This semester, St. Thomas’ growing Muslim population is able to pray in the new Islamic prayer spaces in Loras Hall.
New Muslim prayer space better suited for gatherings
Sweatshirt, party are incentives for homecoming participation
Students registered for the new Tommie Challenge got a free sweatshirt and can win a bowling party or $1,000.
Shutdown nearing, GOP seeks health care delay
The Republican-controlled House approved legislation early Sunday imposing a one-year delay in key parts of the nation’s health care law.
New Rules for Love and Dating aims to inspire healthy relationships
St. Paul’s Outreach is trying to change the way students think about dating through a program called New Rules of Love and Dating.
Alumna becomes chocolate entrepreneur
Mary Leonard, owner of Chocolat Celeste, started her small business in 2001 after deciding to change careers.
Teddy Geiger draws full house at Scooter’s
Geiger sang songs from his new record and some old favorites, such as “For You I Will (Confidence).”
University lowers parking permit fee to increase demand
Commuter permit fees dropped from $250 to $200 per year in a university effort to fill its parking lots.
MIAC football roundup: week 3
Check out scores from the MIAC’s other football match-ups Satrday.
Study Abroad hopes Mandarin course will increase students studying in China
A new Mandarin Chinese course at St. Thomas this fall aims to inspire more students to consider studying abroad in China.
Concordia’s $10,000 tuition cut doesn’t pressure St. Thomas
Numbers have remained steady this fall, despite Concordia University-St. Paul drawing a 65 percent increase in new students.
Committee to narrow Provost candidates in December
The committee searching for a candidate to fill St. Thomas’ provost position hopes to narrow down applicants by December.
New Residence Life policies affect student work schedules
Scheduling changes and less dependency on Public Safety will make RAs more present in halls this year.
Trio’s streetwear clothing designs benefit charity
After drafting designs of peace signs, dream catchers and gentlemen smoking pipes, three St. Thomas juniors combined their passions to start up their own clothing line.
World’s oldest man dies in NY
The world’s oldest man, a self-taught musician, coal miner and gin rummy aficionado from western New York, has died.
Underage alcohol violations spike in March
Creative Designer Bailey Jordan researched the number of underage alcohol violations issued at St. Thomas from Jan. 1, 2013 to Sept. 8, 2013.