Amanda Aaron

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Kick off spring with some breezy rooftop bars

Now that the weather is finally warming up and the trees are no longer bare, it’s time to kick off spring by checking out the best rooftop bars that the Lou has to offer.

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Spring break the WU way: Your guide for what to do and when to plan (it’s never too soon!)

Having just come back from our own senior spring breaks, we’ve heard a lot of talk around campus about everyone else’s. Whether yours was incredible or awful, it’s fresh in your mind and fresh in ours. We’ve compiled a list (by grade level) of what makes for a good spring vacation.

| Nightlife Columnists

The lost Mardi Gras

When you hear the words Mardi Gras and New Orleans in the same sentence, you can’t expect a low-key afternoon. This Tuesday isn’t like any other Tuesday—it’s “Fat Tuesday,” a day dedicated to excessive drinking, parades, beads, nudity and the colors purple, green and gold. Best of all, the celebrations have already started and are happening in our very own city.

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A note from our friends abroad

While St. Louis might not be known for its nightlife, perhaps it will start to adopt some of Europe’s partying trends. We talked to some of our friends who are studying abroad this semester and compiled a list of a few popular overseas after-hours locations that may pave the way for more options right here in St. Louis.

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Europe…not the continent

Location: 710 N 15th Street (about a $20 cab ride) Pros: Located on the hip Wash. Ave, so if the wait is unbearable, there are tons of great bars in […]

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Does it get wilder than Wild Country? We think not.

Ever thought of road tripping to Collinsville, Ill. for a night out? A lot of you are probably asking what—and where—Collinsville, Ill. is. Well, if you’re down to try something new, take the 40-minute trip and check out Wild Country, one of the best country nightclubs in the world.

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Go big or go home: The ultimate night out at Lumiére Place

If you’re 21, there’s no better way to have a great night than heading downtown to Lumière Place. They’ve got it all—the food, the gambling and the nightlife, and we’re going to tell you just how to take advantage of everything they have to offer.

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Crib Sheet: Our kick-ass guide to prepare you for this holiday season

The holidays are fast approaching—as the somewhat premature Christmas decorations on the Loop have reminded us. Whether you are trying to get a jumpstart on your shopping or glam up your look for the festive season, here is our weekend guide to the spots that will give you put you in the Holiday spirit.

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What’s all the hype about state schools?

This past weekend, we took a 24-hour trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan not only to experience the wildly, infamous pre-football game parties, but also to check out how this state school’s typical Saturday compares to ours.

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Three ways to get in the Halloween spirit

Skimpy clothing without the judgment, chocolate without the guilt, and partying without a legitimate reason– all the things we love about this spooky holiday.

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