President Barack Obama said in a conference call to college journalists that without congressional action, the current interest rate on Stafford loans would double to 6.8 percent.
Future student loan rates in question
The Loft fails to meet lofty expectations, possible changes to come
Since the smoothie and specialty drink cafe opened with the rest of the student center in January, The Loft has failed to make a profit or break even.
Alcohol, marijuana violations help pay for Residence Life events
Residence Life allocates funds to the Residence Hall Association so it can put on programming events, but the rest of the money comes from alcohol and marijuana violations. These violations are the only type that result in fines for residents.
Scooter’s reduces original menu, more changes expected next fall
The decision to reduce Scooter’s menu happened shortly after the grand opening of the Anderson Student Center. The menu will grow when specials are added to the new menu. Students can expect more changes in the fall.
Top business students ‘tapped’ into Beta Gamma Sigma
International business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma “tapped” 57 St. Thomas juniors and 26 seniors by visiting their business classes.
Vocation to consecrated life debate fills 3M Auditorium
Philosophy professor Greg Coulter and The Rev. Andrew Cozzens of the St. Paul Seminary debated Thursday night at St. Thomas’ 3M Auditorium about whether the vocation to consecrated life is superior to other vocations.
Banquet draws 300, seniors celebrate college experience
Glasses clinked and laughter filled the Woulfe Alumni Hall Thursday night as about 300 seniors gathered to celebrate their achievements and time spent together.
University recycles pizza boxes in eco-friendly way
St. Paul’s recycling partner Eureka Recycling began accepting pizza boxes at the curb this past fall. Watch the video story here.
News in :90 – April 25, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
It’s official: Tauer named men’s basketball coach
Athletic Director Steve Fritz removed the interim tag and officially announced that John Tauer will be the 22nd coach of the St. Thomas men’s basketball team.
Tommie Spotlight: Anna and Rachel Wright
The St. Thomas women’s tennis team has a new doubles team, but the two players are used to being grouped together.
Breaking the Silence event draws support, criticism
The St. Thomas Allies club’s Breaking the Silence event drew more than a dozen students Friday, April 20, to the Upper East Quad to honor victims of sexuality-based violence.
Freshman takes robotics to new heights
Freshman Chris Nagel quickly found his niche at St. Thomas in the lower level of O’Shaughnessy Science Hall. It’s not a typical hangout for students, but in the basement he is able to do what he loves: build robots. Watch the video package here.
Crammed in the classroom: science department needs more space
The number of science majors has quadrupled since the opening of the Frey Science and Engineering Center. Additional students and faculty require more space than it provides.
African dance class gets ‘Livin’ in Color’ week moving
The sounds of Shakira could be heard Tuesday, April 17, throughout the lower level of the Anderson Student Center as students taught African dance moves as a part of “Livin’ in Color” week.