Students started a soap business for the lemonade stand-inspired project in their entrepreneurship class.
News in :90 – April 18, 2013
This is News in :90 for Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Students prepare to say farewell to the Rev. Dennis Dease
As of Monday afternoon, more than 700 students had signed up to attend the farewell celebration in honor of the Rev. Dennis Dease Tuesday, April 30, on John P. Monahan Plaza.
Tommie stars in feature film
St. Thomas alumnus Perry Chicos got a taste of fame while starring in his first feature film “My Senior Year.”
Campus Ministry creates YouTube series to help students
St. Thomas Campus Ministry launched a YouTube series so that the answers to students’ questions about life, God or the Catholic church could be just a click away.
Construction near campus to end April 12
Extra time and detours have been a challenge for students commuting to campus around construction on Cleveland and Marshall avenues.
Academic Affairs combines mid-term and Easter breaks
Michael Jordan, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies and Academic Advisement, said the university picked the dates because Easter is in the middle of the semester this year.
Tinder shields users from dating rejection
First dates may be awkward when you aren’t sure if the other person has mutual feelings, but thanks to a new smartphone app, knowing if someone is interested in you is just a swipe away.
News in :90 – Feb. 25, 2013
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 25, 2013.
Girl Scout cookies still popular despite price increase
Girl Scout cookie prices have increased to $4 this year. Political science professor and Girl Scout troop leader Angela High-Pippert said boxes of cookies were sold for $3.50 in 2012.
Tommie spin on viral ‘Harlem Shake’
About a hundred students gather in the Lower Quad Sunday to put a St. Thomas spin on a viral dance video called “Harlem Shake.”
Sports in :60 — Feb. 6, 2013
This is Sports in :60 for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
‘What Should We Call Me St. Thomas’ tumblr creator revealed
A creative way to make fun of everyday things a St. Thomas student may do has popped up on a site named “What Should We Call Me St. Thomas,” and until now, the creator was anonymous.
Mayan doomsday falls on last day of finals
Some believe a Mayan prophecy means the world will end later this month; but according to one history professor, you should pay your bills and keep your house. Based upon that advice, you should also study for finals.
25th Annual Christmas concert draws 3,600 people
St. Thomas held its 25th annual Christmas choir concert “Venite Adoremus” at the Minneapolis Convention Center Sunday, featuring more than 300 student performers in eight of the university’s vocal and instrumental groups.