More than 68 percent of Americans are considered overweight or obsese, and many reported weight-based discrimination in employment, education, and healthcare.
The ‘skinny’ on weight-based discrimination
2013 international enrollment is record-high
A report showed a record-high 436 international students at St. Thomas, a number that has increased for the past five years.
Study shows leaf waste affects water quality
A study shows decaying leaves from storm drains have caused phosphorus to pile up in bodies of water, affecting more than 140 lakes in the Twin Cities.
Last-minute touchdown pushes Royals past Tommies
Jack Gilliland’s 90-yard kick return for a touchdown at the start of the second half wasn’t enough as the No. 9-ranked St. Thomas football team fell No. 5-ranked Bethel.
Tommies top Pipers in 3-set sweep
Outside hitter Jill Greenfield and opposite hitter Sara Atkinson each contributed 12 kills to the St. Thomas volleyball team’s 3-0 victory over Hamline.
St. Thomas, Macalester play prom dress rugby
The St. Thomas women’s rugby team played a combined-team scrimmage against Macalester College Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium in prom dresses.
Archbishop Flynn resigns from St. Thomas trustees
The retired Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Harry Flynn, has resigned as chairman of the University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees.
Sullivan ‘poised’ to lead as 15th president
After serving as St. Thomas’ president for more than three months, the university officially inaugurated Julie Sullivan as its 15th president Thursday afternoon.
Fowler Challenge adds ‘social venture’ category
Fowler Business Concept Challenge social venture submissions are business ideas that specifically aim to benefit a community.
Graduate’s iPhone case company gains national clientel
Widget Wah has sold more than 15,000 iPhone cases in the last five months.
St. Thomas and Bethel collide in top-10 clash
The No. 9-ranked St. Thomas football team takes on No. 5-ranked Bethel University Saturday in what’s sure to be a physical game.
Professor designs Play-Doh electric circuits
Engineering professor Annemarie Thomas found the two present an interactive way for children and students to learn about electricity with Play-Doh.
Tommies find scoring rhythm, top rival Blazers
Forward Stephanie McCartan found the back of the net in the 65th minute, sealing the women’s soccer team’s 2-1 victory over St. Ben’s.
Campus Ministry allows community to react to church events
St. Thomas community members attended a Campus Ministry event to discuss current issues in the archdiocese and to pray for the church and people affected by recent scandal.
Why ‘We Can’t Stop’ talking about Miley Cyrus
Cyrus is going to be remembered for the rest of her life as the most talked about pop star in 2013. And that didn’t happen accidentally.