In this opinions piece, Elaina Mankowski discusses the intricacies and editorial challenges presented in coverage of the 2024 Met Gala.
OPINION: Is Snoopy the new Gen Z icon?
Opinions CME Cecilia Wallace makes the case for naming Snoopy the official Gen Z icon.
What Uber and Lyft’s departure from Minneapolis means for St. Thomas students
Getting around the Twin Cities could become more difficult this summer after ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft have threatened to cease operations in the area over a Minneapolis city ordinance set to raise the minimum wage for rideshare workers. Livy Dunlap has the story.
OPINION: Is South Campus the new ‘heart’ of St. Thomas?
Marty Fisher asks whether the Schoenecker Center and the Lee and Penny Anderson Ice Arena will shift the “heart of campus” to South Campus.
OPINION: Traveling in the US by public transportation is a fantasy
Daniela Kopřivová explores the differences between the public transportation system in the Czech Republic and the United States.
Tommie baseball loses 7-6 to Minnesota Gophers in extra innings
St. Thomas baseball’s 7-6 loss to the University of Minnesota soured junior outfielder Brig Richartz’s ninth career homer at Siebert Field Tuesday night. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas football undergoes staff changes heading into spring practices
St. Thomas football began its spring practice schedule and picked up five new coaches ahead of a scrimmage game planned for May 4. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch has the story.
St. Thomas Office of Sustainability Initiatives celebrates Earth Day
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives invited the St. Thomas community to celebrate Sustainability Week on campus beginning April 21. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
St. Paul Councilwomen visit campus to discuss local government and women in leadership
St. Paul City Councilwomen Mitra Jalali and Rebecca Noecker participated in a moderated question and answer event on Monday at St. Thomas. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
OPINION: Campus or simulation? Coming from Central Europe, it is all the same to me
Daniela Kopřivová writes about her experience as an international student living on campus.
St. Thomas basketball’s Ahjany Lee enters transfer portal
Sophomore forward Ahjany Lee announced he was entering the transfer portal Friday, March 22 on X, formerly known as Twitter, leaving St. Thomas after two seasons. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas basketball star Parker Bjorklund’s unique journey to Division I basketball
St. Thomas men’s basketball forward Parker Bjorklund ended his career with 1,210 points, finishing No. 26 in program history. His journey to get to that final season was anything but ordinary. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
OPINION: College campuses shouldn’t be the only walkable communities
Kendall Shostak explores the benefits of walkable communities, and argues that college campuses should not be the only pedestrian-focused places in the United States.
Is St. Thomas a ‘suitcase school?’
“Suitcase schools” nationwide are defined by vacant campuses, Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, as students head home for the weekend. Opinions CME Cecilia Wallace asks the question: Is St. Thomas a “suitcase school?”
Commuter students face parking difficulties with Lot O closure, South Campus construction
Parking spaces have become more limited on campus due to the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, and this lack of parking has created frustration among the university’s student commuters, as many have not been able to find open spots around campus. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the story.