Students voiced their questions and concerns to a panel of student leaders at the first-ever Undergraduate Student Government Town Hall Meeting Tuesday night.
Community complaints decrease, but partying still ‘troubling to neighbors’
Waking up to late-night swearing and fighting, or early morning urine and vomit, is not out of the ordinary for St. Thomas neighbors on any given weekend.
80 percent of discipline issues are alcohol related
Assistant dean of students Jim Sachs said he used to be a “major-league partier” in his youth, and his past experiences have influenced how he deals with student drinking issues now.
Professor, student share input on latest church closings
St. Thomas history professor Scott Wright and theology major Nicole Neverman join TommieMedia reporter Colleen Schreier in the studio to talk about the recent church mergers.
Allies, Campus Ministry try to lessen GLBT intolerance
The suicides and bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students in recent weeks have raised questions about campus tolerance.
St. Thomas conducted a climate study in 2007 to assess diversity and inclusion on campus. Results showed that GLBT students, faculty and staff were “the recipients of the most negative and disparate treatment,” according to the executive report.
Caruso: Tommies are “8-0 and good to go”
The Tommies are 8-0 in the regular season for the first time since 1956. The victory over Bethel made St. Thomas the sole leader in the MIAC conference. And with only two conference games remaining in the regular season, the Tommies are inching closer and closer toward a MIAC championship and undefeated season.
Becker’s interception gives Tommies win against Bethel
The Tommies are alone atop the MIAC after beating the Bethel Royals 10-6 Saturday at Palmer Field.
Clubs, organizations prepare floats for homecoming parade competition
Earlier this semester, the Undergraduate Student Government announced that Public Safety will not allow motorized floats in the homecoming parade Saturday due to the removal of Lot H to make way for the new Anderson Student Center.
1,200 prospective students attend Tommie Days events
St. Thomas Office of Admissions expects 1,200 students and their families to attend Fall Tommie Days Thursday and Friday.
The Locker Room with Glenn Caruso – Oct. 21, 2010
Coach Glenn Caruso and senior Tommy Becker join TommieMedia reporter Jordan Osterman in The Locker Room to recap the game against Hamline and to talk about the big game against undefeated Bethel.
Gabe’s party bus takes over Thursday nights
Nick Wozniak, whose family owns Gabe’s Roadhouse, saw how successful game-day shuttles were and decided to expand to local college campuses.
One-on-one with Lee Anderson
TommieMedia had the opportunity to walk through the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Wednesday afternoon with St. Thomas trustee Lee Anderson, the benefactor of a $60 million dollar gift to construct the athletic complex and the upcoming Anderson Student Center.
Homecoming events feature first dance in new athletic complex
This year’s homecoming events will include St. Thomas’ first dance in the new Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex field house Saturday night.
There was no homecoming dance last year because of construction. The dance will last from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., and students should expect “a top-notch experience”, said Associate Director of Campus Life Matthew Gustafson.
Guatemala trip helps former journalist explore faith and become rabbi
Rabbi Will Berkovitz worked as a journalist for a number of years after graduating from St. Thomas in 1991.
But when he was sent to Guatemala to write a story, Berkovitz realized he wanted to do something completely different with his life.
Cell phone radiation linked to brain tumors, professor not buying it
Cell phone use could increase your chances of getting cancer, according to the recent book “Disconnected” by epidemiologist Devra Davis.
Davis analyzed results of past studies on cell phone radiation and said she found the risks are greatest for younger phone users who use their phones often. She wrote that radiation from cell phones could damage DNA and contribute to brain tumors.
Cell phone use could increase your chances of getting cancer, according to the recent book “Disconnected” by epidemiologist Devra Davis.
Davis analyzed results of past studies on cell phone radiation and said she found the risks are greatest for younger phone users who use their phones often. She wrote that radiation from cell phones could damage DNA and contribute to brain tumors.