The Obama administration is taking steps designed to help colleges and universities reduce sexual assaults on their campuses and provide better protections for the victims when they do occur.
FemCom ‘takes back the night’ for sexual assault awareness
Pots and pans banged Thursday night as the Feminist Community club participated in “Take Back the Night.”
Students cut food purchases as living costs grow
High living costs have some off-campus students cutting back on food purchases, resulting in a fear of being unable to eat.
Lawyers release church official’s deposition
Lawyers for alleged victims of sexual abuse by priests say a former top official in the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese denied and minimized the problem.
Thefts decrease at Metro Transit bus stops
The monthly average of thefts in the Metro Transit System is down from 25 per month in 2013 to 20 per month so far in 2014.
State law enforcement cracks down on texting while driving
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reported 550 citations were issued for texting while driving between April 11-20.
Duo repurposes used bottles into glassware
Juniors Alex Meysman and Paul Schmidt create unique drinking glasses from empty alcohol bottles.
Students hold silent auction to benefit homeless
St. Thomas students in Business 200 held the 14th annual silent auction for The Listening House on April 13.
New health and human performance equipment comes to AARC
The department now has high-tech pieces of equipment that students can use for class.
Emily Kindelspire named 2014 commencement speaker
Senior Emily Kindelspire was chosen last week by way of the university’s new nomination process.
St. Thomas drone soars to success
The St. Thomas department of engineering has flown to new heights with an autonomous vehicle that placed second in a competition in Madison, Wis.
Students dodge potholes on St. Paul roads
After one of Minnesota’s coldest and snowiest winters in recent history, potholes have started to litter St. Paul roadways.
Allies club celebrates Night of Noise
Students gathered to raise awareness and support for LGBTQA+ students during the Night of Noise event hosted by the St. Thomas Allies Club.
A history of Ukraine
In light of recent social and political unrest in Ukraine, designer Elliot Polsky explored the history of the conflict-ridden country.
Voting begins in USG elections
Wednesday marked the beginning of voting for Undergraduate Student Government elections, after a week of campaigning from candidates.