Letter From the Editor in Chief

Dear Readers, It's hard to believe, but this is the last issue of the Fall 2015 Semester. I was nervous about how the transition from paper to digital would go, but I'm proud to say that it was a success. We generate well over 100 views per issue, and both faculty and student feedback has …

Featured Article: A Glimpse into Academia: My Conference Experience in Atlanta, Georgia

Photo Credit: Dr. Russell McCutcheon SAVANNAH FINVER   From November 19 to November 23, 2015, I had the privilege of traveling to Atlanta, Georgia with my advisor, Dr. Craig Martin, for the North American Association for the Study of Religion (NAASR) / American Academy of Religion (AAR) / Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) annual conference. …

An Interview with Dr. Shultz

The photo is from the summer I studied abroad in England. My sorority sisters Inna and Meghan—who remain dear friends of mine to this day—and I are posing in front of the Tower of London. THOMA STAFF   This past week, the Thoma Staff caught up with Dr. Shultz, one of STAC’s most beloved English …

A Semester Highlight: Comedian, Evan Wecksell

  JEANINE GRILLO   On November 9th, Comedian Evan Wecksell stopped by STAC to engage students in some hilarious comedy. The event was sponsored by the STAC Comedy Club, who started off the night with a few improv games to get the crowed excited. Sean Feely, president of the comedy club, let the night and …

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

  BIANCA EUGENE   Christmas is a season almost everyone loves, including myself. We are only a few weeks away from this beloved holiday, and I am sure everyone is excited. Last month, ABC Family released a full schedule for 25 Days of Christmas, including all of our favorite Christmas movies. The favorites, Elf and …

Things To Do Over Christmas Break

SAMANTHA ROSENTHAL The semester is finally coming to an end (thank goodness), and there is only one thing on every student’s mind: CHRISTMAS BREAK. Although finals can be rough the get through, it is totally worth it to have that nice A+ to show off to family members over the holidays. Spending break relaxing and …

Sports Review: Bright Future for Freshman Diodonet: Impressive Times All Around at Season Opener

DYLAN BESTLER   The St. Thomas Aquinas College Track and Field team competed at the Ocean Breeze Park Track and Field Athletic Complex in Staten Island on Saturday; the first collegiate track meet in the new complex. There were many athletes with impressive marks, but Saint-Jacob Diodonet out-shined them all. The freshman started the day …