The St. Thomas student who accidentally discharged a handgun, wounding his roommate in the head on Friday night said he did not know that the weapon was loaded, police said.
No charges yet, Flynn gunfire investigation continues
OPINION: The international celebration fair at St. Thomas: Our small United Nations
Dorsey Way looked like the United Nations General Assembly during convo hour March 30, with so many students from different parts of the world showcasing the cultures in terms of art, custom and cuisine of their respective countries at the International Celebration Fair.
PHOTOS: Tommie Spotlight: Claire Van Buren
Claire Van Buren, a sophomore body builder, works out for three hours each day, six days per week. Photojournalist Natalie Hall captured her in the gym.
Police report confirms ‘accidental shooting’ in Flynn Hall
A St. Thomas student was in stable condition following surgery after accidentally being shot by another student in Flynn Hall.
Tommies participate in Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night is a charitable foundation dedicated to helping spread sexual assault awareness and ending all forms of sexual violence. FemCom has organized a march to uphold these ideals and to show solidarity with Sexual Assault Awareness month.
PHOTOS: St. Thomas softball sweeps St. Mary’s
The St. Thomas softball team extended its record to 20-6 after defeating St. Mary’s 3-0 and 6-0 Saturday at South Field.
St. Thomas student shot through wall in Flynn Hall
St. Thomas Public Safety issued an all clear after alerting students and faculty of an accidental gun shot in Flynn Hall.
Recent trends spark conversations about residency requirements
St. Thomas has never required students to live on campus, but a recent trend of benchmark schools initiating residency requirements has sparked conversation within the university.
Human-robot relationships: We’re going too far
Some experts have predicted human-robot marriage will be legalized by 2050. Opinions editor Letizia Mariani explains her fear that we have become so accustomed to comfort and convenience that we soon might prefer to build relationships with artificial intelligence than with humans.
Tommies sweep Augsburg, extend winning streak
Left fielder Rock Cates carried the Tommies Wednesday, throwing out a potential game-winning run at home plate and contributing both game-winning hits as the St. Thomas baseball team swept Augsburg.
St. Thomas softball splits doubleheader with St. Kate’s
Chase Shortly batted .750 going 6-8 at the plate as the St. Thomas softball team split Wednesday night’s doubleheader against St. Kates 10-4 and 10-7 at South Field.
Pope’s comments on celibacy sparks debate
Pope Francis has suggested the possibility of allowing married men to become ordained Catholic priests in certain circumstances, challenging tradition and sparking debate amongst Catholics.
The cloud of fossil fuels
Fossil fuels, the non-renewable energy resource that makes modern civilization possible, will one day run out.
Statue climbing, graffiti and more in this week’s public safety briefs
Check out this week’s public safety briefs.
St. Thomas becomes a Changemaker Campus
St. Thomas is now part of an international consortium with other universities that have been identified as providing exemplary opportunities for students to make positive social change. The recognition comes from Ashoka U, a program that describes itself as the world’s largest network of social entrepreneurs.