Marty Fisher asks whether the Schoenecker Center and the Lee and Penny Anderson Ice Arena will shift the “heart of campus” to South Campus.
OPINION: Is South Campus the new ‘heart’ of St. Thomas?
Court hears oral arguments on Anderson Arena environmental concerns
The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Thursday regarding the St. Paul City Council’s decision to not require an Environmental Impact Statement for the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Grace Hall residents go more than 24 hours without heat
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 announces future plans for hockey, softball and baseball facilities
St. Thomas will consider a new on-campus hockey facility in its future plans, St. Thomas Athletics announced Tuesday via an email to the campus community. Cam Kauffman has the story.
Prioritizing sustainability, St. Thomas will ‘Race to Zero Waste’
After data from the fall 2021 semester showed that 51% of waste on St. Thomas’ campus wasn’t sorted correctly, the university decided to participate in the Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide competition between colleges and universities to see who can have the largest waste reduction from Jan. 30 to March 26.
Loras Hall demolished after 126 years
Demolition of the south campus structure at the center of recent controversy began last Wednesday. While some are reflecting on the building’s historical and community value, others are optimistic about what the decision means for STEAM at St. Thomas. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie has the story.
Provost Plumb, President Sullivan announce STEAM complex
A new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) complex was announced in an email from Provost Richard Plumb to the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and College of Health faculty and was announced to all students, faculty and staff in an email from President Julie Sullivan.
Binz Refectory may close for 2020-2021 school year
According to Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Mitchell Karstens, the Binz could be closing for the 2020-2021 school year. The move could come in unison with the shutting down of Cretin and Grace halls.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Construction workers dig into South Campus water main
Valley Rich construction workers arrived on South Campus Tuesday morning to locate and fix the water main leak that left residents without water Monday morning. Videographer Drew Bouman captured the process.
News in :90 – Feb. 19, 2019
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced his bid for the 2020 presidential race, 16 states have filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, 16 people were rescued and many more trapped in a SeaWorld ride Monday night, and a water main broke on St. Thomas’ South Campus Monday morning. Photo Editor Isa Tine has today’s News in :90.
South Campus’ new student lab
The University of St. Thomas introduced a new student-oriented lab Sept. 20 in the Facilities and Design Center on South Campus. The lab has three main rooms, a 3D printing center, a laser engraver and a small kitchenette with a fridge, sink and vending machines.
UPDATE: Brady Educational Center walls leak due to heavy rain
Water rushed down an inside wall of Brady Educational Center’s classroom 114 around 7 p.m. on Thursday. The ceiling’s drywall bubbled as a steady trickle of water pooled on the classroom floor behind students. This story has been updated to include weather information from the National Weather Service and the Associated Press.
Physical Plant departments move to new building
The new building that will house St. Thomas’ Physical Plant and engineering program opened last month after heavy rain delayed construction.
Lab fire forces evacuation of Owens Science Hall
No St. Thomas students were hurt, but classes in Owens Science Hall were canceled for the rest of the day.
Haunted Cretin scares more than 500 students
Shrieks could be heard coming from Cretin Hall on the eve of Halloween as 512 students made their way through the residence hall’s annual haunted house.