Apple unvieled larger iPhones, mobile payments, new software and its long-anticipated smartwatch Tuesday.
Apple unveils smartwatch, bets on wearable devices
New liaison encourages proactive neighbor relations
Amy Gage, the new St. Thomas neighborhood liaison, said she hopes to work closely with St. Thomas students on building and improving relations with neighbors.
Macalester library opts out of CLIC system
With recent changes made at Macalester library, St. Thomas students must now go through different channels in order to borrow the neighboring library’s materials.
Continued South Campus construction not affecting classes
Heavy rains during the summer delayed the construction of the new building on South Campus, but students should not experience much inconvenience as the semester begins.
Students don’t let rain dampen first day
St. Thomas students found themselves accompanied by rain and thunder on the first day of fall classes.
Businesses: Quake cleanup shouldn’t deter tourists
The earthquake that jarred California’s wine capital caused $1 billion in damage, as business owners mopped up high-end vintages to get the tourist hotspot back in shape for the summer’s final holiday weekend.
Minnesota retains top spot in ACT college entrance exam
The state’s high school seniors scored 22.9 out of a possible 36 on the ACT, ranking Minnesota first among 27 states in which at least half of graduates took the exam.
Missouri troopers to take over Ferguson security
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will take over supervising security in the St. Louis suburb that’s been the scene of violent protests since a police officer fatally shot an unarmed black teenager.
University works to fill 43 positions
After a large number of staff and faculty took advantage of a retirement incentive St. Thomas offered, the university is working to fill 43 new staff positions out of the 72 openings.
Video game scholarships not an option at St. Thomas
Robert Morris University will be awarding scholarships to students who compete in League of Legends competitions. St. Thomas, however, has different parameters for financial aid.
Weather delays South Campus construction
Construction for a new Physical Plant and engineering building was scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2014-15 school year, but has been delayed because of rainfall.
Wellness Committee partners with Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers at Work was brought to action after St. Thomas faculty and staff members suggested it to aid employees to stay healthy and engaged in wellness.
‘Get a warrant’ to search cellphones, Justices say
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that police may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without a search warrant.
Demand, aging buildings spur campus housing boom
Universities across the nation are in the midst of a campus housing boom, replacing aging residence halls with gleaming facilities.
St. Thomas sleep study shows link to academic success
Two St. Thomas professors reviewed survey data in order to create a comprehensive report about the effects of sleep on academic success.