According to a new study from the Center of Eating Disorders in Sheppard Pratt, Maryland, more than half of the 600 people surveyed said that Facebook makes them more self-conscious about their bodies and weight.
Orth voted 2012-13 USG president
USG announced April 13 that Mike Orth was re-elected council president winning 92 percent of the votes and running unopposed.
Former St. Paul Seminary graduate turns 100
Countless historic events have occurred over the past century, but for the Rev. Stephen Adrian, it has all happened in a lifetime. Adrian will celebrate his 100th birthday Saturday, April 14. He was ordained at the St. Paul Cathedral in June 1939 and then served the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis for 19 years.
Former Tommie pitcher becomes a Saint
Former St. Thomas pitching ace Matt Schuld’s path to Major League Baseball has taken a slight detour. Schuld was cut by the Minnesota Twins organization in late March but will play his first game as a St. Paul Saint in May.
Eight new neuroscience courses may be added to core curriculum
The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a revision of the neuroscience major earlier this month, which adds eight additional courses to the core curriculum. However, the proposed changes are still subject to review by the entire St. Thomas faculty.
News in :90 – April 11, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
St. John’s chooses economist as new president; first layperson to get job
Michael Hemesath becomes St. John’s University’s first full-term lay president in the school’s 155-year history, although the school did have an interim lay president in 2008-09.
Speaker shares experiences about helping sexually abused in Congo
Amy Ernst, volunteer rape crisis counselor in the Democratic Republic of Congo spoke to students on Monday, April 2, in the 3M Auditorium about sexual violence against women and children in Congo, and their hope and strength.
St. Thomas shuttle track app hits speed bump
Tracking the St. Thomas shuttle may become easier for students in the future, but someone is going to have to pick up the bill first.
Senior believes Stewardship Garden will continue to grow community and vegetables
With no experience in gardening or biology, senior Aaron Hays took on The Stewardship Garden project by organizing, coordinating, energizing and involving on-campus groups.
St. Thomas club offers sessions on social media and other technology skills
The Computer Science Club has offered its first consulting session to the Selim Center for Learning in Later Years, a St. Thomas community outreach program.
Harry Potter event not a wand-length short of expectations
St. Thomas Hall Council sponsored a Yule Ball last Saturday night as a wrap up to a week of Harry Potter-themed events.
Caution: running on Mississippi River Boulevard could be dangerous
Spring is officially here, and Mississippi River Boulevard is bustling with students who venture out to run, bike, rollerblade or relax by the river. However, there may be more than just runners on the boulevard.
News in :90 – April 4, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
Pope Benedict XVI gets his own heavenly cologne scent
The cologne will not be available in stores; it will be worn only by the pope.