Many things take up our time. Whether it be school, work, hobbies or other social engagements, it is easy to get overwhelmed when there are only 24 hours in a day. Designer Ellie Lehto outlines a few tips for better time management.
St. Thomas’ Office of Sustainability Initiatives is holding an online EcoChallenge that started April 20 and runs until May 3. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Both the St. Thomas men’s and women’s hockey coaches spend a large amount of time committed to their respective teams during the year, however; they both lead different professional lives off the ice. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Distancing is especially difficult when we need the comfort and support of each other so badly. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues while physical isolation is important for curbing the pandemic, we can, and should, maintain safe contact with others.
St. Thomas early education major Shannon Bach knew she would spend the spring of her senior year student teaching. She didn’t know she would be teaching 20 energetic kindergarteners over Zoom. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
What happens to digital devices after we get rid of them, and what effect does this have on our Earth? Designer Maggie Stout breaks down this process and outlines the impact this has on our environment.
In response to Gov. Tim Walz’ executive order closing all dine-in restaurants until May 4, many restaurants in Minnesota are offering curbside pickup, takeout or delivery options. Here is a list of some restaurants near St. Thomas that currently offer these options.
Jason King will begin his first season as head coach of the St. Thomas men’s lacrosse program next season, as the team defends its national title from 2019. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
In the eighth “Life in Isolation” feature, Lori Haugen, Director Emily Haugen’s mother, gives her perspective as a mother of four in the small, COVID-19 infected community of Fairmont, Minnesota.
University administrators Sheneeta White and Kris Wammer spoke, spring elections changes were announced and various university updates were discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, April 16. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
St. Thomas biology professor and published researcher Afshan Ismat is working on a research project with undergraduate students to discover how cancer cells spread from tumors into other parts of the body. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday the state has struck a deal with the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic to test as many as 20,000 people per day for the coronavirus.
The University of St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars program will still require ACT and SAT test scores despite the university announcing that they will be transitioning to test-optional admissions. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
Across the globe, climate scientists have observed a rapid change in urban environments. Columnist Zaid Khan argues even though pollution has stagnated, climate change will continue if we don’t use this time to proactively change our way of life.
In the seventh “Life in Isolation” feature, Reporter Mia Laube shares her personal struggles with mental health and explains how this unusual time is affecting her.
