31 Jan
The Reluctant Warrior: Dominating the Amateur Circuit Success in the cage doesn’t always come from a place of anger. For some, it’s a pure test of skill and athleticism, even if the act of hurting another person doesn’t sit right with the soul. Transitioning from the amateur ranks to the professional level requires more than […]
31 Jan
The Transformation: From Football Field to the Octagon Stepping into the world of mixed martial arts often requires a total physical overhaul. Many athletes enter the gym with a background in wrestling or football, carrying 180-plus pounds of muscle, thinking they are ready for war. However, the cage is a different beast. That “football muscle” […]
31 Jan
The Wild West of Combat Before it was a multi-billion dollar industry with global reach and polished production, Mixed Martial Arts was a raw, unfiltered experiment. It was the era of the VHS tape, where fans would scour rental stores for the latest underground tournament. In those early days, the Octagon was a place of […]
30 Jan
The Lingerings of the Lemp Legacy Deep within the heart of St. Louis lies a legacy of tragedy and mystery known as the Lemp Mansion and Brewery. While many visit for the haunted house attractions, the true chills reside in the underground tunnels and production areas. Those who work within the Lemp brewery complex have […]
30 Jan
The Heart of the Hangout: Nova Plaza Before the digital age took over, the pulse of Cahokia beat loudest at the Nova Plaza sign. It wasn’t just a landmark; it was the epicenter of teenage life. If you were looking for the crowd, you headed straight to that strip mall, right where the old Nationals […]
30 Jan
The Dark History of the East St. Louis Riots Before the modern skyline existed, the soil of East St. Louis was marked by one of the most tragic events in American history: the 1917 riot. While many know the historical facts, few realize the spiritual weight left behind. Victims of that violence are said to […]
30 Jan
The Mystery of 1986: John Collins In the annals of sports history, there are names that ring through the halls of high school gyms but remain hidden from the bright lights of the professional stage. One such name is John Collins. A standout graduate of Cahokia High School, Collins was a force to be reckoned […]
30 Jan
The Changing Face of Cahokia Growing up in Cahokia, Illinois, during the late 60s and 70s was a world away from the reality of today. It was a time when the streets sounded different—no gunshots, just the noise of neighborhood kids being kids. However, that peace often masked a deeper, more turbulent social shift. As […]
30 Jan
The Glory Days of the New Stadium Working at the home of the St. Louis Cardinals isn’t just about watching baseball; it’s about managing the chaos of a championship-winning atmosphere. In the years following the 2006 World Series victory, Busch Stadium was more than a sports venue—it was a high-stakes environment where security supervisors had […]
30 Jan
The Dangers of the Low: A Case of Mistaken Identity Imagine driving your car, heading to a routine doctor’s appointment, when the world starts to blur. Suddenly, your blood sugar bottoms out, and you lose control. You wake up to flashing lights and handcuffs. To the responding officers, you look drunk; you’re slurring, disoriented, and […]