The NCAA announced in November that it will expand the women’s ice hockey playoff bracket from eight to 11 teams, matching the men’s hockey NCAA tournament, after teams across the United States, including the St. Thomas’, denounced the gender gap in funding by sharing an infographic with the hashtag #CloseTheGapNCAA.
At the end of Native American Heritage Month, St. Thomas works to share Indigenous history
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Native American people, culture and history and to cultivate a sense of belonging for a group that has often been denied inclusion in the United States.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas vs. Drake University preview
The St. Thomas football team will face Drake University at noon Saturday, Nov. 13 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
Public safety question appears in upcoming election
In the upcoming Nov. 2 election, residents of the City of Minneapolis will vote on a city question that will determine whether or not the police department will be replaced with a new department of public safety.
Who’s on my Ballot?: St. Paul Mayoral Ballot Breakdown
The city of St. Paul will vote for its Mayor on Nov. 2. Learn what each candidate stands for before you get to the polls.
OPINION: Climate change is coming fast and less red meat is part of the solution
The global climate continues to rise every day while cattle are the No. 1 agricultural source of greenhouse gases in the world. Opinions Editor Cam Kauffman argues that cutting back on red meat consumption could reduce negative effects on the environment.
St. Thomas to offer expanded dining options to dietary restricted students next year
St. Thomas Dining Services said dining options at the View and Northsider will return to normal next fall and plans to advertise the Individual Dietary Needs Form, better educate students about food provisions and fully open the G8 Station, which provides options to students with the top eight food allergens. Cam Kauffman, Josie Morss and Ava Wilk have the story.
St. Thomas holds first Lavender Graduation ceremony
The University of St. Thomas hosted a Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 13, which celebrated the accomplishments of LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students. Owen Larson and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
St. Thomas student creates website to help others find COVID-19 vaccine sites
Senior Austin Murr created COVIDvaccinate.me, an online website that allows St. Thomas community members and others to locate pharmacies with available COVID-19 vaccines. Natalie Hoepner and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
St. Thomas committee seeks to recognize Dakota land
St. Thomas is taking steps to acknowledge that its campus was built on stolen Dakota land by drafting a statement recognizing Dakota history. Josie Morss and Rabia Malik have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases rise, vaccine clinic this week
Twenty three positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, an increase of eight from the previous week. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Positive cases rise at St. Paul campus
Fifteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, an increase of six from the previous week. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
Autism advocates strive to go beyond awareness
April was officially Autism Awareness Month. Recently, however, advocates of autism spectrum disorder have called for a shift in the focus of the month. Many feel that while raising awareness for ASD is important, encouraging acceptance for people with autism is the more impactful goal. Lauren Price and Rabia Malik has the story.
USG presidential election will continue after unexpected and historic tie
The Undergraduate Student Government announced Thursday that the student body presidential election result was found to be a tie between juniors Adam Revoir and Tyus Edmond, the first time in USG recorded history that there was a tie between presidential candidates. Scout Mason and Molly Heimel have the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Nine COVID-19 cases reported after community vaccination event
Nine positive COVID-19 tests were reported to St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being last week, a decrease of four from the previous week, and St. Thomas community members lined up beginning Friday to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at McCarthy Gym. Justin Amaker, Casey Eakins and Lauren Dettmer have the story.