While taking numerous shots may lead to a fun and crazy night for some students, a recent Journal Cortex study suggests a hangover is not the only side effect young people will experience.
Binge drinking at young age shrinks your brain, study says
Former Montana QB’s rape trial begins
More than 150 potential jurors packed a hotel ballroom Friday for the rape trial of a former University of Montana quarterback, as attorneys attempted to seat an impartial panel in a town where Griz football is king.
Water line break floods downtown St. Paul streets
An underground water line ruptured early Saturday in downtown St. Paul, flooding several city blocks and temporarily causing a widespread drop in water pressure, officials said.
Hacker gains access to Bush family emails, photos
A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.
Huge storm blankets Northeast with 2 feet of snow
A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast overnight, where more than 650,000 homes and businesses in the densely populated region lost power.
Asmat museum opens new exhibit, hopes to get more student interest
After one year, the American Museum of Asmat Art isn’t drawing enough students, but the people who run it aren’t going to give up.
Noodle bar opens in the Loft
Just short of its January deadline, the Loft pulled through Thursday’s convo hour with a grand opening for the Japanese noodle bar.
‘Baloun and Ben in the Morning’ launches, provides latest sports news
St. Thomas juniors Ben Kula and Matt Baloun have created their own online sports talk show to update people on national sporting events.
Students create internships for peers
Growth in St. Thomas student-run businesses like DoDrinks and Love Your Melon has motivated the creators of these companies to hire student interns, specifically, their peers.
The View explores trayless option
Executive chef Ken Grogg said the university is starting to explore the trayless option in hopes to control the waste of food and water usage.
Former Tommie dancer shares Super Bowl stage with Beyoncé
While most of America watched the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens go head-to-head during Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII, junior Brittney Schubert helped Beyoncé steal the show.
Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays
The Boy Scouts of America put off a decision Wednesday on whether to lift its ban on gay members and leaders, saying the question will be taken up at the organization’s national meeting in May.
Students should be aware of norovirus
The norovirus has been popping up throughout Minnesota this winter, putting many people, including students, at risk of illness.
15-year sentence in totem pole death
The 51-year-old man admitted he was arguing with his wife about his Internet romance just before she was pinned under the totem pole the two were carving at their home.
Tax increases not an issue for university student workers
On Jan. 1, the Social Security tax jumped to 6.2 percent from last year’s 4.2 percent. According to the tax code, students who are employed at their university are exempt from both the Social Security and Medicare taxes.