An army of women and their supporters estimated in the tens of thousands poured onto the front grounds of the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday to hear a call for resistance and mobilization against Donald Trump’s new presidency.
Promises, pomp and protests as Trump sworn in
Pledging to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a deeply divided nation and ushering in an unpredictable era in Washington. His victory gives Republicans control of the White House for the first time in eight years.
St. Thomas to host national business plan competition
The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship is hosting two divisions of competitions for students with a business plan — one is for local high school and St. Thomas graduate and undergraduate students, and the other is for undergraduate students nationwide.
Change doesn’t require a new year
I stopped making new year’s resolutions three years ago, when I realized that the calendar changing is not a good enough reason for me to change.
Tommies topple after 13-point halftime lead, fall to Oles 62-53
After a double-digit lead at halftime, the St. Thomas basketball team slipped into a deficit it would not return from, falling to St. Olaf 62-53 and ending its five-game win streak Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena.
AP: Dylann Roof sentenced to die for church slayings
A federal jury has sentenced Dylann Roof to death for killing nine black church members in a racially motivated attack in South Carolina in 2015.
AP: Federal agency gets public input after Castile shooting
A federal agency that’s reviewing a Minnesota police department after the fatal shooting of Philando Castile is kicking off its work with a series of listening sessions designed to give citizens a chance to express concerns and offer suggestions.
AP: Minnesota fires coach Claeys after team boycott threat
Minnesota fired coach Tracy Claeys on Tuesday, just over two weeks after the football program became embroiled in a standoff with the administration over the suspension of 10 players in connection with allegations of sexual assault.
St. Thomas pledges to protect DACA students, warns undocumented students to return to U.S. before inauguration day
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan has signed two letters in support of undocumented students on campuses in the United States.
Define America, Happy Tommies and sexual assault alert system in USG update
In the final Undergraduate Student Government meeting of fall semester on Dec. 8, the general council approved two new clubs and one finance request and watched two presentations.
St. Thomas launches online counseling services
On Dec. 5, the University of St. Thomas formally launched Learn to Live which offers online programs and tools for students struggling with stress, depression, low mood or social anxiety.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business discredited, lose federal aid
Following allegations of fraud and misrepresentation, Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business will no longer be able to offer their students federal aid.
Dorothy Day center expands quarters for homeless
After more than three years of planning, Catholic Charities will open the doors in December to part of its new center, Dorothy Day Place.
“Family” instrumental in brass choir
The St. Thomas brass choir consists of 15 members who share one love: brass instruments.
St. Thomas sees its first major snowfall
Reporter Lydia Lockwood photographed the weekend’s snowfall Monday afternoon.
