Studying for students usually means loads of reading, but St. Thomas’ new Films on Demand program is intended to provide an educational yet entertaining alternative.
About 5,000 films available through library on-demand database
Record-breaking floods affect students’ hometowns
Flooding continues to wreak havoc on communities in southeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin Monday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to meet with legislators today about the possibility of a special session to discuss flood aid.
News in :90 – Sept. 27, 2010
This is News in :90 for Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.
USG confirms no motorized floats for homecoming parade
At its Sept. 26 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government confirmed that no motorized floats will be allowed in the homecoming parade this year.
There will not be any motorized vehicles allowed in the parade because Lot H is gone and there is no place to store floats.
Clare College visits St. Thomas in last tour performance
The Clare College choir from Cambridge, England filled the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel with music Saturday evening, performing in front of a full assembly of alumni, students and guests.
Former prisoner speaks about universal human rights
When Roxana Saberi was arrested in Tehran, Iran, in 2009, she didn’t know that more than a year later, she’d be a well-known human rights advocate speaking around the country.
News in :90 – Sept. 24, 2010
[slidepress gallery= ‘100924_ninpagano’] This is News in :90 for Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.
National bedbug problem not an issue for St. Thomas dorm rooms
Bloodsuckers have started to take over college dorm rooms across the country. No, not the vampire kind. These bloodsuckers are bedbugs.
Seven USG spots filled in fall elections
The Undergraduate Student Government fall election results are out. While the election turnout was lower than the spring elections, USG president Dwight Anderson said the number of voters was “pretty good” compared to past fall elections.
News in :90 – Sept. 23, 2010
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010.
Proximity to cafeteria, gym affects freshman weight gain, study says
The dreaded “Freshman 15” is defined as the weight gain students typically experience during their first year at college, but this year’s freshman class doesn’t seem very concerned.
News in :90 – Sept. 22, 2010
[slidepress gallery= ‘100922_becca’] This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010.
Fall Activities Fair in Anderson complex draws 2,000 students
An estimated 2,000 students participated in the fall Activities Fair in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex during convocation hour Tuesday.
Jack’s Mannequin to break in new field house Oct. 2
Jack’s Mannequin and Unicycle Loves You will rock out in the new field house for the fall concert, STAR announced Monday.
News in :90 – Sept. 21, 2010
[slidepress gallery= ‘100921_nintrump’] This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.