Theater Club’s first Cabaret Night offered a completely free and chill event for casual performance on Dec. 2 at the Anderson Student Center. Madeline Mussay has the story.
9 Israeli soldiers killed as ground offensive continues in Gaza, despite US criticism
Palestinian militants carried out one of the deadliest single attacks on Israeli soldiers since the Gaza invasion began, killing at least nine in an urban ambush, a sign of the stiff resistance Hamas still poses despite more than two months of devastating bombardment.
St. Thomas students benefit from learning second languages
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 78% of the population of the United States only speaks English. This statistic highlights the English-centered mindset when it comes to communication in America. Kevin Callahan has the story.
Is fast fashion more common with college students?
Fast-paced fashion trends are on the rise, and college students have a critical role to play in the unsustainable practice. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
USG features Julie Thornton to talk about Title IX, discusses spring elections and approves a club
Julie Thornton, St. Thomas’ Title IX coordinator, attended the general Undergraduate Student Government meeting to discuss the impact of Title IX at St. Thomas on Nov. 30. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
President Biden will sign an executive order that aims to make it easier for Native Americans to access federal funding and have greater autonomy over how to invest those funds and will throw his support behind a request to allow a confederacy to compete under its own flag in the 2028 Olympics.
St. Thomas facilities management works to limit Mississippi River pollutants
While pollutants like sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria have been decreasing in the Mississippi River, nitrogen and chloride have risen over the past forty years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
St. Thomas sophomore co-founds Minnesota youth water polo group
A St. Thomas sophomore is making a splash in the local water polo community, after co-founding the first youth water polo group in Minnesota. With its second season coming up this spring, founder Rory Lee said he hopes to expand the group by adding more teams. Marty Fischer has the story.
Who is “anonymous”: a look into the anonymity of Fizz
The social media app Fizz has gained popularity with St. Thomas students over the past year, promising anonymity for all users, granted they provide a St. Thomas institutional email address. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
Minnesota Children’s Museum’s second annual Deaf Day welcomes Deaf and hard-of-hearing children
The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the University of St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab will hold their second annual Deaf Day event on Saturday, Dec. 2. Madeline Mussay and Kevin Callahan have the story.
USG discusses potential academic calendar changes and spring elections
The Undergraduate Student Government discussed potential changes to the academic calendar and USG spring elections on Thursday, Nov. 16. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Michigan judge says Trump can stay on primary ballot, rejecting challenge under insurrection clause
A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will remain on the state’s primary ballot, dealing a blow to the effort to stop Trump’s candidacy with a Civil War-era Constitutional clause.
USG meeting for Nov. 9 canceled
The Undergraduate Student Government meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, was canceled because the guest speaker was unable to attend. University Affairs Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
St. Louis Park is believed to be the first city in the U.S. to elect a Somali American mayor
A suburban Minnesota city became what is believed to be the first in the U.S. to elect a Somali American mayor when 27-year-old Nadia Mohamed was chosen to lead St. Louis Park.
Election Day 2023: who and what’s on the Ballot?
St. Paul will hold a general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Check out TommieMedia’s election guide for what will be on the ballot. Reporter Claire Blum has the story.