Grace Hall residents woke up Sunday and Monday mornings to cold dorm rooms as they waited for help from Public Safety and maintenance.
St. Thomas facilities management works to limit Mississippi River pollutants
While pollutants like sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria have been decreasing in the Mississippi River, nitrogen and chloride have risen over the past forty years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
How sustainable are St. Thomas’ sprinkler systems?
Students at the University of St. Thomas have noticed potentially unsustainable practices when it comes to watering vegetated land on campus. Sprinklers are running when it is raining, after it has rained, and water is spraying the campus’ sidewalks. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
New members sworn in, Vice President for Student Affairs speaks, Dougherty Family College update given at Oct. 7 USG meeting
New members were sworn in, Vice President for Student Affairs Karen Lange discussed updates from Student Affairs and a Dougherty Family College update was given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Oct. 7 at Scooter’s. Affairs Editor Natalie Hoepner has the update.
Hammocks and slacklines deemed harmful to trees
St. Thomas students breaking out warm-weather essentials like hammocks and slacklines may be asked to take them down if using them on campus.