In cold-weather states, it’s important to have your car ready for the snowy and icy roads ahead. Designer Lia Saari has 10 ways for people to prepare their cars for winter.
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 ways to get your car ready for winter
OPINION: Black Friday is consuming Thanksgiving
Black Friday is no longer just Black Friday. The shopping craze is oozing into the Thanksgiving, as more and more stores expand their sales. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the spirit of Thanksgiving has been overrun by American consumerism.
INFOGRAPHIC: Avoiding Thanksgiving food waste
In the U.S., 40% of all food goes to waste. During the holidays, people are confronted with more food than they can eat, meaning a lot of food is wasted. Designer Maggie Stout has an infographic on how people can reduce food waste over Thanksgiving.
The Women’s Studies program name faces change
The St. Thomas Women’s Studies program is getting a name change that is not yet finalized. Women’s Studies will soon be called Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies to foster a stronger sense of inclusivity. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: Provost holds first budget forum in recent years
St. Thomas Provost Richard Plumb held a budget forum Oct. 29, stressing transparency and assuring students, faculty and staff that the university had a balanced budget last year. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva and designer Maggie Stout.
INFOGRAPHIC: Anatomy of female entrepreneurs
St. Thomas celebrated its second Women in Entrepreneurship week last month. Designer Brooklyn Madden has interesting facts about today’s female entrepreneurs.
INFOGRAPHIC: NCAA Divison III volleyball playoffs announced
The University of St. Thomas volleyball team earned an NCAA tournament bid after its MIAC championship win against St. Olaf Saturday. Designer Maggie Stout has the NCAA championship graphic.
INFOGRAPHIC: NCAA Division III women’s soccer playoffs announced
The University of St. Thomas women’s soccer team earned an NCAA tournament bid after its MIAC championship win against Augsburg Saturday. Designer Maggie Stout has the NCAA championship graphic.
INFOGRAPHIC: Bicycle safety tips
Around 75% of fatal or serious cyclist accidents occur in urban areas and 80% of cyclist casualties occur in daylight. Designer Brooklyn Madden has a graphic with tips for cyclists to stay safe.
St. Thomas curriculum changes for 2020-2021 school year
The new curriculum changes at St. Thomas will go into affect for the fall 2020 semester. Design Manager Emilia Fredrickson breaks down the changes.
OPINIONS: Minimum wage employees are not paid enough
The cost of living continues to rise as the minimum wage remains the same. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that low wages hurt both businesses and employees.
Most popular Halloween costumes
Did you dress up like Hannah Montana, a character from Stranger Things or Wonder woman for Halloween? Designer Jason Ortiz outlines the most popular Halloween costumes since 2007.
Earth Day by the numbers
More than one billion people will participate in Earth Day activities this year. Learn more as Designer Keely Gregory breaks down some of the biggest stats from Earth Day.
Spring break by the numbers
Approximately 1.5 million students will travel somewhere for spring break this year. Learn more as Designer Keely Gregory gives a run down of spring break by the numbers.
March Madness by the numbers
The NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament kicked off on March 13. Design Manager Christine Hastings looks at the statistics behind March Madness.