Senior chemistry major Sarah Hansen is synthesizing what could end up being a new antibiotic.
Chemistry major trying to create new antibiotic
Golf teams hit the links on virtual green
The men’s and women’s golf teams are practicing through the long Minnesota winter in a golf training room, equipped with a golf simulation screen.
Former student previews upcoming concert
Luke Spehar, a 2010 graduate, joined reporter Carly Samuelson in the studio to preview his on-campus concert this Friday.
Student researching new ways to use glow-in-the-dark chemical
Junior Nick Serratore works with luminol derivatives, chemicals that are chemiluminescent and exhibit a bluish glow when mixed with the right chemical.
New art exhibit showcases photos from around the world
The exhibition focused on six photographers’ national and international journeys. Many of the photographs were taken during the photographers’ trips abroad.
Lent: What are students giving up?
Students discuss what they’re planning on giving up for the Lenten season, which starts March 9 with Ash Wednesday.
Students compete in Singing Bee
The contestants chose songs by spinning a wheel until it landed on anything from Tom Petty to Taylor Swift. The top finishers were awarded prizes.
Public Safety briefs
On March 1 at 5:15 p.m., Public Safety and St. Paul Fire Department medics responded to a medical in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center. A UST student who experienced a seizure was transported by medics to an area hospital for further medical attention.
Physics student works on ‘Optical Tweezers’
For the past year and a half, senior Eric Brost has worked on a physics project that uses lasers to move particles. The experiment, which is called “Optical Tweezers,” could possibly be used in cell surgery.
Geology students researching Minnesota lakes
Seniors Ben Czeck and Sean Hagen, both geology majors, are conducting lake research at St. Thomas.
Engineering students creating hybrid power system
Senior electrical engineering majors Joe Maniaci, Jeff Buchholz and Jess Meyer have worked for the last year on a project called “The Wind Strip,” a hybrid power system.
St. Thomas-Augsburg fitness challenge under way
The second annual “Auggies vs. Tommies Fitness Challenge” started last week. St. Thomas staff and faculty are trying to reclaim the title from Augsburg in the nine-week competition.
Public Safety briefs
On Feb. 23 at 1:37 a.m., Public Safety documented a roommate dispute in Dowling Residence Hall. A UST student met with Residence Life staff and requested to be moved to a new residence as a result of ongoing disputes with another student.
Phone apps can determine personality types, research finds
Determining someone’s true personality is no easy feat, unless you have his or her phone.
‘Freak Piano Blowout’ concert puts new spin on piano pieces
The event, held in the Brady Educational Center auditorium, showcased the talents of aspiring music majors as well as the work of contemporary composers.