Reporter Lauren Schaffran thinks President Obama’s recent appearance in a BuzzFeed video is a good way for him to engage with a younger generation.
Why Obama’s BuzzFeed video is a smart move
Institute for Catholicism and Citizenship to open this spring
The St. Thomas theology department is introducing the Institute for Catholicism and Citizenship this spring for students, faculty and the surrounding community.
St. Thomas, St. Kate’s students perform in ‘ComedySportz’
St. Thomas and St. Catherine students performed in a comedy show, ‘ComedySportz,’ at the Frey Theater last weekend and will perform again this weekend.
St. Thomas celebrates Black History Month
Student Diversity and Inclusion Services organized the month’s events, which aim to celebrate and raise awareness of black culture.
Wellness Center challenges students to improve sleep habits
The Wellness Center is currently hosting a sleep challenge called ‘Get More Zzz’s to Get More A’s’ this month to improve students’ sleep habits.
Public Safety briefs – Feb. 23, 2015
Graffiti in Murray-Herrick Center, an arson in Ireland Hall and public urination are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Legislation could lower legal drinking age in Minn.
Rep. Phyllis Kahn has submitted two bills to the Minnesota legislature that, if passed, would lower the legal drinking age to 18 in bars and restaurants in Minnesota.
Summit Singers to produce 1st album
St. Thomas’ only all-male a cappella group, the Summit Singers, is looking to create its first ever full-length album by fall 2015.
Swimming and diving places 1st, 2nd in MIAC Championships
The St. Thomas men’s swimming and diving team claimed the team crown at the 2015 MIAC Championships this weekend, and the women’s team finished in second place behind Gustavus.
Health benefits of coffee vs. tea
What are the health benefits of drinking coffee versus drinking tea? Design manager Elle Jackson has the answers you want to know.
Students raise awareness for Black Lives Matter movement
The Black Empowerment Student Alliance celebrated Black History Month and honored the Black Lives Matter movement Friday with its ‘Black Out Day of Solidarity.’
St. Thomas clinches 4th-straight MIAC championship
Forward Nick Nielsen’s tally less than two minutes later proved to be the game-winner as the St. Thomas men’s hockey team defeated St. John’s 3-1 Friday night.
New library database offers streamable feature films
St. Thomas students and faculty now have access to stream more than 1,000 feature films thanks to the new database, Criterion on Demand, in the university’s libraries.
More names released of clergy members accused of sexual abuse, misconduct
The names of 17 more clergy members in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis accused of sexual abuse or misconduct were released on Feb. 11.
Married professors at St. Thomas
Catherine and David Deavel, Faith and Timothy Pawl, and Rachel and Mathew Lu are three of several married couples who teach at St. Thomas.