Americans are expected to spend a total of $18.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. Find out some other facts about the business of the holiday.
The business of Valentine’s Day
Students battle icy weather conditions
Despite the slippery roads, the university did not cancel classes, and St. Paul did not declared a snow emergency Tuesday.
Seminarian band eager to continue performing
Big Spence and the Gents, a band made up of St. John Vianney seminarians, plans to give another performance this spring at the Catholic Studies talent show.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Japan and Singapore
Check out photos from TommieMedia photojournalist Hung Le’s trip to Japan and Singapore during January.
Public Safety briefs
A suspicious email, public urination on the Lower Quad and graffiti on the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Super Bowl XLIX by the numbers
Find out some interesting facts about Super Bowl XLIX, including the cost of tickets and the number of tweets sent during the game and halftime show.
Tommies discuss start of spring semester
TommieMedia asked students how the first day of spring semester went and what they’re looking forward to, both inside and outside the classroom.
Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival brings in crowd
Check out photos from the 13th annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival on Saturday, hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Celebrities who interned
Can you guess where some celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Steve Jobs, interned before they were famous?
Holiday fun facts
Did you know American adults are expected to spend an average of $720 on Christmas gifts this year? Find out some more holiday fun facts.
Seminarians become ‘Fit for Ministry’
The university’s advanced exercise and physiology lab course developed a 12-week fitness program to encourage a healthy lifestyle among seminarians.
Students show off festive Christmas sweaters
Photojournalist Elena Neuzil searched campus to find students who were sporting their favorite Christmas sweaters.
Karmin brings high-energy concert to St. Thomas
Performing its last concert of 2014 in the Woulfe Alumni Hall, Karmin played hits including “Acapella” and “Pulses” and featured a wide spectrum of genres.
Historic St. Paul landmarks
Photojournalist Carlee Hackl ventured to some of St. Paul’s historic locations, including the James J. Hill House, Indian Mounds Regional Park and more.
HUSA celebrates the Hmong New Year
The New Year celebration in Woulfe Alumni Auditorium Saturday night included a play, musical performances and a fashion show of traditional and modern Hmong attire.