Seventeen professors from seven departments are having their students submit papers through Blackboard, where the papers will automatically run through the software.
Keeping students honest: St. Thomas tests anti-plagiarism software
Grass is greener on the other side of the sidewalk
The St. Thomas Physical Plant’s grounds department has posted signs on the Lower Quad to help keep the spring grass greener, but some students continue to blaze their own trails. “Having the signs up actually makes me want to walk on the grass more,” freshman Brooke Hill said. “It’s like a challenge.”
Student wins award for research in Kenya
St. Thomas junior Luke Nolby received the award because of his project that looked at the abundance and usage of wildlife sanctuaries.
Public Safety gives ‘abandoned’ bikes new home
St. Thomas Public Safety has collected 135 “abandoned” bikes that were locked up on campus and tagged for removal between September and February of this school year.
Student kick starts taekwondo at St. Thomas
St. Thomas senior Shalyn Nguyen started a Taekwondo Club at St. Thomas after just two years of training. The club members hope to transform the club into a university-recognized sport.
Women’s basketball recap: What’s next for the Tommies?
The 2011-2012 season was a historic one for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team. The Tommies accomplished many feats, to say the least. Let’s recap the last five months.
Women’s basketball team dominates Amherst 87-60, captures 3rd place in NCAA tournament
Senior forward Ali Johnson’s game-high and career-best 24 points guided the St. Thomas women’s basketball team to an 87-60 victory over No. 1-ranked Amherst College in the NCAA tournament consolation game Saturday.
Strong bond helps women’s basketball team prepare for toughest game yet
As the St. Thomas women’s basketball team prepares for its departure Thursday to Holland, Mich., for the Final Four, both coach Ruth Sinn and the players reflect on the season.
Senior Week plans underway
The activities announced include Senior Day in the quad, a Minnesota Twins baseball game and an All Senior Night.
Breakfast Club helps freshmen improve their health, provides resources
The three-week program featured St. Thomas experts and professors giving informal lectures on a variety of subjects, including nutrition, friendship, finances and alcohol. The group also focuses on providing information to first-year students about assistance the university offers.
‘Can I buy you a drink?’ Student creates way to send digital beverages
St. Thomas entrepreneurship graduate student BreAnna Fisher has developed a business called DoDrinks, an app that allows users to send and receive drinks digitally.
Women’s basketball team prepares for busy week in preparation for Final Four
The Tommies start their weekend with an afternoon practice Wednesday and will fly out at 8 p.m., for Grand Rapids, Mich.
Women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four, defeats Calvin College in OT
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four after an 83-72 overtime victory over Calvin College Saturday at the University of Chicago.
All-nighters may do more harm than good
Junior Steven Thyken’s daily schedule isn’t always friendly to his sleep cycle. Pulling all-nighters seems to be the only way to cram it all in, but it may do more harm than good.
Women’s basketball team defeats Tufts 50-47, advances to the Elite 8
Junior guard Kellie Ring made two free throws with 15 seconds left after a key steal, and No.10-ranked St. Thomas held off Tufts, 50-47, in the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 basketball game Friday.