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Graduating in four years is harder than you think

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:01 PM

Graduating in four years is harder than you think

Some students think that they will graduate in four years without a problem, but there are many factors that make this feat difficult.

What should Caruso do next?

Sunday, January 15, 2012 4:41 PM

What should Caruso do next?

Football coach Glenn Caruso has said he does not want to leave St. Thomas, but his success has some wondering if a D-1 job is in his future.

Employed students’ workload puts studies at risk

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:33 AM

A majority of Minnesota undergraduates already work between 20 and 30 hours per week on average. They say it’s essential to pay for tuition and other expenses, which have skyrocketed in the last decade.

Some college officials worry that work is competing for too much of students’ time.

Analysis: Iowa win helps Romney, sort of

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 11:22 AM

An Associated Press commentary says Mitt Romney’s whisker-thin Iowa caucus victory was underwhelming in scope and anti-climactic in its finality. But it moves him closer to the Republican presidential nomination chiefly because of who finished fourth and fifth.

WikiLeaks suspect seen as hero, traitor

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:08 PM

The document in which Pfc. Bradley Manning allegedly confessed to giving classified information to WikiLeaks also includes a rationale that has made him a hero among peace and anti-secrecy activists worldwide: “I want people to see the truth.”

Predicting the St. Thomas versus Whitewater football game

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 11:38 PM

Predicting the St. Thomas versus Whitewater football game

Here are two possible scenarios for how the St. Thomas versus Wisconsin-Whitewater semifinal playoff game will go. Leave your score predictions. The person with the closest guess wins a TommieMedia “swag bag.”

Campus parking prices too high

Sunday, December 4, 2011 10:25 PM

Campus parking prices too high

Parking prices at St. Thomas are not popular among students. For a commuter pass, a student pays $250 a year. Resident upperclassmen pay $450 a semester, and resident freshmen pay $1,080 for the year.

How to stay healthy

Sunday, November 20, 2011 10:21 PM

How to stay healthy

For college students who are trying to meet the demands of school, work and activities, being conscious about their diet can be a difficult task. However, there are many ways to still be nutritionally conscious while on the go.

The reality of reality televison

Monday, November 14, 2011 9:59 PM

The reality of reality televison

Reality shows should not be avoided all together; students just need to get out and live their own lives instead of watching someone else live theirs.

We can’t wait: Helping manage student loan debt

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 9:06 PM

We can’t wait: Helping manage student loan debt

President Barack Obama discusses steps being taken to make college more affordable and to make it easier to get out of debt.

Students: Stop using plastic water bottles

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 8:11 PM

Students: Stop using plastic water bottles

When you buy bottled water you’re not only harming the environment, but you’re also unnecessarily  harming your financial situation.

#USTGirlProblems: Latest trending topic

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 10:07 PM

#USTGirlProblems: Latest trending topic

The new Twitter account and trending topic’s popularity is rising, and it’s well-deserved.

Students must respect property

Sunday, October 30, 2011 7:44 PM

Students must respect property

St. Thomas students should take pride in their campus not damage it.

Thinking about going to law school? Think again

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:17 PM

Thinking about going to law school? Think again

Law school may not be the best option for students in today’s economy, especially those who are going for the wrong reasons.

Where’s the homecoming spirit?

Thursday, October 13, 2011 4:44 PM

Where's the homecoming spirit?

Homecoming has been a big deal at St. Thomas in the past, but recently, it has taken a backseat to Tommie-Johnnie weekend.

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