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UST Drama Department Preforms Euripedies Tragedy

Photo By: Claire Logue  The University of St. Thomas drama department presented a unique version of Euripides’s tragedy, ION. Starring students Auset Jolivet and Garret Soto, ION explores the heartache of a barren woman, the yearning of an orphan for his parents and the turbulent relationship between gods and mortals. […]

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Science Center Plans, Groundbreaking

The University of St. Thomas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new science center on Nov. 12. People from all ages, from nursing students to sponsors, came out to listen in anticipation as Dr. Ivany, fellow students, and other speakers shared their hopes for the new center, which is expected […]

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“Campus Carry” Discussion Opened to UST Students

Photo Courtesy / SGA The decision for the university to opt in or out of the recently passed Texas “campus carry” law will be announced by UST President Robert Ivany by the end of December. The “campus carry” law allows anyone with a concealed handgun license to bring their concealed […]

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Is SGA President Diego Lagos keeping his campaign promises?

The SGA, under the leadership of President Diego Lagos, has been working on a myriad of initiatives for the current school year. Free printing, dining services, student involvement and student lounge renovations were topics Lagos addressed.  SGA Printing Station located in the 'Fish Bowl' in Crooker.  Sarah Oyarce / The […]

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HOUSTON POLICE ARREST TWO ARMED SUSPECTS ON UST CAMPUS

The UST Emergency Alert System notified students, faculty and staff on Oct. 22 at 12:07 p.m. that two potentially armed men had crashed a stolen vehicle into a parked car on Yoakum Blvd. around 11:20 a.m. The alert stated, “possibly two armed suspects near campus. Two Hispanic males seen running […]

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March Against Eating Disorders

Photo Courtesy / Flickr / Courtney Emery Mothers, sisters and friends of eating disorder victims are lobbying for Anna’s Law in the March Against Eating Disorders on October 27th. The law already has bipartisan support, and it advocates for training, treatment and truth in advertisement. The Eating Disorder Coalition brings […]

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March Against Eating Disorders

Photo Courtesy / Flickr / Courtney Emery Mothers, sisters and friends of eating disorder victims are lobbying for Anna’s Law in the March Against Eating Disorders on October 27th. The law already has bipartisan support, and it advocates for training, treatment and truth in advertisement. The Eating Disorder Coalition brings […]

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March Against Eating Disorders

Mothers, sisters and friends of eating disorder victims are lobbying for Anna’s Law in the March Against Eating Disorders on October 27th. The law already has bipartisan support, and it advocates for training, treatment and truth in advertisement. The Eating Disorder Coalition brings advocates together twice a year for National […]

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Pilsner Stepping Down

The Rev. Joseph Pilsner will be stepping as Dean of Arts and Sciences and replaced by interim dean John Starner on June 30. Pilsner and Starner have been the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences since 2009, respectively. According to Dominic Aquila, Provost […]

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Measles Outbreak Ignites Vaccine Controversy

A continuing spread of the measles virus ensures that immunization will be a political topic among 2016 presidential nominees. Politicians are already debating whether requiring vaccines for children falls under state’s rights or personal freedom. The anti-vaccination movement has evolved on such a grand scale as to hold a place […]