Designer Cecelia Porter looked into the history and facts surrounding more than 100 kidnapped schoolgirls in Nigeria.
Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls: facts and history
On-campus Goodwill drop boxes encourage donation
The St. Thomas recycling team and Residence Life placed the drop boxes around campus two weeks ago to promote recycling and donation as students pack up their rooms.
Brady Hall RA finds unique way to inspire residents
Resident Assistant Louis Missurelli challenged each resident to write down at least one thing they wanted to accomplish before their freshman year ended.
In-Depth – Internships
Employer relations specialist Jennifer Rogers and reporter Simeon Lancaster explore the advantages and disadvantages of unpaid internships.
National spotlight shines on campus sexual assault
St. Thomas will participate in a nationwide survey relating to how universities and colleges handle sexual assault and rape.
Colleges Against Cancer hosts eighth annual Relay for Life
About 440 St. Thomas community members gathered Friday to celebrate, honor and remember those affected by cancer.
Student creates children’s moccasin business
Junior Kelsey Hanson has already made and sold more than 60 pairs of her moccasins called Minnemocs.
University names IRT, Human Resources administrators
Chris Gregg was appointed interim Vice President for Information Resources and Technology and Michelle Thom was named Associate Vice President for Human Resources.
Task force seeks protections for rape victims
The Obama administration is taking steps designed to help colleges and universities reduce sexual assaults on their campuses and provide better protections for the victims when they do occur.
FemCom ‘takes back the night’ for sexual assault awareness
Pots and pans banged Thursday night as the Feminist Community club participated in “Take Back the Night.”
Students cut food purchases as living costs grow
High living costs have some off-campus students cutting back on food purchases, resulting in a fear of being unable to eat.
Lawyers release church official’s deposition
Lawyers for alleged victims of sexual abuse by priests say a former top official in the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese denied and minimized the problem.
Thefts decrease at Metro Transit bus stops
The monthly average of thefts in the Metro Transit System is down from 25 per month in 2013 to 20 per month so far in 2014.
State law enforcement cracks down on texting while driving
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reported 550 citations were issued for texting while driving between April 11-20.
Duo repurposes used bottles into glassware
Juniors Alex Meysman and Paul Schmidt create unique drinking glasses from empty alcohol bottles.