Authorities have put James Holmes in solitary confinement, and law enforcement officials say he’s not talking.
Yoga teacher fired after glare at Facebook worker
The student was texting during yoga class, the yoga instructor did not call the student out but gave a disapproving look.
President’s signature erases threat of loan hike
St. Thomas students can breathe easier after President Barack Obama signed bipartisan legislation into law Friday that will keep interest rates on certain college loans from doubling.
COJO professors get real on reality TV in new book
The book dives into the “surreal world” of reality television, a genre recently dominating the airwaves and popular culture. It also examines the positive and negative effects that reality television has on popular culture and why it really does matter in today’s society.
High court upholds key part of Obama health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul.
Senate leaders say they have student loan deal
The senate has found a way to stop student loan rates from doubling.
Tommie senior wins prestigious Boren Scholarship
Kayden Bui is the first St. Thomas student in seven years to receive this honor. He will travel to China and Southeast Asia to help with HIV prevention and other health-related issues.
New building boosts Dining Services’ summertime expectations
Limited hours at The Binz, Food for Thought, Summit Market Place, and T’s have not deterred students from buying food on campus.
Sunny skies means bike theft on the rise
Warm weather is one of the factors leading to more bike thefts on campus.
Festival Choir creates harmonies and memories in Ireland
The music ensemble, which included about 60 students, performed five concerts and sang at a mass in Dublin over a nine-day span. Check out the slideshow here.
Pope’s butler formally questioned in leaks probe
Vatican prosecutors formally questioned the pope’s butler as the investigation into the leaks of papal documents moved into a new phase that could result in a public trial.
Science students hope to benefit from summer research projects
Junior Tim O’Connor is one of several students conducting research with grant money that allows such academic work without worries about finding a summer job. In O’Connor’s case, the Young Scholars Grant is providing $4,000 and free on-campus housing while he works.
NYC proposes ban on large sodas at restaurants
NEW YORK (AP) — Want to super-size that soda? Sorry, but in New York City you could be out of luck. In his latest effort to fight obesity in this era of Big Gulps and triple bacon cheeseburgers, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing an unprecedented ban on large servings of soda and other sugary drinks …
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Student writes, directs and premiers his own film
On Wednesday night in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center, senior James Koth premiered his student film, “The Towers.” Watch the video about the premiere here.
Senior Design Clinic showcases student prototypes
About 70 engineering students showcased projects that they’ve been working on since October 2011 at the Senior Design Clinic Friday, May 11.