Students’ federal financial aid dollars remain in limbo after sequester budget cuts took effect March 1.
USG, STAR propose decrease on student activity fees
Students who find it hard to keep up with St. Thomas’ annual tuition increase may find some relief in the form of student activity fees next year.
USG swears in Spiritual Committee Chair
The Undergraduate Student Government swore in sophomore Megan Fisher as the new Spiritual Committee Chair at its meeting Sunday.
Green Dot to aide bystander awareness in violent situations
Anyone who has witnessed a violent scene and didn’t know what to do could find answers in St. Thomas’ new violence prevention strategy, Green Dot.
USG approves support for statewide medical amnesty bill
USG president Mike Orth said the University of Minnesota Student Government approached him last week in an effort to push approval of the bill.
Woman’s journey though St. Thomas history
President-elect Julie Sullivan is the first female chosen to be lead the university, but her path to the position has been paved by women throughout St. Thomas’ history.
USG approves new junior class senator
The Undergraduate Student Government elected Kelly Higgins as junior class senator Sunday.
A conversation with St. Thomas president-elect Julie Sullivan
University Affairs Editor Gabrielle Martinson sat down with Julie Sullivan to discuss the things to come at St. Thomas under her leadership.
St. Thomas presidential position is highly sought
The staff member assigned to assist the search said it became clear that the presidency of St. Thomas was a desirable job when a committee began accepting applications last August.
St. Thomas continues focus on sexual assault education
As the rape trial of former University of Montana quarterback, Jordan Johnson, takes the national stage, St. Thomas students and administration are refocusing on sexual assault education to prevent sexual violence on campus.
Sports in :60 — Feb. 8, 2013
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
Tax increases not an issue for university student workers
On Jan. 1, the Social Security tax jumped to 6.2 percent from last year’s 4.2 percent. According to the tax code, students who are employed at their university are exempt from both the Social Security and Medicare taxes.
News in :90 — Feb. 1, 2013
This is News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.
Rugby club to skate in Jablonski pond hockey tournament
The St. Thomas men’s rugby club is keeping busy during their off season by lacing up their skates.
Financial aid cuts loom over students
Many people are experiencing financial woe as a result of the government’s efforts to reduce the country’s deficit, and if they aren’t feeling the effects already, students could be next.