz (NPR/PRI), “The Jazz Station”
89.1 KCLC
Adult Alternative (ABC), “89-1 The Wood”
89.3 KTBJ
Contemporary Christian
89.5 KCFV
Modern Rock, “89-5 The Wave”
89.5 KNLH
Contemporary Christian (New Life Network)
89.7 WCBW-FM
Contemporary Christian (Here’s Help Network)
89.7 KYMC
Contemporary/Variety 24 hours
89.9 WLCA
NEWS & MEDIA
Modern Rock
89.9 KGNA
Christian Variety (MBN)
90.1 KRHS
Modern Rock
90.3 KWUR
Modern Rock/Variety
90.7 KWMU
MO News/Talk (NPR/PRI/BBC)
91.1 WIBI
Contemporary Christian, “New Life Radio WIBI”
91.5 KSIV
Christian Variety (SRN)
92.3 WIL
Country and Western, “92 WIL”
93.3 KNSX
Modern Rock, “93-X”
93.7 KSD
Hot Country and Western, “93.7 The Bull”
94.7 KSHE
Heritage Rock, “K-She 95”
95.5 WFUN
Urban Contemporary, “Q 95-5”
95.9 WOLG
Catholic-oriented programming (EWTN), “Our
Lady of Guadalupe Radio”
96.3 KIHT
Classic Hits, “K-Hits 96 FM”
97.1 KFTK
Hot Talk, “97.1 FM Talk-The Link”
97.7 KHCR
Contemporary Christian, “Joy FM”
98.1 KYKY
Hot Adult Contemporary, 1980s-present, “Y-98”
98.5 KTJJ
Country and Western (ABC), “J-98”
99.1 KFUO
Classical (CNN), “Classic 99”
99.9 KFAV
Hot Country and Western (USA)
100.3 KATZ
Urban Contemp. (Hip Hop), “100.3 The Beat”
100.7 KFNS
Sports (ESPN), “Fan Sports”
101.1 WVRV
Modern Adult Contemporary, “101 FM-The River”
102.5 KEZK
Soft Adult Contemporary, “Soft Rock 102.5”
103.3 KLOU
Soft Classic Hits
104.1 WMLL
Hits of the 1980s and 1990s, “104.1 The Mall”
104.9 KMJM
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Adult Urban Contemporary, “Majic 104.9”
105.3 WAOX
Hot Adult Contemporary
105.7 KPNT
Modern Rock, “105-7 The Point”
106.5 WSSM
Smooth Jazz, “Smooth 106.5”
107.7 KSLZ
Contemporary Hits, “Z 107-7”
AM RADIO STATIONS
550
590
630
690
730
770
850
880
920
1010
1080
1120
1190
1260
1320
1380
1430
1460
1490
1510
1570
KTRS
News/Talk (ABC), 24 hours, “The Big 550”
KFNS
Sports (ESPN) 24 hours, “Fan Sports”
KJSL
Fundamentalist Christian Talk, 24 hours
KSTL
Urban Gospel, 24 hours
KWRE
Classic Country, “73 Country”
WEW
Big Band/Variety (CNN), “Variety 77”
KFUO
Lutheran-oriented programming
WCBW
Christian Variety/Sports
WGNU
Free-form Talk/Variety (WorldWeb News)
KXEN
Contemporary Christian, “Joining You In Prayer”
WRYT
Catholic-oriented programming (EWTN)
KMOX
News/Talk (CBS), “News/Talk 1120”
KRFT
Sports Talk (Fox Sports), “The Sports Explosion”
WSDZ
Children’s-oriented (ABC/Radio Disney)
KSIV
Christian Information (SRN)
KSLG
Sports Talk (Sporting News Radio Network)
WRTH
Adult Standards, “1430 Worth”
KIRL
Urban Gospel
WESL
R&B Oldies, “Super Soul 14”
WDID
Southern Gospel (Here’s Help Network)
WBGZ
News/Talk (USA), “Z-1570”
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1600 KATZ
Urban Gospel, “Gospel 1600”
TV STATIONS
2
4
5
9
11
13
30
46
KTVI
KMOV
KSDK
KETC
KPLR
WPXS
KDNL
WRBU
Fox
CBS
NBC
PBS
WB
PaxTV
ABC
UPN
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
PLAYBACK
www.playbackstl.com • 630-6404
Monthly magazine about “St. Louis Pop Culture.” CDs,
local concerts, offbeat performances. Free.
RIVERFRONT TIMES
6358 Delmar Blvd.
www.rftstl.com • 615-6666
St. Louis’ weekly newspaper. Free.
SAUCE MAGAZINE
www.saucemagazine.com • 772-8004
Monthly newspaper all about food in St. Louis. Restaurant
reviews, recipes, local events. Plus, news, reviews and
commentary about non-food related happenings, like
concerts, movies, and shopping. Free.
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN
4242 Lindell Blvd.
www.stlamerican.com • 533-8000
Founded in 1928, the St. Louis American is the largest
newspaper in Missouri targeted to African-Americans.
Published weekly. Free.
ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL
1 Metropolitan Square, Ste. 2170
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis • 421-6200
Weekly journal chronicling area business news.
ST. LOUIS MAGAZINE
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.
www.stlmag.com • 727-0900
Monthly magazine about shopping and life in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
www.stltoday.com • 340-8000
Region’s main daily newspaper.
VITAL VOICE
www.thevitalvoice.com • 865-3787
Bi-weekly paper focused on bi/gay/lesbian/transgendered
news, events, and issues.
WHAT’S UP MAGAZINE
www.whatsupstl.com • 922-4357
Bi-monthly nonprofit magazine “distributed by and for
the homeless and disadvantaged.” Sold for $1 suggested
donation, 75 cents of which goes to the seller.
Notary
Notary service is available in the law school at the
following locations:
Publications Office
Business Office
Career Services Office
Student Services Suite
Dean’s Suite
Clinical Office
Room 114
Room 210
Room 325
Room 303
Room 402
Room 589
935-7899
935-4742
935-6451
935-6483
935-6420
935-5599
Please note that their may be notary service blackout
periods in some offices during particularly busy times.
Also, Bank of America’s main branch in downtown
Clayton (7800 Forsyth, 466-0460) has free notary services
for B of A customers.
Office Supplies
See also General Retailers
OFFICE DEPOT
1024 S. Big Bend Blvd. (at Clayton Rd.)
www.officedepot.com • 646-8100
OFFICEMAX
6590 Manchester Ave., StL (east of McCausland)
www.officemax.com • 645-4422
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Mallinkrodt Center
www.wustl.edu/bookstore • 935-5500
Pet Care / Veterinarians
PETS
HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
1201 Macklind Ave.
www.hsmo.org · 951-1562
NOTARY
There’s nothing like a curious kitty to calm your nerves
through law school. The Humane Society has an
adoption service for guppies, mice, hamsters, rats, guinea
pigs, goats, rabbits, cats, dogs, puppies, horse, parrots, and
yes, pot bellied pigs
PET CARE SUPPLIES
PETSMART
62 Brentwood Promenade Ct. (near Target)
www.petsmart.com • 918-9384
PET GROOMING
CLAYTON PET SPA
7533 Forsyth Blvd. (rear)
725-1800
CLAYTON CLIPPERY
8005 Clayton Road
721-1951
VETERINARIANS
Recommended by Wash U Law students
BANFIELD, THE PET HOSPITAL (in PetsMart)
62 Brentwood Promenade Ct (in PetsMart, near Target)
963-9805
10900 Sunset Plaza Dr., Sunset Hills (in PetsMart)
909-1300
www.banfield.net
WATSON ROAD VETERINARY CLINIC
3725 Watson Road
644-1544
Gives discounts to students.
Pharmacies
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES PHARMACY
Forsyth House So. 40
935-6666
JENNIFER’S PHARMACY
30 N. Central
862-7400
K-MART
6700 Manchester (east of McCausland/Skinker)
645-5902
Relatively inexpensive.
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SCHNUCKS
6600 Clayton Rd.
644-0510
TARGET
25 Brentwood Promenade Ct. (Brentwood Blvd. and 40)
918-9500
WALGREENS
www.walgreens.com
6733 Clayton Rd., Clayton
2310 McCausland (at Manchester)
2401 S. Brentwood
4218 Lindell (east of Boyle)
721-2033 - 24 hrs
647-7810
963-1818 - 24 hrs
371-4232 - 24 hrs
WALMART
1900 Maplewood Commons Drive
781-2165
WILLIAMS PHARMACY
7010 Pershing Rd., University City
727-4854
Photocopying, Printing
HI-TEC COPY CENTER
Big Bend & Millbrook
863-4111
Closest place to campus that’s open weekends.
KINKO’S COPIES
www.kinkos.com
Mallinckrodt, 3rd Floor
935-8481
M-F 8am-5pm. Closed weekends.
Offers huge discounts for students.
8805 Ladue
725-8704
24 hrs.
1901 S. Brentwood
963-2700
24 hrs.
MINUTEMEN PRESS
230 S. Big Bend
721-3244
Photo Finishing, Supplies
CAMPUS STORE
935-5500
Little known fact, but it exists. Drop off, then 3-4 days
later pick up.
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PHOTOCOPYING, PRINTING
CREVE COEUR CAMERA
8853 Ladue Rd.
862-5450
High quality photofinishing; full line of amateur and pro
equipment and supplies.
SCHNUCKS
6600 Clayton Rd.
644-0510
WALGREENS
6733 Clayton Rd.
721-2033
(note: due to construction, temporarily located
on Big Bend Blvd., just south of Clayton Rd.)
WILLIAMS PHARMACY
7010 Pershing Ave.
727-4854
WOLF CAMERA
Galleria, first floor
725-7616
Post Offices, Shipping
FEDERAL EXPRESS
www.fedex.com • 800-GO-FEDEX
1901 S. Brentwood, StL (south of 40)
3025 S. Hanley, Maplewood (south of 44)
Mallinckrodt, 3rd Floor
SUPPORT SERVICES
Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 301
Sells stamps, and can mail out basic materials for you.
M-F 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
Lambert Airport Branch
10701 Lambert Int’l Blvd.
426-7307
Last collection: M-F 8:03 PM
Richmond Heights Branch
1201 S. Big Bend Blvd. (north of 64/40)
645-2378
M-F 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
University City Branch
561 Kingsland Ave. (at Delmar) • 726-1067
M-F 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
Central West End / Saint Louis University
4021 Laclede Ave., StL (west of Vandeventer)
533-4697
M-F 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
Radio Stations
See News & Media
Shoe Repair
BUSY BEE SHOE ALTERATIONS & SHOE
33 N. Central, Clayton
725-1016
COBBLESTONE CUSTOM DYERS
8855 Ladue Rd (east of 170)
727-4080
UNITED POSTAL SERVICE
www.ups.com • 800-PICK-UPS
The UPS Store
6614 Clayton Rd. (next to Schnucks)
781-7244
Office Depot
1024 Big Bend Blvd. (at Clayton Rd.)
646-8100
Authorized UPS shipping outlet.
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
www.usps.com • 800-ASK-USPS
Wash U Campus Branch
Just east of the parking garage behind A-B Hall.
Clayton Branch
7750 Maryland Ave. (west of Hanley)
862-0531
Advice offered to patrons at the Broadway Oyster Bar
(see Restaurants & Bars, p. 106).
SHOE REPAIR
RED RIBBON SHOE REPAIR SHOP
7820 Forsyth, Clayton (west of Hanley)
727-6742
WYDOWN SHOE SERVICE
7637 Wydown, Clayton (at Hanley)
721-8640
Shipping
See Post Offices, Shipping
Shopping Centers
SHOPPING MALLS
WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN CHESTERFIELD
291 Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield (Clarkson Road & 40)
(about 25 minutes from campus)
www.westfield.com • (636) 532-0777
Hours: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
About 150 stores and restaurants. Department stores
include Sears, Dillard’s Famous Barr, and JC Penney,
plus Ann Taylor, Abercrombie, Eddie Bauer, Gap, The
Limited, Old Navy, Petite Sophisticate, and WilliamsSonoma.
WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN CRESTWOOD
109 Crestwood Plaza, StL (Watson & Sappington)
(about 20 minutes from campus)
www.westfield.com • 962-2395
Hours: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun 11a.m. – 6 p.m.
About 150 stores and restaurants, including department
stores Sears, Dillard’s and Famous Barr, as well as
Aeropostale, the saucy Frederick’s of Hollywood, Pacific
Sunwear, Eddie Bauer, and American Eagle. It also
houses AMC 10-screen cinema.
GALLERIA
Clayton Rd. & Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood
(about 8 minutes from campus)
www.saintlouisgalleria.com • 863-5500
Hours: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Over 160 stores and restaurants, including department
stores Famous Barr, Dillard’s and Lord & Taylor, as well
Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Victoria’s Secret, The Limited,
Petite Sophisticate, Urban Outfitters etc. Plus your usual
food court and a few very popular restaurants:Cheesecake
Factory, Casa Gallardo, and California Pizza Kitchen.
PLAZA FRONTENAC
Lindbergh Blvd. & Clayton Rd.
(about 15 minutes from campus)
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www.plazafrontenac.com • 432-6760
Hours: Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
About 50 stores. The most exclusive and expensive major
shopping center in St. Louis. Includes Neiman-Marcus,
Saks Fifth Avenue, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma,
Talbot’s, Ann Taylor, and J. Crew. 6-screen independent
films movie theater inside. Great food at Cardwell’s,
Canyon Café, and the Dining Room in Nieman.
UNION STATION
(about 15 minutes from campus)
1820 Market St.
www.stlouisunionstation.com • 421-6655
Hours: Mon – Thu 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri – Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
About 90 restaurants and specialty stores. 10-screen
movie theater just outside. Union Station is a massive,
Romanesque-style building designed in 1894, and was
once the largest and busiest railroad terminal in the
world. The Grand Hall features a barrel-vaulted ceiling
of amazing gilt work, stained glass over the entrance,
and scale models of trains and statues. Designated a
National Historic Landmark in 1976. After a $150 million
restoration, the facility reopened in 1985 with the 539
room Hyatt Regency Hotel, shops, restaurants, a lake,
four active train tracks, and a plaza for festivals, concerts
and other special events. Includes Hard Rock Café,
Have a Nice Day Café (club), City Improv (improvised
comedy), and Hooters.
WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN WEST COUNTY
(about 15 minutes from campus)
80 West County Centre, Des Peres (I-270 & Manchester)
www.westfield.com • 288-2020
Hours: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
160 shops and restaurants. The newly renovated Westfield
Shoppingtown, plugged in local advertising by Fergie,
has become a new favorite in St. Louis. Stores span a
wide range, including the only Nordstrom in St. Louis,
and Bebe, Benetton, Coach, Forever 21, Payless Shoes,
Sephora, Sketchers, Abercrombie, Brooks Brothers, Nine
West, and Express.
WESTPORT PLAZA (about 25 minutes from campus)
55 Westport Plaza (I-270 & Page Blvd.)
576-7100
Westport Plaza is designed to look like a Swiss
village, complete with a clock tower and a 5-acre lake.
Cobblestone walks connect the shops, ethnic restaurants,
nightclubs, movie theaters, and dinner theaters.
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TAXIS
SHOPPING PLAZAS
BRENTWOOD SQUARE
South of 40, west of Brentwood Blvd.
Arhaus, Borders Books & Music, Circuit City, Kinko’s,
Organized Living, Orvis, Pier One, Recreational
Equipment Inc. (REI), St. Louis Bread Co., Whole Foods
Market.
BRENTWOOD PROMENADE
South of 40, east of Brentwood Blvd.
AT&T, BeautyFirst, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dobbs Tire
& Auto Center, Gateway Country, PetsMart, Shane Co.,
Sports Authority, Target, World Market, Zany Brainy.
DIERBERGS BRENTWOOD POINTE
On Eager Road, west of Brentwood Blvd., south of 40
Beauty Brands Salon Spa, Custom Cellular, Dierbergs,
DSW Shoe Warehouse, Ultimate Electronics.
Spas
See Hair Salons, Barbers & Spas
Storage
See Moving & Storage.
Supermarkets
See Grocery Stores
Tailoring
See Dry Cleaning & Tailoring
Taxis
If you prefer to hire a cab, you’ll have to call one. The
only place you’ll find standing cabs in St. Louis is at
Lambert International Airport and at local hotels. Taxis
don’t roam the street looking for fare. All the companies
are pretty much the same, so just check the Yellow Pages.
COUNTY CAB CO.
993-8294
LACLEDE CAB CO.
652-3456
YELLOW CAB
City service, 361-2345
County service, 991-1200
Tobacco
See Alcohol & Tobacco
Travel Agencies
STA TRAVEL
565 Melville, U City (at Delmar)
www.statravel.com • 721-7779
24-hr line: 800-781-4040
Travel tickets sold to students (including older law
students!) at substantially discounted student rates. Must
purchase student ID card for $20, but rates typically
require 7 or fewer days’ advance purchase, and often have
favorable change policies.
Tuxedos
See Formal Wear
TV Stations
See News & Media
Video Rental
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
6655 Delmar, U City (at Kingsland)
727-7788
4177 Lindell Blvd
535-5656
KIM THANH VIDEO
3224 S. Grand
771-3321
Great place for obscure and real Kung-Fu videos. Some
in Chinese, but most in Vietnamese.
MOVIES UNLIMITED
7215 Manchester, Maplewood
781-4111
Great selection of alternative and obscure films. Bmovies, shock, horror, etc.
SCHNUCK’S
6600 Clayton Rd. (east of Big Bend)
644-0510
Cheap video rentals, but very small selection. Older
movies are 2 for $1.
TRAVEL AGENCIES
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Upholstery Cleaning
CHEMDRY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
www.healthystlcarpets.com • 636-532-8200
Service that comes to your residence to clean rugs,
furniture, carpets, etc. They treat stains, smells, and such
with chemicals, then suck all the yuck through a silly
vacuum contraption with a long hose that runs all the way
to the ChemDry van. Great if someone pukes on your
rug and your roommate’s couch at a party. Rates begin at
about $90.
Veterinarians
See Pet Care / Veterinarians
In re
Additional resources
for life in St. Louis
None of the major travel guide publishers have books on
visiting or living in St. Louis, however here are some things
that may help even native St. Louisans find new things to do
and places to go.
2005/06 St. Louis Restaurants, Zagat Survey ($5)
After a long hiatus, Zagat is bringing back their restaurant
guides to St. Louis. This is a mini, pocket-sized version with
limited scope and indexing.
City-Smart: St. Louis ($14)
Somewhat dated. Offers lots of listings, but being written by
a native St. Louisan with seemingly little perspective of life
outside the region, the book ends up extolling even the most
banal places and activities.
A Parent’s Guide to St. Louis ($15)
Well-crafted book from a series of city guides highlighting
child-friendly restaurants, fun educational activities, and nearby
family getaways. Despite being intended for families, the guide
is actually a boon for anyone seeking a little adventure in their
exploration of the city.
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LODGING
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Those who visit foreign nations, but associate only with their
own country-men, change their climate, but not their customs.
They see new meridians, but the same men; and with heads
as empty as their pockets, return home with traveled bodies,
but untravelled minds.
-Charles Caleb Colton
Lodging
Under $75
BEST WESTERN AIRPORT INN (6.7 MILES)
10232 Natural Bridge Rd., Woodson Terrace
www.bestwestern.com • 427-5955
COMFORT INN (14 MILES)
12031 Lackland Rd
www.comfortinn.com • 878-1400
DAYS INN (12 MILES)
4545 Woodson Terrace
www.daysinn.com • 800-329-7466
RED ROOF INN WESTPORT (8 MILES)
11837 Lackland Rd.
www.redroof.com • 991-2165
$75 - 125
AIRPORT MARRIOTT (7.2 MILES)
I-70 at Lambert
www.marriott.com • 423-9700
BEST WESTERN INN AT THE PARK (2.2 MILES)
4630 Lindell, Central West End
www.bestwestern.com • 367-7500
HAMPTON INN (4.9 MILES)
2211 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
www.hamptoninn.com • 241-3200
HOLIDAY INN FOREST PARK (2.2 MILES)
5915 Wilson Ave.
www.sixcontinentshotels.com/holiday-inn • 645-0700
$125 - 200
ADAMS MARK HOTEL (6.3 MILES)
4th & Chestnut, Downtown
www.adamsmark.com • 241-7400
AIRPORT HILTON (6.8 MILES)
10330 Natural Bridge Rd.
www.hilton.com • 426-5500
CHESHIRE INN & LODGE (1.0 MILES)
6300 Clayton Rd.
www.cheshirelodge.com • 647-7300
A St. Louis Landmark, family owned since 1964. This
unique hotel has an Old-English theme. Even voted
most romantic hotel by Citysearch.com. 104 rooms, with
6 themed Fantasy Suites, free shuttle transportation,
continental breakfast and parking (drive on the left
side of the road in the parking garage!). Perfect for
Washington University students and parents.
DRURY INN UNION STATION (6.8 MILES)
201 South 20th Street, Downtown
www.druryhotels.com • 231-3900
FRONTENAC HILTON (5.7 MILES)
1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
www.hilton.com • 993-1100
HYATT REGENCY (7 MILES)
Inside Union Station
1 St. Louis Union Station
www.hyatt.com • 231-1234
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
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KNIGHT CENTER (ON CAMPUS)
Knight Center, Olin Business School
933-9400
The new Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center,
located just east of Anheuser-Busch Hall, houses Olin
Business School’s Executive MBA program, as well as
Olin’s career resources center and a 66-room hotel. The
$149 rooms all have one queen bed and access to a pantry
stocked with complimentary beverages and snacks.
Main Terminal
America West
American
Continental
Delta
Northwest
United
USAirways
Frontier
800-235-9292
800-433-7300
800-525-0280
800-221-1212
800-225-2525
800-241-6522
800-428-4322
800-432-1359
CROWNE PLAZA
7750 Carondelet Ave., Clayton
www.radisson.com • 726-5400
East Terminal
Southwest Airlines
Midwest Connect
USA3000
800-435-9792
800-452-2022
800-872-3000
SHERATON CLAYTON PLAZA (2 MILES)
7730 Bonhomme
www.sheraton.com • 863-0400
$200+
CHASE PARK PLAZA (2.5 MILES)
212-232 N. Kingshighway, Central West End
www.chaseparkplaza.com • 633-1000
THE DANIELE HOTEL (2.5 MILES)
216 N. Meramec, Clayton
thedanielehotel.citysearch.com • 721-0101
THE RITZ-CARLTON (1.7 MILES)
100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton
www.ritzcarlton.com • 863-6300
Transportation
PLANES
LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
www.lambert-stlouis.com • 426-8000
I-70, west of I-170
Nearby Lambert International is the area’s largest airport.
Lambert has two terminals—the Main Terminal and East
Terminal. One of the most convenient ways to get to
and from the airport is by Metrolink, St. Louis’ light rail
system. Lambert is a hub for American Airlines, however
due to American’s recent decision to scale back operations
in St. Louis, other carriers such as Southwest are poised
to offer travelers relief from American’s virtual monopoly
on the region’s air traffic. Parking is available at the airport
for $7-18/day.
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TAXI CABS
ABC Cab Co.
County Cab
314-725-2111
314-991-5300
TRAINS
AMTRAK
www.amtrak.com
550 S. 16th St., St. Louis (staffed)
331-3300
110 W. Argonne Rd., Kirkwood (unstaffed)
966-6475
Amtrak serves two stations in the St. Louis area.
Passengers must make arrangements for travel prior to
using the Kirkwood station, as it is not staffed. Students
receive 15% discount with a Student Advantage card
(www.studentadvantage.com, $20).
METROLINK
www.metrostlouis.org • 231-2345
Popular stations:
Delmar Loop
660 Rosedale Ave.
Forest Park
250 DeBaliviere Ave
Central West End
410 S. Euclid Ave.
Civic Center (Blues)
1413 Spruce St.
Stadium (Cardinals)
400 S. 8th St.
Convention Ctr. (Rams)
600 N. 6th St.
Arch, Landing
200 Washington Ave.
Free Metro passes for full-time students and staff are
available as of July 1, 2006. This means that all St. Louis
public transportation will be FREE. All you have to do is
apply for your U-Pass. Visit transportation.wustl.edu for
more information.
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BUSES & SHUTTLES
BUSES & SHUTTLES
AUTOMOBILES
RENTAL CARS
ALAMO
800-327-9633
ENTERPRISE
800-325-8007
AVIS
800-831-2847
HERTZ
800-654-3131
BUDGET
800-527-0700
NATIONAL
800-227-7368
DOLLAR
800-800-4000
THRIFTY
800-367-2277
METROBUS
www.metrostlouis.org • 231-2345
$1.25 each way for most trips; $3 from the airport.
GREYHOUND LINES
1450 N 13th St.
www.greyhound.com • 231-4485
Student Advantage card holders save 15% off fares, and
50% off shipping rates (www.studentadvantage.com, $20).
TAXIS
ACE CAB
842-4410
LACLEDE CAB CO.
652-3456
COUNTY CAB CO.
993-8294
YELLOW CAB
City 361-2345
County 991-1200
Metrolink, St. Louis’ light rail system.
CUISINES & NEIGHBORHOODS
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RESTAURANTS & BARS
Tell me what you eat,
and I will tell you what you are.
Neighborhoods
-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin,
The Physiology of Taste (1825)
Abbreviations & Symbols
Symbol
$
$$
$$$
$$$$
$$$$$
Cost pp
<$10
<$15
<$22
<$30
$30+
Attire
Too cheap to do laundry
No shirt, no shoes, no service
Consider tucking in your shirt
Dress shirt tucked into pants
Jacket & tie; penguins ok
CLAY
CWE
DTN
FAR
HILL
LADUE
LOOP
MULT
NORTH
OLIVE
SLD
SLU
SOUTH
UCITY
WEBS
WEST
Recommended
Clayton, Brentwood, Maplewood, Richmond Hgts
Central West End
Downtown
Really far away
The Hill
Ladue, Frontenac, Creve Coeur
University City Loop
Multiple Locations
North county, Airport, and beyond
Olivette
Soulard, Lafayette Square, Benton Park
Saint Louis University
South St. Louis
University City
Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Rock Hiil,
Glendale
Ballwin, Chesterfield, Manchester, etc.
Restaurants & Bars by Cuisine
AMERICAN
Anthony’s Bar
Blueberry Hill
Brandt’s
Companion Bakehouse
Fitz’s
Harry’s Restaurant & Bar
Hodak’s
Mike Duffy’s Pub & Grill
Morgan Street Brewery
Salvato’s Café and Market
Soulard Ale House
St. Louis Bread Co.
Strata
White Castle
Wild Flower
BARS & PUBS
33 Wine Shop & Tasting Bar
BB’s
Broadway Oyster Bar
Cheshire Inn
Cheshire Wine Garden
Cicero’s
Dressel’s Pub
Fox and Hounds Tavern
Halo Bar
Hi-Pointe
Humphrey’s
$$
$
$$$
$
$$
$$$
$
$$
$$
$
$$
$
$
$
$$$
DTN
LOOP
LOOP
CLAY
LOOP
SLU
SOUTH
CLAY
DTN
LOOP
SLD
MULT
MULT
MULT
CWE
SLD
DTN
DTN
CLAY
CLAY
LOOP
CWE
CLAY
LOOP
CLAY
SLU
John D. McGurk’s
Kilkenny’s
Laclede Street Bar & Grill
Llewellyn’s Pub
M.P. O’Reilly’s
Mike Duffy’s Pub & Grill
Mississippi Nights
Sasha’s Wine Bar
Schlafly Bottleworks
Schlafly Taproom
Venice Café
SLD
CLAY
SLU
CWE
CWE
CLAY
DTN
CLAY
CLAY
SLU
SLD
BBQ
Bandana’s BBQ
Super Smokers Bar-B-Cue
$$
$$
BRAZILIAN
Yemanja Brasil
$$$
SLD
CAJUN / CREOLE
BB’s
Broadway Oyster Bar
Norton’s Cafe
$
$$
$$
DTN
DTN
SLD
CHINESE
Chinese Express
Fortune Cookie
Guo Bin
Happy China
$
$
$$
$$
CLAY
CWE
UCITY
OLIVE
CLAY
WEBS
House of Wong
Hunan Garden
In Soo
Jade Garden
Joy Luck Buffet
Lee Family Buffet
LuLu
Mai Lee
Royal Chinese BBQ
Shu Feng
Silk Road
St. Louis Bubble Tea
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$$
$
CLAY
WEST
OLIVE
OLIVE
WEBS
WEST
OLIVE
UCITY
OLIVE
OLIVE
CWE
LOOP
COFFEE
Blackberry Cafe
City Coffeehse. & Creperie
Kaldi’s Coffeehouse
Kayak’s Coffee & Provisions
Meshuggah Cafe
$
$$
$
$
$
CLAY
CLAY
CLAY
UCITY
LOOP
$
$
$
$
$
CWE
SOU
CLAY
CLAY
SOUTH
$
$
DTN
DTN
DESSERT
Artie’s Cheesecake Cafe
The Chocolate Bar
Hank’s Cheesecakes
Mr. Wizard’s
Ted Drewes
DINERS
Crown Candy Kitchen
Eat Rite
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Restaurants & Bars by Cuisine
Tiffany’s Original Diner
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
Woofie’s Hot Dogs
ECLECTIC
Atomic Cowboy
Cafe Balaban
Kitchen K
The Melting Pot
Miso on Meramec
Nik’s Wine Bar
Riddle’s Penultimate
Sasha’s Wine Bar
Shiitake
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Tangerine
Zoe Pan Asian Cafe
ETHIOPIAN
Addis
Red Sea
FRENCH
Atlas Restaurant & Lunchroom
Cafe de France
Cafe Provencal
Chez Leon
Fio’s La Fourchette
Liluma
Malmaison
GREEK
Majestic
Olympia Kebob House
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WEST
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CWE
DTN
LOOP
CLAY
UCITY
LOOP
CLAY
CLAY
LOOP
DTN
CWE
LOOP
LOOP
CWE
CLAY
CLAY
CWE
CLAY
CWE
FAR
CWE
CLAY
INDIAN
House of India
India Palace
India’s Rasoi
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UCITY
NORTH
MULT
ITALIAN
Bar Italia Ristorante Caffe
Brio Tuscan Grille
Cafe Napoli
Charlie Gitto’s on the Hill
Cicero’s
Cunetto House of Pasta
Dominic’s
Dominic’s Trattoria
Gino’s
Giovanni’s on the Hill
Giuseppe’s
I Fratellini
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CWE
LADUE
CLAY
HILL
LOOP
HILL
HILL
CLAY
SOUTH
HILL
SOUTH
CLAY
Lorenzo’s Trattoria
LoRusso’s Cucina
Old Spaghetti Factory
Tony’s
Trattoria Marcella
$$$
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HILL
HILL
DTN
DTN
SOUTH
JAPANESE
I Love Mr. Sushi
Kobe Steak House of Japan
Nippon Tei
Nobu’s
Sansui
Seki
Sekisui
Tachibana
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OLIVE
OLIVE
WEST
OLIVE
CWE
LOOP
SOUTH
OLIVE
KOREAN
In Soo
Seoul Garden
U City Grille
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OLIVE
WEST
LOOP
MEDITERRANEAN
La Piazza
Portabella
Remy’s Kitchen & Wine Bar
Duff’s
$$$
CWE
Eau Cafe & Bistro
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CWE
Frazier’s
Grill at the Ritz-Carlton
Harvest
UCITY
CLAY
CLAY
MEXICAN / TEX-MEX / LATIN AMER.
Arcelia’s
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SLD
Casa Gallardo Grill
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CLAY
Chevy’s
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OLIVE
Chuy Arzola’s
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CLAY
El Maguey
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SOUTH
Hacienda
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WEST
The Maya Cafe
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CLAY
Mirasol
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LOOP
New York Burrito
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LOOP
Pueblo Solis
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SOUTH
Tejas
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CLAY
Tomatillo
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LOOP
Zuzu
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CLAY
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SLD
CLAY
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CLAY
J. Buck’s
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CLAY
Jimmy’s Cafe on the Park
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CLAY
Kirk’s American Bistro & Bar
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CWE
Lynch Street Bistro
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SOU
Sidney Street Cafe
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SLD
Soulard’s Restaurant
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SLD
Top of the Riverfront
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DTN
Zinnia
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WEBS
PIZZA
California Pizza Kitchen
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Il Vicino
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CLAY
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CLAY
Pointers Delivery
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CLAY
Racanelli’s
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MULT
Talayna’s
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UCITY
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WEBS
BARcelona
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CLAY
Modesto
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HILL
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DTN
SEAFOOD
Blue Water Grill
SPANISH
STEAKHOUSES
Al’s Restaurant
Best Steak House
Carmine’s Steak House
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SLU
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DTN
Dierdorf & Hart’s
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DTN
Jake’s Steak
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DTN
Mike Shannon’s
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DTN
Morton’s of Chicago
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CLAY
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CWE
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CLAY
The King & I
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SOUTH
Thai Country Cafe
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LOOP
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SOUTH
The Tenderloin Room
THAI
MIDDLE EASTERN
AI-Tarboush Deli
Saleem’s
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NEW AMERICAN
Almond’s
Big Sky Cafe
Cardwell’s
Cardwell’s of Clayton
The Crossing
Delmar Restaurant & Lounge
Dining Room at Neiman M.
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LOOP
LOOP
CLAY
WEBS
LADUE
CLAY
CLAY
LOOP
LADUE
Blue Elephant
VIETNAMESE
Lemon Grass
Mai Lee
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UCITY
Mekong
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SOUTH
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SOUTH
Vietnam Palace
Pho Grand
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SOUTH
Vietnam Star
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Restaurants & Bars by Location
CLAYTON, BRENTWOOD,
Artie’s Cheesecake
Dessert
Addis
Ethiopian
Sidney Street Cafe
New American
MAPLEWOOD, RICHMOND
Atlas
French
AI-Tarboush Deli
Middle Eastern
Soulard Ale House
American
HEIGHTS
Bar Italia
Italian
Blueberry Hill
American
Soulard’s Restaurant
New American
Almond’s
New American
Cafe Balaban
Eclectic
Brandt’s
American
Yemanja Brasil
Brazilian
Cafe de France
French
Dressel’s Pub
Bars & Pubs
Cicero’s
Italian
Cafe Napoli
Italian
Duff’s
New American
Delmar
New American
City Coffeehouse
Coffee
Eau Cafe & Bistro
New American
Fitz’s
American
Companion
American
Fortune Cookie
Chinese
Halo Bar
Bars & Pubs
Fio’s La Fourchette
French
Kirk’s
New American
Meshuggah Cafe
Coffee
Fox and Hounds
Bars & Pubs
Liluma
French
Mirasol
Latin American
Harvest
New American
Llewellyn’s Pub
Bars & Pubs
New York Burrito
Mexican
Laclede Street
Bars & Pubs
Schlafly Taproom
Bars & Pubs
Il Vicino
Pizza
M.P. O’Reilly’s
Bars & Pubs
Red Sea
Ethiopian
Kaldi’s Coffeehouse
Coffee
Majestic
Greek
Riddle’s Penultimate
Eclectic
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Best Steak House
Steakhouses
Harry’s
American
Humphrey’s
Bars & Pubs
SOUTH CITY
Sasha’s Wine Bar
Bars & Pubs
Sansui
Japanese
Saleem’s
Middle Eastern
The Crossing
New American
Silk Road
Chinese
Salvato’s
American
Giuseppe’s
Tiffany’s Diner
Diners
Wild Flower
American
Seki
Japanese
Hodak’s
American
St. Louis Bubble Tea
Chinese
Lemon Grass
Vietnamese
Thai Country Cafe
Thai
Pho Grand
Vietnamese
The Melting Pot
Eclectic
Pueblo Solis
Mexican
Atomic Cowboy
Eclectic
Bandana’s BBQ
BBQ
BARcelona
Spanish
BB’s
Blackberry Cafe
Coffee
Broadway Oyster Bar Cajun / Creole
Tomatillo
Mexican
Blue Elephant
Thai
Carmine’s Steak Hse. Steakhouses
U City Grille
Korean
Vietnam Star
Vietnamese
DOWNTOWN
Cajun / Creole
Cafe Provencal
French
Kitchen K
Eclectic
California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza
Tony’s
Italian
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Sekisui
Italian
Japanese
El Maguey
Mexican
Gino’s
Italian
Mekong
Vietnamese
Cardwell’s of Clayton
New American
Al’s Restaurant
Steakhouses
Casa Gallardo Grill
Tex-Mex
Anthony’s Bar
American
India’s Rasoi
Indian
Ted Drewes
Dessert
Cheshire Inn
Bars & Pubs
Crown Candy Kitchen
Diners
Racanelli’s
Pizza
The King & I
Thai
Cheshire Wine Garden
Bars & Pubs
Dierdorf & Hart’s
Steakhouses
St. Louis Bread Co.
American
Trattoria Marcella
Italian
Chinese Express
Chinese
Eat Rite
Diners
Strata
American
Uncle Bill’s Pancake Hse Diners
Chuy Arzola’s
Mexican
Jake’s Steak
Steakhouses
White Castle
American
Vietnam Palace
Dominic’s Trattoria
Italian
Mike Shannon’s
Steakhouses
Grill at the Ritz
New American
Mississippi Nights
Bars & Pubs
Hank’s Cheesecakes
Dessert
Morgan Street Brewery
American
Hi-Pointe
Bars & Pubs
Old Spaghetti Factory
Italian
House of Wong
Chinese
Tangerine
Eclectic
I Fratellini
Italian
Top of the Riverfront
New American
J. Buck’s
New American
Jimmy’s Cafe
New American
Kilkenny’s
Bars & Pubs
FAR AWAY
Malmaison
French
Mike Duffy's
Bars & Pubs
Miso on Meramec
Eclectic
Morton’s of Chicago
Steakhouses
Charlie Gitto’s
Mr. Wizard’s
Dessert
Giovanni’s on the Hill Italian
Olympia Kebob House
Greek
Cunetto House of Pasta
Pointers Delivery
Pizza
Dominic’s
Portabella
Mediterranean
Lorenzo’s Trattoria
Italian
Remy’s Wine Bar
Mediterranean
LoRusso’s Cucina
Italian
Schlafly Bottleworks
Bars & Pubs
Modesto
Spanish
Shiitake
Eclectic
Tejas
Tex-Mex
LADUE, FRONTENAC,
The Maya Cafe
Tex-Mex
CREVE COEUR
Zuzu
Mexican
Chez Leon
Japanese
In Soo
Chinese/Korean
Jade Garden
Chinese
LuLu
Chinese
Tex-Mex
Dining Room at Nei. M.
Coffee
House of India
Indian
La Piazza
Mediterranean
Mai Lee
Chinese/Viet.
Nik’s Wine Bar
Eclectic
Talayna’s
Pizza
Chinese
Japanese
WEBSTER GROVES,
Nobu’s
Japanese
KIRKWOOD, ROCK HILL
Italian
Royal Chinese BBQ
Chinese
Big Sky Cafe
New American
Italian
Shu Feng
Chinese
Blue Water Grill
Seafood
Tachibana
Japanese
SOULARD, LAFAYETTE
Arcelia’s
Mexican
The Chocolate Bar
Dessert
Italian
Frazier’s
New American
New American
John D. McGurk’s
Bars & Pubs
New American
Venice Café
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Chinese
Kayak’s Coffee
Kobe Steak House
Italian
Brio Tuscan Grille
UNIVERSITY CITY
Guo Bin
Happy China
French
Eclectic
OLIVE
I Love Mr. Sushi
SQUARE, BENTON PARK
The Tenderloin Room Steakhouses
Zoe Pan Asian Cafe
Indian
Chevy’s
HILL
Cardwell’s
CENTRAL WEST END
NORTH
India Palace
Vietnamese
Eclectic
Joy Luck Buffet
Chinese
Super Smokers
BBQ
Zinnia
New American
WEST COUNTY
Hunan Garden
Chinese
Lee Family Buffet
Chinese
Bars & Pubs
Nippon Tei
Japanese
33 Wine Bar
Bars & Pubs
Woofie’s Hot Dogs
Diners
Lynch Street Bistro
New American
Hacienda
Mexican
Norton’s Cafe
Cajun / Creole
Seoul Garden
Korean
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Drink Specials & Entertainment
Mondays
Jimmy’s on the Park
Martini Mondays ($4 ’tinis)
Tuesdays
Mike Duffy’s
Karaoke & Happy Hour all night
Wednesdays
Humphrey’s
Penny pitchers & live bands
Thursdays
MP O’Reilly’s
Dollar pitchers and Z-107.7 DJs
Kilkenny’s
$7 buckets of 6 beers
Blueberry Hill
Karaoke
Fri / Sat
Laclede Street
$10 all-you-can-drink after 10 pm
Weekends
John D. McGurk’s
Live Irish music
Every Day
BB’s
Live blues
Broadway Oyster Bar
Live blues
ALMOND’S
CLAY, NEW AMERICAN
8127 Maryland (at Brentwood)
$$$
725-1019
Closed Sun.
Popular quaint little restaurant offering a changing
eclectic menu displayed on miniature chalkboards. A
wood-burning oven provides entrees and appetizers with
character.
AL’S RESTAURANT
DTN, STEAKHOUSE
1200 N. First St. (at Biddle)
$$$$$
421-6399
Closed Sun.
Since 1925, Al’s has been serving up perfect steaks and
seafood in a clubby atmosphere. Jackets required for men.
AI-TARBOUSH RESTUARANT LOOP, MIDDLE EASTERN
602 Westgate
$
725-1944
If you like good falafel, you’ll love Sam and Haifa’s
little Middle Eastern deli. Located on Westgate just off
Delmar in the Loop, Al-Tarboush has the best falafel in
St. Louis. They also do a great shawarma and a mighty
tasty shish taouk. They make some of the best hummus
around, and also do good with their baba ganouj, tabbuli,
and baklava. Everything is very very affordable. A great
place to enjoy an inexpensive lunch. In addition, there
is an Arabic market section and a discount for Wash U
students.
ANTHONY’S BAR
DTN, AMERICAN
410 Market St.
$$
www.tonysstlouis.com • 231-7007
Popular business lunch spot with super-high ceilings
transforms into a hip watering hole at night. Run by the
acclaimed Tony’s next door, this small upscale offshoot
serves top-notch classic American food at prices
reasonable for what you get. Spectacular chrome bar in
the center of the room makes you want to stick around
for a few martinis...
ARCELIA’S MEXICAN RESTUARANT SLD, MEXICAN
2001 Park
$$
231-9200
This family-run establishment in Lafayette Square serves
good, authentic food in a nice, cozy atmosphere. Great
salsa — hot and delicious. Limited seating can cause a bit
of a wait on weekends. No reservations.
ATLAS RESTAURANT & LUNCHROOM
CWE, FRENCH
5513 Pershing
$$$
367-6800
Closed Sun. & Mon.
New bistro French garnering some rave reviews. Though
dinner stops at 10 pm, dessert is served until midnight.
ATOMIC COWBOY
CLAY, ECLECTIC
4140 Manchester
$$$
www.atomic-cowboy.com • 775-0775
Eclectic food. Transforms into a popular bar/club with
great DJs. Stumble to Tiffany’s Diner after close.
B
BANDANA’S BBQ
CLAY, BBQ
16 N. Central (at Forsyth)
$$
www.bandanasbbq.com • 727-9944
Basic, no-frills chain serving some truly tasty southern
barbecue ribs, pulled pork, etc.
BARCELONA
CLAY, SPANISH
34 N. Central (btw. Forsyth & Maryland)
$$$
863-9909
Newly expanded popular Spanish restaurant serving up
some fantastic tapas. Loud and smoky, but doesn’t that
make it hip?
BAR ITALIA RISTORANTE CAFFE
CWE, ITALIAN
13 Maryland Plaza (at Euclid)
$$$$
www.baritaliastl.com • 361-7010
Trendy Italian in the Central West End, where people
lounge around outside on the patio to see and be seen.
Some swear by the food, some say it’s too pricey to like
quite so much.
B
BB’S JAZZ, BLUES AND SOUP
DTN, CAJUN
700 S. Broadway
$
www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com • 436-5222
Great live blues every night (local and national acts) in a
casual setting. Some say that both the music and the food
here is better than its neighbor, the Broadway Oyster Bar.
BB’s serves up rich Creole stews thick with beans, rice,
meats and cajun spices. Doesn’t have the outdoor patio of
the Oyster Bar, but BB’s is the place to go in the winter,
where the long, narrow brick building lends itself better
to a larger, more energetic scene. The eats are super cheap
and excellent, and available even late at night (till 2 am on
the weekends).
BIG SKY CAFE
WEBS, NEW AMERICAN
47 S. Old Orchard
$$$$
www.bigskycafe.net • 962-5757
Offering modern twists to comfort food classics, Big Sky
Cafe also has a small, carefully selected wine list. Outdoor
seating available.
BEST STEAK HOUSE
SLU, STEAKHOUSE
516 N. Grand
$$
535-6033
Although we can’t claim that it is the Best Steak House
ever, it is no doubt an institution and an experience. You
line up with a tray, call out your order, and pick up your
pre-packaged salad and side dishes. What could be easier?
BLACKBERRY CAFE
CLAY, COFFEE
6611 Clayton Rd. • 721-9300
$
Under new management, with a new name (formerly
Aesop’s), newly renovated, new furniture, and
new wireless Internet. Nonetheless, same great hummus;
same bad espresso. If you go to study at Blackberry on
a weekday evening, you won’t be alone. Expect to find
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tables with red-eyed 1Ls, 2Ls, and med students hovering
over stacks of fat textbooks until they get the boot at
midnight. But the regulars here aren’t a chatty bunch—
they’re taking a break from studying at home, school, or
the Wydown Starbucks to study at Blackberry.
BLUE ELEPHANT
CLAY, THAI
7816 Forsyth (at Bemiston) • 862-0500
$$
Popular new upscale Thai joint perfect for the Clayton
yuppie crowd. Critics find it too Americanized.
BLUE WATER GRILL
WEBS, SEAFOOD
343 S. Kirkwood (btw. Clinton & Pittman)
$$$$
www.bluewatergrill.net • 821-5757
Closed Sun.
One of St. Louis’ most popular seafood restaurants,
featuring tapas-style mini “Flying Saucer” sampler plates
on Monday nights.
BLUEBERRY HILL
LOOP, AMERICAN
6504 Delmar
$
727-0880
Popular University City bar whose strict carding keeps
those pesky underage undergrads out. Spacious, with
several rooms. Retro atmosphere replete with glassencased collections of paraphernalia from Howdy Doody
to the Jetsons to Beverly Hills, 90210. The music is fun,
the drinks are not too expensive, and they have many
different live music acts in both the Duck Room and the
Elvis Room (usually with a cover). Chuck Berry plays here
about once a month (contrary to popular rumor, he is not
an owner). Also, you can shape up your darts and video
gaming abilities.
BRANDT’S
LOOP, AMERICAN
6525 Delmar
$$$
727-3663
Serves healthy food (including many vegetarian meals),
but pricey given their sub-par food and famously
miserable service. Have some bloody marys to make up
for the slow service. Outdoor seating available in season.
BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE
DTN, ITALIAN
1601 S. Lindbergh Blvd (at Plaza Frontenac)
$$$
www.brioitalian.com • 432-4410
Generous portions of outstanding Italian fare from
Tuscany and beyond. Part of a national chain now
sporting a dozen restaurants of the same name, Brio
has exploded on the local restaurant scene with the
irresistable combination of great food at great prices in
a large, loud, energetic dining room. Weekend dinner
reservations should be made a couple weeks in advance.
Entrees run about $10-20.
Elaborate lobby of the Cheshire Inn & Lodge, where you’ll find the
Fox & Hound, the Cheshire Wine Garden, and the Cheshire Pub.
BROADWAY OYSTER BAR
DTN, CAJUN
736 S. Broadway
$$
www.broadwayoysterbar.com • 621-8811
A legendary venue near Busch Stadium, serving up Cajun
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fare in a quirky setting. Their fare is more adventurous
and aquatic than at neighboring BB’s—crawfish ($9), fried
allegator ($9), shrimp creole ($13), and oysters on the
half shell served various ways ($5+ per half dozen). Still,
most come later at nightfor their fantastic live blues music
played indoors and outdoors every night till the wee
hours. Open till 1:30 on weekdays, 3 am on weekends.
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CAFE BALABAN
CWE, ECLECTIC
405 N. Euclid (at McPherson)
$$$$
361-8085
European-influenced eclectic cuisine in a hip setting.
Separated into two areas: the cafe has a wide variety of
trendy California-style dishes; the more expensive formal
dining room further inside is more expensive and limited.
Try the Sunday brunch.
CAFE DE FRANCE
CLAY, FRENCH
7515 Forsyth
$$$$$
www.whatscooking.nu • 678-0200
Arguably, the best French in town. Pricey, but expect
proper service and truly fantastic haute cuisine.
CAFE NAPOLI
CLAY, ITALIAN
7754 Forsyth (at Bemiston)
$$$$
www.cafenapoli.com • 863-5731
Closed Sun.
Top-notch Italian for the elite of Clayton and Ladue
in search of some of the best food in town. Snooty,
expensive, and (given the cars parked outside) perhaps
intimidating. But the food alone is worth it all.
CAFE PROVENCAL
CLAY, FRENCH
427 S. Kirkwood
$$$
www.cafeprovencal.com • 822-5440
As the name suggests, Provençale and other rustic
French food, including pates with cornichons, escargots,
stews, roasts, fish. Interesting wine list, and surprisingly
inexpensive for a multi-course meal, but ultimately not
worth what little hype it receives.
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
CLAY, PIZZA
St. Louis Galleria
$$
863-4500
CPK makes a great traditional crust pizza that will please
those of you who just can’t get used to St. Louis-style
thin crust. It’s conveniently located at the Galleria, so
when you have to wait, you can shop. The chain is most
famous for their BBQ Chicken and Thai Chicken Pizzas.
CARDWELL’S
LADUE, NEW AMERICAN
97 Plaza Frontenac (on Lindburgh)
$$$
www.cardwellsattheplaza.com • 997-8885
Despite the upscale setting, if you’re dressed to shop at
Plaza Frontenac, you’ll be just fine at Cardwell’s. Very
popular for lunch, skip the hard-to-get outdoor seats
and lounge around in the simple, contemporary interior.
Spectacular eclectic food that will surprise your tastebuds
and eyes with their beautiful presentations.
CARDWELL’S OF CLAYTON
CLAY, NEW AMERICAN
8100 Maryland (at Brentwood)
$$$
www.cardwellsinclayton.com • 726-5055
Formerly related to Cardwell’s in Plaza Frontenac, this
popular Clayton venue is popular among the business
crowd for lunch and dinner, flocking to the restaurant’s
imaginative food and trendy (but loud) bar.
CARMINE’S STEAK HOUSE
DTN, STEAKHOUSE
20 S. Fourth St. (next to Drury Plaza Hotel)
$$$$$
241-1631
A fine steakhouse experience in an upscale setting with
proper service and an elegant dining room.
CASA GALLARDO GRILL
NORTH, MEXICAN
Westport Plaza
$$
434-7755
Two different settings here. There is the bar, which
is a great choice for Taco Tuesday on Tuesday nights
(delicious 75-cent soft tacos, chicken or steak, served on
freshly made tortillas, with $1.50 domestic beers), but it
can get pretty crowded. The sit-down restaurant serves up
imaginative Mexican/Tex-Mex. Instead of chips, you get
freshly made tortillas served with a side of honey butter
and two types of salsa—an unusual but delicious starter.
CHARLIE GITTO’S ON THE HILL
HILL, ITALIAN
5226 Shaw Ave. (at Marconi)
$$$$
www.charliegittos.com • 772-8898
Famous Italian restaurant that, unlike most Hill
restaurants, actually serves up some great food in a
somewhat upscale setting. They even have a pasta sauce
line available at local grocery stores.
CHESHIRE INN
CLAY, BAR
6300 Clayton Ave.
647-7300, ext. 615
Two drinking establishments are located within this
mysterious place. The Fox & Hound is a cozy lounge
housed within the inn proper. The Cheshire Pub is
located in the adjoining restaurant building. Plentiful beers
on tap, but rather expensive. The underground parking lot
has driving on the left side. Open late, so it gets crowded
(and very smoky) on weekends.
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CHESHIRE WINE GARDEN
CLAY, BAR
Cheshire Inn & Lodge, 6300 Clayton Rd.
$$
647-7300
Beautiful outdoor patio located on the west side of the
Cheshire Lodge. Enjoy European food and drinks with
live music most weekends.
CHEVY’S
OLIVE, MEXICAN
9119 Olive St
$$
997-3700
Decent sit-down chain Mexican restaurant with large
servings, good margaritas, and a fun atmosphere. Food
tastes very fresh. Go for happy hour Monday through
Friday, 4 pm-7 pm.
CHEZ LEON
CWE, FRENCH
4580 Laclede (at Euclid)
$$$$
www.chezleon.com • 361-1589
Closed Mon.
Very popular French bistro that gets rave reviews.
CHINESE EXPRESS
CLAY, CHINESE
7022 Clayton Ave. (at Skinker & Clayton Rd.)
$
781-8898
You’ll probably get to know this dive more for its
convenient parking lot when visiting the Hi Pointe or
Cheshire, but this no-frills Chinese joint holds its own.
As the name suggests, it’s Chinese, and it’s fast, but not
necessarily in that order. They don’t smile much, but
they’re friendly on the inside, and have a loyal following
from blue-collar regulars to hung over students recovering
their cars left nearby overnight. Most everything is decent,
and the price is outstanding, save the soup. “Specialties”
like “Amazing Chicken” ($9.17) and “Sea Food Delight”
($10.55) are no bargain, but everyone goes for the lunch
special combo plates anyway ($1 extra for dinner)—for
just $3.90 to $5.28, choose from 15 different wok entrees,
and get fried rice, 2 crab Rangoon, soup (again, skip it),
and a fortune cookie to boot. Why the weird prices? After
tax, everything comes out neatly in multiples of a quarter.
BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE BAR
SOU, DESSERT
1915 Park Ave.
$
241-8100
Great place in Lafayette Square for home-made chocolate
truffles and other heavenly delights, and some fantastic
(and sometimes adventurous) hot chocolate. Romantic.
CHUY ARZOLA’S
CLAY, MEXICAN
6405 Clayton Ave
$$
644-4430
One of the best-known and most popular Mexican
restaurants, in the heart of Dogtown.
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CICERO’S
LOOP, ITALIAN
6691 Delmar Blvd., U City
$$
862-0009
Casual italian eatery with painfully slow service, but sports
over 100 beers by bottle and on tap (making for a popular
bar scene after dinnertime), live music most nights in the
back room, and mid-week dinner specials: all-you-can-eat
spaghetti on Tuesdays for $4, and all-you-can-eat meat
lasagna on Thursdays for $6.
CITY COFFEEHOUSE & CREPERIE CLAY, COFFEE
36 N. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton
$$
862-2489
Newly expanded to accomodate the crowds. Serving up
about 30 different overstuffed savory and dessert crepes,
City Coffeehouse & Creperie has established itself as one
of the most popular casual breakfast restaurants since it
opened in 1995. Perfectly located in downtown Clayton
next to Ramon’s Jalapeno Grill, City attracts yuppies
and Francophiles of all ages looking to settle into long
conversations over a Shady Oak (mesquite grilled chicken,
spinach, tomatoes, green onions, havarti, and honey-dijon
dressing, $6.60) or apple cinnamon and brown sugar
crepe ($5.60). Equally popular are their adventurous
salads, like Ann’s Green Gable (romaine, spinach,
mandarin oranges, strawberries, onions, walnuts, bacon,
grilled chicken with poppyseed dressing, $6.95). Rounding
out the menu are similarly priced Belgian waffles, quiches,
and deli sandwiches, as well as soup, homemade bagel
chips, and various pastries. And yes, they have Nutella!
You’ll fit right in bringing your parents or neglected
friends to this charmingly decorated eatery.
COMPANION BAKEHOUSE
CLAY, AMERICAN
8143 Maryland, Clayton
$
www.companionbaking.com • 721-5454
Quite possibly, Companion makes the best bread in the
area, and now even supplies local grocery stores with their
artisan loafs. They also make exquisite cakes, from elegant
to whimsical in design, a wide array of other deserts
and pastries, and heavenly sandwiches, including their
“Frenchie” (turkey with brie, sprouts and honey dijon
on a Parisien), “Fowl Ball!” (grilled chicken breast with
arugula, tomato and pesto mayo), and the surreal “Bada
Bing!” (fresh marinated mozzarella, tomatoes and basil on
foccacia), each $7.25.
THE CROSSING
CLAY, NEW AMERICAN
7823 Forsyth (at Central)
$$$$$
721-7375
Closed Sun.
One of the best new restaurants around that has
quickly garnered top reviews from everyone who enters
their doors. Very elegant and formal setting for this
contemporary site. Desserts are a must, along with ties for
men.
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CROWN CANDY KITCHEN
DTN, DINER
1401 St. Louis Ave. (at 14th)
$
621-9650
For nearly a century, this legendary diner has been serving
up the best milkshakes, malts, and basic foodstuffs (grilled
cheese, chili dogs, etc.) in a setting that seems to have
stood still for decades. Booths even have little jukeboxes.
CUNETTO HOUSE OF PASTA
HILL, ITALIAN
5453 Magnolia (at Southwest)
$$
www.cunetto.com • 781-1135
Too popular for its own good, this is one of the Hill’s
giants. Unless you get there at 5 pm, when they open,
you’re left waiting forever to get a table to scarf down
giant portions of mediocre food. No reservations.
D
DELMAR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE LOOP, NEW AMER.
6235 Delmar (at Eastgate)
$$$
725-6565
Better known for being an insanely popular, smoky bar
open till 3 am, the Delmar actually holds its own as a
trendy, if not swanky, eatery where you can have some
tasty fun food with your well-poured cosmopolitans and
martinis.
DIERDORF & HART’S
DTN, STEAKHOUSE
701 Market (at 7th, in Gateway One Bldg.)
$$$$$
www.dierdorfharts.com • 421-1772
This branch of the popular surf-n-turf chain serves
up some quality entrees with a great view of the Arch,
though many figure at this price they’d rather get a steak
elsewhere.
DOMINIC’S
HILL, ITALIAN
5101 Wilson Ave. (at Hereford)
$$$$$
www.dominicsrestaurant.com • 771-1632
Closed Sun.
Among the very best for elegant Italian.
DOMINIC’S TRATTORIA
CLAY, ITALIAN
200 S. Brentwood (at Bonhomme)
$$$$
www.dominicsrestaurant.com • 863-4567
Closed Sun.
Popular Italian offering a view of Shaw Park. But not
up to the fantastic standard set by its older sibling,
Dominic’s, on the Hill.
DRESSEL’S PUB
CWE, PUB
419 N. Euclid (at McPherson)
$$
361-1060
A classic British pub, like Llywelyn’s just around the
corner, but with its own character and loyal following.
DUFF’S
CWE, NEW AMERICAN
392 N. Euclid (at McPherson)
$$$
www.dineatduffs.com • 361-0522
Closed Mon.
Very popular Central West End eatery where locals flock
for a leisurely brunch outside. Though, in the winter, the
charming dark wood-lined interior inside offers equally
pleasant scenery. Dinner gets more ambitious, and is even
better than brunch.
DUFFY’S
See Mike Duffy’s Pub & Grill
E
EAU CAFE & BISTRO
CWE, NEW AMERICAN
Chase Park Plaza, 212 N. Kingshighway (at Lindell) $$$$
454-9000
One of St. Louis’ hottest trendy bars at night, Eau also
serves up some fine eclectic grub for the in-crowd. Dress
in your best fake Armani, talk frequently on your cell
phone, and enjoy drinks by the pool.
EAT RITE
DTN, DINER
622 Chouteau
$
621-9621
The quintessential greasy spoon diner in all its “open
24 hours a day” glory. Try the slinger: hash browns, two
sunny-side up eggs, and sausage patties, all topped with
fresh onion and chili — for about $5.
EL MAGUEY
SOUTH, MEXICAN
7014 Chippewa
$$
832-3632
This unpretentious little place near Ted Drewes is one
of several locations in the city, but it does not feel like a
franchise restaurant. The fact that half of the people who
work there do not speak English lends an impression of
authenticity. Awesome salsa and amazing food at good
prices. Limited seating can result in crowds on weekends.
1111 MISSISSIPPI
SOU, NEW AMERICAN
1111 Mississippi (btw. Park and Chouteau)
$$$$
241-9999
Billing itself as a “Wine Country Bistro,” this new
Tuscan/Northern Calfornian is a fitting addition to the
Lafayette Square neighborhood. Housed in a converted
old warehouse, and tastefully appointed in fun rustic
urban decor. A true culinary delight, 1111 also offers a
$40 five course tasting menu, which can be paired with
selections from their cellar for another $35 per person.
F
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FIO’S LA FOURCHETTE
CLAY, FRENCH
7515 Forsyth
$$$$$
863-6866
Rated best in St. Louis by Gourmet magazine, this chic
and expensive restaurant offers five-and six-course meals.
Individual items may be ordered a la carte. Food, wine
and service are all excellent.
Fitz’s
LOOP, American
6605 Delmar
$$
726-9555
Famous for its root beer floats, this joint grills up fat
burgers (including turkey and buffalo!) and features their
on-site brewed cream soda and other assorted sodas.
Tuscan Chicken sandwich is a must. Unlimited refills on
root beer. There is a bar with pool tables upstairs as well
as outdoor seating in the summer.
FORTUNE COOKIE
CWE, CHINESE
4575 Laclede
$
361-8742
Cheap Chinese that delivers. Too bad the grub is so yuck.
FOX AND HOUNDS TAVERN
CLAY, BAR
Cheshire Inn, 6300 Clayton Rd.
647-7300
Little-known cozy English pub located just inside the
Cheshire Lodge. Flickering gaslight, plush couches,
chessboards and the soft glow from a stone hearth cast a
romantic spell. Yards of ale, cheese and sausage boards
and fine wines are just a few of the touches that will add
to your adventurous visit. Live entertainment nightly.
FRAZER’S
SLD, NEW AMERICAN
1811 Pestalozzi (at Lemp)
$$$
www.fraziergoodeats.com • 773-8646
Closed Sun.
Frazier’s Traveling Brown Bag restaurant is a St. Louis
favorite, offering up dishes from inventive to the truly
bizarre. Almost a stone’s throw from the A-B Brewery,
this somewhat hip eatery derived its name from its large
lunch to-go crowd that was served cheap, good food in
brown paper bags. The prices have increased somewhat,
but the place retained its quirky, international feel, and the
food will keep you coming back again and again.
G
GINO’S
SOUTH, ITALIAN
4502 Hampton (at Lansdowne)
$$
351-4187
Although mentioned less often than other Italian
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restaurants, this one offers generous portions of good
food for a reasonable price. No reservations needed.
GIOVANNI’S ON THE HILL
HILL, ITALIAN
5201 Shaw (at Marconi)
$$$$$
www.giovannisonthehill.com • 772-5958
Closed Sun.
Widely considered the best Italian on the Hill, if not
in all of St. Louis. If it’s good enough for Presidents
Reagan, Bush, and Clinton, and given that it received four
diamonds from AAA, it’s probably good enough for you
too.
GIUSEPPE’S
SOUTH, ITALIAN
4141 S. Grand (at Meramec)
$$
832-3779
If you want a traditional Southern Italian meal in a cozy,
friendly environment, Giuseppe’s is your best alternative.
It’s a little further than most, but at their reasonable
prices, it’s well worth it.
GRILL AT THE RITZ-CARLTON
CLAY, NEW AMER.
100 Carondelet Plaza (at Hanley)
$$$$$
www.ritz-carlton.com • 863-6300
Inside the glamorous Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Clayton, The
Grill offers the usual upscale hotel fare, replete with
fine service, fine china, and expense-account prices, and
winning the venue four diamonds from AAA. Ultimately,
however, inconsistency in the kitchen and in the service
has led to mixed reviews. The next-door Cigar Club offers
the perfect way to complete your evening—a Montecristo
#5 and a glass of Macallan.
GUO BIN
UCITY, CHINESE
8600 Delmar Blvd (west of 170)
$$
997-0906
Guo Bin is the place most likely to satisfy everyone. They
offer a great selection of Chinese dishes with generous
proportions and it is hard to go wrong with any of their
offerings. Guo Bin also offers some Korean dishes,
though you’re probably better off sticking with their
Chinese fare. (Those who have tried the jiang-jiang mien
(black-bean noodles) have reported that they would rather
stay home and make an instant package of jiang jiang
mien, which can easily be purchased at one of the Korean
markets.) For those that use the “how many Chinese
are in this place” test to determine the quality of the
restaurant, you will be misled by this usually helpful test.
Guo Bin is attached to a retirement apartment building;
therefore you will often see many elderly CaucasianAmericans in this restaurant. Don’t let that fool you. This
place is for real.
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HACIENDA
WEST, MEXICAN
9748 Manchester Road
$$
962-7100
Popular in Riverfront Times polls, and a St. Louis
favorite, but really there isn’t much special about
Hacienda other than their very popular happy hour: half
price on appetizers M-F, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.
HALO BAR
LOOP, BAR
6161 Delmar
726-1414
Located next to the Pageant Theater, east of Skinker,
Halo is a favorite for concert goers and barhoppers alike.
Open seven days a week and later than other bars in the
area, Halo specializes in drinks “done fast,” so don’t look
for any frou-frou drinks here. Try an ice cold shot of
Jagermeister, straight out of the machine. Lots of seating
and room at the bar. Wide windows great for peoplewatching and for being watched.
HANK’S CHEESECAKES
CLAY, DESSERT
1063 S. Big Bend (south of Clayton Rd.)
$
781-0300
Delicious cheesecakes.
HARRY’S RESTAURANT & BAR
SLU, AMERICAN
2144 Market (at 22nd)
$$$
www.harrysrestaurantandbar.com • 421-6969
Great place to chow down on a basic meal and stick
around for hours to partake in their indoor and outdoor
bars and live music scene. Huge outdoor patio that
overlooks the highway and downtown.
HAPPY CHINA
OLIVE, CHINESE
12921 Olive Blvd.
$$
878-6660
Closed Mon.
Somewhat Americanized Chinese restaurant with large
portions and an extensive buffet.
HARVEST
CLAY, NEW AMERICAN
1059 S. Big Bend (at Clayton)
$$$$$
www.harveststlouis.com • 645-3522
One of the most acclaimed restaurants in the region, in
a rather unassuming place—across Big Bend from Office
Depot in Richmond Heights. Pretty much everything is
delicious—not too adventurous, but not at all boring—
and the atmosphere is especially cozy in the winter when
the fire is going.
HI-POINTE
CLAY, BAR
1001 McCausland
781-4716
Live punk rock upstairs, cheap beer and pool tables
downstairs. This cozy place complete with graffiti
decorations actually brings in good live music. The venue
is upstairs from the bar. The type of music varies nightly,
so you might want to call ahead.
HODAK’S
SOUTH, AMERICAN
2100 Gravois
$
776-7292
When you think Hodak’s, think chicken. Bring your
friends for a forty-dollar, ten-pound bucket of chicken
wings. Also, be sure to look for ample portions of
coleslaw and fries. They’re famous for their incredible
fried chicken. Sketchy neighborhood.
HOUSE OF INDIA
UCITY, INDIAN
8501 Delmar (east of 170)
$$
www.hoistl.com • 567-6850
Popular restaurant for standard, no frills Indian fare—
saag, vindaloo, korma, chicken tikka masala, etc. Could
be cheaper, but it really is pretty damn good. If you ask
them to kick it up a few notches, they won’t hold back.
Good lunch buffet too.
HOUSE OF WONG
CLAY, CHINESE
46 N. Central
$$
726-6291
When looking in the dictionary under AmericanizedChinese food, you will find House of Wong. The
location alone is a dead give away. House of Wong is
located in downtown Clayton, the poshish neighborhood
in St. Louis. Being an Americanized-Chinese restaurant,
you can expect a cleaner restaurant and standard Chinese
fare. Located within 10-15 minutes of school, it is a
convenient place to stop by for lunch or dinner when
studying at school. However, the law students haven’t
made it a place to go. It seems to cater more to the
lunchtime work crowd in Clayton.
HUMPHREY’S RESTAURANT & TAVERN
SLU, BAR
3700 Laclede (west of Vandeventer)
535-0700
Not to be outdone by MP O’Reilly’s, Humphrey’s offers
SLU students PENNY pitchers on Wednesdays, plus live
music outside.
HUNAN GARDEN
WEST, CHINESE
11532 Page Service Rd. (at Page & Lindberg)
$$
432-7015
It is a Chinese restaurant with everything except location.
Though about 20 minutes from Wash U, the drive is well
worth it! Hunan Garden has everything you might want
from a Chinese restaurant: great variety of tasty dishes,
dim sum for weekend brunch, hot pot for group fun, and
a big screen TV playing your favorite Chinese karaoke as
background music! The dishes are authentic and range
from $6.75 for Buddhist Delight (all vegetables), $8.50
I
for Beef with Snow Peas, to an upper max of $12.95 for
Sea Food Delight. They do have weekday lunch specials,
but most people just go on the weekends because of the
drive. The best reason for going to Hunan Garden is the
dim sum and hot pot. For dim sum, be sure to try their
sweet tofu hot dessert at the end of your meal. If you
have time for a longer dinner, go for a hot pot.
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I FRATELLINI
CLAY, ITALIAN
7624 Wydown (at S. Hanley)
$$$$
727-7901
From the chef and owner behind Zoë Pan-Asian Cafe in
the Central West End comes a trendy Italian joint with
good food in the heart of Clayton. A favorite of the
County’s frou-frou.
I LOVE MR. SUSHI
OLIVE, JAPANESE
9443 Olive (west of 170)
$$$
432-8898
Mt. Sushi got his name because: (a) St. Louisans couldn’t
pronounce his real name, and (b) he makes great
sushi. Whether singing the Hallelujah chorus or loudly
proclaiming the wonders of America, Mr. Sushi is a
wonderful host who loves what he does. Don’t let the
cramped quarters, the ghetto restroom in the back of the
kitchen, or the obscure Olivette stripmall setting turn you
away; this place is a winner.
IL VICINO
CLAY, PIZZA
41 N. Central Ave
$$
727-1333
Arguably, the best pizza around. Gourmet individual
pizzas for about $8-10, with toppings like goat cheese,
sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh basil, pesto, etc.
A true favorite among WULAW students.
INDIA PALACE
NORTH, INDIAN
4534 N. Lindbergh (exit 235B off I-70)
$$$
731-3333
The upscale India Palace is king of Indian cuisine in St.
Louis, say many law students of Asian descent. Located
just west of the airport atop the 11-story Howard
Johnson Hotel, you can let your eyes wander away from
your date while dining on authentic North Indian—giant
windows give you a sweeping view to watch 757s and F16s take off from Lambert. Except for the cheap chairs
and tables, the dining room is ornately decorated, with
odd lamps, various wall decorations, a ceiling covered
entirely with a wicker bamboo weave, and even an amplybosomed bronze statue to greet you on your way out.
And the food? Outstanding. The flavors are entirely
different from your ordinary Indian grub. Their curries
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are more delicate, their sags are heavenly, and their
tandoori chicken melts in your mouth. Relatively more
expensive, and a little out of the way, but their $8 lunch
buffet and free refills on chai tea might help soften the
impact on your bank account.
INDIA’S RASOI
MULT, INDIAN
7923 Forsyth (at S. Central), Clayton
$$
727-1414
4569 Laclede (at Euclid), CWE
361-6911
Central West End location has a very popular and good
lunch buffet, and the food there overall is almost as good
as House of India. The Clayton branch, however, is
downright wretched (blech!).
IN SOO
OLIVE, CHINESE/KOREAN
8423 Olive Blvd (East of I-170)
$$
997-7473
Shu Feng and In Soo have an incestuous relationship.
Apparently, the Korean owners of Shu Feng sold the
restaurant and opened In Soo two doors down in the
same building. (Or was it the other way around?!?)
Anyway, the former Shu Feng garnered rave reviews in
the Riverfront Times and other publications for specialties
like deep-fried eggplant and their Korean bulgoki
(barbecue beef), and In Soo continues to wow customers
and critics alike. Shu Feng has a similar menu of Chinese
offerings, and as far as taste goes, they’re pretty close,
but at In Soo you get the fantastic wacky owner offering
tableside comedy.
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JADE GARDEN
OLIVE, CHINESE
9499 Olive Blvd (West of I-170)
$$
991-0888
Closed Mon.
Recommended by Chinese students in the LLM program.
When searching for the best Chinese restaurant around,
Jade Garden should be among the top of your list.
The chef is from Taiwan and specializes in Cantonese
and Taiwanese dishes. Their lobster dish comes highly
recommended as well as a mayonnaise shrimp dish, a
Taiwanese favorite.
J. BUCK’S
CLAY, NEW AMERICAN
101 S. Hanley (at Carondelet)
$$$
www.jbucks.com • 725-4700
Closed Sun.
Restaurant of the family broadcasting team of the late
Jack Buck (KMOX), Joe Buck (Fox Sports), and Julie
Buck (Y-98 FM). This family establishment serves up
great comfort food with very friendly service during the
day. But as daylight wanes, it becomes a singles hangout
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for super-trendy...err, yuppie twentysomethings go
for the meatmarket scene at night. After 10, the bar is
packed with attractive women chatting with unattractive
older men, posers laughing heartily with their buddies
while keeping an eye on the bodies walking by, and (of
course) the boys and girls just out to oogle over the male
bartenders. Entrees run about $8-25.
JAKE’S STEAK
DTN, STEAKHOUSE
708 N. 2nd Street
$$$
621-8184
An eclectic steak place. Casual atmosphere and located
near downtown activities. Not much for vegetarians.
JIMMY JOHN’S
LOOP, AMERICAN
6681 Delmar Blvd., U City
$
www.jimmyjohns.com • 862-6565
New local installment of a national sandwich franchise.
Much better than Subway or Quiznos, but not even close
to Companion.
JIMMY’S CAFE ON THE PARK
CLAY, NEW AMER.
706 DeMun (at North Rosebury)
$$$$
www.jimmyscafe.com • 725-8585
Perfect place for a date. Located in the quaint DeMun
neighborhood, across the street from the beautiful
Concordia Seminary park, Jimmy’s offers up a formal,
more expensive menu and a casual bistro menu. Cozy and
romantic on the inside, tasty food from the kitchen, and
friendly service make for a perfect place to woo your love.
Their bistro menu is quite a bit cheaper, offering upscale
bar food and munchies, mostly $5 to $10. And Martini
Mondays is always a favorite, drawing people to their
outside patio with their $4 martinis, any way you want
it. But most popular is their jazz on the weekends and
fantastic Sunday brunch.
JOHN D. MCGURK’S
SLD, PUB
1200 Russell (at 12th)
$$
776-8309
One of the most popular bars among law students and
lawyers, drawn to their large outdoor back patio. During
the summer, the dark inside of the Irish pub is virtually
empty, while the patio is packed with people out to spend
a relaxing, casual evening with a bucket of Budweisers or
some black and tans. Like the pubs in the Central West
End, McGurk’s also has a particularly tasty menu.
JOY LUCK BUFFET
WEBS, CHINESE
8030 Manchester Rd (East of Big Bend)
$$
645-9982
Despite its name, Joy Luck Buffet is not frequented for
its buffet. Rather, the restaurant is known for its hot pot
and side dishes. The chef ’s specialty is Szechwan cuisine
and reported to be the best in the Midwest! They do a
good hot pot, but people prefer the hot pot at Hunan
Garden. If you want to check out their buffet, the prices
are very reasonable: $5.95 for lunch (11-4pm) and $7.99
for dinner (after 4pm).
K
KALDI’S COFFEEHOUSE
CLAY, COFFEE
700 DeMun Ave. (at Northwood)
$
727-9955
Hands down, Kaldi’s is king of coffee in St. Louis. This
Clayton institution has won top awards from virtually
every local publication, and as further testament to their
mastery they supply St. Louis’ finest restaurants with their
richly roasted beans. The ambiance makes up for the
uncomfortable seats, and encourages you to stick around
for hours on end like everyone else. Chalkboard menus,
dogs lounging at the tables outside, talented baristas
with piercings and tattoos. You can try to study here, but
expect to be surrounded by fellow stressed law and med
students similarly trying to be productive among the din
of rather distracting gossip. They even do their part to
be socially responsible, using unbleached napkins, serving
an exclusively vegetarian menu (grilled eggplant panini,
$5; pastries and desserts made in-house, $1-5), roasting
organic and free-trade beans (dozens of varieties to
take home), and recycling plastic cups. To top off your
experience, try a brownie or piece of gooey butter cake
($1.75) or go off the deep end with a bubble tea ($2.50).
Four different brews are available on tap daily, and their
espresso is top-notch.
KAYAK’S COFFEE & PROVISIONS
UCITY, COFFEE
276 N. Skinker (at Forest Park)
$
www.kayakscoffee.com • 862-4447
Occupying a new building cattycorner from the Hilltop
campus at Skinker and Forest Park, as expected, Kayak’s
Coffee has become a hit among Wash U students looking
for a Kaldi’s-like coffee joint right by campus and the
apartments in Skinker-DeBaliviere. With an alpine
recreation theme that extolls the beauties of the national
parks, snowboarding, and sled dogs, Kayak’s vows to do
its part to save the world by serving only organic and fair
trade coffees. And to top it all off, they serve up fantastic
sandwiches, have wireless Ethernet, and are open until 1
am.
KILKENNY’S
CLAY, PUB
20 N. Central, Clayton
$$
725-0161
Semi-casual pub that’s popular among law students for
their Thursday night $7 buckets of 6 beers.
THE KING & I
3157 S. Grand (at Juniata)
SOUTH, THAI
$$
L
771-1777
Closed Mon.
The King and I receives mixed reviews. Considering that
no one raves about the Thai food in St. Louis, you are
likely to hit or miss at most of the Thai places. On the
plus side, The King and I has a real restaurant feel with
some interesting “pit seating” (sitting cross-legged at
a short table) for something different. Also, be sure to
check out their world map, covered with pins indicating
where their guests are from. Portions are large, and their
curries are decent, but their pad thai is pretty pathetic.
For a better bet, impress them with your worldliness and
order a pad see you off the menu.
KITCHEN K
DTN, ECLECTIC
1000 Washington Ave. (btw. 10th and 11th)
$$$
www.kitchen-k.com • 241-9900
One of the newest chic bar/restaurants, that’s never too
crowded, this hip joint is located at the base of the newly
renovated Mercantile Building, and boasts 22-foot high
ceilings. Eat at the counter to watch the chefs in action
in the open kitchen, or nestle into a plastic chair cuddling
a beer (the mixed drinks are mediocre, and expensive).
Kitchen K always serves up great inventive food that will
accomodate any budget, such as jumbo burritos ($7),
Thai salad of spicy cold soba noodles ($8), and red rice
salmon seared in rice paper with red curry and cucumbermint raita ($19). While the meek might opt to start off
with some sweet potato fries, served with banana-guava
ketchup ($6), the more adventurous should attempt to
conquer the insane habanero wings ($8).
KOBE STEAK HOUSE OF JAPAN
OLIVE, JAPANESE
12521 Olive Blvd
$$$
434-2600
One of those places where the chefs entertain you with
their animated slicing and dicing as you enjoy chicken,
steak, seafood or vegetarian dishes. Every order comes
with soup, salad and rice. Sushi is also available. Great
place for groups.
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LACLEDE STREET BAR & GRILL
SLU, BARS
3818 Laclede (west of Vandeventer)
$$
531-1600
Basic bar food and huge bar area with live DJs and
dancing; popular among SLU crowds. Though they have
some of the best happy hours in town, the drink special
that really brings in the crowds is their $10 all-you-candrink frenzy, offered Fridays and Saturdays from 10 pm
until 1 am.
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LEE FAMILY BUFFET
WEST, CHINESE
12277 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton (at McKelvey)
$$
291-1288
Recommended by Chinese students in the LLM program.
When it comes to Chinese buffet, Lee Family Buffet is
the king!!! (Of St. Louis, that is.) A good 20-30 minute
drive does not stop the LLM students from making the
journey to this buffet event. The variety at this buffet is
impressive, with king crab legs and fresh-shucked oysters.
Like most buffets, quality is sacrificed for quantity,
but Lee Family Buffet manages to do a good job of
maintaining the quality. They also have a decent selection
of fruit to balance out all the rich and fried dishes you
will gorge upon. A good place for larger parties, the
restaurant has big round tables to seat everyone together.
LLM students often choose this place to have dinners for
special occasions. As for the prices, they are $5.95 M-F
for lunch (but no crab legs!), $9.99 M-Thu for dinner, and
$11.99 Friday night and all day Sat and Sun.
LEMON GRASS
SOUTH, VIETNAMESE
3216 S. Grand
$$
664-6702
Perhaps the best place for Vietnamese food is Lemon
Grass. It is more of a hole in the wall then Phó Grand,
but you will be rewarded with tastier food. Also, they
have a large selection of dishes on their menu and they
all seem to be worth ordering. Be sure to try their spring
rolls and if you don’t have to sit in the peanut-free zone
on airplanes then ask the waiter for a side of peanut sauce
and dip away! For those coffee-connoisseurs out there,
you have to try the Vietnamese Ice Coffee! This drink
is not for the faint of heart, since the drink is made with
an extra strong shot of espresso and an equal amount of
super-sweet condensed milk. Preparing the drink is an
experience in itself. You must be patient as the espresso
is filtered in a contraption at your table straight into
the condensed milk. After all the hot water has passed,
then the trick is to use the lid as a saucer and place the
espresso-contraption on the lid. Now, mix the drink
well before filling the glass with ice to cool down the
concoction. Bon appetite! As for ambience, as previously
said it is more of a hole in the wall restaurant, still, they
do have rather interesting lobster-lamps on the wall!
LILUMA
CWE, FRENCH
236 N. Euclid (btw. Maryland & Lindell)
$$$
361-7771
Favorite Parisian bistro by the owners of The Crossing,
offering classics like a strip steak with pommes frites,
braised rabbit, roast chicken, and the like. Particularly
popular for weekend brunch.
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LLEWELLYN’S PUB
CWE, PUB
4747 McPherson
$$
361-3003
Genuine Welsh pub with reasonable prices with good
food. Live music upstairs on Saturday and Sunday.
Popular streetside and rear patios.
whole list of Chinese dishes. Their cheap lunch specials,
though not as highly recommended, will please your
wallet and stomach. If you can, though, you’re probably
better off ordering off the regular menu.
LORENZO’S TRATTORIA
HILL, ITALIAN
1933 Edwards (at Shaw)
$$$
773-2223
One of the better Italian restaurants on the Hill, in a
modern setting.
MAJESTIC
CWE, GREEK
4900 Laclede
$$
361-2011
The outdoor seating of this Greek-owned restaurant/bar
is a big draw for first-years during the summer months. A
great way to meet (or just observe) some locals you might
not meet elsewhere.
LORUSSO’S CUCINA
HILL, ITALIAN
3121 Watson (at Arsenal)
$$$
www.lorussos.com • 647-6222
Closed Mon.
Another one of the better Italian restaurants on the
Hill, in a cozy setting. A true neighborhood favorite,
with friendly service and live piano on Wednesdays and
weekends.
THE MAYA CAFE
CLAY, TEX-MEX
2726 Sutton Ave., Maplewood
$$
781-4774
Popular and affordable new Tex-Mex in the growing
Maplewood business district, serving up favorites like
fish tacos, a black bean soup, and (on some days) a
tremendous paella.
LULU DIMSUM RESTUARANT
OLIVE, CHINESE
8224 Olive Blvd (East of I-170)
$$
997-3108
Recommended by Chinese students in the LLM program.
LuLu is a good source for those looking for authentic
Chinese. A new chef started this past year and has given
the place new life. The beef noodle soup (niu rou mien)
comes highly recommended as a traditional Chinese
favorite (usually served rather spicy, so you might want
to ask them to tone it down). Really putting LuLu on the
map, however, is their good and cheap dim sum on the
weekends. If you really want the best, though, you should
take the time to head out to Hunan Garden, which has a
larger selection and more flavorful dishes. But as long as
you weren’t raised in New York’s Chinatown, you should
enjoy the dim sum experience at LuLu.
MALMAISON
FAR, FRENCH
3519 St. Albans (west of Manchester), St. Albans $$$$$
www.fivestarfrench.com • 636-458-0131
Frequently nominated for or winning awards for being the
best romantic restaurant in St. Louis, Malmaison offers
some fantastic traditional French cuisine. But to get to
this loverbird getaway, you’ll have to really get away from
the city, and make the hour-long trek west to the tiny
town of St. Albans. Leave room for dessert, and dress up.
AAA gives it 4 diamonds.
LYNCH STREET BISTRO
SOU, NEW AMERICAN
1031 Lynch (at 11th)
$$$
www.lynchstreetbistro.com • 772-5777
Great interior design in the heart of Soulard, near the AB brewery, Lynch Street offers an inventive menu and a
great back patio for drinks.
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MAI LEE
UCITY, VIETNAMESE/CHINESE
8440 Delmar (east of 170)
$$
993-3754
This unassuming hole-in-the-wall, located in a bleak strip
mall, receives mixed reviews, but most seem to enjoy this
source for Vietnamese food. They offer a good selection
of dishes, including phó, some great spring rolls, and a
MEKONG
SOUTH, VIETNAMESE
3131 S. Grand
$$
773-3100
If you like a little hip-hop served with your Asian food
then head to Mekong. Right above this Vietnamese
restaurant, there is a lounge/club. Not many Wash-U
law students have gone there, if any, but the word on the
street says the club and the food are decent.
THE MELTING POT
LOOP, ECLECTIC
6683 Delmar
$$$$$
725-4141
This national chain provides three-course fondue meals
(cheese, entree and chocolate for dessert) which last for
at least two hours. Whether you’re a fondue veteran, or a
newbie, you’ll probably find the novelty way overpriced.
Some might find it romantic.
MESHUGGAH CAFE
LOOP, COFFEE
6269 Delmar
$
726-5662
Derived from the Yiddish word for “crazy,” Meshuggah
has been a long-time favorite among those who prefer
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their drinks made from espresso, not drip machines. Their
biggest winners, though, are their unusual herbal teas and
other hot drinks. Friendly atmosphere. Recently moved
from just off Delmar, around the corner from Blueberry
Hill on Mellville, to this current location right on the
main strip. Open till 11 pm.
MIKE DUFFY’S PUB & GRILL
CLAY, PUB
6662 Clayton Rd. (next to Schnucks)
$$
www.kyha.org/duffys • 644-3700
Basic good bar food in a family sports bar setting.
Nothing special besides the trophy heads mounted on the
wall, but they have lengthy happy hours till close and a
surprisingly happening Tuesday night karaoke scene that
has prompted the bouncer to form lines outside the door,
leaving many wondering “This is Duffy’s?” Frequented at
night by Wash U undergrads, Concordia seminarians, and
miscellanous local families and groups of guys out for
some sports and beer.
MIKE SHANNON’S STEAKS
DTN, STEAKHOUSE
100 N. 7th (at Chestnut)
$$$$
www.mikeshannonssteaksandseafood.com • 421-1540
On Fridays and Saturdays, Cardinals broadcaster and
former third baseman Mike Shannon hosts a live radio
show here after Cardinals games. Portions are huge, and
the place is filled to the brim with Cardinals propaganda..
err...memorabilia.
MIRASOL
LOOP, MEX
6144 Delmar
$$
www.saucemagazine.com/mirasol • 721-6909
“Nuevo Latino” cuisine, from all parts of Latin America,
such as an Ecuadorian ceviche (poached rock shrimp,
roasted sweet peppers, citrus juice, herbs, corn nuts, and
smoked paprika, $9), Colombian chicken chowder (with
aji mirasol and garnished with capers, cilantro, Chihuahua
cheese and avocado, $7), and empanadas stuffed with blue
crab and hearts of palm, served with mango-habanero
mojo and green papaya slaw ($7).
MISO ON MERAMEC
CLAY, ECLECTIC
16 N. Meramec (btw. Forsyth & Maryland)
$$$
www.misolounge.com • 863-7888
Trendy Clayton pan-Asian, replete with plasma TVs,
mediocre sushi, tapas-like dishes, and a chic interior
design. This restaurant is really two places in one.
Upstairs is a small restaurant area with a traditional
Japanese restaurant feel. Proceed downstairs and you
enter Miso’s modern, trendy bar/restaurant. If you end
up here, though, more likely you’re pretending you’re in
New York, wearing something a little too stylish for your
own good, sipping on a stiff martini, and feasting your
eyes on some of Clayton’s finest-looking singles.
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MISSISSIPPI NIGHTS
DTN, BAR
914 N. First (on the Landing)
421-3853
Live music every night, with many national acts. Ticket
prices vary — check The Riverfront Times for schedule
and prices. Features live acts, often ones that are
nationally known, but too small to play at a stadium.
MODESTO
HILL, SPANISH
5257 Shaw Ave.
$$$
www.saucemagazine.com/modesto • 772-8272
Spanish tapas at its finest, in a less crowded setting than
Clayton’s BARcelona.
MONARCH
CLAY, NEW AMERICAN
7401 Manchester, Maplewood
$$$$
644-3995
Yet another hot new restaurant in Maplewood, Monarch
serves up a mix of basic and inventive dishes, likely to
satisfy just about anyone. Not cheap, but apparently
people are flocking there for a reason.
MORGAN STREET BREWERY
DTN, AMERICAN
721 N. 2nd (Landing)
$$
231-9970
Closed Mon.
Probably one of the best places in town to go out
because it’s got something for everyone. Features two
floors of spacious bar areas, an outdoor patio, and a
separate but connected building that has a dance floor,
great dance music, and many, many people. What more
could you ask for? Perhaps 22 oz. bottles of beer for $3?
Well, they’ve got that, too.
MORTON’S OF CHICAGO
CLAY, STEAKHOUSE
7822 Bonhomme (btw. Bemiston & Central)
$$$$$
www.mortons.com • 725-4008
Local branch of the classic steakhouse chain. Pricey, but
one of the best around.
M.P. O’REILY’S
CWE, BAR
5627 Manchester
781-4487
A bar that attempts to be all things to all corners. Good
pool tables on one side, but come early on busy nights
if you want to grab one. Small dance floor on the other
side, open on weekends. Attractive drink specials, happy
hour, & people. A popular hang-out spot for law students,
and younger students, particularly drawn to their dollar
pitchers on Thursday nights.
MR. WIZARD’S FROZEN CUSTARD
CLAY, DESSERT
2101 S Big Bend Blvd. (south of 40)
781-7566
A lot like Ted Drewes, except a lot closer and a lot less
busy.
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NEW YORK BURRITO
WEST, MEX
12109 Manchester
$
www.newyorkburrito.com • 832-0698
Burritos, tacos, and the like from the massive national
Tex-Mex chain. “New York Burrito”? Yes, an oxymoron.
But it’s quick and cheap. You know the deal.
NIK’S WINE BAR & HOOKAH LOUNGE UCITY, ECLEC.
307 Belt (at Pershing)
$$
www.nikswinebar.com • 454-0403
Funky place that has a quieter wine bar on one side, with
an eclectic, though ultimately mediocre, mix of French,
Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern snacks, like baked
brie with apple slices ($10), spanakopitas ($8), salade
nicoise ($9), and other light delights. Go for wine and
dessert instead. They have a vast wine list of some good
and some great selections with full descriptions, mostly
in the $15-25 range. The other side is the smoky hookah
lounge, where you can hunker down a $20 deposit and
pick among ten or so fruity tobaccos to share with
friends. Despite the place’s focus on wine and smoke,
Riverfront Times gave Nik’s their award for Best Martini
of 2002. Go figure.
NIPPON TEI
WEST, JAPANESE
14025 Manchester, Ballwin (at Weidmann)
$$$
636-386-8999
Closed Mon.
Those in-the-know won’t think twice to make this short
journey to the strip malls of Ballwin for some of the best
Asian-fusion food served in a surprisingly hip setting.
Nippon Tei may very well have the best sushi around, and
they even serve up shabu shabu for the ultimate treat.
NOBU’S
OLIVE, JAPANESE
8643 Olive (east of 170)
$$$
997-2303
No, this is not another Nobu Matsuhisa masterpiece.
Rather, Nobu’s in Olivette is blessed with the well-made
sushi of Nobu Kidera, in the charming setting of a
converted old IHOP. On the brighter side, rather than
shelling out $100 for fish from heaven in New York, you
can pay around $20 for a pretty good meal of fish from
the sea.
NORTON’S CAFE
SLD, CAJUN
808 Geyer (btw. 8th & 9th)
$$
436-0828
Soulard Creole-Cajun restaurant with a great patio that’s
popular among neighborhood locals looking for true New
Orleans fare.
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OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY
DTN, ITALIAN
727 N. 1st St
$$
621-0276
Located on the Landing. Offers a ton of food for very
little money. Salad, unlimited bread, drink and dessert are
all included with your entree. Expect to wait at least an
hour on weekends.
OLYMPIA KEBOB HOUSE
CLAY, GREEK
1543 McCausland (north of Manchester)
$$
781-1299
Casual Greek eatery. The flaming cheese (saganaki) is a
favorite, and prices are reasonable, but nothing to write
home about.
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PHO GRAND
SOUTH, VIETNAMESE
3195 S. Grand (btw. Connecticut & Wyoming)
$$
www.phogrand.com • 664-7435
Most say Phó Grand is, hands down, the best Vietnamese
in town. Super fast and attentive service, winner of
virtually every culinary award possible, tasteful decor, and
super low prices. Even on weekdays, you can expect a
wait of up to an hour for a table. For those few used to
driving through Little Saigon neighborhoods to satisfy
their cilantro cravings, Phó Grand may be a little lacking
(i.e., Americanized); for most, however, few things hit the
spot like this place. The only real catch is that, despite the
low prices, the portions are on the small side, and you
may find yourself having to order an extra set of their
divine spring rolls...and a Vietnamese iced coffee...not to
mention a...
POINTERS PIZZA
CLAY, PIZZA
1023 S. Big Bend (at Clayton)
$
644-2000
Advertised as the “Home Of The World’s Largest
Delivered Pizza,” Pointers serves up “St. Louis-style”
thin “pizza” (round cardboard brushed with tomatolike sauce and cheese, then baked till crispy) for takeout
or delivery at its finest. To their credit, they’re open 7
days a week till 2 am, they use real cheese (not Provel),
and their “Pointersaurus” ($30.25, plus $4.73 per
topping) is ginormous! At 28 inches, it comes hacked
up into rectangles, and is delivered on short notice in an
appropriately large 2-piece box. Those less impressed
with such novelties might be more inclined to order two
16-inch pizzas ($17, plus 95¢ per topping, per pizza).
You might fare better with one of their hot or cold deli
sandwiches ($4-6) or toasted ravioli ($5.89 for 12) … then
again, novelties die hard in St. Louis, and no one ever
seems to order anything but 28-inchers from Pointers.
(For those really curious, the Pointersaurus weighs in at
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616 sq.in., translating to 20 sq.in. per dollar; two 16-inch
pizzas have 402 sq.in., or 24 sq.in. per dollar.) Firemen
and police officers get 50% off by flashing their badge;
we get 2 cans of soda free by flashing our Wash U IDs.
PORTABELLA
CLAY, MEDITERRANEAN
15 N. Central (btw. Forsyth & Maryland)
$$$$
725-6588
Easily one of downtown Clayton’s most popular
restaurants, serving up a wide variety of Mediterraneaninspired dishes in a rather romantic setting. Quite a bit
fancier for dinner than for lunch.
PUEBLO SOLIS
SOUTH, MEXICAN
5127 Hampton (btw. Delor & Itaska)
$$$
351-9000
Though not well-known in most circles, Pueblo Solis may
well have the best Mexican in St. Louis. Their fantastic
guacamole alone is worth a visit. Their standard Mexican
fare is priced like the next Mexican joint, but their
specialties (like their fish entrees) can get pricey. So dimly
lit, it can’t help but be romantic.
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Africa, served up in some tasty entrees and even more
fabulous tapas-style snacks. Try the wine sampler and
select from an extensive collection from around the world
(free tastings on Tuesday nights!). Save room for the large,
ambrosial desserts. Outdoor seating available.
RIDDLE’S PENULTIMATE
LOOP, ECLECTIC
6307 Delmar (at Westgate)
$$
www.riddlescafe.com • 725-6985
As the name might suggest, Riddle’s Penultimate Cafe &
Wine Bar has a fantastic wine list and is rather offbeat
inside. But they have a great selection of unusual eats too
that should draw you here for more than just trying out a
new varietal. Those who take Con Law from Paulson will
particularly appreciate this joint.
ROYAL CHINESE BBQ
OLIVE, CHINESE
8406 Olive
$$
991-1888
Featuring a menu of both Americanized and traditional
Chinese dishes. Pick up some Chinese pastries to snack
on later.
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RACANELLI’S
MULT, PIZZA
12 S. Euclid (btw. Forest Park & Laclede), CWE
$
367-7866
6655 Delmar (btw. Kingsland & Leland), LOOP
727-7227 (no credit cards)
8158 Big Bend (at S. Old Orchard), WEBS
963-1111
www.racanellis.com
About as true to New York pizza as you’re going to get—
the Racanelli family, originally from the Bronx, seems
to be out to prove to St. Louisans that Provel really isn’t
cheese and that pizza crust shouldn’t taste like cardboard.
Expect classic huge, tasty wedges that you have to fold in
half to eat.
SALEEM’S
LOOP, MIDDLE EASTERN
6501 Delmar (at Westgate)
$$
721-7947
Lebanese-American cuisine, somewhat overpriced,
and way overloaded with garlic. Those who love garlic,
however, love Saleem’s. And those who love bellydancers
REALLY love Saleem’s.
THE RED SEA
LOOP, ETHIOPIAN
6511 Delmar
$$$
863-0099
An Ethiopian restaurant by day and a tiki-lined bar by
night, The Red Sea is a refreshing change from the
Americanized bar standard in the Loop. In spite of the
bamboo accents and faux terracotta walls, the decor is
simple: Ethiopian art, whirling ceiling fans, and tables
covered with sheets of butcher paper. In the underground
cavern, there’s a weekly line up of enticing attractions,
including belly dancers on Sundays. Try the house Long
Island Iced Tea and margaritas.
REMY’S KITCHEN & WINE BAR
CLAY, MEDITERR.
222 S. Bemiston (btw. Bonhomme & Forest Park)
$$$
www.remyskitchen.net • 726-5757
Excellent southern European fare with hints of North
SALVATO’S CAFÉ AND MARKET
LOOP, AMERICAN
6227 Delmar
$
727-4681
This little deli/market is located in the East Loop, just
around the corner from the Delmar Lounge. The large
unmistakable sidewalk sign boasts of the “World’s Best
Sandwich.” They just might have the best sandwich
in St. Louis—the Riverfront Times thinks so, in their
annual “Best of St. Louis” awards issues. Pompery aside,
Salvato’s makes a mean sandwich. They offer 15 different
meats, ten breads and six cheeses. They have prosciutto,
they have capicola, they have genoa. Liverwurst? They
got it. This is a real deli, folks. They slice the meat to
order and serve it up how you like it with chips and a
pickle. They also offer egg salad sandwiches, as any
deli must, and Hoagies. They make several specialty
sandwiches. Try the Delmar or the Loop Cheese Steak.
There’s plenty of special veggie options, too. Sandwich
prices are a little more expensive than Subway or Bread
Company, but worth it. Salvato’s also has a full espresso
bar and serves granitas (flavored iced coffee drinks),
Italian sodas and smoothies—all fruit and juice, no
ice. The market sells imported wines, liquors and beers,
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imported pasta and olive oil, and an assortment of
imported biscotti, cakes and other treats. And be sure to
have Salvato’s Angel Wings for dessert—cheesecake with
chocolate morsels, dipped in chocolate, frozen on a stick!!
SANSUI
CWE, JAPANESE
4955 W. Pine (at Kingshighway)
$$$
367-2020
Closed Sun.
Though the Riverfront Times and other publications have
sometimes extolled Sansui for their treatment of raw fish,
this popular sushihouse isn’t really all that special. Located
on the first floor the Del Coronado apartment building,
the chefs there tend to slice their fish thinner than at
other places, the atmosphere is average, and the non-sushi
dishes are merely ok. Probably the best thing going for
Sansui is its convenient location.
SASHA’S WINE BAR AND MARKET CLAY, ECLECTIC
706 DeMun (at Northwood)
$$
863-7274
If Riddle’s is the penultimate wine bar, Sasha’s very well
may be the ultimate place to enjoy a glass of vino. Since
opening on Valentine’s Day in 2003 next door to Kaldi’s,
Sasha’s has been packed from open till close. Here you’ll
find neighborhood artsy folk, yuppies fresh off work,
lovebirds toasting to a beautiful future, and lawyers
answering the irresistable call of some great selections
in a tastefully upscale setting. The ceiling is lined with
wine crate lids, European mini-lights, and hanging hunks
of Prosciutto. Behind the broken-tile bar stands a brass
wine preservation machine, set against a wall of wine
bottles extending the length of the establishment. Besides
serving dozens of wines by the glass, they boast a popular
menu of light meals and snacks, from the ordinary to
the extraordinary—try a sampling of hard-to-pronounce
cheeses ($10-15), a smoked trout and salmon crepe
($10.95), or splurge with some champagne and caviar
($35-110/oz.). Mostly, though, you’ll see people partaking
in their light lunch fare, like their tossed Chopped Veggie
Salad with Boston lettuce, hearts of palm, artichoke
hearts, raisins, pistachios, and cheddar in a sweet balsamic
vinaigrette ($9), or decadent desserts ($5-10).
SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS
CLAY, PUB
7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood (at Manchester)
$$
www.schlafly.com • 241-2337
Sister of the more popular Tap Room, the new
Bottleworks is much closer to campus and offers brewery
tours, plus the same better-than-average bar food,
entertainment, and fresh beer. Closes a bit early, however
(at midnight).
SCHLAFLY TAP ROOM
2100 Locust (at Olive)
www.schlafly.com • 241-2337
SLU, PUB
$$
Operated by St. Louis’ second-largest brewery,
the Tap Room is on the National Register for Historic
Places, and is popular for its somewhat superior bar food,
beautiful atmosphere, casual setting and live music. Oh,
and fresh Pale Ale and Oatmeal Stout...mmm...
SEKI
LOOP, JAPANESE
6335 Delmar (west of Skinker)
$$$
726-6477
Closed Mon.
Convenient location for sushi and other dishes, but like
Sansui, is overrated and outdone by others.
SEKISUI
SOUTH, JAPANESE
3024 South Grand
$$$
772-0002
In many books, Sekisui has earned a reputation for having
the best sushi in St. Louis and has been described as the
only restaurant that can make you forget that you are
eating sushi in the Midwest. In addition to having great
sushi, Sekisui has many inventive non-sushi items on their
menu, making this South City establishment one of the
best places you can take friends who are squeamish about
raw fish. From the outside, Sekisui’s awnings and brick cut
a modest profile. On the inside, the sushi chefs working
expertly behind the bar, call out greetings and thanks to
customers when they come and go. The appetizer menu
has several choices. The gyoza (steamed and pan-fried
dumplings) tasted reheated and store-bought, but the
kushi-yaki (grilled chicken on skewers with sauce) are
excellent. And they even serve the fantastic Japanese beer
Ebisu. As for the fish, the maki-zushi is rolled expertly,
the fish and vegetables are fresh, and the flavors are wellbalanced. Another strong contender is the tekka-don tuna
platter, featuring their excellent tuna. Sekisui offers a great
lunch special—3 rolls for $10 from a choice of 7 or 8
offerings.
SEOUL GARDEN
WEST, KOREAN
10678 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Ann
$$
429-4255
Korean food is perhaps the hardest type of Asian food to
find in St. Louis. Basically, your closest choice besides the
small selection offered at U City Grill or In Soo is Seoul
Garden, which is about a 20-30 minute drive from school.
As for the quality and taste, don’t hold your breath.
However, Seoul Garden does have one thing in its favor,
a decent selection of Korean dishes. So if you are looking
to satisfy an urge, you should be able to at least order the
Korean dish you desire. Of course, whether you will be
satisfied is an entirely different question.
SHU FUNG
OLIVE, CHINESE
8435 Olive (east of I-170) • 983-0099
$$
Shu Feng has become a favorite with many at
S
Wash U. The restaurant definitely deserves a high
recommendation, especially when considering the quality
of food, friendliness of the staff, proximity to school,
and reasonable pricing. Some students swear by the hot
braised beef noodle soup as the best thing in town. You
might even think they were slipping “crack” in this dish
by the sound of some reviews. If you are curious to
find out more about the dish, they do have a laminated
newspaper article next to the cash register talking about
the popularity of the dish. Also, be sure to try their
house special beef and honey shrimp, which are highly
recommended by the staff and rightly so. Also, see In Soo
restaurant.
SIDNEY STREET CAFE
SLD, NEW AMERICAN
2000 Sidney (at Salena)
$$$$$
www.sidneystreetcafe.com • 771-5777
Closed Sun.
Easily one of the best New American restaurants,
offering a very romantic setting in an old Benton Park
building built in 1885. Make reservations well in advance.
SILK ROAD
CWE, CHINESE
510 N. Euclid
$$
367-9370
This Mongolian and Szechwan restaurant features an
extensive and tasty buffet that comes recommended (w/
lots of appetizers and desserts), on the far-north edge of
Euclid.
609 RESTAURANT & U LOUNGE
LOOP, ECLECTIC
609 Eastgate Ave.
$$$
721-9168
One of the hot new uber chic bar/restaurants, serving
up some pretty good Asian-inspired fusion eats in a
thoroughly modern setting. Dress accordingly, play nicely.
SOULARD’S RESTAURANT
SLD, NEW AMERICAN
1731 S. 7th (at Soulard)
$$$
www.soulards.com • 241-7956
Another Soulard gem, with tasty Continental fare that
won’t break the bank and will make you want to come
back for more.
ST. LOUIS BUBBLE TEA
LOOP, CHINESE
12865 Olive • 878-1668
$
Yes, St. Louis has BOBA!!! Also, known as Bubble Tea,
this Taiwanese drink has taken the world by storm. To
those who are bubble tea virgins, the key element of this
drink is marble size black tapioca balls called “boba.”
The most common way to enjoy boba is in a cold milk tea
drink, though the tapioca can be added to any drink on
the menu. Once your drink is ready, they use an elaborate
machine to seal it with a plastic sheet. The next step is to
grab an extra-wide straw and puncture the plastic sheet.
Now your ready to be “bobafied.” For novice drinkers,
be careful not to suck in too many boba’s at once, since
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they quickly shoot-up those big-mouth straws. At this
point, just enjoy the flavor of your drink and the texture
of the boba. St. Louis actually has several places that
now serve boba. However, this is the only one with the
cool sealing machine and their boba usually has the best
texture. The tapioca balls have to be properly prepared
and you don’t want them too chewy or too hard.
ST. LOUIS BREAD CO.
MULT, AMERICAN
6701 Clayton Rd. (at Big Bend), CLAY
$
725-9922
4651 Maryland (at Euclid), CWE
367-7636
www.stlouisbread.com
You either love it or hate it. Known as Panera Bread
Co. in other markets averse to the St. Louis name, their
sandwiches, soups, salads, breads and pastries have earned
them an otherwise solid reputation. Try soup in a bread
bowl. Mediocre coffe, but refills are free. Great for lunch
or a quick dinner. Bagels are almost as bad as Einstein’s.
STRATA
MULT, AMERICAN
7351 Forsyth, Clayton
$
727-6699
Strata offers “ovenbaked” submarine sandwiches, in
either “traditional” or “lite and healthy” varieties. You
can choose white or 6-grain wheat bread on any of their
thirty or forty sandwich selections. The sandwiches are
a few dollars more than what you would pay at a Subway,
but these sandwiches are better and bigger. The location
on Forsyth is very close and convenient for a study break,
but it is carry-out or delivery only. The CWE location
has a dining area. Strata also has salads and “melts,”
which are like little french bread pizzas. The melts are
pretty cheap, but there really isn’t much to them, so don’t
bother—go with a Genoa sandwich.
SUPER SMOKERS BAR-B-CUE
WEBS, BBQ
8450 Eager Rd.
$$
www.supersmokers.com • 961-9011
Despite being a sizeable chain, this barbecue joint serves
up delicious ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and the like,
smothered in their to-die-for sauces. Who cares how they
do it...it just tastes sooo good...
T
TACHIBANA
OLIVE, JAPANESE
12967 Olive Blvd.
$$$
434-3455
Located in Creve Coeur, Tachibana is not the closest
choice for Japanese food. Overall, the restaurant
has received mixed reviews. The hot meals were not
spectacular and the chicken is known to be rubbery
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and fatty. On the plus side, the authentic décor inside
makes you feel like Tokyo is just outside the front door.
Especially nice are the private tables on the side, which
are well suited for a group of friends to dine together.
However, if going on the weekends, it is advisable to
make a reservation ahead of time. Probably the best
reason to go to Tachibana is to try their sushi. Many
people find this a great place to satisfy their sushi craving,
however, be warned that on a busy night your friends may
finish their meals before you get your sushi order.
TALAYNA’S
UCITY, PIZZA
310 DeBaliviere
$
367-7788
Consistently voted “Best Pizza in St. Louis” by a number
of polls. Huge portions of pastas and salads also
available. Then again, it’s “St. Louis-style” pizza, so don’t
expect all THAT much...
TANGERINE
DTN, ECLECTIC
1405 Washington
$$$
621-PEEL
Eclectic vegetarian restaurant w/ great food, go-go
dancers, & dance floor featuring soul and island music.
TED DREWES
SOUTH, DESSERT
6726 Chippewa
$
481-2652
This place is a St. Louis institution. The frozen custard
“concretes” routinely receive superlative praise from
dessert-lovers. Ingredient combinations may include nuts,
fruit, candy, cookies, chocolate chips and even apple pie.
Be prepared to wait in warm weather and be advised that
there is no seating; this is an old-fashioned stand.
TEJAS
CLAY, TEX-MEX
44 N. Brentwood, Clayton
$$$
862-1414
Out with one Tex-Mex, in with another. The only major
change people have noticed is higher prices, a little
remodeling, and a different name (formerly Ramon’s
Jalapeno Grill).
THE TENDERLOIN ROOM
CWE, STEAKHOUSE
Chase Park Plaza, 232 N. Kingshighway (at Lindell) $$$$
www.tenderloinroom.com • 361-0900
A forgotten St. Louis institution revived on the first floor
of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, The Tenderloin Room
serves up some of the best steaks in St. Louis in an
elegant dining room, replete with chandeliers, paintings
and mahogany paneling. Traditional steakhouse seafood
offerings are available, but don’t come looking for much
in the way of vegetables. Dress nicely to match with the
generally older clientele, and expect pleasantly proper
service, despite the relatively low prices. Dishes include
tender calamari ($8), U.S. Senate Bean Soup ($4.50),
broiled tilapia fish with citrus ($19), char-broiled breast
of chicken ($14), and their signature “Pepperloin a la
Tenderloin”—char-broiled, marinated tenderloin topped
with a peppercorn cream sauce ($24). Short wine list, but
well-paired with the menu. Live music some nights.
THAI COUNTRY CAFE
LOOP, THAI
6223 Delmar Blvd
$$
862-0787
Locals seem to love it, but in a city where locals don’t
seem fazed by stuffing themselves with White Castle,
experienced Thai food addicts from out of town
find Thai Country Café to be a sad excuse for a Thai
restaurant, opting instead for more authentic venues on
South Grand. Nonetheless, the vegetarian-friendly Thai
Country Café certainly has a loyal following, attracted to
large servings of bargain-priced Thai food that isn’t too
far from home. You can’t miss this place with its odd
neon window sign and giant wagon wheels inside. Despite
their sub-par food, the owners have been so successful
in their enterprise that they have even expanded seating
into the adjacent storefront and also operate two other
Thai joints in the area (each lesser than the first) – Thai
Seafood Café just around the corner on Eastgate, and the
overpriced, bland Thai Café on the other side of Skinker.
Expect the language barrier between you and your
friendly waiter to get your taste buds salivating, but don’t
expect the gooey pad thai ($7) or tom yum gai soup ($4)
to taste fresh-off-the-boat. Instead, the chicken satay ($5)
and spring rolls ($3) are good bets to start, and it’s hard
to go wrong with their pad see you (wide noodles with
Chinese broccoli and black bean sauce, $6) or khao laad
nar gang gai (chicken cooked in red curry sauce with basil
and bell peppers, $6.50).
33 WINE SHOP & TASTING BAR
SLD, BAR
1913 Park
231-9463
Small, but popular wine bar in Lafayette Square with
modern decor that’s a perfect way to relax after dinner in
Lafayette Square. Massive wine list, but most are rather
commonly available. Still, you’d be hard pressed to try all
their offerings anytime soon.
TIFFANY’S ORIGINAL DINER
CLAY, DINER
7402 Manchester
$
644-0929
Obscure hole-in-the-wall diner open 24 hours, offering
everything from omelettes to chili mac to drunk souls
finding their way home from the bars. Understandably,
it can get pretty crowded after 3 am. Named after the
owner’s daughter.
TOMATILLO
LOOP, MEXICAN
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6333 Delmar
$
726-1005
Not really all that good, but it’s cheap, quick food that
isn’t “fast food.” Large burritos are the focus here and a
variety of freshly made salsas are offered. Good for study
runs or perfect for a quick stop while partying on the
loop. Serves beer to boot. Their pre-cooked cold chicken
is a drag, not to mention the fact that it’s GREEN!
VENICE CAFÉ
SLD, BAR
1903 Pestalozzi
772-5994
Artsy bar with a crazily lavishly decorated outdoor area.
Simply bizarre decorations, but don’t spend too much
time trying to find a pattern; you’ll get dizzy. Live music.
Reasonable prices.
TONY’S
DTN, ITALIAN
410 Market (at 4th)
$$$$$
www.tonysstlouis.com • 231-7007
Closed Sun.
A St. Louis restaurant that actually makes a splash on the
national restaurant scene, Tony’s is what you might call
“the best restaurant in town.” AAA has awarded Tony’s
between four and five diamonds year after year, Mobil
gives it four stars, it tops the local Zagat’s guide, and
Conde Nast recently named it the best Italian restaurant
in the country.
VIETNAM PALACE
SOUTH, VIETNAMESE
3447 S Grand
772-2888
Food doesn’t get cheaper than this. Try less than $2 for
an order of spring rolls; under $5 for a bowl of bun
noodles topped with grilled pork and vegetables. Sure the
ambiance is lacking, and it’s in a seedier part of South
Grand, but the food is really fantastic, the owners are
hard working, and it at these prices it makes Pho Grand
look like a rip off.
TOP OF THE RIVERFRONT
DTN, NEW AMERICAN
Millennium Hotel, 200 S. 4th (at Spruce)
$$$$
www.millennium-hotels.com • 241-3191
On the 28th floor of the cylindrical Millennium Hotel
downtown, Top of the Riverfront offers spectacular views
of the Arch and surrounding environs with a slowlyrevolving dining room. Great place for a scenic Sunday
brunch.
VIETNAM STAR
LOOP, VIETNAMESE
8080 Olive
$$
991-8820
Yet another good cheap Vietnamese, only a lot closer
than the South Grand district.
TRATTORIA MARCELLA
SOUTH, ITALIAN
3600 Watson (at Pernod)
$$$$
352-7706
Fantastic rustic Italian fare that consistently gets top
reviews.
WHITE CASTLE
MULT, AMERICAN
24 Hours
$
“Stoners and the unemployed” keep “Whitey’s” in
business, but that seems to be enough to make raunchy,
steamed, onion-topped “meat” patties and “chicken
rings” at this virus of a fast “food” chain available 24hours to drunk law students who can’t find their way to
Steak ‘n’ Shake (or mistakenly think they’re at Del Taco).
If truly desperate, “snag a box of fries and get out of
there,” but don’t be surprised to find the “A” safety rating
in the window doesn’t correlate well with how your
stomach feels the next morning. Though the truly loyal
are apt to blame their morning queasiness on the previous
night’s Jager shots, those lacking WC nostalgia will readily
recognize the true culprit as they reach into the medicine
cabinet for an old effervescent friend…plop plop, fizz
fizz…ahh! Relief! Insider’s tip: if you’re sober enough, do
the math; it’s not necessarily cheaper to buy in bulk.
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U CITY GRILLE
LOOP, KOREAN
6696 Enright (off Delmar)
$
721-3073
Limited selection of some quick classic Korean dishes,
including bulgoki (marinated barbecue beef), bibim-bap,
and others. Cheap, and pretty good.
UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE
SOUTH, DINER
3427 S. Kingshighway
$$
832-1973
This 24-hour eatery was voted best breakfast place in St.
Louis by the Riverfront Times. Large servings. It’s a St.
Louis institution, alright, but you might not feel too well
after your meal.
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WILD FLOWER
CWE, AMERICAN
4590 Laclede
$$$
367-9888
Happy hour with cheap drinks and half-priced appetizers,
weeknights from 4 pm-6 pm and 10 pm-midnight,
Saturdays 10 pm-midnight. Live jazz on the weekends.
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WOOFIE’S HOT DOGS
WEST, DINER
9406 Romaine, Ave.
426-6291
Some say it’s a St. Louis legend. Others say it’s just a hot
dog joint. But just like Pink’s in Los Angeles, Papaya King
in New York, Fluky’s in Chicago, or Texas Wiener in
Philadelphia, Woofie’s is THE place for Pure Vienna beef
hot dogs and some really great fries (it’s in the seasoning
salt!).
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YEMANJA BRASIL
SLD, BRAZILIAN
2900 Missouri (at Pestalozzi)
$$$
771-7457
Closed Mon.
Plain good Brazilian food that satisfies even the most
hardcore fans of South American cuisine. Many
vegetarian offerings.
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ZINNIA
WEBS, NEW AMERICAN
7491 Big Bend (at Shrewsbury), Webster Groves
$$$$
www.zinnarestaurant.com • 962-0572
Very popular restaurant in a converted gas station, with
truly fantastic food that stands out in a market crowded
with New American restaurants.
ZOE PAN ASIAN CAFE
CWE, ECLECTIC
4753 McPherson (at Euclid)
$$$
361-0013
Reservations are a must at this pan-Asian that makes
other chic venues seem paltry. Los Angeles transplants
report Zoe is the real deal, just like the best of the best in
Souther California, with fantastic explosions of delicate
flavors and the trendier-than-thou riffraff.
ZUZU HANDMADE MEXICAN FOOD CLAY, MEXICAN
31 N. Central
$
863-6767
Similar to the order-at-the-counter style of Tomatillo, you
can order your burrito and be done eating 10 minutes
later. But Zuzu beats out Tomatillo in taste any day, and
Zuzu’s grilled chicken isn’t green like at Tomatillo. Simple
menu but good vegetarian options, plus fresh salsa in a
salsa bar. Serves beer, wine and margaritas.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.
-Dick the Butcher in Shakespeare’s Henry VI
Arts
CLASSICAL MUSIC
ART MUSEUM AUDITORIUM
Art Museum in Forest Park
www.stlouis.art.museum • 721-0072
Diverse offerings (about 4 each year). Call for schedule.
BACH SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS
www.bachsociety.org • 652-2224
Well-established choral group, founded in 1941, that
focuses largely on works of the great Johann Sebastian.
Venues vary.
OPERA THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
539 Garden Ave
www.opera-stl.org • 961-0644
In the Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster University. Secondrate opera company that translates and performs all operas
in English.
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand
www.slso.org • 534-2500
Despite what locals may like to believe, the once-great
St. Louis Symphony has lost much of its luster in more
recent times. But they do play in beautiful Powell Hall,
making it worth going just to see the venue. Hopefully,
under the direction of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman,
the the walls of Powell Hall will soon resonate again with
sweeter harmonies. Tickets can be expensive, but student
rush tickets, sold half an hour before each performance,
are half price.
THEATER
BISSEL MANSION
4426 Randall Place
www.bisselmansion.com • 533-9830
Audience-participatory murder mystery theater. Friday and
Saturday 7pm, Sunday 2pm. Call for prices. Special shows
arranged for parties of 30 or more.
EDISON THEATRE
Mallinkrodt Center
Edison box office: 935-6543
Dept. of Music: 935-5581
Music and theater is presented throughout the year in this
656-seat facility. Additional performances on campus are
held in the A.E. Hotchner Studio, the Gargoyle, Graham
Chapel, and the Steinberg Gallery auditorium.
FLIM-FLAM
4356 Lindell Blvd. • 531-2797
Live magic performances every night. Call ahead for
reservations and prices.
FOX THEATER
527 N. Grand
www.fabulousfox.com • 331-9999
Beautiful theater built in 1929 that must be seen to be
believed. Seats 4,500, and after a $2 million restoration in
1981, the venue dazzles like in times long since passed.
Winter home of the MUNY. Presents live entertainment
with superstars, Broadway shows, family shows, and
concerts. A free section of seats is available for MUNY
performances.
MUNICIPAL OPERA (THE MUNY)
Forest Park
www.muny.com • 361-1900
The country’s largest outdoor theater. The MUNY features
name entertainers in plays, Broadway musicals, comedies,
dance companies, and concerts. The theater seats 12,000.
The seats at the back, numbers 10,500-12,000, are free on
a first come, first serve basis.
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DANCE, CONCERT VENUES
REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
130 Edgar Rd.
www.repstl.org • 968-4925
Excellent repertory theatre located at Webster University.
Each season, the Rep produces a wide variety of plays on
two stages.
ROYAL DUMPE DINNER THEATER
809 N. 2nd St.
www.royaldumpe.com • 621-5800
Medieval atmosphere. Friday dinner seating at 7 pm (show
starts at 7:45); Saturday dinner at 6 pm (6:45 show).
STAGES ST. LOUIS
Kirkwood Civic Center, 110 Geyer Rd., Kirkwood
Office: 104 N. Clayton
www.stagesstlouis.com • 821-2412
Presenting American musical theater in an intimate, 380seat venue. 120 performances of three musicals scheduled
May – October.
ST. LOUIS BLACK REPERTORY COMPANY
Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square
534-1834
Contemporary works by African-American playwrights.
Runs from January – June. Call for performance times.
UNITE THEATRE ENSEMBLE
5374 St. Louis Ave.
355-3586
Presenting plays, musicals, and original works that express
the African-American experience, examine issues, and
celebrate achievements.
DANCE
CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS (COCA)
524 Trinity
www.cocastl.org • 725-6555
Call for a schedule of performances.
DANCE ST. LOUIS
634 N. Grand, Suite 1102
www.dancestlouis.org • 534-5000
Sponsors touring dance companies, modern as well as
classical, and supports local groups such as Burning
Feet. Performances are usually at Edison (on the Wash U
campus) or at the Fox Theater, where they perform The
Nutcracker every Christmas.
CONCERT VENUES
ROBERT'S ORPHEUM THEATRE (PREVIOUSLY THE
AMERICAN THEATRE)
416 N. Ninth Street • 588-0388
Located in downtown St. Louis, the American Theatre
has hosted acts such as The String Cheese Incident, Trey
Anastasio, and Widespread Panic. The few bars make for
long lines, but the overall atmosphere is great. Two levels
of open floor and two balconies with seating. The entire
venue is general admission. Capacity: 1850. The offices are
open on event days only.
BB’S JAZZ, BLUES & SOUP
700 South Broadway
www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com • 436-5222
See listing in Restaurants and Bars.
BLUEBERRY HILL
6504 Delmar
www.blueberryhill.com • 727-0880
Located on Delmar in the U City Loop, Blueberry Hill is
a St. Louis landmark. It includes a restaurant and bar with
two seperate rooms for live music. The bar is stocked with
a wide selection of beers. It mainly hosts rock and blues
along with an occasional crossover into the jamband realm.
See listing in Restaurants and Bars.
BROADWAY OYSTER BAR
736 S Broadway
www.broadwayoysterbar.com • 621-8811
See listing in Restaurants and Bars.
CICERO’S
6691 Delmar
www.ciceros-stl.com • 862-0009
Small back room in the Italian joint with the billion beers
on tap.
THE FAMILY ARENA
2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles
www.familyarena.com • 636-896-4200
HI-POINTE
1001 McCausland (at Skinker)
781-4716
Mostly rock, above the smoky bar downstairs.
JAZZ AT THE BISTRO
3536 Washington
www.jatb.org • 531-1012
MISSISSIPPI NIGHTS
914 N. First Street
421-3853
Small bar that brings in some hot bands. On Laclede’s
Landing. They feature music from James Taylor to John
Mayer to Wu Tang Clan. One of the hottest places in St.
Louis to see your favorite group.
ART MUSEUMS, FESTIVALS
OFF BROADWAY
3511 Lemp Ave
www.offbroadwaystl.com • 773-3363
As rated by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Off Broadway is
known for being the area’s best place to see live music. The
schedule of bands appearing here is always full. This venue
is a great place to unwind, let loose and have a great time,
whether you are visiting the city or you are a local resident
looking to spend a night out.
THE PAGEANT
6161 Delmar
www.thepageant.com • 726-6161
A state-of-the-art, 33,000 sq. ft. concert nightclub designed
for live music productions and special events. The 1,500plus capacity venue features superb sightlines and acoustics,
plus a balcony.
SAVVIS CENTER
1401 Clark Ave.
St. Louis, MO
www.savviscenter.net • 622-5435
Blues stadium doubles as a popular concert venue.
THE SHANTI
825 Allen Avenue
241-4772
SHELDON CONCERT HALL AND BALLROOM
3648 Washington Avenue
533-9900
www.sheldonconcerthall.org
Built in 1912, The Sheldon hosts a wide variety of concerts.
The 702-seat concert hall has been expanded with new art
galleries.
UMB BANK PAVILION
14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights
www.riverport.com • 298-9944
The largest concert venue in St. Louis. The state-of-the-art
sound system and six video screens allow concert-goers to
experience a front-row view, May - Oct.
ART MUSEUMS
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS ART
3700 West Pine Mall
mocra.slu.edu • 977-7170
An interfaith museum on the SLU campus, open during
the school year. Free.
ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM
1 Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park
www.slam.org • 721-0072
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The original building was designed as the Fine Arts Palace
for the 1904 World’s Fair. Unlike the other palaces made
for the Fair, however, this one was built to last; the others
were temporary buildings that were immediately torn
down. A 13-year restoration was completed in the early
90’s. You’ll find extensive collections of some of the finest
visual arts. The museum also hosts series of films, lectures,
and programs. Admission is always free, but there is a
nominal fee for special exhibits. Closed Monday, but on
Fridays even the special exhibits are free.
STEINBERG GALLERY OF ART
Washington University
935-5490
A fine university art collection. Also home to a lecture series
and concerts. Be sure not to miss exhibitions displaying
student and faculty works. Call for gallery hours.
FESTIVALS
During warmer months, St. Louis becomes a hotbed for
music festivals, outdoor parties, and the like. Here are just
a few.
BIG MUDDY BLUES FESTIVAL
Laclede’s Landing
www.bigmuddyblues.com
Three days of blues on the landing over Labor Day
Weekend that draws tens of thousands of people. Best of
all, it’s free!
PARTIES IN THE PARK
Shaw Park, Clayton
www.claytonparties.com
On the second Wednesday of each month from May
through September, huge crowds leave work early to swing
by Shaw Park for a concert from 5 to 8pm, then head over
en masse to Cardwell’s in Clayton. The crowds get so big,
they block off a lane or two, widening the sidewalk to give
beer- and margarita-toting yuppies more elbow room.
ST. LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Shaw Park, Clayton
www.saintlouisjazzfest.com • 863-0278
Huge two-day jazz festival in late-June bringing in
household-name peformers from around the world.
ST. LOUIS ART FAIR
Downtown Clayton
www.saintlouisartfair.com
Three-day art festival in Clayton’s business district featuring
lots of visual arts for sale by local and national artists.
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SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF ST. LOUIS
Forest Park
www.shakespearefestivalstlouis.com
Three weeks of a Shakespeare play, performed free every
night, rain or shine. Bring a blanket and dinner. 2004
production is As You Like It.
TASTE OF CLAYTON
Shaw Park
www.ci.clayton.mo.us/main/eventtaste.asp
Annual showcase of primarily Clayton-area restaurants
serving up samplers of tasty entrees and drinks. Proceeds
go to benefit local charities that host the booths.
Sightseeing
INFORMATION
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION & VISITOR’S COMMISSION
One Metropolitan Square, Suite 1100
800-916-0092
All the information you could possibly want on attractions
and events. Call them and they wil send you a magazine
with maps for free.
TOURS
FOSTAIRE HELICOPTERS
5600 Vector Dr., Sauget, IL
337-4440
For a bird’s eye view of St. Louis, try a helicopter tour.
Tours last fi hour to an hour or you can arrange for longer.
Flights daily from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tours start at $350 for
four people, and the price increases for longer tours. Go
across Poplar Street Bridge and exit Route 3 South, left on
Queeny, then follow the signs.
GATEWAY RIVERBOAT CRUISES
Beneath the Arch
621-4040
Below the Gateway Arch, between the Floating McDonald’s
and the Admiral Casino Boat. The Belle of St. Louis offers
sight-seeing and dinner-dance cruises departing from
the riverfront of St. Louis. Reservations are required.
In addition, two 19th-century river steamboat replicas,
the Tom Sawyer and the Becky Thatcher, cruise up and
down the Mississippi River. Call for more details and
reservations.
THE GRAY LINE
312 West Morris
www.grayline.com • 241-1224
A four hour tour of St. Louis costs $33. Free pick
up service at downtown and midtown hotels. Advance
reservations are required.
TOUR ST. LOUIS, INC.
1100 S. 6th
241-1400
Teenagers $20 and Adults $30. If a group of students call,
they can get a deal. Free pick up from all area hotels/
motels.
PLACES OF INTEREST
ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWERY
12th St. & Lynch St.
577-2626
Tour one of the world’s largest breweries and bottling
facilities. The Clydesdales and their historic truck and
stables are one of the biggest attractions on the tour, as are
the brew house and packaging facility. Ten minutes near
the end of the tour are reserved for free beer and soda
samples in the hospitality room. Many of the building in
the mini-metropolis that comprises the plant have been
designated National Historic Landmarks. Open Monday
– Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BOB KRAMER’S MARIONETTES
4143 Laclede
531-3313
A history of puppetry, and a tour through the studio
to demonstrate how the marionettes are constructed.
A puppet show follows the demonstration. Intended
mostly for kids, but the how-to part is pretty interesting.
Demonstrations Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Reservations required.
CAMPBELL HOUSE MUSEUM
1508 Locust
421-0325
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Campbell
House is one of the better historic homes in St. Louis.
The house retains the furnishings and memorabilia of its
original owners, and remains a testament to high Victorian
architecture and décor. Admission is $4.
CATHEDRAL OF ST. LOUIS
Lindell & Newstead
www.cathedralstl.org • 373-8242
This Catholic cathedral in the Central West End has the
world’s largest collection of mosaic art. Don’t miss the
museum while you’re there, tours offered Monday – Friday,
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.
PLACES OF INTEREST
CHEROKEE STREET (Antiques)
On and around Cherokee between Jefferson and Route 55,
south of Hwy. 40
One section of Cherokee Street is nicknamed “Antique
Row” due to its large number of antique establishments.
It boasts nearly forty shops which deal in goods ranging
from baseball cards to kitchen stoves to vintage clothes.
Varied hours.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
1210 Locust
231-3454
The oldest Episcopal congregation west of the Mississippi.
The Cathedral is on the National Register of Historic
Places and is a National Historic Landmark. Admission
free.
CITY MUSEUM
701 N. 15th St.
www.citymuseum.org • 231-CITY
The world’s only completely recycled museum. Housed
in a former shoe warehouse, this fun-house is built from
salvaged and recycled materials. Among other things, it
includes a working tidepool and a wheelchair-accessible
cave. Off-beat must-sees are the world’s largest pair of
mens underwear, the collection of recycled art and the
recreation of a 1950’s era shoe store. The City Museum
is an interactive museum with lots of spaces to crawl,
roll or climb. There’s plenty of staff on-hand to assist
visitors, and their motto is, “We’re all here, because we’re
not all there.” Access features include a level entry, cement
floors and elevator access to all levels. Check out the artfilled playground called “MonstroCity,” a walk-through
whale, indoor performances by Everydaycircus (www.
everydaycircus.net), and a pint-size railroad. Admission
$5-10.
CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE
801 Seminary Place
721-5934
Really close to campus, only minutes away at 801 Seminary
Place. Museum, archives, and historical library with the
world’s largest collection of history of Lutheranism in
America. Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1
p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
CUPPLES HOUSE (SAMUEL CUPPLES)
Grand & Spring Ave. (at SLU)
977-3025
This 44 room, 22 fireplace home built in 1889 was owned
by Samuel Cupples, a wood merchant – hence, the lavish
woodwork. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission is free for students, so bring your ID.
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EUGENE FIELD HOUSE & ST. LOUIS TOY MUSEUM
634 S. Broadway
421-4689
Childhood home of Eugene Field, the famed children’s
poet. Also the home of Roswell Fields, the famous Dred
Scott lawyer. The home is the sole survivor of Walsch’s
Row. It contains an interesting collection of antique
children’s toys. Open year round, Wednesday – Saturday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is
$4. Free parking.
FOX THEATER
527 N. Grand Blvd.
www.fabulousfox.com • 534-9999
Many people don’t realize that this historic theater on
Grand near SLU offers behind-the-scenes tours every
Saturday. See the entire theater and explore the beautiful
architecture. It’s an excellent experience – definitely one
of the best listed in this section. Admission is $8 and
reservations are required.
GOLDEN EAGLE RIVER MUSEUM
Finestown Rd. & Becker Rd.
846-9073
Located in Bee Tree Park, four and a half miles south of
I-270. The history and lore of America’s rivers and boats.
May – Labor Day: Wednesday – Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Labor Day – October: Saturday – Sunday only. Admission
is free. Tours are $1.
GRANT’S FARM
Gravois & Grant Rd. in South County
www.grantsfarm.com • 843-1700
The former home of Ulysses S. Grant, located on a 281 acre
estate owned by A.A. Busch, Jr. of Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
A tour train takes visitors through the beautiful grounds to
visit the Bauerhof – with its carriages and stables, the game
preserve where deer, antelope, and buffalo can be seen, the
log home built by Grant, and the world-famous Clydesdale
horses. Admission is free, but parking is $5.
HAWKEN HOUSE
1155 S. Rock Hill Rd.
968-1857
This 1857 home is a blend of Victorian and Federal styles.
Open Sunday, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday,
11 a.m. – 3: 30 p.m; or call for an appointment. Call for
admission rates.
INTERNATIONAL BOWLING MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME
111 Stadium Plaza Dr., (Walnut & 7th, across from Busch
Stadium)
www.bowlingmuseum.com • 231-6340
Three-level museum, described as “The Cooperstown
of Bowling,” documents the history of bowling - from
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caveman to modern league play and pays homage to the
sport. A wing of the building is dedicated to the history of
baseball in St. Louis, including the St. Louis Browns, the
Negro Baseball League, and the Cardinals.
JEFFERSON NAT’L EXPANSION MEMORIAL (THE ARCH)
www.nps.gov/jeff
Everyone should try going up in the 630-foot Arch at
least once. You can also go to the Museum of Westward
Expansion, located in the base of the Arch for an excellent
collection of historic pieces related to the exploration of
the American West.
LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK
12580 Rott Rd., Sunset Hills (Geyer & Rott)
www.laumeier.com • 821-1209
Great place for an afternoon picnic on a sunny day. An
outdoor sculpture park and indoor gallery, located on the
96-acre grounds of the Laumeier mansion. The garden is
only the fourth such sculpture park to be established in the
world. Its focus is the exhibition of outdoor sculpture in
a natural setting. The park is also the site of a wide range
of festivals, concerts, dance performances, exhibitions, and
special events, including the spectacular festival, “Fire &
Ice.” It’s free and the park is open year-round from 8 a.m.
until 30 minutes after sunset.
Admission is $3. Free on Wednesday and Saturday
mornings until 12 p.m. if you can prove you’re a St. Louis
resident.
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
Lindell & DeBaliviere in Forest Park
www.mohistory.org • 746-4599
There is a lot more than meets the eye. The Memorial
is home to the Missouri Historical Society and houses
many displays concerning the history of St. Louis and
the American West. A collection of Charles Lindbergh
memorabilia, and St. Louis World’s Fair mementos, and
several historic reproductions of early Missouri rooms
and costumes. A lot of fun to dig around. Open Tuesday
– Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free.
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MUSEUM OF THE DOG
1721 S. Mason Rd. (take Mason Rd. exit off 40)
www.akc.org/love/museum • 821-3647
Located in Queeny Park in West County, this museum
is home to a tremendous collection of art devoted to all
things canine. The 14,000 sq. ft. facility displays over 500
original paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, sculptures
in bronze and porcelain, and a variety of decorative arts
objects depicting man’s best friend throughout the age.
Closed Mondays.
THE MAGIC HOUSE ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
516 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood
www.magichouse.com • 822-8900
The Magic House is a participatory museum. Although it’s
intended for kid’s, adults will enjoy many of the exhibits.
Open Tuesday – Thursday, 12 p.m. - Admission is $6.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION
3015 Barrett Station Rd.
www.mot.org • 965-7998
Houses a fantastic collection of vehicles, including old
locomotives and railroad cars, double decker buses, trucks
and buggies. Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $4.
THE MINIATURE MUSEUM OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
4746 Gravois
miniaturemuseum.org • 832-7790
Here you’ll find everything from cute dollhouses to an
entire recreated western town on display. Admission $5.
ST. LOUIS ARTISTS’ GUILD
Two Oak Knoll Park (Big Bend & Clayton)
www.stlouisartistsguild.org • 727-6266
Promotes and presents visual arts through exhibitions and
educational programs. Call for information about their
current exhibits and hours.
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
4344 Shaw, just east of Kingshighway
www.mobot.org • 577-5100
Their 14-acre Japanese Garden is the largest in North
America, and one of the most popular attractions in St.
Louis. Keep your eyes open for the annual Japanese festival
on Labor Day weekend. The Climatron is a geodesic dome
that houses a tropical rainforest. The English Woodland
Garden and Rose Gardens are exceptional and definitely
worth visiting. The Garden is extremely well kept and
meticulously cared for. It is in a state of perpetual
expansion, and now includes a building devoted to home
gardening and a Chinese Garden. Good place to spread a
blanket and study, but no picnics allowed. Open daily, 9
a.m. – 5 p.m. in the winter; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the summer.
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S AQUARIUM
416 Hanley Industrial Ct.
www.childrensaquarium.com • 647-9594
Pet a shark and more at this special living museum. Learn
about the Mississippi River, the Amazon River, and the
oceans that connect them. Open daily. Admission is $8.
ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER
5050 Oakland Avenue (near Hwy. 40)
www.slsc.org • 533-8179
A fabulous experience for children and adults. Subjects
include aviation and aerospace, structures, pop culture,
genetics, lasers, information technology, etc. The Science
Center includes a planetarium, a children’s discovery room,
PLACES OF INTEREST
and an Omnimax dome projection theater. Admission is
free. Special exhibits at a nominal cost. Omnimax theater
cost money, but is worth it.
ST. LOUIS WALK OF FAME
Delmar
www.stlouiswalkoffame.org • 727-STAR
Stars honoring famous St. Louisians, plus plaques listing
their achievements, make this unique walk enjoyable,
educational and inspirational. 75 stars and plaques include
John Goodman, Maya Angelou, Bob Costas, Chuck Berry,
Tennessee Williams, Stan Musial, Tina Turner, Charles
Lindbergh, T.S. Eliot, and Betty Grable. Since their
embedded in the sidewalks of the Loop, it’s difficult to
charge admission. Kinda goofy.
ST. LOUIS ZOO
Forest Park
www.stlzoo.org • 781-0900
This famous zoo, located in Forest Park, was the first to
take animals out of cages and put them into natural habitat
settings. There is a good children’s zoo with petting areas, a
tour on a miniature railroad, and some good animal shows.
Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., with extended hours during the
summer. Admission free. Park free on the street (not in the
expensive pay lot).
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Built in 1828, this beautiful Greek Revival courthouse holds
displays on St. Louis History and is famous for being the
site of the Dred Scott case. The courthouse boasts many
architecturally intriguing and unique features. Take the
tour. Open daily 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
TOWER GROVE PARK
4256 Magnolia Ave.
771-2679
Rare Victorian walking park filled with ornate gazebos
and statuary. Created by Henry Shaw in 1868 , it is now a
National Historic Landmark. Open daily.
WAX MUSEUM & CHAMBER OF HORROR
720 N. 2nd St at the Landing
241-1155
Wax figures include monsters of the silver screen, presidents,
medieval tortures, movie stars, royalty, world leaders, and
religious figures. More than 180 in all. Admission is $3.
Open daily April 1 through October 31; Friday – Sunday
the rest of the year.
SCOTT JOPLIN HOUSE
2658 Delmar
mostateparks.com/scottjoplin.htm • 340-5790
The home of the “King of Ragtime,” from 1900-1903.
National Historic Landmark. Daily tours start on the hour.
Open Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission is $2.50.
SOULARD FARMER’S MARKET
730 Carroll St.
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/soulardmarket • 622-4180
Founded in 1779, this market is home to 148 stalls that
sell everything from farm fresh and imported produce, to
meats and fish, to herbs. Open Wednesday – Friday, 8 a.m.
– 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
THE OLD CATHEDRAL
209 Walnut St.
231-3250
The Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, was the first
Catholic Church west of the Mississippi. The oldest
church in St. Louis. Visit the museum, which contains
countless religious artifacts. Daily Masses.
THE OLD COURTHOUSE
11 N. 4th St. (by the Arch)
www.slfp.com/oldcourthouse.html • 656-1700
2004-05 SBA Vice President Mike Heaney (’05).
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Forest Park
ATTRACTIONS IN FOREST PARK
APOTHEOSIS OF ST. LOUIS
Fine Arts Drive at the top of Art Hill
The “Apotheosis of St. Louis,” a statue of Saint Louis,
King Louis IX of France, was the original symbol of the
City of St. Louis. The statue represents the Crusader
King of France, clad in 13th Century armor, going into
battle with an inverted sword symbolizing the cross. The
original plaster model of this statute was cast in 1903 by
Charles H. Niehaus and stood at the main entrance to
the 1904 World’s Fair, where the History Museum is now
located. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company had
the statue cast in bronze. The statue was restored in the
summer of 1999 at a cost of about $23,000.
BANDSTAND ON PAGODA LAKE
Pagoda Lake at the main entrance to the Muny Opera
The original Forest Park bandstand was a wooden structure
that stood on an island in Pagoda Lake, built about the
time the park was dedicated in 1876. The bandstand
was renovated and landscaped for the 1904 World’s Fair.
However, it fell into disrepair and was declared unsafe
in 1911. Before it could be renovated, it blew down in a
storm and was damaged beyond repair. In July 1924, St.
Louis lawyer Nathan Frank donated funds to build a new
bandstand. The new bandstand, made of white marble
with bronze railings, is of classic Renaissance design and
cost about $50,000. The bandstand was renovated again in
1981 at a cost of $13,000 raised by the Central West End
Association.
THE BOATHOUSE
Open: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday – Thursday
12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday & Saturday
Rentals: Pedal & Rowboats $12/hour (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Restaurant:
Full Lunch & Dinner Menu
Location:
6101 Government Drive
Information:
314-367-2224
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/boathouse.
html
The Boathouse is the entrance to Post-Dispatch Lake and
the Grand Basin. Both lakes were drained and work is
progressing to turn the entire area into an extraordinary
gathering place for large public events, intimate picnics,
casual dining, boating, sledding and strolling. After
completion of the Grand Basin, boaters will be able to
travel from the boathouse, throughout Post-Dispatch
Lake, around a wildlife island and a picnic island, and into
the fully restored Grand Basin, where eight new fountains
provide a dramatic view night and day.
CABANNE HOUSE
Near the Union Avenue entrance to Forest Park
Info: 314-454-1488
Most Saint Louisans are aware of the history of Forest
Park, but few are aware of the significance of the Cabanne
House, a St. Louis city landmark. The Cabanne House
we see today is actually the second house to bear that
name. The first Cabanne House was built by Joseph
Charless Cabanne for his new bride. What later became
the northeastern portion of Forest Park was a part of the
Cabanne dairy farm tract. That section was purchased by
the City of St. Louis during the assembly of land tracts for
Forest Park in the mid-1870s. This house survived until
the 1880s, when it was torn down.
The current Cabanne House is situated in a wooded site near
the Union Avenue entrance to Forest Park. Constructed
in 1875, the Second Empire style house was conceived
as part of the original Master Plan for Forest Park. The
Cabanne House was completed in June 1876, in time for
the formal dedication of Forest Park. The house was used
as a residence for park superintendents and commissioners
for many years. Its rooms have 14 foot ceilings, tall
windows, and decorative marble mantels. The mansard
roof is a hallmark of mid-Victorian architecture of the
period following the Civil War. The house’s exterior has
survived more than 100 years with only minor alterations.
In 1942, interior alterations and additions to the rear of the
building were undertaken to provide living quarters for the
St. Louis Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
The house was damaged by fire in 1966 and remained
vacant until the city’s Beautification Commission used it
as their office in 1967. Since the early 1980’s the building
has been the home of The Saint Louis Ambassadors, who
have strived to preserve and maintain the historic nature
of the house. The Saint Louis Ambassadors is a civic
organization committed to supporting St. Louis and its
efforts to become the best place to live, work, and raise a
family.
NORMAN K. PROBSTEIN GOLF COURSES AND YOUTH
LEARNING CENTER
Northwest corner of park
367-1337
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/golf.html
The former 9-hole and 18-hole courses have been
completely revamped into three 9-hole courses designed
by Hale Irwin. Golfers can combine courses to play a full
18 holes. The new Golf Clubhouse sports a restaurant with
a bar and patio seating overlooking the fairway.
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THE JEWEL BOX
Open:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday-Friday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m Saturday
Admission:
$1
Free 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon. and Tue.
Location:
Wells & McKinley, in Forest Park
Information:
531-0080
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/jewelbox
The Jewel Box, an Art Deco floral conservatory built
in 1936 by the City of St. Louis, has been listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. The designation was
given by the National Park Service and the U.S. Department
of the Interior because it is, “locally significant in the area
of architecture. The Art Deco building is an outstanding
example of greenhouse design.” It has been widely hailed
for its radical engineering and its design quality, with
unconventional, cantilevered, vertical glass walls rising
majestically 50 feet high. The building has 15,000 square
feet of glass and all horizontal surfaces are constructed of
metal. It is surrounded by rose gardens, lily ponds, statuary
and monuments. Recently renovated and reopened to be
even more spectacular than ever.
LINDELL PAVILION VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER
Location:
On Grand Drive in Forest Park
Information:
314-367-7275 ext. 14
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/lindell.html
Originally built in 1892 as a streetcar shelter, Lindell
Pavilion is part of the many exciting renovations recently
completed in Forest Park. The Lindell Pavilion, with its
distinctive Spanish architecture and clock tower, will serve
as a Visitor Information and Educational Center with
beautiful banquet facilities and state of the art meeting
rooms. It is situated on the north side of the park in close
proximity to the Missouri Historical Society and the Muny.
Lindell Pavilion will also provide classroom space, a gift
shop, food concession, showers and locker rentals for park
users.
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM (JEFFERSON MEMORIAL)
Open:
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday
Admission:
Free
Location:
Lindell & DeBaliviere, in Forest Park
Information:
454-3150
www.mohistory.org
Dedicated on April 30, 1913 on the 10th anniversary of
the dedication of the World’s Fair, the Missouri History
Museum is located at the site of the main entrance of
the exposition. At the close of the fair, the city decided
to use some of its financial surplus to build a permanent
memorial to Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase.
Since the idea for the World’s Fair had originated in the
rooms of the Missouri Historical Society, it was decided
that the new memorial building would house the Missouri
Historical Society and be a repository for records of the
exposition. The Missouri History Museum has the largest
collection of information and memorabilia from the 1904
World’s Fair, and also includes rare exhibits of American
firearms and military trophies from the Revolution to the
Civil War. Other collections feature the growth of St.
Louis, prehistoric mound builders, firearms, and costumes.
The famed Charles Lindbergh collection includes many
items used in his 1927 Paris flight and a replica of his
plane, “The Spirit of St. Louis.”
THE MUNY OPERA
Open:
mid-June – mid-Aug. (shows start at
8:15)
Admission:
Prices vary. Tickets through MetroTix.
Location:
Forest Park
Information:
314-361-1900
www.muny.com
As the year of 1916 marked the tercentenary of the death
of William Shakespeare, the Pageant Drama Association
decided to mark the occasion with a presentation of “As
You Like It.” Margaret Anglin, a stage favorite of the day,
was selected to produce the play and to choose a site for its
presentation. After a tour of several possible sites in Forest
Park, she chose the present site of the Municipal Opera
Theater. There, the hillside sloped gradually downward to
a level stage-like area with huge oak trees on either side
and a fine arboreal backdrop of forest trees.
In the following year, St. Louis was to play host to the
international convention of Associated Advertising Clubs.
For entertainment it was proposed to bring famous opera
stars here for a presentation of the grand opera “Aida.” In
preparing the site for the opera, the St. Louis Advertising
Club approached Mayor Kiel with the idea of making the
open air theater into a permanent installation. The idea was
accepted, a Municipal Theater Association was organized
and pledges from sixty public spirited citizens were secured
to guarantee against a possible deficit. As a public project,
a policy of setting aside a portion of the seating capacity
for free use was adopted and has since been maintained.
Since that time, the Muny Opera has become entrenched
in the entertainment fabric of St. Louis and has gained
international fame for the quality of its productions.
Large parking lots were built and direct service by bus was
established to provide access from all parts of the city. The
original use of a stock company has been abandoned in
favor of the presentation of famous theatrical personalities
in currently popular productions from Broadway and
Hollywood. The Muny’s theatrical plant has been
continually enlarged and improved. Millions of spectators
FOREST PARK
have viewed its varied performances under the stars since
its founding in 1919.
ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM
Open:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday
Open until 9 p.m. Friday
Admission:
Permanent collection: Free
Special exhibits:
Adults $10
Students $8
Children 6-12 $6
Free Fridays 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location:
1 Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park
Information:
314-721-0072
www.slam.org
The first municipally-supported art museum in the nation,
the St. Louis Art Museum is proud to be “dedicated and
free to all.” While the building is the only permanent
structure remaining in Forest Park after the World’s Fair,
its origination can be traced back to a free evening drawing
class organized by a professor at Washington University in
1875. Rapid growth of the class soon necessitated larger
quarters for classes and a collection of art works. A new
building was soon located, but the institution soon outgrew
its new home.
The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed an
ordinance in 1900- to permit the St. Louis Museum of
Fine Arts to erect a new building in Forest Park. Plans
for the World’s Fair were underway at that time and the
art committee decided to build a permanent structure to
house the fair’s art displays. The central feature of the
Bedford limestone and Roman brick structure was its great
Sculpture Hall, whose design was inspired by the Roman
Baths of Caracalla.
After its service as the exposition’s Palace of Fine Art, the
million dollar structure was occupied by the museum in
1906. At that time the museum was still a department at
the university. As the importance of the institution to the
city became apparent, a movement began to establish it as
a municipal art museum. In April 1907, voters approved a
tax levy to support the new museum.
A massive 13-year, $32 million renovation has restored the
beauty and grandeur of the original structure.
ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER
Open:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Thurs.,
Sat.
9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fri
(planetarium closes at 4:30)
11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sun.
Admission:
OMNIMAX
Adults $7
Children (2-12) $6
Special Exhibits Adults $4
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Children $3
Adults $6
Children $5
Discovery Rm. $3/person
Location:
5050 Oakland Avenue
Information:
314-289-4400
www.slsc.org
The St. Louis Science Center offers more than 700 free
hands-on exhibits for you to enjoy. In addition, there’s
the OMNIMAX Theater, Discovery Room, James S.
McDonnell Planetarium, and special traveling exhibitions.
Planetarium
ST. LOUIS ZOO
Open:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round except
Christmas & New Year’s
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor
Day
Admission:
FREE
Location:
Bounded by I-64, Kingshighway,
Lindell & Skinker
Parking:
$8/day in zoo lots
Street parking available for free
Information:
314-781-0900
www.stlzoo.org
Forest Park received its initial collection of zoo animals
in 1891, when the remainder of the zoological collection
at old zoo at Fairgrounds Park was relocated. The zoo
showed little progress in its early years, but received some
impetus when the Smithsonian sold the zoo the large bird
cage used during the World’s Fair. Until the organization of
the Zoological Society of St. Louis in 1911, the collection
consisted of the denizens of the aviary and a few monkeys
and bears housed in nearby cages. In 1916, St. Louis voters
approved a property tax assessment to build and maintain
the city’s zoo, making the St. Louis Zoo the first in the
country to be supported by city government.
A memorable event in the zoo’s early history was the purchase
of “Miss Jim,” an elephant, through the contributions of
St. Louis school children in 1917. Since that time, the
story of the zoo has been one of continual improvement
and expansion into one of the world’s most noteworthy
zoological collections. The zoo currently occupies seventy
acres in Forest Park and is open throughout the year free
of charge.
STEINBERG SKATING RINK
Open: Summer 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tue. – Thu.
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat.
Winter 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. – Wed.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thu.
9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat.
Check website for session schedules.
Admission:
Adults $4
Children $3
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Rentals:
Skates $1
Bikes $7/hour; $15 for 4 hours; $25 for
8
hours (bikes can be rented until sunset)
Fishing Poles $5 for 4 hours; $10 for 8
hours (bait available)
Live Music:
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Locations:
East Side of Forest Park near the
Kingshighway entrance
Information:
314-361-0613
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/
forestpark/ice.html
Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park has been a St. Louis
tradition for more than 45 years. On crisp winter days,
the rink is filled with skaters of all ages and skill levels
enjoying the rink. On cold nights, it is crowded with people
who leave the city behind as they glide over the ice under
the stars. The rink is open for ice skating from November
through March, depending on the weather. The rink has an
indoor cafe area with food and drinks. The summer rink
features roller and in-line skating with bike rentals, fishing
pole rentals, and the Steinberg Café which offers live music
on the weekends.
Steinberg Rink has recently undergone a $1.4 million
renovation of the outdoor facility. Improvements include a
new rink surface and pipes for making ice, a new concrete
surface surrounding the rink, new lights and sound system
and landscaping.
WORLD’S FAIR PAVILION
Location: Government Hill
This magnificent open air shelter has been one of the
park’s most popular and impressive attractions since it was
built in 1909 with proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair.
The World’s Fair Pavilion provides a picturesque setting
for company picnics, private receptions, benefits, special
events or parties.
HISTORY OF FOREST PARK
For More Information…
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark
THE CREATION OF FOREST PARK
In October 1870, Hiram W. Leffingwell, a real estate
developer, announced plans for a 3,000 acre park that
would extend about three miles west of Kingshighway.
Under Missouri law, only the state legislature could establish
a park. So, in March 1872, the legislature established Forest
Park, but scaled the size of the park down to 1,370 acres.
The law created a special taxing district, located outside
of the city limits. A few days after the law passed, the
legislature extended the city limits to include all of the land
in the Forest Park tax district. Residents living near the park
filed suit seeking to have the law declared unconstitutional.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on April 30, 1873, that
the Forest Park act was unconstitutional because of the
special tax district.
The park was actually established in 1874 when the Missouri
Legislature passed ordinances to establish three parks in St.
Louis County. The act allowed the county (which included
the City of St. Louis) to purchase the same land for Forest
Park designated by the 1872 Forest Park Act. In 1875, the
“Municipal Divorce Bill” was included in the new Missouri
Constitution, which spelled out the procedure to use for
the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County to be separated.
Included in the separation was a constitutional stipulation
that gave all of the parks, the park tax and all park-related
debts to the City of St. Louis. It also allowed the City
of St. Louis to extend its boundaries past the three county
parks.
When Forest Park officially opened to the public on June
24, 1876, it was located in St. Louis County almost two
miles west of the St. Louis city limits and a forty minute
carriage ride from downtown. The opening day ceremony
attracted 50,000 people at a time when the population of
St. Louis was only 350,000. Farmland surrounded the
park, with clusters of houses along Clayton Road and
some industry along the Missouri Pacific Railroad south of
the park. Kingshighway ran to the east and Skinker Road
edged the park to the west. There were no roads dividing
the park from the land on the north or south.
For the first few years, only the eastern portion of the
park, a sylvan setting of winding drives and waterways,
was developed. In response to unemployment in the 1893
depression, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch began a campaign
to build a lake bearing its name in the park. Work on the
lake provided jobs for several thousand workers. The lake,
completed in 1894, supplied a boating facility to the public.
An 1885 plan for the park recommended building a zoo.
By 1890, park department employees were caring for an
animal collection that included deer, geese, prairie dogs and
quail in an animal enclosure. By 1891, the park had its own
herd of buffalo, enclosed in their own house. Soon the
park had a herd of elk, a dromedary, and a zebu. The city
built bear pits and animal houses in 1899 and 1901.
The movement to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana
Purchase began in 1898. Planners selected Forest Park as
the site for the fair with the promise that after the close of
the exposition, the area would revert to a park setting.
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in the city zoo at Forest Park.
THE 1904 WORLD’S FAIR:
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition transformed the
western half of the park into a fairyland of white palaces
surrounded by lagoons and artistic landscaping. Its
sparkling centerpieces were Festival Hall and the Cascades
which crowned Art Hill above the Grand Lagoon. Eight
major exhibition palaces were built in a fan-shaped plan
in the park’s northwest corner. Forty-four U.S. cities,
states and territories built large display buildings. The
Smithsonian Institute built a bird cage large enough for
birds to fly freely. A model of a working coal mine was
realistic, since workers actually found coal under the park
while building the exhibit. The famous Ferris wheel,
moved to St. Louis from Chicago, could carry 1,440 people
more than 250 feet in the air, giving them a spectacular
view of the fair. Washington University’s Francis Field
was the site of the 1904 Olympic Games, the first to be
held in the United States, which ran concurrently with the
World’s Fair. Twenty-two countries were represented,
including Japan, China, the Philippines, and Ceylon.
Although the original contract with the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Company required the park be “fully restored”
within one year, after the close of the fair it took nine
years to raze all the buildings and restore the site for
park use. The only buildings remaining from the fair are:
Washington University’s Brookings Hall, which was used as
the administration building for the fair; the Palace of Fine
Arts, which was turned over to the Art Museum in 1906;
and the bird cage, which the city paid $3,500 and later used
Clubs / Dancing
BANANA JOE’S
118 Morgan St, Landing
231-3200
If you’ve ever wanted to dance on a bar, this is the place
to be. If you can tolerate the horrific DJs interrupting
the music with intellectually challenging comments like
“Who’s getting laid tonight?” or “Will you guys make some
f*~#ing noise?” this might be fun, or sort of reminiscent
of bad high school dances. Cover: Free-$3
CLUB BUCA
707 Clamorgan Ave.
www.club-buca.com • 231-BUCA
One of the hottest clubs on the Landing (at least, for now).
THE PAGEANT AND MASQUE OF ST. LOUIS
In 1914, Art Hill in Forest Park was the scene of an elaborate
celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of St.
Louis. It took the form of a review of the city’s history
called “The Pageant and Masque of St. Louis.” Viewed by
audiences of more than 100,000 persons, nightly, it used all
of Art Hill as an open-air theater. The production ran for
four evenings and was played by a cast of 7,500 upon a vast
stage that was built over the Grand Lagoon at the base of
Art Hill. The pageant depicted the story of the city’s early
years, beginning with the Mound Builders and concluding
with the end of the Civil War.
RESTORING FOREST PARK
Today Forest Park is one of the most popular attractions
in St. Louis. More than 12 million people visit each year.
At 1,370 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than
Central Park in New York City. It is home to the region’s
major cultural institutions – the Zoo, Art Museum, History
Museum, Science Center and Muny Opera. It also serves
as a sports center for golf, tennis, baseball, bicycling,
boating, fishing, handball, ice skating, roller blading,
jogging, cricket, rugby and more. Forest Park is equally
significant from a naturalistic perspective. In a city where
80% of the land has been developed for business, industry
or residential uses, the park serves as a natural oasis for
the city, an important source of green space, a respite
for migrating birds, and an integrated ecosystem where
humans and nature interact.
Forest Park is the soul of the city and its survival is
essential to the future of the St. Louis region. The park is
undergoing a $100 million face-lift under the Forest Park
Master Plan that will restore the glory of the park by 2004,
Underground, where hot college women dance on the bar.
Z-107.7 DJs on ladies’ night Fridays. Dress sharp.
THE COMPLEX
3515 Chouteau, near Grand
772-2645
Gay men’s bar. Popular dance club. Cover is $3 after
12 a.m. Pricy drinks. Closed Monday. Open Tuesday
– Sunday, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
THE DRINK
612 N. Second Street
588-8700
LACLEDE STREET
See listing in Restaurants and Bars
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LO
500 N. 15th St.
621-8930
MAGNOLIA’S
5 S. Vandeventer (by SLU)
652-6500
Gay restaurant and video dance bar. Four bars on 2 floors.
Open everyday until 3 a.m.
M.P. O’REILLY’S
See listing in Restaurants and Bars
RUE 13
1313 Washington Ave.
588-9797
RUM JUNGLE
618 N. Second St (Landing)
231-5825
St. Louis version of the original Rum Jungle in the
Mandalay Bay.
Day Trips
ANDRIA’S
6805 Old Collinsville, O’Fallon, Illinois
618-632-4866
A bit of a drive, but definitely worth it. Best steaks east
of the Mississippi. Housed in an old farmhouse. Open
Monday – Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Average $23 per person.
BONNE TERRE MINE
60 miles south of St. Louis
888-843-3483
Come see the world’s largest man-made caverns. Boat
tours, land tours and scuba diving are all available at this
partially filled cave formerly used for mining. The water
is clear to the bottom and the cave is cool. Take 55 south
to Hwy. 67 South. Located where Hwy. 67 hits Hwy. 47.
Then just follow the signs.
CAHOKIA MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
Collinsville, IL
618-346-5160
This park, the site of the largest prehistoric Indian city
north of Mexico, contains hundreds of archeological sites.
Artifacts date from 700 A.D. to 1400 A.D. Self-guided
VELVET
1301 Washington Ave
241-8178
Features a martini lounge, cigar bar and dance floor. Watch
for the dress code.
VIVA!
408 N. Euclid Ave, CWE
361-0322
Ladies’ Night almost daily; free admission and cheap bad
drinks on Thursdays. Given its close proximity, low cover
with free salsa lessons, and different style of music, Viva is
worth a try. The only problem is that it has a relatively small
dance floor. The music (variety of salsa, meringue, and
Latin pop) definitely gets the hips shaking. Often features
theme nights ranging from Arabic to European to reggae.
Cover: $3-5
tours and guided tours are available seasonally. Open
Wednesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free,
but a $2 donation is suggested. Take 44 to 55-70, exit 6, IL
Rt. 111 and follow the signs.
ECKERT’S COUNTY STORE AND FARMS
951 S. Greenmount Rd. in Belleville, IL
www.eckerts.com • 618-233-0513
Ride the wagons to pick your own fruit in season. There’s
also a country store with a bakery, restaurant and gift area.
Hours vary by season, so call ahead.
HANNIBAL
Take I-70 west, then Hwy. 61 north, then Hwy. 36 east
www.hanmo.com • 1-TOM-AND-HUCK (866-263-4825)
The town of Hannibal, MO delivers visitors into the
1800s at Mark Twain’s historic boyhood home. Both the
restored home and the Mark Twain Museum are filled with
memorabilia related to the famous author. Take a guided
tour aboard a trolley or a riverboat for an overall view of
the town where young Sam Clemens lived the adventures
of Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Becky Thatcher.
HISTORIC DANIEL BOONE HOME VILLAGE
1868 Hwy. F in Defiance, MO
www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/7109
636-798-2005
SPECTATOR SPORTS
Four-story, Georgian-style home where Boone spent the
last years of his life, along with an early-1800’s living
historic village. A step into Missouri’s past. Go straight
out Hwy. 40. Get on Hwy 94 South for about 7 miles.
Turn right on Hwy. F. Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m.;
Sunday at noon. Last home tour is at 4:30 p.m. Last village
tour at 3:30.
HISTORIC ST. CHARLES
www.historicstcharles.com • 800-366-2427
Located on the Missouri River about 30 minutes west
of St. Louis, this historic community was the state’s
first capital. The South Main Street area – listed on the
National Register of Historic Places – is lined with red
brick streets and gas lights reminiscent of St. Charles’ past
as a bustling river city of the 1800’s. Today more than 100
charming shops, restaurants, and cafés fill the streets, and
the Frenchtown area has preserved 58 historic buildings of
French Colonial and German architecture. Try your luck
aboard the Station Casino St. Charles or see the Goldenrod
Showboat. Take I-70 west to the Fifth Street exit.
LAMBERT’S
2515 E. Malone in Sikeston, MO
www.throwedrolls.com • 573-471-4261
Home of the throwed rolls. Off I-55 between here and
Memphis. Unique restaurant – try it at least once. The
down-home cooking and all-you-can-eat policy leaves
everyone happy. Watch out for the rolls! Open 10:30 a.m.
– 9 p.m. daily. Average $9 per person.
MERAMEC CAVERNS
I-44 West, exit 230 in Stanton, MO
www.americascave.com • 800-676-6105
The world’s only five story cave. Meramec Caverns was
used during the Civil War as part of an underground
railroad. It is reputed to be the hideout of Jesse James.
Gift shop, restaurant, boat rides, and canoe rentals. Open
year round. Admission is $12.50.
MISSOURI WINE COUNTRY
www.missouriwine.org
In the picturesque town of Hermann, Mayfest and
Spectator Sports
AUTO RACING
GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Rt. 203 and 70, Fairmount City, Ill.
www.gatewayraceway.com • 618-482-2400
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Oktoberfest are celebrated with Old World enthusiasm,
just for fun grape stomping, food, and music at Stonehill
Winery (573-486-2120, 800-909-WINE), which welcomes
visitors for tours and tastings throughout the year. The
nearby Deutchheim State Historic Site (573-486-2200)
teaches visitors about the daily life of 19th Century
German immigrants and their folk art, customs and culture
in America’s first wine district. Stop in at Boonesfield
Village near the town of Defiance to see where Daniel
Boone once lived. In Augusta, the Montelle Winery (636228-4464) offers tasting, tours and magnificent river bluff
scenery. The Mount Pleasant Winery (1-800-467-WINE) is
perched on a terrace high above the river.
PURINA FARMS
www.purina.com/company/profile/purinafarms.asp
982-3232
An attraction for all ages, Purina Farms features live
domestic animals, educational and graphic displays, videos,
and hands-on activities. An average visit is two to three
hours long and includes encounters with turkeys, sheep,
dogs, cats, and other familiar animals. Play with kittens,
puppies and piglets. The Farms are intended to build
awareness and appreciation of domestic animals. Owned
by Ralston Purina Company, the Farms are located 10
minutes west of Six Flags on I-44. Take Gray Summit
exit and go north two blocks on Hwy. 100. Turn left on
Country Road MM and look for the entrance on the left
after one mile. Admission is free, but reservations are
required. Open Wed – Sun, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
STE. GENEVIEVE
www.ste-genevieve.com • 573-883-3686
Travel back in time to French Colonial Missouri by
heading south of St. Louis to St. Genevieve, the first
permanent European settlement west of the Mississippi
River. Historic home tours are available at the Maison
Guilbourd-Valle, built in 1784; the Federal-style limestone
Felix Valle House State Historic Site, constructed in 1818;
and the Bulduc House, a National Historic Landmark and
the most authentically restored Creole house in the U.S.
From St. Louis, take I-55 south to Ste. Genevieve.
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY
5100 Nameoki Rd., Granite City, Ill.
www.tricitymotorsports.com • 618-931-7836
BASEBALL
RIVER CITY RASCALS
Ozzie Smith Sports Complex
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AMUSEMENT PARKS, BOWLING & BILLIARDS
Tom Ginnever Ave. & Ozzie Smith Dr., O’Fallon
www.rivercityrascals.com • 636-240-2287
Part of the 10-team “Frontier League,” an independent pro
baseball league of mostly midwestern teams with 90 games
per season. $4 for cheap seats, up to $8 for premium club
section views in the new 2,950-seat T.R. Hughes Ballpark.
You even get special bonuses if you attend multiple games.
Try out the $14 all-you-can-eat barbecue deal that includes
a game ticket.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
250 Stadium Plaza
www.stlcardinals.com • 421-3060
Managed by the legendary Tony LaRussa, the Cardinals
have won 9 World Series Championships and are supported
by a tremendous local fan base...as if you didn’t know that
already...
FOOTBALL
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Edward Jones Dome, 701 Convention Plaza
www.stlouisrams.com • 425-8830
Gotta love ’em.
Casual atmosphere with next-to-nothing admission prices.
See the horses close up before each race, and stand literally
alongside the track as you try to shout your way to winning
the trifecta. Bet on local ponies or races across the nation.
So-so food, but A-B beer flows freely and smokers are
separated entirely from non-smokers in separate buildings.
ICE HOCKEY
MISSOURI RIVER OTTERS
St. Charles Family Arena
South River Rd. & Friedens Rd., St. Charles
www.riverotters.com • 636-896-4200
Minor league feeder team in the 14-team United Hockey
League. Tickets range from $7 to $22. Young attractive
women also may apply to be an Otterette cheerleader.
ST. LOUIS BLUES
Savvis Center, 1401 Clark
www.stlouisblues.com • 622-2500
Like the Cardinals, the Blues receives a loyal following,
and their blue note logo seems to be everywhere during
the wintertime. Nonetheless, the franchise has yet to do
anything memorable in the rink, making ticket relatively
easy to come by ($15 for nosebleeds, on up).
HORSE RACING
FAIRMOUNT PARK RACE TRACK
9301 Collinsville Rd., Collinsville, Illinois
www.fairmountpark.com • 618-345-4300
Fun & Recreational
BOWLING & BILLIARDS (POOL)
AMUSEMENT PARKS
AIRPORT BILLIARDS
4454 Woodson Rd
428-2200
The real deal. High quality tables, owned and operated by
a national billiards champion.
SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS
I-44 & Six Flags Rd, Eureka
www.sixflags.com • 636-938-4800
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
399 Indian Point Rd., Branson
www.silverdollarcity.com • 800-475-9370
BILLIARDS ON BROADWAY
9433 Harden Dr.
383-7665
OLIVETTE LANES
9520 Olive Blvd. (west of 170)
991-0365
Cheap, close alley that’s popular among law students.
CLIMBING, GOLF, TENNIS
PIN-UP BOWL
6191 Delmar Blvd. (east of Skinker)
727-5555
New hotspot drawing huge crowds. Somewhat pricey, but
a hoot.
PINK GALLEON BILLIARDS & GAMES
4010 Butler Hill Rd.
845-2386
Tons of pool tables with pink felt, plus darts, shuffleboard,
foosball, air hockey, ping pong, and other goodies. Sketchy
bar and food.
SARATOGA LANES
2725 Sutton Blvd.
645-5308
Bowling and pool.
SHOOT-A-RACK
3632 S. Big Bend Blvd.
644-3006
SHREWSBURY LANES
7202 Weil Ave
www.shrewsburybowling.com • 647-1313
24 lanes, with pricing on the cheap. Players Lounge serves
alcohol and has darts, pool, and shuffleboard. Discount
coupon available online.
SPORTS CENTER
9425 Gravois Rd
544-1227
Billiards and pool. Open 24 hours.
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Mon - Fri
12-10 p.m.
Sat
10-8 p.m.
Sun
10-6 p.m.
Located downtown behind Union Station and the Drury
Inn, Upper Limits is the place in St. Louis to satisfy your
climbing urges. The gym has 10,000 square feet of sculpted
climbing surface, and the 35' main climbing area includes
slab, arêtes, roofs, dihedrals, cracks, and two massive
arches. Free parking behind the building, that also houses
the nightclub Liquid. One-time initiation fee: $5.00. Fees
for unlimited climbing: weekday $11.50; weekend $13.00.
2-hour classes: $30-35 (includes all-day climbing pass).
Monthly, semi-annual, annual, and pre-paid daily passes
available at substantial discounts.
GOLF & TENNIS
FOREST PARK – TRIPLE A GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB
(aka St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association)
East of the Zoo
652-2433
15 hard and clay tennis courts, 9-hole golf course.
Operating hours differ by season. Founded in 1897, Triple
A has hosted three Davis Cup tennis matches, served as
a practice facility for U.S. Open and Wimbledon tennis
champ Jimmy Connors, and was the early stomping
grounds for LPGA golf great Judy Rankin, who tallied 26
victories during her time on the women’s tour. Nowadays,
the 69-acre facility serves both members and the public as
a convenient, low-cost golf and tennis facility.
CLIMBING
FOREST PARK – NORMAN K. PROBSTEIN COMMUNITY
GOLF COURSE
Northwest corner of the park; enter via Forsyth.
As part of the $90 million renovation of Forest Park
currently underway, the 27-hole “Hale Irwin signature”
course in Forest Park received $12.5 million in funding to
transform it into three fairly easy 9-hole courses, which can
be combined to be played as 18 holes. The three courses—
Dogwood, Redbud and Hawthorne—were named after
trees native to Missouri. The new clubhouse is literally
steps from the Wash U campus, and sports a pro shop and
restaurant with full bar. The project also includes a new
Youth Learning Center, offering instruction to children
ages 7 to 17.
THE CENTER OF CLAYTON
50 Gay Ave., Clayton
290-8500
See listing under Gyms in this section.
GOLF HEADQUARTERS
3717 Treecourt Industrial Blvd.
636-861-2500
Golf course and two-story driving range.
UPPER LIMITS ROCK GYM & PRO SHOP
326 S. 21st St., St. Louis
www.upperlimits.com • 241-7625
RUTH PARK GOLF COURSE
8211 Groby
727-4800
TROPICANA LANES
7960 Clayton Rd.
781-0282
Voted #1 in the St. Louis area. Has 52 lanes, game room,
billiards and darts, banquet room, snack bar, and cocktail
lounge. Try the Glow-in-the-Dark Fantasy Bowl. Hightech alleys actually measure your ball speed, but expensive
for all this fanciness. Law students usually opt instead for
the cheaper Olivette Lanes.
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TOWER TEE
6727 Heege Rd.
351-1353
Among the closest to school, but driving range is so-so. 18
hole public course. Mini-golf.
GYMS
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Hilltop Campus, west of tennis courts
bearsports.wustl.edu
Info Desk, court reservations
935-4619
24 Hour Hotline
935-4705
Hours:
M-F
6:45am - 10pm
Sat
10am - 9pm
Sun
Noon - 9pm
Millstone Swimming Pool
M-F
7 am - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
M-Thu
7 pm - 9 pm
Sat, Sun
1 pm - 3 pm
Weight Room / McWilliams Fitness Center
M-F
7:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun
Noon - 8:00 pm
The Athletic Complex houses a swimming pool, recreational
gyms, racquetball, squash, and handball courts, saunas, a
weight room and locker rooms (lockers: $30 half / $54
full).
The facilities are free to students, with the exception of the
McWilliams Fitness Center, a cardiovascular exercise and
conditioning center featuring elipticals, treadmills, bikes
and step climbers. (One-time only fee.)
The Athletic Department also has an extensive intramural
program for both men and women. Co-ed offerings
include such sports as volleyball, water polo, and Ultimate
Frisbee. For more information, call the Intramural Office
at 935-5193.
ST. LOUIS WORKOUT
212 N. Kingshighway, St. Louis (in Chase Park Plaza)
M-F
5:30am-10pm (Fri until 9pm)
Sat
8am-6pm
Sun
8am-6pm
BALLY TOTAL FITNESS
7393 Forsyth, Clayton
www.ballyfitness.com • 725-1777
M-F
5am-10pm
Sat, Sun 8am-6pm
Located between downtown Clayton and the Hilltop
Campus, where all the Metrolink
THE CENTER OF CLAYTON
50 Gay Ave., Clayton
290-8500
M-Th 5:30am-10pm
Fri
5:30am-9pm
Sat
8am-7pm
Sun
9am-6pm
Very popular among law students. This new $18 million
recreation facility, connected to Clayton High School, was a
joint project of the city of Clayton and the School District
of Clayton. The two-story building includes 124,000 square
feet of new construction, featuring five multipurpose
courts in the new gymnasium and renovated high school
gym; a leisure pool with water slide, lazy river, spa, vortex
and lap lanes, and a 25-yard, eight-lane competition
swimming pool; a suspended jogging/walking track and
workout facilities, including an aerobics room, weighttraining rooms and cardiovascular room; a climbing wall;
meeting rooms; a teen center; snack bar; and a childcare
area. Clayton residents are eligible for membership at
$29 monthly, $6 daily, and Wash U students that are not
Clayton residents may join at this rate.
WELLBRIDGE ATHLETIC CLUB AND SPA
7620 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton
746-1500
M-Th 5:30am - 10pm
Fri
5:30am - 9pm
Sat, Sun 7am - 7pm
Upscale club popular among the area’s well-to-do.
Membership is a hefty $99 per month, plus a one-time setup
fee (students under 24 are $79/month), but expect topnotch facilities and no hidden fees – towels, daily lockers,
and classes are all included in the general membership fee.
Top-of-the-line cardio, flexibility and strength equipment,
indoor pool, group exercise classes, yoga, pilates, personal
trainers with impressive credentials, full amenity locker
rooms, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, child care, pro shop,
and even a complete day spa.
ICE SKATING
BRENTWOOD ICE ARENA
2505 S. Brentwood
www.brentwoodmo.org/index.asp?SID=83 • 963-8689
Skating daily. $1 skate rental; $3.50 session.
STEINBERG SKATING RINK
Forest Park
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/steinberg.html
367-7465
Outdoor rink in the park when it’s cold enough outside
(i.e., winter). Skates: $1; session: $4.
MINIATURE GOLF
MINIATURE GOLF
CCRC GOLFPORT
3200 Creve Coeur Mill Road
878-4653
TEE TIME FAMILY FUN CENTER
4631 Lemay Ferry Road
487-7777
TOWER TEE PAR-3 GOLF COMPLEX
6727 Heege Road
351-1353
$4 per person
MOVIE THEATERS
CHASE PARK PLAZA
212 N. Kingshighway
367-0101
ESQUIRE 7 THEATERS – AMC
6706 Clayton Rd. (at Big Bend)
542-4AMC
GALLERIA 6 THEATERS – AMC
Galleria Mall, near food court
725-0808
HI-POINTE THEATER – INDEPENDENT
Clayton Rd & Skinker/McCausland
781-1051
TIVOLI – INDEPENDENT
6350 Delmar
862-1100
Independent films and classic movies.
LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA
Plaza Frontenac, 2nd Floor
995-6285
PARKS, OUTDOORS, ACTIVE
Many of these are within a few hours of St. Louis. Go to
www.mostateparks.com for more information.
DR. EDMUND A. BABLER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
Take Manchester Rd. west to Hwy. 109, turn right.
Follow the signs to the park – pay attention.
It’s about a 25 minute drive.
636-458-3813.
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Swimming, horseback riding, a tennis court and cabins.
Handicapped accessible. A great place for all-day
picnicking.
BENNETT SPRING STATE PARK
Lebanon, Mo.
417-532-4338
Camping, hiking and canoeing are available at this great
state park, but the excellent trout fishing is what makes this
place famous. Even if you don’t like to fish, the gushing
water and pretty scenery make this a nice getaway. Take
I-44 west to Lebanon. Get off at the Lebanon exit. Turn
right onto Hwy. 5. Follow Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 64. Turn left
onto Hwy. 64A. Follow the signs.
THE BERRYMAN TRAIL (biking trail)
West of Potosi on Hwy. 8, about 12 miles
A 25-mile loop trail great for mountain biking. Halfway
through the trail there is a campsite next to a river with its
own artesian well, which is a nice place to camp or rest.
BUSCH WILDLIFE PRESERVE
636-441-4554
Located 25 miles west on Hwy. 40 at Weldon Springs, 7
miles south of I-70 at Wentzville.
Take 64/40 to the Defiance exit (Hwy. 94), then south.
South of 64/40 on both sides of the road is a wildlife
forest preserve with a lot of hiking trails. If you need
some seclusion fast, this is the place. Good fishing and
bird watching.
CASTLEWOOD STATE PARK
1401 Kiefer Creek Rd. (West County)
636-227-4433
This beautiful park was formerly a resort back in the 1920’s
along the banks of the Meramac River. Hike along the
bluffs overlooking the Meramac River, or on one of the
other trails at this great park. Mountain bikers will love
the bike trails. There’s a picnic pavilion and a volleyball net
if you want to have a group function here, too. Take I-44
west; at exit 272, take Hwy. 141 north; turn left onto Big
Bend Rd., then left onto Kiefer Creek Rd.
ELEPHANT ROCKS STATE PARK
On Hwy. 21 in Iron County
573-546-3454.
Located about an hour and half south of St. Louis at the
northwest edge of Graniteville, Elephant Rocks State Park
gets its name from the huge granite rocks which stand endto-end like a train of circus elephants A great place for
picnicking, hiking, and exploring the rock mazes. Good for
picnics, and there's a small pond for cliff diving.
GRAHAM CAVE STATE PARK
Two miles west of Danville, off 1-170 on Hwy. TT
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573-564-3476.
The main attraction is a cave that was inhabited by
humans as long ago as 10,000 years.
GREENSFELDER PARK
Allenton Rd.
314-615-4FUN
Features nature trails, saddle horses, equestrian fields with
mustang shelter, and a stable for boarding. Also boasts hay
rides, some camping and picnic areas. Open year round
from 8 a.m. until sunset. Admission is free.
HA HA TONKA STATE PARK
Five miles west of Camdenton on Hwy. D off US 54
573-346-2986
This park is worth taking a weekend off from school
during the fall. The remains of a huge stone castle sit
atop the towering limestone bluffs. The park is full of
caves, sinkholes, natural bridges, underground streams,
and springs. Limestone bluffs and a grand view of the
Niangua Arm of the lake. Ha Ha Tonka means “laughing
waters.” Bring a tent and find a nearby campsite
– camping is not allowed at Ha Ha Tonka. About 2 hours
from St. Louis.
HAWN STATE PARK
Off Hwy. 32 on Hwy. 144 in St. Genevieve County
573-883-3603
Offers a 10-mile Whispering Pines trail through
hardwoods and pines. Visit in the spring, when the park
shows forth its cornucopia of dogwoods, redbuds and
wild azaleas.
HEMAN PARK
University City along Midland and Olive Streets
U. City’s largest park includes a large playground, picnic
areas, 2 baseball fields, basketball courts, horseshoe courts,
8 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 4 football fields, a
swimming pool, and a 1.5 mile jogging course. Summer
concerts, too.
JOHNSON’S SHUT-INS STATE PARK
Eight miles south of Lesterville on Hwy. N
573-546-2450
The park gets its name from gorges carved out by the
Black River. Just a few short miles from Taum Sauk...
err...Mountain, the highest point in Missouri standing at
a towering 1,772 feet. More than 900 species of plants
and wildflowers, plus access to the 500-mile Ozark
Trail. Great picnicking and hiking spot. Cool off in the
tumbling streams and soak up the sun on the huge rocks.
People go cliff diving into the deep pool too – be careful
if you do. Get to the park early to avoid big lines or
getting turned away outright. This is a popular destination
and they have an occupancy limit. To get there, take I-55
south to Crystal City (Exit 174). Then take 67 south to
County Road West at Farmington. Take County Road
south to Hwy. 21. Turn right onto 21 and continue one
mile to Graniteville. Turn left onto County Road H,
which turns into County M. Take M to Johnson’s ShutIns.
KATY TRAIL STATE BIKE TRAIL
Take 64/40 west to Hwy. 94, follow it south and look for
the bikers and the signs
800-334-6946
The Katy Trail is a bike path built where a KansasMissouri Texas railroad line formerly ran. It’s over
200 miles long and biking back and forth on it can be
enjoyable. The most accessible stop from Wash U is the
Weldon Springs stop. Great place for avid runners, too.
LONE ELK PARK
Take Hwy. 44 west to N. Outer Rd. exit
615-7275
Species of bison, elk, whitetail deer and Barbados sheep
roam freely in the park. A very unusual collection of birds
in and out of captivity, including hawks, falcons, owls, kites,
and vultures. There are also picnic areas and some very
interesting hikes. One of the very few undeveloped areas
still existing in St. Louis County. Sometimes there are tick
and chigger problems, so read the warning signs and wear
repellent.
MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST
LAKE OF THE OZARKS
Canoe here! If you aren’t up to that, check out the sinkholes
and caves. There are many beautiful areas to be explored
in the Mark Twain Forest and surrounding Lake of the
Ozarks. Get a map and make it a weekend trip.
EDGAR M. QUEENY PARK
Weidman Rd. (btw. Clayton Rd. & Manchester)
636-391-0900
This 569-acre park offers a broad range of recreational
facilities, including hiking and biking trails, an ice rink, an
Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, and picnic areas. Queeny
Park also has the AKC Museum of the Dog.
SHAW NATURE RESERVE
Hwy. 100 and 1-44
www.mobot.org/mobot/arboretum • 636-451-35l2
Fourteen miles of hiking trails that bring you through
rolling hills, as well as wildflower areas, wetlands, prairies
all along the Meramec River. Great place to find solitude.
SHAW PARK
On Brentwood in Clayton
615-7275
Tennis, swimming, ice skating, and picnicking. You must
be a Clayton resident to use the pool.
YOGA
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SPIRITUAL HUMAN YOGA
3175A S. Grand
771-8557
YOGA
PILATES & YOGA CENTER OF ST. LOUIS
www.pilatescenterstl.com
1015 McCausland
781-5050
WEST END WELLNESS & YOGA
7649 Delmar Blvd.
531-5073
SOLAR YOGA CENTER OF ST. LOUIS
6002 Pershing
726-5133
Sara being mishandled by Ron at the 2004 2L/3L end-of-the-year party.
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Useful Numbers / Websites
EMERGENCY
Off Campus Emergency
Campus Police
9-1-1
935-5555
Rape Hotline (SARAH)
YWCA Sexual Assault Ctr.
Women’s Support Services
Uncle Joe’s Peer Counseling
Life Crisis Suicide Hotline
Aid for Victims of Crime
935-8080
531-7273
531-2003
935-5099
647-4357
652-3623
Barnes/Jewish Emergency
Barnes/Jewish Urgent Care
St. Mary’s Health Ctr. Emergency
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St. John’s Mercy Med. Ctr.
St. Louis Univ. Hospital
362-9123
454-7900
768-8360
996-5225
569-6090
577-8777
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police.wustl.edu
Umrath Hall (South 40)*
www.restech.wustl.edu/~sarah
www.ywcastlouis.org/nwsexassault.htm
www.womenssupport.org
www.restech.wustl.edu/~unclejoe
www.lifecrisis.org
stlouis.missouri.org/avc
2156 Hampton
Gregg House Basement
www.barnesjewish.org
www.barnesjewish.org
www.stmarys-stlouis.com
www.bjc.org/mbmc.html
www.stjohnsmercy.org/sjmmc
www.sluhospital.com
216 S. Kingshighway
216 S. Kingshighway
6420 Clayton Rd
3015 N. Ballas Rd.
615 S. New Ballas Rd
3635 Vista Ave.
5257 Shaw, Ste. 207
WASH U HILLTOP CAMPUS
General (operator)
Campus Escort
Campus Escort Shuttle
Shuttle Bus
935-5000
935-7777 / -5555
935-7777
935-4140
www.wustl.edu
police.wustl.edu/bearpatrol.html
transportation.wustl.edu/escort.html
transportation.wustl.edu
Student Health & Counseling
Counseling Services
935-6666
935-5980
www.restech.wustl.edu/shcs
www.restech.wustl.edu/shcs
Karl Umrath Hall*
Karl Umrath Hall*
Financial Aid Checks Distr.
Transcripts
935-5900
935-5959
Brookings Hall
Replacement Student IDs
935-5959
sfs.wustl.edu
aisweb.wustl.edu/studentrecords/home.nsf/
pages/transcripts
aisweb.wustl.edu/studentrecords/home.nsf/
pages/ids
Umrath Hall (South 40)*
Umrath Hall (South 40)*
Umrath Hall (South 40)*
Parking
Transportation
Police (non-emergency)
Dining
935-5601
935-5600
935-5533
935-7098
parking.wustl.edu
transportation.wustl.edu
police.wustl.edu
diningservices.wustl.edu
Athletic Complex
Bookstore
Bookstore – Textbook Dept.
Post Office
935-5220
935-5500
935-5584
935-5635
bearsports.wustl.edu
www.wustl.edu/bookstore
www.wustl.edu/bookstore
Women’s Building
Women’s Building
Mallinkrodt Center
Mallinkrodt Center
East of Parking Garage
* Two buildings are named Umrath Hall. Karl Umrath Hall, located just north of the Mallinkrodt Center, houses the Student Health
and Counseling Services. The other Umrath Hall, located on the South 40 (i.e., south of Forsyth) is an undergrad dormitory. Next
door to Umrath Hall is the Parking, Transportation, and Police departments.
Useful Numbers / Websites
SCHOOL OF LAW
General
Dean’s Office
Assoc. Dean of Stud. Affairs
935-6400
935-6420
935-7573
law.wustl.edu
law.wustl.edu/Dean
Admissions
Financial Aid
Registrar
935-4525
935-4605
935-4750
law.wustl.edu/Admissions
law.wustl.edu/Admissions/financial.html
law.wustl.edu/Registrar
Room 302
Room 303
Room 303
Library
Career Services
Computing Services
Student Counseling
935-6450
935-6451
935-6476
935-5258
law.wustl.edu/Infores/Library
law.wustl.edu/CSO
law.wustl.edu/computersupport
law.wustl.edu/Advising/counseling.html
4th Floor
Room 325
Room 253B (in computer lab)
Room 470
Utilities
Telephone – SBC Comm.
Electric – AmerenUE
Gas – Laclede Gas Co.
Cable – Charter Comm.
800-464-7928
342-1111
621-6460
888-438-2427
www.sbc.com
www.ameren.com
www.lacledegas.com
www.charter.com
High Speed Internet Access
Charter Comm. (Cable)
SBC Yahoo! (DSL)
888-438-2427
888-792-3751
www.charter.com
www.sbc.com, sbc.yahoo.com
Room 402
Room 303
MISCELLANEOUS
Clayton, City of
St. Louis, City of
St. Louis, County of
University City, City of
Clayton Police
St. Louis Police, Area 1
St. Louis Police, Area 2
St. Louis Police, Area 3
St. Louis County Police
University City Police
www.ci.clayton.mo.us
stlouis.missouri.org
www.co.st-louis.mo.us
www.ucitymo.org
727-4130
444-0100
444-2500
444-0001
889-2341
725-2211
www.ci.clayton.mo.us
www.stlouiscitypolicedept.org
www.stlouiscitypolicedept.org
www.stlouiscitypolicedept.org
www.stlouisco.com/police
www.ucitymo.org/police.htm
227 S. Central
3157 Sublette, 63139
919 N. Jefferson, 63106
4014 Union, 63115
7900 Forsyth, Clayton
6801 Delmar
The St. Louis area code is (314).
All on-campus phone numbers begin with 935-XXXX. From an on-campus phone, you need only dial 5-XXXX.
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