A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, a top Hamas political official told The Associated Press they are willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel if aPalestinian state is established and some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. Dom Tritchler has today’s News in :90.
Clouds block Minnesota solar eclipse, cancel St. Thomas events
St. Thomas students were left disappointed on Monday as a rare total solar eclipse was blocked by dense cloud coverage over much of the Midwest. Emmy Schulz, Anya Capistrant-Kinney, Dom Trichtler and Sumaii Gemechu have the story.
Art History Department finds new opportunities, freedoms in Schoenecker Center
The Schoenecker Center, which serves as the University of St Thomas’ new home for its science, technical, engineering, arts and math fields, opened its doors for classes on Monday, Feb. 5. The complex, which cost over 100 million dollars, features new facilities for integrative STEAM studies, including geology, multimedia, robotics and music. Kevin Lynch has the story.
St. Thomas men’s hockey season ends with 3-2 loss to Lake Superior
St. Thomas men’s hockey fell to Lake Superior State 3-2 after a late-game, odd-bounce goal in game three of the Mason Cup playoff series Sunday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Assignment Editor Madeline Combs has the story.
Commuter students face parking difficulties with Lot O closure, South Campus construction
Parking spaces have become more limited on campus due to the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, and this lack of parking has created frustration among the university’s student commuters, as many have not been able to find open spots around campus. Studio Producer Abby Madsen has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 26, 2023
The Associated Press reported that 18 people were killed in a shooting in Maine, Mike Johnson was sworn in as the new House Speaker on Wednesday and Israeli troops and tanks briefly raided northern Gaza overnight. Dom Tritchler has today’s News in :90.