The past 20 years of St. Thomas alumni are being represented in a letter to administration outlining demands relating to the Action Plan to Combat Racism. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the story.
Anti-Racism Coalition discussed, IDEA forms criticized in Oct. 24 USG meeting
Undergraduate student government members expressed concern about pushback against the Anti-Racism Coalition and approved internal finances of $20,060 to 10 clubs. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has this week’s USG general council meeting update.
Limited Tommie-Johnnie tickets trigger competitive resale market
With just 700 tickets released per class, St. Thomas students have taken to social media to buy and sell their Tommie-Johnnie tickets for high prices. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the full story.
New Center for Well-Being discussed, student memorial planned in Oct. 10 USG meeting
Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and 18 clubs were funded at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on Oct. 10.
MIAC Roundup: Johnnies remain unbeaten in week six
St. Johns defeats Bethel and Gustavus scrapes by Concordia-Moorhead in week six’s MIAC games.
News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2019
St. Thomas student faces additional federal charges in bomb hoaxes, Trump spoke in Minneapolis last night, and updates on fighting in Syria. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
Racist incident sparks special office hours with university president, VP of inclusive excellence
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan and Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang will hold extra office hours in response to last week’s racist incident in Ireland Hall.
Racist incident discussed, clubs funded in Sept. 12 USG meeting
The racist incident in Ireland Hall was discussed, five clubs were funded, and student affairs updates were given. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has this week’s Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting update.
St. Thomas community gathers to reclaim Ireland Hall, protest racial slur incident
More than 200 students, faculty and staff gathered in Koch Commons Thursday night for a “BE-In” event to reclaim the space of Ireland Hall after a racial slur was found in one of its bathrooms. The event was followed by a peaceful protest in front of the men’s dormitory.
News in :90 – Sept. 12, 2019
A racist word was found in St. Thomas’ Ireland Hall and the federal government will act to ban thousands of e-cigarette flavors. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas hires first vice president of inclusive excellence
In the university’s latest efforts to combat racism on campus, St. Thomas hired Kha Yang as the first-ever Vice President of Inclusive Excellence in July. Yang is the first Hmong American member of President Julie Sullivan’s cabinet. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the full story.
Public Safety Briefs: April 21 – 27
A person not affiliated with St. Thomas who attempted to steal university property in the Anderson Student Center, a suspect not affiliated with St. Thomas was arrested for stealing a vehicle owned by a St. Thomas student, and a St. Thomas student unlawfully possessed a fictitious driver’s license are all a part of the public safety briefs from April 21 – 27.
OPINIONS: St. Thomas Counseling and Psychological Services is not enough
People who struggle with mental health issues can benefit from going to regular talk therapy, and it should be widely accessible. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues that the St. Thomas Counseling and Psychological Services is not as accessible or effective as it should be.
News in :90 – April 11, 2019
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was arrested Wednesday in London, a storm known as a “bomb cyclone” has created blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and the MIAC presidents of the will meet on April 18th to discuss conference bylaw changes. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
OPINIONS: Wealthiest Americans should pay higher taxes
Taxing the wealthiest people in America more is a controversial method. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues taxing wealthy Americans could provide positive outcomes.