Authorities have identified the man who died as 20 year-old Alex William Vitalis.
Mandela to spend birthday in hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela will be spending his 95th birthday in hospital on Thursday, July 18.
Juror: Zimmerman jury was initially split
Three wanted an acquittal while the other three wanted to convict him of either murder or manslaughter.
Rail chief blames employee in Quebec crash
He said the employee had failed to properly set the brakes on the train that crashed into a town, killing at least 15 people.
Housing enrollment lower than usual
Residence Life said the number of students who applied for housing for the fall 2013 semester isn’t typical.
Court strikes federal marriage provision
The Supreme Court also clears the way for same-sex marriage in California.
Border security compromise announced
White House-backed immigration legislation gained bipartisan momentum in the Senate on Thursday as lawmakers closed in on an immigration policy compromise.
Graduates forgo traditional jobs
Peter Nielsen, Jessica Pimpo and Devin Smith, among others, have a goal of spreading the word of Jesus Christ throughout the world.
Senior’s hobby, leadership notable on campus
Senior Mathew Vicknair is known on campus for his leadership, but students might also recognize him as the student who runs everywhere.
Executive Vice President Susan Huber to retire June 2014
St. Thomas’ executive vice president and chief academic officer Susan Huber will retire from her position on June 30, 2014.
In tornado’s wake, worried parents seek out kids
The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening intently as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off – survivors of Monday’s deadly tornado.
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
Search-and-rescue crews worked through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing at least 51 people.
Students seek to create business club for St. Thomas minorities
A group of St. Thomas students are planning a business club for minorities and expect to officially launch it this fall.
Last-minute fortune seekers buy Powerball tickets
With the majority of possible combinations of Powerball numbers in play, someone is almost sure to win the game’s highest jackpot during Saturday night’s drawing, a windfall of hundreds of millions of dollars — and that’s after taxes.