BrightSide Produce makes fresh produce available in low-income urban neighborhoods. Design Manager Christine Hastings outlines the organization’s mission and its Summit marketplace stand.
BrightSide Produce
Expanded housing required for first-year students
The 2018 first-year class is the biggest St. Thomas’ history. To accommodate the class, multiple areas on campus have been renovated into housing for the first-years, including basements and common areas.
St. Thomas awarded grant, assistance to encourage young voting
The Campus Engagement Election Project awarded a grant and assistance to St. Thomas to help encourage students to vote. CEEP is a national nonpartisan project that connects with students from colleges and universities and engages them in federal, state and local elections.
‘Bias-motivated Incident Report’ issued after poster discovered
The university issued its first “Bias-motivated Incident Report” after a poster declaring “It’s OK to be white” was found on the southeast corner of Cretin and Summit avenues.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 1, 2018
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team defeats St. Kate’s Wednesday in the MIAC playoff semi-final round and Derrick Rose scores a career high 50 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Utah Jazz. Assignment Editor Althea Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
Women’s soccer downs Wildcats, advances to MIAC championship
A solid defensive performance led the St. Thomas women’s soccer team (16-2 overall, 10-1 MIAC) to a 2-0 victory over St. Catherine University (11-3-2 overall, 7-2-2 MIAC) in the MIAC playoffs semifinal round.
Community meets in first step of anti-racism action plan
One of the largest crowds in St. Thomas history gathered to discuss a collective commitment to a new action plan to combat racism at the university Wednesday afternoon in the field house of the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex. All afternoon classes were canceled in order for students, staff and faculty to attend.
OPINION: Celebrities should advocate responsibly
Celebrities have a platform unlike other people in our society. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that because celebrities have millions of followers on social media, they have a much greater impact on audiences and need to use their attention for positive advocacy.
St. Thomas community expresses outrage, anger during sit-in
More than 500 students, faculty and staff sat in the Anderson Student Center atrium for a BESA-organized protest on Oct. 25. Protesters sat in silence for about 20 minutes before five speakers presented.
Letter to the Editor: Administration must do more to combat on-campus racism
MacGroveland neighborhood resident Anne Brandrud calls on university administration to follow up on the protocol for hate crimes. She argues that a lack of concrete action could discourage future students of all races from attending St. Thomas.
Midterm mental road map
Midterm week has arrived. Graphic designer Emilia Fredrickson created a road map of tips to help students work smarter and reduce stress while studying for tests.
A new way to make an impact on campus
The Impact Project will be a year-long annual project that focuses on fundraising for different areas of campus each year. This year, students will be able to participate in the Impact Project by purchasing items that focus on sustainability initiatives.
Healthy fall habits
As students adjust to their fall class schedules, many encounter issues with their physical and mental health. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines healthy habits for students to follow during the school year.
Club volunteer system undergoes change
Students and clubs have a new way of counting volunteer hours. Each club’s nominated volunteer coordinator will meet with the Tommies Together Volunteer Center to identify and approve a nonprofit partner with whom at least two thirds of the club will complete one group volunteer project each year.
UPDATE: St. Thomas sophomore found unresponsive, died of natural causes
St. Thomas sophomore Katherine Mullen was found unresponsive Friday morning and later pronounced dead. Authori This story will be updated as more information becomes available.