Hidden Stories · 01

Into and Out of the Arches

by Allison Vincent

Listen to the Story

Eavesdrop on the hopes and fears of a student at the beginning and end of their St. Thomas experience.


About the Setting

The St. Thomas Arches

The Arches

The Arches are a defining landmark on the St. Paul campus, connecting Aquinas Hall and the John R. Roach Center for Liberal Arts. For more than 75 years, they have served as a campus gateway and played a central role in university traditions, including March Through the Arches for first-year students and March Out of the Arches for graduating students.


About Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories was created in partnership with Wonderlust Productions and with the support of the College of Arts and Sciences. The plays were generated through story circles with students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of St. Thomas.

Production Credits

  • Produced by Wonderlust Productions
  • Conceived by Alan Berks, Leah Cooper, Amy Muse and Kristina Wenzel Egan
  • Directed by Alan Berks and Leah Cooper
  • Written by Allison Vincent
  • Performed by David Musherure, Taj Ruler and Carissa Wyant
  • Overall Sound Design by Peter Morrow
  • Sound Design by Peter Morrow
  • Audio Engineering by Mik Finnegan and Peter Morrow
  • Stage Management by Samantha Fairchild
  • Project Coordination by snem DeSellier and Abigail Elfner
  • Aquinas the Squirrel Illustration by Andrew Fox
  • Print Map Design by Alex Hawks
  • This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.

Find the Story on Campus

Hidden Stories are inspired by places across the St. Paul campus. Visit the Arches to experience this story in the place that helped bring it to life.

Visit the Arches

View the Hidden Stories Map (PDF)