Thursday, Nov. 12 - Hot plays and cold comforts

As late-summer heat waves become more common in the Midwest — and college football seasons start even earlier in 2027 — athletes are at greater risk for heat-related illness and even death. So is everyone adjacent to the game: fans, cheerleaders, band members, dance team members, vendors and even mascots. Explore more: Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam and more showings at the 2026 St. Louis International Film Festival Seized screening and Q&A presented by STLPR St. Louis Public Schools will close 9 schools next year despite calls to delay vote Subscribe to The Gateway Newsletter