A BlackBerry commercial featuring best-selling British author Neil Gaiman was released Thursday and shot at the St. Paul campus.
John Tauer earns MIAC Coach of the Year
In his second season at the helm, men’s basketball coach John Tauer was named the MIAC Coach of the Year Wednesday while seven of his players also received all-conference honors.
Five most practical apps for students
You check your phone 34 times a day out of habit and/or compulsion anyway. If you’d rather make the most of your procrastination, try going to the app store to get these practical apps.
St. Thomas student witnesses Pope Benedict’s final audience
Pope Benedict XVI experienced an emotional send-off Wednesday in front of an estimated 150,000 people at his final general audience in St. Peter’s Square; one of those in attendance was St. Thomas junior Brandon Miranda.
JPII and Murray Halls embrace Body Image Awareness Month
Some female residence halls on campus are taking a new spin on Body Image Awareness Month.
Best Buy cuts 400 jobs at headquarters
The electronics retailer says it notified employees Tuesday of the job cuts as part of its plan to eliminate about $150 million in administrative costs.
Public Safety briefs
Public Safety responds to liquor law violations, disturbances and suspicious odors in this week’s briefs.
Women’s basketball faces Calvin in opening NCAA matchup
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team will face Calvin College for its first NCAA Division III tournament game, the NCAA announced Monday during its online selection show.
Men’s basketball hosts Aurora on Saturday in NCAA opener
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team will host Aurora (Ill.) University on March 2 for its first NCAA Division III tournament game.
St. Thomas will spend $2 million for new turf fields
The project will begin in May after the softball team finishes its current season and is scheduled to end Aug. 1 in time for pre-season soccer practices.
Public Safety briefs
Public Safety responds to theft, welfare checks and suspicious activity in this week’s briefs.
History in photos: Sullivan declared president-elect
Chief Photo Editor Rosie Murphy and Senior Photographer Rita Kovtun captured the moments while Julie Sullivan was announced as St. Thomas’ first female and lay president-elect Thursday.
Live video link for presidential announcement
The University of St. Thomas will broadcast live video of the presidential announcement Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Love is in the air: read your valentine grams
See if someone special wrote you a love note.
Students tell what they plan to give up for Lent
With Pope Benedict XVI celebrating his final public Mass as pontiff, students on campus told TommieMedia what they decided to give up for Lent on Ash Wednesday.