Four students were elected into the Undergraduate Student Government general council and were sworn in at the last general council meeting of the semester on Dec. 14. USG Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
RANKING: Top 30 movies of 2023
Kevin Lynch lists the final half of his ranking of the top 30 movies of 2023.
St. Thomas women’s basketball falls to Wisconsin 78-55
Junior center Jo Langbehn played through foul trouble to score 14 points for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team in its 78-55 loss to the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
USG appoints a transfer senator, discusses election timeline and approves a club name change
The Undergraduate Student Government announced that the spring election voting dates will be on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 on TommieLink. The general council also appointed a spring transfer senator and approved the Pre-Health club’s name change to Pre-Med/PA. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has the story.
St. Thomas students benefit from learning second languages
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 78% of the population of the United States only speaks English. This statistic highlights the English-centered mindset when it comes to communication in America. Kevin Callahan has the story.
Is fast fashion more common with college students?
Fast-paced fashion trends are on the rise, and college students have a critical role to play in the unsustainable practice. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
RANKING: Top 30 movies of 2023
Kevin Lynch lists the first half of his top 30 movies of 2023 ranking, to round out a year filled with blockbuster hits and surprise releases.
Raheem Anthony passes 1,500 career points in victory over UW-Milwaukee
Graduate guard Raheem Anthony’s passed 1,500 career points during the St. Thomas men’s basketball team’s victory over UW-Milwaukee 75-71 Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
OPINION: My St. Paul restaurant starter kit
For out-of-state students, finding places to eat around St. Thomas can be a challenge. Nyah Rich gives her recommendations on places to dine out in St. Paul.
St. Thomas facilities management works to limit Mississippi River pollutants
While pollutants like sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria have been decreasing in the Mississippi River, nitrogen and chloride have risen over the past forty years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
Who is “anonymous”: a look into the anonymity of Fizz
The social media app Fizz has gained popularity with St. Thomas students over the past year, promising anonymity for all users, granted they provide a St. Thomas institutional email address. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
COVID-related changes to education continue to impact students
Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
USG discusses potential academic calendar changes and spring elections
The Undergraduate Student Government discussed potential changes to the academic calendar and USG spring elections on Thursday, Nov. 16. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas football narrowly bests San Diego 20-14 in overtime
A 16-yard touchdown in overtime by junior running back Hope Adebayo pushed the St. Thomas football team into a narrow 20-14 victory after a bye week in a tightly-matched game against the University of San Diego on Saturday in San Diego. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Thomas basketball rushes UW-River Falls 101-62
Junior guard Jade Hill scored 26 points in the St. Thomas women’s basketball team’s 101-62 thrashing of UW-River Falls Saturday afternoon at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.