Student Diversity and Inclusion Services organized the month’s events, which aim to celebrate and raise awareness of black culture.
St. Thomas celebrates Black History Month
Legislation could lower legal drinking age in Minn.
Rep. Phyllis Kahn has submitted two bills to the Minnesota legislature that, if passed, would lower the legal drinking age to 18 in bars and restaurants in Minnesota.
Summit Singers to produce 1st album
St. Thomas’ only all-male a cappella group, the Summit Singers, is looking to create its first ever full-length album by fall 2015.
Students raise awareness for Black Lives Matter movement
The Black Empowerment Student Alliance celebrated Black History Month and honored the Black Lives Matter movement Friday with its ‘Black Out Day of Solidarity.’
New library database offers streamable feature films
St. Thomas students and faculty now have access to stream more than 1,000 feature films thanks to the new database, Criterion on Demand, in the university’s libraries.
More names released of clergy members accused of sexual abuse, misconduct
The names of 17 more clergy members in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis accused of sexual abuse or misconduct were released on Feb. 11.
Food Recovery Network reduces food waste from The View
The Food Recovery Network at St. Thomas joined the fight to end hunger in November by saving unserved food from The View and donating it to the Dorothy Day Center.
Erik Nielsen’s life inspires St. Thomas community
Just over two months after the sudden death of St. Thomas sophomore Erik Nielsen, his friends are moving into a new semester with a gap in their hearts and a new perspective on life.
Wellness Center holds meditation classes to reduce stress
The Wellness Center’s Project for Mindfulness and Contemplation is giving students, staff and faculty a chance to take a break from their stress by offering meditative sessions.
London Business Semester program ranked nationally
St. Thomas’ London Business Semester was ranked No. 23 out of 50 for the best study abroad programs in America, according to Best College Reviews.
Academic fraternity to start official chapter at St. Thomas
A chartering ceremony on Feb. 19 will mark the successful beginning of the newest academic fraternity at St. Thomas, Gamma Iota Sigma.
Kukielka receives 2015 Tommie Award, 1st female in 14 years
Senior Mariann Kukielka was named the winner of the 2015 Tommie Award Thursday, becoming the first female recipient of the award in 14 years.
IRT upgrades Wi-Fi connections, students notice improvement
Information Resources and Technologies upgraded the network switches in St. Thomas campus dorms over January Term to enhance the signal and strength of the Wi-Fi.
Lot K opens parking for Davanni’s, Coffee Bené customers
St. Thomas community members now share parking spaces with customers of nearby businesses as Lot K on the corner of Cleveland and Grand avenues has new parking restrictions.
Wellness Center, students create new alcohol awareness campaign
The Wellness Center has created the alcohol awareness campaign Stop @ Buzzed to give students information on how to be safe and healthy if they choose to drink.