Celt Independent

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In their last editorial of the year, the Celt Independent editors reflect on a school year dominated by COVID-19. https://t.co/SfyTCWsj0r

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The University of St. Thomas will hold several opportunities for students and faculty to receive both doses of the Pfizer vaccine on campus starting May 10. https://t.co/MYK7ExrWbL

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Last month the UST men’s basketball team won their second consecutive title at the SCAC Men’s Basketball Tournament against Trinity University. We recently caught up with some of the team to reflect on another successful season: https://t.co/rwUxLtqbk0

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Student leaders at Houston universities including UST received the first round of the Moderna vaccine on March 29 during a press conference held at the University of Houston student center to encourage other students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. https://t.co/6uTTvrqGe6

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BREAKING: According to an email sent to students by University Events, the spring 2021 commencement ceremony will take place at NRG Stadium. https://t.co/LJJJMHFZX0

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UST hosted a new mini semester of virtual course sessions during the 2020 winter break for students looking to complete course or schedule requirements. We spoke to several students who participated in the mini semester. Read more here: https://t.co/5XCs1HWQiR

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NEW: The University of St. Thomas plans to hold a traditional commencement ceremony for the graduating spring class of 2021 on May 8, according to UST Director of Special Events and Projects Muffy Buvens. https://t.co/iTBsyvdfaF

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UST’s Doherty Library is undergoing a massive technology-led renovation, converting books to digital, online versions, and repurposing the rooms to allow more meeting and studying spaces, according to UST Dean of Libraries Jim Piccininni.
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UST is having a food drive Feb. 26 4-6 p.m. in the L and O parking lots on campus.

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The Executive Student Organization leadership election results were announced Friday afternoon on the St. Thomas app. You can view the results here.
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ESO student elections are happening now until midnight. Still unsure of who you want to vote for? The Celt Independent summarized the candidates' speeches from yesterday's meeting. Click the link to learn more. https://t.co/3hBYBXW7Oq

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Check back for more election updates.

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The election for UST executive student organization leadership positions for the 2021-2022 school year take place on Wednesday. But first, on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., students have a chance to hear from students running for each position. https://t.co/WuD8mkHtFq

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EDITORIAL: The Celt Independent believes that two days off in April for Easter is simply not enough. Administrators, please: let us keep spring break!
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Some students at the University of St. Thomas are already receiving the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Celt Independent learned more about their experiences. Read it here: https://t.co/DcuRz5OvPu

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OPINION: Why aren’t there “fun” electives to take at UST? Read our editorial here:

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ICYMI: UST 2020 winter graduates were celebrated this weekend in a socially distanced way at The Winter Walk on campus. Read our story to learn about how the ceremony came to be. https://t.co/SgCMglc7j3

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“It’s hard meeting new people through Zoom, because it’s not like everyone is just free to talk,” UST freshman education major Isabel Garcia said. “There’s only one person speaking and running the meeting at a time.” https://t.co/sOQEaa33uK

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Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article claimed UST’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter, a student organization for theatre lovers, created and performed “Healing Hilarity”; instead, it was UST’s drama department. The Independent apologizes for this error.
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UST is offering a new “mini session” semester with nine different classes during the upcoming winter break. The mini session is scheduled for Dec. 19 – Jan. 16, overlapping slightly with the beginning of the 2021 spring semester, which starts Jan. 11. https://t.co/6grvlDFPkI