Nineteen students were elected April 26 to serve on next year’s Undergraduate Student Government, but almost every candidate ran uncontested.
2018-2019 Undergraduate Student Government representatives announced
AP: Trump declares US leaving ‘horrible’ Iran nuclear accord
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. is pulling out of the landmark international nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he was making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening his isolation on the world stage.
Brukhis awarded Fulbright scholarship
Senior Valerie Brukhis was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, a prestigious international relations award, to study abroad Israel.
St. Thomas celebrates color-filled Holi
The Diversity Activities Board and Asian Students in America organized St. Thomas’ second-annual Holi celebration on May 4. Photographer Esmee Verschoor captured the colorful sights of the event.
2 seniors plan new off-campus housing
Two St. Thomas seniors are working on plans for an apartment complex near campus to serve as student housing. The planned building would hold around 60 residents with rent starting around $900 per month.
Hammocks emerge as spring finally begins
As the weather warms up in the Twin Cities, St. Thomas students can be found on and off campus enjoying hiking, running or hanging out in hammocks. Senior reporter Lauren Andrego talks to local “mockers” about why they enjoy it.
Students march in ‘Take Back the Night’ event
FemCom hosted the annual “Take Back the Night” march April 19 in an effort to bring the severity of sexual assault to the forefront of the minds of the campus community.
First-year student develops VR system geared toward elderly
First-year student Enzo Vinholi developed a virtual reality system for the elderly and people with limited mobility that allows users to revisit old memories of places they’ve been.
Host houses back out of ‘Tour de Franzia’ after talks with administration
The four houses that planned to host the Tour de Franzia, a St. Thomas senior drinking tradition, on April 28 will not participate this year, despite students’ efforts to reach out to administration and address issues of last year’s event.
Record-breaking 19 football players awarded academic honor
The St. Thomas football team broke the NCAA Division III record for most players named to the Hampshire Award list, an annual academic honor given out by the National Football Foundation.
Backstage Pass with Joe Perry
Singer-songwriter and St. Thomas student Joe Perry joins TommieMedia’s Noah Brown on Backstage Pass to perform his song “Before I’m Gone”. He talks about his music and what’s next. Joe Perry will be performing at the KUST Sampler release party May 2nd.
Fruit of the Month offers produce, nutrition tips to students
The St. Thomas Wellness Center partners with Brightside Produce for Fruit of the Month, offering free fruits and vegetables each month to students along with nutrition tips, work out plans and recipes. Lauren Andrego followed Katie Harris, leader of the initiative, as she handed out mangoes to Tommies.
Lloyd receives NCAA Postgraduate scholarship
St. Thomas volleyball player Whitney Lloyd was one of 58 names announced on March 8 to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for the fall of 2017.
Backstage Pass with Eliza Wheaton
Singer-songwriter and St. Thomas student Eliza Wheaton joins TommieMedia’s Keely Gregory on Backstage Pass to perform her song “Affliction”. She talks about what inspires her songs and her recording experience. Eliza Wheaton will be performing at the KUST Sampler release party April 26th.
AP: Campbell sentenced to 4 years in prison
Michael Campbell was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of criminal vehicular homicide last month.