Plastic bags have been known to harm the environment in many ways. Designer Maggie Stout has an infographic outlining these different ways.
INFOGRAPHIC: How plastic bags damage the environment
OPINION: Architecture should be shaped by culture, not the government
The United States has changed greatly since the Founding Fathers and so have architectural trends. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues when federal buildings’ architecture reflects the current time, America’s history is united and showcased through culture and federal work.
St. Thomas students win big at AdFed Show 2020
University of St. Thomas students Sam Herriges and Olivia Zipperer dominated the Minnesota AdFed Show 2020 student competition, which was held on Friday, Feb. 28 at Orchestra Hall. Ad/PR Director Alexis Okafor recaps the students’ results.
St. Thomas unveils new app for students
St. Thomas has launched a new app for students called U of St. Thomas – Minnesota. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Joe Biden wins Minnesota in presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota, his seventh state on Super Tuesday. He also won Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia as of 12:01 a.m. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker, Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Design Manager Reid Neeser have the story.
‘Me too’ creator calls for reflection, change
After two and a half years, me too Movement creator Tarana Burke says people have forgotten what the movement is about. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: On college campuses far far away…a look into student-led protests and why they matter
Americans shouldn’t forget the protesting vigor of the past. Columnist Zaid Khan argues college students should get involved in the causes they believe in and understand the change they can make.
Keanu Daley wins Tommie Award, first international student to do so
Keanu Daley, a triple major in actuarial science, statistics and theology has been named recipient of the 2020 Tommie Award, and is the first international student to receive this honor. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
Student-run group ‘The Condom Good’ promotes reproductive and sexual health on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, students from the group now known as “The Condom Good” made condoms and chocolates available to passersby on the corner of Summit and Cretin avenues, promoting reproductive and sexual health. Reporter Leila Weah and Videographer Song Johansen have the story.
Men’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid, will play St. Norbert
No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball will travel to Platteville, Wisconsin to play the St. Norbert College Green Knights from the Midwest Conference in round one of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament on at 5 p.m. on March 6. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
Reality TV show “Love Island” recruits in the Twin Cities
On Saturday, Feb. 15 the reality TV show “Love Island” recruited potential contestants at Surly Brewing Co. in Northeast Minneapolis. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
St. Thomas student founds jewelry company: “Penny’s Piercings”
With the Mall of America only miles away, St. Thomas students need not look further than Murray Hall to find affordable earrings. That’s because first-year student Penny Groethe, creator of Penny’s Piercings, can whip up a pair in minutes. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Reporter Mia Laube have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s basketball places second in MIAC championship
Senior forward Elijah Hannah led the floor in rebounds, but the No. 2-ranked Tommies came up short, losing to No. 1-ranked St. John’s 82-63 in the men’s basketball MIAC championship at Sexton Arena Saturday night. Production Editor Kat Barrett has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: No. 4 Tommies men’s hockey upset No. 1 Johnnies in MIAC semifinals
Brett Gravelle scored two goals against the Johnnies, leading the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 4-1 win Saturday at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, advancing the Tommies to the MIAC championship for the first time since 2017. Reporter Andres Tejeda and University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
OPINION: Left-wing populism benefits the right
Political issues in the United States and Europe, such as immigration and international trade, have recently split the electorate into two sides. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues that while this split might be ideological, the approach that both sides use, populism, is the same.