In an effort to help students and community members explore their own unconscious biases, St. Thomas hosted the CEO Action Check Your Blind Spots unconscious bias tour Friday on Monahan Plaza.
St. Thomas hosts unconscious bias tour
St. Thomas breaks ground for Iverson Center for Faith, chapel renovation
The St. Thomas community gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Iversen Center for Faith and Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas renovation. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
2019-2020 USG executive board and general council announced
On Tuesday, April 30, the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Student Government general council and executive board were announced. University Affairs Editor Kat Barrett has the full story.
OPINIONS: Coffee industry needs to be more sustainable
The coffee industry is built on a complex supply chain, moving from farmers, traders, processors, exporters, roaster, retailers and finally to consumers. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that understanding where our coffee comes from allows us to take better care of the aftermath.
Public Safety Briefs: April 21 – 27
A person not affiliated with St. Thomas who attempted to steal university property in the Anderson Student Center, a suspect not affiliated with St. Thomas was arrested for stealing a vehicle owned by a St. Thomas student, and a St. Thomas student unlawfully possessed a fictitious driver’s license are all a part of the public safety briefs from April 21 – 27.
Women’s track and field prepares for MIAC championship
The St. Thomas women’s track and field team prepared for the MIAC outdoor championship by competing in the Tommie Twilight meet Wednesday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and Koch Diamond.
AP: Noor convicted of murder in 911 caller death
A Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder Tuesday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who approached his squad car minutes after calling 911 to report a possible rape behind her home.
Binz Refectory may close for 2020-2021 school year
According to Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Mitchell Karstens, the Binz could be closing for the 2020-2021 school year. The move could come in unison with the shutting down of Cretin and Grace halls.
Public Safety Briefs: April 14 – April 20
A holstered firearm was found unattended in a O’Shaughnessy Science hall restroom, a student was bitten by a university neighbor’s dog, and an open alcoholic beverage was found in a university-owned vehicle are all part of the public safety briefs from April 14 – April 20.
St. Thomas women’s tennis loses to Carleton
The St. Thomas women’s tennis team lost 7-2 against the Carleton Knights Saturday at University of Minnesota Baseline Tennis Center.
OPINION: A liberal arts education is valuable
A liberal arts education is designed to expose students to other subjects: culture, history, human interaction, the physical world and more. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that a liberal arts education is valuable to finding new interests, learning various disciplines and becoming a more well-rounded person.
Officials transport man from campus to hospital
St. Thomas Public Safety, St. Paul police, fire and EMT responded to a man who appeared to be in distress outside O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Friday morning. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
Two St. Thomas students bike across the US in 4K for Cancer
St. Thomas sophomores Kai Olson and Joe Crosetto plan to bike 4,000 miles across the United States in 70 days this summer for the 4K for Cancer race, a program by the Ulman Foundation.
2019 undergraduate commencement speaker announced
Abby Heller has been chosen as the speaker for the 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Baseball falls to St. John’s in doubleheader
St. Thomas baseball lost their doubleheader against St. John’s by losing the first game 5-4 and the second 1-0 Tuesday at Koch Diamond. Sports Editor Matt Curry and Photographer Ahna Clark have the full story.