Francis Xavier

More than A Cupples of Flowers

[UPDATE] R.I.P. Disability Activist Max Starkloff, 1937-2010

Jennifer SilverbergMax and Colleen Starkloff.​Update December 29: Funeral information at the end of this post. ---------- Max Starkloff, a longtime activist for disability rights and founder of Paraquad and the Starkloff Disability Institute, two local organizations that help disabled people ... More >>

Floors of Florals

Jennifer SilverbergMax and Colleen Starkloff.​Update December 29: Funeral information at the end of this post. ---------- Max Starkloff, a longtime activist for disability rights and founder of Paraquad and the Starkloff Disability Institute, two local organizations that help disabled people ... More >>

R.I.P. Patrick Wessel, Jumbling Towers Champion and Charismatic St. Louis Advocate, 1985-2010

Patrick John Wessel, 1985-2010.​People who know someone who becomes a celebrity often say that they just "knew" that person was destined for stardom. Patrick Wessel wasn't a star - yet -- but he was on his way. And his friends, and even acquaintances, agree: Whatever "it" is, he had it in spad ... More >>

Salvi Salvation: The Mexican proposes a truce between Mexicans and Salvadorians

Patrick John Wessel, 1985-2010.​People who know someone who becomes a celebrity often say that they just "knew" that person was destined for stardom. Patrick Wessel wasn't a star - yet -- but he was on his way. And his friends, and even acquaintances, agree: Whatever "it" is, he had it in spad ... More >>

¡Ask a Mexican!: No habla insurance

Patrick John Wessel, 1985-2010.​People who know someone who becomes a celebrity often say that they just "knew" that person was destined for stardom. Patrick Wessel wasn't a star - yet -- but he was on his way. And his friends, and even acquaintances, agree: Whatever "it" is, he had it in spad ... More >>

Deadbeats Ho!: Did you pay your tax bills last year? Of course you did — unless you’re called out in this story.

Patrick John Wessel, 1985-2010.​People who know someone who becomes a celebrity often say that they just "knew" that person was destined for stardom. Patrick Wessel wasn't a star - yet -- but he was on his way. And his friends, and even acquaintances, agree: Whatever "it" is, he had it in spad ... More >>

U2, "Pride in the Name of Love" Video: All Four Versions

Patrick John Wessel, 1985-2010.​People who know someone who becomes a celebrity often say that they just "knew" that person was destined for stardom. Patrick Wessel wasn't a star - yet -- but he was on his way. And his friends, and even acquaintances, agree: Whatever "it" is, he had it in spad ... More >>

Head Bach in Time

Patrick John Wessel, 1985-2010.​People who know someone who becomes a celebrity often say that they just "knew" that person was destined for stardom. Patrick Wessel wasn't a star - yet -- but he was on his way. And his friends, and even acquaintances, agree: Whatever "it" is, he had it in spad ... More >>

Hell of a House

For sale: three-bedroom Colonial in charming neighborhood. Hardwood floors. Lots of personality. And, oh yeah: Satan slept here.

Concerts

For sale: three-bedroom Colonial in charming neighborhood. Hardwood floors. Lots of personality. And, oh yeah: Satan slept here.

Aye, Burns-ing for You

Good for what ales you

Opening Nights

Good for what ales you

Freedom on a String

Nance says City Hall didn't influence the Clergy Coalition's delay on home rule

Literary Larceny

Andrew Clayton stole rare books from the Jesuits. Now he's hoping they'll forgive him.

The Tragic Christian

Father James Carney left St. Louis to work with the poor in Honduras, putting him at odds with both church and state. Fifteen years after his mysterious death, a new CIA report raises more questions than answers.