Alyssa Barnes, now a junior, founded and leads an organization that has achieved national recognition and looks to make its mark on the university. Conversation Generation started as a simple reading group back in the fall of 2013 and has grown to be a society of the national organization known […]
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Sustainability Commitee Develops At UST
Sustainability initiatives on the UST campus have been student lead and run, including an attempt in 2008 by the ECOS club, when recycling bins were first placed around the campus buildings. These student efforts, however, have long been in need of both consistent student involvement and financial support to guarantee […]
Living on Campus: A memorable and worthwhile experience
The question, “Is living on campus really worth the expense?” is short and sweet, but the answers given are not. Many would say yes and many would say no. Living on campus has its advantages and disadvantages. There are only two residence options on campus: Guinan or Young Hall. However, […]
Community Assistants Join RAs in Guinan Leadership
This year, Guinan Residence Hall instituted the new position of Community Assistants, also known as CAs. The residence hall has a plethora of leadership positions to help students, ranging from Resident Assistant, Area RA to CA. The CAs are in charge of organizing large-scale community-wide events. Every Wednesday at 10 […]
New Police Chief Begins Transition Process
The University of St. Thomas plans to step up the presence of on campus security by hiring several new officers for the university’s newly-formed police force, according to UST Police Chief James Tate. Tate, who was hired to lead the department in February, is among three peace officers currently on […]
Alum Column
Living on-campus is a privilege. Studies show that students who live on campus have a higher retention rate and are more likely to be social and succeed in college, versus commuter students. Students that live on-campus typically come from more privileged backgrounds and have a higher socioeconomic status versus students […]
Coffee Shop Uprooted From Lounge to New Location
For many students, the coffee shop was their only solace from the hustle and bustle of daily college life. It served its purpose in the student lounge as a place to get coffee or a smoothie while avoiding the busy atmosphere of Crooker. However, the start of this school year […]