Now more than ever, students are plugged into social media during J-Term and semesters abroad. Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that constantly seeking the next great photo undermines the true value of travel and the study abroad experience.
Men’s basketball trounces Macalester, extends win streak to four
The men’s basketball team dropped a school-record 20 three-pointers against Macalester during a 122-74 blowout, lifting the team to fourth place in the MIAC standings.
Graduation fee waived for senior class
A $50 graduation fee has been waived for the Class of 2018 following talks between administrators and student government officials.
Blue moon, supermoon, total lunar eclipse rolled into one
Much of the world will get to see, a blue moon, supermoon and a total lunar eclipse all rolled into one Wednesday morning. There hasn’t been a triple lineup like this since 1982, and the next won’t occur until 2037.
Eagles, Patriots introduced at Super Bowl Media Day
Members of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots took to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Monday night for Super Bowl media day.
AP: Police: 2 others with man holed up in Minneapolis hotel
A man holed up in a hotel on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus has two others with him in one of the rooms, university and police officials said Monday, but they have stopped short of calling them hostages.
Spaulding, Renikoff lead offense in Victory over Gustavus
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to nine games on Wednesday evening, defeating Gustavus 61-45 at home.
AP: MPR releases more details of allegations against Keillor
Minnesota Public Radio has provided additional details of allegations of sexual harassment against humorist Garrison Keillor, saying his alleged conduct went well beyond his account in November of accidentally touching a woman’s bare back.
Foles, Eagles fly into Super Bowl, rout Vikings 38-7
The Philadelphia Eagles made big play after big play on both sides of the ball in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC championship.
Defense wins championships, or at least the NFC title
Two of the league’s elite defenses go at it Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) host the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) in the conference title game.
Stockman, Weiss lead Johnnies’ win over Tommies
The three-game winning streak of the St. Thomas men’s basketball team ended at the hands of rival St. John’s in a 77-62 game Saturday at Sexton Arena.
St. Kate’s Public Safety calls multiple fires on campus ‘arson’
Multiple fires were set across St. Kate’s St. Paul campus Wednesday in an apparent case of arson, according to emergency alerts sent to students.
Be SMART: Keeping your New Year’s resolutions
Creative design manager Christine Hastings explains some acronymous tips for keeping your 2018 resolutions.
OPINION: Support music artists despite expensive concert tickets
Reporter Benton Johnson argues in a column that musicians mostly make their money through tours, not online streams, which explains why tickets for Taylor Swift’s concert at US Bank Stadium are so expensive.
Stefon Diggs erased decades of Minnesota heartache
An exceptional medley of great awareness, terrific balance and deft reflexes allowed Stefon Diggs to ad lib and seize both the ball and the moment in the Vikings’ demon-exorcising “Minneapolis Miracle.”
