It’s no secret that college means freedom for many students, and partying has a long-standing connection to college and university life. But St. Paul’s implementation of the social host ordinance last year has affected St. Thomas’ party scene.
Students should rethink study habits, new research shows
The New York Times article, “Forget what you know about good study habits,” explains that recent research supports the idea that some study strategies work better than others.
Archbishop celebrates Mass at St. Thomas
Archbishop John Nienstedt presided over Mass Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas for an annual start-of-the-year event.
News in :90 – Sept. 29, 2010
[slidepress gallery= ‘100929_ninbroadwell’] This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.
Schools crack down on offensive T-shirts
Wearing an inappropriate T-shirt to Saturday’s game against St. John’s could get you kicked out of the stadium. Producing and selling the T-shirts could put a black mark on your disciplinary record.
News in :90 – Sept. 28, 2010
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010.
About 5,000 films available through library on-demand database
Studying for students usually means loads of reading, but St. Thomas’ new Films on Demand program is intended to provide an educational yet entertaining alternative.
Record-breaking floods affect students’ hometowns
Flooding continues to wreak havoc on communities in southeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin Monday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to meet with legislators today about the possibility of a special session to discuss flood aid.
News in :90 – Sept. 27, 2010
This is News in :90 for Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.
USG confirms no motorized floats for homecoming parade
At its Sept. 26 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government confirmed that no motorized floats will be allowed in the homecoming parade this year.
There will not be any motorized vehicles allowed in the parade because Lot H is gone and there is no place to store floats.
Clare College visits St. Thomas in last tour performance
The Clare College choir from Cambridge, England filled the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel with music Saturday evening, performing in front of a full assembly of alumni, students and guests.
Former prisoner speaks about universal human rights
When Roxana Saberi was arrested in Tehran, Iran, in 2009, she didn’t know that more than a year later, she’d be a well-known human rights advocate speaking around the country.
News in :90 – Sept. 24, 2010
[slidepress gallery= ‘100924_ninpagano’] This is News in :90 for Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.
National bedbug problem not an issue for St. Thomas dorm rooms
Bloodsuckers have started to take over college dorm rooms across the country. No, not the vampire kind. These bloodsuckers are bedbugs.
Seven USG spots filled in fall elections
The Undergraduate Student Government fall election results are out. While the election turnout was lower than the spring elections, USG president Dwight Anderson said the number of voters was “pretty good” compared to past fall elections.