Opinions editor Jamie Bernard believes the U.S. needs another movement for education, which could lie in President Obama’s America’s College Promise proposal.
Closing the college gap
Minn. ranks 5th in nation for student debt
The Project on Student Debt report also ranked St. Thomas as fourth in the state among private, nonprofit universities in Minnesota for highest debt after graduation.
In Depth – College bullying
TommieMedia reporter Simeon Lancaster sat down with Tonia Bock, teaching developmental psychologist, to discuss bullying in college.
Obama addresses sexual violence on college campuses
President Barack Obama unveiled a public awareness campaign Friday called “It’s On Us” to prevent sexual assault.
Campus militarization goes too far
Reporter Jamie Bernard argues that the militarization of police forces shouldn’t extend to college campuses.
Is college worth it?
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky argues that the value of an education from a university has become increasingly questionable.
Minnesota retains top spot in ACT college entrance exam
The state’s high school seniors scored 22.9 out of a possible 36 on the ACT, ranking Minnesota first among 27 states in which at least half of graduates took the exam.
College majors with the most post-grad success
Designer Elliot Polsky found the top areas of graduate and undergraduate studies based on salary, unemployment rates and personal interest.
Moving back with parents: stifling or beneficial?
Although moving home after living independently in college requires adjustments, columnist Anne Gaslin says it can be helpful in the long run.
Dealing with roommate problems
Columnist Anne Gaslin found that almost everyone faces the same roommate issues, but dealing with them is just a part of college.
A less-extreme approach to college bars
Columnist Anne Gaslin decided not to drink during the first part of her final college semester, and she was surprised at what she found.
Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests
A study of drug and alcohol arrests on U.S. college campuses brings some unwanted glory to schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Minnesota ranks fourth in student loan debt
Designer Sam Wisneski breaks down findings from a new report on average student loan debt including where Minnesota students and St. Thomas students fall.
Tommies narrowly lead Augsburg at half
Despite quarterback Alex Fenske being intercepted twice and sacked twice in the first half, the St. Thomas football team held a 7-6 lead over Augsburg College at halftime.