A federal jury has sentenced Dylann Roof to death for killing nine black church members in a racially motivated attack in South Carolina in 2015.
AP: Dylann Roof sentenced to die for church slayings
AP: Federal agency gets public input after Castile shooting
A federal agency that’s reviewing a Minnesota police department after the fatal shooting of Philando Castile is kicking off its work with a series of listening sessions designed to give citizens a chance to express concerns and offer suggestions.
AP: Minnesota fires coach Claeys after team boycott threat
Minnesota fired coach Tracy Claeys on Tuesday, just over two weeks after the football program became embroiled in a standoff with the administration over the suspension of 10 players in connection with allegations of sexual assault.
Video: 2016 St. Thomas football season in review
The St. Thomas football team reflects on the 2016 season, which ended two games short of the Stagg Bowl, and looks ahead to 2017.
St. Thomas pledges to protect DACA students, warns undocumented students to return to U.S. before inauguration day
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan has signed two letters in support of undocumented students on campuses in the United States.
Define America, Happy Tommies and sexual assault alert system in USG update
In the final Undergraduate Student Government meeting of fall semester on Dec. 8, the general council approved two new clubs and one finance request and watched two presentations.
Non-perfectionism
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines perfectionism is a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable. I am not a perfectionist. I strive for excellence and I work hard, but I do not create unachievable expectations and I do not over work myself for something undeserving. I hear of and know of a lot …
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St. Thomas launches online counseling services
On Dec. 5, the University of St. Thomas formally launched Learn to Live which offers online programs and tools for students struggling with stress, depression, low mood or social anxiety.
Flight safety
DIY: Holiday cookie recipes
Photographer Natalie Hall assembled a list tasty holiday cookie recipes.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business discredited, lose federal aid
Following allegations of fraud and misrepresentation, Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business will no longer be able to offer their students federal aid.
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Facebook in China
Due to China’s strict surveillance and censorship laws, Facebook’s, as well as America’s, fundamental values on free speech could be jeopardized by accommodating China’s communist party.
Dorothy Day center expands quarters for homeless
After more than three years of planning, Catholic Charities will open the doors in December to part of its new center, Dorothy Day Place.