A masked gunman open fired in Colorado open fired at a Batman showing. This is the nation’s worst mass shooting since 2009.
Despite appeals, five-story apartment complex set to be built
The three-month debate over the apartment complex is the latest chapter in ongoing tensions between student renters and homeowners. Some permanent residents don’t like the basis for the city’s decision.
Tommie Spotlight: Brentley Farber
Farber is currently a rapper in the band FressssshAir. The group first took the stage at St. Thomas at the 2009 Ebony Mic Night sponsored by the Black Empowerment Student Alliance.
St. Thomas law student in medically induced coma after fall in Rome
St. Thomas law student Ricky DeMello has responded to some stimuli after his fall out of a window at the John Cabot University campus in Rome.
Fewer auto closings reduce US unemployment claims
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is at the lowest level since March 2008. At the same time, hiring rates have slowed sharply this quarter compared to the first quarter this year.
Yoga teacher fired after glare at Facebook worker
The student was texting during yoga class, the yoga instructor did not call the student out but gave a disapproving look.
One more splash of change for north campus
The facelift of north campus continues this summer with the addition of a fountain in front of the Anderson Student Center.
President’s signature erases threat of loan hike
St. Thomas students can breathe easier after President Barack Obama signed bipartisan legislation into law Friday that will keep interest rates on certain college loans from doubling.
Tommies still dealing with Duluth flood aftermath
Some Tommies and their families now face a monumental cleanup effort after torrential rain on June 20 flooded homes and destroyed roads.
Presidential search committee members: why them?
The Board Affairs Committee was responsible for establishing the presidential search committee and selected Dr. John M. Morrison, Board of Trustee member, as its chairman.
COJO professors get real on reality TV in new book
The book dives into the “surreal world” of reality television, a genre recently dominating the airwaves and popular culture. It also examines the positive and negative effects that reality television has on popular culture and why it really does matter in today’s society.
Congress passes student loans, highway jobs bill
Congress approved legislation Friday avoiding interest rate increases on new loans to millions of college students.
Students divided on Affordable Care Act ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court decided that the most controversial aspect, the individual mandate requiring Americans to have health insurance, was ruled valid as a tax; the decision affects how people will receive health care and medicine.
High court upholds key part of Obama health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul.
Health care ruling may not sway Minn.’s direction
With the Supreme Court’s healthcare overhaul decision due Thursday, Gov. Mark Dayton talks about how it will impact Minnesota.