Articles | Evi Arthur

Jun 21, 2020

Apparently Americans Were Much Happier 50 Years Ago

The United States has been a little bit of a dumpster fire recently. Between the pandemic, the innocent Black lives being taken, the...

Jun 18, 2020

Francis Howell School District hosts BLM march seven years after Normandy District debacle

Seven years ago, the Francis Howell School District announced that it would be taking in students from the Normandy School District after...

Mar 22, 2020

When I said I was ready for class to end, this isn’t what I meant

This week I had to say goodbye to my college years in a matter of days. As you all know by now, schools across the globe have been...

Feb 17, 2020

What is Wisconsin doing to address violence against women?

Nationally the Violence Against Women Act has expired, and in Wisconsin bills to help women have been politicized or ignored. Nationally...

Dec 10, 2019

Marijuana legalization predicted to improve Illinois

When asked why they thought the legalization of marijuana would be good for the state of Illinois, a 53-year-old informal poll respondent...

Nov 7, 2019

All in Chains: The Gage Gallery’s new exhibit seeks to humanize

"When I was walking through that tunnel at the U.S. port of entry I thought I was walking towards the gate of freedom. Little did I know,...

Oct 13, 2019

Roosevelt and Robert Morris integration: the athletes’ perspectives

Since the announcement of Roosevelt’s application to integrate with Robert Morris University, students from both schools have been...

Oct 13, 2019

Using multimedia to bridge the gap between individuals and teams

Although the consensus among the experts seems to be that real estate agents won’t ever be able to be replaced by technology, there is no...

Oct 6, 2019

Roosevelt announces plans to integrate with Robert Morris University

“Ready for some good news?” President Ali Malekzadeh asked the congregation of Roosevelt staff and students. On Oct. 2, Roosevelt...

Sep 19, 2019

Confections by Libby creates elaborate cakes for a good cause

A portion of sales go to The Covering House, a local organization that assists victims of sex trafficking under age 18. Home baking is a...

Jun 24, 2019

What's it like to restore a 19th-century work of art? Watch SLAM painting conservators this summer

For those who have always wondered what exactly painting conservation is, you're in luck. Visitors to the Saint Louis Art Museum can...

Jun 24, 2019

Kirkwood Pop Co. offers gourmet treats with inventive flavors

Anna Carr's small business, Kirkwood Pop Co., is becoming known for its unusual popcorn flavors. In November of 2018, the 24-year-old...

Apr 23, 2019

Storage services with a heart

Any agent knows how stressful moving can be for clients. Many don’t realize how much clutter they have accumulated over the years until...

Apr 20, 2019

Helping buyers understand credit scores

Even though you’re in the trenches every day, buying a house is a big deal for your clients. It requires many involved steps and...

Apr 20, 2019

Best business books according to top producers

For many agents, a robust reading list helps them learn new techniques and information. We spoke with a few agents at the top of their...

Apr 20, 2019

Homes sold above list price drop in 2018

After years of houses going for prices above the list value, 2018 saw the biggest drop in years, according to a recent report from...

Apr 20, 2019

Study: Up-zoning in Chicago sometimes does the opposite of what it intends

For years, cities all over the U.S. have sought to promote development as a means to keep housing affordable. In an attempt to do this,...

Oct 28, 2018

Moving Day

What I remember most clearly is being alone in the elevator and my heart pounding. I watched as the floor numbers climbed, getting higher...

Nov 10, 2017

“Goodnight Desdemona” Restores Classic Shakespeare Characters

“Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)” is a parody of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Othello which are both, if you have not...