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From gingivitis to glaucoma

When she was a student in dental school at the University of Chile, M. Rosario Hernandez, D.D.S., didn’t expect that one day she’d be an expert on glaucoma and the optic nerve. She didn’t picture herself coming to St. Louis or even to the United States. She had just completed dental school when Chilean general […]

Sports

Ho-hum: Volleyball wins UAA title — again Some things just never change. The No. 6 Bears’ volleyball team won its 16th straight University Athletic Association title, and 17th time in the league’s 18 years, with 3-1 wins against No. 23 Carnegie Mellon University and No. 11 Emory University in the UAA championships Nov. 6. The […]

This poll goes Kerry’s way

Photo by Kevin LowderJohn Kerry wins the University’s unofficial poll — donkey cookies outsold elephant ones.

Obesity risk likely linked to genes

“Stated in the most basic terms, we are studying why some people are fat and some are skinny,” says lead investigator Ingrid B. Borecki.

Ram-bling on about careers

Photo by Kevin LowderA networking reception sponsored allowed students to meet with alumni and discuss job-searching and career opportunities.

Chemical reaction

Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton is presented with a plaque designating the former Cori laboratory as a National Historic Chemical Landmark.