A 15-year-old slipping past layers of security made it clear that a determined person can still get into a supposedly safe area and sneak onto a plane.
Teen stowaway shows holes in vast airport security
Duo repurposes used bottles into glassware
Juniors Alex Meysman and Paul Schmidt create unique drinking glasses from empty alcohol bottles.
Spring reveals glitches in community-enforced smoking ban
While some have noticed a drop in the number of smokers, others said the ban is ineffective because of a lack of enforcement.
Students hold silent auction to benefit homeless
St. Thomas students in Business 200 held the 14th annual silent auction for The Listening House on April 13.
New health and human performance equipment comes to AARC
The department now has high-tech pieces of equipment that students can use for class.
HLC renews university’s accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission has approved St. Thomas for re-accreditation after 2 ½ years of preparation.
Emily Kindelspire named 2014 commencement speaker
Senior Emily Kindelspire was chosen last week by way of the university’s new nomination process.
News in :90 – April 16, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
St. Thomas drone soars to success
The St. Thomas department of engineering has flown to new heights with an autonomous vehicle that placed second in a competition in Madison, Wis.
Library evacuated after microwave fire
The O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library was evacuated around 2:30 p.m. Monday after a microwave caught fire in the TommieMedia newsroom.
News in :90 – April 14, 2014
This is News in :90 for Monday, April 14, 2014.
Marijuana legalization debate sparks student involvement
A bill to legalize medical marijuana is making its way through the Minnesota legislative system and igniting debate, especially on college campuses.
Students dodge potholes on St. Paul roads
After one of Minnesota’s coldest and snowiest winters in recent history, potholes have started to litter St. Paul roadways.
USG announces 2014-2015 officials
Junior Ryan Smith was elected president of Undergraduate Student Government on Friday by a three-point margin over opponent Louis Sand.
Allies club celebrates Night of Noise
Students gathered to raise awareness and support for LGBTQA+ students during the Night of Noise event hosted by the St. Thomas Allies Club.