Bombs exploded at the Brussels airport and one of the city’s metro stations Tuesday, killing at least 31 people and wounding dozens.
At least 31 dead in bombings of Brussels airport, metro
St. Thomas suspends Sustainability Committee
The St. Thomas Sustainability Committee, funded with $50,000, was discontinued during the last school year.
Minneapolis campus crimes don’t prompt more security
St. Thomas’ Minneapolis campus has not stepped up security after two women were robbed Wednesday evening near the campus, the second incident downtown this week.
St. Thomas School of Law celebrates new rankings
The University of St. Thomas School of Law jumped 24 places to rank 111 in the U.S. News and World Report law program ranking.
Tommie Spotlight: John Abraham, Professor of the Year
St. Thomas Professor John Abraham has been named the 2016 Professor of the Year, but he thinks it reflects well on the university as a whole than on himself.
Nutritionist gives healthy diet tips for athletes
Carrie Peterson, the program director of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, spoke to St. Thomas athletes about how to maintain a healthy diet.
Green Card Voices exhibit aims to foster understanding
The Green Card Voices Exhibit, located in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library until March 11, tells the stories of immigrants who came to the U.S.
Public Safety briefs – March 9, 2016
Graffiti, marijuana and a stolen trash can are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
The Rev. David Smith creates legacy of justice and peace
The Rev. David Smith arrived at St. Thomas more than 50 years ago, but his eyes still brighten when speaking of his true passion – advocating for justice and peace, both at home and abroad.
St. Thomas and St. Kate’s students collaborate for “Into the Woods”
More students than ever before were drawn to St. Catherine’s theater program this spring, due to its production of “Into the Woods,” a beloved play that combines classic fairy tales and adds a twist.
Tommie Spotlight: Xavier Walk
St. Thomas sophomore Xavier Walk believes anyone can be a superhero; all they need is inspiration.
Sanders takes Minnesota’s DFL caucus
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans flocked to the caucuses Tuesday night, giving Sen. Bernie Sanders more than 60 percent of the Minnesota vote in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party caucus.
GOP reports record turnout in Minnesota caucuses
Spokeswoman Katie Boyd says the party has counted 79,000 participants so far with only about 70 percent of results in. She says that is 15,000 more than in the record year of 2008. Democrats also reported very heavy turnout Tuesday but haven’t yet given numbers.
Clinton, Trump claim big Super Tuesday victories
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton swept through the South on Super Tuesday, with the front-runners claiming victory in their parties’ primaries in delegate-rich Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. Clinton also carried Texas, the night’s biggest prize.
Freshman trains for half marathon
Freshman Haley Grotbeck has plans to run the Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon in May and has been training diligently.