The winter season won’t stop the Rollerblading Club from lacing up its blades. The new club, which started last fall, is rollerblading in the Metrodome to stay active.
Public Safety briefs
On Feb. 15 at 1:11 a.m., Public Safety responded to a suspicious incident in Dowling Residence Hall. An unidentified male, reported to have entered the building through an exterior alarm door, could not be located upon officers’ search of DOW.
iPads, e-books replacing textbooks at St. Thomas?
Instead of simply receiving a congratulatory high-five during the march through the arches, incoming Tommie freshmen might be handed a shiny new iPad in future years.
Several colleges and universities around the country are giving freshmen iPads to replace textbooks as learning tools and, in some cases, to help cut costs.
St. Thomas staff discuss Black History Month
Sister Sharon Howell and Denise Dieffenbach, director of Multicultural Student Services, joined reporter Tarkor Zehn in the studio to talk about Black History Month.
Public Safety briefs
On Feb. 8 at 3:18 p.m., Public Safety documented a medical that occurred outside of St. John Vianney. A UST guest reported they tripped and fell outside of SJV, receiving a facial injury as a result.
On Feb. 8 at 9:49 p.m., Public Safety responded to disorderly conduct in Morrison Hall. A UST student who was verbally abusive towards a UST employee was identified by officers.
More or less makeup? Students weigh in
One in three women refuse to leave the house without wearing makeup, according to a new study by Superdrug, and St. Thomas students aren’t surprised by the findings.
Students and staff talk Valentine’s Day plans
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, St. Thomas students and staff talked about their upcoming plans.
Pop culture courses popular with students
From Lady Gaga to Harry Potter, pop culture seems to be popping up in universities across the country. St. Thomas and St. Catherine’s University offer courses and even a minor that incorporate pop culture into the curriculum.
Public Safety briefs
On Jan. 31 at 4:43 p.m., Public Safety and St. Paul Fire Department Medics responded to a medical outside of Anderson Parking Facility. A UST student who fell and injured their ankle was
transported by Medics to an area hospital for further medical attention.
On Feb. 1 at 9:53 p.m., Public Safety reported a suspicious incident in Morrison Hall. An underage UST student’s purse, turned in as found property, was found to have a fake ID.
On Jan. 31 at 4:43 p.m., Public Safety and St. Paul Fire Department Medics responded to a medical outside of Anderson Parking Facility. A UST student who fell and injured their ankle was transported by Medics to an area hospital for further medical attention.
On Feb. 1 at 9:53 p.m., Public Safety reported a suspicious incident in Morrison Hall. An underage UST student’s purse, turned in as found property, was found to have a fake ID.
St. Thomas senior, graduate become Winter Carnival royalty
Two St. Thomas students were part of the 2011 St. Paul Winter Carnival royal family.
This year’s West Wind princess crown belongs to senior Bridget Rissmann. 2008 graduate Madalyn Dosch was crowned the carnival’s Queen of the Snows.
Students talk Super Bowl plans, predictions
The Super Bowl is more than just a game. It’s an event.
Although Sunday may center around football, students also are excited about the festive foods, fun activities and humorous commercials.
Some students ‘Like’ using Facebook in bathroom
In the past, bringing newspapers into the bathroom used to be common. But today’s technology has made it very easy to “do your business” in more than one way while in there.
Public Safety briefs
On Jan. 24 at 12:39 p.m., Public Safety and the St. Paul Fire Department responded to an alarm in Owens Science Hall. Water leak flooded the basement of OWS, but resulted in no injuries or significant property damage.
On Jan. 24 at 1:50 p.m., Public Safety reported a burglary in Brady Residence Hall. A UST student reported their television was stolen from their secured residence.
Old friends skate together on new team
During a women’s hockey game Nov. 13 against Augsburg, freshmen Andrea Bishop and Lauren Mumm scored their first collegiate goals. It was only fitting since the two players have been playing hockey together since they were 6 years old.
Women’s basketball program helps players off the court
The St. Thomas women’s basketball program not only prepares its players for the game but also for life after the game.