Kendall Shostak explores the benefits of walkable communities, and argues that college campuses should not be the only pedestrian-focused places in the United States.
OPINION: College campuses shouldn’t be the only walkable communities
St. Thomas students’ laptop stickers tell the stories behind masked faces in the crowd
At a school with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, St. Thomas students’ laptop stickers tell their stories to passersby if they take the time to look.
COVID-19 in my Community: May 6, 2020
In TommieMedia’s fourth COVID-19 in my community report, reporter Annie Terry reports from Greendale, Wisconsin on how residents in her community are hanging paper decorations for a neighborhood scavenger hunt, aiming to increase a sense of community amid social distancing regulations.
New parking lot to be built on St. Kate’s green space
Several trees have been cut down at St. Catherine University to make room for a new parking facility.
VIDEO: Sophomore creates community across campus
St. Thomas sophomore Dylan Barrett says community is very important to him. That is evident in his busy life as a student, resident advisor, magician and leader of the St. Thomas pep band.
Students volunteer to learn business skills, leave impact on community
More than 175 students connected with 31 nonprofit companies and explored service opportunities in the Twin Cities on Sept. 15 during the Service Opportunities Fair for the Common Good in McNeely Hall.
University hires Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Calvin Hill, the university’s new Diversity and Inclusion Officer, began working in the St. Thomas Office of Institutional Diversity on Jan. 26.
Students to take part in I AM ST. PAUL!
Sophomore Ellie Eischens is an assistant stylist and sophomore Lauren Lundstrom is the assistant producer for I AM ST. PAUL!, a variety and fashion show featuring local talent.
Planning begins for new apartments near campus
Cullen LLC has announced plans to build a four-story apartment complex near Finn Street and Grand Avenue.
Community concern grows over Ukraine conflict
St. Thomas community members with connections in the east are concerned for loved ones in the midst one of Europe’s worst crises since the Cold War.
Love Your Melon celebrates homecoming
Love Your Melon returned from its month-long nationwide tour Friday with a celebration at St. Thomas.
Top 5 free attractions
Think you need a big budget to enjoy the Twin Cities? Photo Editor Morgan Neu set out with an empty wallet to have some fun.
Love Your Melon to mobilize mission with 13-state tour
Love Your Melon plans to mobilize its mission of making a difference for cancer patients when its founders embark on a nationwide mobile head-shaving campaign in January.
More on the archdiocese’s list of accused priests
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said that with a court’s permission, it plans this month to release the names of some priests who sexually abused children.
Council seeks student input in planning survey
The survey is meant to serve as a blueprint for future development and improvements to the city, and the coordinator said students’ opinions matter.