St. Thomas alumnus Phil Esten was announced as the new vice president and athletics director of the university. Esten starts in January and will take over the position from Steve Fritz, who announced his retirement earlier this semester.
Rice Park in a new light
Rice Park has been the brightly lit winter gem at the center of St. Paul. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines how the park’s recent construction has changed its traditional lighting display.
What is the flu?
The first and best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Designer Jason Ortiz outlines the symptoms of influenza and breaks down vaccination information provided by the St. Thomas Flu Clinic.
Art museums of the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to a vibrant visual arts community. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines multiple museums and galleries for Tommies to visit.
Thanksgiving by the numbers
Nearly 55 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend for Thanksgiving. Designer Jason Ortiz breaks down some of the best numbers from the holiday.
Understanding the Stock Market
Designer Christine Hastings outlines the basics of understanding the stock market. View the graphic to learn about supply and demand and “Bear” and “Bull” markets.
BrightSide Produce
BrightSide Produce makes fresh produce available in low-income urban neighborhoods. Design Manager Christine Hastings outlines the organization’s mission and its Summit marketplace stand.
Most popular Halloween candy
Americans are expected to spend about $9 billion on Halloween this year. Designer Jason Ortiz outlines the most popular Halloween candy since 2007.
Most popular Halloween costumes
Did you dress up like Hannah Montana, a character from Stranger Things or Wonder woman for Halloween? Designer Jason Ortiz outlines the most popular Halloween costumes since 2007.
Midterm mental road map
Midterm week has arrived. Graphic designer Emilia Fredrickson created a road map of tips to help students work smarter and reduce stress while studying for tests.
Healthy fall habits
As students adjust to their fall class schedules, many encounter issues with their physical and mental health. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines healthy habits for students to follow during the school year.
St. Paul fall activities guide
Designer Christine Hastings showcases popular fall activities in the St. Paul area.
Widmer’s Supermarket celebrates 60 years
On Nov. 1, Widmer’s Supermarket on St. Clair Avenue celebrated 60 years of service in the Groveland neighborhood. Widmer’s is just under a mile from campus and accepts St. Thomas Express dollars.
INFOGRAPHIC: Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence’s impact is still being felt in the southeastern United States. Design Manager Christine Hastings breaks down some of the most important numbers from this deadly storm.
ANIMATED GRAPHIC: Social media security
Facebook reports over two billion active users every month. Designer Jon Westerberg shows how your data is collected and used by the social media platform.