After seven years as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, Terence Langan will be stepping down.
The search for a new dean is underway
Clown craze not a threat, says St. Paul police
Since August, encounters with clowns highly publicized by social media have spread fear across the country, but Sgt. Michael Ernster, public information officer at the St. Paul Police Department, said the public doesn’t need to be afraid.
Sec. of State, St. Thomas groups register young voters to increase turnout
As the 2016 election draws near, Secretary Steve Simon is doing everything he can to get young people involved.
Ex-St. Thomas assistant coach charged in sexual conduct case
Jon Michael Hughes, a former St. Thomas assistant men’s basketball coach, has been charged with third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct over allegations from his time as a high school teacher.
Summit Singers, engineering collaboration brings color to sound
The voices of the Summit Singers will be seen as colors, shapes and lights thanks to a collaboration between the a cappella group and engineering students.
Engineering students bring solar charging to Elk River
Seniors Frank Pitera, Alex Fernandez, Josh Gutzmann, Mike Lemay and Charlie Gerten have a unique partnership with the city of Elk River to design and install a solar-powered charging station.
New center to combine campus resources
The leaders of the project hope it will allow students to make the most of their time at St. Thomas.
Injured limbs, a fake driver’s license and underage drinking in this week’s public safety briefs
On Oct. 3 at 2:20 a.m. Public Safety documented damage to property in the Flynn S1 parking garage. A St. Thomas-owned vehicle scraped against a yellow pillar, causing damage to the passenger side door.
Pep band makes a comeback at St. Thomas
When first-year Dylan Barrett came to St. Thomas, he fell in love with the school. To him, though, there was just one thing missing: a pep band.
Students pitch business ideas in Tommie Tank
Professor Jay Ebben’s Entrepreneurial Finance class will be thrown to the sharks on Oct. 11 and Oct. 13 as they face a panel of investors in Schultz Hall, recreating their own version of the TV show “Shark Tank.”
Tommies Together Volunteer Center provides service opportunities for students
The newly-opened Tommies Together Volunteer Center offers a wide range of opportunities for St. Thomas students and faculty to make a difference in their community this year.
Petition rallies students for Stewardship Garden
A petition to preserve the green space on South Campus began circulating over the past week making it clear that the St. Thomas community does not take this small dose of nature for granted.
By the numbers: Clinton vs. Trump
The poll numbers are in after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s first debate. See who’s winning right now.
Owner of Snuffy’s Malt Shop dies
Mike Mueller, the owner of Snuffy’s Malt Shops and prominent member of the Twin Cities community, died on Sept. 12 due to heart failure.
Humor based campaign leads to a win for the new freshman class president
Ryan Sustacek barely set down his suitcases in his new dorm room before launching his campaign for freshman class president.