Design manager Elle Jackson looks at costs and benefits of colleges throughout Minnesota.
Minnesota college scorecard
Students address on-campus housing problem
When Flynn and Morrison halls filled up, students who did not want to live in “freshman dorms” expressed frustration and looked to find housing solutions for next year.
The 7 styles of learning
Learning styles are the means in which learners gain information from their surroundings through their five senses. Find out which learning style is most effective for you.
STD cases increase in Minnesota
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, sexually transmitted diseases increased by six percent in 2014. Find out more about the rise.
State of the Air report examine’s US air pollution
The American Lung Association recently released its State of the Air 2015 report, which examines air pollution levels in the U.S.
Stress triggers and how to combat them
As final exams and projects approach, designer Kari Johnson found out what the common triggers of stress are and how to combat them.
Alumni develop potentially life-saving product
If approved by the Food and Drug Association, St. Thomas alumni Susie and Michael Woulett’s new product in the Protégé Biomedical line could save both limbs and lives.
Facts surrounding the Nepal earthquake
Design manager Elle Jackson breaks down the facts surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25.
Student loans loom large after graduation
Approximately 67 percent of St. Thomas seniors will graduate with some form of debt, according to Financial Aid Associate Director Paula Benson.
A timeline of the Armenian genocide
April 24 marked the 100-year anniversary of the Armenian genocide, during which Armenians were taken from their homes, jailed, tortured and murdered.
Healthy fast food options
Design manager Elle Jackson found some healthy fast food options from some of the nation’s largest chains, all under 500 calories.
The mind of a superfan
People who identify themselves as sports fans typically have lower rates of depression and higher rates of self-esteem. Find out more about superfans here.
What is an ecological footprint?
If everyone on Earth lived like the average American, our ecological footprint tells us we would need 3.9 Earths. Find out more with this infographic.
Eco-friendly trash compactors come to campus
St. Thomas entered into a trial period with Compaction Technologies on April 1, when new trash compactors were placed in the areas that generate the most trash on campus.
Social media etiquette for college students
More and more employers are using social media to check potential job candidates, so design manager Elle Jackson compiled some tips for managing your profiles.