Student Media of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri

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Student Media of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri

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Student Media of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri

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Alexis Montgomery

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter

Alexis Montgomery is majoring in Broadcast Mass Communications with a minor in Journalism. She is on the golf team and is a Little Rock, Arkansas native. Her passions include hiking, recycling, walking her dog, and anything outdoors. After graduation, Alexis hopes to become a news reporter or science writer. If you see her on campus say hi!

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Lindenwood's Spellmann Center in Dec. 2021.

Lindenwood loses insurance lawsuit

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter
December 3, 2021
Due to a number of factors, searching for an apartment on or near campus has become a challenge for many college students.

Housing market affects college students

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter
November 22, 2021
Hellbender Film Festival returns to Lindenwood

Hellbender Film Festival returns to Lindenwood

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter
November 8, 2021

Dark Carnival returns after last year’s cancellation [Video]

Ben Kaiser and Alexis Montgomery
October 22, 2021
Signs posted on the doors of J. Scheidegger Center telling students, faculty, and other visitors to wear a mask inside the building.

COVID-19 booster shots coming to Missouri; SSM offering boosters

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter
September 3, 2021
A stone gate to one of the entrances on Lindenwood's St. Charles campus.

How Lindenwood navigated the 2020-21 school year; plans for next year

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2021
Harmon Hall, where the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship is located. File photo by Kat Owens.

Advertising and strategic communications to move to school of business

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
Multiple students are reporting a peeping Tom looking into students' windows. Photo by Essi Auguste Virtanen

Students report seeing peeping Tom in campus housing

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2021
Flowers Hall, a dorm on Lindenwood's campus. File photo by Kat Owens.

Lindenwood to increase tuition and housing costs; dining plans to change

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
GLVC school banners are lined up at the 2021 GLVC Championships in Eureka, Mo.

[Photo] Men’s golf wrapped up season in GLVC Championships

Dominic Hoscher, Sports Editor
April 23, 2021
The Lindenlink staff won 13 journalism awards from the Missouri College Media Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Lindenlink wins 13 statewide and regional journalism awards

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2021
Erin Smeleser receives the COVID-19 vaccine at SSM Health.

How to get COVID-19 vaccine; Lindenwood to become vaccination site

Mallary Vasquez and Alexis Montgomery
April 8, 2021
The Lion Pride rock painted by Genders/Sexualities Alliance in 2018.

Student organizations express concern on diversity at Lindenwood

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2021
Lindenwood announces return of normal campus operations for fall semester

Lindenwood announces return of normal campus operations for fall semester

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2021
Hill speaks to President Biden. Photo from Hill.

A look into Lindenwood alumna’s White House role

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2021
Lindenwood students spoke to Lindenlink about where their favorite spots to study on campus are.

The best places to study on campus at Lindenwood

Alexis Montgomery and James Tananan Kamnuedkhun
March 19, 2021
Lindenwood is reporting lower COVID-19 numbers this semester.

Lindenwood reporting lower COVID-19 cases this semester

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2021
Ericka Greene, a Lindenwood graduate student who was working on a master's in counseling.

Graduate student dies off campus

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021
Matthew Goldschmidt was working on a master's in counseling at Lindenwood. Photo from Irwin Chapel.

Graduate student remembered for wanting to help others

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021
Alcohol is now allowed in the Linden Terrace for those over 21 who apply for the pilot program.

Some Lindenwood students allowed to drink at campus housing

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2021
Though it may look different this year, here are ways to safely celebrate Valentine’s Day.

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day during a pandemic

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
Harmon Hall, where the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship is located. File photo by Kat Owens.

Lindenwood academic colleges officially named

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2021
BSU will be hosting events to celebrate Black History Month.

BSU to host events for Black History Month

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2021
Lindenwood to host in-person commencement but without guests 

Lindenwood to host in-person commencement but without guests 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2021
Quintessential Dining and Nightlife on North Main Street.

Main Street nightlife hit with ‘footloose’ ban

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2021
Young Hall, home of the School of Sciences at Lindenwood.

Lindenwood to name new academic colleges, students offered more experiences 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
Natalie Hunt, founder of Society Fabric.

Lindenwood alumna runs sustainable fashion business

Alexis Montgomery, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2021
A stone gate to one of the entrances on Lindenwood's St. Charles campus.

Insurance company pushes to toss Lindenwood COVID-19 coverage lawsuit

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
The Lindenwood sign outside of the J. Scheidegger Center For The Arts. Photo by Taylor McDaniel

Lindenwood to merge and rename academic schools

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2021
Tajah Miller was a junior at Lindenwood University.

Faculty and friends remember Lindenwood student as dedicated and passionate

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
Paige Hill, a Lindenwood graduate, will serve as the senior regional communications director for the White House.

Lindenwood alumna chosen for White House as communications director

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2020
The Lindenwood sign outside the J. Scheidegger Center. Photo by Taylor McDaniel.

How Lindenwood handled COVID-19 this semester

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2020
Kathleen Klinkeade, senior associate athletic director for business operations and human resources at Lindenwood, has passed away at 66. Photo from Lindenwood Athletics website.

Senior associate athletic director dies at 66

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2020
Students studying in the LARC.

White House recommends Missouri universities test students for COVID-19 before break; Lindenwood not requiring tests 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
Michael Shonrock and his wife walk away from the St. Charles County courthouse on Thursday Feb. 7. He yelled "Go Lions, go Lynx!" as he walked past. Photo by Kayla Drake

Former Lindenwood president passed on WIU president position

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
Matt Johnson waves to cars as they drive past his window in support.

SSM Health hosts classic car parade for recovering COVID-19 patient

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
A woman performs a COVID-19 test at the Family Arena on Nov. 12.

St Charles County offering free COVID-19 testing this weekend 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2020
A student studies in the LARC with a mask on.

Lindenwood COVID-19 cases drastically increase 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
Photo by Grace Pettit Clayton polling place.

Local election official dies after testing positive for COVID-19 and working on Election Day

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2020
File photo from Wikimedia Commons

Third sexual assault of the semester reported 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020
Election Day will be Nov. 3, 2020.

2020 election: propositions to expect on Missouri ballot 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
President Porter signs papers with no mask at Saint Charles Community College on Oct. 22, 2020.

Students voice concerns after LU administration signs papers with no mask on social media

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
The Fall 2019 staff and volunteers for Lindenlink.

Lindenlink wins Pinnacle Award for 2019 Homecoming Video 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2020
Lindenwood University entrance off of First Capitol Drive. Photo by Kelby Lorenz

Lindenwood sues insurance company for losses during COVID-19 pandemic

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2020
Former Lindenwood president, Michael Shonrock.

Former Lindenwood president among finalists to lead Western Illinois 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2020
Lindenwood cancels fall 2020 commencement ceremonies amid COVID-19 concerns

Lindenwood cancels fall 2020 commencement ceremonies amid COVID-19 concerns

Alexis Montgomery and Taylor McDaniel
October 14, 2020
Takeout dining options increase plastic waste; recycling options on campus for students

Takeout dining options increase plastic waste; recycling options on campus for students

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
Photo from Pexels.com

Second sexual assault of the semester reported during Clery Compliance Awareness Week

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020
Lindenwood announces spring 2021 plans in email

Lindenwood announces spring 2021 plans in email

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2020
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site located at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital on First Capitol Drive.

What getting tested for COVID-19 in St. Charles County looks like

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2020
Photo from Pexels.com

Four attempts to break into vehicles on campus

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
File photo from Wikimedia Commons

Police investigating first sexual assault of the semester 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020
One of Lindenwood University's Public Safety & Security vehicles parked in a designated parking spot in the upper lot of the Spellmann Center. Photo by Michelle Sproat.

Lindenwood enforces zero tolerance policy as students violate alcohol and visitation guidelines

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020
Shane Williamson, dean of students.

Dean of students Shane Williamson to step down 

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
What isolation in Cobbs Hall looks like

What isolation in Cobbs Hall looks like

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2020
Statistics were provided by Lindenwood on 5/7/2021.

Lindenwood’s confirmed COVID-19 case numbers

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020
The Lou Brock Sports complex at Lindenwood University.

[Photo] Lindenwood sports complex honoree and Cardinals legend Lou Brock passes away at 81

Billy Woods, Reporter
September 6, 2020
Harmon Hall, where the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship is located. File photo by Kat Owens.

Lindenwood partners with St. Louis IT Entrepreneur Network

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2020
The Lindenwood sign outside the J. Scheidegger Center. Photo by Taylor McDaniel.

Student files lawsuit against Lindenwood after classes moved online for COVID-19

Alexis Montgomery, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2020
Flowers Hall, a dorm on Lindenwood's campus. File photo by Kat Owens.

Lindenwood gives all students off-campus housing option this fall by Aug. 12 deadline

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
August 7, 2020
Lindenwood football player on the sideline in a game on Aug. 31, 2018

GLVC announces to push back fall sports to spring, with exceptions

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
July 30, 2020
Lindenwood to reopen campus this fall with safety protocols

Lindenwood to reopen campus this fall with safety protocols

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
July 4, 2020
File photo of Calvert Rogers Hall.

Public safety investigating students’ missing items from housing

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
June 10, 2020
Graphic by Matt HamptonHouse icon from Dave Gandy

Coronavirus has changed the dating game – for couples and singles

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
May 14, 2020
The Lions Relief Fund was created on March 30 to help students with financial hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lindenwood creates ‘Lions Relief Fund’ in response to COVID-19

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
April 2, 2020
Lindenwood custodian Jennifer Swanson works to sanitize the Library and Academic Resources Center over spring break to fight the coronavirus.

St. Charles County tells residents to stay at home, except for activities ‘they feel are essential’

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
March 23, 2020
Flowers Hall, a dorm on Lindenwood's campus. File photo by Kat Owens.

LU Residential Life says no decision made on closing dorms yet

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
March 16, 2020
The Missouri Primaries will be held Tuesday, March 10. Photo illustration by Matt Hampton.

2020 primary elections coming Tuesday in Missouri

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020 begins the National Day of Unplugging, where people are encouraged to unplug devices for 24 hours.

Lindenwood psychology professors weigh in on National Day of Unplugging

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
March 5, 2020
The hanging lights above the balcony of Tony's on Main Street were the subject of a recent hearing. The Landmarks Board ruled they were not allowed in a historic district, but the restaurant's owner argued the city made the decision because of personal animosity against him.

Restaurant owner to keep balcony lights after taking city to court

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
February 26, 2020
"The Photograph" screening at the AMC Esquire 7

Review: ‘The Photograph’ provides Valentine’s Day romance with meaning

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
February 13, 2020
Valentine's Day decorations outside of Sweetie Pie's Bakery on Main Street.

Couples and singles in St. Charles can find these Valentine’s Day deals

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
February 13, 2020
Black Student Union is hosting multiple events for Black History Month

BSU lines up events to celebrate Black History Month

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
February 12, 2020
CBD products from Mr. Nice Guy, a cannabis store on Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Email to students explains CBD, marijuana banned at LU despite legalization

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
February 8, 2020
Tony's on Main, a restaurant on North Main Street.

[Photo] Another attempt to change alcohol law sparks debate in City Council meeting

Matt Hampton, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2020

Getting to know the new VP of advancement and communications

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
January 31, 2020
Lydia Allen (middle) and her staff at Sweetie Pie's bakery on Main Street. Photo by Alexis Montgomery.

[Photo] 21-year-old opens bakery on St. Charles Main Street

Daniel Bell-Nguyen, Reporter
January 31, 2020
The new Andy's Frozen Custard across from Lindenwood on First Capitol Drive.

Lindenwood student runs new frozen custard location near campus

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
January 17, 2020
Delta Zeta sorority takes pictures together with their Bigs and Littles after its Reveal Night on Oct. 18, 2017. Jewell Paine, Kelsee Davis and Lindsey Purviance are pictured above. Photo from Lisa Kitchen.

Greek life looking for new advisor

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
December 4, 2019
Grubhub pickup is now available at Starbucks in the LARC and Qdoba in Spellmann.

Grubhub comes to campus, allowing Lions to skip food lines

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
November 27, 2019
The intersection of Karen Street, Patma Street, and John Weber Drive (or Sibley Drive). Currently, stop signs are in place on the Patma and John Weber sides of the intersection, but two more may be added on Karen.

LSG working for 4-way stop at reportedly dangerous Linden Terrace intersection

Alexis Montgomery, Culture Editor
November 21, 2019
The new Gingham's location, which the restaurant moved into last month. It was previously located less than a mile away.

Gingham’s owner: business booming at new location

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter
November 9, 2019
File photo: A scarecrow created by Drury Plaza Hotel employees in St. Charles on display at the "Legends & Lanterns" event on Main Street. Photo by Michelle Sproat.

Main Street business owners tell of supposed hauntings

Alexis Montgomery, Reporter
October 31, 2019
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