Democrat Rick Nolan and Republican Allen Quist won congressional primaries Tuesday night after decades out of public office.
Bookstore prepares for high demand of rental and used textbooks
A new survey finds nearly three-quarters of college students rent or buy used textbooks. According to Tony Erickson, St. Thomas director of bookstores, students will be able to rent more books than ever.
Students rally online against housing ordinance
With the new housing ordinance officially set in the St. Thomas neighborhood, students have begun brainstorming ways to oppose the new law, including the creation of a Facebook group.
Students start pro-Israeli group on campus
St. Thomas siblings Andrew and Angie Hasek were inspired to start a pro-Israeli group on campus after attending the Christians United for Israel conference.
Tommie Spotlight: Paul Michell
St. Thomas junior Paul Michell is a familiar face in the Brady Educational Center’s practice rooms. With the release of his first album, “Wake Me Up” on June 19, Michell has a lot to be excited for.
New orientation schedule helps incoming freshmen
This year there are significant changes in the daily schedule of orientation, one of which includes meetings between the students and their counselors.
Donors give St. Thomas largest Division III stadium video board
The board, which measures 27 feet 11 inches tall by 48 feet 5 inches wide, will show replays, video clips, advertisements and more. It will sit on top of the block wall at the stadium’s north end on the St. Paul campus.
Shooting suspect in court with orange-red hair
James Holmes appeared in court for the first time Monday and appeared dazed.
Movie massacre suspect mum; Batman mask found
Authorities have put James Holmes in solitary confinement, and law enforcement officials say he’s not talking.
Yoga teacher fired after glare at Facebook worker
The student was texting during yoga class, the yoga instructor did not call the student out but gave a disapproving look.
President’s signature erases threat of loan hike
St. Thomas students can breathe easier after President Barack Obama signed bipartisan legislation into law Friday that will keep interest rates on certain college loans from doubling.
COJO professors get real on reality TV in new book
The book dives into the “surreal world” of reality television, a genre recently dominating the airwaves and popular culture. It also examines the positive and negative effects that reality television has on popular culture and why it really does matter in today’s society.
High court upholds key part of Obama health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul.
Senate leaders say they have student loan deal
The senate has found a way to stop student loan rates from doubling.
Tommie senior wins prestigious Boren Scholarship
Kayden Bui is the first St. Thomas student in seven years to receive this honor. He will travel to China and Southeast Asia to help with HIV prevention and other health-related issues.