Library turns techie with additions for students

The library has two new high-tech additions designed to enhance students’ academic performance.

Students now have access to a Walkstation and Media Scape, both located on the first floor. The Walkstation is a treadmill that allows students to walk while studying, reading or writing a paper.

St. Thomas-affiliated individuals fall at midterm election

Three St. Thomas-affiliated individuals ran for office in the midterm election Tuesday, although none won their respective races.

St. Thomas professor Teresa Collett ran as a Republican congressional candidate in the 4th District, which includes all of Ramsey County and small parts of Dakota and Ramsey counties. She lost to Democrat Betty McCollum, who has held the representative position since 2000.