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Police close investigation of Zamlen death

February 8, 2010 7:40 PM

The criminal investigation of the death of former St. Thomas student Dan Zamlen was formally closed last week, St. Paul Police Department spokesman Sgt. Paul Schnell said.

The case has officially been ruled an accidental death. Schnell said there was “never any foul play discovered relative to this case at all. The medical examiner did not find any indication that death was caused by foul play.”

Sports

Women's hockey splits games against Oles, stays in first

Women’s hockey splits games against Oles, stays in first

February 8, 2010 6:00 PM

The St. Thomas women’s hockey team took on St. Olaf last weekend, defending a five-game MIAC winning streak. But the Oles put an end to that streak on Friday night in Mendota Heights, Minn. The 1-0 loss marked only the second time St. Olaf has beaten the Tommies.

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Opinions

Hawaii study abroad course too important to cut

Hawaii study abroad course too important to cut

February 7, 2010 7:10 PM

Normally when people think of Hawaii they think of grass skirts, hula and relaxing on the beach.

But this January I was fortunate enough to study in Hawaii with the Multicultural Communication in Diverse Organizations course. It was a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience that I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else. But even after 12 successful years as a class, it is one of the study abroad courses being cut next year.

Diversions

On-campus events celebrate Black History Month

February 8, 2010 6:27 PM

In the minds of many St. Thomas students, February means the beginning of second semester, but February also signifies a month-long celebration known as Black History Month.

This year, St. Thomas is hosting three events on campus commemorating the special month.

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