It will be replaced with a variety of senior events that are scheduled to take place the week before commencement.
USG sinks senior riverboat plans
Olympian Ohno inspires audience
Speed skater Apolo Ohno, an eight-time Olympic medalist, entertained and inspired St. Thomas students, faculty and alumni while discussing his transformation from troubled teenager to dedicated athlete Tuesday.
Bar shuttles bring students, concerns to campus
While many St. Thomas students welcome these types of shuttles, Mike Barrett, associate director of Public Safety, said that they introduce problems for the surrounding communities.
Men’s swimming and diving team wins its second MIAC title in three years
The St. Thomas men’s swimming and diving team won its second conference championship in three years Saturday, Feb. 18, at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
St. Thomas men’s soccer coach resigns after 10 seasons
Men’s soccer coach Aaron Macke resigned unexpectedly in an email sent to the team Friday, Feb. 17. Macke said that he stepped down to focus on his three sons and his job as Residence Life director.
Matthew Sullivan wins 2012 Tommie Award
Senior Matthew Sullivan is the winner of the 2012 Tommie Award. Sullivan is a finance major and has been involved in Undergraduate Student Government, Up ’til Dawn and varsity football.
Students respond to lower drinking age bill
On Jan. 30, Rep. Phyllis Kahn proposed a bill that would lower the legal drinking age in Minnesota to 18 years old. The bill would allow 18-year-olds to purchase and consume alcohol in bars and restaurants.
Caruso donates $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Football coach Glenn Caruso, who won the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year award for the second year in a row, presented his $10,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Tuesday in the Tommie Room.
St. Thomas not ‘gaming the system’
A recent New York Times article exposed some universities that have manipulated graduation rates, student-faculty ratios and test scores to achieve a higher U.S. News National Research University ranking.
Campus seminar discusses what makes happy relationships
Carol Bruess entertained St. Thomas students and community members on Tuesday, Feb. 7, by sharing her research on happy partnerships.
St. Thomas’ turtle trackers
“Team Turtle,” a group of Biology researchers at St. Thomas, are studying turtles and their activity during the winter. The research is being conducted on the Mississippi River, some inland lakes in the metro area and a river in Michigan and Ohio.
Student center shrinks lines at Binz
Some students are wondering about the future of the Binz on South Campus, but Binz staff members are not concerned.
Flood in Brady Hall forces students out of dorms
A flood on the seventh floor of Brady Hall last night was caused by a broken sprinkler head and forced residents out of their dorms as the St. Paul Fire Department, Public Safety and Residence Life worked together to shut the water off and clean up the mess.
USG president resigns over “error in judgment”
USG President Greg Scharine resigned at Sunday’s meeting, and Vice President Mike Orth was sworn in as the new president.
New dorms not in university’s plans
Since the completetion of the ASC and the AARC, rumors have surfaced about a need for additional housing options, and some students have wondered if new dorms are on the way.